On the agenda: Winchester meeting — Data Center (Sep 14)

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A.

7:15 P.M.

TOWN OF WINCHESTER SELECT BOARD'S MEETING
SELECT BOARD MEETING ROOM
OPENING

7:15 pm Executive Session (M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) & (6) - To discuss
strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police Superiors Union)
7:30 pm Notification of Meetings and Hearings (Open to the Public)
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Monday, September 28, 2026 – Regularly Scheduled Meeting

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Monday, October 19, 2026 - Regularly Scheduled Meeting

B. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS

a.

b.

c.
d.
e.
f.

Friends of Winchester Recreation and Community Services, Inc donation of
$5,000.00 for construction and associated fees for the Ginn Sod and Irrigation
Project. (Recreation)
Winchester Youth Baseball & Softball Association, donation of $50,000 for
construction and associated fees for the Ginn Sod and Irrigation Project, with a
commitment of up to $50,000 contingency if needed (Recreation)
FY27 Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal Program Grant of $765,000, for the
South Reservoir Dam Improvements Project
Sports Management Services, Inc., donation of $600 to be used at Packer Ellis
Tennis Courts at the discretion of the Recreation Director (Recreation)
Winchester Town Day Committee, donation of three trees dedicated in memory
of Laura Fitzgerald, James Johnson, and Deborah Ciarcia
Cummings Foundation Grant in the amount of $20,000 to support areas of
greatest need for the Winchester Police Department

Documents:
D-1A - FOWR GINN FIELD DONATION.PDF
D-1B - WYBS DONATION LETTER.PDF
D-1C - DAM AND SEAWALL GRANT.PDF
D-1D - RECREATION-PARKER ELLIS TENNIS COURTS DONATION.PDF
D-1E - TOWN DAY DONATION.PDF
D-1F - 2026 WPD CUMMINGS FOUNDATION GRANT.PDF
C. TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS

Staff Appointment (waive 15-day wait period) for:

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Police Department Promotion to Sergeant – Frank Spinosa

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DPW Promotion to Water & Sewer Operations Manager – Paul Wild

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DPW Maintenance Promotion to Working Foreman – Jason Doyle

The Town Manager’s Report

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DPW Promotion to Water & Sewer Operations Manager – Paul Wild

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DPW Maintenance Promotion to Working Foreman – Jason Doyle

The Town Manager’s Report
Documents:
TOWN MANAGER REPORT 9-14-26.PDF
D. COMPTROLLER'S REPORT

Comptroller’s FY27 Financial Report as of July 31, 2026
Documents:
G-2 - COMPTROLLER REPORT FY27 THROUGH 7-31-26.PDF
E. BUSINESS
1. Town Meeting: Town Warrant (Draft)
2. Discuss and Establish Goals for both the Town Manager & Comptroller
3. Committee/Commission Appointments

Audit Advisory Committee, One Position One Incumbent – reappoint
Doug Marmon, with term ending on August 1, 2029
l Climate Action Advisory Committee, Three Positions Three
Incumbents – reappoint Joshua Bers, Rachel Chidsey & Damien
Thiery with terms ending on August 31, 2029
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Documents:
26FTM WARRANT 9-11-26.PDF
F. CONSENT AGENDA
1.
a.

Approving of a One-Day Alcoholic Beverage License(s)

Amy Rindskopf of Wright-Locke Conservancy, for an event at Wright-Locke
Farm’s All-Season Barn, on September 25, 2025, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
b. Amy Rindskopf of Wright-Locke Conservancy, for an event at Wright-Locke
Farm’s All-Season Barn, on September 17, 2025, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
c. Michelle Noska of Beaujolais Catering, LLC, for an event at Wright-Lock Farm,
on December 12, 2026, from 6:00 – 9:30 PM
d. Michelle Noska of Beaujolais Catering, LLC, for an event at Wright-Lock Farm,
on September 29, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:30 PM
e. Mary Rickard of East Meets West Catering, for an event at Wright-Lock Farm, on
October 21, 2026, from 5:30 – 9:30 PM
f. Diana Kinosian of Boston’s Best Bartending for an event at the Sanborn House
on October 17, 2026, from 4:00 – 8:30 PM
g. Diana Kinosian of Boston’s Best Bartending for an event at the Griffin Museum
on October 16, 2026, from 5:30 – 10:30 PM
h. Peter Caradonna for Arlington Brewing Company for an event at the Griffin
Museum on September 19, 2026, from 3:00 – 6:00 PM
i. Fr. Paul Clifford for St. Mary’s Parish, for a 150 th Anniversary Celebration at the
Sanborn House on October 17, 2026, from 5:30 – 9:30 PM
j. Laura Anderson for an event at Children’s Own School, on September 16, 2026,
from 6:30 to 9:00 PM

Museum on September 19, 2026, from 3:00 – 6:00 PM
i. Fr. Paul Clifford for St. Mary’s Parish, for a 150 th Anniversary Celebration at the
Sanborn House on October 17, 2026, from 5:30 – 9:30 PM
j. Laura Anderson for an event at Children’s Own School, on September 16, 2026,
from 6:30 to 9:00 PM
2. Approving the Use of Town Common for the First Congregational Church Annual
Blessing of the Animals for Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM with
the service starting at 10:00 AM
3. Approve meeting minutes for August 24, 2026
Documents:
C2-1 - FCC BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS.PDF
K-2 - 8 24 26 MINUTES.PDF

Recreation Department
263 Main Street
Winchester, MA 01890
Phone: 781-721- 7125
Fax: 781-721-7129

Town of Winchester
Nick Cacciolfi Recreation Director

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To: Chris Senior Town Manager

August 25, 2026

From: Nick Cacciolfi – Recreation Director
CC: Anthony Ansaldi

The Winchester Recreation Department is extremely grateful to be the recipient of a donation in the amount of $5000.00
from the Friends of Winchester Recreation and Community Services, Inc. 501(c)(3) to be used for construction and
associated fees for the Ginn Sod and Irrigation Project.

We appreciate this thoughtful gift and support of the renovation of this very active and beloved
field.
We ask that the Select Board approve this donation at the next Select Board Meeting.
Sincerely,
Nick Cacciolfi
Recreation Director

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Winchester Youth Baseball/Softball
Winchester, Massachusetts
September 10, 2026
Town of Winchester
71 Mount Vernon Street
Winchester, MA 01890
Re: Donation Commitment for Ginn Field Sod and Irrigation Project
Dear Town of Winchester Officials,
On behalf of Winchester Youth Baseball/Softball, we are pleased to confirm our
commitment to donate $50,000 to the Town of Winchester in support of the construction
work presented to the Winchester Committee on Community Preservation for the sod and
irrigation project at Ginn Field on Bacon Street in Winchester, Massachusetts.
Winchester Youth Baseball/Softball recognizes the importance of Ginn Field as a
community resource for youth athletics, recreation, and town-wide use. The proposed sod
and irrigation improvements will help enhance the quality, safety, durability, and long-term
playability of the field for Winchester’s young athletes and the broader community.
This donation reflects WYBS’s continued commitment to partnering with the Town of
Winchester to maintain and improve local athletic facilities. We respectfully request that
this commitment be considered as part of the overall funding plan for the Ginn Field sod
and irrigation project.
We appreciate the Town’s leadership and the work of the Winchester Committee on
Community Preservation in advancing projects that strengthen public recreational spaces.
WYBS looks forward to continuing our collaboration with the Town to help ensure the
successful completion of this important field improvement project.
Sincerely,
Jason Capodanno
Executive Vice President
Winchester Youth Baseball/Softball
Chris Gannon
President
Winchester Youth Baseball/Softball

Additional Contingent Donation Letter
September 10, 2026
Town of Winchester
71 Mount Vernon Street
Winchester, MA 01890
Re: Contingent Additional Donation Support for Ginn Field Sod and Irrigation Project
Dear Town of Winchester Officials,
On behalf of Winchester Youth Baseball/Softball, we are writing to confirm that, if needed,
WYBS would be prepared to consider an additional donation of up to $50,000 in support of
the Ginn Field sod and irrigation project on Bacon Street in Winchester, Massachusetts,
after all other available funding resources have been exhausted.
This contingent commitment is intended to help ensure that the project can move forward
if final project costs or funding needs exceed currently available resources. WYBS
understands the importance of responsible public funding and would expect any request
for additional support to follow the Town’s normal review process and be based on
documented remaining need.
Our organization remains committed to supporting improvements that benefit youth
baseball, youth softball, and the greater Winchester community. Ginn Field is an important
recreational asset, and the proposed sod and irrigation work will contribute meaningfully to
the field’s safety, usability, and long-term sustainability.
We appreciate the continued partnership between the Town of Winchester, the Winchester
Committee on Community Preservation, and Winchester Youth Baseball/Softball. Should
additional funding be required after all other resources have been exhausted, WYBS would
welcome the opportunity to review the remaining need and provide additional financial
support up to the amount stated above.
Sincerely,
Jason Capodanno
Executive Vice President
Winchester Youth Baseball/Softball
Chris Gannon
President
Winchester Youth Baseball/Softball

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Ansaldi, Anthony
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Ansaldi, Anthony
Thursday, September 10, 2026 5:00 PM
Ansaldi, Anthony
FW: ECO One Stop FY27 Grant Application - Dam and Seawall Program

From: Bulens, Nicholas (EEA) <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 3:11 PM
To: Labossiere, Robert <[email protected]>; Town Manager <[email protected]>
Subject: ECO One Stop FY27 Grant Application - Dam and Seawall Program

Town of Winchester
Christopher G. Senior, Town Manager
15 Lake Street
Winchester, MA 01890
Dear Town Manager Senior,
Thank you for applying to the ECO One Stop FY27 Grants Round. I am pleased to inform you that a grant
in the amount of $765,000 has been awarded through the Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal Program
for the project titled South Reservoir Dam Improvements, submitted by the Town of Winchester. You will
receive a formal award letter via email in the coming weeks detailing the conditions of this grant
commitment.
Please be advised that this notification does not constitute an agreement or contract with the Executive
OƯice of Energy and Environmental AƯairs (EEA) or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Furthermore,
the Town of Winchester is not authorized to proceed with any purchases or work for which it expects
reimbursement from this grant until a contract has been fully executed.
Thank you and congratulations on your award.
Best,
Nicholas Bulens
Dams Assistance & Resilience Program Coordinator
Executive OƯice of Energy and Environmental AƯairs
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townday townday.org
Mihelich, Patricia
Town Day donation
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 2:56:08 PM
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For the Select Board

Dear Ms. Brady,
The Winchester Town Day Committee requests the Town to accept a
donation of three trees dedicated to the memory of three long-time
members of the Committee. The proposed locations are:
1. Elliot Park for Laura Fitzgerald
2. Town Hall for James Johnson
3. Ciarcia Field for Deborah Ciarcia
The exact locations and variety of trees to be determined by the Public
Works Director.
Respectfully submitted,
Allan Eyden and Constance Demakes, Co Chairs.

Box 721,
Winchester, MA 01890
781-526-6721
Email: [email protected]

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Town of
Winchester

71 Mt. Vernon Street
Winchester MA 01890
Phone: 781-721- 7133
Fax: 781-756-0505
[email protected]

Christopher G. Senior
Town Manager

MEMORANDUM
TO:
Winchester Select Board
FROM:
Christopher Senior, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Town Manager’s Report for the September 14th Select Board Meeting
DATE:
September 10, 2026
Personnel and Committee appointments
I have interviewed the following individuals and recommend the Board waive the 15-day
waiting period for their promotions:
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Paul Wild – DPW Water and Sewer Operations Manager (promotion)
Jason Doyle– DPW Maintenance Working Foreman (promotion)
Frank Spinosa – WPD Sergeant (promotion)

Beacon Hill Update
Gov. Healey has issued an Executive Order establishing requirements for Data Center
Development. Among other elements, the EO requires a community benefits agreement
with the host community that meets state standards before any state permits can be
issued. Executive order requires data centers to get local approval - Massachusetts Municipal
Association (MMA)
Operational , Project and Other Updates
Operations
o Continued negotiations with the Police Superior Union
o Attended meetings of the CPC, WCCP, RHIC, and LRFPC
o Met with Finance team for weekly financial updates
o Toured multiple school buildings with Peter Lawson and Anthony Ansaldi
o Met with the Town Engineer for regular bi-weekly meetings
o Took part in the ceremonial acceptance of a grant from the Cummings
Foundation for Winchester Police emergency equipment
o Took part in the retirement celebration for Town Archivist Ellen Knight
o Met with the Recreation Director for a regular update
o Met with department heads for a monthly update
Professional Engagement
o Took part in a meeting of the MMA Committee on Municipal and Regional
Policy.

Project Updates
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Town of
Winchester

71 Mt. Vernon Street
Winchester MA 01890
Phone: 781-721- 7133
Fax: 781-756-0505
[email protected]

Christopher G. Senior
Town Manager

o Cross Street Bridge
 The MBTA has completed the surface cleaning and repainting of the
bridge, and continues work on repairs to the main structure
 The first planned overnight/single-track session is scheduled to run from
10pm Friday, September 11 through Monday, September 14.
 Additional Police Details have been added to manage traffic
o Muraco Culvert
 Installation of water diversion
sheeting continues. The work on the
School side is scheduled to be
complete by around September 21
and will then shift to the other side of
the tracks.

o Schools:
 Facilities staff spruced up all the schools in advance of opening day,
including repairs to the exterior stairs at the High School, replacement
of pavers with concrete and installation of a new adjustable basketball
net at Ambrose, and painting and cleaning at McCall.

o

Mystic School
 The window replacement project is now complete, and Recreation
programs are using the newly refreshed rooms.

Fall Town Meeting
o A preliminary draft Warrant is included in the packet
o The Warrant closes on Monday, September 21st at 5pm
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Town of
Winchester

71 Mt. Vernon Street
Winchester MA 01890
Phone: 781-721- 7133
Fax: 781-756-0505
[email protected]

Christopher G. Senior
Town Manager

Grant Update
Winchester has been awarded a $765,000 grant from the Massachusetts Dam
and Seawall Repair Program for the South Reservoir Dam Improvement
Project. This award, from a highly competitive grant program, will defray a
significant part of the cost for the final phase of this project. Congratulations
and thanks to Bob LaBossiere and his DPW team for the successful
application.
Eversource Billing Update
Stacie and I met with Bob and LeeAnn from DPW to go over the Eversource
Billing matter after the last Board meeting. DPW has been meeting weekly
since earlier in the summer with Eversource to work through Eversource’s
billing problems (which involve the incorrect application of net metering solar
power credits on the Town’s electricity bills).
Winchester has been part of a group of communities including Boston,
Cambridge, Arlington, Maynard and Acton that have been working together
with Eversource to fix the billing issues.
Both the MAPC and the
Massachusetts Attorney Generals’ Office have also been involved in these
efforts. The problems arose when Eversource implemented a new billing
system which failed to properly apply each community’s net metering solar
credits.
DPW reports that a resolution for outstanding FY26 bills is just about finalized,
with a final dollar amount within the figure already encumbered. They also
expect Eversource will apply the fix to FY27 and future bills.
Constituent Service Update
o My office worked with residents of Brantwood Road to successfully address a
variety of issues, including dead trees and debris removal.
o My office worked with a resident on Nathaniel Road about a parking issue
o My office met with representatives of The Ledges to hear their proposed
petitions for Town Meeting

Future Meeting Topics
- Acceptance of a Deed for the Vale Property – 9/28 (Tentative)
- Fall Town Meeting Warrant (final)– 9/28
Upcoming Community Events
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Town of
Winchester
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Christopher G. Senior
Town Manager

71 Mt. Vernon Street
Winchester MA 01890
Phone: 781-721- 7133
Fax: 781-756-0505
[email protected]

Spirit Weekend – Winchester Spirit Weekend is scheduled for September 18 – 20.
The event will include an evening street fair, a daytime sidewalk sale, a volunteer
Community Connect fair at the Farmer’s Market, and the annual Glen Doherty
Memorial Race. The Weekend is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the
Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation, with support from the Winchester Savings Bank.

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TOWN OF WINCHESTER
Office of the Comptroller

Financial Update
Operating, CPA & ARPA Activity
Fiscal Year 2027
As of July 31, 2026

Stacie A. Ward, CPA, CGA, MPA
Town Comptroller

TOWN OF WINCHESTER, MA
FINANCIAL UPDATE - OPERATING, CPA & ARPA ACTIVITY
FISCAL YEAR 2027 - AS OF JULY 31, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL FUND REVENUE…………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES…...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
WATER & SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
RECREATION ENTERPRISE FUND……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT (CPA) FUND….......................................................................................................................7
CPA FUND SPECIAL PROJECTS & ARTICLES….............................................................................................................................. 8
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) APPROVED PROJECTS…………………………………………………………………………………………....... 9

TOWN OF WINCHESTER, MA
FINANCIAL UPDATE - OPERATING, CPA & ARPA ACTIVITY
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
COMPARATIVE FISCAL YEAR TO DATE THROUGH JULY 31
FISCAL YEAR 2027 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026
% of Budget
Collected

Revised Budget

Actual

(under)/over
Budget

(105,581,893.20)
(1,768,870.12)
400,000.00

20.52%
25.24%
0.00%

129,631,270.00
1,306,365.00
(313,288.00)

27,427,860.91
337,135.75
54,371.94
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(102,203,409.09)
(969,229.25)
54,371.94
313,288.00

21.16%
25.81%
0.00%

27,857,473.68

(106,950,763.32)

20.66%

130,624,347.00

27,819,368.60

(102,804,978.40)

21.30%

14,080,051.00

1,180,737.00

(12,899,314.00)

8.39%

13,070,009.00

1,114,783.00

(11,955,226.00)

8.53%

Total State Aid

14,080,051.00

1,180,737.00

(12,899,314.00)

8.39%

13,070,009.00

1,114,783.00

(11,955,226.00)

8.53%

LOCAL RECEIPTS
Motor Vehicle & Boat Excise
Other Excise - Meals Tax
Penalties & Interest
Payments in Lieu of Taxes
Trash Disposal Service
Fees
Rentals
Cemetery
Other Departmental Revenue
Building Permits
Other Licenses and Permits
Fines & Forfeitures
Investment Earnings
Medicaid Reimbursement

4,900,000.00
375,000.00
377,000.00
138,000.00
2,700,000.00
1,260,000.00
25,000.00
315,000.00
79,000.00
1,600,000.00
500,000.00
74,000.00
1,200,000.00
130,000.00

70,020.08
2,627.15
124,838.32
98,413.44
11,750.00
23,605.21
168,951.00
40,320.00
8,176.50
120,737.91
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(4,829,979.92)
(375,000.00)
(374,372.85)
(138,000.00)
(2,575,161.68)
(1,161,586.56)
(25,000.00)
(303,250.00)
(55,394.79)
(1,431,049.00)
(459,680.00)
(65,823.50)
(1,079,262.09)
(130,000.00)

1.43%
0.00%
0.70%
0.00%
4.62%
7.81%
0.00%
3.73%
29.88%
10.56%
8.06%
11.05%
10.06%
0.00%

4,250,000.00
275,000.00
370,000.00
138,000.00
2,500,000.00
1,300,000.00
15,000.00
240,000.00
60,000.00
1,360,000.00
500,000.00
50,000.00
700,000.00
100,000.00

125,650.40
12,720.01
98,044.14
66,837.49
27,375.00
24,810.36
98,430.00
31,385.00
5,355.00
144,165.35
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(4,124,349.60)
(275,000.00)
(357,279.99)
(138,000.00)
(2,401,955.86)
(1,233,162.51)
(15,000.00)
(212,625.00)
(35,189.64)
(1,261,570.00)
(468,615.00)
(44,645.00)
(555,834.65)
(100,000.00)

2.96%
0.00%
3.44%
0.00%
3.92%
5.14%
0.00%
11.41%
41.35%
7.24%
6.28%
10.71%
20.60%
0.00%

Total Local Receipts

13,673,000.00

669,439.61

(13,003,560.39)

4.90%

11,858,000.00

634,772.75

(11,223,227.25)

5.35%

TOTAL REVENUE

162,561,288.00

29,707,650.29

(132,853,637.71)

18.27%

155,552,356.00

29,568,924.35

(125,983,431.65)

19.01%

TRANSFERS IN
From Enterprise - Indirects
From Building & Capital Stabilization
From Health Insurance Stabilization
From Capital Projects
From Other

2,332,676.00
1,441,853.00
80,000.00
134,600.00

583,169.00
1,441,853.00
80,000.00
134,600.00

(1,749,507.00)
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25.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%

2,316,953.00
1,844,762.39
379,000.00
175,000.00

579,238.25
1,844,762.39
379,000.00
110,771.70 (1)
175,000.00

(1,737,714.75)
110,771.70
-

25.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%

TOTAL TRANSFERS IN

3,989,129.00

2,239,622.00

(1,749,507.00)

56.14%

4,715,715.39

3,088,772.34

(1,626,943.05)

65.50%

166,550,417.00

31,947,272.29

(134,603,144.71)

19.18%

160,268,071.39

32,657,696.69

(127,610,374.70)

20.38%

TAXATION
Real Estate Taxes
Personal Property taxes
Tax Title Liens/Deferred Taxes
Allowance for Abatements (budgetary only)
Total Taxation
STATE AID
Cherry Sheet Revenue, net of offsets

TOTAL REVENUE AND TRANSFERS IN

Revised Budget

Actual

(under)/over
Budget

132,842,228.00
2,366,009.00
(400,000.00)

27,260,334.80
597,138.88
-

134,808,237.00

FISCAL YEAR 2026 THROUGH JULY 31, 2025
% of Budget
Collected

(1) Consists of re-purposed unspent bond proceeds to fund debt service in accordance with the Department of Revenue.

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Office of the Comptroller

TOWN OF WINCHESTER, MA
FINANCIAL UPDATE - OPERATING, CPA & ARPA ACTIVITY
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
COMPARATIVE FISCAL YEAR TO DATE THROUGH JULY 31
FISCAL YEAR 2027 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026
Revised Budget

Actual

Encumbrances

TOWN MANAGER SALARIES

969,887.00

64,693.92

TOWN MANAGER EXPENSES

140,132.68

22,293.18

FISCAL YEAR 2026 THROUGH JULY 31, 2025

under/(over)
Budget

10,332.68

% of Budget
Used

Revised Budget

905,193.08

6.67%

965,347.00

64,743.62

107,506.82

23.28%

187,261.00

6,800.00

Actual

Encumbrances
72,304.88

under/(over)
Budget

% of Budget
Used

900,603.38

6.71%

108,156.12

42.24%

FINANCE COMMITTEE SALARIES

2,800.00

-

-

2,800.00

0.00%

2,800.00

-

-

2,800.00

0.00%

FINANCE COMMITTEE EXPENSES

475.00

-

-

475.00

0.00%

200.00

-

-

200.00

0.00%

COMPTROLLER SALARIES

617,016.00

41,479.79

-

575,536.21

6.72%

588,053.00

40,553.34

-

547,499.66

6.90%

COMPTROLLER EXPENSES

28,350.00

604.61

-

27,745.39

2.13%

21,350.00

2,922.20

-

18,427.80

13.69%

ASSESSORS SALARIES

324,270.00

22,608.61

-

301,661.39

6.97%

308,170.00

22,703.98

-

285,466.02

7.37%

ASSESSORS EXPENSES

112,942.00

404.45

9,950.00

102,587.55

9.17%

132,330.00

6,194.04

-

126,135.96

4.68%

COLLECTOR/TREASURER SALARIES

506,726.00

36,163.49

-

470,562.51

7.14%

475,287.00

31,844.32

-

443,442.68

6.70%

COLLECTOR/TREASURER EXPENSES

118,714.13

2,103.26

6,064.13

110,546.74

6.88%

111,823.90

403.00

42,173.90

69,247.00

38.07%

AUDIT EXPENSES

102,000.00

-

-

102,000.00

0.00%

99,750.00

-

9,750.00

90,000.00

9.77%

ENGINEERING SALARIES

596,999.00

40,195.68

-

556,803.32

6.73%

579,512.00

55,793.29

-

523,718.71

9.63%

ENGINEERING EXPENSES

118,598.00

6,193.56

568.00

111,836.44

5.70%

120,030.00

3,384.71

100,968.29

15.88%

BUILDING, ZONING & BOARD OF APPEALS SALARIES

645,829.00

45,092.12

-

600,736.88

6.98%

607,258.00

40,099.79

-

567,158.21

6.60%

BUILDING, ZONING & BOARD OF APPEALS EXPENSES

47,370.00

518.94

2,551.06

44,300.00

6.48%

41,795.00

279.80

-

41,515.20

0.67%

CONSERVATION COMM SALARIES

103,672.00

6,772.89

-

96,899.11

6.53%

101,294.00

6,871.99

-

94,422.01

6.78%

CONSERVATION COMM EXPENSES

9,565.00

1,162.18

-

8,402.82

12.15%

2,213.00

-

-

2,213.00

0.00%

PLANNING BOARD SALARIES

199,755.00

12,731.65

-

187,023.35

6.37%

185,512.00

12,429.03

-

173,082.97

6.70%

PLANNING BOARD EXPENSES

61,000.00

78.00

-

60,922.00

0.13%

56,450.00

78.00

-

56,372.00

0.14%

LEGAL EXPENSES

501,320.00

-

305,000.00

39.16%

500,000.00

-

-

500,000.00

0.00%

HUMAN RESOURCES SALARIES

268,867.00

17,278.40

-

251,588.60

6.43%

257,616.00

17,824.51

-

239,791.49

6.92%

HUMAN RESOURCES EXPENSES

29,515.00

318.05

815.00

28,381.95

3.84%

27,600.00

943.05

-

26,656.95

3.42%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SALARIES

240,614.00

15,246.86

-

225,367.14

6.34%

230,745.00

15,182.93

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPENSES

753,778.06

741,049.54

1.69%

613,411.31

-

196,320.00

12,728.52

-

15,677.00

91,513.62

215,562.07

6.58%

521,897.69

14.92%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL

48,000.00

-

-

48,000.00

0.00%

48,000.00

-

-

48,000.00

0.00%

GENERAL SERVICES EXPENSES

164,150.00

5,761.69

-

158,388.31

3.51%

163,750.00

365.23

-

163,384.77

0.22%

TOWN CLERK SALARIES

535,011.00

35,585.42

-

499,425.58

6.65%

471,292.00

31,580.42

-

439,711.58

6.70%

TOWN CLERK EXPENSES

166,015.36

4,082.00

1,865.36

160,068.00

3.58%

142,400.00

620.93

-

141,779.07

0.44%

7,413,371.23

381,368.75

241,194.75

6,790,807.73

8.40%

7,041,250.21

361,618.18

6,448,212.63

8.42%

LIBRARY SALARIES

2,121,606.00

129,367.35

1,992,238.65

6.10%

2,009,744.00

131,046.69

LIBRARY EXPENSES

604,155.05

27,738.49

306,937.79

49.20%

611,616.11

10,869.79

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

269,478.77

231,419.40
199,766.11

1,878,697.31

6.52%

400,980.21

34.44%

ARCHIVAL CENTER SALARIES

22,807.00

1,332.36

-

21,474.64

5.84%

22,807.00

1,727.12

-

21,079.88

7.57%

ARCHIVAL CENTER EXPENSES

2,650.00

-

-

2,650.00

0.00%

2,300.00

-

-

2,300.00

0.00%

HISTORICAL COMMISSION SALARIES

3,000.00

-

-

3,000.00

0.00%

3,000.00

146.40

-

2,853.60

4.88%

HISTORICAL COMMISSION EXPENSES

12,500.00

12,500.00

-

-

100.00%

12,500.00

-

-

12,500.00

0.00%

2,766,718.05

170,938.20

15.92%

2,661,967.11

2,318,411.00

12.91%

CULTURE & RECREATION

269,478.77

2,326,301.08

2

143,790.00

199,766.11

Office of the Comptroller

TOWN OF WINCHESTER, MA
FINANCIAL UPDATE - OPERATING, CPA & ARPA ACTIVITY
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
COMPARATIVE FISCAL YEAR TO DATE THROUGH JULY 31
FISCAL YEAR 2027 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026
Revised Budget

Actual

Encumbrances

FISCAL YEAR 2026 THROUGH JULY 31, 2025

under/(over)
Budget

% of Budget
Used

Revised Budget

Actual

Encumbrances

under/(over)
Budget

% of Budget
Used

BOARD OF HEALTH SALARIES

466,916.00

31,528.73

-

435,387.27

6.75%

466,038.00

31,995.61

-

434,042.39

6.87%

BOARD OF HEALTH EXPENSES

95,223.09

1,424.00

6,423.09

87,376.00

8.24%

98,748.16

3,496.99

-

95,251.17

3.54%

COUNCIL ON AGING SALARIES

512,457.00

33,630.55

-

478,826.45

6.56%

489,067.00

32,973.61

-

456,093.39

6.74%

COUNCIL ON AGING EXPENSES

8,800.00

34.44

-

8,765.56

0.39%

8,800.00

-

-

8,800.00

0.00%

VETERANS' SERVICES SALARIES

11,728.00

200.00

-

11,528.00

1.71%

11,428.00

787.00

-

10,641.00

6.89%

VETERANS' SERVICES EXPENSES

44,779.51

2,882.34

-

41,897.17

6.44%

44,475.00

1,591.41

-

42,883.59

3.58%

1,139,903.60

69,700.06

6,423.09

1,063,780.45

6.68%

1,118,556.16

70,844.62

-

1,047,711.54

6.33%

POLICE SALARIES

6,401,657.00

386,923.63

-

6,017,745.37

6.04%

6,324,126.00

396,350.77

-

5,930,787.23

6.27%

POLICE EXPENSES

288,307.39

16,982.33

236,271.67

18.05%

336,002.16

36,809.19

3,710.56

295,482.41

12.06%

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

-

POLICE CAPITAL

75,586.20

FIRE SALARIES

7,283,731.00

347,920.58

FIRE EXPENSES

35,053.39
13,586.20
-

17.97%

79,840.00

4.78%

6,916,344.00

338,152.90

-

20,840.00
-

26.10%
4.89%

490,500.00

10,649.33

463,596.07

5.49%

458,500.00

23,532.92

399,967.08

12.77%

9,648.00

803.50

-

8,844.50

8.33%

9,408.00

783.92

-

8,624.08

8.33%

SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES EXPENSES

2,283.72

271.72

-

2,012.00

11.90%

2,072.00

-

-

2,072.00

0.00%

14,551,713.31

763,551.09

13,723,268.03

5.69%

14,126,292.16

795,629.70

13,271,111.90

6.05%

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SALARIES

6,116,601.00

370,494.57

5,746,106.43

6.06%

6,033,597.00

395,463.96

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS EXPENSES

3,737,855.39

152,504.93

3,125,715.66

16.38%

3,706,848.13

144,699.82

64,894.19
459,634.80

35,000.00

59,000.00
6,578,191.10

SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES SALARIES

PUBLIC SAFETY

16,254.60

62,000.00
6,935,810.42

59,550.56
2,081,487.17

5,638,133.04

6.55%

1,480,661.14

60.06%
0.00%

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL

13,757.00

4,257.00

-

9,500.00

30.94%

19,500.00

-

-

19,500.00

SNOW & ICE SALARIES

223,300.00

-

-

223,300.00

0.00%

223,300.00

-

-

223,300.00

0.00%

SNOW & ICE EXPENSES

251,700.00

1,795.00

212,405.00

15.61%

251,700.00

-

120,450.00

52.15%

SNOW & ICE CAPITAL
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION EXPENSES
EDUCATION
CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT EXPENSES

25,000.00

-

37,500.00

25,000.00

0.00%

25,000.00

25,000.00

0.00%

10,368,213.39

529,051.50

497,134.80

9,342,027.09

9.90%

10,259,945.13

540,163.78

2,212,737.17

7,507,044.18

26.83%

73,760,852.45

1,518,852.91

436,025.80

71,805,973.74

2.65%

70,700,701.64

1,243,975.04

1,091,610.39

68,365,116.21

3.30%

402,201.00

103,813.50

298,387.50

25.81%

340,000.00

68,862.75

271,137.25

20.25%

74,163,053.45

1,622,666.41

72,104,361.24

2.78%

71,040,701.64

1,312,837.79

68,636,253.46

3.38%

7,822,682.00

3,911,341.00

3,911,341.00

50.00%

7,462,210.00

3,731,105.00

-

3,731,105.00

50.00%

4,048.00

99.19%

395,238.00

-

5,238.00

390,000.00

1.33%

-

550,000.00

0.00%

100,000.00

2,000.00

-

98,000.00

2.00%

WORKERS COMPENSATION/INDEMNITY EXPENSES

496,752.92

-

UNEMPLOYMENT

550,000.00

-

-

436,025.80
492,704.92

-

131,250.00
-

1,091,610.39

HEALTH INSURANCE EXPENSES

17,916,726.25

1,457,956.08

507.25

16,458,262.92

8.14%

16,240,716.00

1,245,135.60

-

14,995,580.40

7.67%

MEDICARE TAX

1,458,675.00

39,574.29

-

1,419,100.71

2.71%

1,306,463.00

42,717.89

-

1,263,745.11

3.27%

28,244,836.17

5,408,871.37

22,342,752.63

20.90%

25,504,627.00

5,020,958.49

5,238.00

20,478,430.51

19.71%

UNDISTRIBUTED - PERSONNEL BENEFITS

493,212.17

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Office of the Comptroller

TOWN OF WINCHESTER, MA
FINANCIAL UPDATE - OPERATING, CPA & ARPA ACTIVITY
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
COMPARATIVE FISCAL YEAR TO DATE THROUGH JULY 31
FISCAL YEAR 2027 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026
Revised Budget
ENERGY EXPENSES (1)

Actual

Encumbrances

2,753,631.20

19,430.09

STATE ASSESSMENTS & CHARGES

722,120.00

60,851.00

RESERVE FUND

192,800.00

GENERAL INSURANCE EXPENSES

740,000.00

ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SERVICES EXPENSE
UNDISTRIBUTED - STATE ASSMTS, INSURANCE & OTHER

70,000.00

611,203.00
-

4,478,551.20

691,484.09

FUNDED DEBT EXPENSES

7,633,000.00

2,235,000.00

INTEREST ON FUNDED DEBT EXPENSES

6,682,367.00

1,046,965.77

14,315,367.00

3,281,965.77

157,441,727.40

12,919,597.24

FUNDED DEBT
TOTAL EXPENDITURES

FISCAL YEAR 2026 THROUGH JULY 31, 2025

under/(over)
Budget

% of Budget
Used

Revised Budget

Actual

Encumbrances

1,941,130.53

29.51%

2,349,107.35

2,795.82

-

661,269.00

8.43%

675,560.00

59,955.00

-

192,800.00

0.00%

400,000.00

-

128,797.00

82.60%

716,000.00

793,070.58

-

562,866.00

2,026,856.00

13.72%

615,605.00

8.87%

-

400,000.00

0.00%

1,000.00

152,134.00

78.75%

70,000.00

0.00%

54,000.00

2,993,996.53

33.15%

4,194,667.35

625,616.82

-

5,398,000.00

29.28%

7,418,500.00

2,235,000.00

-

5,635,401.23

15.67%

7,186,378.00

1,087,044.83

-

11,033,401.23

22.93%

14,604,878.00

3,322,044.83

141,720,696.01

9.99%

150,552,884.76

12,193,504.21

100.00%

7,445,872.00

7,445,872.00

-

25.00%

6,039,724.00

1,509,931.00

-

793,070.58

2,801,434.15

-

54,000.00

0.00%

3,248,595.00

22.55%

-

5,183,500.00

30.13%

-

6,099,333.17

15.13%

-

11,282,833.17

22.75%

134,238,603.39

10.84%

320,455.53

4,120,777.16

TRANSFERS TO BUILDING & CAPITAL STABILIZATION FUNDS

7,601,269.00

7,601,269.00

-

TRANSFERS TO ENTERPRISE FUNDS (CH110/SUBSIDY/COLA)

6,007,470.00

1,501,867.25

-

TRANSFERS TO CONTINUED ARTICLE/CAPITAL FUND

573,988.00

573,988.00

-

-

100.00%

818,365.00

818,365.00

-

-

100.00%

TRANSFERS TO OTHER FUNDS

10,000.00

10,000.00

-

-

100.00%

10,000.00

10,000.00

-

-

100.00%

14,192,727.00

9,687,124.25

-

4,505,602.75

68.25%

14,313,961.00

9,784,168.00

-

171,634,454.40

22,606,721.49

146,226,298.76

14.80%

164,866,845.76

21,977,672.21

TOTAL TRANSFERS OUT

TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND TRANSFERS OUT

2,801,434.15

-

-

% of Budget
Used

-

319,455.53

-

under/(over)
Budget

4,505,602.75

4,120,777.16

4,529,793.00

100.00%
25.00%

4,529,793.00

68.35%

138,768,396.39

15.83%

(1) The FY27 Energy budget includes the carryforward budget from FY26 for the $598k encumbrance to pay for FY26 electricity usage that hasn’t been billed by Eversource yet. This is something the DPW is working closely with Eversource on.

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Office of the Comptroller

TOWN OF WINCHESTER, MA
FINANCIAL UPDATE - OPERATING, CPA & ARPA ACTIVITY
WATER & SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
COMPARATIVE FISCAL YEAR TO DATE THROUGH JULY 31

FISCAL YEAR 2027 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026

REVENUES:
Sewer usage
Sewer liens and interest
Water usage
Water liens and interest
Water service charges
Water repairs
Sprinkler fee
Connection fees
Miscellaneous
Investment Income*

Revised
Budget

Actual

Encumbrances

FISCAL YEAR 2026 THROUGH JULY 31, 2025

Budget
Surplus/(Deficit)

% of Budget
Collected/Spent

Revised
Budget

Actual

Encumbrances

Budget
Surplus/(Deficit)

% of Budget
Collected/Spent

4,549,688.00
92,700.00
3,722,472.00
83,300.00
950,600.00
18,000.00
17,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
100,000.00

31,427.13
993.08
14,068.98
793.17
13,259.51
3,360.00
-

-

(4,518,260.87)
(91,706.92)
(3,708,403.02)
(82,506.83)
(937,340.49)
(14,640.00)
(17,000.00)
(2,000.00)
(2,000.00)
(100,000.00)

0.69%
1.07%
0.38%
0.95%
1.39%
18.67%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%

4,116,280.00
129,000.00
3,367,866.00
133,400.00
950,000.00
18,900.00
18,100.00
35,000.00
7,300.00
20,000.00

48,697.65
4,177.47
34,216.48
5,274.14
8,489.51
5,000.00
120.00
-

-

(4,067,582.35)
(124,822.53)
(3,333,649.52)
(128,125.86)
(941,510.49)
(13,900.00)
(17,980.00)
(35,000.00)
(7,300.00)
(20,000.00)

1.18%
3.24%
1.02%
3.95%
0.89%
26.46%
0.66%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%

9,537,760.00

63,901.87

-

(9,473,858.13)

0.67%

8,795,846.00

105,975.25

-

(8,689,870.75)

1.20%

425,991.00
1,391,228.00
1,817,219.00

21,791.75
83,794.32
105,586.07

-

404,199.25
1,307,433.68
1,711,632.93

5.12%
6.02%
5.81%

385,714.00
1,334,512.00
1,720,226.00

28,444.61
88,515.17
116,959.78

-

357,269.39
1,245,996.83
1,603,266.22

7.37%
6.63%
6.80%

2,866,796.00
2,198,992.92
6,833,394.00
11,899,182.92

261,210.50
171,352.47
1,050,372.67
1,482,935.64

4,238.00
146,624.50
150,862.50

2,601,347.50
1,881,015.95
5,783,021.33
10,265,384.78

9.26%
14.46%
15.37%
13.73%

2,723,402.00
1,928,472.17
6,783,949.00
11,435,823.17

253,209.80
113,796.68
844,710.85
1,211,717.33

18,183.00
411,157.68
429,340.68

2,452,009.20
1,403,517.81
5,939,238.15
9,794,765.16

9.97%
27.22%
12.45%
14.35%

13,716,401.92

1,588,521.71

150,862.50

11,977,017.71

12.68%

13,156,049.17

1,328,677.11

429,340.68

11,398,031.38

13.36%

5,907,469.00
(1,920,653.00)
(190,200.00)

1,476,867.25
(480,163.25)
(190,200.00)

-

(4,430,601.75)
1,440,489.75
-

25.00%
25.00%
100.00%

5,864,724.00
(1,898,030.00)
(225,000.00)

1,466,181.00
(474,507.50)
(225,000.00)

-

(4,398,543.00)
1,423,522.50
-

25.00%
25.00%
100.00%

Total OFS/(OFU)

3,796,616.00

806,504.00

-

(2,990,112.00)

21.24%

3,741,694.00

766,673.50

-

(2,975,020.50)

20.49%

Net activity

(382,025.92)

(718,115.84)

(618,509.17)

(456,028.36)

Total Revenue
EXPENDITURES:
Personal Services:
Sewer Operations
Water Operations
Expenses:
Sewer Operations
Water Operations
Debt & MWRA Capital
Total Expenditures
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES/(USES):
Transfers from the General Fund
Indirects to the General Fund
Transfers to the Special/Capital Article Fund

* Starting in FY27, interest will be allocated each quarter (in the past it was allocated annually at the end of June).

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Office of the Comptroller

TOWN OF WINCHESTER, MA
FINANCIAL UPDATE - OPERATING, CPA & ARPA ACTIVITY
RECREATION ENTERPRISE FUND
COMPARATIVE FISCAL YEAR TO DATE THROUGH JULY 31

FISCAL YEAR 2027 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026
Revised
Budget

Actual

Encumbrances

FISCAL YEAR 2026 THROUGH JULY 31, 2025

Budget
Surplus/(Deficit)

% of Budget
Collected/Spent

Revised
Budget

Actual

Encumbrances

Budget
% of Budget
Surplus/(Deficit) Collected/Spent

REVENUES:
Recreation Charges for Services
Other Miscellaneous
Investment Income

2,825,487.00
8,096.00
35,000.00

52,034.00
3,470.71

-

(2,773,453.00)
(8,096.00)
(31,529.29)

1.84%
0.00%
9.92%

2,670,065.00
5,200.00
-

53,193.00
3,038.20

-

(2,616,872.00)
(5,200.00)
3,038.20

1.99%
0.00%
-

Total Revenue

2,868,583.00

55,504.71

-

(2,813,078.29)

1.93%

2,675,265.00

56,231.20

-

(2,619,033.80)

2.10%

EXPENDITURES:
Personal Services
Expenditures

1,665,840.00
996,957.75

118,022.55
37,430.43

67,937.75

1,547,817.45
891,589.57

7.08%
3.75%

1,623,443.00
842,199.00

111,004.83
45,282.74

220,189.20

1,512,438.17
576,727.06

6.84%
5.38%

Total Expenditures

2,662,797.75

155,452.98

67,937.75

2,439,407.02

5.84%

2,465,642.00

156,287.57

220,189.20

2,089,165.23

6.34%

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES/(USES):
Transfers from the General Fund
Indirects to the General Fund

100,000.00
(412,023.00)

25,000.00
(103,005.75)

-

(75,000.00)
309,017.25

25.00%
25.00%

175,000.00
(418,923.00)

43,750.00
(104,730.75)

-

(131,250.00)
314,192.25

25.00%
25.00%

Total OFS/(OFU)

(312,023.00)

(78,005.75)

-

234,017.25

25.00%

(243,923.00)

(60,980.75)

-

182,942.25

25.00%

Net Activity

(106,237.75)

(177,954.02)

(34,300.00)

(161,037.12)

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TOWN OF WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
FINANCIAL UPDATE - OPERATING, CPA & ARPA ACTIVITY
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT (CPA) FUND
COMPARATIVE FISCAL YEAR TO DATE THROUGH JULY 31

REVENUES:
CPA Surcharge
CPA - State Share
Penalties & Interest
Investment Income
Total Revenue
EXPENDITURES:
Personal Services
Expenditures
Total Expenditures

FISCAL YEAR 2027 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026
Budget
Actual
Encumbrances Surplus/(Deficit)

Revised
Budget

% of Budget
Collected/Spent

Revised
Budget

FISCAL YEAR 2026 THROUGH JULY 31, 2025
Budget
Actual
Encumbrances Surplus/(Deficit)

% of Budget
Collected/Spent

1,800,000.00
255,000.00
-

381,552.82
1,482.88
19,273.64

-

(1,418,447.18)
(255,000.00)
1,482.88
19,273.64

21.20%
0.00%
-

1,600,000.00
-

379,850.24
-

-

(1,220,149.76)
-

23.74%
-

2,055,000.00

402,309.34

-

(1,652,690.66)

19.58%

1,600,000.00

379,850.24

-

(1,220,149.76)

23.74%

27,000.00
13,000.00

975.39
-

-

26,024.61
13,000.00

3.61%
0.00%

12,000.00
13,000.00

184.88
-

-

11,815.12
13,000.00

1.54%
0.00%

40,000.00

975.39

-

39,024.61

2.44%

25,000.00

184.88

-

24,815.12

0.74%

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES/(USES):
Transfers to the Special Project Funds (1)
Transfers to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total OFS/(OFU)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Net Activity

2,015,000.00

(2)

401,333.95

1,575,000.00

379,665.36

(1)

Once the projects are voted, we transfer the money to the appropriate Special Project Fund (i.e. Open Space & Recreation, Historic Preservation &/or Affordable Housing). See the "CPA Fund Special Projects & Articles" summary on the next page.

(2)

Reserved for future appropriation as of July 31, 2026.

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TOWN OF WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
FINANCIAL UPDATE - OPERATING, CPA & ARPA ACTIVITY
CPA FUND SPECIAL PROJECTS & ARTICLES
FISCAL YEAR 2027 TO DATE THROUGH JULY 31, 2026
CATEGORY

PROJECT NUMBER

OPEN SPACE & RECREATION:
20010001
20010002
20010003
20010004
20010005
20010006

HISTORIC PRESERVATION:
20020001
20020002

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

REVISED
BUDGET

YEAR TO DATE
EXPENDED

OPEN
ENCUMBRANCES

AVAILABLE
BUDGET

WEDGE POND SUBMERGED AERATION SYSTEM - A28-11/25
GINN PICKLEBALL COURTS - A28-11/25
PARK & PLAYGROUND FENCING & BACKSTOP REPAIRS - A28-11/25
LEONARD BASKETBALL COURT REHABILITATION - A28-11/25
BORGGAARD PARK RESTORATION - A28-11/25
GINN FIELD RESTORATION - A28-11/25

59,000.00
50,000.00
50,000.00
90,000.00
50,000.00
225,000.00

22,250.00
50,000.00
17,436.73
-

4,000.00
25,750.00
5,625.00
-

55,000.00
2,000.00
66,938.27
50,000.00
225,000.00

TOTAL OPEN SPACE & RECREATION

524,000.00

89,686.73

35,375.00

398,938.27

LINCOLN SCHOOL HVAC - A28-11/25
SANBORN HOUSE COLUMN RESTORATION - A28-11/25

50,000.00
112,000.00

-

-

50,000.00
112,000.00

TOTAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION

162,000.00

-

-

162,000.00

AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
(NOTE> Transfers to the Affordable Housing Trust are not accounted for in these project accounts - the activity is included in the Trust Fund #9396)
TOTAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING

-

TOTAL CPA FUND SPECIAL PROJECTS & ARTICLES

686,000.00

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89,686.73

-

-

-

-

35,375.00

560,938.27

Office of the Comptroller

TOWN OF WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
FINANCIAL UPDATE - OPERATING, CPA & ARPA ACTIVITY
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) - APPROVED PROJECTS
PROJECT TO DATE THROUGH JULY 31, 2026
Project
Number

Final Approved
Project Budget

Expenditures

Open Projects:
Everett Avenue Culvert

84370121

100,000.00
100,000.00

80,280.00
80,280.00

Completed Projects:
COVID Response/Mitigation
Reservoir Aeration Project
Arbor-Wendell Water Pressure Improvements
Ambulance Stretcher Upgrade
Broadband/Fiber Connection Project
Manchester Field Turf Replacement
Leonard Field Playground
Mystic School Windows
Public Safety Dispatch Equipment
Mystic Sports Court
Library Technology Improvements
VFA Software Update
Lynch/Parkhurst Bussing
Lake Street Bridge
Playground Safety
Town Hall & Library Windows
DPW Tree Truck
Environmental Remediation Project 1
Environmental Remediation Project 2
DPW Garage Modification
Mystic Heating System
160 Forest Street
WHS Gym Floor Construction Documents
WHS Theatre Upgrades
Leonard Field Tennis Courts
Community Grants
WHS Gym Floor Project
Motivational Interviewing Training
Welcoming Schools
COA Nutrition Program
Ginn Field Playground
Leonard/McDonald Playground
School Playground Equipment
RRFB Main Street
Operating Expenses (W&S/Transfer Station)
Mystic School Heating System

84375110
84370101
84370102
84370103
84370104
84370105
84370106
84370107
84370108
84370109
84370111
84370112
84370113
84370114
84370115
84370116
84370117
84370118
84370119
84370120
84370122
84370123
84370124
84370125
84370126
84370127
84370128
84370129
84370130
84370131
84370132
84370133
84370134
84370135
84370136
84370137

298,537.06
207,143.31
177,172.01
25,031.21
65,158.73
830,550.00
12,490.00
17,229.80
474,901.00
30,000.00
45,542.58
129,198.00
234,000.00
230,000.00
9,775.20
43,120.10
160,193.00
53,000.00
66,500.00
5,500.00
150,000.00
200,000.00
100,000.00
160,000.00
100,000.00
267,114.08
1,300,000.00
7,500.00
16,000.00
15,000.00
26,889.32
133,000.00
58,400.00
5,430.90
365,500.56
694,900.00
6,714,776.86

298,537.06
207,143.31
177,172.01
25,031.21
65,158.73
830,550.00
12,490.00
17,229.80
474,901.00
30,000.00
45,542.58
129,198.00
234,000.00
230,000.00
9,775.20
43,120.10
160,193.00
53,000.00
66,500.00
5,500.00
150,000.00
200,000.00
100,000.00
160,000.00
100,000.00
267,114.08
1,300,000.00
7,495.00
15,999.99
15,000.00
26,889.32
133,000.00
58,400.00
5,430.90
365,500.56
694,900.00
6,714,771.85

Total ARPA Projects

6,814,776.86

6,795,051.85

Encumbrances

Balance*

19,720.00
19,720.00

-

19,720.00

5.00
0.01
5.01
5.01

* Any unspent balance must be returned to the U.S. Treasury.

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
To the Constables of the Town of Winchester,
GREETINGS:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the
Town of Winchester to meet at the Winchester High School Auditorium, 80 Skillings Road in said Town on:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026 at 7:00pm
for the Fall Annual Town Meeting, at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and
determined exclusively by representative Town Meeting Members in accordance with the Winchester Home
Rule Charter.
ARTICLE CONTENT, ORDER, AND NUMBERING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ARTICLE 1. To hear and act upon the reports of Town Officials, Boards, Committees, and Commissions; or
take any other action in relation thereto.
(Select Board)
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on the report of the Planning Board and place the
report on file; or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Planning Board)
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town, acting under Article 2, Section 2.5 (c) of the Winchester Home Rule Charter,
and upon the recommendations of the Committee on Rules pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 4.4.3 of the Code of
Bylaws of the Town of Winchester, will vote to declare vacant the seats of certain Town Meeting Members for
failure to attend one half or more of the total number of sessions of the Winchester Town Meeting held during the
previous 12 month period, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025; or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Committee on Rules)

ARTICLE 4/5/6. The Planning Board is working on Articles that would: clarify what Board serves as the Special
Permit Granting Authority in what zoning district; making technical corrections to the form and timelines for
filing an application for a special permit. Proposed language for all three will be part of the official warrant that
will be prepared the 9/21 closing date. .
(Planning Board)

ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on the report of the Capital Planning Committee
regarding the proposed Capital Plan for FY27 and place the report on file; or take any other action in relation
thereto.
(Capital Planning Committee)
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from unexpended capital accounts
associated with complete projects to the Capital Stabilization Fund or Building Stabilization Fund established
under Chapter 69 of the Acts of 2002; or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Capital Planning Committee)
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ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer sums of money for the following capital
projects: (THIS LIST INCLUDES THE PROJECTS VOTED ON AS OF 9/11/26)
1. Mystic School Shoring Design
2. Ambrose School HVAC Repair and Replacement Design
3. District Wide BMS Upgrades Design
4. Symmes Corner Traffic Improvements Design
5. McCall and Vinson/Owen AC expansion feasibility study
6. High School Exterior Concrete Assessment and Design
7. Lincoln School Flatwork Construction – Phase 1
8. Lincoln School Field Landscaping/Turf Design
9. DPW Transfer Station Tractor Cab
10. DPW Facilities Utility Vehicle
11. DPW Highway Hot Box/Asphalt Truck Replacement
12. DPW Roads and Sidewalks
13. Fire Department E4 Engine Replacement
14. Engineering Lines and Signs Safety Program
15. Engineering Traffic Calming Studies
16. PENDING – Cemetery and Water/Sewer projects
And to determine whether said appropriations or transfers are to be made from the Building Stabilization Fund or
Capital Stabilization Fund established under Chapter 69 of the Acts of 2002, Water & Sewer Retained Earnings,
Recreation Retained Earnings, Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, Free Cash or any other available fund; or take any
other action in relation thereto.
(Capital Planning Committee)

ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash or other available funds, a sum of
money to supplement or reduce appropriations previously voted for FY27 budgets; or take any other action in
relation thereto.
(Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Water and Sewer Retained Earnings or other
available funds a sum of money to supplement or reduce appropriations previously voted for the FY27 budget;
or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Recreation Retained Earnings or other available
funds a sum of money to supplement or reduce appropriations previously voted for the FY27 budget; or take
any other action in relation thereto.
(Finance Committee)
ARTICLE 13. To see if the town will vote to transfer from Free Cash or other available funds to the Other
Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust in order to reduce the unfunded actuarial liability of healthcare and
other post-employment benefits for which the Town is obligated; or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Select Board)

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ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money from the Parking Meter Fund to the
Wedgemere Parking Account #0396912 and the Town Center Parking Account #0396942 to pay for parking
meter equipment and all related costs, maintenance of parking lots, and other costs associated with the
collection and enforcement of parking ticket revenues at the Wedgemere and Downtown parking lots; or take
any other action in relation thereto.
(Town Manager)
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash, or other available funds, to the
Employee Healthcare and Health Insurance Stabilization Fund established at the Spring 2022 Town Meeting in
accordance with MGL Chapter 40 §5B; or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Select Board)
ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money from the PEG access and Cable
Related Fund to pay for PEG access service programming, monitoring the cable operator’s compliance with the
franchise agreement and to prepare for renewal of the cable franchise license including any associated expert
and legal services; or to take any other action in relation thereto.
(Town Manager)
ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash, or other available funds, a sum or sums
of money to pay bills incurred in prior fiscal years; or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Town Manager)
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on the report of the Personnel Board and take any
action in connection with recommendations as to: wages and salaries; working conditions; new or revised rates
of wages and salaries; changes, additions, adjustments or revisions of wages and salaries; changes, additions,
adjustments or revisions in classifications and definitions; and amending, revising and adding to the Personnel
Policy Guide as well as in other matters related thereto; and to appropriate money for any adjustments or revisions
of wages and salaries of employees subject and not subject to collective bargaining agreements or in any job
classifications, and to provide for salary or wage adjustments not otherwise provided for, said monies to be
expended by the departments affected, said appropriation to come from Unallocated Wage Reserve or other
available funds; or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Personnel Board)
ARTICLE19. To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to G.L. c. 44B, § 5, to act on the report of the Winchester
Committee on Community Preservation (WCCP) to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation
Fund the sum of TBD to the following projects:

Or take any other action thereto.
(Winchester Committee on Community Preservation)
ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board upon request of the Conservation
Commission to take by eminent domain under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 79 and
Chapter 40, Section 8C, as amended, for conservation, open space, and passive recreation purposes, the fee simple
interest in a parcel of land a parcel of land of approximately 13.66 acres located at Forest Circle in Winchester
identified as Parcels 1-202 and 1-273 on the Assessors Map in Winchester, being the same premises described in
a deed recorded in the Registry of Deeds in Book 37644, Page 38, or to take any other action in relation thereto.
(Conservation Commission)
(Placeholder pending committee vote)
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ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain a parcel of land of
approximately 13.66 acres located at Forest Circle in Winchester identified as Parcels 1-202 and 1-273 on the
Assessors Map in Winchester, and at Fallon Road in Stoneham identified as Parcel 26-0-1A, for conservation and
passive recreation purposes under the Community Preservation Act (M.G.L. Chapter 44B), and to appropriate or
transfer from the Community Preservation Fund annual revenues or available funds, available state or federal
grants or other available funds, or to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board to borrow
under M.G.L. Chapter 44B or M.G.L. Chapter 44, or any other enabling authority, a sum of money to fund such
acquisition and apply any net premium and accrued interest received as a result of such borrowing to the costs of
the project and reduce the borrowing authorization by the same amount, and to authorize the granting of a
permanent restriction on said parcel pursuant to Section 12 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, or take any
other action relative thereto.
(Conservation Commission)
(Placeholder pending committee vote)
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to transfer any sum of money from available funds to reduce the
tax levy for FY26, and to transfer funds to or from the Stabilization Fund; or take any other action in relation
thereto.
(Town Manager)
ARTICLE 23. To increase the fee for dog licenses, or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Town Manager for the Town Clerk)
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will create a revolving fund for School Transportation pursuant to Chapter
44 Section 53(e)1/2 ees, authorize new committees; or take any other action in relation thereto.
(School Committee or Town Manager)
ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 40, Sections 42 A-F, water
liens, or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Town Manager for the Treasurer/Collector)
ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 83, Sections 16 A-F, sewer
liens, or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Town Manager for the Treasurer/Collector)
ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to be expended under the direction
of the Town Manager for federal tax consulting services for Town solar power projects, including all costs
incidental and related thereto; to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing, transfer or
otherwise; or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Town Manager for the Sustainability Office)
ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will authorize the Select Board to grant and accept easements at the
Waterfield Lot, or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Select Board)(Placeholder)

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Citizen’s Petitions as submitted will be added here

ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to accept committee reports, dissolve old committees, authorize
new committees; or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Select Board)

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And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by mailing a printed copy thereof, by you attested, to every
occupied dwelling house in said Town and by posting on the Town bulletin board at least ten days before the
holding of said meeting.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk before the day
of said meeting.
Given under our hands and seals this 10th day of October two thousand twenty-four.

ANTHEA BRADY , CHAIR
WILLIAM MCGONIGLE, VICE CHAIR
MICHAEL BETTENCOURT
MICHELLE PRIOR
Select Board
Town of Winchester

A true copy:
ATTEST:
Jeffrey D. Woolf, Constable

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TOWN OF WINCHESTER
SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, August 24, 2026
Record

OPENING
Chair Anthea Brady called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Select Board meeting room located
in the Town Hall. Present were Select Board members Vice Chair William McGonigle, and Michelle
Prior. Michael Bettencourt attended via phone. Also present was Town Manager Christopher
Senior.

NOTIFICATION OF MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
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Monday, September 14, 2026 – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Monday, September 21, 2026 – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Monday, September 28, 2026 - Regularly Scheduled Meeting

Public Shade Tree Removal – Final Determination pursuant to M.G.L. c. 87, § 4 and
Winchester Code of Bylaws § 18-7(g) – A public hearing was held July 21, 2026 to remove the
tree located at 612 Main Street, and written objections to the removal of the tree were submitted
Due to the opposition, Robert LaBossiere, DPW Director and Town Tree Warden, had to refer the
matter the Select Board. Mr. LaBossiere informed the Board that the tree roots have done
significant damage to the sidewalk, making it extremely dangerous for those with/without
disabilities to walk. He feels that the utility pipe in the street next to the curbing, plus the alley way
and curbing are causing the issue. David Errico, owner of the property, had submitted the request
to remove the tree as it has created a walking hazard for walkers including one of his tenants. He
informed the Board that the ADA law/requirements regarding sidewalk radiation and width apply
to this situation. Several residents spoke in objection to the removal of the tree; has the town
explored all of the options, and the tree is a vital part of the shade canopy. After presentations and
review the Board approved the removal of the tree.
*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

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
*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

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TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
1. Staff Appointments: Mr. Senior announced the following appointments in accordance with
section 4-2b of the Town Charter, and he respectfully requested that the Select Board vote to
waive the fifteen (15) day appointment period for: Fire Department Firefighter – Joseph
Amaro, DPW Promotional Appointment, Foreman – Steven Bolduc, Recreation
Department Pre-K Director - Branka Bujisic.
*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

2. Town Manager’s Updates: Please find below additional updates on various topics for August
24, 2026 meeting.
Operations
o Continued negotiations with the Police Superior Union
o Attended meetings of the CPC, WCCP and Commissioners of Trust Funds
o Met with Finance team for weekly financial updates
o Met with HR Director for weekly updates
o Met with the Town Engineer and DPW Director for regular update meeting
o Took part in an update call with the MSBA on the Muraco feasibility study process
Project Updates
o Cambridge Street Watermain
▪ Watermain lining work from Robinson Road to the Arlington line is being
prepped - the e-message board is scheduled to be placed on site this week to alert
residents of the pending work. This project is expected to continue into October
o Kerwin Road
▪ Installation of the granite islands is expected to begin this week.
▪ The new RRFB crosswalk enhancements are on order for the corner of Kerwin
and Highland
o Woodside Sewer Pump Station
▪ New sewer force main from pump station to Woodside/Parker manhole and a bypass pump have been installed.
▪ Work to remove and replace the existing pump station is expected to begin this
week. Final pump installation is not expected until October
o Library Roof/Windows
▪ Project is on track for substantial competition by early December
▪ Roof and windows are about 75% complete
o Lead Service Replacement
▪ Work has begun, with 62 separate locations scheduled for replacement of services
or further investigation. The project is expected to continue through October
o Cross Street Bridge
▪ The MBTA has shifted work to the south side of the bridge, with no change to
pedestrian access or the current traffic patterns
▪ Police details will continue throughout the project, and will be adjusted next
month when school reopens
o Muraco Culvert

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Repairs to the existing culverts are expected to be substantially complete by next
week.
o Mystic School Windows (Green Communities Project)
▪ The removal and abatement of the original windows in the rear classroom area
is now complete
▪ Replacement work is expected to begin this week.
Fall Town Meeting
o Warrant Article Notice of Intent
▪ The Town Manager’s Office has sent out a Notice of Intent for proposed Warrant
Articles for the Fall Town Meeting
▪ The deadline for returning the NOI is August 28th
o Warrant Deadlines
▪ The Warrant closes on Monday, September 21st pursuant to the Charter
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Mr. Senior then informed the Board that he asked Pete Lawson, Facilities Manager, to submit a
report for the next meeting on all of the work that was done in the schools this summer. He will also
have a list of potential warrant articles for the next meeting.
Ms. Prior told Mr. Senior that she was asked by a resident if a dropoff box for returned books could
be placed in a spot that will make it easier for people to drop off books at the Library during the
construction; he will contact DPW to see if there is an extra box.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Prassede Calbri, resident and Climate Action Advisory Committee member, spoke in support of the
Forest Ridge agenda item and to the weather changes due to the reduction of forests to build
buildings. The Town has an opportunity to save the plot of land for the future and help with the air
quality. This is a once off opportunity for the Town and is more than a little bit of green space.

COMPTROLLER’S REPORT
1. Stacie Ward, Comptroller, reviewed her FY26 Financial report up to June 30, 2026. Her office
just closed the books and all of the funds finished well. She also included the first year of the
CPA funds in the report. We collected about 3 million dollars with WCCP using most of the
reserves for the last batch of projects. She will have the July report for the September meeting.

BUSINESS
1. Committee/Commission Appointments – The Board interviewed/appointed the following:
Energy Management, three positions, appointed Brian Grantez & Sachin Mallya. Chris Noble
will be interviewed at the September 28th meeting. Lang Range Financial Planning, one position,
appointed Paul Puzzanghera. Both committees have no end terms.
2. Review Summary of Town Manager’s Evaluation; Discuss and Vote of Contract
Extension through 12/31/27 and establish process updating annual review and goals
for Town Manager and Comptroller – Chair Brady explained that the Board reviewed their
results of Mr. Senior’s evaluation at the last meeting. Mr. Senior scored an average of 3 on all of
the questions and the Board should proceed with extending his contract. It was also stated that
both Mr. Senior and Ms. Ward are Select Board hires, and we have not had a more formal
evaluation process. Ms. Prior then asked about a time frame for Town Counsel review, Chair
Brady responded that Town Counsel’s review is only yearly. December 1 their contract ends,
and it was suggested that this be discussed at the September 14th meeting. The Board members

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were in agreement to extend his contract to December 31, 2027 and they will discuss Mr. Senior’s
goals at the next meeting. Chair Brady would like to meet with Ms. Ward to discuss her contract.
*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

3. Town Meeting: Potential Select Board Articles – The warrant closes September 21, 2026
and Ms. Ward will be working on the articles that require funding amounts. Ms. Prior addressed
the Health Insurance Stabilization Fund and whether there will be any money moved into the
account. The Board did not have any additional articles at this time.
4. Discuss Select Board Norms – Vice Chair McGonigle and Mr. Bettencourt are working on the
norms with the plan to bring a draft to the meeting in September. Chair Brady also just recently
learnt that there may be Select Board norms that were developed 14 years ago.
5. Discussion and Possible Vote: Appointment of Select Board Representative to
Planning Board Retaining Wall Zoning Bylaw Working Group – Brian Vernaglia & the
Planning Board asked if Vice Chair McGonigle can participate in their small working group for
a retaining wall zoning bylaw and the Board approved their request.
*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

6. Conservation Commission WCCP Application Informational Update (Forest Ridge) –
Tracy Olson, Conservation Commission Chair, reviewed her presentation regarding the
Conservation Commission’s Winchester Committee on Community Preservation (WCCP)
application for Forest Ridge. Chair Brady thanked her for giving the Board the update and the
Board will reach out to her if they need more information.

CONSENT AGENDA
*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

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*Motion
That the Select Board approve the minutes from August 10, 2026 meeting.
McGonigle - Prior
VOTED
Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady

ADJOURNMENT: 9:25 PM
*Motion:
That the Select Board adjourn for the evening.
McGonigle - Prior
Roll Call: Bettencourt, Prior, McGonigle, Brady

VOTED

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