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June 27, 2025
8 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: William McGonigle and Paras Bhayani took part remotely.
Present: Michelle Prior, Anthea Brady, William McGonigle, Paras Bhayani
Absent: Michael Bettencourt
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Shannon Estates - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Town...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Shannon Estates - 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. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
Yes: Bhayani, McGonigle, PriorThe roll call does not list Anthea Brady, 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 Shannon Estates - 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. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bhayani)
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, 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, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $4,000 from the En Ka Society to the Climate Action Advisory Committee to produce a wildfire prevention brochure
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $4,000 from the En Ka Society to the Climate Action Advisory Committee to produce a wildfire prevention brochure. Brady - Bhayani 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 $4,000 from the En Ka Society to the Climate Action Advisory Committee to produce a wildfire prevention brochure. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Accept, with gratitude, an Asset Management grant of $120,000 from the Mass Clean Water Trust & Mass DEP to the DPW Water & Sewer Department
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an Asset Management grant of $120,000 from the Mass Clean Water Trust & Mass DEP to the DPW Water & Sewer Department. Brady - Bhayani 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 Asset Management grant of $120,000 from the Mass Clean Water Trust & Mass DEP to the DPW Water & Sewer Department. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Accept, with gratitude, a MassDot Vulnerable User grant that will supply the Town with a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon to be installed at the intersection of Johnson Road/Cox Road/Valley View Road
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a MassDot Vulnerable User grant that will supply the Town with a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon to be installed at the intersection of Johnson Road/Cox Road/Valley View Road. Brady - Bhayani 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 MassDot Vulnerable User grant that will supply the Town with a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon to be installed at the intersection of Johnson Road/Cox Road/Valley View Road. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Maria Long to begin her employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Maria Long to begin her employment. Brady - Bhayani 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 Maria Long to begin her employment. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Norman Doucette for Jumelage - July 11, 2025 - Sanborn House; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - July 15, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Clara...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Norman Doucette for Jumelage - July 11, 2025 - Sanborn House; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - July 15, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Clara Coelho - June 28, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Holdings - July 12, 2025 - Maison Nouvelle 30 Church Street. Brady - Bhayani 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 Norman Doucette for Jumelage - July 11, 2025 - Sanborn House; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - July 15, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Clara Coelho - June 28, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Celine Kimberly for Nouvelle Holdings - July 12, 2025 - Maison Nouvelle 30 Church Street. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
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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