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November 7, 2024
17 recorded votes, 14 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, 10 Converse Street - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton, 10 Converse Street - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. 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, 10 Converse Street - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. 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)
Fall 2024 Warrant Articles
Approved favorable action for Town Meeting Consent Agenda items as printed
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action for Town Meeting Consent Agenda items as printed. 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 approved favorable action for Town Meeting Consent Agenda items as printed. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Approved the revised motion for Article 18 to appropriate $595,000 from Free Cash for the Winchester Gym Floor project
*Motion That the Select Board approved the revised motion for Article 18 to appropriate $595,000 from Free Cash for the Winchester Gym Floor project. 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 approved the revised motion for Article 18 to appropriate $595,000 from Free Cash for the Winchester Gym Floor project. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Approved favorable action on Article 18 as amended
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action on Article 18 as amended. McGonigle - 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 approved favorable action on Article 18 as amended. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Approved favorable action for Article 26 as amended
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action for Article 26 as amended. 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 approved favorable action for Article 26 as amended. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Approved favorable action for Articles 29 & 30 as amended
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action for Articles 29 & 30 as amended. 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 approved favorable action for Articles 29 & 30 as amended. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Transportation Network Assessment Disbursement
Accept the Transportation Network Company assessment of $11,569.10 received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Section 8 of Chapter 187, as amended by Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2022....
*Motion That the Select Board accept the Transportation Network Company assessment of $11,569.10 received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Section 8 of Chapter 187, as amended by Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2022. Furthermore, we authorize using these funds towards the purchase of RRFB per the Town Engineer's memo. 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 accept the Transportation Network Company assessment of $11,569.10 received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Section 8 of Chapter 187, as amended by Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2022. Furthermore, we authorize using these funds towards the purchase of RRFB per the Town Engineer's memo. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
ARPA Funding
Allocate $5,43.90 of ARAP funds to pay the remaining balance to furnish and install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon as requested by the Town Engineer
*Motion That the Select Board allocate $5,43.90 of ARAP funds to pay the remaining balance to furnish and install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon as requested by the Town Engineer. 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 allocate $5,43.90 of ARAP funds to pay the remaining balance to furnish and install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon as requested by the Town Engineer. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Reallocate $500 of ARAP funds from training towards meals that was awarded to the Winchester Meals on Wheels Community Grant
*Motion That the Select Board reallocate $500 of ARAP funds from training towards meals that was awarded to the Winchester Meals on Wheels Community Grant. 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 reallocate $500 of ARAP funds from training towards meals that was awarded to the Winchester Meals on Wheels Community Grant. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Allocate $58,400 of ARPA funds to the School Department on behalf of the Town for playground improvements at Lincoln, Muraco, Vinson- Owen and Ambrose Elementary Schools
*Motion That the Select Board allocate $58,400 of ARPA funds to the School Department on behalf of the Town for playground improvements at Lincoln, Muraco, Vinson- Owen and Ambrose Elementary Schools. 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 allocate $58,400 of ARPA funds to the School Department on behalf of the Town for playground improvements at Lincoln, Muraco, Vinson- Owen and Ambrose Elementary Schools. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
Reappoint Sneha Patel as a member of the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board term to expire October 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Sneha Patel as a member of the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board term to expire October 31, 2027. 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 reappoint Sneha Patel as a member of the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board term to expire October 31, 2027. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - November 14, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Maria Tilkens for Bubble Bar Boston - November 22 & 23, 2024 -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - November 14, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Maria Tilkens for Bubble Bar Boston - November 22 & 23, 2024 - Town Hall Auditorium; Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Maison - November 11, 2024 - Nouvelle Maison 30 Church 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 One Day Liquor License(s) for Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - November 14, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Maria Tilkens for Bubble Bar Boston - November 22 & 23, 2024 - Town Hall Auditorium; Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Maison - November 11, 2024 - Nouvelle Maison 30 Church Street. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation from an anonymous donation of four American flags to the Recreation Department to be used at the Parker Ellis Tennis Courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation from an anonymous donation of four American flags to the Recreation Department to be used at the Parker 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, an in-kind donation from an anonymous donation of four American flags to the Recreation Department to be used at the Parker Ellis Tennis Courts. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation from the Friends of Winchester Recreation of four benches to the Recreation Department for the Leonard Tennis Courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation from the Friends of Winchester Recreation of four benches to the Recreation Department for the Leonard 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, an in-kind donation from the Friends of Winchester Recreation of four benches to the Recreation Department for the Leonard Tennis Courts. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $10,000 from the Cummings Foundation's Make a Difference Dollars to the Health Department to be used for the Coalition for a Safer Community programs
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $10,000 from the Cummings Foundation's Make a Difference Dollars to the Health Department to be used for the 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 $10,000 from the Cummings Foundation's Make a Difference Dollars to the Health Department to be used for the Coalition for a Safer Community programs. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session
*Motion: That the Select Board recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
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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