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June 5, 2023
16 recorded votes, 13 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) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; 20...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; 20 Glenwood, 160 Forest St, 955 Main St, The Vale, Washington/Swanton 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 - Prior 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) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; 20 Glenwood, 160 Forest St, 955 Main St, The Vale, Washington/Swanton 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 - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (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 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 - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $550 for appreciation of transportation services and $635 for Meet Up Mondays Socialization and Volunteer Appreciation to the Council on Aging
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $550 for appreciation of transportation services and $635 for Meet Up Mondays Socialization and Volunteer Appreciation to the Council on Aging. 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 $550 for appreciation of transportation services and $635 for Meet Up Mondays Socialization and Volunteer Appreciation to the Council on Aging. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $375 from the Family Action Network to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $375 from the Family Action Network 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 $375 from the Family Action Network to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Sgt. DiPerna and Sgt. DiCarlo to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Sgt. DiPerna and Sgt. DiCarlo 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 Sgt. DiPerna and Sgt. DiCarlo to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Grant of Location
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of five Joint Ownership poles on River Street to accommodate new development at 25 River Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of five Joint Ownership poles on River Street to accommodate new development at 25 River 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 the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of five Joint Ownership poles on River Street to accommodate new development at 25 River Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Eversource Grant of to install approximately 53-feet of conduit from new pole 15/3 within the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 25 River Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of to install approximately 53-feet of conduit from new pole 15/3 within the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 25 River 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 the Eversource Grant of to install approximately 53-feet of conduit from new pole 15/3 within the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 25 River Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Appoint William McGonigle as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board appoint William McGonigle as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2024. Prior - Brady Yes: Brady, Prior 2 - 3 Motion Denied No: Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci
Yes: Brady, PriorNo: Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint William McGonigle as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2024. Prior - Brady Yes: Brady, Prior 2 - 3 Motion Denied No: Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Prior, second: Brady)
Appoint John Stevens as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board appoint John Stevens as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior 3 - 2 Motion Passes No: Fallon, Mucci
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, PriorNo: Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint John Stevens as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior 3 - 2 Motion Passes No: Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Harout Ghazarian as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Harout Ghazarian as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025. 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 Harout Ghazarian as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Washington/Swanton Street
Approve the to extend the due diligence to July 31, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement
*Motion That the Select Board approve the to extend the due diligence to July 31, 2023 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 to extend the due diligence to July 31, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA
Authorize the use of ARPA funds up to $194,325.70 to purchase the bucket truck
*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the use of ARPA funds up to $194,325.70 to purchase the bucket truck. 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 use of ARPA funds up to $194,325.70 to purchase the bucket truck. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Maureen Conway for En Ka Society - June 13, 2023 - Parish of the Epiphany; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - June 23, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Steve...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Maureen Conway for En Ka Society - June 13, 2023 - Parish of the Epiphany; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - June 23, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Steve Poulin for CAMPS - June 24, 2023 - St. Eulalia's Parish Hall 50 Ridge Street; Jillian Hartline for Book Ends - June 21, 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 Maureen Conway for En Ka Society - June 13, 2023 - Parish of the Epiphany; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - June 23, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Steve Poulin for CAMPS - June 24, 2023 - St. Eulalia's Parish Hall 50 Ridge Street; Jillian Hartline for Book Ends - June 21, 2023 - Book Ends, 559 Main Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Ellen Knight, Winchester Archivist, as a Special Municipal Employee to June 5, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve Ellen Knight, Winchester Archivist, as a Special Municipal Employee to June 5, 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 approve Ellen Knight, Winchester Archivist, as a Special Municipal Employee to June 5, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes for March 27, 2023 and April 10, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for March 27, 2023 and April 10, 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 27, 2023 and April 10, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (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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