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April 23, 2018
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Planning Board and the Town Manager Search Advisory Committee; only the Select Board’s votes are shown.
Present: Michael Bettencourt, David Errico, Lance Grenzeback, Jacqueline Welch
Absent: Mariano Goluboff
Every vote, in order
BUSINESS
Approve the formation of a Winchester Cultural District Partnership
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the formation of a Winchester Cultural District Partnership. Errico-Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the formation of a Winchester Cultural District Partnership. Errico-Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Welch)
Appointment to fill Planning Board Vacancy
Joint appointment of Heather Sauceda Hannon to the vacant Planning Board seat (with the Planning Board)
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the appointment of Ms. Heather Sauceda Hannon was appointed to the vacant Planning Board position for a term to expire with the 2019 Town Election unanimously.
Joint vote with the Planning Board to fill a vacancy. The minutes record the appointment as made “unanimously” without a mover, seconder or count, so every Select Board member present is shown voting yes. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the appointment of Ms. Heather Sauceda Hannon was appointed to the vacant Planning Board position for a term to expire with the 2019 Town Election unanimously..”
BUSINESS
Appoint Aileen Kounaves to the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2019
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Aileen Kounaves to the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2019. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Aileen Kounaves to the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2019. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Appoint Laura Fitzgerald to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2020
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Laura Fitzgerald to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2020. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Laura Fitzgerald to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2020. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Appoint Margaret McIndoe to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2021
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Margaret McIndoe to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2021. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Margaret McIndoe to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2021. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the Asa Fletcher Fund Request three town residents, MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 and Collective Bargaining Strategy, MGL...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the Asa Fletcher Fund Request three town residents, MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 and Collective Bargaining Strategy, MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)7 (because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Select Board as declared by the Chair) Errico-Grenzeback All in favor Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Welch VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the Asa Fletcher Fund Request three town residents, MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 and Collective Bargaining Strategy, MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)7 (because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Select Board as declared by the Chair) Errico-Grenzeback All in favor Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Welch VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Postpone the vote to approve the collective bargaining MOU with SEIU Local 8888 Clerical Workers until Friday, April 27, 2018; the next posted meeting
*Motion: That the Select Board postpone the vote to approve the collective bargaining MOU with SEIU Local 8888 Clerical Workers until Friday, April 27, 2018; the next posted meeting. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board postpone the vote to approve the collective bargaining MOU with SEIU Local 8888 Clerical Workers until Friday, April 27, 2018; the next posted meeting. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the following One-Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: April 28, 2018 - Children's Own School, May 2, 2018 - Studio on the Common, May 3, 2018 - Studio on...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the following One-Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: April 28, 2018 - Children's Own School, May 2, 2018 - Studio on the Common, May 3, 2018 - Studio on the Common, May 6, 2018 - Jenks Center, May 19, 2018 - Remax Leading Edge, 2 Mt. Vernon Street. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the following One-Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: April 28, 2018 - Children's Own School, May 2, 2018 - Studio on the Common, May 3, 2018 - Studio on the Common, May 6, 2018 - Jenks Center, May 19, 2018 - Remax Leading Edge, 2 Mt. Vernon Street. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Approve the use of Town Common for the weekly Farmers Market each Saturday beginning Saturday, June 9, 2018 through Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of Town Common for the weekly Farmers Market each Saturday beginning Saturday, June 9, 2018 through Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of Town Common for the weekly Farmers Market each Saturday beginning Saturday, June 9, 2018 through Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Accept a donation of $750 from Redtree Productions for the filming of a New England Honda commercial in Winchester (insurance has been submitted, abutters to be notified, police detail officers to...
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $750 from Redtree Productions for the filming of a New England Honda commercial in Winchester (insurance has been submitted, abutters to be notified, police detail officers to be coordinated with that department). Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $750 from Redtree Productions for the filming of a New England Honda commercial in Winchester (insurance has been submitted, abutters to be notified, police detail officers to be coordinated with that department). Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Accept a donation of $3979 from the Winton Club for the purchase and installation of curtain borders, legs, and dimmers for the stage in W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. Auditorium
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $3979 from the Winton Club for the purchase and installation of curtain borders, legs, and dimmers for the stage in W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. Auditorium. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $3979 from the Winton Club for the purchase and installation of curtain borders, legs, and dimmers for the stage in W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. Auditorium. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Approve the April 9, 2018 meeting minutes as written
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the April 9, 2018 meeting minutes as written. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the April 9, 2018 meeting minutes as written. Errico-Grenzeback All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Errico-Grenzeback Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Welch
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Errico-Grenzeback Roll Call: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Welch.” (Motion: Errico, second: Grenzeback)
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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