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May 15, 2023
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard Mucci, Anthea Brady, Michael Bettencourt, Michelle Prior
Absent: John Fallon
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 20 Glenwood, Shannon Property, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 20 Glenwood, Shannon Property, 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 20 Glenwood, Shannon Property, 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)
Monday, June 26, 2023
Joint appointment of James Harris as interim Housing Authority Commissioner (with the Housing Authority)
*Motion That the Select Board and the Winchester Housing Authority Commissioners appoint James Harris for the Interim Housing Authority Commissioner term to expire at the March 2024 election. Boyle - Bigelow VOTED Roll Call: WHA Bigelow, Boyle, Kleschinsky, McInnis Roll Call: SB Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Mucci
Joint vote with the Winchester Housing Authority commissioners to fill a vacancy; two commissioners moved and seconded (“Boyle - Bigelow”). The minutes give a separate roll call for each board (“Roll Call: SB Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Mucci”); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board and the Winchester Housing Authority Commissioners appoint James Harris for the Interim Housing Authority Commissioner term to expire at the March 2024 election. Boyle - Bigelow VOTED Roll Call: WHA Bigelow, Boyle, Kleschinsky, McInnis Roll Call: SB Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Mucci.”
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, April 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, April 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, April 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 donations of $1,000, $500 each from Pirani & Wile Group Leading Edge Real Estate and $500 from The McLaren Team to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donations of $1,000, $500 each from Pirani & Wile Group Leading Edge Real Estate and $500 from The McLaren Team 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 donations of $1,000, $500 each from Pirani & Wile Group Leading Edge Real Estate and $500 from The McLaren Team to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation of a lockable information board from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation of a lockable information board from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department. 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, an in-kind donation of a lockable information board from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $60 from anonymous donations to the Recreation Department for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Scholarship Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $60 from anonymous donations to the Recreation Department for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Scholarship 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, donations of $60 from anonymous donations to the Recreation Department for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Scholarship Account. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation from Gina D'Allesandro to the Conservation Commission for invasive species clearing, to be performed by Parterre Ecological Services, at Wedge Pond in...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation from Gina D'Allesandro to the Conservation Commission for invasive species clearing, to be performed by Parterre Ecological Services, at Wedge Pond in the vicinity of the pond outlet. 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, an in-kind donation from Gina D'Allesandro to the Conservation Commission for invasive species clearing, to be performed by Parterre Ecological Services, at Wedge Pond in the vicinity of the pond outlet. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Matt Shuman and Paul Driscoll to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Matt Shuman and Paul Driscoll 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 Matt Shuman and Paul Driscoll to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED..” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - June 2, 11, 16 & 21; July 8; August 18 & 19; and September 30, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Nicholas Caso for Notch...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - June 2, 11, 16 & 21; July 8; August 18 & 19; and September 30, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Nicholas Caso for Notch Brewing - June 3 & 4, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - May 17, 2023 - Book Ends, 559 Main Street; Jody Amor for Farm to Fork Gourmet - May 20, 2023 - Sanborn House; Archie McIntyre for Wright Locke Farm - May 21, 2023 - Wright Locke Farm Brady - Prior VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - June 2, 11, 16 & 21; July 8; August 18 & 19; and September 30, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Nicholas Caso for Notch Brewing - June 3 & 4, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - May 17, 2023 - Book Ends, 559 Main Street; Jody Amor for Farm to Fork Gourmet - May 20, 2023 - Sanborn House; Archie McIntyre for Wright Locke Farm - May 21, 2023 - Wright Locke Farm Brady - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
Approve a Parade Permit request to hold the Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 29, 2023, assembling at the Winchester High School campus at 9:00 a.m
*Motion That the Select Board approve a Parade Permit request to hold the Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 29, 2023, assembling at the Winchester High School campus at 9:00 a.m. Brady - Prior VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 a Parade Permit request to hold the Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 29, 2023, assembling at the Winchester High School campus at 9:00 a.m. Brady - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
Approve Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 10 to October 29, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 10 to October 29, 2023. Brady - Prior VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 10 to October 29, 2023. Brady - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
Approve a Sidewalk for Commercial Purposes License for Revel 7 Thompson Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve a Sidewalk for Commercial Purposes License for Revel 7 Thompson Street Brady - Prior VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 a Sidewalk for Commercial Purposes License for Revel 7 Thompson Street Brady - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
Approve George Nowell, Board of Assessors member, as a Special Municipal Employee till March 2026
*Motion That the Select Board approve George Nowell, Board of Assessors member, as a Special Municipal Employee till March 2026. Brady - Prior VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 George Nowell, Board of Assessors member, as a Special Municipal Employee till March 2026. Brady - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
Approve meeting minutes for March 6 & 13, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for March 6 & 13, 2023 Brady - Prior VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 March 6 & 13, 2023 Brady - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Prior VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 - Prior VOTED.” (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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