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June 29, 2026
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Anthea Brady, William McGonigle, Michael Bettencourt, Michelle Prior, Paras Bhayani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, in-kind donation of sixteen Adirondack Chairs from the Winchester Home and Garden Club to the Town to be placed on the Town Common
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in-kind donation of sixteen Adirondack Chairs from the Winchester Home and Garden Club to the Town to be placed on the Town Common. 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, in-kind donation of sixteen Adirondack Chairs from the Winchester Home and Garden Club to the Town to be placed on the Town Common. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $750 from the Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $750 from the Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. 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 $750 from the Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester to the Recreation Department for the Concerts on the Common. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, in-kind donation of two pallets of Har- Tru Clay from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department for the clay courts at Parker Ellis Tennis Courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in-kind donation of two pallets of Har- Tru Clay from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department for the clay courts at Parker Ellis Tennis Courts. 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, in-kind donation of two pallets of Har- Tru Clay from the Winchester Tennis Association to the Recreation Department for the clay courts at Parker Ellis Tennis Courts. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $200 from the Aberjona Post #3719 VFW to the Police Department to be deposited in the police gift account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $200 from the Aberjona Post #3719 VFW to the Police Department to be deposited in the police 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, a donation of $200 from the Aberjona Post #3719 VFW to the Police Department to be deposited in the police gift account. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant from the MassDEP Massachusetts Air Sensor Grant Program of five PurpleAir Flex sensors to the Health Department to be installed in outdoor locations in Winchester
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant from the MassDEP Massachusetts Air Sensor Grant Program of five PurpleAir Flex sensors to the Health Department to be installed in outdoor locations in Winchester. 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 from the MassDEP Massachusetts Air Sensor Grant Program of five PurpleAir Flex sensors to the Health Department to be installed in outdoor locations in Winchester. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, the remaining grant amount of $2,675.57 from the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition to the Health Department for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community's Youth...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the remaining grant amount of $2,675.57 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, the remaining grant amount of $2,675.57 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 of $395 to the Council on Aging, $195 appreciation of transportation services and a $200 donation
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $395 to the Council on Aging, $195 appreciation of transportation services and a $200 donation. 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 of $395 to the Council on Aging, $195 appreciation of transportation services and a $200 donation. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for FY27 expenses
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for FY27 expenses. 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 $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community for FY27 expenses. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an earmark of $150,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game to the Conservation Commission for the Wedge Pond water quality effort
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an earmark of $150,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game to the Conservation Commission for the Wedge Pond water quality effort. 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, an earmark of $150,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game to the Conservation Commission for the Wedge Pond water quality effort. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $12,000 from the Friends of Winter Pond for FY27 Winter Pond management for nuisance aquatic plants and water quality testing
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $12,000 from the Friends of Winter Pond for FY27 Winter Pond management for nuisance aquatic plants and water quality testing. 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 $12,000 from the Friends of Winter Pond for FY27 Winter Pond management for nuisance aquatic plants and water quality testing. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Steven M. Danizio, Michael Phelan, Timothy Helgesen & Christopher Long to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Steven M. Danizio, Michael Phelan, Timothy Helgesen & Christopher Long to begin their employment. 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 waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Steven M. Danizio, Michael Phelan, Timothy Helgesen & Christopher Long to begin their employment. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bhayani)
Class 2 Motor Vehicle License Change of Ownership
Approve the Class 2 Motor Vehicle License Change of Ownership from Boston Prime to VJ Auto Group LLC, 802 Main Street
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Class 2 Motor Vehicle License Change of Ownership from Boston Prime to VJ Auto Group LLC, 802 Main Street. 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 approve the Class 2 Motor Vehicle License Change of Ownership from Boston Prime to VJ Auto Group LLC, 802 Main Street. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Appoint Olga Lane to the Capital Planning Committee term to expire January 1, 2027
*Motion: That Select Board appoint Olga Lane to the Capital Planning Committee term to expire January 1, 2027. McGonigle - Prior 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 Select Board appoint Olga Lane to the Capital Planning Committee term to expire January 1, 2027. McGonigle - Prior VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Prior)
Approve the votes as described in the certificate prepared by Bond Counsel and provided to the Select Board for approval
*Motion That the Select Board approve the votes as described in the certificate prepared by Bond Counsel and provided to the Select Board for approval. 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 approve the votes as described in the certificate prepared by Bond Counsel and provided to the Select Board for approval. McGonigle - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bettencourt)
WCCP Town Property Projects
Approve the Town Manager's memo in current form as presented in the packet
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Town Manager's memo in current form as presented in the packet. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Prior, Bhayani, Brady Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle
Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, PriorAbstained: McGonigle
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Town Manager's memo in current form as presented in the packet. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Prior, Bhayani, Brady Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Norman Doucette for Jumelage - July 11, 2026 - Sanborn House
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Norman Doucette for Jumelage - July 11, 2026 - Sanborn House. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. 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 Norman Doucette for Jumelage - July 11, 2026 - Sanborn House. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bhayani)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Prior)
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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