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April 10, 2023
29 recorded votes, 27 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
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Washington/Swanton St...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, 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) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Public Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Public Session. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Public Session. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept a donation of $750 from the Winchester Rotary Club to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $750 from the Winchester Rotary Club to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. 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 donation of $750 from the Winchester Rotary Club to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept a donation of $8,732 to the Town of Winchester for the yearly Winter Pond treatment and water quality testing management from the Friends of Winter Pond
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $8,732 to the Town of Winchester for the yearly Winter Pond treatment and water quality testing management from the Friends of Winter Pond. 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 donation of $8,732 to the Town of Winchester for the yearly Winter Pond treatment and water quality testing management from the Friends of Winter Pond. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept donations in the amount of $372 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services and general operations of Council on Aging programs
*Motion: That the Select Board accept donations in the amount of $372 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services and general operations of Council on Aging programs. 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 $372 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services and general operations of Council on Aging programs. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Crosswalk at Wildwood and Wedgemere
Approve the proposed installation of a crosswalk across Wildwood Street at Wedgemere Avenue
*Motion That the Select Board approve the proposed installation of a crosswalk across Wildwood Street at Wedgemere Avenue. 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 installation of a crosswalk across Wildwood Street at Wedgemere Avenue. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Main Street Bike Lane
Approve the installation of bike lanes on both sides of Main Street between McCall Middle School and the Medford line; and to approve the installation of a crosswalk across Main Street near...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the installation of bike lanes on both sides of Main Street between McCall Middle School and the Medford line; and to approve the installation of a crosswalk across Main Street near Children's Own School as presented by Toole Design. 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 installation of bike lanes on both sides of Main Street between McCall Middle School and the Medford line; and to approve the installation of a crosswalk across Main Street near Children's Own School as presented by Toole Design. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Direct staff to work with Toole Design to install the School Zone at Children's Own
*Motion: That the Select Board direct staff to work with Toole Design to install the School Zone at Children's Own. 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 staff to work with Toole Design to install the School Zone at Children's Own. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Appoint Gerard Marino as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Gerard Marino as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci; No - Brady Motion Passes 4-1
Yes: Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci, PriorNo: Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Gerard Marino as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci; No - Brady Motion Passes 4-1.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Dorothy Simboli as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Dorothy Simboli as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior; No Mucci - Motion Passes 4-1
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, PriorNo: Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Dorothy Simboli as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior; No Mucci - Motion Passes 4-1.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Mark Anderson as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mark Anderson as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2026. Bettencourt - Fallon VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci; No - Prior, Brady Motion Passes 3-2
Yes: Bettencourt, Fallon, MucciNo: Brady, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mark Anderson as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2026. Bettencourt - Fallon VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci; No - Prior, Brady Motion Passes 3-2.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Fallon)
Appoint Ruthie Gagne to the Board of Registrars of Voters Democrat position for a term to expire March 31, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Ruthie Gagne to the Board of Registrars of Voters Democrat position for a term to expire March 31, 2026. 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 Ruthie Gagne to the Board of Registrars of Voters Democrat position for a term to expire March 31, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Robert MacIntosh to the Commissioners Trust Fund for a term to expire March 31, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Robert MacIntosh to the Commissioners Trust Fund for a term to expire March 31, 2026. 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 reappoint Robert MacIntosh to the Commissioners Trust Fund for a term to expire March 31, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Sandra Thompson to the Committee on Names for a term to expire March 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Sandra Thompson to the Committee on Names for a term to expire March 31, 2024. 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 reappoint Sandra Thompson to the Committee on Names for a term to expire March 31, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Philip Bushey to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Philip Bushey to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2026. 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 Philip Bushey to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint David Campbell to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board appoint David Campbell to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2026. 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 David Campbell to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Emily DeFlorio to the Educational Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Emily DeFlorio to the Educational Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2026. 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 reappoint Emily DeFlorio to the Educational Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Kathleen McGovern to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Kathleen McGovern to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2026. 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 Kathleen McGovern to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Waterfield Lot
Authorize the Town Manager to sign and extend the due diligence period to May 1, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign and extend the due diligence period to May 1, 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 authorize the Town Manager to sign and extend the due diligence period to May 1, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Spring Town Meeting
Recommend favorable action on Article 13
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 13. 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 recommend favorable action on Article 13. Brady-Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the memo surrounding Lynch traffic to be shared with Town Meeting members subject to the revisions discussed tonight with staff and the Chair working with Mr. Bettencourt
*Motion That the Select Board approve the memo surrounding Lynch traffic to be shared with Town Meeting members subject to the revisions discussed tonight with staff and the Chair working with Mr. Bettencourt. Brady-Prior 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 memo surrounding Lynch traffic to be shared with Town Meeting members subject to the revisions discussed tonight with staff and the Chair working with Mr. Bettencourt. Brady-Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
Accept the Water & Sewer memo in the form presented with the addition of an additional visual prior to sending it out
*Motion That the Select Board accept the Water & Sewer memo in the form presented with the addition of an additional visual prior to sending it out. 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 the Water & Sewer memo in the form presented with the addition of an additional visual prior to sending it out. Brady-Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 14
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 14. 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 recommend favorable action on Article 14. Brady-Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 18
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 18. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci; Abstain - Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, MucciAbstained: Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 18. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci; Abstain - Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
En Ka Fair
Approve the requested road closures for the En Ka fair for 2023 with the exception that Skillings Road closes in both directions on Thursday at 10:00 a.m., that would be allowing for Skillings to...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the requested road closures for the En Ka fair for 2023 with the exception that Skillings Road closes in both directions on Thursday at 10:00 a.m., that would be allowing for Skillings to be closing in one direction on Wednesday morning . 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 requested road closures for the En Ka fair for 2023 with the exception that Skillings Road closes in both directions on Thursday at 10:00 a.m., that would be allowing for Skillings to be closing in one direction on Wednesday morning . Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Jessica Morehouse for Leenas Bartending & Catering - April 22, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Mary Garrity for Studio on the Common - April 28, 2023 - Studio on the...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Jessica Morehouse for Leenas Bartending & Catering - April 22, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Mary Garrity for Studio on the Common - April 28, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street; Joanne Lapolla - April 29, 2023 - St. Eulalia Church, Manion Hall; Jeremy Messenger for Behind Bars Mixology - April 29, 2023 - Winchester Town Hall Auditorium; Louise Cocuzzo for St. Eulalia Church - April 29, 2023 - St. Eulalia Church, Manion Hall; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - April 29, 2023 - Book Ends, 559 Main 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 One Day Liquor License(s) for Jessica Morehouse for Leenas Bartending & Catering - April 22, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Mary Garrity for Studio on the Common - April 28, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street; Joanne Lapolla - April 29, 2023 - St. Eulalia Church, Manion Hall; Jeremy Messenger for Behind Bars Mixology - April 29, 2023 - Winchester Town Hall Auditorium; Louise Cocuzzo for St. Eulalia Church - April 29, 2023 - St. Eulalia Church, Manion Hall; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - April 29, 2023 - Book Ends, 559 Main Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence/Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 3, 2023 with registration taking place on Shore starting...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence/Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 3, 2023 with registration taking place on Shore starting at 7:00 am. 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 Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence/Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 3, 2023 with registration taking place on Shore starting at 7:00 am. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve an Entertainment License for Lauren Tiedemann - Book Ends, 599 Main Street Winchester
*Motion That the Select Board approve an Entertainment License for Lauren Tiedemann - Book Ends, 599 Main Street 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 an Entertainment License for Lauren Tiedemann - Book Ends, 599 Main Street Winchester. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn to Executive Session not to return to Public Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session not to return to Public Session. 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 to Executive Session not to return to Public Session. 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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