MassVoter.com← Winchester Select BoardWinchester Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 12, 2019
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mariano Goluboff, Michael Bettencourt, Jacqueline Welch, Susan Verdicchio, Amy Shapiro
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. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
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. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, 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. Bettencourt - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro 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. Bettencourt - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Board/Town of Winchester adopt an application for wireless telecommunication or modification fee of $1,500 plus an additional $1,500 inventory fee at the time of the building permit issuance
*Motion That the Select Board/Town of Winchester adopt an application for wireless telecommunication or modification fee of $1,500 plus an additional $1,500 inventory fee at the time of the building permit issuance. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board/Town of Winchester adopt an application for wireless telecommunication or modification fee of $1,500 plus an additional $1,500 inventory fee at the time of the building permit issuance. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Personnel Contract
Increase the Comptroller's salary per the contract to a number of $124,317.91 at a 2.77% increase
*Motion That the Select Board increase the Comptroller's salary per the contract to a number of $124,317.91 at a 2.77% increase. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board increase the Comptroller's salary per the contract to a number of $124,317.91 at a 2.77% increase. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Agawam Account
Rescind the $8,000 amount for an appraisal at 764 Main Street that was approved in 2017 back into the Agawam Account
*Motion That the Select Board rescind the $8,000 amount for an appraisal at 764 Main Street that was approved in 2017 back into the Agawam Account. Bettencourt - Goluboff All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board rescind the $8,000 amount for an appraisal at 764 Main Street that was approved in 2017 back into the Agawam Account. Bettencourt - Goluboff All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Goluboff)
MEETING SCHEDLUE AND AGENDA TOPICS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the day. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the day. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
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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