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August 19, 2024
18 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Sanborn Place, 160...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Sanborn Place, 160 Forest St, Washinton/Swanton St, MBTA Winchester Center Station Temporary Easement Extension - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Sanborn Place, 160 Forest St, Washinton/Swanton St, MBTA Winchester Center Station Temporary Easement Extension - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 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, donations in the amount of $1,000 from Kim Wallace on behalf of the Leading-Edge Real Estate "Serrano Team" and Sven Andersen on behalf of the Andersen Group Realty to the...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $1,000 from Kim Wallace on behalf of the Leading-Edge Real Estate "Serrano Team" and Sven Andersen on behalf of the Andersen Group Realty to the Recreation Department for supplies at the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts as deemed necessary. 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, donations in the amount of $1,000 from Kim Wallace on behalf of the Leading-Edge Real Estate "Serrano Team" and Sven Andersen on behalf of the Andersen Group Realty to the Recreation Department for supplies at the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts as deemed necessary. 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 August
*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 August. 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 August. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a FY25 State 911 Department Support & Incentive Grant of $65,826 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police Department
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a FY25 State 911 Department Support & Incentive Grant of $65,826 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police Department. 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 FY25 State 911 Department Support & Incentive Grant of $65,826 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police Department. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a FY25 State 911 Department Training Grant of $18,204.04 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police Department
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a FY25 State 911 Department Training Grant of $18,204.04 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police Department. 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 FY25 State 911 Department Training Grant of $18,204.04 from the State of Massachusetts to the Police Department. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation of a bench to be installed in the Chefalo Park from Heather Daglio in honor of her parents Jack & Roseann Innes
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation of a bench to be installed in the Chefalo Park from Heather Daglio in honor of her parents Jack & Roseann Innes. 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 in-kind donation of a bench to be installed in the Chefalo Park from Heather Daglio in honor of her parents Jack & Roseann Innes. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a federal grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $217,701 to cover the Town's costs associated with the installation of stormwater...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a federal grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $217,701 to cover the Town's costs associated with the installation of stormwater infiltration trenches. 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 federal grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $217,701 to cover the Town's costs associated with the installation of stormwater infiltration trenches. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Ian Sexton to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Ian Sexton to begin his employment. Fallon - McGonigle 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 Ian Sexton to begin his employment. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Eversource Grant of Location: Dunster Lane
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
Appoint Matthew Waterhouse as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Matthew Waterhouse 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 appoint Matthew Waterhouse as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Permanent Street Tree Committee Update
Support recommending the disbursement of $5000 for partial payment of Tree Canopy analysis only withdrawn if ARPA grant is awarded
*Motion That the Select Board support recommending the disbursement of $5000 for partial payment of Tree Canopy analysis only withdrawn if ARPA grant is awarded McGonigle - Brady VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 support recommending the disbursement of $5000 for partial payment of Tree Canopy analysis only withdrawn if ARPA grant is awarded McGonigle - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Brady)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - August 22 & 28, 2024 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - August 22 & 29, 2024 - Studio on...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - August 22 & 28, 2024 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - August 22 & 29, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - August 28, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - August 22 & 28, 2024 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - August 22 & 29, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - August 28, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Approve the installation of isolated stop signs on the Cross Street corridor per Matthew Shuman, PE, Town Engineer's memo
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of isolated stop signs on the Cross Street corridor per Matthew Shuman, PE, Town Engineer's memo. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 installation of isolated stop signs on the Cross Street corridor per Matthew Shuman, PE, Town Engineer's memo. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Approve the Chamber of Commerce request to close Main and Thomson streets on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 4:00-10:00 p.m. for "Winchester Spirit Night"
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Chamber of Commerce request to close Main and Thomson streets on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 4:00-10:00 p.m. for "Winchester Spirit Night". Fallon - McGonigle VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 Chamber of Commerce request to close Main and Thomson streets on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 4:00-10:00 p.m. for "Winchester Spirit Night". Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Approve the First Congregational Church request to use the Town Common for their Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m
*Motion That the Select Board approve the First Congregational Church request to use the Town Common for their Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 First Congregational Church request to use the Town Common for their Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Approve the meeting minutes for June 3 & 17, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for June 3 & 17, 2024. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 June 3 & 17, 2024. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
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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