MassVoter.com← Winchester Select BoardWinchester Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 6, 2018
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lance Grenzeback, Michael Bettencourt, Jacqueline Welch, David Errico
Absent: Mariano Goluboff
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Personnel Contract Negotiations for Collective Bargaining Negotiations Update; Asa Fletcher Fund Request Update to...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Personnel Contract Negotiations for Collective Bargaining Negotiations Update; Asa Fletcher Fund Request Update to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Personnel Contract Negotiations for Collective Bargaining Negotiations Update; Asa Fletcher Fund Request Update to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
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. Welch - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Welch - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Bettencourt)
HEARINGS
Authorize the NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy a Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 53+- of conduit and one new pole 95/81-1/2 on Main Street
*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy a Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 53+- of conduit and one new pole 95/81-1/2 on Main Street. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy a Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 53+- of conduit and one new pole 95/81-1/2 on Main Street. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
Senior Citizen Community Service Reimbursement Program
Accept the revised recommendations in conjunction with Assessor Dan McGurl, Treasurer Shelia Tracy and Comptroller Staci Ward for Senior Citizen Community Work Program with a maximum adjusted...
*Motion: That the Select Board accept the revised recommendations in conjunction with Assessor Dan McGurl, Treasurer Shelia Tracy and Comptroller Staci Ward for Senior Citizen Community Work Program with a maximum adjusted gross income as reported to the Internal Revenue Service $59,000 for a single person (increase of $1,000) and $89,000 per couple (increase of $2,000); and increase the assessed property value not to exceed $1,025,000 from the current $975,000 as the anticipated average tax assessment is $1,084,500. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept the revised recommendations in conjunction with Assessor Dan McGurl, Treasurer Shelia Tracy and Comptroller Staci Ward for Senior Citizen Community Work Program with a maximum adjusted gross income as reported to the Internal Revenue Service $59,000 for a single person (increase of $1,000) and $89,000 per couple (increase of $2,000); and increase the assessed property value not to exceed $1,025,000 from the current $975,000 as the anticipated average tax assessment is $1,084,500. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
Winchester Cultural District Resolution
Adopt the resolution by the Town of Winchester to create a state-authorized cultural district for at least (5) years to be named: Winchester Cultural District
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the resolution by the Town of Winchester to create a state-authorized cultural district for at least (5) years to be named: Winchester Cultural District. Welch - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt the resolution by the Town of Winchester to create a state-authorized cultural district for at least (5) years to be named: Winchester Cultural District. Welch - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Bettencourt)
Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for - Archie McIntyre at Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy on August 25, 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 25, 2018 in the 1827 Barn. Bettencourt - 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 August 25, 2018 in the 1827 Barn. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve a conditional license for the use of the Town Common for a yoga fundraiser on September 16th at 9:30 a.m. with a rain date on September 23rd subject to the providing appropriate...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve a conditional license for the use of the Town Common for a yoga fundraiser on September 16th at 9:30 a.m. with a rain date on September 23rd subject to the providing appropriate information to the Town Manager. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve a conditional license for the use of the Town Common for a yoga fundraiser on September 16th at 9:30 a.m. with a rain date on September 23rd subject to the providing appropriate information to the Town Manager. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
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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