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October 16, 2023
14 recorded votes, 11 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, 955 Main St - 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, donations in the amount of $307 from individuals and families of the Winchester Recreation Department to the Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $307 from individuals and families of the Winchester Recreation Department to the Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund. 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 in the amount of $307 from individuals and families of the Winchester Recreation Department to the Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,000 from the Winchester Hospital Community Benefits/Community Relations program to the Health Department/Board of Health for prevention programming
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,000 from the Winchester Hospital Community Benefits/Community Relations program to the Health Department/Board of Health for prevention programming. 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 $5,000 from the Winchester Hospital Community Benefits/Community Relations program to the Health Department/Board of Health for prevention programming. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
BUSINESS
Rescind the original award
*Motion That the Select Board rescind the original award. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Yes: Bettencourt, Prior 2-3 No: Brady, Fallon, Mucci Motion Fails
Yes: Bettencourt, PriorNo: Brady, Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board rescind the original award. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Yes: Bettencourt, Prior 2-3 No: Brady, Fallon, Mucci Motion Fails.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
Use up to $2,500 from the Select Board Housing Fund to have T.H. Reenstierna do a new appraisal of 20 Glenwood Avenue
*Motion That the Select Board use up to $2,500 from the Select Board Housing Fund to have T.H. Reenstierna do a new appraisal of 20 Glenwood Avenue. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior 4-1 No: Mucci Motion Passes
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, PriorNo: Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board use up to $2,500 from the Select Board Housing Fund to have T.H. Reenstierna do a new appraisal of 20 Glenwood Avenue. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior 4-1 No: Mucci Motion Passes.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Employee Health Care & Health Insurance Stabilization Fund Guidelines
Adopt the Employee Health Care & Health Insurance Stabilization Fund guidelines as amended
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Employee Health Care & Health Insurance Stabilization Fund guidelines as amended. 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 Employee Health Care & Health Insurance Stabilization Fund guidelines as amended. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Lynch Solar
Support the acquisition and installation and that we appropriate money to pay for the installation and acquisition of the solar panels on the Lynch Elementary School using $300,00 in free cash...
*Motion That the Select Board support the acquisition and installation and that we appropriate money to pay for the installation and acquisition of the solar panels on the Lynch Elementary School using $300,00 in free cash leaving the borrowing at 2.8 million dollars. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior 4-1 No: Mucci Motion Passes
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, PriorNo: Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board support the acquisition and installation and that we appropriate money to pay for the installation and acquisition of the solar panels on the Lynch Elementary School using $300,00 in free cash leaving the borrowing at 2.8 million dollars. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior 4-1 No: Mucci Motion Passes.” (Motion: Prior, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the motion for the Power Purchase Agreement in the event that it is necessary as currently drafted
*Motion That the Select Board approve the motion for the Power Purchase Agreement in the event that it is necessary as currently drafted. 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 motion for the Power Purchase Agreement in the event that it is necessary as currently drafted. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Fall Town Meeting Warrant Vote & Select Board Motions
Approve the warrant for Fall Town Meeting subject to clerical edits or edits from staff and Town Counsel
*Motion That the Select Board approve the warrant for Fall Town Meeting subject to clerical edits or edits from staff and Town Counsel. 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 warrant for Fall Town Meeting subject to clerical edits or edits from staff and Town Counsel. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Washington/Swanton Streets
Approve the 5th amendment due diligence to January 17, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the 5th amendment due diligence to January 17, 2024. 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 5th amendment due diligence to January 17, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Electra Govoni for Winchester Historical Society - November 3, 2023 & December 3, 2023 - Sanborn House; Connie Schulz for Rita's Catering - October 20, 2023 -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Electra Govoni for Winchester Historical Society - November 3, 2023 & December 3, 2023 - Sanborn House; Connie Schulz for Rita's Catering - October 20, 2023 - Sanborn House; Leanne Shapiro Govaert for Party Accommodator - October 21, 2023 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - October 26, 2023 - Studio on the Common; Thomas Grenon for Simply Serving - October 28, 2023 - Sanborn House; Ambika Patel for Wright-Locke Farm - October 19, 2023 - Wright-Locke All Seasons Barn. 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 Electra Govoni for Winchester Historical Society - November 3, 2023 & December 3, 2023 - Sanborn House; Connie Schulz for Rita's Catering - October 20, 2023 - Sanborn House; Leanne Shapiro Govaert for Party Accommodator - October 21, 2023 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - October 26, 2023 - Studio on the Common; Thomas Grenon for Simply Serving - October 28, 2023 - Sanborn House; Ambika Patel for Wright-Locke Farm - October 19, 2023 - Wright-Locke All Seasons Barn. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the annual Veterans Day parade to be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 beginning at 10:15 a.m. at the High School and ending at the Edward F. O'Connell Memorial Plaza
*Motion That the Select Board approve the annual Veterans Day parade to be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 beginning at 10:15 a.m. at the High School and ending at the Edward F. O'Connell Memorial Plaza. 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 annual Veterans Day parade to be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 beginning at 10:15 a.m. at the High School and ending at the Edward F. O'Connell Memorial Plaza. 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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