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March 4, 2019
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lance Grenzeback, Mariano Goluboff, David Errico, Jacqueline Welch, Michael Bettencourt
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED
Michael Bettencourt arrived after the meeting began (the minutes do not say exactly when) and is not shown on this vote, taken before he first took part. The vote lists Michael Bettencourt, who was not recorded as present at the time; the names and the attendance do not match, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
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 - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED Absent: Bettencourt
Michael Bettencourt arrived after the meeting began (the minutes do not say exactly when) and is not shown on this vote, taken before he first took part. The vote lists Michael Bettencourt as absent.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED Absent: Bettencourt.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Charles DeRosa to begin his employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Charles DeRosa to begin his employment. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Charles DeRosa to begin his employment. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
WinCAM
Appoint Thomas Eid to the Climate Action Committee, term to expire August 31, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Thomas Eid to the Climate Action Committee, term to expire August 31, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Thomas Eid to the Climate Action Committee, term to expire August 31, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Joan Grenzeback to the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Joan Grenzeback to the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welch 4-0 VOTED Abstained: Grenzeback
Yes: Bettencourt, Errico, Goluboff, WelchAbstained: Grenzeback
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Joan Grenzeback to the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welch 4-0 VOTED Abstained: Grenzeback.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Reappoint Thomas Howley to the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Thomas Howley to the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Thomas Howley to the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Reappoint Carol Thomas to the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Carol Thomas to the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Carol Thomas to the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2021. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Election Warrant
Approve the Election Warrant as presented in the packet with corrections
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Election Warrant as presented in the packet with corrections. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Election Warrant as presented in the packet with corrections. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - March 10, 2019 - Griffin Museum
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - March 10, 2019 - Griffin Museum 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 - March 10, 2019 - Griffin Museum Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the staging permit for Batten Bros. Signs for Caffe Nero - 547 Main Street subject to Town Manager's review
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Batten Bros. Signs for Caffe Nero - 547 Main Street subject to Town Manager's review. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Batten Bros. Signs for Caffe Nero - 547 Main Street subject to Town Manager's review. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Give the First Congregational Church permission to provide free coffee to commuters on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, for the 6:15 - 8:30 a.m. commuter trains
*Motion That the Select Board give the First Congregational Church permission to provide free coffee to commuters on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, for the 6:15 - 8:30 a.m. commuter trains. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board give the First Congregational Church permission to provide free coffee to commuters on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, for the 6:15 - 8:30 a.m. commuter trains. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve/Correct Minutes
Approve the October 1, 9, 15, 19, 22, & 29, 2018 as submitted
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the October 1, 9, 15, 19, 22, & 29, 2018 as submitted. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the October 1, 9, 15, 19, 22, & 29, 2018 as submitted. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
MEETING SCHEDLUE AND AGENDA TOPICS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Errico, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Errico, 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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