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March 18, 2019
26 recorded votes, 1 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
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Eversource 345 kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Eversource 345 kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Rear 784-794 Main Street: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; 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
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Eversource 345 kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Rear 784-794 Main Street: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; 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, to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Daniel S. Balestrieri, Peter Gove and Thomas Surette to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Daniel S. Balestrieri, Peter Gove and Thomas Surette to begin their 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 Daniel S. Balestrieri, Peter Gove and Thomas Surette to begin their employment. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
BUSINESS
Appoint Brian Flaherty to the Audit Advisory Committee, term to expire February 15, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Brian Flaherty to the Audit Advisory Committee, term to expire February 15, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Brian Flaherty to the Audit Advisory Committee, term to expire February 15, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Mike Beauvais to Fields Management, term to expire July 19, 2019
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mike Beauvais to Fields Management, term to expire July 19, 2019. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mike Beauvais to Fields Management, term to expire July 19, 2019. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Accept the generous donation of the Sachem Youth Baseball/Softball Association of the batting cages and the associated metal fencing with many thanks to the board and also all of the members of...
*Motion That the Select Board accept the generous donation of the Sachem Youth Baseball/Softball Association of the batting cages and the associated metal fencing with many thanks to the board and also all of the members of the association. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept the generous donation of the Sachem Youth Baseball/Softball Association of the batting cages and the associated metal fencing with many thanks to the board and also all of the members of the association. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Saltmarsh Pavilion
Endorse the plans and recommend the committee advance them
*Motion That the Select Board endorse the plans and recommend the committee advance them. Grenzeback - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board endorse the plans and recommend the committee advance them. Grenzeback - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Grenzeback, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Town's contribution of $25,000 from the Hospital Fund
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town's contribution of $25,000 from the Hospital Fund. Grenzeback - Bettencourt 4-1 VOTED In favor: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Welch Opposed: Goluboff
Yes: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, WelchNo: Goluboff
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town's contribution of $25,000 from the Hospital Fund. Grenzeback - Bettencourt 4-1 VOTED In favor: Bettencourt, Errico, Grenzeback, Welch Opposed: Goluboff.” (Motion: Grenzeback, second: Bettencourt)
Climate Action Appropriation
Amend the motion from April 9, 2018 motioned by Mr. Errico seconded by Mr. Goluboff and that the funding source be identified for the water stations at McCall Phase II renovations, which have...
*Motion That the Select Board amend the motion from April 9, 2018 motioned by Mr. Errico seconded by Mr. Goluboff and that the funding source be identified for the water stations at McCall Phase II renovations, which have already been done, $4,500 for the trees and $1,000 for SRECs from the Agawam Fund. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board amend the motion from April 9, 2018 motioned by Mr. Errico seconded by Mr. Goluboff and that the funding source be identified for the water stations at McCall Phase II renovations, which have already been done, $4,500 for the trees and $1,000 for SRECs from the Agawam Fund. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
MSBA Statement of Interest
Resolved that having convened in an open meeting on March 18, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Winchester, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to...
*Motion Resolved that having convened in an open meeting on March 18, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Winchester, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form for the Lynch Elementary School located at 10 Brantwood Road, Winchester MA 01890, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, priority categories two, four, and five, for the elimination of existing overcrowding, for the prevention of expected overcrowding as a result of increased enrollment, and for the replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion Resolved that having convened in an open meeting on March 18, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Winchester, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form for the Lynch Elementary School located at 10 Brantwood Road, Winchester MA 01890, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, priority categories two, four, and five, for the elimination of existing overcrowding, for the prevention of expected overcrowding as a result of increased enrollment, and for the replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
*Motion Resolved that having convened in an open meeting on March 18, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Winchester, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form for the Muraco Elementary School located at 33 Bates Road, Winchester MA 01890, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, priority categories two, four, and five, for the elimination of existing overcrowding, for the prevention of expected overcrowding as a result of increased enrollment, and for the replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion Resolved that having convened in an open meeting on March 18, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Winchester, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form for the Muraco Elementary School located at 33 Bates Road, Winchester MA 01890, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, priority categories two, four, and five, for the elimination of existing overcrowding, for the prevention of expected overcrowding as a result of increased enrollment, and for the replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Annette Lanigan for Jumelage
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - March 29, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Annette Lanigan for Jumelage - March 29, 2019 - Sanborn House
*Motion: That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - March 29, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Annette Lanigan for Jumelage - March 29, 2019 - Sanborn House 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 - March 29, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Annette Lanigan for Jumelage - March 29, 2019 - Sanborn House Goluboff - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $15,000 from the Winchester Home and Garden Club to be used for the Saltmarsh Pavilion and the foundation project
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $15,000 from the Winchester Home and Garden Club to be used for the Saltmarsh Pavilion and the foundation project. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $15,000 from the Winchester Home and Garden Club to be used for the Saltmarsh Pavilion and the foundation project. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $750 from Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration to support upcoming prevention programming
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $750 from Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration to support upcoming prevention programming. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $750 from Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration to support upcoming prevention programming. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,750 from Parent to Parent, Inc to support upcoming educational programming
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,750 from Parent to Parent, Inc to support upcoming educational programming. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,750 from Parent to Parent, Inc to support upcoming educational programming. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $150 to the Winchester Fire Department from Jayne Rutherford to provide for the safety of Winchester's firefighters
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $150 to the Winchester Fire Department from Jayne Rutherford to provide for the safety of Winchester's firefighters. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $150 to the Winchester Fire Department from Jayne Rutherford to provide for the safety of Winchester's firefighters. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve as detailed in the application, Town Day annual permissions for Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st, 2019 with a rain date of Sunday, June 2nd. A.) Street closings and parking bans...
*Motion That the Select Board approve as detailed in the application, Town Day annual permissions for Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st, 2019 with a rain date of Sunday, June 2nd. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, May 31st - Block Party - 5:30 PM - 11 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 1st (or rain date of Sunday, June 2nd - 6 AM to 10 PM: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; Converse Pl., and Laraway Rd. until 5 PM only; B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve as detailed in the application, Town Day annual permissions for Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st, 2019 with a rain date of Sunday, June 2nd. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, May 31st - Block Party - 5:30 PM - 11 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 1st (or rain date of Sunday, June 2nd - 6 AM to 10 PM: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; Converse Pl., and Laraway Rd. until 5 PM only; B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve request from Susan McPhee, Energy Coordinator, to hold an Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 1-3 pm at the Town Common and Laraway Parking Lot
*Motion That the Select Board approve request from Susan McPhee, Energy Coordinator, to hold an Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 1-3 pm at the Town Common and Laraway Parking Lot. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve request from Susan McPhee, Energy Coordinator, to hold an Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 1-3 pm at the Town Common and Laraway Parking Lot. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve as detailed in the application, Parade Permit: En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 18, 2019 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings...
*Motion That the Select Board approve as detailed in the application, Parade Permit: En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 18, 2019 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve as detailed in the application, Parade Permit: En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 18, 2019 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve the Public Amusement License for EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - Friday/Saturday, May 17 and 18, 2019
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - Friday/Saturday, May 17 and 18, 2019. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for EnKa Society for EnKa Fair - Friday/Saturday, May 17 and 18, 2019. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $2,094.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $2,094.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $2,094.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $250.00 from the Family Action Network to support the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 summer
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $250.00 from the Family Action Network to support the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 summer. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $250.00 from the Family Action Network to support the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 summer. Goluboff - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Approve the November 7, 8, 15, & 19, 2018 and December 3, 13 & 17, 2018; and January, February & March 4, 2019 minutes as distributed at table
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the November 7, 8, 15, & 19, 2018 and December 3, 13 & 17, 2018; and January, February & March 4, 2019 minutes as distributed at table. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the November 7, 8, 15, & 19, 2018 and December 3, 13 & 17, 2018; and January, February & March 4, 2019 minutes as distributed at table. Goluboff - BettencourtAll in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
MEETING SCHEDLUE AND AGENDA TOPICS
Adjourn from Public Session, to return to Executive Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Public Session, to return to Executive Session. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Public Session, to return to Executive Session. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Adjourn from Executive Session to return to Public Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to return to Public Session. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to return to Public Session. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Errico, Bettencourt, Welch, Grenzeback VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
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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