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May 6, 2019
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mariano Goluboff, Michael Bettencourt, Susan Verdicchio, Amy Shapiro, Jacqueline Welch
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; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioJacqueline Welch arrived after the meeting began (the minutes do not say exactly when) and is not shown on this vote, taken before she first took part. The roll call does not list Michael Bettencourt, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
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; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
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)
Article 7 - Amend Section 4.1.2(k), Zoning By-Law
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 7 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 7 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 7 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Article 8 - Amend Section 7.3.13.1, Zoning By-law
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 8 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 8 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 8 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 21 - Real Estate Transaction - MBTA easement
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 21 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 21 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Shapiro - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 21 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Shapiro - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Article 22 - Real Estate Transaction - Easement plan
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 22 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 22 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Shapiro - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 22 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Shapiro - Bettencourt All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Article 27 - FY2020 Operating Budgets
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 27 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 27 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 27 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 28 - Raise/appropriate funds for W/S transfer to Enterprise Fund
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 28 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 28 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 28 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 29 - Appropriate funds for Recreation Department
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 29 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 29 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 29 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 30 - Appropriate monies to Capital/Building Stabilization Fund
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 30 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 30 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 30 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 31 - Phase II Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Part B)
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 31 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 31 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 31 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 32 - Appropriate money for community lead service water line replacement
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 32 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 32 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 32 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 33 - Lake Street Bridge replacement repair/replacement engineering
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 33 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 33 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 33 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 34 - Rescind amounts that have been authorized to borrow
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 34 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 34 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 34 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 35 - Revolving Funds
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 35 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 35 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 35 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 36 - Authorize Treasurer to Borrow Money
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 36 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 36 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 36 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 37 - State Highway Fund
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 37 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 37 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 37 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 38 - Accept Winchester Contributory Retirement Board COLA increase
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 38 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 38 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 38 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 39 - Invest OPEB Funds and amend OPEB Declaration of Trust
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 39 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 39 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 39 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 42 - Authorize Assessors to reduce Tax Levy
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 42 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 42 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 42 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - May 7, 2019 - Studio on the Common; Randy Palmer for WFEE- May 9, 2019 - Parish of the...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - May 7, 2019 - Studio on the Common; Randy Palmer for WFEE- May 9, 2019 - Parish of the Epiphany; Susan Shapiro for Swartz Catering - May 10, 2019 - Bonnell Ford; Edward Higgins - May 12, 2019 - First Congregational Church; Tonya Fleming for Boston Catering & Events - May 18, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Susan Shapiro for Swartz Catering - May 21, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Jessica Belanger for Fireside Catering - May 25, 2019 - Sanborn House; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - May 10, 18, 25 &, 2019 - 1827 Barn; Ann Marie McCann, Simply Serving for Children's Own School - May 11, 2019 - Sanborn House Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Gail Freeman Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - May 7, 2019 - Studio on the Common; Randy Palmer for WFEE- May 9, 2019 - Parish of the Epiphany; Susan Shapiro for Swartz Catering - May 10, 2019 - Bonnell Ford; Edward Higgins - May 12, 2019 - First Congregational Church; Tonya Fleming for Boston Catering & Events - May 18, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Susan Shapiro for Swartz Catering - May 21, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Jessica Belanger for Fireside Catering - May 25, 2019 - Sanborn House; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - May 10, 18, 25 &, 2019 - 1827 Barn; Ann Marie McCann, Simply Serving for Children's Own School - May 11, 2019 - Sanborn House Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve the parade permit for the Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 27, 2019 with assembly at 9:00 AM - Winchester High School Campus
*Motion That the Select Board approve the parade permit for the Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 27, 2019 with assembly at 9:00 AM - Winchester High School Campus. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the parade permit for the Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 27, 2019 with assembly at 9:00 AM - Winchester High School Campus. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Accept, with appreciation, a donation of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to be used for a Coalition for a Safer Community
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with appreciation, a donation of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to be used for a Coalition for a Safer Community. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with appreciation, a donation of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to be used for a Coalition for a Safer Community. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Accept, with appreciation, the following donations for the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 Summer - $250.00 - Carole Industries; $375.00 - Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester; $750.00 -...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with appreciation, the following donations for the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 Summer - $250.00 - Carole Industries; $375.00 - Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester; $750.00 - Winchester Rotary and $750.00 - Winchester Savings Bank. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with appreciation, the following donations for the Concerts on the Common for the 2019 Summer - $250.00 - Carole Industries; $375.00 - Pediatric Dental Associates of Winchester; $750.00 - Winchester Rotary and $750.00 - Winchester Savings Bank. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
MEETING SCHEDLUE AND AGENDA TOPICS
Adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff 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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