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October 15, 2018
13 recorded votes, 1 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
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Mr. Meaney to begin his employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Mr. Meaney to begin his employment. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Mr. Meaney to begin his employment. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
HEARINGS
Approve the Grant of Location to NStar d/b/a Eversource to relocate pole 47/1 approximately 12-feet to the west of current location at 5 Fells Road
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Grant of Location to NStar d/b/a Eversource to relocate pole 47/1 approximately 12-feet to the west of current location at 5 Fells Road. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Grant of Location to NStar d/b/a Eversource to relocate pole 47/1 approximately 12-feet to the west of current location at 5 Fells Road. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve the Grant of Location to NStar d/b/a Eversource for the installation of approximately ninety-five (95) feet of conduit in Waterfield Road and one-hundred and fifty-seven (157) feet of...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Grant of Location to NStar d/b/a Eversource for the installation of approximately ninety-five (95) feet of conduit in Waterfield Road and one-hundred and fifty-seven (157) feet of conduit in Laraway Road. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Grant of Location to NStar d/b/a Eversource for the installation of approximately ninety-five (95) feet of conduit in Waterfield Road and one-hundred and fifty-seven (157) feet of conduit in Laraway Road. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Myrtle Street Traffic Calming
Direct the Department of Public Works to install a three way stop sign at the intersection of Saint Thomas More Drive and Socrates Way; on Aquinas Path toward Saint Thomas More Drive; that a stop...
*Motion That the Select Board direct the Department of Public Works to install a three way stop sign at the intersection of Saint Thomas More Drive and Socrates Way; on Aquinas Path toward Saint Thomas More Drive; that a stop sign be installed going west on Saint Thomas More Drive where it intersects with Aristotle Drive; as well as paint and strip down the center of Saint Thomas More Drive road with 10" lanes. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board direct the Department of Public Works to install a three way stop sign at the intersection of Saint Thomas More Drive and Socrates Way; on Aquinas Path toward Saint Thomas More Drive; that a stop sign be installed going west on Saint Thomas More Drive where it intersects with Aristotle Drive; as well as paint and strip down the center of Saint Thomas More Drive road with 10" lanes. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
BUSINESS
Appoint Alan Field to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2021
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Alan Field to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Alan Field to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Wildwood Cemetery Chesterford Road East entrance
Moved to direct the DPW to remove the hazardous gate and any portion of fencing, also instruct the DPW to find a large enough boulder to block the entrance
*Motion That the Select Board moved to direct the DPW to remove the hazardous gate and any portion of fencing, also instruct the DPW to find a large enough boulder to block the entrance. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board moved to direct the DPW to remove the hazardous gate and any portion of fencing, also instruct the DPW to find a large enough boulder to block the entrance. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Housing Production Plan
Approve agreement for payment in lieu of taxes for real property and personal property at 715 Johnson Road the final agreement between Solect Energy Development, LLC a limited liability company...
*Motion That the Select Board approve agreement for payment in lieu of taxes for real property and personal property at 715 Johnson Road the final agreement between Solect Energy Development, LLC a limited liability company located in Hopkinton Massachusetts and the Town of Winchester a municipal corporation duly established and located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve agreement for payment in lieu of taxes for real property and personal property at 715 Johnson Road the final agreement between Solect Energy Development, LLC a limited liability company located in Hopkinton Massachusetts and the Town of Winchester a municipal corporation duly established and located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve agreement for payment in lieu of taxes for real property and personal property at 15 Lake Street the final agreement between Solect Energy Development, LLC a limited liability company...
*Motion That the Select Board approve agreement for payment in lieu of taxes for real property and personal property at 15 Lake Street the final agreement between Solect Energy Development, LLC a limited liability company located in Hopkinton Massachusetts and the Town of Winchester a municipal corporation duly established and located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve agreement for payment in lieu of taxes for real property and personal property at 15 Lake Street the final agreement between Solect Energy Development, LLC a limited liability company located in Hopkinton Massachusetts and the Town of Winchester a municipal corporation duly established and located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve the publishing of the warrant and the constable be notified about the election
*Motion That the Select Board approve the publishing of the warrant and the constable be notified about the election. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the publishing of the warrant and the constable be notified about the election. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Nancy Polcari for Winchester Senior Association
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Susan Shapiro for Swartz Catering - October 23, 2018 - Griffin Museum; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - October 28, 2018 - Griffin Museum...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Susan Shapiro for Swartz Catering - October 23, 2018 - Griffin Museum; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - October 28, 2018 - Griffin Museum; Nancy Polcari for Winchester Senior Association - November 13, 2018 - Jenks Center Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Susan Shapiro for Swartz Catering - October 23, 2018 - Griffin Museum; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - October 28, 2018 - Griffin Museum; Nancy Polcari for Winchester Senior Association - November 13, 2018 - Jenks Center Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Give the Winchester Chamber of Commerce permission to close Laraway Road on Thursday evening, December 6th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. for the annual "Lighting on the Common" festivities
*Motion: That the Select Board give the Winchester Chamber of Commerce permission to close Laraway Road on Thursday evening, December 6th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. for the annual "Lighting on the Common" festivities. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board give the Winchester Chamber of Commerce permission to close Laraway Road on Thursday evening, December 6th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. for the annual "Lighting on the Common" festivities. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve the July 9 & 23, 2018 minutes as written
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the July 9 & 23, 2018 minutes as written. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the July 9 & 23, 2018 minutes as written. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Welch, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED
The vote lists David Errico, who was not recorded as present at the time; the names and the attendance do not match, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Welch, Bettencourt, 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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