MassVoter.com← Winchester Select BoardWinchester Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 11, 2023
11 recorded votes, 10 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
Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $2,500 from the Mass Cultural Council to the Recreation Department for the 2024 Concerts on the Common
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $2,500 from the Mass Cultural Council to the Recreation Department for the 2024 Concerts on the Common. 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 $2,500 from the Mass Cultural Council to the Recreation Department for the 2024 Concerts on the Common. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $33,000 from the Mass Cultural Council to the Winchester Historical Society for the restoration of three chimneys at the Sanborn House
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $33,000 from the Mass Cultural Council to the Winchester Historical Society for the restoration of three chimneys at the Sanborn House. 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 $33,000 from the Mass Cultural Council to the Winchester Historical Society for the restoration of three chimneys at the Sanborn House. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Timothy Bigelow to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Timothy Bigelow to begin his 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 Timothy Bigelow to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
BUSINESS
Increase the maximum adjusted gross income as reported to the Internal Revenue Service to $66,050 for a single person and $100,105 per couple from the current $64,000 for a single person and...
*Motion: The Select Board increase the maximum adjusted gross income as reported to the Internal Revenue Service to $66,050 for a single person and $100,105 per couple from the current $64,000 for a single person and $97,000 per couple. 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 increase the maximum adjusted gross income as reported to the Internal Revenue Service to $66,050 for a single person and $100,105 per couple from the current $64,000 for a single person and $97,000 per couple. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Increase the assessed property value not to exceed $1,350,000 from the current $1,162,350
*Motion: The Select Board increase the assessed property value not to exceed $1,350,000 from the current $1,162,350. 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 increase the assessed property value not to exceed $1,350,000 from the current $1,162,350. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appointed Douglas Marmon as a member of the Audit Advisory Committee, term to expire August 1, 2026
*Motion: The Select Board appointed Douglas Marmon as a member of the Audit Advisory Committee, term to expire August 1, 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: The Select Board appointed Douglas Marmon as a member of the Audit Advisory Committee, term to expire August 1, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Ben Albiani to the Housing Partnership Plan resident-at-large position
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Ben Albiani to the Housing Partnership Plan resident-at-large position. 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 appoint Ben Albiani to the Housing Partnership Plan resident-at-large position. Brady - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - January 12, 2024 - Studio on the Common 5 Waterfield; Knaide Rosenberg for Studio on the Common - January 11, 18 & 25...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - January 12, 2024 - Studio on the Common 5 Waterfield; Knaide Rosenberg for Studio on the Common - January 11, 18 & 25, 2024 and February 1, 2024 - Studio on the Common 5 Waterfield. 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 Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - January 12, 2024 - Studio on the Common 5 Waterfield; Knaide Rosenberg for Studio on the Common - January 11, 18 & 25, 2024 and February 1, 2024 - Studio on the Common 5 Waterfield. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve request from Hope Christian Church to reserve parking spots in the Jenks Parking Lot from 4-11 p.m. for their "Night to Shine" prom night for people with special needs to be held on...
*Motion That the Select Board approve request from Hope Christian Church to reserve parking spots in the Jenks Parking Lot from 4-11 p.m. for their "Night to Shine" prom night for people with special needs to be held on Friday, February 9, 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 request from Hope Christian Church to reserve parking spots in the Jenks Parking Lot from 4-11 p.m. for their "Night to Shine" prom night for people with special needs to be held on Friday, February 9, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee for FY 2024
*Motion That the Select Board appoint James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee for FY 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 appoint James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee for FY 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, 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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