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March 24, 2025
19 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Michelle Prior, Anthea Brady, Michael Bettencourt, Paras Bhayani, William McGonigle
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Muraco Culvert, Everett Avenue Culvert, Winchester Center Station, The Ledges, Nutile Field, 10 Converse Place...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Muraco Culvert, Everett Avenue Culvert, Winchester Center Station, The Ledges, Nutile Field, 10 Converse Place, Disposition of Real Property via Lease: Property located at 0 Russell Road off of 955 Main Street - 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. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Muraco Culvert, Everett Avenue Culvert, Winchester Center Station, The Ledges, Nutile Field, 10 Converse Place, Disposition of Real Property via Lease: Property located at 0 Russell Road off of 955 Main Street - 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. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, 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. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $2,250 from the Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester, Winchester Rotary Club & Winchester Savings Bank to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $2,250 from the Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester, Winchester Rotary Club & Winchester Savings Bank to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $2,250 from the Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester, Winchester Rotary Club & Winchester Savings Bank to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an earmark of $100,000 from MassDEP to the Town of Winchester towards the purchase of a Trommel Screen for the Transfer Station
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an earmark of $100,000 from MassDEP to the Town of Winchester towards the purchase of a Trommel Screen for the Transfer Station. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an earmark of $100,000 from MassDEP to the Town of Winchester towards the purchase of a Trommel Screen for the Transfer Station. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant of $195,000 from the MassDEP to the Town of Winchester for the Aerobic Digester for the Transfer Station
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant of $195,000 from the MassDEP to the Town of Winchester for the Aerobic Digester for the Transfer Station. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant of $195,000 from the MassDEP to the Town of Winchester for the Aerobic Digester for the Transfer Station. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $902 from individuals and families of the Winchester Recreation Department to be used towards the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $902 from individuals and families of the Winchester Recreation Department to be used towards the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $902 from individuals and families of the Winchester Recreation Department to be used towards the Recreation Department's Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $370 to the Council on Aging for general operations of Council on Aging programs/activities and transportation services
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $370 to the Council on Aging for general operations of Council on Aging programs/activities and transportation services. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $370 to the Council on Aging for general operations of Council on Aging programs/activities and transportation services. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an earmark of $50,000 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation to Winchester to add safety netting for the playground area at McDonald Field and shade structure...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an earmark of $50,000 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation to Winchester to add safety netting for the playground area at McDonald Field and shade structure at Leonard Field Playground. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an earmark of $50,000 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation to Winchester to add safety netting for the playground area at McDonald Field and shade structure at Leonard Field Playground. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Nicholas Hinckley, Robert Joyce, Andrew Moranian, and Brian DeMuth to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Nicholas Hinckley, Robert Joyce, Andrew Moranian, and Brian DeMuth to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Nicholas Hinckley, Robert Joyce, Andrew Moranian, and Brian DeMuth to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Grant of Location: Highland Avenue
Approve the installation of approximately 10-feet of conduit in the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 407 Highland Avenue
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of approximately 10-feet of conduit in the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 407 Highland Avenue. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of approximately 10-feet of conduit in the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 407 Highland Avenue. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Select Board Reorganization
Choose Michelle Prior as Chair
*Motion That Michelle Prior be nominated to serve as Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. McGonigle - Bettencourt There is one nomination and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote. Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That Michelle Prior be nominated to serve as Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. McGonigle - Bettencourt There is one nomination and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote. Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Choose Anthea Brady as Vice-Chair
*Motion That Select Board member Anthea Brady be nominated to serve as Vice Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. McGonigle - Bettencourt There is one nomination and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote. Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That Select Board member Anthea Brady be nominated to serve as Vice Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Winchester. McGonigle - Bettencourt There is one nomination and second, are there any other nominations? Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Rudolph closed the nomination process and called for a vote. Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Chamber Bellino/Eliot Parks Lighting Request
Approve to move forward with the Chamber of Commerce's request to install decorative lighting on select trees in Bellino and Eliot parks
*Motion That the Select Board approve to move forward with the Chamber of Commerce's request to install decorative lighting on select trees in Bellino and Eliot parks Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve to move forward with the Chamber of Commerce's request to install decorative lighting on select trees in Bellino and Eliot parks Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
SPED Reserve Release of Funds
Approve $364,746 to be funded by the SPED Reserve Fund due to unanticipated, unbudgeted costs associated with Special Education transportation and out-of-district tuitions
*Motion That the Select Board approve $364,746 to be funded by the SPED Reserve Fund due to unanticipated, unbudgeted costs associated with Special Education transportation and out-of-district tuitions. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve $364,746 to be funded by the SPED Reserve Fund due to unanticipated, unbudgeted costs associated with Special Education transportation and out-of-district tuitions. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Spring Town Meeting Motions
Approve the proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board
*Motion That the Select Board approve the proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the proposed motions in substantially the form presented for the articles sponsored by the Select Board. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Award the lease for the parking lot located at 955 Main Street to Russell Hill Office Condominium and authorize the Town Manager to execute the same subject to any revisions as may be approved by...
*Motion That the Select Board award the lease for the parking lot located at 955 Main Street to Russell Hill Office Condominium and authorize the Town Manager to execute the same subject to any revisions as may be approved by Town Counsel. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board award the lease for the parking lot located at 955 Main Street to Russell Hill Office Condominium and authorize the Town Manager to execute the same subject to any revisions as may be approved by Town Counsel. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - April 3, 2025 - Sanborn House; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - March 27 & 31, July 22 & 29, August 8, 2025...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - April 3, 2025 - Sanborn House; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - March 27 & 31, July 22 & 29, August 8, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; James Lespasio for Arlington Touchdown Club - April 10, 2025 - St. Eulalia Church; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - April 10, 2025 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street; Karen Grossman for Temple Shir Tikvah - May 3, 2025 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - June 14, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Rev. Paul Clifford for St. Eulalia Church - April 5, 2025 - St. Eulalia's parish hall. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - April 3, 2025 - Sanborn House; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - March 27 & 31, July 22 & 29, August 8, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; James Lespasio for Arlington Touchdown Club - April 10, 2025 - St. Eulalia Church; Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - April 10, 2025 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street; Karen Grossman for Temple Shir Tikvah - May 3, 2025 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - June 14, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Rev. Paul Clifford for St. Eulalia Church - April 5, 2025 - St. Eulalia's parish hall. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Approve Winchester Cultural District and the Griffin Museum of Photography request to hold the 2025 Annual Summer Festival with the Summer Photo Exhibit to be held June 13 to September 19, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board approve Winchester Cultural District and the Griffin Museum of Photography request to hold the 2025 Annual Summer Festival with the Summer Photo Exhibit to be held June 13 to September 19, 2025. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Winchester Cultural District and the Griffin Museum of Photography request to hold the 2025 Annual Summer Festival with the Summer Photo Exhibit to be held June 13 to September 19, 2025. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
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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