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June 3, 2024
16 recorded votes, 13 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 Washington/Swanton St, Winchester Hospital PILOT - 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 Washington/Swanton St, Winchester Hospital PILOT - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel Fallon - McGonigle 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 Washington/Swanton St, Winchester Hospital PILOT - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel Fallon - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
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)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Beth Israel Lahey Health to the Board of Health for the Health Department Prevention Programming
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Beth Israel Lahey Health to the Board of Health for the Health Department Prevention Programming. 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 $5,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Beth Israel Lahey Health to the Board of Health for the Health Department Prevention Programming. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Alysia Moon to be used for Packer Ellis Tennis Courts supplies and Recreation Gift Account expenses
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Alysia Moon to be used for Packer Ellis Tennis Courts supplies and Recreation Gift Account expenses. 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 $500 from Alysia Moon to be used for Packer Ellis Tennis Courts supplies and Recreation Gift Account expenses. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, a three-year grant of $150,000 from the Cummings $30 Million Grant Program to the Council on Aging to continue the ESL program
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a three-year grant of $150,000 from the Cummings $30 Million Grant Program to the Council on Aging to continue the ESL program. 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 three-year grant of $150,000 from the Cummings $30 Million Grant Program to the Council on Aging to continue the ESL program. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, $3,231.45 Extend Polling Hours grant from State to the Town Clerk's Office to be applied to election workers temporary wages from the March 2024 election
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, $3,231.45 Extend Polling Hours grant from State to the Town Clerk's Office to be applied to election workers temporary wages from the March 2024 election. 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, $3,231.45 Extend Polling Hours grant from State to the Town Clerk's Office to be applied to election workers temporary wages from the March 2024 election. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Kevin Sullivan & Raymond Hu to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Kevin Sullivan & Raymond Hu to begin their 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 Kevin Sullivan & Raymond Hu to begin their employment. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Winchester Hospital PILOT
Approve the Winchester Hospital Voluntary Payments Letter dated May 29, 2024 for Fiscal Years 2024 - 2026 substantially in the form presented at the Select Board's June 3, 2024 meeting
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winchester Hospital Voluntary Payments Letter dated May 29, 2024 for Fiscal Years 2024 - 2026 substantially in the form presented at the Select Board's June 3, 2024 meeting. 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 Winchester Hospital Voluntary Payments Letter dated May 29, 2024 for Fiscal Years 2024 - 2026 substantially in the form presented at the Select Board's June 3, 2024 meeting. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Lynch Solar Interconnection
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Lynch Solar Interconnection service agreement
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the Lynch Solar Interconnection service agreement. 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 authorize the Town Manager to sign the Lynch Solar Interconnection service agreement. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Transportation Network Assessment Disbursement
Accept the Transportation Network Company assessment of $8,571 received in June of 2023 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Section 8 of Chapter 187, as amended by Chapter 176 of the Acts...
*Motion That the Select Board accept the Transportation Network Company assessment of $8,571 received in June of 2023 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Section 8 of Chapter 187, as amended by Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2022. Furthermore, we authorize using these funds towards traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements on Cross 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 accept the Transportation Network Company assessment of $8,571 received in June of 2023 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Section 8 of Chapter 187, as amended by Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2022. Furthermore, we authorize using these funds towards traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements on Cross Street. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Sheffield Road Closure Request
Decline the Sheffield Road closure request
*Motion That the Select Board decline the Sheffield Road closure request. 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 decline the Sheffield Road closure request. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Outdoor Dining: China Sky
Approve the use of one parking spot and additional right- of-way space, and the use of the sidewalk on Converse Place to be used for outdoor dining for China Sky no later than 10:30pm on Friday...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the use of one parking spot and additional right- of-way space, and the use of the sidewalk on Converse Place to be used for outdoor dining for China Sky no later than 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday and 9:30p.m. Monday thru Thursday, and Sunday. 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 use of one parking spot and additional right- of-way space, and the use of the sidewalk on Converse Place to be used for outdoor dining for China Sky no later than 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday and 9:30p.m. Monday thru Thursday, and Sunday. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Transfer Station Solid Waste Contract
Approve the amendment to the contract by and between the Town of Winchester and Win Waste Innovations extending the term to June 30, 2028 for solid waste disposal services for the Town and...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the amendment to the contract by and between the Town of Winchester and Win Waste Innovations extending the term to June 30, 2028 for solid waste disposal services for the Town and authorize the Town Manager to execute the same on behalf of the Board. 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 amendment to the contract by and between the Town of Winchester and Win Waste Innovations extending the term to June 30, 2028 for solid waste disposal services for the Town and authorize the Town Manager to execute the same on behalf of the Board. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for: Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - June 22, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Maureen Conway for En Ka Society - June 11, 2024 - Parish of the Epiphany...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for: Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - June 22, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Maureen Conway for En Ka Society - June 11, 2024 - Parish of the Epiphany; Alexandra Cirelli for Griffin Museum - June 22 & August 3, 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: Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - June 22, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Maureen Conway for En Ka Society - June 11, 2024 - Parish of the Epiphany; Alexandra Cirelli for Griffin Museum - June 22 & August 3, 2024 - Griffin Museum. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Sidewalk for Commercial Purposes Licenses for Revel at 7 Thompson Street and Sole Amour at 17 Thompson Street
*Motion That the Select Board Sidewalk for Commercial Purposes Licenses for Revel at 7 Thompson Street and Sole Amour at 17 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 Sidewalk for Commercial Purposes Licenses for Revel at 7 Thompson Street and Sole Amour at 17 Thompson Street. 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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