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November 27, 2023
12 recorded votes, 9 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; 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 - 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, a grant of $3,600 from the En Ka Society to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community to purchase two Aggressor Suits for R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) training
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $3,600 from the En Ka Society to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community to purchase two Aggressor Suits for R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) training. 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 grant of $3,600 from the En Ka Society to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community to purchase two Aggressor Suits for R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) training. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $13,847.77 from Chris Nissen and the former Winchester Youth Wrestling Account for the Winchester Recreation Youth Wrestling program
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $13,847.77 from Chris Nissen and the former Winchester Youth Wrestling Account for the Winchester Recreation Youth Wrestling program. 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 $13,847.77 from Chris Nissen and the former Winchester Youth Wrestling Account for the Winchester Recreation Youth Wrestling program. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Grant of Location Ravenscroft
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install a new utility pole within the public right-of-way to provide service to the residence at 2 Ravenscroft Road without encroaching on abutting...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install a new utility pole within the public right-of-way to provide service to the residence at 2 Ravenscroft Road without encroaching on abutting properties. 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 a new utility pole within the public right-of-way to provide service to the residence at 2 Ravenscroft Road without encroaching on abutting properties. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Washington/Hancock Traffic Hearing
Approve the installation of a "No Parking Here to Driveway" sign to be posted at a distance of 40-feet from the end of the current parking restriction on Hancock Street, leaving a clearance of...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of a "No Parking Here to Driveway" sign to be posted at a distance of 40-feet from the end of the current parking restriction on Hancock Street, leaving a clearance of about 6-feet to 259 Washington Street driveway opening. 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 installation of a "No Parking Here to Driveway" sign to be posted at a distance of 40-feet from the end of the current parking restriction on Hancock Street, leaving a clearance of about 6-feet to 259 Washington Street driveway opening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA Funding Discussion
Rescind the remaining balances of the ARPA fund allocations: Arbor-Wendell Pump Station (3/28/22) $52,827.99, Leonard Field Playground Master Plan (7/18/22) $10.00, Playground Safety Study...
*Motion: The Select Board rescind the remaining balances of the ARPA fund allocations: Arbor-Wendell Pump Station (3/28/22) $52,827.99, Leonard Field Playground Master Plan (7/18/22) $10.00, Playground Safety Study (3/27/23) $24.80 and the DPW Tree Truck (6/5/23) $34,132.70 The combined remaining balance of these allocations to rescind as of November 27, 2023, is $86,995.49. 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: The Select Board rescind the remaining balances of the ARPA fund allocations: Arbor-Wendell Pump Station (3/28/22) $52,827.99, Leonard Field Playground Master Plan (7/18/22) $10.00, Playground Safety Study (3/27/23) $24.80 and the DPW Tree Truck (6/5/23) $34,132.70 The combined remaining balance of these allocations to rescind as of November 27, 2023, is $86,995.49. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Allocate $7,000 from ARPA funds to the DPW to make modifications to the garage door to fit the new tree truck
*Motion: The Select Board allocate $7,000 from ARPA funds to the DPW to make modifications to the garage door to fit the new tree truck. 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: The Select Board allocate $7,000 from ARPA funds to the DPW to make modifications to the garage door to fit the new tree truck. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Use up to $100,000 of ARPA funds for the engineering of the Everett Avenue culvert
*Motion That the Select Board use up to $100,000 of ARPA funds for the engineering of the Everett Avenue culvert. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes No: Prior
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, MucciNo: Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board use up to $100,000 of ARPA funds for the engineering of the Everett Avenue culvert. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes No: Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Waterfie ld Lot
Approve extending the 8th Amendment due diligence to January 16, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement
*Motion That the Select Board approve extending the 8th Amendment due diligence to January 16, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. 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 extending the 8th Amendment due diligence to January 16, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Matthew Barrett - November 28, 2023 - Winchester PDA Dental Office 955 Main Street; Diane Boettcher for Temple Shir Tikvah - December 3, 2023 - Temple Shir...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Matthew Barrett - November 28, 2023 - Winchester PDA Dental Office 955 Main Street; Diane Boettcher for Temple Shir Tikvah - December 3, 2023 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - December 6, 2023 - Book Ends 559 Main Street. Brady - 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 One Day Liquor License(s) for Matthew Barrett - November 28, 2023 - Winchester PDA Dental Office 955 Main Street; Diane Boettcher for Temple Shir Tikvah - December 3, 2023 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - December 6, 2023 - Book Ends 559 Main Street. Brady - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
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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