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September 26, 2023
9 recorded votes, 6 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 Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, 20 Glenwood, 955 Main St - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, 20 Glenwood, 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. 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 Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, 20 Glenwood, 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. 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, Prior, Fallon, 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, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $17,966.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of September
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $17,966.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of September. 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, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $17,966.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of September. 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)
Committees & Commissions Appointments : Climate Action Advisory Committee
Reappoint Jason Bers to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Jason Bers to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2026. Prior - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci Motion Passes 4-1 No - Bettencourt
Yes: Brady, Fallon, Mucci, PriorNo: Bettencourt
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Jason Bers to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2026. Prior - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci Motion Passes 4-1 No - Bettencourt.” (Motion: Prior, second: Brady)
Appoint Rachel Chidsey to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Rachel Chidsey to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2024. Prior - Fallon VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci Motion Passes 4-1 No - Bettencourt
Yes: Brady, Fallon, Mucci, PriorNo: Bettencourt
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Rachel Chidsey to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2024. Prior - Fallon VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci Motion Passes 4-1 No - Bettencourt.” (Motion: Prior, second: Fallon)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Paul Launie for The Nolan Group - October 19, 2023 - The Nolan Group, 48 Mt. Vernon St #300; Knaide Rosenberg for Studio on the Common - September 28, October...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Paul Launie for The Nolan Group - October 19, 2023 - The Nolan Group, 48 Mt. Vernon St #300; Knaide Rosenberg for Studio on the Common - September 28, October 5, 12, & 19, 2023 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - October 27 & November 25, 2023 - Sanborn House; Erika Gorgenyi for Wright-Locke Farm - October 1 & 2, 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 Paul Launie for The Nolan Group - October 19, 2023 - The Nolan Group, 48 Mt. Vernon St #300; Knaide Rosenberg for Studio on the Common - September 28, October 5, 12, & 19, 2023 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - October 27 & November 25, 2023 - Sanborn House; Erika Gorgenyi for Wright-Locke Farm - October 1 & 2, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for June 26, 2023, July 17 & 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for June 26, 2023, July 17 & 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 meeting minutes for June 26, 2023, July 17 & 31, 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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