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April 25, 2022
9 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard Mucci, Anthea Brady, Michael Bettencourt, Mariano Goluboff, John Fallon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, in kind donation from the Kid Connection Preschool Parent Action Committee to the Recreation Department of a 10'x10' sandbox and sand to be located on the playground
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donation from the Kid Connection Preschool Parent Action Committee to the Recreation Department of a 10'x10' sandbox and sand to be located on the playground. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donation from the Kid Connection Preschool Parent Action Committee to the Recreation Department of a 10'x10' sandbox and sand to be located on the playground. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $600 from the McLaren Team to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $600 from the McLaren Team to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $600 from the McLaren Team to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Warrant Articles Vote
Recommend favorable action on Article 8
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 8. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 8. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 28
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 28. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 28. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - April 28 & 30, 2022 and May 14, 19 & 25, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - May 20...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - April 28 & 30, 2022 and May 14, 19 & 25, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - May 20, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - April 28 & 30, 2022 and May 14, 19 & 25, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - May 20, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Authorize the payment of $8,450.00 from the Select Board Housing Fund to Attorney Richard Bowen for services rendered
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the payment of $8,450.00 from the Select Board Housing Fund to Attorney Richard Bowen for services rendered. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the payment of $8,450.00 from the Select Board Housing Fund to Attorney Richard Bowen for services rendered. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session
*Motion: That the Select Board recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: Brady, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: Brady, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
From the Winchester Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Winchester News candidate profiles — Michelle Prior and Michael Bettencourt (2026), Anthea Brady and William McGonigle (2025), courtesy of the candidates. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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