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February 5, 2024
10 recorded votes, 7 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining; Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining; Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, 955 Main St, 160 Forest 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; Sanborn Place - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation. 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining; Washington/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, 955 Main St, 160 Forest 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; Sanborn Place - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation. 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 $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Veteran's Day observance
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Veteran's Day observance. 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 $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Veteran's Day observance. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,500 from the Johnston Family to the Fire Department to be deposited into the Fire Department Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,500 from the Johnston Family to the Fire Department to be deposited into the Fire Department Gift Account. 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 the Johnston Family to the Fire Department to be deposited into the Fire Department Gift Account. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointment
Reappointed Roger McPeek as a member of the Capital Planning Committee, term to expire January 1, 2027
*Motion: The Select Board reappointed Roger McPeek as a member of the Capital Planning Committee, term to expire January 1, 2027. 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 reappointed Roger McPeek as a member of the Capital Planning Committee, term to expire January 1, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appointed Caroline Staudt as a member of the Climate Action Advisory Committee, term to expire August 31, 2025
*Motion: The Select Board appointed Caroline Staudt as a member of the Climate Action Advisory Committee, term to expire August 31, 2025. 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 Caroline Staudt as a member of the Climate Action Advisory Committee, term to expire August 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - March 16, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Knaide Rosenberg for Studio on the Common - February 8,15, 22, & 29, 2024 -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - March 16, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Knaide Rosenberg for Studio on the Common - February 8,15, 22, & 29, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - February 8, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - March 22, 2024 - 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 approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - March 16, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Knaide Rosenberg for Studio on the Common - February 8,15, 22, & 29, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - February 8, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - March 22, 2024 - Sanborn House. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Tenth Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - June 15, 2024 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on the following streets: Wedgemere Avenue, Foxcroft Road, Salisbury Street, and Calumet Road
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Tenth Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - June 15, 2024 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on the following streets: Wedgemere Avenue, Foxcroft Road, Salisbury Street, and Calumet Road. 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 Tenth Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - June 15, 2024 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on the following streets: Wedgemere Avenue, Foxcroft Road, Salisbury Street, and Calumet Road. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for October 30, 2023 and November 6, 13, & 20, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for October 30, 2023 and November 6, 13, & 20, 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 the meeting minutes for October 30, 2023 and November 6, 13, & 20, 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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