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April 24, 2023
14 recorded votes, 12 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 160 Forest St, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 160 Forest St, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body; 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 160 Forest St, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body; 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, 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, Fallon, Prior, 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, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $24.40 from the Police Department Property Room to be deposited into the Police Department General Fund
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $24.40 from the Police Department Property Room to be deposited into the Police Department General 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, with gratitude, a donation of $24.40 from the Police Department Property Room to be deposited into the Police Department General Fund. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $750.00 from the Mass Cultural Council to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $750.00 from the Mass Cultural Council 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, with gratitude, a donation of $750.00 from the Mass Cultural Council to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, March disbursement, in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other one in the...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, March disbursement, in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other one in the amount of $5,416.67 to be used for the Lynch After School Program. 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, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, March disbursement, in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other one in the amount of $5,416.67 to be used for the Lynch After School Program. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $3,000.00 from Kathleen Skerry to the Wildwood Cemetery, $2,500 for a bench and $500 for beautification
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $3,000.00 from Kathleen Skerry to the Wildwood Cemetery, $2,500 for a bench and $500 for beautification. 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, with gratitude, a donation of $3,000.00 from Kathleen Skerry to the Wildwood Cemetery, $2,500 for a bench and $500 for beautification. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $24.40 from the Police Department Property Room to be deposited into the Police Department General Fund
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $24.40 from the Police Department Property Room to be deposited into the Police Department General 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, with gratitude, a donation of $24.40 from the Police Department Property Room to be deposited into the Police Department General Fund. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $100 from the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in memory of Mary Woolf to the Fire Department to be deposited into the Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $100 from the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in memory of Mary Woolf to the Fire Department to be deposited into the Gift Account. 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, with gratitude, a donation of $100 from the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in memory of Mary Woolf to the Fire Department to be deposited into the Gift Account. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Stephen Dasharmais, Alex DeLeon & Mitchel Ulacco to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Stephen Dasharmais, Alex DeLeon & Mitchel Ulacco 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 Stephen Dasharmais, Alex DeLeon & Mitchel Ulacco to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Spring Warrant Articles
Recommend favorable action on Article 4
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 4. 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 4. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 5
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 5. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain: Prior
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, MucciAbstained: Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 5. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain: Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 8
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 8. 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 8. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Consent Agenda
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Consent Agenda. 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 recommend favorable action on Consent Agenda. Brady - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
Approve the Town Meeting members memo as written
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Meeting members memo as written. Brady - Prior VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci Motion Passes 4-1 No: Bettencourt
Yes: Brady, Fallon, Mucci, PriorNo: Bettencourt
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Meeting members memo as written. Brady - Prior VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci Motion Passes 4-1 No: Bettencourt.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
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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