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January 28, 2019
9 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lance Grenzeback, Mariano Goluboff, Michael Bettencourt, David Errico, Jacqueline Welch
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Mr. Hiscock to begin his employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Mr. Hiscock to begin his employment. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Mr. Hiscock to begin his employment. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Stormwater Utility
Authorize Town Management, Town Engineer and DPW pursue the tiered Option 1 analysis
*Motion That the Select Board authorize Town Management, Town Engineer and DPW pursue the tiered Option 1 analysis. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize Town Management, Town Engineer and DPW pursue the tiered Option 1 analysis. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
PUBLIC HEARING
Authorize Town Manager to enter into an agreement for the appraisal report not to exceed $3,000
*Motion That the Select Board authorize Town Manager to enter into an agreement for the appraisal report not to exceed $3,000. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize Town Manager to enter into an agreement for the appraisal report not to exceed $3,000. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - January 31. 2019
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - January 31. 2019. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - January 31. 2019. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Winchester Mount Vernon House to the Winchester Council on Aging representing a donation gifted to the Council on Aging...
*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Winchester Mount Vernon House to the Winchester Council on Aging representing a donation gifted to the Council on Aging towards the purchase of a vehicle. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
The minutes say earlier that Jacqueline Welch left the meeting (“Selectman Welch left the meeting.”), but they name Jacqueline Welch in this vote, so Jacqueline Welch is counted as back in the meeting.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Winchester Mount Vernon House to the Winchester Council on Aging representing a donation gifted to the Council on Aging towards the purchase of a vehicle. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $300 from the Caulfield family to be used towards future supplies for the police department
*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $300 from the Caulfield family to be used towards future supplies for the police department. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $300 from the Caulfield family to be used towards future supplies for the police department. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $108.65 collected by the Lincoln School's 5th grade class as part of a class project that was given to the Winchester Police Department to...
*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $108.65 collected by the Lincoln School's 5th grade class as part of a class project that was given to the Winchester Police Department to be used towards department equipment expenditures. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $108.65 collected by the Lincoln School's 5th grade class as part of a class project that was given to the Winchester Police Department to be used towards department equipment expenditures. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve the 5K to support Heroes on the Water to be held on Sunday, May 5th beginning at 9:00 am starting and ending at the Palmer Tennis Courts
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the 5K to support Heroes on the Water to be held on Sunday, May 5th beginning at 9:00 am starting and ending at the Palmer Tennis Courts. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the 5K to support Heroes on the Water to be held on Sunday, May 5th beginning at 9:00 am starting and ending at the Palmer Tennis Courts. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
February meetings
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, 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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