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July 9, 2018
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lance Grenzeback, Mariano Goluboff, Michael Bettencourt, Jacqueline Welch
Absent: David Errico
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the Contract Extension MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)2 Personnel contract negotiations; 22 Highland Avenue - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)6 To...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the Contract Extension MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)2 Personnel contract negotiations; 22 Highland Avenue - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)6 To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Welch, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to the Contract Extension MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)2 Personnel contract negotiations; 22 Highland Avenue - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)6 To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Welch, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Open Meeting
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Open Meeting. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Welch, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Open Meeting. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Welch, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Mr. Miara, Mr. Rolli, Ms. Mihelich, Ms. Taddeo, Ms. Clarke, Ms. Hanley and Ms. Burke to begin their employments
*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Mr. Miara, Mr. Rolli, Ms. Mihelich, Ms. Taddeo, Ms. Clarke, Ms. Hanley and Ms. Burke to begin their employments. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Board of Selectmen waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Mr. Miara, Mr. Rolli, Ms. Mihelich, Ms. Taddeo, Ms. Clarke, Ms. Hanley and Ms. Burke to begin their employments. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Main Street at Highland Avenue
Authorize the Engineering Department to continue towards 100% design of the intersection of Main Street at Highland Avenue
*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the Engineering Department to continue towards 100% design of the intersection of Main Street at Highland Avenue. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the Engineering Department to continue towards 100% design of the intersection of Main Street at Highland Avenue. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Nelson Street
Approve the installation of a stop sign on Nelson Street, south bound and on Spruce Street, east bound. Also, to install one crosswalk (and associated handicapped ramps) across Spruce Street...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the installation of a stop sign on Nelson Street, south bound and on Spruce Street, east bound. Also, to install one crosswalk (and associated handicapped ramps) across Spruce Street either at Nelson Street or further down towards Holland Street, location TBD by the Engineering Department, DPW, & Safety Officer. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the installation of a stop sign on Nelson Street, south bound and on Spruce Street, east bound. Also, to install one crosswalk (and associated handicapped ramps) across Spruce Street either at Nelson Street or further down towards Holland Street, location TBD by the Engineering Department, DPW, & Safety Officer. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
BUSINESS
Reappoint Peter Engledrum to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2021
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Peter Engledrum to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welsh All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Peter Engledrum to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welsh All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Appoint Madhavi Agarwal to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2021
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Madhavi Agarwal to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Madhavi Agarwal to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Annie Westlund to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2020
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Annie Westlund to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2020. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Annie Westlund to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2020. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Andrian LeBuffe to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2021
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Andrian LeBuffe to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Andrian LeBuffe to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Alexander DeMatteo to the Field Management Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2021
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Alexander DeMatteo to the Field Management Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welsh All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Alexander DeMatteo to the Field Management Committee for a term to expire July 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welsh All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Accept a donation in the amount of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation for the FY2019 part-time COA Transportation position
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation in the amount of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation for the FY2019 part-time COA Transportation position. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation in the amount of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation for the FY2019 part-time COA Transportation position. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for Susan Sylva - July 14, 2018 at the Sanborn House
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for Susan Sylva - July 14, 2018 at the Sanborn House Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for Susan Sylva - July 14, 2018 at the Sanborn House Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for Archie McIntyre at Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy on August 2, 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 August 2, 2018 in the 1827 Barn. Goluboff - BettencourtAll 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 August 2, 2018 in the 1827 Barn. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept a donation in the amount of $1,470 from the EnKa to the Winchester Police Department For the purchase of two (2) hand held radar units
*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation in the amount of $1,470 from the EnKa to the Winchester Police Department For the purchase of two (2) hand held radar units Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation in the amount of $1,470 from the EnKa to the Winchester Police Department For the purchase of two (2) hand held radar units Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Return to Executive Session, to return to Public Session for adjournment
*Motion: That the Select Board return to Executive Session, to return to Public Session for adjournment. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board return to Executive Session, to return to Public Session for adjournment. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
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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