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November 20, 2023
13 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 Sanborn Place, Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Sanborn Place, 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 Sanborn Place, 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, a State Formula Grant Funding of $75,572 from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for services and programs for Winchester's older residents
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a State Formula Grant Funding of $75,572 from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for services and programs for Winchester's older residents 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 State Formula Grant Funding of $75,572 from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for services and programs for Winchester's older residents Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Tax Levy Classification
Approve the selected Residential Tax Factor of 1.0 as recommended by Dan McGurl, Town Assessor on the Director of Assessments' Classification Tax Allocation form for 2024
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the selected Residential Tax Factor of 1.0 as recommended by Dan McGurl, Town Assessor on the Director of Assessments' Classification Tax Allocation form for 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 selected Residential Tax Factor of 1.0 as recommended by Dan McGurl, Town Assessor on the Director of Assessments' Classification Tax Allocation form for 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Take no action on questions 2, 3, and 4 on the same form
*Motion That the Select Board take no action on questions 2, 3, and 4 on the same form. 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 take no action on questions 2, 3, and 4 on the same form. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
Appoint William McPadden to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee term to expire May 31, 2025
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint William McPadden to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee term to expire May 31, 2025. 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 appoint William McPadden to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee term to expire May 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Susan McPhee to the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board term to expire October 31, 2026
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Susan McPhee to the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board term to expire October 31, 2026. 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 reappoint Susan McPhee to the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board term to expire October 31, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint David Judelson to the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board term to expire October 31, 2025
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint David Judelson to the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board term to expire October 31, 2025. 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 appoint David Judelson to the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board term to expire October 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eagle Scout Project
Approve Tim Hamilton's Eagle Scout project to refurbish Dennett Park
*Motion That the Select Board approve Tim Hamilton's Eagle Scout project to refurbish Dennett Park. 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 approve Tim Hamilton's Eagle Scout project to refurbish Dennett Park. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Brady)
Transfer Station Fee Review
Approve the Transfer Station permit fee increases to begin January 1, 2024; Residential-$277 and Capital Fee-$63, Residential 2nd vehicle-$30, Commercial Waste/Household-$175, Commercial...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Transfer Station permit fee increases to begin January 1, 2024; Residential-$277 and Capital Fee-$63, Residential 2nd vehicle-$30, Commercial Waste/Household-$175, Commercial Mixed-$200, and Building& Demo Debris-$235. Mucci - 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 approve the Transfer Station permit fee increases to begin January 1, 2024; Residential-$277 and Capital Fee-$63, Residential 2nd vehicle-$30, Commercial Waste/Household-$175, Commercial Mixed-$200, and Building& Demo Debris-$235. Mucci - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Mucci, second: Brady)
Waterfield Lot Design Update
Approve the design changes by Civico as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the design changes by Civico 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 approve the design changes by Civico as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Alexandra Cirelli for Griffin Museum - December 16, 2023 & January 20, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - November 27, 2023 -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Alexandra Cirelli for Griffin Museum - December 16, 2023 & January 20, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - November 27, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street; Deborah DePeter for Bryant Park Design - November 27, 2023 - Bryant Park Design 9 Winchester Terrace. Brady - Prior VOTED
Michael Bettencourt 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 - December 16, 2023 & January 20, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - November 27, 2023 - Studio on the Common, 22 Church Street; Deborah DePeter for Bryant Park Design - November 27, 2023 - Bryant Park Design 9 Winchester Terrace. Brady - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, 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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