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March 6, 2023
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Michael Bettencourt took part remotely.
Present: Richard Mucci, Anthea Brady, John Fallon, Michael Bettencourt
Absent: Mariano Goluboff
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 - Fallon VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Mucci
Michael Bettencourt took part by phone only from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (the minutes do not say which votes fell in that hour), so he is not shown on this vote.
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 - Fallon VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
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 - Fallon VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Mucci
Michael Bettencourt took part by phone only from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (the minutes do not say which votes fell in that hour), so he is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Fallon VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
A donation of $552.69 from Quinn Shoffer to the Recreation Department for the Recreation Donation Account. The donation was left over from Quinn's Borggarrd Beach Eagle Scout Cleanup Project
*Motion: That the Select Board a donation of $552.69 from Quinn Shoffer to the Recreation Department for the Recreation Donation Account. The donation was left over from Quinn's Borggarrd Beach Eagle Scout Cleanup Project. Brady - Fallon VOTED
Michael Bettencourt took part by phone only from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (the minutes do not say which votes fell in that hour), so he is not shown on this vote. 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 a donation of $552.69 from Quinn Shoffer to the Recreation Department for the Recreation Donation Account. The donation was left over from Quinn's Borggarrd Beach Eagle Scout Cleanup Project. Brady - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
Accept a grant of $19,950 from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership to Winchester for the MBTA Communities Direct Technical Assistance Program
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a grant of $19,950 from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership to Winchester for the MBTA Communities Direct Technical Assistance Program. Brady - Fallon VOTED
Michael Bettencourt took part by phone only from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (the minutes do not say which votes fell in that hour), so he is not shown on this vote. 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 $19,950 from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership to Winchester for the MBTA Communities Direct Technical Assistance Program. Brady - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
Washington/Swanton Street Project
Authorize the Town Manager to sign a comment letter to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership regarding Melanson's request for a determination of project eligibility
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign a comment letter to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership regarding Melanson's request for a determination of project eligibility. Brady - Fallon VOTED
Michael Bettencourt took part by phone only from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (the minutes do not say which votes fell in that hour), so he is not shown on this vote. 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 Manager to sign a comment letter to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership regarding Melanson's request for a determination of project eligibility. Brady - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
Spring Town Meeting Articles
Approve the articles that are in the Select Board's packet
*Motion That the Select Board approve the articles that are in the Select Board's packet. Brady - Fallon VOTED
Michael Bettencourt took part by phone only from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (the minutes do not say which votes fell in that hour), so he is not shown on this vote. 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 articles that are in the Select Board's packet. Brady - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License for Mark Gallagher for the Jenks Center - March 25, 2023 - Jenks Center
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License for Mark Gallagher for the Jenks Center - March 25, 2023 - Jenks Center. Brady - Fallon VOTED
Michael Bettencourt took part by phone only from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (the minutes do not say which votes fell in that hour), so he is not shown on this vote. 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 Mark Gallagher for the Jenks Center - March 25, 2023 - Jenks Center. Brady - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
Approve the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's request to hold their 11th annual 5K and 10K race on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 12:00 noon, starting & ending at the Jenks Center
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's request to hold their 11th annual 5K and 10K race on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 12:00 noon, starting & ending at the Jenks Center. Brady - Fallon VOTED
Michael Bettencourt took part by phone only from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (the minutes do not say which votes fell in that hour), so he is not shown on this vote. 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 Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's request to hold their 11th annual 5K and 10K race on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 12:00 noon, starting & ending at the Jenks Center. Brady - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
Approve meeting minutes for December 5 & 7, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for December 5 & 7, 2022. Brady - Fallon VOTED
Michael Bettencourt took part by phone only from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (the minutes do not say which votes fell in that hour), so he is not shown on this vote. 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 meeting minutes for December 5 & 7, 2022. Brady - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Fallon VOTED
Michael Bettencourt took part by phone only from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (the minutes do not say which votes fell in that hour), so he is not shown on this vote. 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 - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
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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