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January 22, 2024
17 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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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, 955 Main St - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, 955 Main St - 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 - Prior 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, 955 Main St - 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 - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Prior)
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, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $17,966.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of January
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $17,966.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of January. 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, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $17,966.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of January. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $30,000 from the Cummings Foundation's "Make a Difference Dollars" program to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for the continuing subscription...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $30,000 from the Cummings Foundation's "Make a Difference Dollars" program to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for the continuing subscription to the Interface Referral Service help line to connect residents to mental health providers. 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 $30,000 from the Cummings Foundation's "Make a Difference Dollars" program to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for the continuing subscription to the Interface Referral Service help line to connect residents to mental health providers. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,500 from PhRMA to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for prevention and educational programming and activities
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,500 from PhRMA to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for prevention and educational programming and activities. 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 $2,500 from PhRMA to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for prevention and educational programming and activities. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $118.91 from AAT Photo LLC to the Recreation Department to go towards purchasing supplies for the Kid Connection program
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $118.91 from AAT Photo LLC to the Recreation Department to go towards purchasing supplies for the Kid Connection 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 $118.91 from AAT Photo LLC to the Recreation Department to go towards purchasing supplies for the Kid Connection program. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $622 from the Friends of Winter Pond to the Town of Winchester for the eColi baseline testing to be done in April at Winter Pond
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $622 from the Friends of Winter Pond to the Town of Winchester for the eColi baseline testing to be done in April at Winter Pond. 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 $622 from the Friends of Winter Pond to the Town of Winchester for the eColi baseline testing to be done in April at Winter Pond. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Jake Reed to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Jake Reed 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 Jake Reed to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Annual Licensing Renewal
Approve the Common Victualler License renewal for Baystate Pie Company d/b/a Domino's Pizza and Frozen Hoagies
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler License renewal for Baystate Pie Company d/b/a Domino's Pizza and Frozen Hoagies. 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 Common Victualler License renewal for Baystate Pie Company d/b/a Domino's Pizza and Frozen Hoagies. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointment
Appointed William McGonigle as an Alternate member of the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2024
*Motion: The Select Board appointed William McGonigle as an Alternate member of the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior Motion Passes No: Mucci
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, PriorNo: Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: The Select Board appointed William McGonigle as an Alternate member of the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior Motion Passes No: Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appointed Sarah Colella as a member of the Cultural Council, term to expire July 31, 2026
*Motion: The Select Board appointed Sarah Colella as a member of the Cultural Council, term to expire July 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: The Select Board appointed Sarah Colella as a member of the Cultural Council, term to expire July 31, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Field Management Committee Recommendation
Approve the revised field permit policy increasing the tier 2 grass fees from $7 to $12 per participant per season effective September 1, 2024
*Motion: The Select Board approve the revised field permit policy increasing the tier 2 grass fees from $7 to $12 per participant per season effective September 1, 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 approve the revised field permit policy increasing the tier 2 grass fees from $7 to $12 per participant per season effective September 1, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for James Lespasio for In the Mix - February 8, 2024 - St. Eulalia Parish Hall; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - February 10, 2024 - Town Auditorium
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for James Lespasio for In the Mix - February 8, 2024 - St. Eulalia Parish Hall; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - February 10, 2024 - Town Auditorium 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 James Lespasio for In the Mix - February 8, 2024 - St. Eulalia Parish Hall; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - February 10, 2024 - Town Auditorium Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 18, 2024 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 18, 2024 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. 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 Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 18, 2024 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Public Amusement License for EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 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 Public Amusement License for EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's request to hold their 12th annual 5K and 10K race on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 12:00 noon, starting & ending at the Jenks Center
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's request to hold their 12th annual 5K and 10K race on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 12:00 noon, starting & ending at the Jenks Center. 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 Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's request to hold their 12th annual 5K and 10K race on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 12:00 noon, starting & ending at the Jenks Center. 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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