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October 27, 2025
13 recorded votes, 10 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 Washington/Swanton LDA, Forest Ridge Appraisal - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton LDA, Forest Ridge Appraisal - 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 conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Bhayani - Brady 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, Forest Ridge Appraisal - 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 conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Bhayani - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, McGonigle, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Brady)
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, donations of $906 from Winchester residents to the Recreation Department Neighbors Helping neighbors fund
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $906 from Winchester residents to the Recreation Department Neighbors Helping neighbors fund. 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 $906 from Winchester residents to the Recreation Department Neighbors Helping neighbors fund. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Nicholas Ciaccio to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Nicholas Ciaccio 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 Nicholas Ciaccio to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Grant of Location: Ginn Road
Approve the installation of approximately 33-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way in Ginn Road to provide electric service to 29 Ginn Road
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of approximately 33-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way in Ginn Road to provide electric service to 29 Ginn Road. 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 approve the installation of approximately 33-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way in Ginn Road to provide electric service to 29 Ginn Road. Brady - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)
Committees & Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
Appointed to the Council on Aging Jing Zhang term to expire March 31, 2026 & Alan McDonald term to expire March 31, 2027; to the Wildwood Cemetery Caroline Woodward term to expire May 31, 2028
*Motion That the Select Board appointed to the Council on Aging Jing Zhang term to expire March 31, 2026 & Alan McDonald term to expire March 31, 2027; to the Wildwood Cemetery Caroline Woodward term to expire May 31, 2028. 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 appointed to the Council on Aging Jing Zhang term to expire March 31, 2026 & Alan McDonald term to expire March 31, 2027; to the Wildwood Cemetery Caroline Woodward term to expire May 31, 2028. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Transfer Station Permit Fees
Approve the following rates at the Transfer Station for Calendar year 2026 beginning January 1, 2026; Residential-$330, Commercial Waste (hospital) & Commercial Hauler Household Waste-$190 each...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the following rates at the Transfer Station for Calendar year 2026 beginning January 1, 2026; Residential-$330, Commercial Waste (hospital) & Commercial Hauler Household Waste-$190 each, Commercial Mixed- $210, Building Demo Debris-$246.75, Commercial Recycling-$160, Compost/Leaves-$55 and Hauler Mattresses-$35. 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 following rates at the Transfer Station for Calendar year 2026 beginning January 1, 2026; Residential-$330, Commercial Waste (hospital) & Commercial Hauler Household Waste-$190 each, Commercial Mixed- $210, Building Demo Debris-$246.75, Commercial Recycling-$160, Compost/Leaves-$55 and Hauler Mattresses-$35. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)
Washington/Swanton LDA
Approve the 22nd amendment for the Washington/Swanton Land Development Agreement
*Motion That the Select Board approve the 22nd amendment for the Washington/Swanton Land Development Agreement. Bettencourt - 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 approve the 22nd amendment for the Washington/Swanton Land Development Agreement. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Brady)
Forest Ridge Discussion
Approve unfavorable action for Article 35
*Motion That the Select Board approve unfavorable action for Article 35. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Bhayani, McGonigle No - Bettencourt, Prior Motion Passes 3-2
Yes: Bhayani, Brady, McGonigleNo: Bettencourt, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve unfavorable action for Article 35. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Bhayani, McGonigle No - Bettencourt, Prior Motion Passes 3-2.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bhayani)
Fall Town Meeting Article Positions
Approve favorable action for Articles 8, 16-18, and 21
*Motion That the Select Board approve favorable action for Articles 8, 16-18, and 21. 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 8, 16-18, and 21. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - November 6, 2025 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - November 19, 2025 & December 3...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - November 6, 2025 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - November 19, 2025 & December 3 & 6, 2025 - Fook Ends 559 Main St; Cindy Matias for On the Rocks and Road - November 9, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - November 22, 2025 & April 11, 2026 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - October 30, 2025 - Sanborn House. 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 One Day Liquor License(s) for Jean Wallace for Studio on the Common - November 6, 2025 - Studio on the Common 22 Church St; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - November 19, 2025 & December 3 & 6, 2025 - Fook Ends 559 Main St; Cindy Matias for On the Rocks and Road - November 9, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - November 22, 2025 & April 11, 2026 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Mackenzie for Superior Servers - October 30, 2025 - Sanborn House. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
Approve the request from the Winchester Chamber of Commerce to use the Town Common and closing Laraway Road for the "Lighting of the Trees" event on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from the Winchester Chamber of Commerce to use the Town Common and closing Laraway Road for the "Lighting of the Trees" event on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. 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 the request from the Winchester Chamber of Commerce to use the Town Common and closing Laraway Road for the "Lighting of the Trees" event on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. Brady - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: McGonigle)
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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