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March 11, 2024
24 recorded votes, 21 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, 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, 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. 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, 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. 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, donations in the amount of $8,000 to the Recreation Department for the design, engineering, construction, supplies, equipment, and any expenses related to the outdoor sand...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $8,000 to the Recreation Department for the design, engineering, construction, supplies, equipment, and any expenses related to the outdoor sand volleyball courts. 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 $8,000 to the Recreation Department for the design, engineering, construction, supplies, equipment, and any expenses related to the outdoor sand volleyball courts. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $129.090 from Eversource's EV Make Ready Program for the installation of charging stations at the Jenks Parking Lot
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $129.090 from Eversource's EV Make Ready Program for the installation of charging stations at the Jenks Parking Lot. 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 grant of $129.090 from Eversource's EV Make Ready Program for the installation of charging stations at the Jenks Parking Lot. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Carla McGrath, Christopher Murphy, Paul Meaney and Aaron Ashcraft to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Carla McGrath, Christopher Murphy, Paul Meaney and Aaron Ashcraft to begin their 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 Carla McGrath, Christopher Murphy, Paul Meaney and Aaron Ashcraft to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eagle Scout Project
Approve Sam Gordon's Eagle Scout project for the Wright-Locke Farm as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve Sam Gordon's Eagle Scout project for the Wright-Locke Farm as presented. 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 Sam Gordon's Eagle Scout project for the Wright-Locke Farm as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Acceptance of §10 of CH77 of the Acts of 2023/Conservation Commission Payment
Establish a new fund in accordance with Section 10 of Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023
*Motion That the Select Board establish a new fund in accordance with Section 10 of Chapter 77 of the Acts of 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 establish a new fund in accordance with Section 10 of Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept a payment of $43,133 from Eversource to the Conservation Commission to be deposited into the fund to be spent in accordance with the Amended Order for the restoration in Davidson Park
*Motion That the Select Board accept a payment of $43,133 from Eversource to the Conservation Commission to be deposited into the fund to be spent in accordance with the Amended Order for the restoration in Davidson Park. 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 a payment of $43,133 from Eversource to the Conservation Commission to be deposited into the fund to be spent in accordance with the Amended Order for the restoration in Davidson Park. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Loring Court Easement
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the utility easement agreement with Lochwan LLC
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the utility easement agreement with Lochwan LLC. 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 authorize the Town Manager to sign the utility easement agreement with Lochwan LLC. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Spring Town Meeting
Approve the proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board
*Motion That the Select Board approve the proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board. 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 proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Co-sponsor the Strategic Maintenance Article with the Capital Planning Committee
*Motion That the Select Board move to co-sponsor the Strategic Maintenance Article with the Capital Planning Committee. 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 move to co-sponsor the Strategic Maintenance Article with the Capital Planning Committee. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA Discussion
Approve up to $160,000 from ARPA funds for Theater Lighting, Stage Equipment and Safety upgrades for the Winchester High School Theater as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve up to $160,000 from ARPA funds for Theater Lighting, Stage Equipment and Safety upgrades for the Winchester High School Theater as presented. 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 up to $160,000 from ARPA funds for Theater Lighting, Stage Equipment and Safety upgrades for the Winchester High School Theater as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Rescind the remaining balances of the ARPA fund allocations: South Reservoir Dam Aeration (2/28/22 & 12/5/22) $42,856.69, Mystic School Window Evaluation (7/18/22) $1,770.20, Town Hall Lighting...
*Motion That the Select Board rescind the remaining balances of the ARPA fund allocations: South Reservoir Dam Aeration (2/28/22 & 12/5/22) $42,856.69, Mystic School Window Evaluation (7/18/22) $1,770.20, Town Hall Lighting (1/25/23) $10,000 and Library Technology Upgrades (2/27/23) $4,457.42 The combined remaining balance of these allocations to rescind as of March 11, 2024, is $59,084.31. 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 rescind the remaining balances of the ARPA fund allocations: South Reservoir Dam Aeration (2/28/22 & 12/5/22) $42,856.69, Mystic School Window Evaluation (7/18/22) $1,770.20, Town Hall Lighting (1/25/23) $10,000 and Library Technology Upgrades (2/27/23) $4,457.42 The combined remaining balance of these allocations to rescind as of March 11, 2024, is $59,084.31. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Review Outdoor Dining Applications
To amend the outdoor dining to begin April 12, 2024 with setup starting April 11, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board to amend the outdoor dining to begin April 12, 2024 with setup starting April 11, 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 to amend the outdoor dining to begin April 12, 2024 with setup starting April 11, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of two parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola no later than 11:00 p.m
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of two parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola no later than 11:00 p.m. 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 use of two parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola no later than 11:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Thompson Street to be used for outdoor dining for Black Horse Tavern no later than 11:00 p.m
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Thompson Street to be used for outdoor dining for Black Horse Tavern no later than 11:00 p.m. 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 use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Thompson Street to be used for outdoor dining for Black Horse Tavern no later than 11:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub no later than 11:00 p.m
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub no later than 11:00 p.m. 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 use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub no later than 11:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's no later than 11:00 p.m
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's no later than 11:00 p.m. 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 use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's no later than 11:00 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Election Warrant
Designate the Winchester Room, Winchester Town Hall as the official location for Early Voting in Person for the Annual Town Election March 2024. Voting will begin on Saturday, March 16 between the...
*Motion That the Select Board designate the Winchester Room, Winchester Town Hall as the official location for Early Voting in Person for the Annual Town Election March 2024. Voting will begin on Saturday, March 16 between the hours of 9am - 3pm and all regular business hours of the Winchester Town Hall from Monday, March 18 - Friday March 22, 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 designate the Winchester Room, Winchester Town Hall as the official location for Early Voting in Person for the Annual Town Election March 2024. Voting will begin on Saturday, March 16 between the hours of 9am - 3pm and all regular business hours of the Winchester Town Hall from Monday, March 18 - Friday March 22, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Call the Annual Town Election for the Town of Winchester to be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Winchester High School Gymnasium between the hours of 7am and 8pm
*Motion That the Select Board call the Annual Town Election for the Town of Winchester to be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Winchester High School Gymnasium between the hours of 7am and 8pm. 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 call the Annual Town Election for the Town of Winchester to be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Winchester High School Gymnasium between the hours of 7am and 8pm. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
Reappoint Mark Scott as a member of the EFPBC, term to expire March 1, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Mark Scott as a member of the EFPBC, term to expire March 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 That the Select Board reappoint Mark Scott as a member of the EFPBC, term to expire March 1, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - March 13, 18 & 28, 2024 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Matt Barrett for Winchester Swim & Tennis Club - June 8, July 11 & 26...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - March 13, 18 & 28, 2024 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Matt Barrett for Winchester Swim & Tennis Club - June 8, July 11 & 26, August 29, 2024 - Winchester Swim & Tennis Club 105 Johnson Road; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - March 20, 2024 - Book Ends 599 Main Street; Erica Gorgenyi for Wright-Locke Farm - March 25, 2024 - All Seasons Barn. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Abstained: Mucci
The minutes name Richard Mucci abstaining but do not say how the other members present voted, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - March 13, 18 & 28, 2024 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Matt Barrett for Winchester Swim & Tennis Club - June 8, July 11 & 26, August 29, 2024 - Winchester Swim & Tennis Club 105 Johnson Road; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - March 20, 2024 - Book Ends 599 Main Street; Erica Gorgenyi for Wright-Locke Farm - March 25, 2024 - All Seasons Barn. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Abstained: Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for November 27, 2023 and December 11 & 18, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for November 27, 2023 and December 11 & 18, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Abstained: Mucci
The minutes name Richard Mucci abstaining but do not say how the other members present voted, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for November 27, 2023 and December 11 & 18, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Abstained: Mucci.” (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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