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February 6, 2023
21 recorded votes, 19 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 to the Council on Aging Gift Account - $180 for transportation purposes, $384.40 from Meet Up Mondays Socialization and $4,100 proceeds from the Symposium
*Motion: That the Select Board accept donations to the Council on Aging Gift Account - $180 for transportation purposes, $384.40 from Meet Up Mondays Socialization and $4,100 proceeds from the Symposium. 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 to the Council on Aging Gift Account - $180 for transportation purposes, $384.40 from Meet Up Mondays Socialization and $4,100 proceeds from the Symposium. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept an earmark of $50,000 from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for a new LifePak Monitor/defibrillator and Lucas CPR device
*Motion: That the Select Board accept an earmark of $50,000 from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for a new LifePak Monitor/defibrillator and Lucas CPR device. 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 an earmark of $50,000 from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for a new LifePak Monitor/defibrillator and Lucas CPR device. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept an earmark of $150,000 from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development towards implementation of the Town's Local Rapid Recovery Plan (LRRP)
*Motion: That the Select Board accept an earmark of $150,000 from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development towards implementation of the Town's Local Rapid Recovery Plan (LRRP). 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 an earmark of $150,000 from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development towards implementation of the Town's Local Rapid Recovery Plan (LRRP). Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept a grant of $50,000 from MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces program to the Town for the purchase of snow removal equipment
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a grant of $50,000 from MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces program to the Town for the purchase of snow removal 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 of $50,000 from MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces program to the Town for the purchase of snow removal equipment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept a grant of $$87,480.25 from MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces program to the Town towards the reconstruction of the intersection of Woodside Road and Wildwood Street
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a grant of $$87,480.25 from MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces program to the Town towards the reconstruction of the intersection of Woodside Road and Wildwood Street. Brady - Goluboff 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 $$87,480.25 from MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces program to the Town towards the reconstruction of the intersection of Woodside Road and Wildwood Street. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Accept a grant of $243,856.21 From the MassDOT Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) to the Town for use towards (1) rehabilitation, reconstruction, resurfacing or preservation of roadways and...
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a grant of $243,856.21 From the MassDOT Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) to the Town for use towards (1) rehabilitation, reconstruction, resurfacing or preservation of roadways and appurtenances; (2) repair or replacement of traffic control devices, signage, guardrails, and storm grates, or (3) road striping and painting. Brady - Goluboff 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 $243,856.21 From the MassDOT Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) to the Town for use towards (1) rehabilitation, reconstruction, resurfacing or preservation of roadways and appurtenances; (2) repair or replacement of traffic control devices, signage, guardrails, and storm grates, or (3) road striping and painting. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Elaine Tripoli, Joseph DiRienzo & Ian Long to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Elaine Tripoli, Joseph DiRienzo & Ian Long to begin their employment. Brady - Goluboff 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 Elaine Tripoli, Joseph DiRienzo & Ian Long to begin their employment. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Common Victualler License Renewal
Approve the Common Victualler License renewal for Frozen Hoagies
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler License renewal for Frozen Hoagies. Brady - Goluboff 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 Common Victualler License renewal for Frozen Hoagies. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Retirement Board: FY23 COLA
Approve the one-time COLA increase for FY2023 of 5% for the Winchester Contributory Retirement System
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the one-time COLA increase for FY2023 of 5% for the Winchester Contributory Retirement System. 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 one-time COLA increase for FY2023 of 5% for the Winchester Contributory Retirement System. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Interfund Borrowing: Lynch School Construction
Authorize the advance interfund borrowing of $900,000 for the Lynch School construction
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the advance interfund borrowing of $900,000 for the Lynch School construction. 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 authorize the advance interfund borrowing of $900,000 for the Lynch School construction. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
PAYT: Julia Greene, MassDEP
Direct the Town Manager to work with the DPW to apply for the Pay-As-You-Throw technical assistance grant for the Transfer Station
*Motion That the Select Board direct the Town Manager to work with the DPW to apply for the Pay-As-You-Throw technical assistance grant for the Transfer Station. 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 the Town Manager to work with the DPW to apply for the Pay-As-You-Throw technical assistance grant for the Transfer Station. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Waterfield Lot Civico
Extend Civico's due diligence to March 15th and authorize the Town Manager to sign the amendment
*Motion That the Select Board extend Civico's due diligence to March 15th and authorize the Town Manager to sign the amendment. 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 extend Civico's due diligence to March 15th and authorize the Town Manager to sign the amendment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Town Manager Contract
Authorize Chair Mucci to execute the Town Manager's contract beginning February 7th and pertaining to section 1 B of the contract that Ms. Rudolph is allowed to continue
*Motion That the Select Board authorize Chair Mucci to execute the Town Manager's contract beginning February 7th and pertaining to section 1 B of the contract that Ms. Rudolph is allowed to continue. 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 authorize Chair Mucci to execute the Town Manager's contract beginning February 7th and pertaining to section 1 B of the contract that Ms. Rudolph is allowed to continue. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - February 12, 2023 - Bagels N Brew, 478 Main Street; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - April 29, 2023 - Griffin Museum...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - February 12, 2023 - Bagels N Brew, 478 Main Street; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - April 29, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - January 23, 2023 - Book Ends, 559 Main Street. Brady - Goluboff 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 Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - February 12, 2023 - Bagels N Brew, 478 Main Street; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - April 29, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - January 23, 2023 - Book Ends, 559 Main Street. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Appoint the Town as the Monetary Agent for Affordable Unit
*Motion That the Select Board appoint the Town as the Monetary Agent for Affordable Unit. Brady - Goluboff 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 appoint the Town as the Monetary Agent for Affordable Unit. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Approve Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3, 2023 with a rain date of Sunday, June 4, 2023. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 2nd - Block Party -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3, 2023 with a rain date of Sunday, June 4, 2023. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 2nd - Block Party - 5:30 PM - 9 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 3rd (or rain date of Sunday, June 4th) 6:00 AM to 10 PM: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; and Converse Pl.; Jenks Parking Lot (to replace displays normally on Laraway Rd); B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. Brady - Goluboff 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 Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3, 2023 with a rain date of Sunday, June 4, 2023. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 2nd - Block Party - 5:30 PM - 9 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 3rd (or rain date of Sunday, June 4th) 6:00 AM to 10 PM: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; and Converse Pl.; Jenks Parking Lot (to replace displays normally on Laraway Rd); B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Approve the Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 20, 2023 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 20, 2023 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. Brady - Goluboff 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 Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 20, 2023 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Approve the Public Amusement License for EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2023 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2023 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023. Brady - Goluboff 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 Public Amusement License for EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2023 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Approve the meeting minutes for November 7 & 28, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for November 7 & 28, 2022. Brady - Goluboff 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 November 7 & 28, 2022. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
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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