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March 10, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Michelle Prior, John Fallon, Michael Bettencourt, William McGonigle, Anthea Brady
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to The Ledges, Nutile Field, 10 Converse Place, Shannon Property, Everett Avenue Culvert, Winchester Center Station...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to The Ledges, Nutile Field, 10 Converse Place, Shannon Property, Everett Avenue Culvert, Winchester Center Station, Muraco Culvert - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Health Insurance - MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Union & Non-Union Staff - MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares 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 The Ledges, Nutile Field, 10 Converse Place, Shannon Property, Everett Avenue Culvert, Winchester Center Station, Muraco Culvert - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Health Insurance - MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Union & Non-Union Staff - MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares 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 - Bettencourt 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 - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to the Town of Winchester to replace windows at...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to the Town of Winchester to replace windows at the Mystic School. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to the Town of Winchester to replace windows at the Mystic School. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (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 March 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 March 2025. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
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 March 2025. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $750 from John's Landscape Service, Inc. to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $750 from John's Landscape Service, Inc. to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $750 from John's Landscape Service, Inc. to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Water & Sewer Rates
Approve the 8% Water & Sewer rate increase as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the 8% Water & Sewer rate increase as presented. McGonigle - Fallon VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the 8% Water & Sewer rate increase as presented. McGonigle - Fallon VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Fallon)
Common Victualler 's License & Use of Sidewalks for Commercial Purpose Permit
Approve the renewal of the Common Victualler License and use of sidewalks for commercial purpose permit for Frozen Hoagies
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the renewal of the Common Victualler License and use of sidewalks for commercial purpose permit for Frozen Hoagies. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the renewal of the Common Victualler License and use of sidewalks for commercial purpose permit for Frozen Hoagies. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
BUSINESS
Approve all of the votes as written in the form of the document that was prepared by Bond Counsel and provided to the Board
*Motion That the Select Board approve all of the votes as written in the form of the document that was prepared by Bond Counsel and provided to the Board. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve all of the votes as written in the form of the document that was prepared by Bond Counsel and provided to the Board. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Spring Warrant Articles
Recommend $200,000 be set aside for the Strategic Maintenance account
*Motion That the Select Board recommend $200,000 be set aside for the Strategic Maintenance account. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend $200,000 be set aside for the Strategic Maintenance account. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Select Board articles in substantial form as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Select Board articles in substantial form as presented. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Select Board articles in substantial form as presented. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
The Town elect to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sections 21-23
*Motion That the Select Board move that the Town elect to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sections 21-23 Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board move that the Town elect to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sections 21-23 Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Colleen Welch for CAMPS - April 26, 2025 - St. Eulalia Church; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 21, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Peter...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Colleen Welch for CAMPS - April 26, 2025 - St. Eulalia Church; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 21, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Peter Caradonna for Arlington Brewing Company - June 7, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Holdings - March 15, 2025 - Nouvelle 30 Church St; Anne Lucas for the Jenks Center - March 29, 2025 - Jenks Community Center; Shauneen Donlon for Revel - March 27 & April 16, 2025 - Revel 7 Thompson St; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - May 3, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Colleen Welch for CAMPS - April 26, 2025 - St. Eulalia Church; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 21, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Peter Caradonna for Arlington Brewing Company - June 7, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Holdings - March 15, 2025 - Nouvelle 30 Church St; Anne Lucas for the Jenks Center - March 29, 2025 - Jenks Community Center; Shauneen Donlon for Revel - March 27 & April 16, 2025 - Revel 7 Thompson St; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - May 3, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 6, 2025 and Saturday, June 7, 2025 with a rain date of Sunday, June 8, 2025. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 6th - Block...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 6, 2025 and Saturday, June 7, 2025 with a rain date of Sunday, June 8, 2025. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 6th - Block Party, 5:30 PM - 9 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 7th (or rain date of Sunday, June 8th) 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; and Converse Pl.; Jenks Parking Lot (to replace displays normally on Laraway Rd); B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 6, 2025 and Saturday, June 7, 2025 with a rain date of Sunday, June 8, 2025. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 6th - Block Party, 5:30 PM - 9 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 7th (or rain date of Sunday, June 8th) 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; and Converse Pl.; Jenks Parking Lot (to replace displays normally on Laraway Rd); B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence/Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 7, 2025 with registration taking place in front of the...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence/Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 7, 2025 with registration taking place in front of the Griffin Museum on Shore Road starting at 7:00 am. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence/Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 7, 2025 with registration taking place in front of the Griffin Museum on Shore Road starting at 7:00 am. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Allow for MCI 2020VH by Cortec to be specified as the proprietary product for the Winchester High School Concrete Project
*Motion That the Select Board allow for MCI 2020VH by Cortec to be specified as the proprietary product for the Winchester High School Concrete Project Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board allow for MCI 2020VH by Cortec to be specified as the proprietary product for the Winchester High School Concrete Project Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (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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