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May 2, 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, - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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. Fallon - Bettencourt 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, - 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 - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, 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. Fallon - Bettencourt 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 - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CPA Working Group Update
Approve the revised Article 10
*Motion That the Select Board approve the revised Article 10. 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 approve the revised Article 10. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Approved favorable action for the revised Article 10
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action for the revised Article 10. 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 the revised Article 10. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Spring 2024 Warrant Articles
Approved favorable action for Article 19
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action for Article 19. 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 19. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approved unfavorable action for Article 22
*Motion That the Select Board approved unfavorable action for Article 22. 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 22. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approved favorable action for Article 23
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action for Article 23. 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 approved favorable action for Article 23. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Approved favorable action for Article 24
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action for Article 24. 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 approved favorable action for Article 24. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Approved favorable action for Article 25
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action for Article 25. 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 25. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - May 17 & 28, 2024 - Wright-Locke All Seasons Barn
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - May 17 & 28, 2024 - Wright-Locke All Seasons Barn. 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 Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - May 17 & 28, 2024 - Wright-Locke All Seasons Barn. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Diego Rosenfeld to the Recreation Department for Packer Ellis Tennis Courts supplies to be deposited into the Recreation Department Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Diego Rosenfeld to the Recreation Department for Packer Ellis Tennis Courts supplies to be deposited into the Recreation Department Gift Account. 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 $500 from Diego Rosenfeld to the Recreation Department for Packer Ellis Tennis Courts supplies to be deposited into the Recreation Department Gift Account. 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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