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June 2, 2025
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion...
*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; Muraco Culvert/Winchester Soccer Club Access Easement, MBTA Center Station Temporary Easement, Nutile Field - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior
Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, PriorThe roll call does not list William McGonigle, 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; Muraco Culvert/Winchester Soccer Club Access Easement, MBTA Center Station Temporary Easement, Nutile Field - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: McGonigle)
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, Bhayani, Prior
Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, PriorThe roll call does not list William McGonigle, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
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, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Kyle Emerson, Fitness Together to the Recreation Department to purchase supplies for the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Kyle Emerson, Fitness Together to the Recreation Department to purchase supplies for the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts. 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 Kyle Emerson, Fitness Together to the Recreation Department to purchase supplies for the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $6,500 from the Friends of Winchester Recreation & Community Service to the Recreation Department to conduct a pickleball sound study at the Ginn Field...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $6,500 from the Friends of Winchester Recreation & Community Service to the Recreation Department to conduct a pickleball sound study at the Ginn Field basketball court. 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 $6,500 from the Friends of Winchester Recreation & Community Service to the Recreation Department to conduct a pickleball sound study at the Ginn Field basketball court. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Nancy Tramontana to the Recreation Department to be put towards a memorial bench at the Packer-Ellis tennis courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from Nancy Tramontana to the Recreation Department to be put towards a memorial bench at the Packer-Ellis tennis courts. 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 Nancy Tramontana to the Recreation Department to be put towards a memorial bench at the Packer-Ellis tennis courts. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $450 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $450 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services. 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, donations in the amount of $450 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $12,630 from the Friends of Winter Pond to the Town of Winchester for the yearly Winter Pond treatment, water quality treatment and to cover the 2024 balance
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $12,630 from the Friends of Winter Pond to the Town of Winchester for the yearly Winter Pond treatment, water quality treatment and to cover the 2024 balance. 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 $12,630 from the Friends of Winter Pond to the Town of Winchester for the yearly Winter Pond treatment, water quality treatment and to cover the 2024 balance. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,589 from the Friends of Winter Pond to purchase a donor bench in memory of Carolyn & Robert Cumings
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,589 from the Friends of Winter Pond to purchase a donor bench in memory of Carolyn & Robert Cumings. 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 $2,589 from the Friends of Winter Pond to purchase a donor bench in memory of Carolyn & Robert Cumings. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Winchester Station Temporary Easements
Extend the MBTA temporary easement to July 14, 2025 and request an update by June 26, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board extend the MBTA temporary easement to July 14, 2025 and request an update by June 26, 2025. Bettencourt - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior No - Brady Motion Passes 4-1
Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, McGonigle, PriorNo: BradyThe roll call does not list William McGonigle; the count (4-1) matches all five members present with William McGonigle voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board extend the MBTA temporary easement to July 14, 2025 and request an update by June 26, 2025. Bettencourt - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior No - Brady Motion Passes 4-1.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Bhayani)
Transcribing Meeting Recordings
Approve the issuance of a $600,000 Water Bond to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and to execute any agreements related thereto
*Motion That the Select Board approve the issuance of a $600,000 Water Bond to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and to execute any agreements related thereto. 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 issuance of a $600,000 Water Bond to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and to execute any agreements related thereto. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Special Town Meeting Discussion & Possible Vote
Call a special town meeting to be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 and that we approve the warrant as substantially in the form that was presented
*Motion That the Select Board call a special town meeting to be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 and that we approve the warrant as substantially in the form that was presented. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Bhayani, McGonigle, Prior Abstain - Bettencourt Motion Passes 4-0-1
The roll call lists Michael Bettencourt both as voting yes and as abstaining and does not list Anthea Brady; the names cannot be read, so the count only (4-0-1) is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board call a special town meeting to be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 and that we approve the warrant as substantially in the form that was presented. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Bhayani, McGonigle, Prior Abstain - Bettencourt Motion Passes 4-0-1.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the meeting minutes for February 10 & 24, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for February 10 & 24, 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 February 10 & 24, 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, Bhayani, Prior
Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, PriorThe roll call does not list William McGonigle, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, 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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