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September 26, 2022
14 recorded votes, 11 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 160 Forest Street, Shannon Property - 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 160 Forest Street, Shannon Property - 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 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 160 Forest Street, Shannon Property - 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 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 $250 from F.A.N. (Family Action Network) to the Recreation Department for the 2022 summer Concerts on the Common
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $250 from F.A.N. (Family Action Network) to the Recreation Department for the 2022 summer Concerts 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 accept a donation of $250 from F.A.N. (Family Action Network) to the Recreation Department for the 2022 summer Concerts on the Common. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
An in-kind donation from the Friends of Winchester Recreation of a gaga pit and rubber floor kit to replace the current gaga pit at the Mystic School playground to the Recreation Department
*Motion: That the Select Board an in-kind donation from the Friends of Winchester Recreation of a gaga pit and rubber floor kit to replace the current gaga pit at the Mystic School playground to the Recreation Department. 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 an in-kind donation from the Friends of Winchester Recreation of a gaga pit and rubber floor kit to replace the current gaga pit at the Mystic School playground to the Recreation Department. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept a donation of $500 from Invisible Collective to Winchester's Downtown Beautification Project
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $500 from Invisible Collective to Winchester's Downtown Beautification Project. 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 $500 from Invisible Collective to Winchester's Downtown Beautification Project. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Evan Scourtas to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Evan Scourtas 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 Evan Scourtas to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Class 2 Motor Vehicle License
Approve the application from George Elwell d/b/a George's Auto Detailing & Auto Sales for a Class 2 Motor Vehicle license to be located at 743R Main Street
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the application from George Elwell d/b/a George's Auto Detailing & Auto Sales for a Class 2 Motor Vehicle license to be located at 743R Main 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 approve the application from George Elwell d/b/a George's Auto Detailing & Auto Sales for a Class 2 Motor Vehicle license to be located at 743R Main Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Transfer Station Mattress Waste Ban
Adjust the fee for mattress disposal to $25.00 per mattress or per box spring effective October 18, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board adjust the fee for mattress disposal to $25.00 per mattress or per box spring effective October 18, 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 adjust the fee for mattress disposal to $25.00 per mattress or per box spring effective October 18, 2022. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ADU Bylaw
Become a co-sponsor of the article from the Planning Board for Accessory Dwelling Units
*Motion That the Select Board become a co-sponsor of the article from the Planning Board for Accessory Dwelling Units. 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 become a co-sponsor of the article from the Planning Board for Accessory Dwelling Units. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Warrant Articles
Approve the Select Board articles as substantially in the form proposed and are added to the Fall 2022 warrant
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Select Board articles as substantially in the form proposed and are added to the Fall 2022 warrant. 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 Select Board articles as substantially in the form proposed and are added to the Fall 2022 warrant. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Direct staff to place a stand-alone article on Fall Town meeting to appropriate funds for design and construction of traffic improvements in the vicinity of the Lynch Elementary School subject to...
*Motion That the Select Board direct staff to place a stand-alone article on Fall Town meeting to appropriate funds for design and construction of traffic improvements in the vicinity of the Lynch Elementary School subject to a successful override vote, appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or other available funds. 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 direct staff to place a stand-alone article on Fall Town meeting to appropriate funds for design and construction of traffic improvements in the vicinity of the Lynch Elementary School subject to a successful override vote, appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or other available funds. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Firefighters MOU
Approve the MOU for the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1564 as presented on September 26, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve the MOU for the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1564 as presented on September 26, 2022. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the MOU for the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1564 as presented on September 26, 2022. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Diana Kenosian for Boston Best Bartending - October 13, 2022 - Griffin Museum; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - October 4, 2022 - St. Eulalia Church...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Diana Kenosian for Boston Best Bartending - October 13, 2022 - Griffin Museum; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - October 4, 2022 - St. Eulalia Church; Lynne Russo for The Shanahan Group - October 20, 2022 - BHG Shanahan Group; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - October 1 & 23, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - October 5 & 12, 2022 & November 5, 2022 - Griffin Museum; Norman Doucette for Jumelage Inc. - October 21, 2022 - The Sanborn House. 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 Diana Kenosian for Boston Best Bartending - October 13, 2022 - Griffin Museum; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - October 4, 2022 - St. Eulalia Church; Lynne Russo for The Shanahan Group - October 20, 2022 - BHG Shanahan Group; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - October 1 & 23, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - October 5 & 12, 2022 & November 5, 2022 - Griffin Museum; Norman Doucette for Jumelage Inc. - October 21, 2022 - The Sanborn House. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve En Ka's request to hold a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 beginning at 8:00 a.m. starting/ending at the student parking lot at the High School
*Motion That the Select Board approve En Ka's request to hold a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 beginning at 8:00 a.m. starting/ending at the student parking lot at the High School. 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 En Ka's request to hold a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 beginning at 8:00 a.m. starting/ending at the student parking lot at the High School. 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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