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February 10, 2025
14 recorded votes, 11 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, Muraco Culvert, 10 Converse Place - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Muraco Culvert, 10 Converse Place - 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, Muraco Culvert, 10 Converse Place - 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 - 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 $2,500 from the Johnston Family to the Fire Department to be deposited into the Fire Department Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,500 from the Johnston Family to the Fire Department to be deposited into the Fire Department Gift Account. 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 $2,500 from the Johnston Family to the Fire Department to be deposited into the Fire Department Gift Account. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720.00 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of February 2025
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720.00 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of February 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 accept, with gratitude, EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720.00 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of February 2025. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $9,000 from the Friends of Wedge Pond to the Town of Winchester to address the lake weed, excessive lily pads and the water quality testing at Wedge Pond
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $9,000 from the Friends of Wedge Pond to the Town of Winchester to address the lake weed, excessive lily pads and the water quality testing at Wedge Pond. 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 $9,000 from the Friends of Wedge Pond to the Town of Winchester to address the lake weed, excessive lily pads and the water quality testing at Wedge Pond. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Hospital Gift Account Discussion
Approve $25,000 from the hospital gift account to the Zeptive vape detectors for the high school
*Motion: That the Select Board approve $25,000 from the hospital gift account to the Zeptive vape detectors for the high school. Brady - 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 $25,000 from the hospital gift account to the Zeptive vape detectors for the high school. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Approve and accept the forgoing Preservation Restriction Agreement with 19 Hancock St., LLC and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement
*Motion: That the Select Board approve and accept the forgoing Preservation Restriction Agreement with 19 Hancock St., LLC and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. 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 and accept the forgoing Preservation Restriction Agreement with 19 Hancock St., LLC and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept the form of Regulatory Agreement for 160 Forest with such additional non-substantive changes as may be recommended by Town Counsel; and to authorize the final execution thereof, by either...
*Motion That the Select Board accept the form of Regulatory Agreement for 160 Forest with such additional non-substantive changes as may be recommended by Town Counsel; and to authorize the final execution thereof, by either the Board or the Town Manager acting in its stead. 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 the form of Regulatory Agreement for 160 Forest with such additional non-substantive changes as may be recommended by Town Counsel; and to authorize the final execution thereof, by either the Board or the Town Manager acting in its stead. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
MWRA Sewer Bond
Approve the issuance of a $1,090,000 Sewer Bond to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and to execute any agreements related thereto
*Motion That the Select Board approve the issuance of a $1,090,000 Sewer Bond to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and to execute any agreements related thereto. 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 issuance of a $1,090,000 Sewer Bond to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and to execute any agreements related thereto. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Maison - February 13, 2025 - Nouvelle Maison 30 Church St; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - March 13, 2025 -...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Maison - February 13, 2025 - Nouvelle Maison 30 Church St; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - March 13, 2025 - Winchester Boat Club. 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 Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Maison - February 13, 2025 - Nouvelle Maison 30 Church St; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - March 13, 2025 - Winchester Boat Club. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Parade Permit: En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 17, 2025 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Parade Permit: En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 17, 2025 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. 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 Parade Permit: En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 17, 2025 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Public Amusement License for the EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 and 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for the EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 and 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 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 approve the Public Amusement License for the EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 and 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for December 2 & 16, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for December 2 & 16, 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 December 2 & 16, 2024. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. 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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