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January 13, 2025
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, Winchester Center Station/MBTA Update, 10 Converse Place, Forest Ridge, 955 Main St - MGL Ch....
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Winchester Center Station/MBTA Update, 10 Converse Place, Forest Ridge, 955 Main St - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 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 St, Winchester Center Station/MBTA Update, 10 Converse Place, Forest Ridge, 955 Main St - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 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 - 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, EEC Stabilization Grants of $27,440.00 or the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the months of December 2024 and January 2025
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, EEC Stabilization Grants of $27,440.00 or the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the months of December 2024 and January 2025. 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, with gratitude, EEC Stabilization Grants of $27,440.00 or the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the months of December 2024 and January 2025. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $425 from the Winchester Cultural Council to the Kid Connection Preschool to support their Children's Author and Illustrator Month curriculum
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $425 from the Winchester Cultural Council to the Kid Connection Preschool to support their Children's Author and Illustrator Month curriculum. 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, with gratitude, a grant of $425 from the Winchester Cultural Council to the Kid Connection Preschool to support their Children's Author and Illustrator Month curriculum. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Veteran's Day observance to be deposited into the Police...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Veteran's Day observance to be deposited into the Police gift account. 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, with gratitude, a donation of $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for participation in the Veteran's Day observance to be deposited into the Police gift account. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Eversource Grant of Location: Pilgrim Drive
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install 4-feet of conduit in the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 12 Pilgrim Drive
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location to install 4-feet of conduit in the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 12 Pilgrim Drive. 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 Eversource Grant of Location to install 4-feet of conduit in the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 12 Pilgrim Drive. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Traffic Hearing: Mystic Avenue
Approve the installation of a crosswalk on Mystic Avenue at Lloyd Street and Manchester Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of a crosswalk on Mystic Avenue at Lloyd Street and Manchester 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 the installation of a crosswalk on Mystic Avenue at Lloyd Street and Manchester Street. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Annual Licensing Renewal : Common Victualler License
Approve the renewal of the Common Victualler License for Nourish Your Soul
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the renewal of the Common Victualler License for Nourish Your Soul. 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 renewal of the Common Victualler License for Nourish Your Soul. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments : Capital Planning Committee
Appoint Enzo Rascionato as a member of the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2028
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Enzo Rascionato as a member of the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2028. 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 appoint Enzo Rascionato as a member of the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2028. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Waive the year waiting period for Adrian LeBuffe and reappoint him as a member of the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2027
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the year waiting period for Adrian LeBuffe and reappoint him as a member of the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2027. 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 year waiting period for Adrian LeBuffe and reappoint him as a member of the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2027. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
RRFB Installation
Approve the purchase and installation of a rapid flashing beacon at the Mystic School on Main Street
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the purchase and installation of a rapid flashing beacon at the Mystic School on Main Street. 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 approve the purchase and installation of a rapid flashing beacon at the Mystic School on Main Street. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Forward with all three collectively to be approved as recommended, funding to be determined, with the understanding that the priority is Mystic School, Johnson & Cox and Highland & Wolcott as laid...
*Motion: That the Select Board forward with all three collectively to be approved as recommended, funding to be determined, with the understanding that the priority is Mystic School, Johnson & Cox and Highland & Wolcott as laid out by the Town Manager. Bettencourt - 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 forward with all three collectively to be approved as recommended, funding to be determined, with the understanding that the priority is Mystic School, Johnson & Cox and Highland & Wolcott as laid out by the Town Manager. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Brady)
Winchester Center Station/MBTA Update
Extend the MBTA temporary easement to June 1, 2025
*Motion: That the Select Board extend the MBTA temporary easement to June 1, 2025. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Prior Motion Passes 4-1 No: McGonigle
Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, PriorNo: McGonigle
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board extend the MBTA temporary easement to June 1, 2025. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Prior Motion Passes 4-1 No: McGonigle.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Affordable Housing Trust request to five the Trust responsibility for evaluating the 160 Forest Street property
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Affordable Housing Trust request to five the Trust responsibility for evaluating the 160 Forest Street property. 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 Affordable Housing Trust request to five the Trust responsibility for evaluating the 160 Forest Street property. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's request to hold their 13th annual 5K/10K race on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 12:00 noon, starting & ending at the Jenks Center
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's request to hold their 13th annual 5K/10K race on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 12:00 noon, starting & ending at the Jenks Center. 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 Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's request to hold their 13th annual 5K/10K race on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 12:00 noon, starting & ending at the Jenks Center. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Town Manager's request to pay out her 37 hours of vacation time remaining from calendar year 2024 at her current hourly rate
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Manager's request to pay out her 37 hours of vacation time remaining from calendar year 2024 at her current hourly rate. 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 Town Manager's request to pay out her 37 hours of vacation time remaining from calendar year 2024 at her current hourly rate. 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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