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January 14, 2019
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Lance Grenzeback, Mariano Goluboff, Michael Bettencourt, David Errico, Jacqueline Welch
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, 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, Welch, 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, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Olde Village Drive
Direct the Town Engineer and the Department of Public Works to implement the plan as detailed in the presentation
*Motion That the Select Board direct the Town Engineer and the Department of Public Works to implement the plan as detailed in the presentation. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board direct the Town Engineer and the Department of Public Works to implement the plan as detailed in the presentation. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
BUSINESS
Approve the Comptroller's request to carry-over 59.5 vacation hours from 2018 to 2019
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Comptroller's request to carry-over 59.5 vacation hours from 2018 to 2019. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Comptroller's request to carry-over 59.5 vacation hours from 2018 to 2019. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
McCall Middle School Phase 2
Allow for the Johnson Controls be listed as the proprietary Automatic Temperature Control system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project
*Motion: That the Select Board vote to allow for the Johnson Controls be listed as the proprietary Automatic Temperature Control system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board vote to allow for the Johnson Controls be listed as the proprietary Automatic Temperature Control system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Allow for Simplex be listed as the proprietary Fire Alarm system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project
*Motion: That the Select Board vote to allow for Simplex be listed as the proprietary Fire Alarm system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board vote to allow for Simplex be listed as the proprietary Fire Alarm system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Allow for Simplex be listed as the proprietary Intrusion Alarm system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project
*Motion: That the Select Board vote to allow for Simplex be listed as the proprietary Intrusion Alarm system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board vote to allow for Simplex be listed as the proprietary Intrusion Alarm system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Allow for Schlage be listed as the proprietary Lockset system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project
*Motion: That the Select Board vote to allow for Schlage be listed as the proprietary Lockset system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board vote to allow for Schlage be listed as the proprietary Lockset system to be specified for the McCall Middle School Classroom Expansion Project. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
FY2020 Budget /Special Town Meeting
Call for a Special Town Meeting for February 11 at 7:30pm and open the warrant
*Motion That the Select Board call for a Special Town Meeting for February 11 at 7:30pm and open the warrant. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board call for a Special Town Meeting for February 11 at 7:30pm and open the warrant. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Carole Cooke for Cairn Hill Nature Preschool
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Tonya Flemming for Boston Catering & Events - January 26, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Hillary Baker for Winton Club - January 29-31 & February 1-2...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Tonya Flemming for Boston Catering & Events - January 26, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Hillary Baker for Winton Club - January 29-31 & February 1-2, 2019 - Town Hall Auditorium; Carole Cooke for Cairn Hill Nature Preschool - February 1, 2019 - Chidley Hall at the First Congregational Church Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Tonya Flemming for Boston Catering & Events - January 26, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Hillary Baker for Winton Club - January 29-31 & February 1-2, 2019 - Town Hall Auditorium; Carole Cooke for Cairn Hill Nature Preschool - February 1, 2019 - Chidley Hall at the First Congregational Church Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve the Staging Permit for Numo Palhares to install sign at 730 Main Street
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Staging Permit for Numo Palhares to install sign at 730 Main Street. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Staging Permit for Numo Palhares to install sign at 730 Main Street. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $2,000 from the Johnston family to be used towards future supplies for the fire department
*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $2,000 from the Johnston family to be used towards future supplies for the fire department. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $2,000 from the Johnston family to be used towards future supplies for the fire department. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Accept the donations, with appreciation, in the amount of $2,618.36 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account
*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donations, with appreciation, in the amount of $2,618.36 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donations, with appreciation, in the amount of $2,618.36 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve the meeting minutes for September 10, 17, 24 & 26, 2018
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for September 10, 17, 24 & 26, 2018. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for September 10, 17, 24 & 26, 2018. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTE.” (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
Yes: Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, GrenzebackThe roll call does not list Jacqueline Welch, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
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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