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September 11, 2023
20 recorded votes, 18 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 Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, Winchester Hospital Pilot Agreement, The Vale Land Transfer, 160 Forest St, 955...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, Winchester Hospital Pilot Agreement, The Vale Land Transfer, 160 Forest St, 955 Main St - 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, Prior, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, Winchester Hospital Pilot Agreement, The Vale Land Transfer, 160 Forest St, 955 Main St - 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, 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, 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, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $600 from Gail & Stephen Mulloy to the Recreation Department, $500 for a memorial bench and other supplies at the Parker Ellis Tennis Courts; and $100 to the...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $600 from Gail & Stephen Mulloy to the Recreation Department, $500 for a memorial bench and other supplies at the Parker Ellis Tennis Courts; and $100 to the Recreation Department 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 $600 from Gail & Stephen Mulloy to the Recreation Department, $500 for a memorial bench and other supplies at the Parker Ellis Tennis Courts; and $100 to the Recreation Department Gift Account. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, the FY24 State 911 Department Support & Incentive Grant of $65,826 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police Department
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the FY24 State 911 Department Support & Incentive Grant of $65,826 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police 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, the FY24 State 911 Department Support & Incentive Grant of $65,826 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police Department. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, the FY24 State 911 Department Training Grant of $16,390.80 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police Department
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the FY24 State 911 Department Training Grant of $16,390.80 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police 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, the FY24 State 911 Department Training Grant of $16,390.80 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police Department. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Timothy Bigelow and Peter Grove to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Timothy Bigelow and Peter Grove 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 Timothy Bigelow and Peter Grove to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Verizon Grant of Location
Approve the Verizon Grant of Location to install approximately 3-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide Verizon service to 3 Wainwright Road
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Verizon Grant of Location to install approximately 3-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide Verizon 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 Verizon Grant of Location to install approximately 3-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide Verizon service to 3 Wainwright Road. 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 within the public right- of-way to provide electric service to 3 Wellington Road
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install one joint ownership pole and approximately 14-feet of conduit within the public right- of-way to provide electric service to 3 Wellington 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 within the public right- of-way to provide electric service to 3 Wellington Road. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments : Climate Action Advisory Committee
Appoint Madeleine Kolberg to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Madeleine Kolberg to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2024. Prior - 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 Madeleine Kolberg to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2024. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Prior, second: Bettencourt)
Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Intermunicipal Agreement
Approve Jen Murphy's request to join and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Intermunicipal Agreement
*Motion That the Select Board approve Jen Murphy's request to join and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Intermunicipal 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 Jen Murphy's request to join and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Intermunicipal Agreement. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Review 20 Glenwood RFP Responses
Accept the RFP proposal with the exception of the second condition around the sidewalks
*Motion That the Select Board accept the RFP proposal with the exception of the second condition around the sidewalks. Brady - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Prior, Mucci Motion Passes 3-1 No - Bettencourt
Yes: Brady, Mucci, PriorNo: Bettencourt
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept the RFP proposal with the exception of the second condition around the sidewalks. Brady - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Prior, Mucci Motion Passes 3-1 No - Bettencourt.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Approve Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles in substantial form as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles in substantial form 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 Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles in substantial form as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Washington/Swanton Project
Approve to extend the due diligence to October 17, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement
*Motion That the Select Board approve to extend the due diligence to October 17, 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 to extend the due diligence to October 17, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Lynch School Proprietary Specification Vote
Approve the six specified items listed in the memo presented to the Select Board from Margaret White, Special Projects Manager, dated September 6, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve the six specified items listed in the memo presented to the Select Board from Margaret White, Special Projects Manager, dated September 6, 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 the six specified items listed in the memo presented to the Select Board from Margaret White, Special Projects Manager, dated September 6, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 23 & 24, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - September 23 & October 28...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 23 & 24, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - September 23 & October 28, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Mark Gallager for The Jenks Senior Center - September 29, 2023 - The Jenks Senior Center; Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - September 14, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church St; Nan Shanahan for Better Homes & Garden - September 22, 2023 - Better Homes & Garden, 522 Main St; Hilda Wong-Doo for Winchester Cultural District - October 15, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Maria Tilkens for Bubble Bar Boston - November 18, 2023 - Town Hall Auditorium; Kathleen Costello for The Hive - September 13, 2023 - The Hive 553 Main Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - September 20, 26 & 28,2023 - 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 Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 23 & 24, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - September 23 & October 28, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm; Mark Gallager for The Jenks Senior Center - September 29, 2023 - The Jenks Senior Center; Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - September 14, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church St; Nan Shanahan for Better Homes & Garden - September 22, 2023 - Better Homes & Garden, 522 Main St; Hilda Wong-Doo for Winchester Cultural District - October 15, 2023 - Griffin Museum; Maria Tilkens for Bubble Bar Boston - November 18, 2023 - Town Hall Auditorium; Kathleen Costello for The Hive - September 13, 2023 - The Hive 553 Main Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - September 20, 26 & 28,2023 - Book Ends 559 Main Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the First Congregational Church request to use the Town Common for their Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m
*Motion That the Select Board approve the First Congregational Church request to use the Town Common for their Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 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 First Congregational Church request to use the Town Common for their Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Sidewalk Permit for commercial purposes for Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street, permit to expire December 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Sidewalk Permit for commercial purposes for Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street, permit to expire December 31, 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 the Sidewalk Permit for commercial purposes for Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street, permit to expire December 31, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
*Motion That the Select Board approve the June 5, 2023 meeting minutes. 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 June 5, 2023 meeting minutes. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Chamber of Commerce request to place approximately 1,000 8x12 American flags on the town property strip of land in between the street & sidewalk along the route of the Glen Doherty...
*Motion That the Select Board approve Chamber of Commerce request to place approximately 1,000 8x12 American flags on the town property strip of land in between the street & sidewalk along the route of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation Road Race which will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Placement will be done by volunteers a few days before the race 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 Chamber of Commerce request to place approximately 1,000 8x12 American flags on the town property strip of land in between the street & sidewalk along the route of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation Road Race which will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Placement will be done by volunteers a few days before the race Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. The vote lists John Fallon, who was not recorded as present at the time; the names and the attendance do not match, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (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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