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October 29, 2018
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 an Asa Fletcher Fund request pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)1 to discuss the reputation, character, physical...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to an Asa Fletcher Fund request pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)1 to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual and Personnel Contract Negotiations pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)2 in order to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. 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 an Asa Fletcher Fund request pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)1 to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual and Personnel Contract Negotiations pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)2 in order to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. 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)
HEARING
Instruct the Engineering Department and the Department of Public Works to implement the recommendations provided by Toole Design Group by adding parking to alternate sides of Myrtle Street as...
*Motion: That the Select Board instruct the Engineering Department and the Department of Public Works to implement the recommendations provided by Toole Design Group by adding parking to alternate sides of Myrtle Street as detailed in the graphic provided for review. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board instruct the Engineering Department and the Department of Public Works to implement the recommendations provided by Toole Design Group by adding parking to alternate sides of Myrtle Street as detailed in the graphic provided for review. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
BUSINESS
Appoint Marcus Wignell as a member of the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board of Directors for a term to Expire July 31, 2021
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Marcus Wignell as a member of the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board of Directors for a term to Expire July 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welch All in Favor. VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Marcus Wignell as a member of the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Board of Directors for a term to Expire July 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welch All in Favor. VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
The contract between the Town of Winchester and Richard C. Howard that was previously amended on March 1, 2018 and again on July 30, 2018 be further amended as follows: Paragraph 2- Duration...
*Motion: That the contract between the Town of Winchester and Richard C. Howard that was previously amended on March 1, 2018 and again on July 30, 2018 be further amended as follows: Paragraph 2- Duration, amended on March 31st and again on July 30th, be further extended under the terms of the agreement from the current October 26th to October 31,2018; Paragraph 3 - Compensation, be amended to include compensation through October 31, 2018; Paragraph 4 - Benefits, be amended to end on October 31, 2018. Goluboff - Welch All in favor. VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the contract between the Town of Winchester and Richard C. Howard that was previously amended on March 1, 2018 and again on July 30, 2018 be further amended as follows: Paragraph 2- Duration, amended on March 31st and again on July 30th, be further extended under the terms of the agreement from the current October 26th to October 31,2018; Paragraph 3 - Compensation, be amended to include compensation through October 31, 2018; Paragraph 4 - Benefits, be amended to end on October 31, 2018. Goluboff - Welch All in favor. VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve the Consent Agenda Supplement That includes permission for Tinkergarten to use Ginn Field on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 4:30-5:30 PM for a free community event
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda Supplement That includes permission for Tinkergarten to use Ginn Field on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 4:30-5:30 PM for a free community event. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor. VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda Supplement That includes permission for Tinkergarten to use Ginn Field on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 4:30-5:30 PM for a free community event. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in Favor. VOTED..” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Welch, Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, Grenzeback VOTED.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. 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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