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October 5, 2023
13 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Anthea Brady took part remotely.
Present: Richard Mucci, Michael Bettencourt, John Fallon, Michelle Prior, Anthea Brady
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 - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, 20 Glenwood - 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. Bettencourt - 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 Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, 20 Glenwood - 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. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Bettencourt, 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. Bettencourt - Prior 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. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant of $6,930 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Town of Winchester
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant of $6,930 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Town of Winchester. Bettencourt - Fallon 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 Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant of $6,930 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Town of Winchester. Bettencourt - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Fallon)
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $10,000, $5,000 from the Mary Murphy Foundation and $5,000 from the Law Firm of Hall and Sullivan to the Town of Winchester to be put towards the...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $10,000, $5,000 from the Mary Murphy Foundation and $5,000 from the Law Firm of Hall and Sullivan to the Town of Winchester to be put towards the John J. Memorial. Bettencourt - Prior 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 in the amount of $10,000, $5,000 from the Mary Murphy Foundation and $5,000 from the Law Firm of Hall and Sullivan to the Town of Winchester to be put towards the John J. Memorial. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
Eversource Overnight Work
Approve the Eversource overnight work on Waterfield Road beginning October 16, 2023, for six nights from 12:00 - 7:00 a.m. with the conditions raised by the Police Department that the sidewalks...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource overnight work on Waterfield Road beginning October 16, 2023, for six nights from 12:00 - 7:00 a.m. with the conditions raised by the Police Department that the sidewalks are open, the streets are plated, and the parking spots are not blocked during construction. Bettencourt - Prior 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 overnight work on Waterfield Road beginning October 16, 2023, for six nights from 12:00 - 7:00 a.m. with the conditions raised by the Police Department that the sidewalks are open, the streets are plated, and the parking spots are not blocked during construction. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
Town Center Electrical Improvements-Chamber of Commerce Gift-in-Kind
Approve the Chamber's request to do electrical work in the Town Center for the conditions discussed with staff which would be a gift-in- kind project, work with the contractor and the town to...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Chamber's request to do electrical work in the Town Center for the conditions discussed with staff which would be a gift-in- kind project, work with the contractor and the town to effectuate that outcome. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED
Anthea Brady had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 Chamber's request to do electrical work in the Town Center for the conditions discussed with staff which would be a gift-in- kind project, work with the contractor and the town to effectuate that outcome. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes
Approve the issuance of $1,481,080 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes as more particularly described in the document prepared by bond counsel distributed to the Board
*Motion That the Select Board vote to approve the issuance of $1,481,080 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes as more particularly described in the document prepared by bond counsel distributed to the Board. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED
Anthea Brady had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 vote to approve the issuance of $1,481,080 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes as more particularly described in the document prepared by bond counsel distributed to the Board. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
Post-65 Retiree Medicare Buy-In
Approve the proposed change effective January 1, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the proposed change effective January 1, 2024. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED
Anthea Brady had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 proposed change effective January 1, 2024. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Approve the proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board except for the Lynch solar panels that will be taken up on October 16th
*Motion That the Select Board approve the proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board except for the Lynch solar panels that will be taken up on October 16th. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED
Anthea Brady had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board except for the Lynch solar panels that will be taken up on October 16th. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Alexandra Cirelli for Griffin Museum - October 21, 2023, November 4 & 15, 2023; Jaspreet Pabla for Raagini Indian Bistro - November 8, 2023 - Sanborn House
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Alexandra Cirelli for Griffin Museum - October 21, 2023, November 4 & 15, 2023; Jaspreet Pabla for Raagini Indian Bistro - November 8, 2023 - Sanborn House. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED
Anthea Brady had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 Alexandra Cirelli for Griffin Museum - October 21, 2023, November 4 & 15, 2023; Jaspreet Pabla for Raagini Indian Bistro - November 8, 2023 - Sanborn House. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Thomas Allen for Arlington Brewing Company - October 15, 2023 - Outdoor event at 82 Ridge Street with the following conditions: Post "No alcoholic beverages...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Thomas Allen for Arlington Brewing Company - October 15, 2023 - Outdoor event at 82 Ridge Street with the following conditions: Post "No alcoholic beverages past this point" signs to keep attendees in a contained area; a police detail as necessary if required by the Winchester Police; and no parking at Mullen Field without the permission of the Winchester Recreation Department. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED
Anthea Brady had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 Thomas Allen for Arlington Brewing Company - October 15, 2023 - Outdoor event at 82 Ridge Street with the following conditions: Post "No alcoholic beverages past this point" signs to keep attendees in a contained area; a police detail as necessary if required by the Winchester Police; and no parking at Mullen Field without the permission of the Winchester Recreation Department. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
Approve the meeting minutes for August 14, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for August 14, 2023. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED
Anthea Brady had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 August 14, 2023. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci
Anthea Brady had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Bettencourt, 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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