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July 31, 2023
13 recorded votes, 11 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
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 160 Forest Street, Winchester Hospital PILOT, Waterfield Lot, Washington/Swanton Street - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 160 Forest Street, Winchester Hospital PILOT, Waterfield Lot, Washington/Swanton Street - 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 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, Winchester Hospital PILOT, Waterfield Lot, Washington/Swanton Street - 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 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)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Michael Wayne to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Michael Wayne 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 Michael Wayne to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Grant of Location
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install one joint ownership pole and approximately 14-feet of conduit from new pole 424/3A within the public right-of-way to provide electric service to...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install one joint ownership pole and approximately 14-feet of conduit from new pole 424/3A within the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 3 Wainwright Road. 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 one joint ownership pole and approximately 14-feet of conduit from new pole 424/3A within the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 3 Wainwright Road. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Comcast Grant of Locations
Approve the Comcast Grant of Location to install approximately 35-feet of conduit from pole 15/3 within the public right-of-way to provide Comcast service to 25 River Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Comcast Grant of Location to install approximately 35-feet of conduit from pole 15/3 within the public right-of-way to provide Comcast 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 Comcast Grant of Location to install approximately 35-feet of conduit from pole 15/3 within the public right-of-way to provide Comcast service to 25 River Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Comcast Grant of Location to install approximately 25-feet of conduit from pole 424/3 within the public right-of-way to provide Comcast service to 3 Wainwright Road
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Comcast Grant of Location to install approximately 25-feet of conduit from pole 424/3 within the public right-of-way to provide Comcast service to 3 Wainwright Road. 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 Comcast Grant of Location to install approximately 25-feet of conduit from pole 424/3 within the public right-of-way to provide Comcast service to 3 Wainwright Road. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Dennett Road
To take no action on Dennett Road at this point and direct the Town Engineer to monitor the area
*Motion That the Select Board to take no action on Dennett Road at this point and direct the Town Engineer to monitor the area. 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 to take no action on Dennett Road at this point and direct the Town Engineer to monitor the area. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Parking Hearing Officer Appointment
Appoint Louis Torname as the Parking Hearing Officer and waive the 15-day wait period
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Louis Torname as the Parking Hearing Officer and waive the 15-day wait period. 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 Louis Torname as the Parking Hearing Officer and waive the 15-day wait period. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Muraco Culvert Flood Mitigation Project : Debt Exclusion cost increases (DOR application)
Accepts the revised cost estimate from VHB dated July 18, 2023 for the Muraco Culvert flood mitigation project and attests that the increased project costs are not related to project scope...
*Motion That the Select Board accepts the revised cost estimate from VHB dated July 18, 2023 for the Muraco Culvert flood mitigation project and attests that the increased project costs are not related to project scope changes, and further authorizes the Town Manager to submit the executed form to DOR for approval. 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 accepts the revised cost estimate from VHB dated July 18, 2023 for the Muraco Culvert flood mitigation project and attests that the increased project costs are not related to project scope changes, and further authorizes the Town Manager to submit the executed form to DOR for approval. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Washington/Swanton Update
Approve to extend the due diligence to September 12, 2023
*Motion: That the Select Board approve to extend the due diligence to September 12, 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 to extend the due diligence to September 12, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Waterfield Lot Update
Approve the due diligence to December 1, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement
*MotionThat the Select Board approve the due diligence to December 1, 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
“*MotionThat the Select Board approve the due diligence to December 1, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - August 13, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Erika Gorgenyi for Wright-Locke Farm - August 10, 12, 15 & 17, 2023 -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - August 13, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Erika Gorgenyi for Wright-Locke Farm - August 10, 12, 15 & 17, 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 License(s) for Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - August 13, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Erika Gorgenyi for Wright-Locke Farm - August 10, 12, 15 & 17, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm. 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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