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November 7, 2018
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lance Grenzeback, Mariano Goluboff, Michael Bettencourt, David Errico
Absent: Jacqueline Welch
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Personnel Contract Negotiations: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Personnel Contract Negotiations: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. 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. MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Personnel Contract Negotiations: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. 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. MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, 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: Goluboff, Errico, 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 - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
LICENSES
Approve the change of manager application for the Left Eden Restaurant Corp. d/b/a TWK the waterfield kitchen, 6 Winchester Terrace and 14 Thompson Street as detailed in the ABCC Change of Manager...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the change of manager application for the Left Eden Restaurant Corp. d/b/a TWK the waterfield kitchen, 6 Winchester Terrace and 14 Thompson Street as detailed in the ABCC Change of Manager Form. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the change of manager application for the Left Eden Restaurant Corp. d/b/a TWK the waterfield kitchen, 6 Winchester Terrace and 14 Thompson Street as detailed in the ABCC Change of Manager Form. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Conservation Restriction for the Wright-Locke Land Trust
Moved to approve the foregoing Conservation Restriction from the Wright-Locke Land Trust, Inc., to the Town of Winchester acting by and through its Conservation Commission, in the public interest...
*Motion That the Select Board moved to approve the foregoing Conservation Restriction from the Wright-Locke Land Trust, Inc., to the Town of Winchester acting by and through its Conservation Commission, in the public interest pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board moved to approve the foregoing Conservation Restriction from the Wright-Locke Land Trust, Inc., to the Town of Winchester acting by and through its Conservation Commission, in the public interest pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Kathryn Sweeney for Island Creek Oyster Bar - November 14, 2018 - Mahoney's Garden Center; Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common -...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Kathryn Sweeney for Island Creek Oyster Bar - November 14, 2018 - Mahoney's Garden Center; Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - November 26, 2018 - Studio on the Common; Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - December 11, 2018 - Studio on the Common; Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - December 12, 2018 - Studio on the Common Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Kathryn Sweeney for Island Creek Oyster Bar - November 14, 2018 - Mahoney's Garden Center; Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - November 26, 2018 - Studio on the Common; Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - December 11, 2018 - Studio on the Common; Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - December 12, 2018 - Studio on the Common Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Staging Permit for Triple G for Blackham Partnership, 7 Wainwright Road
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Staging Permit for Triple G for Blackham Partnership, 7 Wainwright Road. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Staging Permit for Triple G for Blackham Partnership, 7 Wainwright Road. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept donation in the amount of $10,000 from Michael A. Howland and Lorraine K. Howland to the Winchester Fire Department
*Motion: That the Select Board Accept donation in the amount of $10,000 from Michael A. Howland and Lorraine K. Howland to the Winchester Fire Department. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board Accept donation in the amount of $10,000 from Michael A. Howland and Lorraine K. Howland to the Winchester Fire Department. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Winchester Soccer Club 17th Annual Veterans Day Soccer Tournament, November 16 - 18, 2018, conditional on the submittal of the Certification of Liability Insurance
*Motion: That the Select Board approve Winchester Soccer Club 17th Annual Veterans Day Soccer Tournament, November 16 - 18, 2018, conditional on the submittal of the Certification of Liability Insurance Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve Winchester Soccer Club 17th Annual Veterans Day Soccer Tournament, November 16 - 18, 2018, conditional on the submittal of the Certification of Liability Insurance Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, 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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