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August 15, 2022
10 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard Mucci, Anthea Brady, Michael Bettencourt, John Fallon
Absent: Mariano Goluboff
Every vote, in order
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, June (final) disbursement, one in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other in the amount of...
*Motion: That the Select Board accept two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, June (final) disbursement, one in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other in the amount of $5,416.67 to be used for the Lynch After School Program. 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 two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, June (final) disbursement, one in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other in the amount of $5,416.67 to be used for the Lynch After School Program. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept a donation of $100,000 from the Winchester Sports Foundation towards the replacement of the Manchester turf
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $100,000 from the Winchester Sports Foundation towards the replacement of the Manchester turf. 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 a donation of $100,000 from the Winchester Sports Foundation towards the replacement of the Manchester turf. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions
Reappoint Alan Briggs to the Audit Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 1, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Alan Briggs to the Audit Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 1, 2025. 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 reappoint Alan Briggs to the Audit Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 1, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Diane Davies to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Diane Davies to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2025. 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 appoint Diane Davies to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Armen Bagdassarian to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Armen Bagdassarian to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023. 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 appoint Armen Bagdassarian to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
MWRA Loan & Advanced Borrowing
Authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $470,000 for the South Reservoir Dam Planning Project that was authorized by Town Meeting Article 13 on May 2, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board vote to authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $470,000 for the South Reservoir Dam Planning Project that was authorized by Town Meeting Article 13 on May 2, 2022. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board vote to authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $470,000 for the South Reservoir Dam Planning Project that was authorized by Town Meeting Article 13 on May 2, 2022. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $169,750 for the Parkhurst School Planning Project that was authorized by Town Meeting Article 27 on May 9, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board vote to authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $169,750 for the Parkhurst School Planning Project that was authorized by Town Meeting Article 27 on May 9, 2022. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board vote to authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $169,750 for the Parkhurst School Planning Project that was authorized by Town Meeting Article 27 on May 9, 2022. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Manchester Field Lighting Policy
Approve the Field Management Committee proposal and plan as amended by the School Committee the change of time for the lights to be dimmed at 9:30 p.m. and off completely at 9:45 p.m. subject to...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Field Management Committee proposal and plan as amended by the School Committee the change of time for the lights to be dimmed at 9:30 p.m. and off completely at 9:45 p.m. subject to our approval of a neighborhood impact plan at our September 12, 2022 meeting. Bettencourt - Fallon VOTED Roll Call - Yes: Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci 3-1 Motion Passes No: Brady Absent: Goluboff
Yes: Bettencourt, Fallon, MucciNo: BradyThe vote lists Mariano Goluboff as absent.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Field Management Committee proposal and plan as amended by the School Committee the change of time for the lights to be dimmed at 9:30 p.m. and off completely at 9:45 p.m. subject to our approval of a neighborhood impact plan at our September 12, 2022 meeting. Bettencourt - Fallon VOTED Roll Call - Yes: Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci 3-1 Motion Passes No: Brady Absent: Goluboff.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Fallon)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Cathy Parker & Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - September 6 & 8, 2022 - Studio on the Common
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Cathy Parker & Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - September 6 & 8, 2022 - Studio on the Common. 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 Cathy Parker & Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - September 6 & 8, 2022 - Studio on the Common. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for June 27, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for June 27, 2022. 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 meeting minutes for June 27, 2022. 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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