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October 20, 2025
13 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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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 Washington/Swanton LDA - 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 Washington/Swanton LDA - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Collective Bargaining, Reservoir Dam - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. McGonigle - 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 Washington/Swanton LDA - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Collective Bargaining, Reservoir Dam - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: McGonigle, 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. McGonigle - Brady 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. McGonigle - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Brady)
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 October 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 October 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 October 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $550 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $550 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services. 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, donations of $550 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of transportation services. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $880 in gift contributions to the Council on Aging
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $880 in gift contributions to the Council on Aging. 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, donations of $880 in gift contributions to the Council on Aging. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Senior Circuit Breaker
Approve 128% of the State's original Senior Circuit Breaker credit, $2,730
*Motion That the Select Board approve 128% of the State's original Senior Circuit Breaker credit, $2,730. 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 approve 128% of the State's original Senior Circuit Breaker credit, $2,730. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: McGonigle)
Transfer Station Update/Permit Fees
Continue the Commercial Hauler program extending it up to five commercial haulers
*Motion That the Select Board continue the Commercial Hauler program extending it up to five commercial haulers. 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 continue the Commercial Hauler program extending it up to five commercial haulers. Bhayani - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Brady)
Adopt and support the letter to the Planning Board
*Motion That the Select Board adopt and support the letter to the Planning Board. McGonigle - 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 adopt and support the letter to the Planning Board. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Town Counsel Discussion
Enter into contract negotiations with the Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane law firm for the Town Counsel contract
*Motion That the Select Board enter into contract negotiations with the Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane law firm for the Town Counsel contract. 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 enter into contract negotiations with the Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane law firm for the Town Counsel contract. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Fall Town Meeting Article Positions
Approve favorable action for Articles 4-5, 7, 11-14, 22-25 and 29-33
*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action for Articles 4-5, 7, 11-14, 22-25 and 29-33. 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 favorable action for Articles 4-5, 7, 11-14, 22-25 and 29-33. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Irene Idicheria for Choral Arts New England - October 26, 2025 - First Congregational Church; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - November 7, 2025 - Sanborn House...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Irene Idicheria for Choral Arts New England - October 26, 2025 - First Congregational Church; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - November 7, 2025 - Sanborn House; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - October 20, 2025 - Book Ends 559 Main Street. 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 Irene Idicheria for Choral Arts New England - October 26, 2025 - First Congregational Church; Norman Doucette for Jumelage - November 7, 2025 - Sanborn House; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - October 20, 2025 - Book Ends 559 Main Street. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the annual Veterans Day parade to be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025 beginning at 10:15 a.m. at Laraway Road and ending at the Edward F. O'Connell Memorial Plaza
*Motion That the Select Board approve the annual Veterans Day parade to be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025 beginning at 10:15 a.m. at Laraway Road and ending at the Edward F. O'Connell Memorial Plaza 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 annual Veterans Day parade to be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025 beginning at 10:15 a.m. at Laraway Road and ending at the Edward F. O'Connell Memorial Plaza Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
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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