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July 15, 2024
14 recorded votes, 11 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 Washington/Swanton St, 955 Main St, MBTA Temp Easement Extension, Waterfield Extension - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, 955 Main St, MBTA Temp Easement Extension, Waterfield Extension - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; 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 Washington/Swanton St, 955 Main St, MBTA Temp Easement Extension, Waterfield Extension - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; 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 $200 from the VFW, Aberjona Post No 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Memorial Day observance
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $200 from the VFW, Aberjona Post No 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Memorial Day observance. 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 $200 from the VFW, Aberjona Post No 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Memorial Day observance. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department for landscaping services of the William Packer seating area at the Packer-Ellis...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department for landscaping services of the William Packer seating area at the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts. 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 $1,000 from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department for landscaping services of the William Packer seating area at the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $4,083.33 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of July
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $4,083.33 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of July. 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, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $4,083.33 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of July. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for their substance/mental health issues programs
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for their substance/mental health issues programs. 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 $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for their substance/mental health issues programs. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $6,011.87 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation and Annual Symposium proceeds
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $6,011.87 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation and Annual Symposium proceeds. 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 $6,011.87 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation and Annual Symposium proceeds. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Paul Wild, Carol McCollem, Bryan Young and Sohamy Tejeda to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Paul Wild, Carol McCollem, Bryan Young and Sohamy Tejeda 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 Paul Wild, Carol McCollem, Bryan Young and Sohamy Tejeda to begin their employment. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Common Victualler License/Restaurant Wines & Malts Beverage License
Approve the Common Victualler License/Restaurant Wines & Malts Beverage License for December in Bangkok d/b/a Charoen Thai located at 612 Main Street
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler License/Restaurant Wines & Malts Beverage License for December in Bangkok d/b/a Charoen Thai located at 612 Main 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 the Common Victualler License/Restaurant Wines & Malts Beverage License for December in Bangkok d/b/a Charoen Thai located at 612 Main Street. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes
Adopt all of the votes as presented in the document distributed and available at the meeting
*Motion That the Select Board adopt all of the votes as presented in the document distributed and available at the 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 adopt all of the votes as presented in the document distributed and available at the meeting. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
ARPA Community Needs
Approve the ARPA Community Grant application in substantially the form presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the ARPA Community Grant application in substantially the form presented. Brady - 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 ARPA Community Grant application in substantially the form presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Mitigation Funds
Accept the $150,000 from Eversource to be deposited into the CH44 § 53K fund and that this money be spent on traffic and pedestrian improvements related to the 345kV transmission line...
*Motion That the Select Board accept the $150,000 from Eversource to be deposited into the CH44 § 53K fund and that this money be spent on traffic and pedestrian improvements related to the 345kV transmission line construction, and in accordance with section 7 of the MOU signed by the Board and Eversource in March 2021. 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 $150,000 from Eversource to be deposited into the CH44 § 53K fund and that this money be spent on traffic and pedestrian improvements related to the 345kV transmission line construction, and in accordance with section 7 of the MOU signed by the Board and Eversource in March 2021. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - July 17, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - July 25 and August 1, 8, & 15, 2024 -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - July 17, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - July 25 and August 1, 8, & 15, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - July 17, 2024 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Peter Pulsifer for Griffin Museum - August 1, 2024; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - September 7; Arlington Beer Company at Griffin Museum - August 10, 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 One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - July 17, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - July 25 and August 1, 8, & 15, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - July 17, 2024 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Peter Pulsifer for Griffin Museum - August 1, 2024; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - September 7; Arlington Beer Company at Griffin Museum - August 10, 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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