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15 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Start my ballot →Present: Anthea Brady, William McGonigle, Michael Bettencourt, Michelle Prior, Paras Bhayani
Absent: None
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
*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.
“*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)
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...
*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.
“*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)
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...
*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.
“*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)
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...
*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.
“*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)
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
*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.
“*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)
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
*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.
“*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)
Accept the Library Amphitheater concept as presented by Richard Mucci and the Rotary Club
*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.
“*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)
Accept management's recommendation for Option III
*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
“*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)
Approve the changes to the fees in the Field Management Policy
*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.
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the changes to the fees in the Field Management Policy. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bhayani)
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
*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.
“*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)
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...
*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.
“*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)
Approve the creation of the Long Range Financial Planning Committee as laid out in the memo with the edits
*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.
“*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)
Approve the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing report for the installation of solar panels
*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.
“*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)
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...
*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.
“*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)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady.” (Motion: McGonigle, 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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