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July 29, 2024
19 recorded votes, 16 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, 955 Main Street (rear) RFP for lease of Town-owned land, MBTA Temp Easement Extension - MGL Ch....
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, 955 Main Street (rear) RFP for lease of Town-owned land, MBTA Temp Easement 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 - 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 Washington/Swanton St, 955 Main Street (rear) RFP for lease of Town-owned land, MBTA Temp Easement 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 - 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)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $30,000 from the Cummings Foundation's "Make a Difference Dollars" program to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community programs
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $30,000 from the Cummings Foundation's "Make a Difference Dollars" program to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community 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 $30,000 from the Cummings Foundation's "Make a Difference Dollars" program to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community programs. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $275 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 $275 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 $275 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)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Brian Bevilacqua to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Brian Bevilacqua 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 Brian Bevilacqua to begin his employment. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
National Grid Grant of Location: Everett Ave & Sheffield
Approve the National Grid Grant of Location to install 30 feet of new plastic gas main within the public right-of-way at Everett Avenue and Sheffield Road
*Motion That the Select Board approve the National Grid Grant of Location to install 30 feet of new plastic gas main within the public right-of-way at Everett Avenue and Sheffield Road. 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 National Grid Grant of Location to install 30 feet of new plastic gas main within the public right-of-way at Everett Avenue and Sheffield Road. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Grant of Location: Cross Street
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install one new stub pole near 165 Cross Street within the public right-of-way to allow for the removal of a guy wire that is currently attached to a tree
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install one new stub pole near 165 Cross Street within the public right-of-way to allow for the removal of a guy wire that is currently attached to a tree. 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 Eversource Grant of Location to install one new stub pole near 165 Cross Street within the public right-of-way to allow for the removal of a guy wire that is currently attached to a tree. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Grant of Location: Wendell Street
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install approximately 38 feet of conduit in Wendell Street within the public right-of-way to provide new service to the McDonald Field pump house
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install approximately 38 feet of conduit in Wendell Street within the public right-of-way to provide new service to the McDonald Field pump 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 the Eversource Grant of Location to install approximately 38 feet of conduit in Wendell Street within the public right-of-way to provide new service to the McDonald Field pump house. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
Reappoint Christopher Nolan as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Christopher Nolan as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. 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 reappoint Christopher Nolan as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Michael Beauvais as a member of the Field Management Committee, term to expire July 1, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Michael Beauvais as a member of the Field Management Committee, term to expire July 1, 2027. 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 reappoint Michael Beauvais as a member of the Field Management Committee, term to expire July 1, 2027. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Waive the one year waiting period for Michael Creane
*Motion That the Select Board waive the one year waiting period for Michael Creane. 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 one year waiting period for Michael Creane. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Michael Creane as a member of the Field Management Committee, term to expire July 1, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Michael Creane as a member of the Field Management Committee, term to expire July 1, 2027. 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 reappoint Michael Creane as a member of the Field Management Committee, term to expire July 1, 2027. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Waive the one year waiting period for Alexander DiMatteo
*Motion That the Select Board waive the one year waiting period for Alexander DiMatteo. 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 one year waiting period for Alexander DiMatteo. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Alexander DiMatteo as a member of the Field Management Committee, term to expire July 1, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Alexander DiMatteo as a member of the Field Management Committee, term to expire July 1, 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 Alexander DiMatteo as a member of the Field Management Committee, term to expire July 1, 2027. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Abstain: McGonigle Motion Passes 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Ofer Gneezy as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire June 23, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Ofer Gneezy as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire June 23, 2026. 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 appoint Ofer Gneezy as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire June 23, 2026. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Capital Planning Committee Update
Approve the RFP to be released in August with 45 days issuance
*Motion That the Select Board approve the RFP to be released in August with 45 days issuance. 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 RFP to be released in August with 45 days issuance. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Karen Magri for Clementine Cuisine - August 4, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - August 3, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Amy...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Karen Magri for Clementine Cuisine - August 4, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - August 3, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - August 22 & 29, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; John Lespasio for Nellios Catering - August 10, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Nicholas Caso for Notch Brewing - September 24 & 22, 2024 - Griffin Museum patio. 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 Karen Magri for Clementine Cuisine - August 4, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - August 3, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - August 22 & 29, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; John Lespasio for Nellios Catering - August 10, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Nicholas Caso for Notch Brewing - September 24 & 22, 2024 - Griffin Museum patio. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve En Ka's request to hold a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 beginning at 8:00 a.m. starting/ending at on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the Town Hall
*Motion That the Select Board approve En Ka's request to hold a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 beginning at 8:00 a.m. starting/ending at on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the Town Hall. 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 En Ka's request to hold a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 beginning at 8:00 a.m. starting/ending at on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the Town Hall. 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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