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July 13, 2026
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: William McGonigle took part remotely.
Present: Anthea Brady, Michael Bettencourt, Michelle Prior, Paras Bhayani, William McGonigle
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
WCCP Process for FY27 Community Preservation Projects
Given the chair of the WCCP has informed the Select Board that the letter as issued is insufficient the Select Board directs the Town Manager to provide information and detail on all seven...
*Motion: That given the chair of the WCCP has informed the Select Board that the letter as issued is insufficient the Select Board directs the Town Manager to provide information and detail on all seven projects for the discussion of a valid care, custody and control letter. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion: That given the chair of the WCCP has informed the Select Board that the letter as issued is insufficient the Select Board directs the Town Manager to provide information and detail on all seven projects for the discussion of a valid care, custody and control letter. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)
Retiree Health Insurance
Proceeds with January 1, 2027 with the plan design changes as discussed 50/50% support overall premiums and $200 Part B with the retirement cutoff date to be determined by the Select Board and...
*Motion That the Select Board proceeds with January 1, 2027 with the plan design changes as discussed 50/50% support overall premiums and $200 Part B with the retirement cutoff date to be determined by the Select Board and rescinded off of the August cutoff date and with that date not to go beyond June 30, 2027. Bhayani - Bettencourt 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 proceeds with January 1, 2027 with the plan design changes as discussed 50/50% support overall premiums and $200 Part B with the retirement cutoff date to be determined by the Select Board and rescinded off of the August cutoff date and with that date not to go beyond June 30, 2027. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Prior, Bhayani, Brady Motion passes 4-0-1 Abstain: McGonigle.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)
Directs the Town Manager and requests the Superintendent to provide a report to the Select Board with a copy to the School Committee on operational impacts for both municipal and school operations...
*Motion That the Select Board directs the Town Manager and requests the Superintendent to provide a report to the Select Board with a copy to the School Committee on operational impacts for both municipal and school operations of retirements. Superintendent and Town Manager work with the RHIAC members on making sure that the report is relevant to the Select Board and School Committee Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Prior, Bhayani, Brady Motion passes 4-1 No - McGonigle
Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, PriorNo: McGonigle
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board directs the Town Manager and requests the Superintendent to provide a report to the Select Board with a copy to the School Committee on operational impacts for both municipal and school operations of retirements. Superintendent and Town Manager work with the RHIAC members on making sure that the report is relevant to the Select Board and School Committee Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Prior, Bhayani, Brady Motion passes 4-1 No - McGonigle.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)
Winchester After-School (Kids' Corner) One-Year Lease
Approve a 1-year lease extension with the Winchester After- School Program, Inc., for space at 263 Main Street, former Mystic School from June 30, 2026 through June 30, 2027, an authorize the...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve a 1-year lease extension with the Winchester After- School Program, Inc., for space at 263 Main Street, former Mystic School from June 30, 2026 through June 30, 2027, an authorize the Chair and Town Manager to execute said agreement. Bettencourt - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, Bhayani, Brady
William McGonigle recused himself from the discussion and vote (“as his wife is on the Kids’ Corner Board”) and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve a 1-year lease extension with the Winchester After- School Program, Inc., for space at 263 Main Street, former Mystic School from June 30, 2026 through June 30, 2027, an authorize the Chair and Town Manager to execute said agreement. Bettencourt - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, Bhayani, Brady.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Bhayani)
State Primary In-Person Early Voting Schedule
Approve the Town Clerk's proposed Early Voting In-Person Schedule for the September 1, 2026, State Primary in accordance with M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(3)
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Town Clerk's proposed Early Voting In-Person Schedule for the September 1, 2026, State Primary in accordance with M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(3). Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Town Clerk's proposed Early Voting In-Person Schedule for the September 1, 2026, State Primary in accordance with M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B(b)(3). Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian of Boston's Best Bartending for a corporate BBQ event at Wright-Locke Farm for Galatea Associates on August 28, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian of Boston's Best Bartending for a corporate BBQ event at Wright-Locke Farm for Galatea Associates on August 28, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm with service from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Crista Dix of Griffin Museum of Photography for an ASMP event on July 22, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Art Exhibition Opening on July 31, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Michelle Mackenzie of Superior Servers for a bridal shower event at Wright-Locke Farm on October 25, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Bhayani - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Diana Kinosian of Boston's Best Bartending for a corporate BBQ event at Wright-Locke Farm for Galatea Associates on August 28, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm with service from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Crista Dix of Griffin Museum of Photography for an ASMP event on July 22, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Art Exhibition Opening on July 31, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Michelle Mackenzie of Superior Servers for a bridal shower event at Wright-Locke Farm on October 25, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Bhayani - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Prior)
Approve the Use of Town Common for the 2nd Annual Recovery and Remembrance Vigil for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and support of displaying "Story Walk" from Saturday...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Use of Town Common for the 2nd Annual Recovery and Remembrance Vigil for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and support of displaying "Story Walk" from Saturday, September 26th through Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Bhayani - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Use of Town Common for the 2nd Annual Recovery and Remembrance Vigil for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and support of displaying "Story Walk" from Saturday, September 26th through Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Bhayani - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Prior)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Bhayani, Brady.” (Motion: Bhayani, 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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