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May 13, 2019
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mariano Goluboff, Jacqueline Welch, Susan Verdicchio, Amy Shapiro, Michael Bettencourt
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Welch - Verdicchio Roll Call: Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff 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.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Welch - Verdicchio Roll Call: Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Verdicchio)
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. Bettencourt - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Shapiro, Welch, Vedicchio, Goluboff VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Bettencourt - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Shapiro, Welch, Vedicchio, Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
BUSINESS
Authorize the Town Manager to have authority to execute a new agreement with WinPower
*Motion: That the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to have authority to execute a new agreement with WinPower Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to have authority to execute a new agreement with WinPower Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve Chairman Goluboff to sign the letter on behalf of the Board
*Motion: That the Select Board vote to approve Chairman Goluboff to sign the letter on behalf of the Board Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board vote to approve Chairman Goluboff to sign the letter on behalf of the Board Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 14:
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 14 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 14 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 14 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 40:
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 40 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 40 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 40 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 41:
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 41 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 41 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 41 in the Spring 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
James O'Rouke for First House LLC
Approve the 1 day special alcoholic beverage licenses for Iaritz Menjivar for the Griffin Museum on May 22, Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending on August 3 and Michael Glicksman for Temple...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the 1 day special alcoholic beverage licenses for Iaritz Menjivar for the Griffin Museum on May 22, Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending on August 3 and Michael Glicksman for Temple Shir Tikva on June 2. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the 1 day special alcoholic beverage licenses for Iaritz Menjivar for the Griffin Museum on May 22, Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending on August 3 and Michael Glicksman for Temple Shir Tikva on June 2. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve the Estate Sale permit for Jeff Goodman on May 31st and June 1st
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Estate Sale permit for Jeff Goodman on May 31st and June 1st. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Estate Sale permit for Jeff Goodman on May 31st and June 1st. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the day. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the day. 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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