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Winchester Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

February 26, 2024

16 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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, 955 Main St...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*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, 955 Main St, MBTA Easements - 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 - 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, 955 Main St, MBTA Easements - 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 - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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 February

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in 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 February. 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 February. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS

Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow David Ciampa to begin his employment

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow David Ciampa 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 David Ciampa to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Transfer of Ownership

Approve the transfer of ownership of Eighty-Eight Café d/b/a Eighty-Eight Cafe 358 Washington St, to Ching Ching Cheng

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion: That the Select Board approve the transfer of ownership of Eighty-Eight Café d/b/a Eighty-Eight Cafe 358 Washington St, to Ching Ching Cheng. 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 transfer of ownership of Eighty-Eight Café d/b/a Eighty-Eight Cafe 358 Washington St, to Ching Ching Cheng. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Common Victualler License

Approve the Common Victualler license for Michael Toulapoulos, owner of The Bagel Bar, LLC d/b/a The Bagel Bar, 11 Thompson Winchester

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler license for Michael Toulapoulos, owner of The Bagel Bar, LLC d/b/a The Bagel Bar, 11 Thompson 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 approve the Common Victualler license for Michael Toulapoulos, owner of The Bagel Bar, LLC d/b/a The Bagel Bar, 11 Thompson Winchester. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Common Victualler License/Alcohol License, Section 12, Wines & Malt Beverages

Approve the Common Victualler License and Alcoholic License, Section 12, Wines & Malt Beverages for Feng Hao Inc d/b/a Kuyramen at 538 Main Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler License and Alcoholic License, Section 12, Wines & Malt Beverages for Feng Hao Inc d/b/a Kuyramen at 538 Main 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 Common Victualler License and Alcoholic License, Section 12, Wines & Malt Beverages for Feng Hao Inc d/b/a Kuyramen at 538 Main Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Church/Wildwood Streets Traffic Hearing

Approve the permanent installation of the "No Parking Here to Corner" signage that was installed temporarily during the summer from 69 Church Street to the corner of Wildwood Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board approve the permanent installation of the "No Parking Here to Corner" signage that was installed temporarily during the summer from 69 Church Street to the corner of Wildwood 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 permanent installation of the "No Parking Here to Corner" signage that was installed temporarily during the summer from 69 Church Street to the corner of Wildwood Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

MBTA Station Renovation : Temporary Easements

Extend the temporary easement agreement executed on June 14, 2021 by and between the Town and the MBTA, whereby the Town granted certain temporary easements to the MBTA to facilitate certain...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board extend the temporary easement agreement executed on June 14, 2021 by and between the Town and the MBTA, whereby the Town granted certain temporary easements to the MBTA to facilitate certain improvements relating to the Winchester commuter rail station, through July 31, 2024 and November 30, 2024, respectively, as set forth in the Agreement for Extension, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement for Extension, in substantially the form as presented, with necessary amendments resulting from negotiations with the MBTA. 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 extend the temporary easement agreement executed on June 14, 2021 by and between the Town and the MBTA, whereby the Town granted certain temporary easements to the MBTA to facilitate certain improvements relating to the Winchester commuter rail station, through July 31, 2024 and November 30, 2024, respectively, as set forth in the Agreement for Extension, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement for Extension, in substantially the form as presented, with necessary amendments resulting from negotiations with the MBTA. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

CONSENT AGENDA

Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - March 13, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Jillian Harline for Book Ends - February 26 & 29; Lauren Tiedemann for Book...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - March 13, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Jillian Harline for Book Ends - February 26 & 29; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - February 28; Mark Gallagher for The Jenks Center - March 23; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - March 3, 7, 14, 21 & 28. 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 Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - March 13, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Jillian Harline for Book Ends - February 26 & 29; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - February 28; Mark Gallagher for The Jenks Center - March 23; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - March 3, 7, 14, 21 & 28. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Town Day annual permissions for Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 202 with a rain date of Sunday, June 2, 2024. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, May 31st - Block Party...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Day annual permissions for Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 202 with a rain date of Sunday, June 2, 2024. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, May 31st - Block Party - 5:30 PM - 9 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 1st (or rain date of Sunday, June 2nd) 6:00 AM to 10 PM: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; and Converse Pl.; Jenks Parking Lot (to replace displays normally on Laraway Rd); B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. 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 Town Day annual permissions for Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 202 with a rain date of Sunday, June 2, 2024. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, May 31st - Block Party - 5:30 PM - 9 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 1st (or rain date of Sunday, June 2nd) 6:00 AM to 10 PM: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; and Converse Pl.; Jenks Parking Lot (to replace displays normally on Laraway Rd); B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence/Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 1, 2024 with registration taking place on Shore Road...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence/Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 1, 2024 with registration taking place on Shore Road starting at 7:00 am. 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 Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence/Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 1, 2024 with registration taking place on Shore Road starting at 7:00 am. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve Winchester Cultural District and the Griffin Museum of Photography request to hold the 2024 2nd Annual Waterfield Festival to be held from: Summer Photo Exhibit - June to September 8...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board approve Winchester Cultural District and the Griffin Museum of Photography request to hold the 2024 2nd Annual Waterfield Festival to be held from: Summer Photo Exhibit - June to September 8, 2024; and Fall/Winter Riverwalk Exhibit - October 2023 to September 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 That the Select Board approve Winchester Cultural District and the Griffin Museum of Photography request to hold the 2024 2nd Annual Waterfield Festival to be held from: Summer Photo Exhibit - June to September 8, 2024; and Fall/Winter Riverwalk Exhibit - October 2023 to September 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve Crawford Memorial Church to hold Easter Sunday service on March 31, 6:30am on Sandy's Island

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board approve Crawford Memorial Church to hold Easter Sunday service on March 31, 6:30am on Sandy's Island. 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 Crawford Memorial Church to hold Easter Sunday service on March 31, 6:30am on Sandy's Island. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Allow for the assignment of the proper number of Police Details to secure the safety of voters, poll workers and staff at elections; the security of the transfer of election materials and ballots...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board allow for the assignment of the proper number of Police Details to secure the safety of voters, poll workers and staff at elections; the security of the transfer of election materials and ballots for the Town of Winchester. Said assignment list of Winchester Police Officers will be issued by the Police Chief to the Town Clerk not less than 20 days before said election. 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 allow for the assignment of the proper number of Police Details to secure the safety of voters, poll workers and staff at elections; the security of the transfer of election materials and ballots for the Town of Winchester. Said assignment list of Winchester Police Officers will be issued by the Police Chief to the Town Clerk not less than 20 days before said election. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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