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Winchester Member

Michelle Prior

At-large · 4 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

29 of 29meetings attended (100%) · whole board 99%
40votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
5no votes (13% of votes cast) · whole board 20%
9 of 25split votes where Prior was in the minority (36%) · whole board 29%
3abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, Prior voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Prior as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 29 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (29)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

Mar 25Reappoint David Feigenbaum as a regular member to the…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board reappoint David Feigenbaum as a regular…Passed 4–1 · Prior: Yes

March 25, 2024: Reappoint David Feigenbaum as a regular member to the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2027

AppointPassed · 4–1

*Motion That the Select Board reappoint David Feigenbaum as a regular member to the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior Motion Passes No: Mucci

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, PriorNo: Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint David Feigenbaum as a regular member to the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2027. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior Motion Passes No: Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

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

Jan 22Appointed William McGonigle as an Alternate member of the…Motion: *Motion: The Select Board appointed William McGonigle as an Alternate member…Passed 4–1 · Prior: Yes

January 22, 2024: Appointed William McGonigle as an Alternate member of the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2024

AppointPassed · 4–1

*Motion: The Select Board appointed William McGonigle as an Alternate member of the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior Motion Passes No: Mucci

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, PriorNo: Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion: The Select Board appointed William McGonigle as an Alternate member of the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Prior Motion Passes No: Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

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

Nov 27Use up to $100,000 of ARPA funds for the…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board use up to $100,000 of ARPA…Passed 4–1 · Prior: No

November 27, 2023: Use up to $100,000 of ARPA funds for the engineering of the Everett Avenue culvert

ApprovePassed · 4–1

*Motion That the Select Board use up to $100,000 of ARPA funds for the engineering of the Everett Avenue culvert. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes No: Prior

Voted: No

Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, MucciNo: Prior

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board use up to $100,000 of ARPA funds for the engineering of the Everett Avenue culvert. Brady - Bettencourt 4-1 Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes No: Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

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

Nov 6Recommend favorable action on Article 18Motion: *Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 18.…Passed 3–2 · Prior: Yes

November 6, 2023: Recommend favorable action on Article 18

ApprovePassed · 3–2

*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 18. Fallon - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Motion Passes 3-2 No: Fallon, Mucci

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, PriorNo: Fallon, Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 18. Fallon - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Motion Passes 3-2 No: Fallon, Mucci.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Nov 6Convey to Justin Kao and Jessica Qu, a parcel…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board convey to Justin Kao and Jessica…Passed 3–2 · Prior: No

November 6, 2023: Convey to Justin Kao and Jessica Qu, a parcel of land known as 20 Glenwood Avenue, Massachusetts as authorized pursuant to Article 7 of the April 26, 2021 Winchester Spring…

ApprovePassed · 3–2

*Motion That the Select Board convey to Justin Kao and Jessica Qu, a parcel of land known as 20 Glenwood Avenue, Massachusetts as authorized pursuant to Article 7 of the April 26, 2021 Winchester Spring Annual Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Richard M. Mucci to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the disposition of said property. Brady - Fallon VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes 3-2 No: Bettencourt, Prior

Voted: No

Yes: Brady, Fallon, MucciNo: Bettencourt, Prior

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board convey to Justin Kao and Jessica Qu, a parcel of land known as 20 Glenwood Avenue, Massachusetts as authorized pursuant to Article 7 of the April 26, 2021 Winchester Spring Annual Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Richard M. Mucci to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the disposition of said property. Brady - Fallon VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes 3-2 No: Bettencourt, Prior.” (Motion: Brady, second: Fallon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Oct 30Approve a 200% tax credit for each approved clientMotion: *Motion That the Select Board approve a 200% tax credit for…Passed 4–1 · Prior: Yes

October 30, 2023: Approve a 200% tax credit for each approved client

ApprovePassed · 4–1

*Motion That the Select Board approve a 200% tax credit for each approved client. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Mucci 4-1 No: Fallon Motion Passes

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, Mucci, PriorNo: Fallon

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board approve a 200% tax credit for each approved client. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior, Mucci 4-1 No: Fallon Motion Passes.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Brady)

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

Oct 30Amend the Article 18 motionMotion: *Motion That the Select Board amend the Article 18 motion. Prior…Passed 3–2 · Prior: Yes

October 30, 2023: Amend the Article 18 motion

ApprovePassed · 3–2

*Motion That the Select Board amend the Article 18 motion. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior 3-2 No: Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, Brady, PriorNo: Fallon, Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board amend the Article 18 motion. Prior - Bettencourt VOTED Yes: Brady, Bettencourt, Prior 3-2 No: Fallon, Mucci Motion Passes.” (Motion: Prior, second: Bettencourt)

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

Oct 30Give the Affordable Housing Trust 90 days to come…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board give the Affordable Housing Trust 90…Failed 2–3 · Prior: Yes

October 30, 2023: Give the Affordable Housing Trust 90 days to come up with a plan and if it doesn't work it will go to the applicant

ApproveFailed · 2–3

*Motion That the Select Board give the Affordable Housing Trust 90 days to come up with a plan and if it doesn't work it will go to the applicant. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Yes: Bettencourt, Prior 2-3 No: Brady, Fallon, Mucci Motion Fails

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, PriorNo: Brady, Fallon, Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board give the Affordable Housing Trust 90 days to come up with a plan and if it doesn't work it will go to the applicant. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Yes: Bettencourt, Prior 2-3 No: Brady, Fallon, Mucci Motion Fails.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Oct 30Enter into a Purchase & Sale with the successful…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board enter into a Purchase & Sale…Passed 3–2 · Prior: No

October 30, 2023: Enter into a Purchase & Sale with the successful bidder with a closing date of November 15th

ApprovePassed · 3–2

*Motion That the Select Board enter into a Purchase & Sale with the successful bidder with a closing date of November 15th. Fallon - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, Mucci 3-2 No: Bettencourt, Prior Motion Passes

Voted: No

Yes: Brady, Fallon, MucciNo: Bettencourt, Prior

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board enter into a Purchase & Sale with the successful bidder with a closing date of November 15th. Fallon - Brady VOTED Yes: Brady, Fallon, Mucci 3-2 No: Bettencourt, Prior Motion Passes.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Oct 16Rescind the original awardMotion: *Motion That the Select Board rescind the original award. Bettencourt -…Failed 2–3 · Prior: Yes

October 16, 2023: Rescind the original award

ApproveFailed · 2–3

*Motion That the Select Board rescind the original award. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Yes: Bettencourt, Prior 2-3 No: Brady, Fallon, Mucci Motion Fails

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, PriorNo: Brady, Fallon, Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board rescind the original award. Bettencourt - Prior VOTED Yes: Bettencourt, Prior 2-3 No: Brady, Fallon, Mucci Motion Fails.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Prior)

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

Votes with no disagreement (11)

    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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