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December 18, 2023
13 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
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Waterfield Lot MBTA Property, Shannon Property - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Waterfield Lot MBTA Property, Shannon Property - 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 Waterfield Lot MBTA Property, Shannon Property - 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, EEC Stabilization Grant of $17,966.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of December
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, EEC Stabilization Grant of $17,966.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of December. 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, EEC Stabilization Grant of $17,966.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of December. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust/Department of Environmental Protection of $58,000 for a Water Service Inventory & Planning project to the Town of Winchester
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust/Department of Environmental Protection of $58,000 for a Water Service Inventory & Planning project to the Town of Winchester. 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 from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust/Department of Environmental Protection of $58,000 for a Water Service Inventory & Planning project to the Town of Winchester. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Annual Licensing Renewals
Approve the renewal of the following licenses on the condition of staff compliance
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the renewal of the following licenses on the condition of staff compliance. 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 renewal of the following licenses on the condition of staff compliance. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Change of Manager
Approve the Change of Manager to Michael Seirecha for the American Civic Association Inc, 117 Swanton Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Change of Manager to Michael Seirecha for the American Civic Association Inc, 117 Swanton 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 Change of Manager to Michael Seirecha for the American Civic Association Inc, 117 Swanton Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License
Approve the All-Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License for Nouvelle Holdings, LLC d/b/a Nouvelle Maison 32 Church Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the All-Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License for Nouvelle Holdings, LLC d/b/a Nouvelle Maison 32 Church 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 All-Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License for Nouvelle Holdings, LLC d/b/a Nouvelle Maison 32 Church Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committee & Commissions (Re)Appointments
Appoint William Ryerson, Jr as Constable for a term to expire November 31, 2024
*Motion: The Select Board appoint William Ryerson, Jr as Constable for a term to expire November 31, 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: The Select Board appoint William Ryerson, Jr as Constable for a term to expire November 31, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Jack Ciulla and Jeffrey Woolfe as Constables for a term to expire November 31, 2024
*Motion: The Select Board reappoint Jack Ciulla and Jeffrey Woolfe as Constables for a term to expire November 31, 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: The Select Board reappoint Jack Ciulla and Jeffrey Woolfe as Constables for a term to expire November 31, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Climate Action Advisory Committee Request
Approved the increase Climate Action Advisory Committee membership from seven to nine members, including one Winchester High School student
*Motion: The Select Board approved the increase Climate Action Advisory Committee membership from seven to nine members, including one Winchester High School student. 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 approved the increase Climate Action Advisory Committee membership from seven to nine members, including one Winchester High School student. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Outdoor Dining Policy
Approve the outdoor dining policy with the revision of the dates from April 29th to October 16th
*Motion: The Select Board approve the outdoor dining policy with the revision of the dates from April 29th to October 16th. 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 approve the outdoor dining policy with the revision of the dates from April 29th to October 16th. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Thomas Grenon for Simply Serving - December 23, 2023 - Sanborn House; Valentina Taliaferro for Salone Estetica - December 19, 2023 - Salone Estetica, 6...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Thomas Grenon for Simply Serving - December 23, 2023 - Sanborn House; Valentina Taliaferro for Salone Estetica - December 19, 2023 - Salone Estetica, 6 Thompson 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 Thomas Grenon for Simply Serving - December 23, 2023 - Sanborn House; Valentina Taliaferro for Salone Estetica - December 19, 2023 - Salone Estetica, 6 Thompson 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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