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September 9, 2024
16 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michelle Prior, Michael Bettencourt, Anthea Brady, William McGonigle
Absent: John Fallon
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 160 Forest St, MBTA Temporary Easement Extension, 10 Converse Place, Washington/Swanton St - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 160 Forest St, MBTA Temporary Easement Extension, 10 Converse Place, Washington/Swanton St - 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. Brady - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 160 Forest St, MBTA Temporary Easement Extension, 10 Converse Place, Washington/Swanton St - 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. Brady - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, 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. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $237 from the McCall Middle School Activity Group to the Department of Public works to purchase a sign for traffic safety
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $237 from the McCall Middle School Activity Group to the Department of Public works to purchase a sign for traffic safety. 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 accept, with gratitude, a donation of $237 from the McCall Middle School Activity Group to the Department of Public works to purchase a sign for traffic safety. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Gianna Vozzella, Michael Connors, Thomas Fishback, Gene Johnson, Lauren Valdario, Michael DeRosa & Jeffrey LaTores to begin...
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Gianna Vozzella, Michael Connors, Thomas Fishback, Gene Johnson, Lauren Valdario, Michael DeRosa & Jeffrey LaTores to begin their employment. Brady - 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 Gianna Vozzella, Michael Connors, Thomas Fishback, Gene Johnson, Lauren Valdario, Michael DeRosa & Jeffrey LaTores to begin their employment. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Committees & Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
Reappoint Brian Flaherty as a member of the Audit Advisory Committee, term to expire August 1, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Brian Flaherty as a member of the Audit Advisory Committee, term to expire August 1, 2027. 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 reappoint Brian Flaherty as a member of the Audit Advisory Committee, term to expire August 1, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Peter Pulsifer as a member of the Cultural Council, term to expire July 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Peter Pulsifer as a member of the Cultural Council, term to expire July 31, 2027. 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 appoint Peter Pulsifer as a member of the Cultural Council, term to expire July 31, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Comptroller 's Teaching Request
Approve the Comptroller's request to teach classes
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Comptroller's request to teach classes. 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 Comptroller's request to teach classes. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CPC Project Rankings Update
Co-sponsor the use of $2.1 million of free cash for partially funding the Library roof replacement, Town Hall roof/bell tower construction and the Library historic window replacement
*Motion: That the Select Board co-sponsor the use of $2.1 million of free cash for partially funding the Library roof replacement, Town Hall roof/bell tower construction and the Library historic window replacement. Brady - 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 co-sponsor the use of $2.1 million of free cash for partially funding the Library roof replacement, Town Hall roof/bell tower construction and the Library historic window replacement. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Co-sponsor Parker Ellis tennis courts using 200,000 in free cash
*Motion: That the Select Board co-sponsor Parker Ellis tennis courts using 200,000 in free cash. Brady - 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 co-sponsor Parker Ellis tennis courts using 200,000 in free cash. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Support the proposed $4 million borrowing authorization against the BSF
*Motion: That the Select Board support the proposed $4 million borrowing authorization against the BSF. 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 support the proposed $4 million borrowing authorization against the BSF. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
School Building Projects Update
Fund the purchase of a transformer out of ARPA funds as soon as possible that was the recommendation for this project
*Motion: That the Select Board fund the purchase of a transformer out of ARPA funds as soon as possible that was the recommendation for this project. Bettencourt - 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 fund the purchase of a transformer out of ARPA funds as soon as possible that was the recommendation for this project. Bettencourt - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: McGonigle)
Forward with Mystic School heat project bid as discussed and the timeline as discussed
*Motion: That the Select Board move forward with Mystic School heat project bid as discussed and the timeline as discussed. Brady - 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 move forward with Mystic School heat project bid as discussed and the timeline as discussed. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
MBTA Temporary Easements
Approve the MBTA temporary easements in the Waterfield & Aberjona lots extension to Monday, October 14, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the MBTA temporary easements in the Waterfield & Aberjona lots extension to Monday, October 14, 2024. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Prior 3-1 Motion Passes No: McGonigle
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, PriorNo: McGonigle
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the MBTA temporary easements in the Waterfield & Aberjona lots extension to Monday, October 14, 2024. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Prior 3-1 Motion Passes No: McGonigle.” (Motion: Prior, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Shauneen Donlon for Revel - September 12, October 3, November 14 & December 2, 2024 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Cathy Parker for Studio on the Common -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Shauneen Donlon for Revel - September 12, October 3, November 14 & December 2, 2024 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Cathy Parker for Studio on the Common - September 13, 19 &26, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - September 12, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Lisa Petras - October 12, 2024 - Winchester Boat Club; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - September 13, 15, 19, 20 & 29, 2024 and October 17 & 28, 2024 - Wright-Locke All Seasons Barn; Natalie Klees for Studio B - September 20, 2024 - Studio B 831 Main Street; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - September 28, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Anne Lucas for the Jenks Center - September 28, 2024 - Jenks Senior Center. Brady - 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 approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Shauneen Donlon for Revel - September 12, October 3, November 14 & December 2, 2024 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Cathy Parker for Studio on the Common - September 13, 19 &26, 2024 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - September 12, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Lisa Petras - October 12, 2024 - Winchester Boat Club; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - September 13, 15, 19, 20 & 29, 2024 and October 17 & 28, 2024 - Wright-Locke All Seasons Barn; Natalie Klees for Studio B - September 20, 2024 - Studio B 831 Main Street; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - September 28, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm; Anne Lucas for the Jenks Center - September 28, 2024 - Jenks Senior Center. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Approve the meeting minutes for July 15 & 29, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for July 15 & 29, 2024. Brady - 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 approve the meeting minutes for July 15 & 29, 2024. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Prior
Yes: Brady, McGonigle, PriorThe roll call does not list Michael Bettencourt, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, 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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