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February 24, 2025
11 recorded votes, 8 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, Nutile Field, Muraco Culvert - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Nutile Field, Muraco Culvert - 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, Nutile Field, Muraco Culvert - 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)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow James Whitaker to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow James Whitaker 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 James Whitaker to begin his employment. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Vehicle for Hire License: Transportation Livery
Approve the Vehicle for Hire license-Transportation Livery for Murat Alpaydin, Alpaydin LLC
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Vehicle for Hire license-Transportation Livery for Murat Alpaydin, Alpaydin LLC. 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 Vehicle for Hire license-Transportation Livery for Murat Alpaydin, Alpaydin LLC. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
Appoint Aria Bower as an alternate member of the Disability Access Commission term to expire August 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Aria Bower as an alternate member of the Disability Access Commission term to expire August 31, 2027. 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 appoint Aria Bower as an alternate member of the Disability Access Commission term to expire August 31, 2027. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Eversource Transformer License
Approve the Eversource Transformer License Agreement for the EV charging stations at the Jenks/Town Hall parking lot and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Transformer License Agreement for the EV charging stations at the Jenks/Town Hall parking lot and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. 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 approve the Eversource Transformer License Agreement for the EV charging stations at the Jenks/Town Hall parking lot and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - March 4, 2025 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - March 4, 2025 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street. 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 approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - March 4, 2025 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Approve the Eleventh Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - June 14, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. on the following streets: Wedgemere Avenue, Calumet Road, Salisbury Street, and Foxcroft Road
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eleventh Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - June 14, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. on the following streets: Wedgemere Avenue, Calumet Road, Salisbury Street, and Foxcroft Road. 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 approve the Eleventh Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - June 14, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. on the following streets: Wedgemere Avenue, Calumet Road, Salisbury Street, and Foxcroft Road. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Approve the request from Kimberley Higgins, Preschool Social Academy (PSA) to hold their PSA Pony Ride Family Event Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Town Common
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Kimberley Higgins, Preschool Social Academy (PSA) to hold their PSA Pony Ride Family Event Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Town Common. 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 approve the request from Kimberley Higgins, Preschool Social Academy (PSA) to hold their PSA Pony Ride Family Event Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Town Common. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Approve Ellen Knight, Winchester Archivist, as a Special Municipal Employee to February 24, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board approve Ellen Knight, Winchester Archivist, as a Special Municipal Employee to February 24, 2026 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 approve Ellen Knight, Winchester Archivist, as a Special Municipal Employee to February 24, 2026 Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
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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