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August 24, 2026
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Michael Bettencourt took part remotely.
Present: Anthea Brady, William McGonigle, Michelle Prior, Michael Bettencourt
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
NOTIFICATION OF MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 87, § 4 and Section 18-7(g) of the Winchester Code of Bylaws, the Select Board approves the proposed removal of the public shade tree located at 612 Main Street
*Motion That the Select Board pursuant to M.G.L. c. 87, § 4 and Section 18-7(g) of the Winchester Code of Bylaws, the Select Board approves the proposed removal of the public shade tree located at 612 Main Street. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board pursuant to M.G.L. c. 87, § 4 and Section 18-7(g) of the Winchester Code of Bylaws, the Select Board approves the proposed removal of the public shade tree located at 612 Main Street. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Prior)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, the EEC Stabilization Grant in the amount of $13,720.00 for Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of August 2026
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the EEC Stabilization Grant in the amount of $13,720.00 for Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of August 2026. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the EEC Stabilization Grant in the amount of $13,720.00 for Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of August 2026. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Prior)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Joseph Amaro, Steven Bolduc and Branka Bujisic to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Joseph Amaro, Steven Bolduc and Branka Bujisic to begin their employment. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Joseph Amaro, Steven Bolduc and Branka Bujisic to begin their employment. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Prior)
Committee/Commission Appointments
Exercise the option to renew Town Manager Chris Senior through December 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board exercise the option to renew Town Manager Chris Senior through December 31, 2027 McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board exercise the option to renew Town Manager Chris Senior through December 31, 2027 McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Prior)
Discuss Select Board Norms
Designate Vice Chair McGonigle to serve as the Select Board representative to the Planning Board Retaining Wall Zoning Bylaw Working Group, established by the Planning Board to review and make...
*Motion That the Select Board designate Vice Chair McGonigle to serve as the Select Board representative to the Planning Board Retaining Wall Zoning Bylaw Working Group, established by the Planning Board to review and make recommendations regarding a potential zoning bylaw amendment concerning retaining walls.. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board designate Vice Chair McGonigle to serve as the Select Board representative to the Planning Board Retaining Wall Zoning Bylaw Working Group, established by the Planning Board to review and make recommendations regarding a potential zoning bylaw amendment concerning retaining walls.. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady.” (Motion: Prior, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Cally Beresford, for an event at Winchester Boat Club, 65 Cambridge St., on September 12, 2026, from 5:00 - 10:00 PM; Steven Lauterwasser, for an event at...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Cally Beresford, for an event at Winchester Boat Club, 65 Cambridge St., on September 12, 2026, from 5:00 - 10:00 PM; Steven Lauterwasser, for an event at Parish of the Epiphany, 70 Church St., on October 17, 2026, from 5:00 - 10:00 PM; Gregory Emmanuel for an event at the Griffin Museum, 67 Shore Rd., on September 13, 2026, from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.; John Henaghan, Nobility Hill Tavern, for an event at Wright-Locke Farm, on September 10, 2026, from 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.; Diana Kinosian, Boston's Best Bartending, for an event at the Griffin Museum on September 1, 2026 from 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.; Diana Kinosian, Boston's Best Bartending, for an event at the Sanborn House on November 29, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Cally Beresford, for an event at Winchester Boat Club, 65 Cambridge St., on September 12, 2026, from 5:00 - 10:00 PM; Steven Lauterwasser, for an event at Parish of the Epiphany, 70 Church St., on October 17, 2026, from 5:00 - 10:00 PM; Gregory Emmanuel for an event at the Griffin Museum, 67 Shore Rd., on September 13, 2026, from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.; John Henaghan, Nobility Hill Tavern, for an event at Wright-Locke Farm, on September 10, 2026, from 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.; Diana Kinosian, Boston's Best Bartending, for an event at the Griffin Museum on September 1, 2026 from 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.; Diana Kinosian, Boston's Best Bartending, for an event at the Sanborn House on November 29, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Prior)
Approve the minutes from August 10, 2026 meeting
*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes from August 10, 2026 meeting. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes from August 10, 2026 meeting. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Prior)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. McGonigle - Prior VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, 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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