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October 30, 2023
25 recorded votes, 22 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 - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot - 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 - 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 October
*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 October. 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 October. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $480 for the appreciation of services provided and general operations of Council on Aging programs/activities
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $480 for the appreciation of services provided and general operations of Council on Aging programs/activities. 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 $480 for the appreciation of services provided and general operations of Council on Aging programs/activities. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Christoper Ellison, James Tobin, and Josh Canada to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Christoper Ellison, James Tobin, and Josh Canada 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 Christoper Ellison, James Tobin, and Josh Canada to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Verizon Grant of Location : River Street
Approve the Verizon Grant of Location to install approximately 35-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide Verizon service to 25 River Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Verizon Grant of Location to install approximately 35-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide Verizon 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 Verizon Grant of Location to install approximately 35-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide Verizon service to 25 River Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Grant of Location : Cambridge Street
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install approximately 50-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide service for electric vehicle charging station at the commercial...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install approximately 50-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide service for electric vehicle charging station at the commercial property at 353 Cambridge 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 Eversource Grant of Location to install approximately 50-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide service for electric vehicle charging station at the commercial property at 353 Cambridge Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Restaurant All Alcohol License
Approve the Restaurant All Alcohol License with the Town of Winchester for Seregio, Inc. d/b/a Ristorante Serena located at 831 Main Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Restaurant All Alcohol License with the Town of Winchester for Seregio, Inc. d/b/a Ristorante Serena located at 831 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 the Restaurant All Alcohol License with the Town of Winchester for Seregio, Inc. d/b/a Ristorante Serena located at 831 Main Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Senior Circuit Breaker
Approve a 200% tax credit for each approved client
*Motion That the Select Board approve a 200% tax credit for each approved client. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Mucci 4-1 No: Fallon Motion Passes
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Mucci, PriorNo: Fallon
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve a 200% tax credit for each approved client. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Mucci 4-1 No: Fallon Motion Passes.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Brady)
Lynch Solar Update
Amend the Article 18 motion
*Motion That the Select Board amend the Article 18 motion. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior 3-2 No: Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, PriorNo: Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board amend the Article 18 motion. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior 3-2 No: Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes.” (Motion: Prior, second: Bettencourt)
Authorize Michelle Prior to prepare the memo for Town Meeting
*Motion That the Select Board authorize Michelle Prior to prepare the memo for Town Meeting. Bettencourt - Brady 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 authorize Michelle Prior to prepare the memo for Town Meeting. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Brady)
OPEB Policy
Adopt the OPEB Policy as presented
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the OPEB Policy as presented. Bettencourt - Brady 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 OPEB Policy as presented. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Brady)
Fall Town Meeting Warrant Vote & Select Board Motions
Approve favorable action for Town Meeting Consent Agenda items
*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action for Town Meeting Consent Agenda items. 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 favorable action for Town Meeting Consent Agenda items. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve favorable action for Articles 1, 2 and 4
*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action for Articles 1, 2 and 4. 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 favorable action for Articles 1, 2 and 4. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve favorable action for Motions 1-20 in Article 5
*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action for Motions 1-20 in Article 5. 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 favorable action for Motions 1-20 in Article 5. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve favorable action for Articles 6, 7, and 8
*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action for Articles 6, 7, and 8. 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 favorable action for Articles 6, 7, and 8. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve favorable action for Articles 10 and 11
*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action for Articles 10 and 11. 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 favorable action for Articles 10 and 11. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve favorable action for Article 12
*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action for Article 12. 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 favorable action for Article 12. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve favorable action for Articles 18, 18, 19, 20 and 22
*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action for Articles 18, 18, 19, 20 and 22. 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 favorable action for Articles 18, 18, 19, 20 and 22. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve favorable action for Article 33
*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action for Article 33. 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 favorable action for Article 33. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CPA Working Group
Give the Affordable Housing Trust 90 days to come up with a plan and if it doesn't work it will go to the applicant
*Motion That the Select Board give the Affordable Housing Trust 90 days to come up with a plan and if it doesn't work it will go to the applicant. 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 give the Affordable Housing Trust 90 days to come up with a plan and if it doesn't work it will go to the applicant. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Yes: Bettencourt, Prior 2-3 No: Brady, Fallon, Mucci Motion Fails.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
Enter into a Purchase & Sale with the successful bidder with a closing date of November 15th
*Motion That the Select Board enter into a Purchase & Sale with the successful bidder with a closing date of November 15th. Fallon - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, Mucci 3-2 No: Bettencourt, Prior Motion Passes
Yes: Brady, Fallon, MucciNo: Bettencourt, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board enter into a Purchase & Sale with the successful bidder with a closing date of November 15th. Fallon - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, Mucci 3-2 No: Bettencourt, Prior Motion Passes.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Daniela Hyacinthe for Studio on the Common - November 10, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street; Gregory Cedrone for Seven Saws Brewing - November 3...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Daniela Hyacinthe for Studio on the Common - November 10, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street; Gregory Cedrone for Seven Saws Brewing - November 3, 2023 wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Paul Launie for The Nolan Group - November 6, 2023 - The Nolan Group 48 Mt. Vernon Street; Shauneen Donlon for Revel - November 15 &27, 2023 and December 1, 2023 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - November 1, 2, & 6, 2023 - Book Ends 599 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 Daniela Hyacinthe for Studio on the Common - November 10, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street; Gregory Cedrone for Seven Saws Brewing - November 3, 2023 wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Paul Launie for The Nolan Group - November 6, 2023 - The Nolan Group 48 Mt. Vernon Street; Shauneen Donlon for Revel - November 15 &27, 2023 and December 1, 2023 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - November 1, 2, & 6, 2023 - Book Ends 599 Main Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Matt & Laura Gordon's request to place a Salvation Army 'kettle' on the sidewalk in front of the Winchester Starbucks for the following Saturdays, December 2nd, December 9th, December...
*Motion That the Select Board approve Matt & Laura Gordon's request to place a Salvation Army 'kettle' on the sidewalk in front of the Winchester Starbucks for the following Saturdays, December 2nd, December 9th, December 16th, and December 23rd from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 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 Matt & Laura Gordon's request to place a Salvation Army 'kettle' on the sidewalk in front of the Winchester Starbucks for the following Saturdays, December 2nd, December 9th, December 16th, and December 23rd from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 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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