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16 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Absent: None
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...
*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: 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)
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
“*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)
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
*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.
“*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)
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow David Ciampa to begin his employment
*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.
“*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)
Approve the transfer of ownership of Eighty-Eight Café d/b/a Eighty-Eight Cafe 358 Washington St, to Ching Ching Cheng
*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.
“*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)
Approve the Common Victualler license for Michael Toulapoulos, owner of The Bagel Bar, LLC d/b/a The Bagel Bar, 11 Thompson Winchester
*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.
“*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)
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
*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.
“*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)
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
*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.
“*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)
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...
*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.
“*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)
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...
*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.
“*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)
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...
*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.
“*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)
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...
*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.
“*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)
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...
*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.
“*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)
Approve Crawford Memorial Church to hold Easter Sunday service on March 31, 6:30am on Sandy's Island
*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.
“*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)
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...
*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.
“*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)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci
“*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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