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July 14, 2025
18 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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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 Muraco Culvert, Shannon Estates, MBTA Center Station Temporary Easement - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Muraco Culvert, 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, 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, a donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for FY26 expenses
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for FY26 expenses. 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 $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for FY26 expenses. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,693.50 to the Council on Aging in appreciation of services at the Annual Symposium
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,693.50 to the Council on Aging in appreciation of services at the Annual Symposium. 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 $5,693.50 to the Council on Aging in appreciation of services at the Annual Symposium. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720.00 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of July 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 July 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 July 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $712.00 for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund at the Recreation Department
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $712.00 for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund at 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, a donation of $712.00 for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund at the Recreation Department. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eagle Scout Project : Eliot Park Improvements
Approve Matthew Sun's Eagle Scout service project as presented for Eliot Park
*Motion That the Select Board approve Matthew Sun's Eagle Scout service project as presented for Eliot Park. 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 Matthew Sun's Eagle Scout service project as presented for Eliot Park. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Approve the issuance of $10,950,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes dated July 18, 2025 and to execute any closing documents related thereto
*Motion That the Select Board approve the issuance of $10,950,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes dated July 18, 2025 and to execute any closing documents related thereto. 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 the issuance of $10,950,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes dated July 18, 2025 and to execute any closing documents related thereto. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Select Board vote to repurpose unexpended bond proceeds under $50,000
Approve the repurposing of unexpended bond proceeds under $50,000 to FY26 debt service payments in the memo presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the repurposing of unexpended bond proceeds under $50,000 to FY26 debt service payments in the memo presented. 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 the repurposing of unexpended bond proceeds under $50,000 to FY26 debt service payments in the memo presented. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
CPA Update
Indicate support of the 14 proposed CPA projects on Town- owned land
*Motion That the Select Board indicate support of the 14 proposed CPA projects on Town- owned land. 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 indicate support of the 14 proposed CPA projects on Town- owned land. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Write a letter in support of the Affordable Housing 160 Forest Street project and authorize the Chair to sign the letter
*Motion That the Select Board write a letter in support of the Affordable Housing 160 Forest Street project and authorize the Chair to sign the letter. 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 write a letter in support of the Affordable Housing 160 Forest Street project and authorize the Chair to sign the letter. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Write a letter in support of the Borggaard Beach restoration and authorize the Chair to sign the letter
*Motion That the Select Board write a letter in support of the Borggaard Beach restoration and authorize the Chair to sign the letter. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle
Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, PriorAbstained: McGonigle
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board write a letter in support of the Borggaard Beach restoration and authorize the Chair to sign the letter. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm, August 21 at WLF; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm, July 24 at WLF; Brian Reynolds for A Butler Company, July 31 at...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm, August 21 at WLF; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm, July 24 at WLF; Brian Reynolds for A Butler Company, July 31 at the Winchester Boat Club; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers, August 22nd at WLF; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending, August 15 at Sanborn House; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending, September 27 at Sanborn House; Irina Kaper, July 27 at Temple Shir Tikvah. 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 Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm, August 21 at WLF; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm, July 24 at WLF; Brian Reynolds for A Butler Company, July 31 at the Winchester Boat Club; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers, August 22nd at WLF; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending, August 15 at Sanborn House; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending, September 27 at Sanborn House; Irina Kaper, July 27 at Temple Shir Tikvah. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Chamber of Commerce request to close Main and Thomson streets on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 4:00-10:00 p.m. for "Winchester Spirit Night"
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Chamber of Commerce request to close Main and Thomson streets on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 4:00-10:00 p.m. for "Winchester Spirit Night". 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 Chamber of Commerce request to close Main and Thomson streets on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 4:00-10:00 p.m. for "Winchester Spirit Night". Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the First Congregational Church to use the Town Common on Sunday, October 19 at 10:00 for the annual Blessing of the Animals service
*Motion That the Select Board approve the First Congregational Church to use the Town Common on Sunday, October 19 at 10:00 for the annual Blessing of the Animals service. 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 First Congregational Church to use the Town Common on Sunday, October 19 at 10:00 for the annual Blessing of the Animals service. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Dreams Come True - Summer Nights Market to use the Town Common on September 7, from 3:00-8:00pm
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Dreams Come True - Summer Nights Market to use the Town Common on September 7, from 3:00-8:00pm. 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 Dreams Come True - Summer Nights Market to use the Town Common on September 7, from 3:00-8:00pm. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Recovery and Remembrance Vigil on Town Common, September 30 sponsored by the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Recovery and Remembrance Vigil on Town Common, September 30 sponsored by the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community. 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 Recovery and Remembrance Vigil on Town Common, September 30 sponsored by the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community. 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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