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October 9, 2018
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lance Grenzeback, Mariano Goluboff, Jacqueline Welch, Michael Bettencourt, David Errico
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Collective Bargaining Negotiations Update: MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Collective Bargaining Negotiations Update: MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Manchester Field: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Asa Fletcher Fund Request: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)1 To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED Absent: Bettencourt, Errico
Michael Bettencourt arrived after the meeting began (the minutes do not say exactly when) and is not shown on this vote, taken before he first took part. David Errico arrived after the meeting began (the minutes do not say exactly when) and is not shown on this vote, taken before he first took part. The vote lists Michael Bettencourt and David Errico as absent.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Collective Bargaining Negotiations Update: MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Manchester Field: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Asa Fletcher Fund Request: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)1 To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED Absent: Bettencourt, Errico.” (Motion: Goluboff, 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. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Welch, Bettencourt, 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: Goluboff, Errico, Welch, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
NOTIFICATION OF MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the respective bargaining committees of the SEIU Local 888 Winchester Clerical Union and the Town of Winchester, Select Board
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the respective bargaining committees of the SEIU Local 888 Winchester Clerical Union and the Town of Winchester, Select Board. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the respective bargaining committees of the SEIU Local 888 Winchester Clerical Union and the Town of Winchester, Select Board. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Solar PPA
Approve both the Power Purchase Agreements and the PILOT agreements, the PPA as discussed at last week's meeting and the PILOT as discussed at this meeting for the solar panels on 15 Lake Street...
*Motion That the Select Board approve both the Power Purchase Agreements and the PILOT agreements, the PPA as discussed at last week's meeting and the PILOT as discussed at this meeting for the solar panels on 15 Lake Street, DPW and at 715 Johnson Road, Vinson-Owens School. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve both the Power Purchase Agreements and the PILOT agreements, the PPA as discussed at last week's meeting and the PILOT as discussed at this meeting for the solar panels on 15 Lake Street, DPW and at 715 Johnson Road, Vinson-Owens School. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Joint meeting with the Planning Board
*Motion: That the Select Board move to joint meeting with the Planning Board. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Errico, Welch, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED
Yes: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, WelchThe roll call does not list Mariano Goluboff, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board move to joint meeting with the Planning Board. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Errico, Welch, 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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