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September 29, 2025
15 recorded votes, 13 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
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Robert Call to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Robert Call to begin his 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 Robert Call to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Authorize the Acting Town Manager to negotiate a contract with Assistant Town Manager Mark Twogood
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Acting Town Manager to negotiate a contract with Assistant Town Manager Mark Twogood. 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 authorize the Acting Town Manager to negotiate a contract with Assistant Town Manager Mark Twogood. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Eversource Grant of Location: Main Street
Approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately 58-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way in Main Street to provide electric service to 585 Main Street
*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately 58-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way in Main Street to provide electric service to 585 Main Street. 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 approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately 58-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way in Main Street to provide electric service to 585 Main Street. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Mystic School Assignment/Assumption Agreement
Chair approve the Mystic School Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the Town of Winchester, the School Committee, and Winchester After School Program, Inc. contingent on approval of the...
*Motion: That the Select Board Chair approve the Mystic School Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the Town of Winchester, the School Committee, and Winchester After School Program, Inc. contingent on approval of the transfer of the property to the Town by Town Meeting. 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 Chair approve the Mystic School Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the Town of Winchester, the School Committee, and Winchester After School Program, Inc. contingent on approval of the transfer of the property to the Town by Town Meeting. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Town Manager Search Committee Appointments
Appoint Lance Grenzeback to the Town Manager Search Committee
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Lance Grenzeback to the Town Manager Search Committee. Bhayani - 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 appoint Lance Grenzeback to the Town Manager Search Committee. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: McGonigle)
Appoint Jennifer Wilson to the Town Manager Search Committee
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Jennifer Wilson to the Town Manager Search Committee. Bhayani - 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 appoint Jennifer Wilson to the Town Manager Search Committee. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: McGonigle)
Select Board Committee Updates
Adopt the revised Select Board Policy 3 as presented
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the revised Select Board Policy 3 as 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 adopt the revised Select Board Policy 3 as presented. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Adopt Select Board Policy 7 as presented
*Motion That the Select Board adopt Select Board Policy 7 as 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 adopt Select Board Policy 7 as presented. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Forest Ridge Discussion
Appropriate $3,159.16 from the Select Board Housing Fund to pay the final invoice from Murray & Quill for services rendered for 160 Forest Street
*Motion That the Select Board appropriate $3,159.16 from the Select Board Housing Fund to pay the final invoice from Murray & Quill for services rendered for 160 Forest 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 appropriate $3,159.16 from the Select Board Housing Fund to pay the final invoice from Murray & Quill for services rendered for 160 Forest Street.. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Fall Town Meeting Articles
Amend the solar article as presented
*Motion That the Select Board amend the solar article as presented. McGonigle - 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 amend the solar article as presented. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bhayani)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Anne Lucas for Jenks Center - October 4, 2025 - Jenks Community Center; Adel Donegan for The Vintage Tea & Cake Company - October 11, 2025 - Sanborn House...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Anne Lucas for Jenks Center - October 4, 2025 - Jenks Community Center; Adel Donegan for The Vintage Tea & Cake Company - October 11, 2025 - Sanborn House; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - November 8, 2025 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - November 15, 2025 - Town Hall Auditorium; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - December 20, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - October 18, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - December 6, 2025 18, 2025 - Sanborn House; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - October 3, 2025 - Griffin Museum. 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 Anne Lucas for Jenks Center - October 4, 2025 - Jenks Community Center; Adel Donegan for The Vintage Tea & Cake Company - October 11, 2025 - Sanborn House; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - November 8, 2025 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - November 15, 2025 - Town Hall Auditorium; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - December 20, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - October 18, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - December 6, 2025 18, 2025 - Sanborn House; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - October 3, 2025 - Griffin Museum. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for May 19 & June 2, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for May 19 & June 2, 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 May 19 & June 2, 2025 Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the request from Family Action Network to use the Jenks parking lot on Saturday, October 18th from 8:00am to 2:00pm for their annual Halloween Bash co-hosted with Winchester Recreation...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Family Action Network to use the Jenks parking lot on Saturday, October 18th from 8:00am to 2:00pm for their annual Halloween Bash co-hosted with Winchester 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 approve the request from Family Action Network to use the Jenks parking lot on Saturday, October 18th from 8:00am to 2:00pm for their annual Halloween Bash co-hosted with Winchester Recreation Department Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Muraco Culvert - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Muraco Culvert - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Collective Bargaining - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Water Abatement Appeal - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Brady - 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 - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Collective Bargaining - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Water Abatement Appeal - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (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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