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October 1, 2018
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lance Grenzeback, David Errico, Michael Bettencourt, Jacqueline Welch
Absent: Mariano Goluboff
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Manchester Field in accordance with MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Manchester Field in accordance with MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; an Asa Fletcher Fund request in accordance with MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)1 to discuss the reputation, character physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competency 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 Manchester Field in accordance with MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; an Asa Fletcher Fund request in accordance with MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)1 to discuss the reputation, character physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competency 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)
BUSINESS
Approve the installation of "No Turn on Red" signs on all four (4) sides of the Washington Street / Forest Street intersection
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the installation of "No Turn on Red" signs on all four (4) sides of the Washington Street / Forest Street intersection. Welch - Bettencourt All in Favor. VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the installation of "No Turn on Red" signs on all four (4) sides of the Washington Street / Forest Street intersection. Welch - Bettencourt All in Favor. VOTED..” (Motion: Welch, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA AND SUPPLEMENTAL CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the use of the Winchester Room in Town Hall as the official polling location for early voting
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of the Winchester Room in Town Hall as the official polling location for early voting. Bettencourt - Welch All in Favor. VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of the Winchester Room in Town Hall as the official polling location for early voting. Bettencourt - Welch All in Favor. VOTED..” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: Mt. Vernon Café - October 14th - Wright Locke Farm; Bone Up Brewing - October 19th- Wright Locke Farm; Wright...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: Mt. Vernon Café - October 14th - Wright Locke Farm; Bone Up Brewing - October 19th- Wright Locke Farm; Wright Locke Farm Conservancy - October 5, 11, 12, 13 and 21; Jumelage - October 26th at the Sanborn House. Bettencourt - Welch All in Favor. VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following dates and locations: Mt. Vernon Café - October 14th - Wright Locke Farm; Bone Up Brewing - October 19th- Wright Locke Farm; Wright Locke Farm Conservancy - October 5, 11, 12, 13 and 21; Jumelage - October 26th at the Sanborn House. Bettencourt - Welch All in Favor. VOTED..” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve with thanks the $3360 donation to the Council on Aging for deposit into the COA Gift Account
*Motion: That the Select Board approve with thanks the $3360 donation to the Council on Aging for deposit into the COA Gift Account. Bettencourt - Welch All in Favor. VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve with thanks the $3360 donation to the Council on Aging for deposit into the COA Gift Account. Bettencourt - Welch All in Favor. VOTED..” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Welch, Errico, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Welch, Errico, Bettencourt, 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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