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December 2, 2024
10 recorded votes, 7 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 St, Winchester Center Station/MBTA Temporary Easements - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Winchester Center Station/MBTA Temporary Easements - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 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, Winchester Center Station/MBTA Temporary Easements - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 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 - McGonigle 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 - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a FY25 Formula Grant of $80,970 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a FY25 Formula Grant of $80,970 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging. 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 FY25 Formula Grant of $80,970 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Sophea Neak to begin her employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Sophea Neak to begin her 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 Sophea Neak to begin her employment. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Senior Tax Abatement
Approve the Senior Tax Abatement program guidelines as proposed in Mr. Beltz's memo of November 28, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Senior Tax Abatement program guidelines as proposed in Mr. Beltz's memo of November 28, 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 Senior Tax Abatement program guidelines as proposed in Mr. Beltz's memo of November 28, 2024. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Holiday Displays
Approve the installation of a menorah on town land and work with management and public works to find the appropriate location and setup
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of a menorah on town land and work with management and public works to find the appropriate location and setup. 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 installation of a menorah on town land and work with management and public works to find the appropriate location and setup. Bettencourt - Fallon VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Fallon)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Lucia Bellotti for Rubini Art - December 7, 2024 - Rubini Art 22 Park Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - December 7, 2024 - Book Ends 559 Main Street...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Lucia Bellotti for Rubini Art - December 7, 2024 - Rubini Art 22 Park Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - December 7, 2024 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - December 8, 2024 - Sanborn House; Kathleen Costello for The Hive - December 5, 12, & 19, 2024 - The Hive 533 Main Street; Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - December 7, 2024 - Bagels N Brew 748 Main 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 Lucia Bellotti for Rubini Art - December 7, 2024 - Rubini Art 22 Park Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - December 7, 2024 - Book Ends 559 Main Street; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - December 8, 2024 - Sanborn House; Kathleen Costello for The Hive - December 5, 12, & 19, 2024 - The Hive 533 Main Street; Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - December 7, 2024 - Bagels N Brew 748 Main Street. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the LIP unit equity request
*Motion That the Select Board approve the LIP unit equity request. 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 LIP unit equity request. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for October 28, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for October 28, 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 28, 2024. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
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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