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May 1, 2023
15 recorded votes, 14 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 Vale, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Vale, 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
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 for the purpose of discussing matters related to Vale, 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.” (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
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 from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $750.00 from the En Ka Society 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 En Ka Society 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 En Ka Society to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Joe Rodriguez, Wicked Tennis to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Joe Rodriguez, Wicked Tennis to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts. 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 $500 from Joe Rodriguez, Wicked Tennis to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, February disbursement, in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other one in...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, February 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, February 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)
Winning Farm
Approve the Winning Farm Conservation Restriction, Emergency Access Easement and the Public Trail Easement
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winning Farm Conservation Restriction, Emergency Access Easement and the Public Trail Easement. 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 Winning Farm Conservation Restriction, Emergency Access Easement and the Public Trail Easement. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Warrant Articles Vote
Recommend favorable action of the amendment to Article 14
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action of the amendment to Article 14. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior Motion passes 4-1 No: Mucci
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, PriorNo: Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action of the amendment to Article 14. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior Motion passes 4-1 No: Mucci.” (Motion: Prior, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on the Planning Board's amendment to Article 19
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on the Planning Board's amendment to Article 19. 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 the Planning Board's amendment to Article 19. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci Motion passes 4-0-1 Abstain: Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 18
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 18. 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 18. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 19
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 19. 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 19. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 20
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 20. 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 20. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 21
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 21. 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 21. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 26
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 26. 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 26. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - May 10, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Ariel Bierig for Peppers Artful Events - May 12, 2023 - Griffin Museum
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - May 10, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Ariel Bierig for Peppers Artful Events - May 12, 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 Licenses for Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - May 10, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Ariel Bierig for Peppers Artful Events - May 12, 2023 - Griffin Museum. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci 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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