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February 12, 2018
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Bettencourt, David Errico, Lance Grenzeback, James Whitehead, Mariano Goluboff
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adopt the policy of undertaking notices of grants of location only on the first meeting of each month with the exception of special conditions
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen adopt the policy of undertaking notices of grants of location only on the first meeting of each month with the exception of special conditions. Whitehead - Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen adopt the policy of undertaking notices of grants of location only on the first meeting of each month with the exception of special conditions. Whitehead - Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Whitehead, second: Grenzeback)
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT AND COMMENTS
In accordance with Section 4-2b of the Town Charter waive the fifteen day appointment period for Mr. Charles DeRosa as a heavy motor equipment operator
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen in accordance with Section 4-2b of the Town Charter waive the fifteen day appointment period for Mr. Charles DeRosa as a heavy motor equipment operator. Goluboff - Whitehead All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen in accordance with Section 4-2b of the Town Charter waive the fifteen day appointment period for Mr. Charles DeRosa as a heavy motor equipment operator. Goluboff - Whitehead All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Whitehead)
BUSINESS
Appoint Frans Wethy to the Climate Action Advisory Committee; term to expire 8-31-20
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Frans Wethy to the Climate Action Advisory Committee; term to expire 8-31-20. Errico - Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Frans Wethy to the Climate Action Advisory Committee; term to expire 8-31-20. Errico - Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Approve the ballot question for the Proposition 2 ½ Debt Exclusion to be placed on the ballot for the Town Election to be held on March 27, 2018 in the amount of ten million, two hundred thousand...
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the ballot question for the Proposition 2 ½ Debt Exclusion to be placed on the ballot for the Town Election to be held on March 27, 2018 in the amount of ten million, two hundred thousand dollars ($10,200,000) for the project and five hundred dollars ($500,000) for traffic mitigation. Whitehead - Grenzeback All in favor VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Whitehead, Goluboff
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the ballot question for the Proposition 2 ½ Debt Exclusion to be placed on the ballot for the Town Election to be held on March 27, 2018 in the amount of ten million, two hundred thousand dollars ($10,200,000) for the project and five hundred dollars ($500,000) for traffic mitigation. Whitehead - Grenzeback All in favor VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Whitehead, Goluboff.” (Motion: Whitehead, second: Grenzeback)
Approve and become a sponsor of the draft language for the Article and Motion for the McCall Expansion Project
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve and become a sponsor of the draft language for the Article and Motion for the McCall Expansion Project. Errico - Grenzeback All in favor VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Whitehead, Goluboff
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve and become a sponsor of the draft language for the Article and Motion for the McCall Expansion Project. Errico - Grenzeback All in favor VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Whitehead, Goluboff.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Establish a Special Town Meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Winchester High School Auditorium
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen establish a Special Town Meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Winchester High School Auditorium. Whitehead - Grenzeback All in favor VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Whitehead, Goluboff
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen establish a Special Town Meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Winchester High School Auditorium. Whitehead - Grenzeback All in favor VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Whitehead, Goluboff.” (Motion: Whitehead, second: Grenzeback)
Establish under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40C, General Laws, a Local Historic District Study Committee consisting of no more than seven members, which shall make an...
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen establish under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40C, General Laws, a Local Historic District Study Committee consisting of no more than seven members, which shall make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites, or surroundings included in the proposed local historic district composed of the institutional and municipal core of Winchester - Winchester Town Hall, the Winchester Public Library, and the Winchester Public Safety Building - as the committee may recommend, and shall submit a final report with its recommendations after a public hearing, together with a map of the proposed district and a draft of the proposed bylaw, to Town Meeting. Said Study Committee to consist of members according to statute and members (one each) for the following groups: Historical Commission, Planning Board, Department of Public Works (Facilities manager), Library Board. Errico - Whitehead All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen establish under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40C, General Laws, a Local Historic District Study Committee consisting of no more than seven members, which shall make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites, or surroundings included in the proposed local historic district composed of the institutional and municipal core of Winchester - Winchester Town Hall, the Winchester Public Library, and the Winchester Public Safety Building - as the committee may recommend, and shall submit a final report with its recommendations after a public hearing, together with a map of the proposed district and a draft of the proposed bylaw, to Town Meeting. Said Study Committee to consist of members according to statute and members (one each) for the following groups: Historical Commission, Planning Board, Department of Public Works (Facilities manager), Library Board. Errico - Whitehead All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Whitehead)
Reappoint John Clemson to the Historical Commission for a term to expire March 31, 2020
*Motion: That the Board reappoint John Clemson to the Historical Commission for a term to expire March 31, 2020. Whitehead - Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board reappoint John Clemson to the Historical Commission for a term to expire March 31, 2020. Whitehead - Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Whitehead, second: Grenzeback)
Approve Schneider Electric to be listed as the proprietary contractor to perform the upgrades to the existing PLC System for the Scada Replacement Project
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve Schneider Electric to be listed as the proprietary contractor to perform the upgrades to the existing PLC System for the Scada Replacement Project. Errico - Whitehead All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve Schneider Electric to be listed as the proprietary contractor to perform the upgrades to the existing PLC System for the Scada Replacement Project. Errico - Whitehead All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Whitehead)
Authorize the Town Manager to outline goals and objectives for the potential structure of a working group to consider both the short and long-term strategies and business approaches to...
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Manager to outline goals and objectives for the potential structure of a working group to consider both the short and long-term strategies and business approaches to trash-handling and recycling. Grenzeback - Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Manager to outline goals and objectives for the potential structure of a working group to consider both the short and long-term strategies and business approaches to trash-handling and recycling. Grenzeback - Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Grenzeback, second: Goluboff)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One-Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: April 8, 2018 at St. Mary's Parish Hall; April 27, 2018 at Bonnell Ford, 353 Cambridge Street
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve One-Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: April 8, 2018 at St. Mary's Parish Hall; April 27, 2018 at Bonnell Ford, 353 Cambridge Street. Errico - Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve One-Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: April 8, 2018 at St. Mary's Parish Hall; April 27, 2018 at Bonnell Ford, 353 Cambridge Street. Errico - Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
OTHER
Approve the meeting minutes from Monday, January 22, 2018 as written
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes from Monday, January 22, 2018 as written. Errico - Whitehead All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes from Monday, January 22, 2018 as written. Errico - Whitehead All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Whitehead)
Approve the Road Race for Annual Town Day 2.5 Mile Road Race sponsored by WFEE and the Highlander's Running Club on June 2, 2018
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the Road Race for Annual Town Day 2.5 Mile Road Race sponsored by WFEE and the Highlander's Running Club on June 2, 2018. Errico - Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the Road Race for Annual Town Day 2.5 Mile Road Race sponsored by WFEE and the Highlander's Running Club on June 2, 2018. Errico - Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn for the evening. Errico - Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn for the evening. Errico - Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
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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