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January 9, 2023
14 recorded votes, 12 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
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 160 Forest, Waterfield Lot - 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, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 160 Forest, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, 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, 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, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept a donation of $2,500 from the Johnston Family to the Winchester Fire Department to be deposited into the Fire Department Gift Account
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $2,500 from the Johnston Family to the Winchester Fire Department to be deposited into the Fire Department Gift Account. 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 $2,500 from the Johnston Family to the Winchester Fire Department to be deposited into the Fire Department Gift Account. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept a grant of $103,712 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection through its Electric Vehicle Incentive Program to the Town for the purchase of direct current fast EV...
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a grant of $103,712 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection through its Electric Vehicle Incentive Program to the Town for the purchase of direct current fast EV charging stations. 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 of $103,712 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection through its Electric Vehicle Incentive Program to the Town for the purchase of direct current fast EV charging stations. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, January 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, January 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, January 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)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Timothy Miara to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Timothy Miara 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 Timothy Miara to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Transfer Station Commercial Fees
Increase the Transfer Station commercial tipping fees as follows: Construction debris, increase from $220 to $230 per ton; Commercial mix, increase from $185 to $195 per ton; Commercial household...
*Motion That the Select Board increase the Transfer Station commercial tipping fees as follows: Construction debris, increase from $220 to $230 per ton; Commercial mix, increase from $185 to $195 per ton; Commercial household and business, increase from $160 to $170 effective February 1, 2023 with the amendment made by Mr. Bettencourt to receive Pay As You Throw information from Julia Green, MassDEP Municipal Assistance Coordinator in advance of the Select Board's February meeting that she will be presenting. Brady - Fallon 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 Transfer Station commercial tipping fees as follows: Construction debris, increase from $220 to $230 per ton; Commercial mix, increase from $185 to $195 per ton; Commercial household and business, increase from $160 to $170 effective February 1, 2023 with the amendment made by Mr. Bettencourt to receive Pay As You Throw information from Julia Green, MassDEP Municipal Assistance Coordinator in advance of the Select Board's February meeting that she will be presenting. Brady - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
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)
Outdoor Dining Policy Review
Approve the 2023 Outdoor Dining Policy subject to the changes made tonight
*Motion That the Select Board approve the 2023 Outdoor Dining Policy subject to the changes made tonight. 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 2023 Outdoor Dining Policy subject to the changes made tonight. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Comptroller 's Vacation Carry Forward & Payment Request
Approve the Comptroller's request to carry forward 35 hours of vacation into 2023 and the buyback of 78 vacation hours
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Comptroller's request to carry forward 35 hours of vacation into 2023 and the buyback of 78 vacation hours. 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 Comptroller's request to carry forward 35 hours of vacation into 2023 and the buyback of 78 vacation hours. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions
Reappoint Mary Grassi to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Mary Grassi to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 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 Mary Grassi to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Peter Pongratz to the WinCam for a term to expire November 30, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Peter Pongratz to the WinCam for a term to expire November 30, 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 Peter Pongratz to the WinCam for a term to expire November 30, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the determination of maximum useful life of the vactor truck for the Water and Sewer Department to be 10 years
*Motion That the Select Board approve the determination of maximum useful life of the vactor truck for the Water and Sewer Department to be 10 years. 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 determination of maximum useful life of the vactor truck for the Water and Sewer Department to be 10 years. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for October 3, 14 & 24, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for October 3, 14 & 24, 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 October 3, 14 & 24, 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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