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October 28, 2024
17 recorded votes, 14 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, 160 Forest St. 40 Church St, Muraco Culvert, MBTA Winchester Center Station Temporary Easements...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, 160 Forest St. 40 Church St, Muraco Culvert, MBTA Winchester Center Station Temporary Easements - 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 - McGonigle 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, 160 Forest St. 40 Church St, Muraco Culvert, MBTA Winchester Center Station Temporary Easements - 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 - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, 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. Fallon - Brady 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 - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from Paul Manganaro via the Cummings Community Giving program towards the memorial for John Sullivan
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from Paul Manganaro via the Cummings Community Giving program towards the memorial for John Sullivan. 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 accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from Paul Manganaro via the Cummings Community Giving program towards the memorial for John Sullivan. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $50,000 from the Winchester Basketball Association to the Town of Winchester to go towards the overall cost of the Winchester High School gym renovation
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $50,000 from the Winchester Basketball Association to the Town of Winchester to go towards the overall cost of the Winchester High School gym renovation. 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 accept, with gratitude, a donation of $50,000 from the Winchester Basketball Association to the Town of Winchester to go towards the overall cost of the Winchester High School gym renovation. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $25,000 from the Winchester Sports Foundation to the Town of Winchester to go towards the overall cost of the Winchester High School gym renovation
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $25,000 from the Winchester Sports Foundation to the Town of Winchester to go towards the overall cost of the Winchester High School gym renovation. 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 accept, with gratitude, a donation of $25,000 from the Winchester Sports Foundation to the Town of Winchester to go towards the overall cost of the Winchester High School gym renovation. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Jason Doyle and Leonard Jackson to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Jason Doyle and Leonard Jackson 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 Jason Doyle and Leonard Jackson to begin their employment. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Senior Circuit Breaker
Approve the Senior Circuit Breaker state maximum credit $3,000 for the upcoming year
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Senior Circuit Breaker state maximum credit $3,000 for the upcoming year. Bettencourt - Fallon 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 Senior Circuit Breaker state maximum credit $3,000 for the upcoming year. Bettencourt - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Fallon)
Transfer Station Fees
Increase the Winchester-based Business Permit to $277 for the transfer station fee and $63 for the capital fee for a total of $340 beginning
*Motion: That the Select Board increase the Winchester-based Business Permit to $277 for the transfer station fee and $63 for the capital fee for a total of $340 beginning 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 increase the Winchester-based Business Permit to $277 for the transfer station fee and $63 for the capital fee for a total of $340 beginning Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Select Board Article Positions
Recommend favorable action on Article 4
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 4. 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 recommend favorable action on Article 4. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 5
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 5. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle Motion Passes 4-1 No: Prior
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, McGonigleNo: Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 5. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle Motion Passes 4-1 No: Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 6
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 6. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle Motion Passes 4-1 No: Prior
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, McGonigleNo: Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 6. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle Motion Passes 4-1 No: Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 7
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 7. 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 recommend favorable action on Article 7. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 8
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 8. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior Motion Passes 4-1 No: Bettencourt
Yes: Brady, Fallon, McGonigle, PriorNo: Bettencourt
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 8. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior Motion Passes 4-1 No: Bettencourt.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Recommend favorable action on Article 9
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 9. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle Motion Passes 4-1 Abstain: Prior
The minutes record the vote as 4-1 and list Anthea Brady yes; Michael Bettencourt yes; John Fallon yes; William McGonigle yes; Michelle Prior abstaining; the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 9. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle Motion Passes 4-1 Abstain: Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Elizabeth Bartels - November 3, 2024 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - November 16, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kinosian for Boston's...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Elizabeth Bartels - November 3, 2024 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - November 16, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - November 21, 2024 - Winchester Cooperative Bank; TJ Grenon for Simply serving - November 15, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - November 1, 2024 - Sanborn House. 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 One Day Liquor License(s) for Elizabeth Bartels - November 3, 2024 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - November 16, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - November 21, 2024 - Winchester Cooperative Bank; TJ Grenon for Simply serving - November 15, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - November 1, 2024 - Sanborn House. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Approve Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market to be held at the Jenks Center on Saturday, November 23, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market to be held at the Jenks Center on Saturday, November 23, 2024. 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 Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market to be held at the Jenks Center on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
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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