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January 25, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 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
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept a donation of $2,500 from the Johnston Family and $50 from Ruby Richardson to the Winchester Police Department to be deposited into the Police Department Gift Account
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $2,500 from the Johnston Family and $50 from Ruby Richardson to the Winchester Police Department to be deposited into the Police Department Gift Account. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $2,500 from the Johnston Family and $50 from Ruby Richardson to the Winchester Police Department to be deposited into the Police Department Gift Account. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept a grant of $40,400 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Town of Winchester to create a Sustainable Landscape Handbook and training sessions
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a grant of $40,400 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Town of Winchester to create a Sustainable Landscape Handbook and training sessions. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept a grant of $40,400 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Town of Winchester to create a Sustainable Landscape Handbook and training sessions. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Michael DiNanno to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Michael DiNanno to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Michael DiNanno to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Common Victualler License Renewal
Approve the Common Victualler license renewal for Cup 89
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler license renewal for Cup 89. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler license renewal for Cup 89. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ZBA Communication
Authorize Chair Mucci to sign the letter to the Board of Appeals members
*Motion That the Select Board authorize Chair Mucci to sign the letter to the Board of Appeals members. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize Chair Mucci to sign the letter to the Board of Appeals members. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA Funding
Approve the request for $10,000 from ARPA funds for the security design of the Town Hall Lighting project
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request for $10,000 from ARPA funds for the security design of the Town Hall Lighting project. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request for $10,000 from ARPA funds for the security design of the Town Hall Lighting project. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions
Reappoint Helen Philliou to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Helen Philliou to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Helen Philliou to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Jack Ciulla, Steven DeRosa & Jeffrey Woolfe as Constables for a term to expire November 30, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Jack Ciulla, Steven DeRosa & Jeffrey Woolfe as Constables for a term to expire November 30, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Jack Ciulla, Steven DeRosa & Jeffrey Woolfe as Constables for a term to expire November 30, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - January 26, 2023 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - January 28 & February 25, 2023 -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - January 26, 2023 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - January 28 & February 25, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Daniela Hyacinthe for Studio on the Common - January 27, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - January 26, 2023 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - January 28 & February 25, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Daniela Hyacinthe for Studio on the Common - January 27, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the request from the Winchester High School Make-A-Wish Club to hold a fundraising bake sale outside of Starbucks on Sunday, January 29, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from the Winchester High School Make-A-Wish Club to hold a fundraising bake sale outside of Starbucks on Sunday, January 29, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from the Winchester High School Make-A-Wish Club to hold a fundraising bake sale outside of Starbucks on Sunday, January 29, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the request from the Winchester Friends of Music for high school students from the Choir, Band and Orchestra to hold a fundraiser outside of Starbucks on February 5 & 11, and March 4, 2023...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from the Winchester Friends of Music for high school students from the Choir, Band and Orchestra to hold a fundraiser outside of Starbucks on February 5 & 11, and March 4, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from the Winchester Friends of Music for high school students from the Choir, Band and Orchestra to hold a fundraiser outside of Starbucks on February 5 & 11, and March 4, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the request from Hope Christian Church to reserve parking spots in the Jenks Parking Lot from 4-11 p.m. for their "Night to Shine" prom night for people with special needs to be held on...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Hope Christian Church to reserve parking spots in the Jenks Parking Lot from 4-11 p.m. for their "Night to Shine" prom night for people with special needs to be held on Friday, February 10, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Hope Christian Church to reserve parking spots in the Jenks Parking Lot from 4-11 p.m. for their "Night to Shine" prom night for people with special needs to be held on Friday, February 10, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Authorize the payment of $850.00 from the Select Board Hospital Gift Account to the First Congregational Church for repairs of the steeple clock
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the payment of $850.00 from the Select Board Hospital Gift Account to the First Congregational Church for repairs of the steeple clock. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the payment of $850.00 from the Select Board Hospital Gift Account to the First Congregational Church for repairs of the steeple clock. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (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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