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September 24, 2018
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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 Collective Bargaining Negotiations Update pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 to discuss strategy with respect to...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Collective Bargaining Negotiations Update pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation; Eversource 345kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body, as declared by the Chair; Asa Fletcher Fund request, Chapter 30 §21(a)1 to comply with or act under the authority of any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirement. 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 Collective Bargaining Negotiations Update pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation; Eversource 345kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body, as declared by the Chair; Asa Fletcher Fund request, Chapter 30 §21(a)1 to comply with or act under the authority of any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirement. 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 - Bettencourt 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 - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
BUSINESS
Approve and authorize an allocation from the Selectmen's Housing Fund, of $50,000 for the purchase and up to $200,000 for repair and rehabilitation of unit #1 located at 10 Chester Street, Winchester
*Motion: That the Select Board approve and authorize an allocation from the Selectmen's Housing Fund, of $50,000 for the purchase and up to $200,000 for repair and rehabilitation of unit #1 located at 10 Chester Street, Winchester. Bettencourt - GoluboffAll in Favor. VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve and authorize an allocation from the Selectmen's Housing Fund, of $50,000 for the purchase and up to $200,000 for repair and rehabilitation of unit #1 located at 10 Chester Street, Winchester. Bettencourt - GoluboffAll in Favor. VOTED..” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Goluboff)
HEARING
Approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic Package Store License and the Vendor License for HPL Inc., d/b/a Pairings Wine & Flood LLC
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic Package Store License and the Vendor License for HPL Inc., d/b/a Pairings Wine & Flood LLC. Goluboff - Welch All in Favor. VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic Package Store License and the Vendor License for HPL Inc., d/b/a Pairings Wine & Flood LLC. Goluboff - Welch All in Favor. VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
At a duly noticed public meeting of the Town of Winchester Select Board on September 24, 2018, the Board voted as follows with respect to the real property that is the subject of the Request for...
*Motion: At a duly noticed public meeting of the Town of Winchester Select Board on September 24, 2018, the Board voted as follows with respect to the real property that is the subject of the Request for Proposals for the purchase of "Lot A" and "Lot B" off Highland Avenue, comprising a portion of the parcels identified on the Town of Winchester Assessor's Map as Lots 2-179 and 2- 180 (the "Property"):In response to the proposal for the purchase of the Property Submitted on September 4, 2018 by Five Points Development, LLC (the "Successful Proposer"), and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager, to issue a Notice of Award for the disposition of the Property to the Successful Proposer, on the terms and conditions set Forth in the form of the Notice of Award presented to the Select Board at this meeting and approved by this vote; and To authorize the Town Manager to execute a Notice of Award for The disposition of the Property to the Successful Proposer as aforesaid. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor. VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: At a duly noticed public meeting of the Town of Winchester Select Board on September 24, 2018, the Board voted as follows with respect to the real property that is the subject of the Request for Proposals for the purchase of "Lot A" and "Lot B" off Highland Avenue, comprising a portion of the parcels identified on the Town of Winchester Assessor's Map as Lots 2-179 and 2- 180 (the "Property"):In response to the proposal for the purchase of the Property Submitted on September 4, 2018 by Five Points Development, LLC (the "Successful Proposer"), and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager, to issue a Notice of Award for the disposition of the Property to the Successful Proposer, on the terms and conditions set Forth in the form of the Notice of Award presented to the Select Board at this meeting and approved by this vote; and To authorize the Town Manager to execute a Notice of Award for The disposition of the Property to the Successful Proposer as aforesaid. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor. VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
At a duly noticed public meeting of the Town of Winchester Select Board on September 24, 2018, the Board voted as follows: That the Board has determined that advertising under General Laws Chapter...
*Motion: At a duly noticed public meeting of the Town of Winchester Select Board on September 24, 2018, the Board voted as follows: That the Board has determined that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the following parcel of real property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the property: The land off Highland Avenue identified as "Area C" on the sketch plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, containing approximately 6,099 square feet, being a portion of the land identified as Town of Winchester Assessor's Map as Lot 2-178 (the "Property"). Specifically, the Property contains land in a highly advantageous central location, and is uniquely suited for combination with existing Town-owned land that abuts the Property, which would allow the Town to use the Property for the purpose of creating affordable housing units. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in Favor. VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: At a duly noticed public meeting of the Town of Winchester Select Board on September 24, 2018, the Board voted as follows: That the Board has determined that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the following parcel of real property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the property: The land off Highland Avenue identified as "Area C" on the sketch plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, containing approximately 6,099 square feet, being a portion of the land identified as Town of Winchester Assessor's Map as Lot 2-178 (the "Property"). Specifically, the Property contains land in a highly advantageous central location, and is uniquely suited for combination with existing Town-owned land that abuts the Property, which would allow the Town to use the Property for the purpose of creating affordable housing units. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in Favor. VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: November 3, 2018 - Town Hall Auditorium; October 7, 2018 - Wright-Locke Farm; September 30, 2018 - Wright-Locke...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: November 3, 2018 - Town Hall Auditorium; October 7, 2018 - Wright-Locke Farm; September 30, 2018 - Wright-Locke Farm 1827 Barn. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: November 3, 2018 - Town Hall Auditorium; October 7, 2018 - Wright-Locke Farm; September 30, 2018 - Wright-Locke Farm 1827 Barn. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Girl Scouts request to use Borggaard Beach on Friday, October 12, 2018 to kick-off the new Girl Scout Year
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Girl Scouts request to use Borggaard Beach on Friday, October 12, 2018 to kick-off the new Girl Scout Year. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Girl Scouts request to use Borggaard Beach on Friday, October 12, 2018 to kick-off the new Girl Scout Year. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Recreation Department's request to close Mt. Vernon Street for the Halloween Horribles Parade on Saturday, October 27, 2018
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Recreation Department's request to close Mt. Vernon Street for the Halloween Horribles Parade on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Recreation Department's request to close Mt. Vernon Street for the Halloween Horribles Parade on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve a parade permit and the parade route for the Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 11, 2018
*Motion: That the Select Board approve a parade permit and the parade route for the Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve a parade permit and the parade route for the Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Meeting Minutes for June 11, 12, 13, 15 And Monday, June 25, 2018, as edited
*Motion: That the Select Board approve Meeting Minutes for June 11, 12, 13, 15 And Monday, June 25, 2018, as edited. Goluboff - Bettencourt In favor: Welch, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Grenzeback Opposed: Errico VOTED.
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Grenzeback, WelchNo: Errico
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve Meeting Minutes for June 11, 12, 13, 15 And Monday, June 25, 2018, as edited. Goluboff - Bettencourt In favor: Welch, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Grenzeback Opposed: Errico VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Recess from the Monday, September 24, 2018 business meeting to resume discussion on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 8:00 AM to complete the September 24, 2018 agenda
*Motion: That the Select Board recess from the Monday, September 24, 2018 business meeting to resume discussion on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 8:00 AM to complete the September 24, 2018 agenda. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recess from the Monday, September 24, 2018 business meeting to resume discussion on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 8:00 AM to complete the September 24, 2018 agenda. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, 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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