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July 17, 2023
22 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard Mucci, Anthea Brady, Michael Bettencourt, Michelle Prior, John Fallon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SELECT BOARD GOALS AND WORK PLAN
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 160 Forest Street, Shannon Estates Property - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 160 Forest Street, Shannon Estates Property - 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 - 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 Street, Shannon Estates Property - 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 - 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 $375 from Friends of Winchester Recreation to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $375 from Friends of Winchester Recreation 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 Friends of Winchester Recreation to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,500 from Friends of Winchester Recreation to the Recreation Department towards purchasing signs
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,500 from Friends of Winchester Recreation to the Recreation Department towards purchasing signs. 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 $2,500 from Friends of Winchester Recreation to the Recreation Department towards purchasing signs. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $250 from Fells Hardware Inc. to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $250 from Fells Hardware Inc. 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 $250 from Fells Hardware Inc. to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $648 from individuals/families of Winchester Recreation Department to be used for the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors program
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $648 from individuals/families of Winchester Recreation Department to be used for the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors 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, donations of $648 from individuals/families of Winchester Recreation Department to be used for the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors program. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $500,000 from the Office of Housing and Economic Development to the Town of Winchester to fund the design and engineering services for the development of final...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $500,000 from the Office of Housing and Economic Development to the Town of Winchester to fund the design and engineering services for the development of final design plans for the proposed streetscape improvements to the downtown between Quill Rotary and the Main Street Bridge. 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 grant of $500,000 from the Office of Housing and Economic Development to the Town of Winchester to fund the design and engineering services for the development of final design plans for the proposed streetscape improvements to the downtown between Quill Rotary and the Main Street Bridge. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $50,000 from the Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Town of Winchester to fund the Housing Production Plan Update
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $50,000 from the Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Town of Winchester to fund the Housing Production Plan Update. 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 grant of $50,000 from the Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Town of Winchester to fund the Housing Production Plan Update. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Memorial Day observance to be deposited into the Police...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Memorial Day observance to be deposited into the Police 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 $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Memorial Day observance to be deposited into the Police 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 Thomas Kennedy and Diane Full to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Thomas Kennedy and Diane Full 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 Thomas Kennedy and Diane Full to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Continued from June 5, 2023
Approve the amendment of the First House Pub Outdoor Dining application for the installation of the four trellises
*Motion That the Select Board approve the amendment of the First House Pub Outdoor Dining application for the installation of the four trellises. 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 amendment of the First House Pub Outdoor Dining application for the installation of the four trellises. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
HEARINGS
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install approximately 6-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to serve the residence at 404 Main Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install approximately 6-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to serve the residence at 404 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 the Eversource Grant of Location to install approximately 6-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to serve the residence at 404 Main Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
John Sullivan Memorial Request
Approve the John Sullivan Memorial as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the John Sullivan Memorial as presented. 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 John Sullivan Memorial as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Utility Box Program
Approve the use of the utility boxes as presented and that the Town reserves the right, at any time, to remove and repaint
*Motion That the Select Board approve the use of the utility boxes as presented and that the Town reserves the right, at any time, to remove and repaint. 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 use of the utility boxes as presented and that the Town reserves the right, at any time, to remove and repaint. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Communications Study Plan
Approve the use of $51,500 from the Hospital Gift Account to fund a communications study plan from the Collings Center for Public Management
*Motion That the Select Board approve the use of $51,500 from the Hospital Gift Account to fund a communications study plan from the Collings Center for Public Management. 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 use of $51,500 from the Hospital Gift Account to fund a communications study plan from the Collings Center for Public Management. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA Discussion
Rescind the remaining balances of the ARPA fund allocations voted on 11/29/21 and 1/5/22 related to the Health Department requests for COVID testing, contract tracing and risk communication...
*Motion: That the Select Board rescind the remaining balances of the ARPA fund allocations voted on 11/29/21 and 1/5/22 related to the Health Department requests for COVID testing, contract tracing and risk communication (approved for $171,635 on 11/29/21) and for additional COVID-19 mitigating measures (approved for $295,000 on 1/5/22). The combined remaining balance of these allocations to rescind as of July 15, 2023 is $233,007. 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 rescind the remaining balances of the ARPA fund allocations voted on 11/29/21 and 1/5/22 related to the Health Department requests for COVID testing, contract tracing and risk communication (approved for $171,635 on 11/29/21) and for additional COVID-19 mitigating measures (approved for $295,000 on 1/5/22). The combined remaining balance of these allocations to rescind as of July 15, 2023 is $233,007. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Allocate $75,000 from ARPA funds to the Health Department for COVID related supplies and materials in the amount of $65,000 and for COVID related professional services in the amount of $10,000
*Motion: That the Select Board allocate $75,000 from ARPA funds to the Health Department for COVID related supplies and materials in the amount of $65,000 and for COVID related professional services in the amount of $10,000. 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 allocate $75,000 from ARPA funds to the Health Department for COVID related supplies and materials in the amount of $65,000 and for COVID related professional services in the amount of $10,000. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
All Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption
Adopt the All Hazards Mitigation Plan as presented
*Motion: That the Select Board adopt the All Hazards Mitigation Plan as presented. 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 All Hazards Mitigation Plan as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Reappoint Allan Eydan to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee new term to expire May 31, 2026
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Allan Eydan to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee new term to expire May 31, 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 reappoint Allan Eydan to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee new term to expire May 31, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Nick Caso for Notch Brewing Co. - July 29, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - July 27, 2023 & August 3, 10, & 17, 2023 - Studio...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Nick Caso for Notch Brewing Co. - July 29, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - July 27, 2023 & August 3, 10, & 17, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church 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 Nick Caso for Notch Brewing Co. - July 29, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - July 27, 2023 & August 3, 10, & 17, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes for May 15 & 22, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for May 15 & 22, 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 May 15 & 22, 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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