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July 28, 2025
10 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michelle Prior, Michael Bettencourt, William McGonigle, Paras Bhayani, Anthea Brady
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Muraco Culvert, Shannon Estates, - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Muraco Culvert, 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; 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 - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Muraco Culvert, 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; 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 - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Bhayani, 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. Bhayani - McGonigle 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. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: McGonigle)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Chair have a conservation with the Director of Public Works in order to advance the promotions and hiring as listed
*Motion That the Select Board Chair have a conservation with the Director of Public Works in order to advance the promotions and hiring as listed. Bettencourt - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 3-1-1 No: Brady Abstain: McGonigle
Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, PriorNo: BradyAbstained: McGonigle
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board Chair have a conservation with the Director of Public Works in order to advance the promotions and hiring as listed. Bettencourt - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 3-1-1 No: Brady Abstain: McGonigle.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Bhayani)
Eversource Grant of Location: Lakeview Road
Chair approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately 36-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 9 Lakeview Road
*Motion: That the Select Board Chair approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately 36-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 9 Lakeview Road. Brady - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board Chair approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately 36-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide electric service to 9 Lakeview Road. Brady - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Eversource Transmission Project Update
Authorize Select Board Chair Michelle Prior to approve the remedial action to be ordered pursuant to the G.L. c. 140, § 157(d) in substantially similar format to what was reviewed this evening
*Motion That the Select Board authorize Select Board Chair Michelle Prior to approve the remedial action to be ordered pursuant to the G.L. c. 140, § 157(d) in substantially similar format to what was reviewed this evening. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize Select Board Chair Michelle Prior to approve the remedial action to be ordered pursuant to the G.L. c. 140, § 157(d) in substantially similar format to what was reviewed this evening. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: McGonigle)
Jenks Cener Parking Request
Approve the requests from COA as proposed in the memo dated June 30, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board approve the requests from COA as proposed in the memo dated June 30, 2025. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the requests from COA as proposed in the memo dated June 30, 2025. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: McGonigle)
CPA Projects Updates
Co-sponsor the proposal for Borggaard Beach application
*Motion That the Select Board co-sponsor the proposal for Borggaard Beach application. Bhayani - 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 co-sponsor the proposal for Borggaard Beach application. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)
Co-sponsor the proposal for 160 Forest Street application with the Affordable Housing Trust
*Motion That the Select Board co-sponsor the proposal for 160 Forest Street application with the Affordable Housing Trust. Bhayani - 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 co-sponsor the proposal for 160 Forest Street application with the Affordable Housing Trust. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Crista Dix for Giffin Museum - August 23, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 14, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Adel...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Crista Dix for Giffin Museum - August 23, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 14, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Adel Donegan for The Vintage Tea & Cake Company - September 6, 2025 - Sanborn House; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - July 29 & August 13, 2025 - Book Ends 559 Main Street. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior
William McGonigle had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Crista Dix for Giffin Museum - August 23, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 14, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Adel Donegan for The Vintage Tea & Cake Company - September 6, 2025 - Sanborn House; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - July 29 & August 13, 2025 - Book Ends 559 Main Street. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Brady)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior
William McGonigle had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
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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