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August 1, 2022
5 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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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 MBTA Orphan Parcel, Glenwood, 160 Forest Street - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MBTA Orphan Parcel, Glenwood, 160 Forest Street - 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; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MBTA Orphan Parcel, Glenwood, 160 Forest Street - 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; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (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 Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept a donation of $200 from VFW Post #3719 to the Winchester Police Department as a "thank you" to the department for participating in the Memorial Day parade
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $200 from VFW Post #3719 to the Winchester Police Department as a "thank you" to the department for participating in the Memorial Day parade. 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 accept a donation of $200 from VFW Post #3719 to the Winchester Police Department as a "thank you" to the department for participating in the Memorial Day parade. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
State Election Warrant
Allow for the assignment of the proper number of Police Details to secure the safety of voters, poll workers and staff at elections, the security of the transfer of election materials and ballots...
*Motion That the Select Board allow for the assignment of the proper number of Police Details to secure the safety of voters, poll workers and staff at elections, the security of the transfer of election materials and ballots for the Town of Winchester. Said assignment list of Winchester Police Officers will be issued by the Police Chief to the Town Clerk not less than 20 days before said election. 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 allow for the assignment of the proper number of Police Details to secure the safety of voters, poll workers and staff at elections, the security of the transfer of election materials and ballots for the Town of Winchester. Said assignment list of Winchester Police Officers will be issued by the Police Chief to the Town Clerk not less than 20 days before said election. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Water Use Regulations & Restrictions
Implement a voluntary water use restriction immediately; outdoor watering recommended only on Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday before 9:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m
*Motion That the Select Board implement a voluntary water use restriction immediately; outdoor watering recommended only on Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday before 9:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. 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 implement a voluntary water use restriction immediately; outdoor watering recommended only on Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday before 9:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt 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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