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June 25, 2018
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lance Grenzeback, Mariano Goluboff, David Errico, Michael Bettencourt, Jacqueline Welch
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the Eversource 345kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)3 to discuss strategy...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the Eversource 345kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body as declared by the chairman; Personnel Matter pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)1 in order to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the Eversource 345kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body as declared by the chairman; Personnel Matter pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)1 in order to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
HEARINGS
Approve an NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Grant of Location Petition for Foxcroft Road - Southeasterly from pole 54/9 approximately 164 feet east of Cambridge Street, a distance of...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve an NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Grant of Location Petition for Foxcroft Road - Southeasterly from pole 54/9 approximately 164 feet east of Cambridge Street, a distance of about 21 feet - conduit in accordance with the Town of Winchester Grant of Location Policy and the memorandum from Town Engineer dated June 18, 2018. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve an NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Grant of Location Petition for Foxcroft Road - Southeasterly from pole 54/9 approximately 164 feet east of Cambridge Street, a distance of about 21 feet - conduit in accordance with the Town of Winchester Grant of Location Policy and the memorandum from Town Engineer dated June 18, 2018. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
BUSINESS
Not conduct further interviews for the Town Manager position at this time
*On the Motion and by Roll Call Vote: In favor: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Grenzeback Opposed: Welch, Errico VOTED.
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, GrenzebackNo: Errico, WelchThe motion (“That the Select Board not conduct further interviews for the Town Manager position at this time. Goluboff - Bettencourt”) is written before the discussion; the roll call is recorded after it.
From the minutes
“*On the Motion and by Roll Call Vote: In favor: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Grenzeback Opposed: Welch, Errico VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Offer the position of Winchester Town Manager to Ms. Lisa Wong pending the satisfactory completion of the required reference checks
*Motion: That the Select Board offer the position of Winchester Town Manager to Ms. Lisa Wong pending the satisfactory completion of the required reference checks. Goluboff - Bettencourt In favor: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Grenzeback Opposed: Errico Abstaining: Welch VOTED.
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, GrenzebackNo: ErricoAbstained: Welch
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board offer the position of Winchester Town Manager to Ms. Lisa Wong pending the satisfactory completion of the required reference checks. Goluboff - Bettencourt In favor: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Grenzeback Opposed: Errico Abstaining: Welch VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Barbara B. O'Connell and William T. Ryerson to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Barbara B. O'Connell and William T. Ryerson to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Barbara B. O'Connell and William T. Ryerson to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for Archie McIntyre at Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy on July 5, 12, 14, 19, 2018 in the 1827 Barn
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for Archie McIntyre at Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy on July 5, 12, 14, 19, 2018 in the 1827 Barn. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for Archie McIntyre at Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy on July 5, 12, 14, 19, 2018 in the 1827 Barn. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Winchester Rotary Club
Accept donations from the Winchester Cooperative Bank and the Winchester Rotary Club, each in the amount of $750 for the Recreation Department's Summer Concert Series with the Board's profound...
*Motion: That the Select Board accept donations from the Winchester Cooperative Bank and the Winchester Rotary Club, each in the amount of $750 for the Recreation Department's Summer Concert Series with the Board's profound gratitude. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept donations from the Winchester Cooperative Bank and the Winchester Rotary Club, each in the amount of $750 for the Recreation Department's Summer Concert Series with the Board's profound gratitude. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
MBTA
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Goluboff Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Goluboff Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED..” (Motion: Bettencourt, 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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