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April 29, 2024
12 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michelle Prior, John Fallon, Michael Bettencourt, Anthea Brady, William McGonigle
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MBTA License Agreement, Washinton/Swanton St - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MBTA License Agreement, Washinton/Swanton 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. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MBTA License Agreement, Washinton/Swanton 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. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
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. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Spring 2024 Warrant Articles
Approved favorable action for Article 4 on the blue sheet
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action for Article 4 on the blue sheet. 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 approved favorable action for Article 4 on the blue sheet. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approved unfavorable action for Article 6
*Motion That the Select Board approved unfavorable action for Article 6. 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 approved unfavorable action for Article 6. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approved favorable action for Article 9
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action for Article 9. 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 approved favorable action for Article 9. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - May 31, 2024 - Griffin Museum
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - May 31, 2024 - Griffin Museum. 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 - May 31, 2024 - Griffin Museum. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 8 - October 26, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
*Motion That the Select Board approve Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 8 - October 26, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 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 Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 8 - October 26, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
The request from Network for Social Justice to use the Town Common on Tuesday, June 5, 2024 (rain date June 6, 2024) 3:00-7:00 p.m. to hold PRIDEfest 2024
*Motion That the Select Board the request from Network for Social Justice to use the Town Common on Tuesday, June 5, 2024 (rain date June 6, 2024) 3:00-7:00 p.m. to hold PRIDEfest 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 the request from Network for Social Justice to use the Town Common on Tuesday, June 5, 2024 (rain date June 6, 2024) 3:00-7:00 p.m. to hold PRIDEfest 2024. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $14,640 from the Friends of Winter Pond for yearly Winter Pond management and to cover 2023 balance
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $14,640 from the Friends of Winter Pond for yearly Winter Pond management and to cover 2023 balance. 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, a donation of $14,640 from the Friends of Winter Pond for yearly Winter Pond management and to cover 2023 balance. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $510 from Rich Mazzarella to the Cemetery Department to have a tree planted in memory of the Mazzarella Family
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $510 from Rich Mazzarella to the Cemetery Department to have a tree planted in memory of the Mazzarella Family. 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 accept, with gratitude, a donation of $510 from Rich Mazzarella to the Cemetery Department to have a tree planted in memory of the Mazzarella Family. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,000 from the Winchester Co-operative Bank towards the memorial for John Sullivan
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,000 from the Winchester Co-operative Bank towards the memorial for John Sullivan. 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 accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,000 from the Winchester Co-operative Bank towards the memorial for John Sullivan. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session
*Motion: That the Select Board recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. 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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