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August 8, 2025
7 recorded votes, 4 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 Town Counsel, Town Manager - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Town Counsel, Town Manager - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Collective Bargaining - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. McGonigle - Bhayani 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 Town Counsel, Town Manager - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Collective Bargaining - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, 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, 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)
BUSINESS
Approve funding up to $5,250 for the 175th Anniversary sign with funds from the Hospital Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board approve funding up to $5,250 for the 175th Anniversary sign with funds from the Hospital Gift Account. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve funding up to $5,250 for the 175th Anniversary sign with funds from the Hospital Gift Account. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Muraco Culvert MBTA License Agreement
Allow the Town Manager and Chair to execute a license agreement substantially similar format to the current license agreement and to execute any final version on the amendment
*Motion That the Select Board allow the Town Manager and Chair to execute a license agreement substantially similar format to the current license agreement and to execute any final version on the amendment. Bhayani - Brady 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 allow the Town Manager and Chair to execute a license agreement substantially similar format to the current license agreement and to execute any final version on the amendment. Bhayani - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Brady)
Opioid Settlement Agreement
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Purdue Settlement on the town's behalf
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the Purdue Settlement on the town's behalf. 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 authorize the Town Manager to sign the Purdue Settlement on the town's behalf. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Jodi Auerbach for Something Savory - August 16, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Jodi Auerbach for Something Savory - August 16, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm. 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 Jodi Auerbach for Something Savory - August 16, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
Yes: Bhayani, Brady, McGonigle, PriorThe roll call does not list Michael Bettencourt, 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, 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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