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May 6, 2024
11 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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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)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow John Creedon to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow John Creedon to begin his employment. 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 waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow John Creedon to begin his employment. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA Vote to Rescind Previous Funds
Rescind the remaining balance of the ARPA fund allocation for the Fire Department to upgrade existing ambulance stretcher with power assist in the amount of $24,168.79
*Motion That the Select Board rescind the remaining balance of the ARPA fund allocation for the Fire Department to upgrade existing ambulance stretcher with power assist in the amount of $24,168.79. 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 rescind the remaining balance of the ARPA fund allocation for the Fire Department to upgrade existing ambulance stretcher with power assist in the amount of $24,168.79. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Spring 2024 Warrant Articles
Approved favorable action for Articles 29 & 30
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action for Articles 29 & 30. 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 Articles 29 & 30. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve favorable action to Motion 25 Article 28 as presented by Michael Bettencourt on May 6, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action to Motion 25 Article 28 as presented by Michael Bettencourt on May 6, 2024. McGonigle - Fallon VOTED Prior abstained Motion passes 4-0-1
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, McGonigleAbstained: Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action to Motion 25 Article 28 as presented by Michael Bettencourt on May 6, 2024. McGonigle - Fallon VOTED Prior abstained Motion passes 4-0-1.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Fallon)
Accept the Yellow Sheet Article 29 except for Motion 12, 25, 29 & 35
*Motion That the Select Board accept the Yellow Sheet Article 29 except for Motion 12, 25, 29 & 35. 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 the Yellow Sheet Article 29 except for Motion 12, 25, 29 & 35. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve unfavorable action for Article 37 Motion 2
*Motion That the Select Board approve unfavorable action for Article 37 Motion 2. 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 unfavorable action for Article 37 Motion 2. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Emily Montary for Rouvalis Flowers - June 1, 2024 - Rouvalis Flowers, 25 Thompson Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Emily Montary for Rouvalis Flowers - June 1, 2024 - Rouvalis Flowers, 25 Thompson Street. 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 Emily Montary for Rouvalis Flowers - June 1, 2024 - Rouvalis Flowers, 25 Thompson Street. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Nicholas Caso for Notch Brewing on June 1, 2024, at the Griffin Museum Patio with the restriction that where the alcohol is distributed and consumed is in an...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Nicholas Caso for Notch Brewing on June 1, 2024, at the Griffin Museum Patio with the restriction that where the alcohol is distributed and consumed is in an enclosed area. 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 Nicholas Caso for Notch Brewing on June 1, 2024, at the Griffin Museum Patio with the restriction that where the alcohol is distributed and consumed is in an enclosed area. 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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