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November 18, 2024
14 recorded votes, 13 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
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Jeffrey Russo to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Jeffrey Russo 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 Jeffrey Russo to begin his employment. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Tax Levy Classification
Approve the selected Residential Tax Factor of 1.0 as recommended by Dan McGurl, Town Assessor on the Director of Assessments' Classification Tax Allocation form for 2025
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the selected Residential Tax Factor of 1.0 as recommended by Dan McGurl, Town Assessor on the Director of Assessments' Classification Tax Allocation form for 2025. 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 approve the selected Residential Tax Factor of 1.0 as recommended by Dan McGurl, Town Assessor on the Director of Assessments' Classification Tax Allocation form for 2025. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Take no action on questions 2, 3, and 4 on the same form
*Motion That the Select Board take no action on questions 2, 3, and 4 on the same form. 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 take no action on questions 2, 3, and 4 on the same form. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Fall 2024 Warrant Articles
Approved favorable action on the amended motion for Article 4
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action on the amended motion for 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 approved favorable action on the amended motion for Article 4. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Article 4.
Approved favorable action on Article 23
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action on Article 23. 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 approved favorable action on Article 23. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approved favorable action on Article 25
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action on Article 25. 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 approved favorable action on Article 25. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept what was received from Comcast & Verizon for Article 29
*Motion That the Select Board accept what was received from Comcast & Verizon for Article 29. 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 accept what was received from Comcast & Verizon for Article 29. Bettencourt - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Fallon)
Article 29.
Approved favorable action on Article 31 and all of the motions
*Motion That the Select Board approved favorable action on Article 31 and all of the motions 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 on Article 31 and all of the motions Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Annual Town Election
Conduct the 2025 Annual Town Election on Saturday, March 22, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board conduct the 2025 Annual Town Election on Saturday, March 22, 2025. 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 conduct the 2025 Annual Town Election on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA Funding
Allocate $694,900 of ARPA funds to award the base and alternate bid for the Mystic School Project
*Motion That the Select Board allocate $694,900 of ARPA funds to award the base and alternate bid for the Mystic School 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 allocate $694,900 of ARPA funds to award the base and alternate bid for the Mystic School Project. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - December 5, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Darian Fickett for Sanctuary of Winchester - December 5, 2024 -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - December 5, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Darian Fickett for Sanctuary of Winchester - December 5, 2024 - Lounge at Sanctuary North 3 Wainwright Road; Shauneen Donlon for Revel - December 10, 2024 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - December 7, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn. 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 One Day Liquor Licenses for Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - December 5, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Darian Fickett for Sanctuary of Winchester - December 5, 2024 - Lounge at Sanctuary North 3 Wainwright Road; Shauneen Donlon for Revel - December 10, 2024 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - December 7, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for October 3, 10 & 15, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for October 3, 10 & 15, 2024. 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 meeting minutes for October 3, 10 & 15, 2024. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from Donna Heptig to the Cemetery Department's Bequest Fund in Wildwood Cemetery
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from Donna Heptig to the Cemetery Department's Bequest Fund in Wildwood Cemetery. 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 $1,000 from Donna Heptig to the Cemetery Department's Bequest Fund in Wildwood Cemetery. 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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