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December 17, 2018
11 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 -...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. 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, to return to Executive Session at 9:00 pm
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at 9:00 pm. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at 9:00 pm. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Committee Appointments and Reappointments
Reappoint Melodie Wing to the Community Access & Media Committee for a term to expire November 15, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Melodie Wing to the Community Access & Media Committee for a term to expire November 15, 2021. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Melodie Wing to the Community Access & Media Committee for a term to expire November 15, 2021. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Solar PPA
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that...
9:00 PM *Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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
“9:00 PM *Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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
9:15 PM *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
“9:15 PM *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)
Clarence Ligon for Mystic Valley Area Branch NAACP
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - December 28, 2018 - Sanborn House Clarence Ligon for Mystic Valley Area Branch NAACP - February 9, 2019 - Metcalf...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - December 28, 2018 - Sanborn House Clarence Ligon for Mystic Valley Area Branch NAACP - February 9, 2019 - Metcalf Hall Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - December 28, 2018 - Sanborn House Clarence Ligon for Mystic Valley Area Branch NAACP - February 9, 2019 - Metcalf Hall Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the 8th Annual Relay for Life Winchester to be held at Manchester Field on Saturday, May 11 beginning at 3 pm to Sunday, May 12, 2019 ending at 6 am
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the 8th Annual Relay for Life Winchester to be held at Manchester Field on Saturday, May 11 beginning at 3 pm to Sunday, May 12, 2019 ending at 6 am. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the 8th Annual Relay for Life Winchester to be held at Manchester Field on Saturday, May 11 beginning at 3 pm to Sunday, May 12, 2019 ending at 6 am. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept donations in the amount of $12,335 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account
*Motion: That the Select Board accept donations in the amount of $12,335 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept donations in the amount of $12,335 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept donation in the amount of $2,000 donated by the IAM Strong Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community to be used to support the William James INTERFACE Referral Services
*Motion: That the Select Board accept donation in the amount of $2,000 donated by the IAM Strong Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community to be used to support the William James INTERFACE Referral Services Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept donation in the amount of $2,000 donated by the IAM Strong Foundation to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community to be used to support the William James INTERFACE Referral Services Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Authorize the closing and cordoning off of specific areas at the Winchester Commuter Rail Station as requested by the MBTA to undergo safety improvement work
*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the closing and cordoning off of specific areas at the Winchester Commuter Rail Station as requested by the MBTA to undergo safety improvement work. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the closing and cordoning off of specific areas at the Winchester Commuter Rail Station as requested by the MBTA to undergo safety improvement work. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
MEETING SCHEDLUE AND AGEND A TOPICS
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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