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June 17, 2024
19 recorded votes, 16 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 Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Washington/Swanton St, MBTA Temp Easement Extension, Mystic School Lease - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. 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 Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Washington/Swanton St, MBTA Temp Easement Extension, Mystic School Lease - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. 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 - 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 $500 from Sports Management Services, Inc. to the Recreation Department to be used for expenses incurred at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Sports Management Services, Inc. to the Recreation Department to be used for expenses incurred at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts. 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 Sports Management Services, Inc. to the Recreation Department to be used for expenses incurred at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $2,250 from the EnKa Society Inc., John's Landscape Service, Inc., and Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester to the Recreation Department to be used for...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $2,250 from the EnKa Society Inc., John's Landscape Service, Inc., and Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester to the Recreation Department to be used for the Summer Concert series. 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 $2,250 from the EnKa Society Inc., John's Landscape Service, Inc., and Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester to the Recreation Department to be used for the Summer Concert series. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $4,491.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of June
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $4,491.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of June. 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, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $4,491.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of June. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,500 from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department to be used for landscaping services of the William Packer seating area at the...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,500 from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department to be used for landscaping services of the William Packer seating area at the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts. 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 $1,500 from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department to be used for landscaping services of the William Packer seating area at the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $6,000 from the Family Action Network and Sachem Youth Football to the Recreation Department for the Ginn Light Project
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $6,000 from the Family Action Network and Sachem Youth Football to the Recreation Department for the Ginn Light Project. 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 $6,000 from the Family Action Network and Sachem Youth Football to the Recreation Department for the Ginn Light Project. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $100 from the Friends of Winter Pond to cover the balance of the 2023 yearly pond management
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $100 from the Friends of Winter Pond to cover the balance of the 2023 yearly pond management. 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 $100 from the Friends of Winter Pond to cover the balance of the 2023 yearly pond management. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Corinne Arsenault to begin her employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Corinne Arsenault to begin her 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 Corinne Arsenault to begin her employment. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
Amend the term date for the Climate Action Advisory Committee for the specific position of a voting High School representative, term to expire June 30th annually
*Motion That the Select Board amend the term date for the Climate Action Advisory Committee for the specific position of a voting High School representative, term to expire June 30th annually. 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 amend the term date for the Climate Action Advisory Committee for the specific position of a voting High School representative, term to expire June 30th annually. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Vita Bialiauskaya as the student member of the Climate Action Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Vita Bialiauskaya as the student member of the Climate Action Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025. 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 appoint Vita Bialiauskaya as the student member of the Climate Action Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Reappoint Barbara O'Connell as a member of the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee, term to expire May 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Barbara O'Connell as a member of the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee, term to expire May 31, 2027. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Abstain: McGonigle Motion Passes 4-0-1
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, PriorAbstained: McGonigle
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Barbara O'Connell as a member of the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee, term to expire May 31, 2027. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Abstain: McGonigle Motion Passes 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint June McInnis as a member of the Winchester Housing Authority, term to expire March 27, 2029
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint June McInnis as a member of the Winchester Housing Authority, term to expire March 27, 2029. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Abstain: McGonigle Motion Passes 4-0-1
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, PriorAbstained: McGonigle
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint June McInnis as a member of the Winchester Housing Authority, term to expire March 27, 2029. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Abstain: McGonigle Motion Passes 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Cross /Forest Street Traffic Update
Approve Toole Design's current Cross Street at Forest Street design with the updates as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve Toole Design's current Cross Street at Forest Street design with the updates as presented. 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 Toole Design's current Cross Street at Forest Street design with the updates as presented. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
CPA Next Steps
Approve the ballot question and summary for acceptance of the Community Preservation Act, as prepared by Town Counsel, and to direct the Town Clerk to place said question and summary thereof on...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the ballot question and summary for acceptance of the Community Preservation Act, as prepared by Town Counsel, and to direct the Town Clerk to place said question and summary thereof on the state election ballot for an election to be held on November 5, 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 approve the ballot question and summary for acceptance of the Community Preservation Act, as prepared by Town Counsel, and to direct the Town Clerk to place said question and summary thereof on the state election ballot for an election to be held on November 5, 2024. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Mystic School Lease
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the five one-year lease for Kids Corner
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the five one-year lease for Kids Corner. 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 five one-year lease for Kids Corner. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for: Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - June 20, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Michell Noska for Beaujolais Catering - June 30 & September 7...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for: Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - June 20, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Michell Noska for Beaujolais Catering - June 30 & September 7, 2024 - Wright- Locke Farm; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - October 22, 2024 - St. Eulalia's Church Hall; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - June 21 & July 9, 16, & 23, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - July 12, 2024 - Sanborn House. 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: Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - June 20, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Michell Noska for Beaujolais Catering - June 30 & September 7, 2024 - Wright- Locke Farm; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - October 22, 2024 - St. Eulalia's Church Hall; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - June 21 & July 9, 16, & 23, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - July 12, 2024 - Sanborn House. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for May 2, 6, 9 & 20, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for May 2, 6, 9 & 20, 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 approve the meeting minutes for May 2, 6, 9 & 20, 2024. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
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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