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June 16, 2025
13 recorded votes, 11 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 Muraco Culvert, Nutile Field, Shannon Estates, MBTA Center Station Temporary Easement - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Muraco Culvert, Nutile Field, Shannon Estates, MBTA Center Station Temporary Easement - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Brady - McGonigle 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 Muraco Culvert, Nutile Field, Shannon Estates, MBTA Center Station Temporary Easement - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Brady - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani.” (Motion: Brady, 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 - Bhayani 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 - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720.00 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of June 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 June 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 accept, with gratitude, EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720.00 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of June 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow James Ditullio & Laurie Fariole to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow James Ditullio & Laurie Fariole 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 James Ditullio & Laurie Fariole to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Kenwin Road Traffic Calming Improvements
Support the Engineering and DPW Department implementation of the proposed parking restrictions on Kenwin Ave and interim chicanes as available
*Motion That the Select Board support the Engineering and DPW Department implementation of the proposed parking restrictions on Kenwin Ave and interim chicanes as available. 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 support the Engineering and DPW Department implementation of the proposed parking restrictions on Kenwin Ave and interim chicanes as available. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Support Engineering's request to CPC for Kenwin Road traffic improvements and provide whatever is needed on that front between Engineering and Capital
*Motion That the Select Board support Engineering's request to CPC for Kenwin Road traffic improvements and provide whatever is needed on that front between Engineering and Capital. 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 support Engineering's request to CPC for Kenwin Road traffic improvements and provide whatever is needed on that front between Engineering and Capital. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Quill Rotary Striping Plan
Approve the designation of a loading zone around the Quill Rotary between Shore Road and Main Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the designation of a loading zone around the Quill Rotary between Shore Road and Main 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 the designation of a loading zone around the Quill Rotary between Shore Road and Main Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap & Zero Emission Vehicle Policy
Approve the zero-emission vehicle policy and the decarbonization roadmap
*Motion That the Select Board approve the zero-emission vehicle policy and the decarbonization roadmap. 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 zero-emission vehicle policy and the decarbonization roadmap. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
National Grid Paving MOU
Accept $100,179.66 to be deposited into the MGL CH44 § 53K fund to be spent for repaving on Main Street and approve the Memorandum of Agreement between National Grid and the Town of Winchester as...
*Motion That the Select Board vote to accept $100,179.66 to be deposited into the MGL CH44 § 53K fund to be spent for repaving on Main Street and approve the Memorandum of Agreement between National Grid and the Town of Winchester as presented in the Board's packet and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement on the Board's behalf. 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 vote to accept $100,179.66 to be deposited into the MGL CH44 § 53K fund to be spent for repaving on Main Street and approve the Memorandum of Agreement between National Grid and the Town of Winchester as presented in the Board's packet and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement on the Board's behalf. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - June 21, 2025 - Bagels N Brew 748 Main Street; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - September 14, 2025 - Wright-Locke...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - June 21, 2025 - Bagels N Brew 748 Main Street; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - September 14, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Happy Hostess at Your Service - June 29, 2025 -Sanborn House; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - June 23, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Holdings - June 20 & 27, 2025 - Maison Nouvelle 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 Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - June 21, 2025 - Bagels N Brew 748 Main Street; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - September 14, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Happy Hostess at Your Service - June 29, 2025 -Sanborn House; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - June 23, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Holdings - June 20 & 27, 2025 - Maison Nouvelle 30 Church Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the installation of isolated stop signs at intersections with Main Street/South Corridor as listed in the memo from Matthew Shuman, Town Engineer
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of isolated stop signs at intersections with Main Street/South Corridor as listed in the memo from Matthew Shuman, Town Engineer. 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 installation of isolated stop signs at intersections with Main Street/South Corridor as listed in the memo from Matthew Shuman, Town Engineer. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for March 10 & 24, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for March 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 March 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, 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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