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May 5, 2022
10 recorded votes, 9 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, Washington/Swanton - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Waterfield Lot, Washington/Swanton - 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, Washington/Swanton - 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)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Edward Morton to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Edward Morton to begin his employment. 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 waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Edward Morton to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Town Counsel RFP
Release an RFP for the Winchester Town Counsel
*Motion That the Select Board release an RFP for the Winchester Town Counsel. 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 release an RFP for the Winchester Town Counsel. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Co-sponsor the initiation of the LIP application for Mario Covino at 87-89 Cross Street
*Motion That the Select Board co-sponsor the initiation of the LIP application for Mario Covino at 87-89 Cross Street. 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 co-sponsor the initiation of the LIP application for Mario Covino at 87-89 Cross Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Waterfield St Temporary Crosswalk
Approve the temporary crosswalk at Waterfield Road
*Motion That the Select Board approve the temporary crosswalk at Waterfield Road. 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 the temporary crosswalk at Waterfield Road. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Warrant Articles
Recommend unfavorable action on Article 26
*Motion That the Select Board recommend unfavorable action on Article 26. Bettencourt - Fallon Motion Passes Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Mucci 4-0-1 Abstained - Goluboff
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, MucciAbstained: Goluboff
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend unfavorable action on Article 26. Bettencourt - Fallon Motion Passes Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Mucci 4-0-1 Abstained - Goluboff.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Fallon)
Recommend favorable action on Article 27
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 27. 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 27. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the meeting minutes for March 24, & 28, 2022 and April 4, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for March 24, & 28, 2022 and April 4, 2022. Brady - Goluboff 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 the meeting minutes for March 24, & 28, 2022 and April 4, 2022. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: Brady, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. 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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