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February 25, 2019
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lance Grenzeback, Michael Bettencourt, David Errico
Absent: Mariano Goluboff, Jacqueline Welch
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; 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. 30A §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. Bettencourt - Errico Roll Call: 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. 30A §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. Bettencourt - Errico Roll Call: Errico, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
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. Bettencourt - Errico Roll Call: 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. Bettencourt - Errico Roll Call: Errico, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Joseph Doiron to begin his employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Joseph Doiron to begin his employment. Grenzeback - 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 Joseph Doiron to begin his employment. Grenzeback - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Grenzeback, second: Bettencourt)
HEARINGS
Approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately ten (10) feet of conduit within the public right-of- way to supply electric service to 53 Richardson Street
*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately ten (10) feet of conduit within the public right-of- way to supply electric service to 53 Richardson Street. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately ten (10) feet of conduit within the public right-of- way to supply electric service to 53 Richardson Street. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
BUSINESS
Reappoint James Johnson to the Capital Planning, term to expire January 1, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint James Johnson to the Capital Planning, term to expire January 1, 2022. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint James Johnson to the Capital Planning, term to expire January 1, 2022. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
Appoint John McConnell to the Committee on Names, term to expire March 31, 2020
*Motion That the Select Board appoint John McConnell to the Committee on Names, term to expire March 31, 2020. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint John McConnell to the Committee on Names, term to expire March 31, 2020. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
Reappoint William Zink to the Retirement Board, term to expire February 12, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint William Zink to the Retirement Board, term to expire February 12, 2022. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint William Zink to the Retirement Board, term to expire February 12, 2022. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending Winchester Field Development
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Nancy Polcari for Winchester Senior Association - March 10, 2019 - Jenks Center; Cynthia Haddad for Shepherd Financial Partners - April 4, 2019 -...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Nancy Polcari for Winchester Senior Association - March 10, 2019 - Jenks Center; Cynthia Haddad for Shepherd Financial Partners - April 4, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending for Winchester Neighbors Club - March 1, 2019 - Sanborn House; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending Winchester Field Development - March 9, 2019 - Jencks Center Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Nancy Polcari for Winchester Senior Association - March 10, 2019 - Jenks Center; Cynthia Haddad for Shepherd Financial Partners - April 4, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending for Winchester Neighbors Club - March 1, 2019 - Sanborn House; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending Winchester Field Development - March 9, 2019 - Jencks Center Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
Accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $750.00 from the En Ka Society, Inc to be applied to the 2019 Concerts on the Common
*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $750.00 from the En Ka Society, Inc to be applied to the 2019 Concerts on the Common. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $750.00 from the En Ka Society, Inc to be applied to the 2019 Concerts on the Common. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
Accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $3,500 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank to support the upcoming presentation by Dr. Lisa Damour
*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $3,500 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank to support the upcoming presentation by Dr. Lisa Damour. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board accept the donation, with appreciation, in the amount of $3,500 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank to support the upcoming presentation by Dr. Lisa Damour. Bettencourt - Errico All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
MEETING SCHEDLUE AND AGENDA TOPICS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Errico Roll Call: Errico, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Errico Roll Call: Errico, Bettencourt, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Errico)
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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