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March 13, 2023
18 recorded votes, 15 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 Clerical Union Contract - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Clerical Union Contract - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; 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) 5 - To discuss investigation of criminal misconduct. 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 Clerical Union Contract - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; 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) 5 - To discuss investigation of criminal misconduct. 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 in the amount of $970 to the Council on Aging, $170 for appreciation of services, $600 proceeds from Symposium and $270 from Meet Up Mondays Socialization
*Motion: That the Select Board accept donations in the amount of $970 to the Council on Aging, $170 for appreciation of services, $600 proceeds from Symposium and $270 from Meet Up Mondays Socialization. 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 in the amount of $970 to the Council on Aging, $170 for appreciation of services, $600 proceeds from Symposium and $270 from Meet Up Mondays Socialization. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Stephen Palmer to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Stephen Palmer 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 Stephen Palmer to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Appoint Jason Capodanno to the Field Management Committee term to expire July 1, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Jason Capodanno to the Field Management Committee term to expire July 1, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt 4-0-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon Abstained: Mucci
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, GoluboffAbstained: Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Jason Capodanno to the Field Management Committee term to expire July 1, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt 4-0-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon Abstained: Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Bonds and Notes
Adopt all of the votes as presented in the document distributed and available at the meeting
*Motion That the Select Board adopt all of the votes as presented in the document distributed and available at the meeting. Brady-Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt all of the votes as presented in the document distributed and available at the meeting. Brady-Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
River Street 40B Landscaping License Agreement
Approve and execute the license agreement as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve and execute the license agreement 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 and execute the license agreement as presented. Brady-Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Cultural District Requests
Approve Winchester Cultural District and the Griffin Museum of Photography request to hold the 2023 inaugural Waterfield Festival to be held from April 22 to September 8, 2023 and October 1, 2023...
*Motion That the Select Board approve Winchester Cultural District and the Griffin Museum of Photography request to hold the 2023 inaugural Waterfield Festival to be held from April 22 to September 8, 2023 and October 1, 2023 to Sept 30, 2024 as presented in the Select Board's packet. 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 Winchester Cultural District and the Griffin Museum of Photography request to hold the 2023 inaugural Waterfield Festival to be held from April 22 to September 8, 2023 and October 1, 2023 to Sept 30, 2024 as presented in the Select Board's packet. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Waterfield Lot Civico
Approve the revised permitting set of plans as presented and extend the LDA due diligence to April 17th
*Motion That the Select Board approve the revised permitting set of plans as presented and extend the LDA due diligence to April 17th. 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 revised permitting set of plans as presented and extend the LDA due diligence to April 17th. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Chamber of Commerce Grant Update
Appropriate matching funds up to $15,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, funding source to be determined
*Motion That the Select Board appropriate matching funds up to $15,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, funding source to be determined. 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 appropriate matching funds up to $15,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, funding source to be determined. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Water & Sewer Rate Discussion
Approve Option 1 for the FY2024 Water & Sewer rates to be increased by 6.5%
*Motion That the Select Board approve Option 1 for the FY2024 Water & Sewer rates to be increased by 6.5%. 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 Option 1 for the FY2024 Water & Sewer rates to be increased by 6.5%. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA Funding
Approve up to $130,000 of ARPA funds to update the VFA software
*Motion That the Select Board approve up to $130,000 of ARPA funds to update the VFA software. 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 $130,000 of ARPA funds to update the VFA software. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve ARPA funds of $234,000 for the Lynch/ Parkhurst busing
*Motion That the Select Board approve ARPA funds of $234,000 for the Lynch/ Parkhurst busing. 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 ARPA funds of $234,000 for the Lynch/ Parkhurst busing. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Opioid Settlement Agreement
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the opioid settlement
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the opioid settlement. 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 Manager to sign the opioid settlement. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Clerical Union MOU
Approve the Clerical Union MOU with the change to page 2 item 7
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Clerical Union MOU with the change to page 2 item 7. 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 Clerical Union MOU with the change to page 2 item 7. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License for Ryan Terp for Teamworks Winchester - March 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2023 - BSSC 120 Cross Street Winchester; Daniel Wilson for Winchester Swim and Tennis Club - June 17...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License for Ryan Terp for Teamworks Winchester - March 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2023 - BSSC 120 Cross Street Winchester; Daniel Wilson for Winchester Swim and Tennis Club - June 17, July 13, July 20 & July 28, 2023 - Winchester Swim and Tennis Club 105 Johnson Road Winchester. 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 License for Ryan Terp for Teamworks Winchester - March 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2023 - BSSC 120 Cross Street Winchester; Daniel Wilson for Winchester Swim and Tennis Club - June 17, July 13, July 20 & July 28, 2023 - Winchester Swim and Tennis Club 105 Johnson Road Winchester. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes for December 19, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for December 19, 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 meeting minutes for December 19, 2022. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. 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 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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