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April 14, 2025
20 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michelle Prior, Anthea Brady, Michael Bettencourt, William McGonigle, Paras Bhayani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani
Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, McGonigleThe roll call does not list Michelle Prior, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani.” (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, a donation of $500 from Alysia Moon of Moon Hearing Services, LLC to purchase supplies for the Parker Ellis Tennis Courts and to be used towards the Recreation Department...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Alysia Moon of Moon Hearing Services, LLC to purchase supplies for the Parker Ellis Tennis Courts and to be used towards the Recreation Department gift account. 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 accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Alysia Moon of Moon Hearing Services, LLC to purchase supplies for the Parker Ellis Tennis Courts and to be used towards the Recreation Department gift account. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an in-kind gymnastic equipment donations totaling $8,179 from Pierre S. Martin to the Recreation Department
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an in-kind gymnastic equipment donations totaling $8,179 from Pierre S. Martin to the Recreation Department. 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 accept, with gratitude, an in-kind gymnastic equipment donations totaling $8,179 from Pierre S. Martin to the Recreation Department. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to the Recreation Department towards the purchase of a new stage for events
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to the Recreation Department towards the purchase of a new stage for events. 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 accept, with gratitude, a grant of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to the Recreation Department towards the purchase of a new stage for events. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $2183.68 from the Winchester Town Day Committee to the Recreation Department towards the purchase of a new stage for events
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $2183.68 from the Winchester Town Day Committee to the Recreation Department towards the purchase of a new stage for events. 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 accept, with gratitude, a grant of $2183.68 from the Winchester Town Day Committee to the Recreation Department towards the purchase of a new stage for events. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Christopher Corderio, Jason Doyle, and Maria Long to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Christopher Corderio, Jason Doyle, and Maria Long to begin their employment. 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 waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Christopher Corderio, Jason Doyle, and Maria Long to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Opioid Community Needs Assessment
Allocate spending by the health director with input and guidance from the mental health substance use steering committee of the opioid settlement funding for FY26 up to 160,000 through FY28 which...
*Motion That the Select Board allocate spending by the health director with input and guidance from the mental health substance use steering committee of the opioid settlement funding for FY26 up to 160,000 through FY28 which does not preclude adjusting the approval as further funds are distributed. 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 allocate spending by the health director with input and guidance from the mental health substance use steering committee of the opioid settlement funding for FY26 up to 160,000 through FY28 which does not preclude adjusting the approval as further funds are distributed. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Spring Town Meeting Articles: Select Board Positions
Recommend favorable action on Article 2
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 2. 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 recommend favorable action on Article 2. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 4
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 4. 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 recommend favorable action on Article 4. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Articles 8-19
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Articles 8-19. 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 recommend favorable action on Articles 8-19. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 21
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 21. 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 recommend favorable action on Article 21. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 26
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 26. 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 recommend favorable action on Article 26. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 29
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 29. 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 recommend favorable action on Article 29. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 32
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 32. 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 recommend favorable action on Article 32. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Articles 34-35
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Articles 34-35. 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 recommend favorable action on Articles 34-35. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Gina Giaccio for Bagels N Brew - April 26, 2025 - Bagels N Brew 748 Main Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - April 26, 2025 - Book Ends 599 Main Street...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Gina Giaccio for Bagels N Brew - April 26, 2025 - Bagels N Brew 748 Main Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - April 26, 2025 - Book Ends 599 Main Street; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - May 6, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Cathy Parker for Studio on the Common - May 7, 2025 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street; Rosa Neto for Oh Jolie Catering - April 26, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Michael Demirchian for BYO Events LLC - June 8, 2025 - Griffin Museum. 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 Gina Giaccio for Bagels N Brew - April 26, 2025 - Bagels N Brew 748 Main Street; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - April 26, 2025 - Book Ends 599 Main Street; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - May 6, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Cathy Parker for Studio on the Common - May 7, 2025 - Studio on the Common 22 Church Street; Rosa Neto for Oh Jolie Catering - April 26, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Michael Demirchian for BYO Events LLC - June 8, 2025 - Griffin Museum. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the request from Network for Social Justice to use the Town Common on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 (rain date June 12, 2025) 3:00-7:00 p.m. to hold PrideFest 2025
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Network for Social Justice to use the Town Common on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 (rain date June 12, 2025) 3:00-7:00 p.m. to hold PrideFest 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 request from Network for Social Justice to use the Town Common on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 (rain date June 12, 2025) 3:00-7:00 p.m. to hold PrideFest 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee from April 14, 2025 to April 14, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board approve James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee from April 14, 2025 to April 14, 2026. 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 James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee from April 14, 2025 to April 14, 2026. 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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