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Winchester Member

Paras Bhayani

At-large · 2 terms in this record

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2026–2027 Board2025–2026 Board
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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

21 of 21meetings attended (100%) · whole board 99%
39votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board 8%
1 of 13split votes where Bhayani was in the minority (8%) · whole board 25%
0abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Bhayani voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bhayani 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 21 of 21 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (21)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

Oct 27Approve unfavorable action for Article 35Motion: *Motion That the Select Board approve unfavorable action for Article 35.…Passed 3–2 · Bhayani: Yes

October 27, 2025: Approve unfavorable action for Article 35

ApprovePassed · 3–2

*Motion That the Select Board approve unfavorable action for Article 35. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Bhayani, McGonigle No - Bettencourt, Prior Motion Passes 3-2

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bhayani, Brady, McGonigleNo: Bettencourt, Prior

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board approve unfavorable action for Article 35. McGonigle - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Brady, Bhayani, McGonigle No - Bettencourt, Prior Motion Passes 3-2.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Bhayani)

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

Aug 18Find there is no conflict of interest between Weston…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board find there is no conflict of…Passed 3–2 · Bhayani: Yes

August 18, 2025: Find there is no conflict of interest between Weston & Sampson and the Town for the purpose of this project

ApprovePassed · 3–2

*Motion That the Select Board find there is no conflict of interest between Weston & Sampson and the Town for the purpose of this project. McGonigle - Brady VOTED Yes - Brady, Bhayani, McGonigle Motion Passes 3-2 No - Bettencourt, Prior

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bhayani, Brady, McGonigleNo: Bettencourt, Prior

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board find there is no conflict of interest between Weston & Sampson and the Town for the purpose of this project. McGonigle - Brady VOTED Yes - Brady, Bhayani, McGonigle Motion Passes 3-2 No - Bettencourt, Prior.” (Motion: McGonigle, second: Brady)

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

Aug 18Notwithstanding the fact that from a statutory perspective we…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board notwithstanding the fact that from a…Passed 4–1 · Bhayani: Yes

August 18, 2025: Notwithstanding the fact that from a statutory perspective we do not deem this a conflict of interest we ask the chair of the Select Board or her designee to have…

Adopt orderPassed · 4–1

*Motion That the Select Board notwithstanding the fact that from a statutory perspective we do not deem this a conflict of interest we ask the chair of the Select Board or her designee to have a conversation or an email communication with the chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals in order to suggest to them that they consider a different engineering consultant that would not be somebody who has a substantial relationship with the Town. Bhayani - Brady VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-1 No - McGonigle

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, PriorNo: McGonigle

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board notwithstanding the fact that from a statutory perspective we do not deem this a conflict of interest we ask the chair of the Select Board or her designee to have a conversation or an email communication with the chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals in order to suggest to them that they consider a different engineering consultant that would not be somebody who has a substantial relationship with the Town. Bhayani - Brady VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-1 No - McGonigle.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Brady)

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

Jul 28Chair have a conservation with the Director of Public…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board Chair have a conservation with the…Passed 3–1 · Bhayani: Yes

July 28, 2025: Chair have a conservation with the Director of Public Works in order to advance the promotions and hiring as listed

Adopt orderPassed · 3–1

*Motion That the Select Board Chair have a conservation with the Director of Public Works in order to advance the promotions and hiring as listed. Bettencourt - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 3-1-1 No: Brady Abstain: McGonigle

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, PriorNo: BradyAbstained: McGonigle

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board Chair have a conservation with the Director of Public Works in order to advance the promotions and hiring as listed. Bettencourt - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 3-1-1 No: Brady Abstain: McGonigle.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Bhayani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jul 28Co-sponsor the proposal for Borggaard Beach applicationMotion: *Motion That the Select Board co-sponsor the proposal for Borggaard Beach…Passed 4–0 · Bhayani: Yes

July 28, 2025: Co-sponsor the proposal for Borggaard Beach application

ApprovePassed · 4–0

*Motion That the Select Board co-sponsor the proposal for Borggaard Beach application. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, PriorAbstained: McGonigle

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board co-sponsor the proposal for Borggaard Beach application. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)

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

Jul 28Co-sponsor the proposal for 160 Forest Street application with…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board co-sponsor the proposal for 160 Forest…Passed 4–0 · Bhayani: Yes

July 28, 2025: Co-sponsor the proposal for 160 Forest Street application with the Affordable Housing Trust

ApprovePassed · 4–0

*Motion That the Select Board co-sponsor the proposal for 160 Forest Street application with the Affordable Housing Trust. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, PriorAbstained: McGonigle

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board co-sponsor the proposal for 160 Forest Street application with the Affordable Housing Trust. Bhayani - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle.” (Motion: Bhayani, second: Bettencourt)

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

Jul 28Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Crista Dix for…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bhayani: Yes

July 28, 2025: Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Crista Dix for Giffin Museum - August 23, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 14, 2025 - Griffin…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Crista Dix for Giffin Museum - August 23, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 14, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Adel Donegan for The Vintage Tea & Cake Company - September 6, 2025 - Sanborn House; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - July 29 & August 13, 2025 - Book Ends 559 Main Street. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior

Voted: Yes

William McGonigle had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Crista Dix for Giffin Museum - August 23, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kinosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 14, 2025 - Griffin Museum; Adel Donegan for The Vintage Tea & Cake Company - September 6, 2025 - Sanborn House; Lauren Tiedemann for Book Ends - July 29 & August 13, 2025 - Book Ends 559 Main Street. Bettencourt - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Brady)

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

Jul 14Write a letter in support of the Borggaard Beach…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board write a letter in support of…Passed 4–0 · Bhayani: Yes

July 14, 2025: Write a letter in support of the Borggaard Beach restoration and authorize the Chair to sign the letter

ApprovePassed · 4–0

*Motion That the Select Board write a letter in support of the Borggaard Beach restoration and authorize the Chair to sign the letter. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, Brady, PriorAbstained: McGonigle

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board write a letter in support of the Borggaard Beach restoration and authorize the Chair to sign the letter. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED Yes - Brady, Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior Motion Passes 4-0-1 Abstain - McGonigle.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

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

Jun 2Extend the MBTA temporary easement to July 14, 2025…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board extend the MBTA temporary easement to…Passed 4–1 · Bhayani: Yes

June 2, 2025: Extend the MBTA temporary easement to July 14, 2025 and request an update by June 26, 2025

ApprovePassed · 4–1

*Motion That the Select Board extend the MBTA temporary easement to July 14, 2025 and request an update by June 26, 2025. Bettencourt - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior No - Brady Motion Passes 4-1

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bettencourt, Bhayani, McGonigle, PriorNo: BradyThe roll call does not list William McGonigle; the count (4-1) matches all five members present with William McGonigle voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board extend the MBTA temporary easement to July 14, 2025 and request an update by June 26, 2025. Bettencourt - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Bhayani, Prior No - Brady Motion Passes 4-1.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Bhayani)

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

Jun 2Call a special town meeting to be held on…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board call a special town meeting to…Passed 4–0 · Bhayani: Not recorded

June 2, 2025: Call a special town meeting to be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 and that we approve the warrant as substantially in the form that was presented

ApprovePassed · 4–0

*Motion That the Select Board call a special town meeting to be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 and that we approve the warrant as substantially in the form that was presented. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Bhayani, McGonigle, Prior Abstain - Bettencourt Motion Passes 4-0-1

The roll call lists Michael Bettencourt both as voting yes and as abstaining and does not list Anthea Brady; the names cannot be read, so the count only (4-0-1) is shown.

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board call a special town meeting to be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 and that we approve the warrant as substantially in the form that was presented. Brady - Bhayani VOTED Roll Call: Yes - Bettencourt, Bhayani, McGonigle, Prior Abstain - Bettencourt Motion Passes 4-0-1.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bhayani)

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

Votes with no disagreement (16)

    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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