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November 6, 2023
7 recorded votes, 4 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, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton, 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. 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, 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. 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. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, 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, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Fall 2023 Warrant Articles
Approved Article 11 as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approved Article 11 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 approved Article 11 as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 18
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 18. Fallon - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Motion Passes 3-2 No: Fallon, Mucci
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, PriorNo: Fallon, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 18. Fallon - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Motion Passes 3-2 No: Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Waterfield Orphan Parcel
Convey to Justin Kao and Jessica Qu, a parcel of land known as 20 Glenwood Avenue, Massachusetts as authorized pursuant to Article 7 of the April 26, 2021 Winchester Spring Annual Town Meeting and...
*Motion That the Select Board convey to Justin Kao and Jessica Qu, a parcel of land known as 20 Glenwood Avenue, Massachusetts as authorized pursuant to Article 7 of the April 26, 2021 Winchester Spring Annual Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Richard M. Mucci to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the disposition of said property. Brady - Fallon VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes 3-2 No: Bettencourt, Prior
Yes: Brady, Fallon, MucciNo: Bettencourt, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board convey to Justin Kao and Jessica Qu, a parcel of land known as 20 Glenwood Avenue, Massachusetts as authorized pursuant to Article 7 of the April 26, 2021 Winchester Spring Annual Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Richard M. Mucci to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the disposition of said property. Brady - Fallon VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes 3-2 No: Bettencourt, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - November 13, 15, & 30, 2023, December 2, & 5, 2023 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Ann Hibbard for En Ka Society - December 3...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - November 13, 15, & 30, 2023, December 2, & 5, 2023 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Ann Hibbard for En Ka Society - December 3, 2023 - En Ka Exchange 1037 Main Street; Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - December 2, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - November 25, 2023 - Griffin Museum. 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 Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - November 13, 15, & 30, 2023, December 2, & 5, 2023 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Ann Hibbard for En Ka Society - December 3, 2023 - En Ka Exchange 1037 Main Street; Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - December 2, 2023 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - November 25, 2023 - Griffin Museum. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Brady - Bettencourt 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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