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October 6, 2025
13 recorded votes, 11 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
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of September 2025
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of September 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, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of September 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation $3,500 from the Winchester Basketball Association to repair surface cracks at the Manchester Field basketball courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an in-kind donation $3,500 from the Winchester Basketball Association to repair surface cracks at the Manchester Field basketball courts. 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, an in-kind donation $3,500 from the Winchester Basketball Association to repair surface cracks at the Manchester Field basketball courts. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow James Cogan III, Robert Divincenzo, Leonard Massa & Stephen Vozzella to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow James Cogan III, Robert Divincenzo, Leonard Massa & Stephen Vozzella to begin their 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 James Cogan III, Robert Divincenzo, Leonard Massa & Stephen Vozzella to begin their employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Town Manager 's Position Profile
Approved the Winchester Town Manager profile as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approved the Winchester Town Manager profile as presented. 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 approved the Winchester Town Manager profile as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Deputy Town Manager
Chair to present the Needham Deputy Town Manager job description to the Personnel Board
*Motion: That the Select Board Chair to present the Needham Deputy Town Manager job description to the Personnel Board. 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 Chair to present the Needham Deputy Town Manager job description to the Personnel Board. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Remove the Everett Avenue culvert article from the warrant
*Motion That the Select Board remove the Everett Avenue culvert article from the warrant. Bhayani - 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 remove the Everett Avenue culvert article from the warrant. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Fall Town Meeting warrant as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Fall Town Meeting warrant as presented. Bhayani - 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 Fall Town Meeting warrant as presented. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)
Fall Town Meeting Motions
Approve the Select Board motions as presented for Fall 2025 Town Meeting
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Select Board motions as presented for Fall 2025 Town Meeting. 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 Select Board motions as presented for Fall 2025 Town Meeting. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Clerical MOU
Approved the Clerical Workers Union Local 888 MOU as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approved the Clerical Workers Union Local 888 MOU as presented. 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 approved the Clerical Workers Union Local 888 MOU as presented. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - October 12, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - October 25, 2025 - Bagels N Brew 748 Main...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - October 12, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - October 25, 2025 - Bagels N Brew 748 Main Street; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - October 19, 2025 - Sanborn House. 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 Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - October 12, 2025 - Wright-Locke Farm; Gina Ciaccio for Bagels N Brew - October 25, 2025 - Bagels N Brew 748 Main Street; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - October 19, 2025 - Sanborn House. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Sarah Casey and Gordon Casey as Special Municipal Employees for the Recreation Department from October 6, 2025 to October 6, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board approve Sarah Casey and Gordon Casey as Special Municipal Employees for the Recreation Department from October 6, 2025 to October 6, 2026. 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 Sarah Casey and Gordon Casey as Special Municipal Employees for the Recreation Department from October 6, 2025 to October 6, 2026. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Collective Bargaining - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Collective Bargaining - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. 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 Collective Bargaining - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. 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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