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March 25, 2024
22 recorded votes, 19 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; Washinton/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot...
*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; Washinton/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, Winchester Hospital Pilot, MBTA License Agreement - 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining; Washinton/Swanton St, Waterfield Lot, Winchester Hospital Pilot, MBTA License Agreement - 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, donations of $2,000 from Gary & Sarah Girotti and $10,000 from the Friends of Winchester Recreation & Community Services Inc to the Recreation Department for the design...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $2,000 from Gary & Sarah Girotti and $10,000 from the Friends of Winchester Recreation & Community Services Inc 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 of $2,000 from Gary & Sarah Girotti and $10,000 from the Friends of Winchester Recreation & Community Services Inc 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, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $17,966.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of March
*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 March. 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 March. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Peter Decubellis to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Peter Decubellis 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 Peter Decubellis to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Grant of Location: Pond Street (Lynch School)
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of 8-feet conduit within the public right-of-way to serve the new Lynch Elementary School on Brantwood Road
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of 8-feet conduit within the public right-of-way to serve the new Lynch Elementary School on Brantwood 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 Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of 8-feet conduit within the public right-of-way to serve the new Lynch Elementary School on Brantwood Road. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of 116-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to serve the proposed electric vehicle charging stations in the Jenks Parking...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of 116-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to serve the proposed electric vehicle charging stations in the Jenks Parking Lot conditional on the time frames and hours as discussed by the 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 Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of 116-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to serve the proposed electric vehicle charging stations in the Jenks Parking Lot conditional on the time frames and hours as discussed by the Board. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
Reappoint David Feigenbaum as a regular member to the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint David Feigenbaum as a regular member to the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior Motion Passes No: Mucci
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, PriorNo: Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint David Feigenbaum as a regular member to the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior Motion Passes No: Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Robert Colt as a member of the Board of Registrars of Voters Democratic position, term to expire March 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Robert Colt as a member of the Board of Registrars of Voters Democratic position, term to expire March 31, 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 Robert Colt as a member of the Board of Registrars of Voters Democratic position, term to expire March 31, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint MaryEllen Lannon as a member of the Board of Registrars of Voters, term to expire March 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint MaryEllen Lannon as a member of the Board of Registrars of Voters, term to expire March 31, 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 MaryEllen Lannon as a member of the Board of Registrars of Voters, term to expire March 31, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Patrick Campbell as a member of the Commissioners Trust Fund, term to expire March 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Patrick Campbell as a member of the Commissioners Trust Fund, term to expire March 31, 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 appoint Patrick Campbell as a member of the Commissioners Trust Fund, term to expire March 31, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Sandra Thompson as a member of the Committee on Names, term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Sandra Thompson as a member of the Committee on Names, term to expire March 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 That the Select Board reappoint Sandra Thompson as a member of the Committee on Names, term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Cindy Bohne, Rober Legvold and Dequan Tian as members of the Council on Aging, terms to expire March 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Cindy Bohne, Rober Legvold and Dequan Tian as members of the Council on Aging, terms to expire March 31, 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 appoint Cindy Bohne, Rober Legvold and Dequan Tian as members of the Council on Aging, terms to expire March 31, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes
Adopt all of the votes as presented in the document distributed and available at the meeting
*Motion That the Select Board adopt all of the votes as presented in the document distributed and available at the meeting. 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 adopt all of the votes as presented in the document distributed and available at the meeting. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CPA By-Law Spring Town Meeting Article
Reopen the Spring 2024 Town Meeting warrant and make the following change: add a new article, the Community Preservation Committee Bylaw pursuant to MGL. 44b to the warrant and then close the...
*Motion That the Select Board reopen the Spring 2024 Town Meeting warrant and make the following change: add a new article, the Community Preservation Committee Bylaw pursuant to MGL. 44b to the warrant and then close the Spring 2024 Town Meeting warrant, subject to final review from Town Counsel and staff. 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 reopen the Spring 2024 Town Meeting warrant and make the following change: add a new article, the Community Preservation Committee Bylaw pursuant to MGL. 44b to the warrant and then close the Spring 2024 Town Meeting warrant, subject to final review from Town Counsel and staff. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Spring Town Meeting Motions
Approve the motions in substantial form as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the motions in substantial form 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 the motions in substantial form as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA Discussion
Approve up to $100,000 from ARPA funds for the renovation of the Leonard Field Tennis Courts
*Motion That the Select Board approve up to $100,000 from ARPA funds for the renovation of the Leonard Field Tennis Courts. Mucci - 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 $100,000 from ARPA funds for the renovation of the Leonard Field Tennis Courts. Mucci - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Mucci, second: Bettencourt)
Rescind $10,379.90 of ARPA Funds approved (3/27/23) for the Town Hall and Library Windows Evaluation
*Motion That the Select Board rescind $10,379.90 of ARPA Funds approved (3/27/23) for the Town Hall and Library Windows Evaluation. 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 $10,379.90 of ARPA Funds approved (3/27/23) for the Town Hall and Library Windows Evaluation. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Comptroller Contract
Approve Stacie Ward's contract from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board approve Stacie Ward's contract from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 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 approve Stacie Ward's contract from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Shauneen Donlon for Revel - April 4 & May 9, 2024 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Christ as My Personal Savior - April 6, 2024 - St. Eulalia's Parish Hall
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Shauneen Donlon for Revel - April 4 & May 9, 2024 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Christ as My Personal Savior - April 6, 2024 - St. Eulalia's Parish Hall. 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 Shauneen Donlon for Revel - April 4 & May 9, 2024 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Christ as My Personal Savior - April 6, 2024 - St. Eulalia's Parish Hall. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for January 8 & 22, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for January 8 & 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 approve the meeting minutes for January 8 & 22, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
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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