MassVoter.com← Winchester Select BoardWinchester Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 22, 2019
13 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
Appointments
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. Bettencourt - Verdicchio 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. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Robert Campbell and Dennis Cook, to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Robert Campbell and Dennis Cook, to begin their employment. Bettencourt - 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 Robert Campbell and Dennis Cook, to begin their employment. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
LICENSES
Approve the License Renewal for - Old Gold and Silver License Renewal; Simms II Jewelers, 550 Main Street; Winchester Ltd. Jewelers, 534 Main Street; Second Hand Articles Dealer License Renewal...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the License Renewal for - Old Gold and Silver License Renewal; Simms II Jewelers, 550 Main Street; Winchester Ltd. Jewelers, 534 Main Street; Second Hand Articles Dealer License Renewal; Hidden Treasures, 38 Church Street; Revolve, 24 Thompson Street; The EnKa Society, 1037 Main Street Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the License Renewal for - Old Gold and Silver License Renewal; Simms II Jewelers, 550 Main Street; Winchester Ltd. Jewelers, 534 Main Street; Second Hand Articles Dealer License Renewal; Hidden Treasures, 38 Church Street; Revolve, 24 Thompson Street; The EnKa Society, 1037 Main Street Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Reappoint James Whitehead to the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee, term to expire March 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint James Whitehead to the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee, term to expire March 31, 2022. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint James Whitehead to the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee, term to expire March 31, 2022. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Surplus a portion of 39 Horn Brook Road/DPW property 4545sf+/-
Declare a portion of 39 Horn Brook Road/DPW property 4545sf +/- surplus
*Motion That the Select Board declare a portion of 39 Horn Brook Road/DPW property 4545sf +/- surplus. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board declare a portion of 39 Horn Brook Road/DPW property 4545sf +/- surplus. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Winchester High School Reflection Garden
Support the project
*Motion That the Select Board support the project. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board support the project. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Climate Action Advisory Committee
Adopt the commitment that Winchester will strive toward net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with a commitment to reach at least an 80% reduction below the 2006 baseline emission level of GHG...
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the commitment that Winchester will strive toward net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with a commitment to reach at least an 80% reduction below the 2006 baseline emission level of GHG emission by 2050; and interim goals of 40% reduction by 2030 and 60% reduction by 2040." Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt the commitment that Winchester will strive toward net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with a commitment to reach at least an 80% reduction below the 2006 baseline emission level of GHG emission by 2050; and interim goals of 40% reduction by 2030 and 60% reduction by 2040." Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Diana Kenosian Boston Best Bartending
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $500.00 from the Century Bank to support the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 summer
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $500.00 from the Century Bank to support the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 summer. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $500.00 from the Century Bank to support the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 summer. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $750.00 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank to support the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 summer
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $750.00 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank to support the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 summer. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $750.00 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank to support the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 summer. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $960.00 from the En Ka Society to purchase 400 waterproof tick check cards
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $960.00 from the En Ka Society to purchase 400 waterproof tick check cards. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $960.00 from the En Ka Society to purchase 400 waterproof tick check cards. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $811.00 appreciation services to be deposited in the COA Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $811.00 appreciation services to be deposited in the COA Gift Account Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $811.00 appreciation services to be deposited in the COA Gift Account Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $10,000.00 from the En Ka Society to be put towards the purchase of the COA vehicle
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $10,000.00 from the En Ka Society to be put towards the purchase of the COA vehicle. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $10,000.00 from the En Ka Society to be put towards the purchase of the COA vehicle. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
MEETING SCHEDLUE AND AGENDA TOPICS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. 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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