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April 1, 2024
9 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Anthea Brady, Michael Bettencourt, John Fallon, Michelle Prior, William McGonigle
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $277 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services provided
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $277 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services provided. Fallon - Brady 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 $277 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services provided. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Daniel Stoneking, Tanya DeNino, and Molly Ciampa to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Daniel Stoneking, Tanya DeNino, and Molly Ciampa to begin their employment. Fallon - Brady 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 Daniel Stoneking, Tanya DeNino, and Molly Ciampa to begin their employment. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Reorganization of the Select Board Chair & Vice Chair
Choose Michelle Prior as Chair
*Motion That Michelle Prior be nominated to serve as Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Fallon - Bettencourt There is one nomination and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote on the nomination of Select Board member Michelle Prior to serve as Chair of the Select Board. Roll Call: In favor: Bettencourt, Prior, Fallon, McGonigle VOTED Not in favor: Brady (Motion passes 4-1)
Yes: Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, PriorNo: Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion That Michelle Prior be nominated to serve as Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Fallon - Bettencourt There is one nomination and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote on the nomination of Select Board member Michelle Prior to serve as Chair of the Select Board. Roll Call: In favor: Bettencourt, Prior, Fallon, McGonigle VOTED Not in favor: Brady (Motion passes 4-1).” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Choose John Fallon as Vice-Chair
*Motion That Select Board member John Fallon be nominated to serve as Vice Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Bettencourt - Prior There is one nomination and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote. Roll Call: In favor: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That Select Board member John Fallon be nominated to serve as Vice Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. Bettencourt - Prior There is one nomination and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote. Roll Call: In favor: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
Transfer Station Commercial Recycling Rates
Create a commercial recycling fee of $155 per ton as presented effective April 2, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board create a commercial recycling fee of $155 per ton as presented effective April 2, 2024. Fallon - 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 create a commercial recycling fee of $155 per ton as presented effective April 2, 2024. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Spring Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the warrant in substantial form as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the warrant in substantial form as presented. Fallon - 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 warrant in substantial form as presented. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending -April 4, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Manuel Machado for A La Carte Parties and Catering - April 13, 2024 - Griffin...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending -April 4, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Manuel Machado for A La Carte Parties and Catering - April 13, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - April 26, 2024 - Sanborn House; Alexandra Cirelli for Griffin Museum - April 6 & 20, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2024 - Studio on the Common. Fallon - 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 -April 4, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Manuel Machado for A La Carte Parties and Catering - April 13, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - April 26, 2024 - Sanborn House; Alexandra Cirelli for Griffin Museum - April 6 & 20, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2024 - Studio on the Common. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve request from Kimberley Higgins, Preschool Social Academy (PSA) to hold their PSA Pony Ride Family Event Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Town Common
*Motion That the Select Board approve request from Kimberley Higgins, Preschool Social Academy (PSA) to hold their PSA Pony Ride Family Event Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Town Common. Fallon - 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 request from Kimberley Higgins, Preschool Social Academy (PSA) to hold their PSA Pony Ride Family Event Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Town Common. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
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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