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November 7, 2022
19 recorded votes, 15 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; 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. 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; 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. 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 donations of $2,050 to the Council on Aging for transportation purposes
*Motion: That the Select Board accept donations of $2,050 to the Council on Aging for transportation purposes. 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 donations of $2,050 to the Council on Aging for transportation purposes. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Donations of $452 from individuals and families of the Winchester Recreation Department to be used for the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund
*Motion: That the Select Board donations of $452 from individuals and families of the Winchester Recreation Department to be used for the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund. 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 donations of $452 from individuals and families of the Winchester Recreation Department to be used for the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Alex DeLeon to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Alex DeLeon 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 Alex DeLeon to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
National Grid Grant of Location
Approve National Grid's GOL request to install approximately 236 feet of new gas main to be installed in Forest Street between Bellevue Drive and Keenan Road; along with installing approximately...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve National Grid's GOL request to install approximately 236 feet of new gas main to be installed in Forest Street between Bellevue Drive and Keenan Road; along with installing approximately 940 feet in Churchill Road and Sunset 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 National Grid's GOL request to install approximately 236 feet of new gas main to be installed in Forest Street between Bellevue Drive and Keenan Road; along with installing approximately 940 feet in Churchill Road and Sunset Road. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Senior Circuit Breaker
Approved a 150% tax credit for a total of $1,725 for each approve applicant
*Motion That the Select Board approved a 150% tax credit for a total of $1,725 for each approve applicant. 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 approved a 150% tax credit for a total of $1,725 for each approve applicant. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
January 7th Ballot Questions
Direct the Town Clerk to place the following question on the January 7, 2023 special election ballot: QUESTION ___. Shall the town of Winchester be allowed to exempt from the provisions of...
*Motion That the Select Board direct the Town Clerk to place the following question on the January 7, 2023 special election ballot: QUESTION ___. Shall the town of Winchester be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of the construction of a new Lynch Elementary School located at 10 Brantwood Road, Winchester, Massachusetts, including the payment of costs related to studying, planning and designing the project, demolishing the existing building, equipping and furnishing the school, making site improvements, designing and constructing alterations and improvements to the Parkhurst School for use as temporary educational swing space to accommodate the development of the project, and all other costs incidental and related thereto? Yes ____ No ____ Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board direct the Town Clerk to place the following question on the January 7, 2023 special election ballot: QUESTION ___. Shall the town of Winchester be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of the construction of a new Lynch Elementary School located at 10 Brantwood Road, Winchester, Massachusetts, including the payment of costs related to studying, planning and designing the project, demolishing the existing building, equipping and furnishing the school, making site improvements, designing and constructing alterations and improvements to the Parkhurst School for use as temporary educational swing space to accommodate the development of the project, and all other costs incidental and related thereto? Yes ____ No ____ Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Direct the Town Clerk to place the following question on the January 7, 2023 special election ballot: QUESTION ___. Shall the town of Winchester be allowed to assess an additional $400,000 in real...
*Motion That the Select Board direct the Town Clerk to place the following question on the January 7, 2023 special election ballot: QUESTION ___. Shall the town of Winchester be allowed to assess an additional $400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the Capital Stabilization Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023? Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board direct the Town Clerk to place the following question on the January 7, 2023 special election ballot: QUESTION ___. Shall the town of Winchester be allowed to assess an additional $400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the Capital Stabilization Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023? Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
March Annual Town Election
Conduct the 2023 Annual Town Election on Saturday, March 18, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board conduct the 2023 Annual Town Election on Saturday, March 18, 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 conduct the 2023 Annual Town Election on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Warrant Articles
Recommend favorable action on Article 5
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 5. Favorable Action: Brady, Goluboff VOTE 2-3 Unfavorable Action: Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci Motion Fails
Yes: Brady, GoluboffNo: Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 5. Favorable Action: Brady, Goluboff VOTE 2-3 Unfavorable Action: Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci Motion Fails.”
Recommend favorable action on Articles 4 & 6
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Articles 4 & 6. 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 Articles 4 & 6. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Articles 8 - 10
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Articles 8 - 10. 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 Articles 8 - 10. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Articles 12 - 14
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Articles 12 - 14. 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 Articles 12 - 14. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Articles 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 29 & 30
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Articles 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 29 & 30. 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 Articles 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 29 & 30. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Reappoint Michelle Prior to the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board for a term to expire October 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Michelle Prior to the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board for a term to expire October 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 reappoint Michelle Prior to the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board for a term to expire October 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Mark Gallagher for Jenks Center - November 13, 2022 - The Jenks Center; Olivia Cerqueira for Sips With Liv - November 19, 2022 - Town Hall Auditorium
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Mark Gallagher for Jenks Center - November 13, 2022 - The Jenks Center; Olivia Cerqueira for Sips With Liv - November 19, 2022 - Town Hall Auditorium. 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 Mark Gallagher for Jenks Center - November 13, 2022 - The Jenks Center; Olivia Cerqueira for Sips With Liv - November 19, 2022 - Town Hall Auditorium. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Ellen Knight, Winchester Archivist, as a Special Municipal Employee for FY23
*Motion That the Select Board approve Ellen Knight, Winchester Archivist, as a Special Municipal Employee for FY23. 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 Ellen Knight, Winchester Archivist, as a Special Municipal Employee for FY23. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes from August 1 & 15, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes from August 1 & 15, 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 meeting minutes from August 1 & 15, 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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