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February 27, 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 5 - To discuss investigation of criminal misconduct; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 5 - To discuss investigation of criminal misconduct; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Griffin Museum Lease, 160 Forest, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 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) 5 - To discuss investigation of criminal misconduct; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Griffin Museum Lease, 160 Forest, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 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)
Accept an earmark of $200,000 from the Massachusetts Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs for the purchase of a sidewalk plow
*Motion: That the Select Board accept an earmark of $200,000 from the Massachusetts Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs for the purchase of a sidewalk plow. 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 an earmark of $200,000 from the Massachusetts Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs for the purchase of a sidewalk plow. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Accept a grant of $84,326 from the Department of Energy Resources to repair/replace the steam traps at the Recreation Department and Parkhurst School
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a grant of $84,326 from the Department of Energy Resources to repair/replace the steam traps at the Recreation Department and Parkhurst School. 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 $84,326 from the Department of Energy Resources to repair/replace the steam traps at the Recreation Department and Parkhurst School. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Daniel Medwar to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Daniel Medwar to begin their 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 Daniel Medwar to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
BUSINESS
Appoint Jeanette Kolodziej to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Jeanette Kolodziej to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 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 appoint Jeanette Kolodziej to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Corné Biemans to the Commissioners of Trust Funds for a term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Corné Biemans to the Commissioners of Trust Funds for a term to expire March 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 appoint Corné Biemans to the Commissioners of Trust Funds for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the concept provided, that they pay prevailing wage and work with staff
*Motion That the Select Board approve the concept provided, that they pay prevailing wage and work with staff. 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 concept provided, that they pay prevailing wage and work with staff. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Griffin Museum lease as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Griffin Museum lease as presented. 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 Griffin Museum lease as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve up to $50,000 of ARPA funding to improve the wireless in the library
*Motion That the Select Board approve up to $50,000 of ARPA funding to improve the wireless in the library. 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 up to $50,000 of ARPA funding to improve the wireless in the library. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola no later than 10:00 p.m
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola no later than 10:00 p.m. 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 use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola no later than 10:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Thompson Street to be used for outdoor dining for Black Horse Tavern no later than 10:00 p.m
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Thompson Street to be used for outdoor dining for Black Horse Tavern no later than 10:00 p.m. 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 use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Thompson Street to be used for outdoor dining for Black Horse Tavern no later than 10:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub no later than 10:00 p.m
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub no later than 10:00 p.m. 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 use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub no later than 10:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's no later than 10:00 p.m. with...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's no later than 10:00 p.m. with the addition of ADA access and adherence to the ABCC Patio and Outdoor Areas guideline #3. 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 use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's no later than 10:00 p.m. with the addition of ADA access and adherence to the ABCC Patio and Outdoor Areas guideline #3. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Authorize the Town to enter into and be bound by the Project Funding Agreement for the Lynch Elementary School Project and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the document on behalf of the Town
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town to enter into and be bound by the Project Funding Agreement for the Lynch Elementary School Project and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the document on behalf of the Town. 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 Town to enter into and be bound by the Project Funding Agreement for the Lynch Elementary School Project and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the document on behalf of the Town. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - March 30, April 27, May 25, June 29 & July 27, 2023 - Book Ends, 559 Main Street; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - March 31, 2023...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - March 30, April 27, May 25, June 29 & July 27, 2023 - Book Ends, 559 Main Street; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - March 31, 2023 - Sanborn House; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - March 11, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Gin Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - March 18 & 19, 2023 - Bagels N Brew, 748 Main Street; Crista Dix for the Griffin Museum - March 2, 2023 - Griffin Museum. 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 Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - March 30, April 27, May 25, June 29 & July 27, 2023 - Book Ends, 559 Main Street; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - March 31, 2023 - Sanborn House; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - March 11, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Gin Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - March 18 & 19, 2023 - Bagels N Brew, 748 Main Street; Crista Dix for the Griffin Museum - March 2, 2023 - Griffin Museum. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
The increase of the expense cap of the FY23 Synthetic Turf Revolving Fund from $75,000 to $100,000
*Motion That the Select Board the increase of the expense cap of the FY23 Synthetic Turf Revolving Fund from $75,000 to $100,000. 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 the increase of the expense cap of the FY23 Synthetic Turf Revolving Fund from $75,000 to $100,000. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Abby Road change to escrow account and authorize Town Manager to sign the document
*Motion That the Select Board approve Abby Road change to escrow account and authorize Town Manager to sign the document. 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 Abby Road change to escrow account and authorize Town Manager to sign the document. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church's request to hold its annual Easter Sunrise Service at Sandy's Island on Sunday, April 9, 2023 beginning at 6:30 a.m
*Motion That the Select Board approve Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church's request to hold its annual Easter Sunrise Service at Sandy's Island on Sunday, April 9, 2023 beginning at 6:30 a.m. 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 Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church's request to hold its annual Easter Sunrise Service at Sandy's Island on Sunday, April 9, 2023 beginning at 6:30 a.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Eighth Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - June 10, 2023, 8:30 - 11:30 AM on the following streets: Horn Pond Brook Road, Sylvester Avenue and Carter Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eighth Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - June 10, 2023, 8:30 - 11:30 AM on the following streets: Horn Pond Brook Road, Sylvester Avenue and Carter Street. 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 Eighth Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - June 10, 2023, 8:30 - 11:30 AM on the following streets: Horn Pond Brook Road, Sylvester Avenue and Carter Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. 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 adjourn for the evening. 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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