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April 7, 2025
15 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Anthea Brady, Michael Bettencourt, William McGonigle, Paras Bhayani, Michelle Prior
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. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani
Michelle Prior arrived after the meeting began (the minutes do not say exactly when) and is not shown on this vote, taken before she first took part.
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. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani.” (Motion: McGonigle, 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)
Muraco School MSBA Statement of Interest
Having convened in an open meeting on April 7, 2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Winchester, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to...
*Motion That the Select Board having convened in an open meeting on April 7, 2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Winchester, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 3, 2025 for the Muraco Elementary School located at 33 Bates Road, Winchester, MA which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: (#4) Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollment, and (#5) Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Winchester to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board having convened in an open meeting on April 7, 2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Winchester, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 3, 2025 for the Muraco Elementary School located at 33 Bates Road, Winchester, MA which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: (#4) Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollment, and (#5) Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Winchester to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Transfer Station Commercial Hauler Pilot Program
For a four month pilot for outside commercial haulers at the transfer station contingent on a share scope from DPW
*Motion That the Select Board for a four month pilot for outside commercial haulers at the transfer station contingent on a share scope from DPW. Brady - 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 for a four month pilot for outside commercial haulers at the transfer station contingent on a share scope from DPW. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Public Street Tree Committee Regulation
Approve the proposed regulations to the Public Shade Tree By-Law in substantial form presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the proposed regulations to the Public Shade Tree By-Law in substantial form presented. 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 the proposed regulations to the Public Shade Tree By-Law in substantial form presented. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Spring Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the warrant for Spring Town Meeting in substantial form as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the warrant for Spring Town Meeting in substantial form as presented. Brady - 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 warrant for Spring Town Meeting in substantial form as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Outdoor Dining Applications
Approve the use of two parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola and Nouvelle Maison with the addition of ADA access
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of two parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola and Nouvelle Maison with the addition of ADA access. Brady - 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 use of two parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola and Nouvelle Maison with the addition of ADA access. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of two & half parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub with the addition of ADA access
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of two & half parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub with the addition of ADA access. Brady - 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 use of two & half parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub with the addition of ADA access. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of one parking spot and additional right-of-way space and the use of the sidewalk on Converse Place to be used for outdoor dining for China Sky with the addition of ADA access
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of one parking spot and additional right-of-way space and the use of the sidewalk on Converse Place to be used for outdoor dining for China Sky with the addition of ADA access. Brady - 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 use of one parking spot and additional right-of-way space and the use of the sidewalk on Converse Place to be used for outdoor dining for China Sky with the addition of ADA access. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of two & half parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub with the addition of ADA access
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of two & half parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub with the addition of ADA access. Brady - 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 use of two & half parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub with the addition of ADA access. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's restaurant with the addition...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's restaurant with the addition of ADA access. Brady - 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 use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's restaurant with the addition of ADA access. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Muraco Culvert
Accepts the revised cost estimate from VHB dated March 20, 2025 for the Muraco Culvert flood mitigation project and attests that the increased project costs are not related to project scope...
*Motion That the Select Board accepts the revised cost estimate from VHB dated March 20, 2025 for the Muraco Culvert flood mitigation project and attests that the increased project costs are not related to project scope changes and further authorizes the Town Manager to submit the executed form to DOR for approval. Brady - 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 accepts the revised cost estimate from VHB dated March 20, 2025 for the Muraco Culvert flood mitigation project and attests that the increased project costs are not related to project scope changes and further authorizes the Town Manager to submit the executed form to DOR for approval. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - April 11, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; John Lespasio for Nellios Gourmet Kitchen - May 4, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - April 11, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; John Lespasio for Nellios Gourmet Kitchen - May 4, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Shauneen Donlon for Revel - May 6, 2025 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Clarence Ligon for NAACP - May 10, 2025 - Unitarian Church Parish Hall; Elizabeth Porter for En Ka - June 10, 2025 - Epiphany Church Parish Hall; Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Maison - April 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2025 - Nouvelle Maison 30 Church Street. Brady - 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 Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - April 11, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; John Lespasio for Nellios Gourmet Kitchen - May 4, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Shauneen Donlon for Revel - May 6, 2025 - Revel 7 Thompson Street; Clarence Ligon for NAACP - May 10, 2025 - Unitarian Church Parish Hall; Elizabeth Porter for En Ka - June 10, 2025 - Epiphany Church Parish Hall; Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Maison - April 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2025 - Nouvelle Maison 30 Church Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for Jan. 13 & 27, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for Jan. 13 & 27, 2025. Brady - 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 Jan. 13 & 27, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, 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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