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March 26, 2018
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Bettencourt, David Errico, Lance Grenzeback, James Whitehead, Mariano Goluboff
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Appoint E. James Whitehead to continue on as part of the labor negotiating team after his term as a Selectman expires
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen appoint E. James Whitehead to continue on as part of the labor negotiating team after his term as a Selectman expires. Grenzeback-Goluboff All in favor (Selectman Whitehead abstains from vote) Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Goluboff VOTED
Yes: Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, GrenzebackAbstained: Whitehead
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen appoint E. James Whitehead to continue on as part of the labor negotiating team after his term as a Selectman expires. Grenzeback-Goluboff All in favor (Selectman Whitehead abstains from vote) Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Grenzeback, second: Goluboff)
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day employment effective period to allow Mr. Charles DeRosa to begin his employment on March 27, 2018
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen waive the customary fifteen (15) day employment effective period to allow Mr. Charles DeRosa to begin his employment on March 27, 2018. Goluboff-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen waive the customary fifteen (15) day employment effective period to allow Mr. Charles DeRosa to begin his employment on March 27, 2018. Goluboff-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Grenzeback)
Authorize the Town Manager to draft a list and letter to recognize the first responders and other town officials for their efforts during the library incident
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Manager to draft a list and letter to recognize the first responders and other town officials for their efforts during the library incident. Grenzeback-Whitehead All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Manager to draft a list and letter to recognize the first responders and other town officials for their efforts during the library incident. Grenzeback-Whitehead All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Grenzeback, second: Whitehead)
BUSINESS
To appoint Grant Leung as Northeast Regional Vocational Technical School Winchester Representative
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen to appoint Grant Leung as Northeast Regional Vocational Technical School Winchester Representative. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen to appoint Grant Leung as Northeast Regional Vocational Technical School Winchester Representative. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Adopt Winchester's Infiltration/Inflow (I&I) Control Plan (314 CMR 12.00) as outlined in the March 27, 2018 letter to DEP and to allow the Town Manager to submit same to DEP."
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt Winchester's Infiltration/Inflow (I&I) Control Plan (314 CMR 12.00) as outlined in the March 27, 2018 letter to DEP and to allow the Town Manager to submit same to DEP." Whitehead-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt Winchester's Infiltration/Inflow (I&I) Control Plan (314 CMR 12.00) as outlined in the March 27, 2018 letter to DEP and to allow the Town Manager to submit same to DEP." Whitehead-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Whitehead, second: Grenzeback)
Appoint Rakel Meir to the ZBA to fill an unexpired term to expire March 31, 2020
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Rakel Meir to the ZBA to fill an unexpired term to expire March 31, 2020. Whitehead-Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Rakel Meir to the ZBA to fill an unexpired term to expire March 31, 2020. Whitehead-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Whitehead, second: Goluboff)
Having convened in an open meeting on March 26, 2018, prior to the closing date, the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the...
*Motion: Having convened in an open meeting on March 26, 2018, prior to the closing date, the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 6, 2018 for the Lynch Elementary School located at 10 Brantwood Road, Winchester, MA, 01890, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, priority categories two, four, and five, for the elimination of existing overcrowding, for the prevention of expected overcrowding as a result of increased enrollment and for the replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Winchester School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Whitehead-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: Having convened in an open meeting on March 26, 2018, prior to the closing date, the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 6, 2018 for the Lynch Elementary School located at 10 Brantwood Road, Winchester, MA, 01890, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, priority categories two, four, and five, for the elimination of existing overcrowding, for the prevention of expected overcrowding as a result of increased enrollment and for the replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Winchester School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Whitehead-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Whitehead, second: Grenzeback)
Having convened in an open meeting on March 26, 2018, prior the closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Winchester, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize...
*Motion: Having convened in an open meeting on March 26, 2018, prior the closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Winchester, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School of Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 6, 2018 for the Muraco Elementary School located at 33 Bates Road, Winchester, MA 01890, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, priority categories two, four, and five, for the elimination of existing overcrowding, for the prevention of expected overcrowding as a result of increased enrollment and for the replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts other approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Winchester School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Errico-Whitehead All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: Having convened in an open meeting on March 26, 2018, prior the closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Winchester, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School of Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 6, 2018 for the Muraco Elementary School located at 33 Bates Road, Winchester, MA 01890, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, priority categories two, four, and five, for the elimination of existing overcrowding, for the prevention of expected overcrowding as a result of increased enrollment and for the replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts other approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Winchester School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Errico-Whitehead All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Whitehead)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One-Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: May 19, 2018 - Wright-Locke Farm
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve One-Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: May 19, 2018 - Wright-Locke Farm. 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: May 19, 2018 - Wright-Locke Farm. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Approve the meeting minutes for Monday, February 26, 2018 and Monday, March 8, 2018 as written
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes for Monday, February 26, 2018 and Monday, March 8, 2018 as written. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes for Monday, February 26, 2018 and Monday, March 8, 2018 as written. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Approve Hope Christian Church, 58 Mt. Vernon Street to use the Mt. Vernon Street/Jenks Parking Lot for carnival Saturday, September 8, 2018. Set up will begin on Friday, Evening, September 7. The...
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve Hope Christian Church, 58 Mt. Vernon Street to use the Mt. Vernon Street/Jenks Parking Lot for carnival Saturday, September 8, 2018. Set up will begin on Friday, Evening, September 7. The carnival itself will be geared towards children ages three to twelve, with four small amusement rides, two larger rides, and two inflatables, vendor stands for cotton candy, fried dough, popcorn, and snow cones. The expected footprint is approximately one-half of the parking lot with the usual conditions with the addition that all inflatables must be firmly anchored. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve Hope Christian Church, 58 Mt. Vernon Street to use the Mt. Vernon Street/Jenks Parking Lot for carnival Saturday, September 8, 2018. Set up will begin on Friday, Evening, September 7. The carnival itself will be geared towards children ages three to twelve, with four small amusement rides, two larger rides, and two inflatables, vendor stands for cotton candy, fried dough, popcorn, and snow cones. The expected footprint is approximately one-half of the parking lot with the usual conditions with the addition that all inflatables must be firmly anchored. Errico-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Goluboff)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn for the evening. Whitehead-Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn for the evening. Whitehead-Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Whitehead, 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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