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February 26, 2018
13 recorded votes, 1 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
HEARINGS
Approve the Traffic Review Committee's recommendations for modifications, specifically, the installation of curb bump-out and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of Main...
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the Traffic Review Committee's recommendations for modifications, specifically, the installation of curb bump-out and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of Main Street and Hemingway Street. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the Traffic Review Committee's recommendations for modifications, specifically, the installation of curb bump-out and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of Main Street and Hemingway Street. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Approve the Traffic Review Committee's recommendations for modifications, specifically, the installation of a curb bump-out and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of Main...
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the Traffic Review Committee's recommendations for modifications, specifically, the installation of a curb bump-out and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of Main Street and Sheridan Circle. Further, that there shall be Option 1; the south side of Sheridan on Main Street. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the Traffic Review Committee's recommendations for modifications, specifically, the installation of a curb bump-out and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of Main Street and Sheridan Circle. Further, that there shall be Option 1; the south side of Sheridan on Main Street. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
BUSINESS
Approve the street closing requests as recommended by Sergeant Frank Batchelor as follows: Closure of the Jenks Lot beginning Sunday, May 13, 2018, closure of Skillings Road in both directions...
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the street closing requests as recommended by Sergeant Frank Batchelor as follows: Closure of the Jenks Lot beginning Sunday, May 13, 2018, closure of Skillings Road in both directions between the entrance of the High School to the five-way intersection on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 beginning at 8:00 a.m. (after the start of school), and the closure of Mt. Vernon Street at the rotary bridge to the five-way intersection, on Thursday, May 17, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the street closing requests as recommended by Sergeant Frank Batchelor as follows: Closure of the Jenks Lot beginning Sunday, May 13, 2018, closure of Skillings Road in both directions between the entrance of the High School to the five-way intersection on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 beginning at 8:00 a.m. (after the start of school), and the closure of Mt. Vernon Street at the rotary bridge to the five-way intersection, on Thursday, May 17, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Approve the Energy Management Committee's 2018 Green Communities grant application
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the Energy Management Committee's 2018 Green Communities grant application. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the Energy Management Committee's 2018 Green Communities grant application. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Engage in the process to change employee health insurance benefits under M.G.L. Chapter 32B, §21-23
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen engage in the process to change employee health insurance benefits under M.G.L. Chapter 32B, §21-23. Errico-Whitehead Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Whitehead, Goluboff VOTED
Lance Grenzeback recused himself from this health care vote (“Selectman Grenzeback recused himself from the health care vote in regards to the procedural action”) and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen engage in the process to change employee health insurance benefits under M.G.L. Chapter 32B, §21-23. Errico-Whitehead Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Whitehead, Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Whitehead)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One-Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: March 14, 2018 - Griffen Museum, March 8, 2018 - Griffin Museum
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve One-Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: March 14, 2018 - Griffen Museum, March 8, 2018 - Griffin Museum 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: March 14, 2018 - Griffen Museum, March 8, 2018 - Griffin Museum Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Approve the meeting minutes for Friday, January 26, 2018 and Friday February 2, 2018
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes for Friday, January 26, 2018 and Friday February 2, 2018. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes for Friday, January 26, 2018 and Friday February 2, 2018. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Approve Special Municipal Employee Status for Calendar Year 2018 for Julie Riemenschneider
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve Special Municipal Employee Status for Calendar Year 2018 for Julie Riemenschneider. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve Special Municipal Employee Status for Calendar Year 2018 for Julie Riemenschneider. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Approve for ReMax Leading Edge Realty the use of Manchester Field for balloon rides on Town Day, June 2, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (set up to begin no earlier than 7:00 a.m.)
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve for ReMax Leading Edge Realty the use of Manchester Field for balloon rides on Town Day, June 2, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (set up to begin no earlier than 7:00 a.m.) Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve for ReMax Leading Edge Realty the use of Manchester Field for balloon rides on Town Day, June 2, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (set up to begin no earlier than 7:00 a.m.) Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Approve for the Winchester Neighbors Club/FAN to have a cleanup event at the Stone Family Playground (Ginn Field Playground) on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve for the Winchester Neighbors Club/FAN to have a cleanup event at the Stone Family Playground (Ginn Field Playground) on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve for the Winchester Neighbors Club/FAN to have a cleanup event at the Stone Family Playground (Ginn Field Playground) on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Accept a donation to the Coalition for a Safer Community from the John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen accept a donation to the Coalition for a Safer Community from the John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen accept a donation to the Coalition for a Safer Community from the John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Accept a donation to the Police Department from the En Ka Society to the Department's Explorer Program in the amount of twelve hundred dollars ($1200)
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen accept a donation to the Police Department from the En Ka Society to the Department's Explorer Program in the amount of twelve hundred dollars ($1200). Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen accept a donation to the Police Department from the En Ka Society to the Department's Explorer Program in the amount of twelve hundred dollars ($1200). 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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