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January 8, 2024
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; MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 3 - To discuss claims and potential litigation regarding flooding at 22 Church Street. 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; MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 3 - To discuss claims and potential litigation regarding flooding at 22 Church Street. 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 donation of 21 trees valued at $6,800 from the Mahoney Family, Mahoney's Garden Center to the Town of Winchester for the enhancement of Winchester's public spaces
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of 21 trees valued at $6,800 from the Mahoney Family, Mahoney's Garden Center to the Town of Winchester for the enhancement of Winchester's public spaces. 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 21 trees valued at $6,800 from the Mahoney Family, Mahoney's Garden Center to the Town of Winchester for the enhancement of Winchester's public spaces. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $470 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $470 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services. 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, donations in the amount of $470 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Annual Licensing Renewal
Approve the renewal for a Loding House License - Carlisle House
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the renewal for a Loding House License - Carlisle 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 approve the renewal for a Loding House License - Carlisle House. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA Update
Allocate up to $150,000 of ARPA funds for the design of the Mystic School heating system
*Motion: The Select Board allocate up to $150,000 of ARPA funds for the design of the Mystic School heating system. 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 up to $150,000 of ARPA funds for the design of the Mystic School heating system. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Waterfield Lot
Extend the 9th Amendment due diligence to February 6, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement
*Motion: The Select Board extend the 9th Amendment due diligence to February 6, 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: The Select Board extend the 9th Amendment due diligence to February 6, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Washington/Swanton Streets
Extend the 6th Amendment due diligence for the Right of Entry and License Agreement to February 27, 2024
*Motion: The Select Board extend the 6th Amendment due diligence for the Right of Entry and License Agreement to February 27, 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 extend the 6th Amendment due diligence for the Right of Entry and License Agreement to February 27, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Extend the 6th Amendment due diligence for the Land Disposition Agreement to February 27, 2024
*Motion: The Select Board extend the 6th Amendment due diligence for the Land Disposition Agreement to February 27, 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 extend the 6th Amendment due diligence for the Land Disposition Agreement to February 27, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - January 18, 2023 - Studio on the Common
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - January 18, 2023 - Studio 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 approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - January 18, 2023 - Studio on the Common. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes for October 5 & 16, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for October 5 & 16, 2023. 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 meeting minutes for October 5 & 16, 2023. 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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