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March 27, 2023
14 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard Mucci, Anthea Brady, Michael Bettencourt, John Fallon, Michelle Prior
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept donations in the amount of $104.00 from individuals and families to the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund
*Motion: That the Select Board accept donations in the amount of $104.00 from individuals and families to the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund. 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 $104.00 from individuals and families to the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Hilary Ciampa, Daniel NcNult, Edwin Santa Cruz, Shannon Gouveia and Chief Steven Osborne to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Hilary Ciampa, Daniel NcNult, Edwin Santa Cruz, Shannon Gouveia and Chief Steven Osborne 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 Hilary Ciampa, Daniel NcNult, Edwin Santa Cruz, Shannon Gouveia and Chief Steven Osborne to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Continued
Approve the Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages Alcohol License to Feng Yi Inc. d/b/a Karma at 16 Thompson Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages Alcohol License to Feng Yi Inc. d/b/a Karma at 16 Thompson 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 Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages Alcohol License to Feng Yi Inc. d/b/a Karma at 16 Thompson Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reorganization of the Select Board Chair & Vice Chair
Choose Anthea Brady as Chair
*Motion That Anthea Brady be nominated to serve as Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Bettencourt - Prior *Motion That Richard Mucci be nominated to serve as Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Fallon - Brady There are two nominations and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote on the nomination of Select Board member Anthea Brady to serve as Chair of the Select Board. Roll Call: In favor: Bettencourt, Prior VOTED Not in favor: Brady, Fallon, Mucci (Motion fails 2-3)
Yes: Bettencourt, PriorNo: Brady, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That Anthea Brady be nominated to serve as Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Bettencourt - Prior *Motion That Richard Mucci be nominated to serve as Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Fallon - Brady There are two nominations and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote on the nomination of Select Board member Anthea Brady to serve as Chair of the Select Board. Roll Call: In favor: Bettencourt, Prior VOTED Not in favor: Brady, Fallon, Mucci (Motion fails 2-3).” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
Choose Richard Mucci as Chair
*Motion That Richard Mucci be nominated to serve as Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Fallon - Brady There are two nominations and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote on the nomination of Select Board member Anthea Brady to serve as Chair of the Select Board. Roll Call: In favor: Bettencourt, Prior VOTED Not in favor: Brady, Fallon, Mucci (Motion fails 2-3) Ms. Rudoph called for a vote on the nomination of Select Board member Richard Mucci as the Chair of the Select Board. Roll Call: In favor: Brady, Fallon, Mucci VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt, Prior (Motion passes 3-2)
Yes: Brady, Fallon, MucciNo: Bettencourt, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That Richard Mucci be nominated to serve as Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Fallon - Brady There are two nominations and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote on the nomination of Select Board member Anthea Brady to serve as Chair of the Select Board. Roll Call: In favor: Bettencourt, Prior VOTED Not in favor: Brady, Fallon, Mucci (Motion fails 2-3) Ms. Rudoph called for a vote on the nomination of Select Board member Richard Mucci as the Chair of the Select Board. Roll Call: In favor: Brady, Fallon, Mucci VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt, Prior (Motion passes 3-2).” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Choose Anthea Brady as Vice-Chair
*Motion That Select Board member Anthea Brady be nominated to serve as Vice Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Fallon - Bettencourt There is one nomination and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote. Roll Call: In favor: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That Select Board member Anthea Brady be nominated to serve as Vice Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Fallon - Bettencourt There is one nomination and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote. Roll Call: In favor: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA
Approve $230,000 of ARPA funds for the Lake Street Bridge project
*Motion That the Select Board approve $230,000 of ARPA funds for the Lake Street Bridge project. 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 $230,000 of ARPA funds for the Lake Street Bridge project. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve $53, 000 of ARPA funds for schematic design for the Town Hall and Library windows
*Motion That the Select Board approve $53, 000 of ARPA funds for schematic design for the Town Hall and Library windows. 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 $53, 000 of ARPA funds for schematic design for the Town Hall and Library windows. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve $9,800 of ARPA funds for the safety evaluation of municipal and school playground equipment
*Motion That the Select Board approve $9,800 of ARPA funds for the safety evaluation of municipal and school playground 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 approve $9,800 of ARPA funds for the safety evaluation of municipal and school playground equipment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Spring Town Meeting Warrant Vote
Approve the warrant for Spring Town Meeting as printed at table
*Motion That the Select Board approve the warrant for Spring Town Meeting as printed at table. 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 warrant for Spring Town Meeting as printed at table. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Warrant Article Assignment & Motions
Approve the proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board
*Motion That the Select Board approve the proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board. 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 proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License for Kathleen Albiani for Kate Maloney Interior Design - March 29, 2023 - 4 Mt. Vernon Street Winchester; Electra Govoni for Winchester Historical Society - April 1...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License for Kathleen Albiani for Kate Maloney Interior Design - March 29, 2023 - 4 Mt. Vernon Street Winchester; Electra Govoni for Winchester Historical Society - April 1, 2023 - Sanborn House; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - April 7 & 8, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - April 5 & 21, 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 License for Kathleen Albiani for Kate Maloney Interior Design - March 29, 2023 - 4 Mt. Vernon Street Winchester; Electra Govoni for Winchester Historical Society - April 1, 2023 - Sanborn House; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - April 7 & 8, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - April 5 & 21, 2023 - Griffin Museum. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes for January 9 & 25, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for January 9 & 25, 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 approve meeting minutes for January 9 & 25, 2023. 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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