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Winchester Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

June 15, 2026

15 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Anthea Brady, William McGonigle, Michael Bettencourt, Michelle Prior, Paras Bhayani

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS

Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $6,660 from Beth Israel Lahey Hospital to the Council on Aging for the "Hire of a Healthcare Navigator for Monthly Clinics for Mandarin-Speaking Patrons" program

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $6,660 from Beth Israel Lahey Hospital to the Council on Aging for the "Hire of a Healthcare Navigator for Monthly Clinics for Mandarin-Speaking Patrons" program 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 accept, with gratitude, a grant of $6,660 from Beth Israel Lahey Hospital to the Council on Aging for the "Hire of a Healthcare Navigator for Monthly Clinics for Mandarin-Speaking Patrons" program McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,074.43 from the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition to the Health Department for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community's Youth Substance Abuse...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,074.43 from the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition to the Health Department for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community's Youth Substance Abuse Programming. 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 accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,074.43 from the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition to the Health Department for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community's Youth Substance Abuse Programming. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept, with gratitude, donations totaling $1,350 from Julie Hammond of the Winchester Cooperative Bank and Diane Eliopoulos of Winchester Savings Bank to the Recreation Department to be deposited...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations totaling $1,350 from Julie Hammond of the Winchester Cooperative Bank and Diane Eliopoulos of Winchester Savings Bank to the Recreation Department to be deposited into the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts donation/gift account. 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 accept, with gratitude, donations totaling $1,350 from Julie Hammond of the Winchester Cooperative Bank and Diane Eliopoulos of Winchester Savings Bank to the Recreation Department to be deposited into the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts donation/gift account. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $27,900 from the Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs Division of Conservation Services to the Conservation Commission to complete tasks related to the...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $27,900 from the Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs Division of Conservation Services to the Conservation Commission to complete tasks related to the acquisition of Forest Ridge. 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 accept, with gratitude, a grant of $27,900 from the Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs Division of Conservation Services to the Conservation Commission to complete tasks related to the acquisition of Forest Ridge. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept, with gratitude, a EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of June 2026

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of June 2026. 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 accept, with gratitude, a EEC Stabilization Grant of $13,720 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of June 2026. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,050 from En Ka Society Inc to the Recreation Department towards the Concerts on the Common and Light/sound tech for the Battle of the Bands

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,050 from En Ka Society Inc to the Recreation Department towards the Concerts on the Common and Light/sound tech for the Battle of the Bands. 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 accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,050 from En Ka Society Inc to the Recreation Department towards the Concerts on the Common and Light/sound tech for the Battle of the Bands. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Library Amphitheater

Accept the Library Amphitheater concept as presented by Richard Mucci and the Rotary Club

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board accept the Library Amphitheater concept as presented by Richard Mucci and the Rotary Club. 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 accept the Library Amphitheater concept as presented by Richard Mucci and the Rotary Club. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Winchester Swim & Tennis Club Abatement

Accept management's recommendation for Option III

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

*Motion That the Select Board accept management's recommendation for Option III. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, McGonigle Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain: Prior

Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, McGonigleAbstained: Prior

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board accept management's recommendation for Option III. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, McGonigle Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain: Prior.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: McGonigle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Field Policy Edit Change

Approve the changes to the fees in the Field Management Policy

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion: That the Select Board approve the changes to the fees in the Field Management Policy. 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 approve the changes to the fees in the Field Management Policy. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bhayani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

OPEB Update

Adopt as its indication to the community its language around the five-tier prescription drug program under review pending more analysis from the Town Manager

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion: That the Select Board adopt as its indication to the community its language around the five-tier prescription drug program under review pending more analysis from the Town Manager. 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 adopt as its indication to the community its language around the five-tier prescription drug program under review pending more analysis from the Town Manager. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: McGonigle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

All existing and future retirees to a 50% premium sharing level consistent with the town's existing legal authorities accepted local options that we increase Medicare part B premium plan support...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion: That the Select Board move all existing and future retirees to a 50% premium sharing level consistent with the town's existing legal authorities accepted local options that we increase Medicare part B premium plan support to $200 per month. And that we do not provide Medicare part B support for any employees who retire after August 1, 2026. 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 move all existing and future retirees to a 50% premium sharing level consistent with the town's existing legal authorities accepted local options that we increase Medicare part B premium plan support to $200 per month. And that we do not provide Medicare part B support for any employees who retire after August 1, 2026. Bhayani - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: McGonigle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Long Range Financial Planning

Approve the creation of the Long Range Financial Planning Committee as laid out in the memo with the edits

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion: That the Select Board approve the creation of the Long Range Financial Planning Committee as laid out in the memo with the edits. 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 creation of the Long Range Financial Planning Committee as laid out in the memo with the edits. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Interfund Borrowing

Approve the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing report for the installation of solar panels

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion: That the Select Board approve the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing report for the installation of solar panels. 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 advance of funds in lieu of borrowing report for the installation of solar panels. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

CONSENT AGENDA

Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - July 25, 2026 - Wright-Locke Farm; Elizabeth Pogor for Silver Tie Servers, Inc. - October 8, 2026 - Wright-Locke...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - July 25, 2026 - Wright-Locke Farm; Elizabeth Pogor for Silver Tie Servers, Inc. - October 8, 2026 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - July 23, 2026 - Winchester Boat Club; John Laspasio for Neillio's Gourmet Kitchen - June 26 & 27, 2026 - Wright-Locke Farm. 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 approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - July 25, 2026 - Wright-Locke Farm; Elizabeth Pogor for Silver Tie Servers, Inc. - October 8, 2026 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - July 23, 2026 - Winchester Boat Club; John Laspasio for Neillio's Gourmet Kitchen - June 26 & 27, 2026 - Wright-Locke Farm. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bhayani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady

From the minutes

“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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