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December 19, 2022
11 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 Personnel Contract Negotiations - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Personnel Contract Negotiations - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; 160 Forest - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; 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 Personnel Contract Negotiations - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; 160 Forest - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; 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, to continue at the end of Public Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to continue at the end of Public 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, to continue at the end of Public Session. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept a donation of $500 from the Winchester High School Girls Basketball Parents Association for the Recreation Department's Middle School Youth Basketball program
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $500 from the Winchester High School Girls Basketball Parents Association for the Recreation Department's Middle School Youth Basketball 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 a donation of $500 from the Winchester High School Girls Basketball Parents Association for the Recreation Department's Middle School Youth Basketball program. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept a donation of $500 from the Winchester High School Boys Basketball Parents Association for the Recreation Department's Middle School Youth Basketball program
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $500 from the Winchester High School Boys Basketball Parents Association for the Recreation Department's Middle School Youth Basketball 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 a donation of $500 from the Winchester High School Boys Basketball Parents Association for the Recreation Department's Middle School Youth Basketball program. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, December disbursement, in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other one in the amount of...
*Motion: That the Select Board accept two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, December disbursement, in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other one 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, December disbursement, in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other one 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 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security and the Department of Fire Services of $11,352.30 to the Winchester Fire Department for Firefighter Safety Equipment
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security and the Department of Fire Services of $11,352.30 to the Winchester Fire Department for Firefighter Safety Equipment. 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 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security and the Department of Fire Services of $11,352.30 to the Winchester Fire Department for Firefighter Safety Equipment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Andrew Malloy to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Andrew Malloy 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 Andrew Malloy to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Annual Licensing Renewals
Approve the renewal of the following licenses as printed. Common Victualler: A Tavola; Andrea's House of Pizza; Black Horse Tavern; Bruegger's Bagels; Mastoran Inc., d/b/a Burger King; Caffe Nero...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the renewal of the following licenses as printed. Common Victualler: A Tavola; Andrea's House of Pizza; Black Horse Tavern; Bruegger's Bagels; Mastoran Inc., d/b/a Burger King; Caffe Nero; China Sky; 529 Comellas LLC d/b/a Comella's; Cup 89; Domino's Pizza; MCK Donuts; d/b/a Dunkin Donuts; Eleni's Mediterranean Grille; First House Pub; Fuller Cup; Gloria's Pizzeria; Joe's Main Street Pizza; LaPatisserie, Inc.; Nourish Your Soul; Ristorante Lucia; Playa Bowls; Sakura Japanese Restaurant; Starbucks Coffee; Swanton Street Diner; Toscano's Italian Kitchen; Winchester Hospital; Winchester Hospital [coffee shop]; Winchester Hospital [620 Washington Street]; Wright Locke Farm - farm stand; Food Vendor: D'Agostino's Deli; Eighty-Eight Café; Gingerbread Construction Co.; Mamadou's Artisan Bakery; Stop & Shop; Town Pantry; Automatic Amusement: Aberjona Post #3719 VFW of USA, Inc.; Christopher Columbus Club; Winchester Lodge of Elks; Sidewalk for Commercial Use: Eleni's Mediterranean Grille; Fells Hardware; Middlesex Driving School; Second Hand Motor Vehicles: Class I: Bonnell Motors, Inc.; Class II: Bossi's Automotive Service; Dealer One Motors; Johnson Motor Sales; Northeast Executive Auto Sales; Entertainment License: Black Horse Tavern; Christopher Columbus Italian Mutual Aid & Benevolent Society; First House Pub; Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals: Restaurant (all alcoholic): A Tavola; Black Horse Tavern; China Sky; First House Pub; Ristorante Lucia; Swanton Street Diner; Restaurant (beer and wine only): Sakura Japanese Restaurant; Club: Aberjona Post #3719 VFW of USA Inc.; American Civic Association, Inc.; Christopher Columbus Italian Mutual Aid & Benevolent Society; Winchester Lodge #1445 BPOE of USA Inc.; Package Store: D'Agostino's (beer and wine only); Liquor Junction (all alcoholic); Wine Country (all alcoholic); Lodging House: Carlisle House; Temporary Moorings of Floats or Rafts : Winchester Boat Club 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 renewal of the following licenses as printed. Common Victualler: A Tavola; Andrea's House of Pizza; Black Horse Tavern; Bruegger's Bagels; Mastoran Inc., d/b/a Burger King; Caffe Nero; China Sky; 529 Comellas LLC d/b/a Comella's; Cup 89; Domino's Pizza; MCK Donuts; d/b/a Dunkin Donuts; Eleni's Mediterranean Grille; First House Pub; Fuller Cup; Gloria's Pizzeria; Joe's Main Street Pizza; LaPatisserie, Inc.; Nourish Your Soul; Ristorante Lucia; Playa Bowls; Sakura Japanese Restaurant; Starbucks Coffee; Swanton Street Diner; Toscano's Italian Kitchen; Winchester Hospital; Winchester Hospital [coffee shop]; Winchester Hospital [620 Washington Street]; Wright Locke Farm - farm stand; Food Vendor: D'Agostino's Deli; Eighty-Eight Café; Gingerbread Construction Co.; Mamadou's Artisan Bakery; Stop & Shop; Town Pantry; Automatic Amusement: Aberjona Post #3719 VFW of USA, Inc.; Christopher Columbus Club; Winchester Lodge of Elks; Sidewalk for Commercial Use: Eleni's Mediterranean Grille; Fells Hardware; Middlesex Driving School; Second Hand Motor Vehicles: Class I: Bonnell Motors, Inc.; Class II: Bossi's Automotive Service; Dealer One Motors; Johnson Motor Sales; Northeast Executive Auto Sales; Entertainment License: Black Horse Tavern; Christopher Columbus Italian Mutual Aid & Benevolent Society; First House Pub; Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals: Restaurant (all alcoholic): A Tavola; Black Horse Tavern; China Sky; First House Pub; Ristorante Lucia; Swanton Street Diner; Restaurant (beer and wine only): Sakura Japanese Restaurant; Club: Aberjona Post #3719 VFW of USA Inc.; American Civic Association, Inc.; Christopher Columbus Italian Mutual Aid & Benevolent Society; Winchester Lodge #1445 BPOE of USA Inc.; Package Store: D'Agostino's (beer and wine only); Liquor Junction (all alcoholic); Wine Country (all alcoholic); Lodging House: Carlisle House; Temporary Moorings of Floats or Rafts : Winchester Boat Club Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Transfer Station Permit Fees
Implement a minimum scale charge of $15 for tar weight for moving companies or businesses that stop at the Transfer Station; increase the minimum scale charge from $10 to $15 for commercial trucks...
*Motion That the Select Board implement a minimum scale charge of $15 for tar weight for moving companies or businesses that stop at the Transfer Station; increase the minimum scale charge from $10 to $15 for commercial trucks for disposing of solid waste at the Transfer Station; and increase disposal fees from $5 to $10 per unit for small TVs, tires and propane tanks effective January 1, 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 implement a minimum scale charge of $15 for tar weight for moving companies or businesses that stop at the Transfer Station; increase the minimum scale charge from $10 to $15 for commercial trucks for disposing of solid waste at the Transfer Station; and increase disposal fees from $5 to $10 per unit for small TVs, tires and propane tanks effective January 1, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Increase the Capital Improvement fee by $58 from $22 to $80 beginning January 1, 2024 for Household and Commercial permits
*Motion That the Select Board increase the Capital Improvement fee by $58 from $22 to $80 beginning January 1, 2024 for Household and Commercial permits. 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 increase the Capital Improvement fee by $58 from $22 to $80 beginning January 1, 2024 for Household and Commercial permits. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License for Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - January 15, 2023 - Bagels N Brew, 748 Main Street, Winchester
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License for Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - January 15, 2023 - Bagels N Brew, 748 Main Street, Winchester. 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 License for Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - January 15, 2023 - Bagels N Brew, 748 Main Street, Winchester. 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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