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May 22, 2023
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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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 Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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. 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 adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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. Brady - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
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 - 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 adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, May 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, May 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, May 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 $500 from Realty Consultants/Andersen Group to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Parker Ellis Tennis Courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Realty Consultants/Andersen Group to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Parker 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 Realty Consultants/Andersen Group to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Parker Ellis Tennis Courts. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Derek Meaney to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Derek Meaney to begin his 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 Derek Meaney to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED..” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Temporary parking restrictions near Shannon Beach
Direct the Police Department to install similar signage (residents only) as last year on Lakeview, Ravenscroft, Ginn Road and any streets in the vicinity at the discretion of the police that need...
*Motion That the Select Board direct the Police Department to install similar signage (residents only) as last year on Lakeview, Ravenscroft, Ginn Road and any streets in the vicinity at the discretion of the police that need additional measures. 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 the Police Department to install similar signage (residents only) as last year on Lakeview, Ravenscroft, Ginn Road and any streets in the vicinity at the discretion of the police that need additional measures. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Pride Month Proclamation
Adopt the Pride Proclamation as presented on the packet
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Pride Proclamation as presented on the packet. 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 adopt the Pride Proclamation as presented on the packet. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the license agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement
*Motion That the Select Board approve the license agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. 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 license agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Village License Agreement
Approve the license agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement
*Motion That the Select Board approve the license agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. 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 license agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
State Bill for Technology Funding
Sign the letter to the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
*Motion That the Select Board sign the letter to the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. 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 sign the letter to the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Waterfield Lot
Approve the extension of the due diligence to September 1, 2023and authorize the Town Manager to sign the amendment
*Motion That the Select Board approve the extension of the due diligence to September 1, 2023and authorize the Town Manager to sign the amendment. 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 extension of the due diligence to September 1, 2023and authorize the Town Manager to sign the amendment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 7, & October 13, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 8 & 10, 2023 -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 7, & October 13, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 8 & 10, 2023 - Sanborn House; Ally Cirelli for Griffin Museum - June 2 & 16, 2023; Beth Harris for Simply Serving - June 9, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Beth Harris for Simply Serving - June 14, 2023 - Wright- Locke Farm; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - May 31, 2023 & June 3, 2023- Wright-Locke Farm 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 Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 7, & October 13, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 8 & 10, 2023 - Sanborn House; Ally Cirelli for Griffin Museum - June 2 & 16, 2023; Beth Harris for Simply Serving - June 9, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Beth Harris for Simply Serving - June 14, 2023 - Wright- Locke Farm; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - May 31, 2023 & June 3, 2023- Wright-Locke Farm Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve a Sidewalk for Commercial Purposes License for Sole Amour 17 Thompson Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve a Sidewalk for Commercial Purposes License for Sole Amour 17 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 a Sidewalk for Commercial Purposes License for Sole Amour 17 Thompson Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
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 - 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 George Nowell, Board of Assessors member, as a Special Municipal Employee till March 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes for March 6 & 13, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for March 6 & 13, 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 March 6 & 13, 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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