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December 3, 2018
17 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 Asa Fletcher Fund Request: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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 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 transfer of Used Car Dealer's License: Ricar DeConto d/b/a Showcase Auto Sales to Toufic Rard d/b/a Hadi's Auto Sales at 802 Main Street, Winchester
*Motion That the Select Board approve the transfer of Used Car Dealer's License: Ricar DeConto d/b/a Showcase Auto Sales to Toufic Rard d/b/a Hadi's Auto Sales at 802 Main Street, Winchester. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the transfer of Used Car Dealer's License: Ricar DeConto d/b/a Showcase Auto Sales to Toufic Rard d/b/a Hadi's Auto Sales at 802 Main Street, Winchester. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
HEARINGS
Approve the transfer of Common Victualler & Alcoholic Beverage License: Alessandra Troisi d/b/a Café Piazza Dolce to Bhola Pandey d/b/a Mitho Restaurant at 831 Main Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the transfer of Common Victualler & Alcoholic Beverage License: Alessandra Troisi d/b/a Café Piazza Dolce to Bhola Pandey d/b/a Mitho Restaurant at 831 Main Street. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the transfer of Common Victualler & Alcoholic Beverage License: Alessandra Troisi d/b/a Café Piazza Dolce to Bhola Pandey d/b/a Mitho Restaurant at 831 Main Street. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Tax Levy Classification
Approve the selective residential tax factor of 1.0 as recommended by the Town of Winchester's Board of Assessors and recommendations in Director of Assessments' classification tax allocation form...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the selective residential tax factor of 1.0 as recommended by the Town of Winchester's Board of Assessors and recommendations in Director of Assessments' classification tax allocation form for 2019. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the selective residential tax factor of 1.0 as recommended by the Town of Winchester's Board of Assessors and recommendations in Director of Assessments' classification tax allocation form for 2019. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Take no action on Questions 2, 3, and 4
*Motion: That the Select Board take no action on Questions 2, 3, and 4. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board take no action on Questions 2, 3, and 4. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Grant of Location: 94 High Street
Approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately seven (7) feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to supply electric service to 94 High Street
*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately seven (7) feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to supply electric service to 94 High Street. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately seven (7) feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to supply electric service to 94 High Street. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource
Approve NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Grant of Location on Main Street, Bacon Street, Church Street, Fletcher Street, Wildwood Street, Woodside Road and Pond Street as detailed in...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Grant of Location on Main Street, Bacon Street, Church Street, Fletcher Street, Wildwood Street, Woodside Road and Pond Street as detailed in the Grant of Location in front of us to be corrected with the right dates. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Grant of Location on Main Street, Bacon Street, Church Street, Fletcher Street, Wildwood Street, Woodside Road and Pond Street as detailed in the Grant of Location in front of us to be corrected with the right dates. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Instruct the Town Manager and Engineering Department to conduct some studies regarding double checking the EMF studies presented to us as well as taking before and after measurements for the...
*Motion: That the Select Board instruct the Town Manager and Engineering Department to conduct some studies regarding double checking the EMF studies presented to us as well as taking before and after measurements for the locations along the 115kV corridor. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board instruct the Town Manager and Engineering Department to conduct some studies regarding double checking the EMF studies presented to us as well as taking before and after measurements for the locations along the 115kV corridor. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Winchester and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy the original MOU dated September 14, 2017 the Amendment...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Winchester and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy the original MOU dated September 14, 2017 the Amendment as presented at table. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Winchester and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy the original MOU dated September 14, 2017 the Amendment as presented at table. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Winchester Housing Authority: Parking
Follow the advice of the Town Engineer and the Traffic Review Committee
*Motion That the Select Board follow the advice of the Town Engineer and the Traffic Review Committee. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board follow the advice of the Town Engineer and the Traffic Review Committee. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee: Road Striping Policy
Adopt the Road Striping Policy as presented to us by the Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Road Striping Policy as presented to us by the Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Road Striping Policy as presented to us by the Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Diana Kenosian, Boston's Best Bartending for Winchester Neighbors Club
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - December 6, 2018 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian, Boston's Best Bartending for Winchester Neighbors Club -...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - December 6, 2018 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian, Boston's Best Bartending for Winchester Neighbors Club - December 8, 2018 - Sanborn House. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - December 6, 2018 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian, Boston's Best Bartending for Winchester Neighbors Club - December 8, 2018 - Sanborn House. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church request to hold Easter Sunrise Service on Sandy's Island on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 7 am
*Motion: That the Select Board approve Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church request to hold Easter Sunrise Service on Sandy's Island on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 7 am. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church request to hold Easter Sunrise Service on Sandy's Island on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 7 am. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept the donation in the amount of $2,500 donated by the Winchester Savings Bank to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community
*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation in the amount of $2,500 donated by the Winchester Savings Bank to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation in the amount of $2,500 donated by the Winchester Savings Bank to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve/Correct Meeting Minutes
Approved the meeting minutes of August 6 & 20, 2018 as written
*Motion: That the Select Board approved the meeting minutes of August 6 & 20, 2018 as written. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approved the meeting minutes of August 6 & 20, 2018 as written. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
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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