MassVoter.com← Winchester Select BoardWinchester Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 1, 2019
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Amy Shapiro took part remotely.
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. Welch - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED Vice Chair Bettencourt recused himself.
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, Verdicchio, WelchMichael Bettencourt recused himself and 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. Welch - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED Vice Chair Bettencourt recused himself..” (Motion: Welch, second: Verdicchio)
Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session. Welch - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, Verdicchio, WelchThe 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 from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session. Welch - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Verdicchio)
Advanced Borrowing
Authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $492,500.00 for the Saw Mill Brook Drainage System Upgrade and the North Reservoir Spillway Project, as authorized by Town...
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $492,500.00 for the Saw Mill Brook Drainage System Upgrade and the North Reservoir Spillway Project, as authorized by Town Meeting Article 34 on November 19, 2018. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $492,500.00 for the Saw Mill Brook Drainage System Upgrade and the North Reservoir Spillway Project, as authorized by Town Meeting Article 34 on November 19, 2018. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $600,000.00 for Drainage & Stormwater Improvements in the Wildwood St. Area, as authorized by Town Meeting Article 39 on May...
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $600,000.00 for Drainage & Stormwater Improvements in the Wildwood St. Area, as authorized by Town Meeting Article 39 on May 10, 2018. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing in the amount of $600,000.00 for Drainage & Stormwater Improvements in the Wildwood St. Area, as authorized by Town Meeting Article 39 on May 10, 2018. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
National Grid
Approve the National Grid request for work on Holton St, East St, Cross St, Williams Circle and Newton St for three evenings, 6:00 pm to 12:00 am, with notice to the town when the job is being...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the National Grid request for work on Holton St, East St, Cross St, Williams Circle and Newton St for three evenings, 6:00 pm to 12:00 am, with notice to the town when the job is being done and will be at least one evening on Saturday. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the National Grid request for work on Holton St, East St, Cross St, Williams Circle and Newton St for three evenings, 6:00 pm to 12:00 am, with notice to the town when the job is being done and will be at least one evening on Saturday. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve, in concept, the curbing and space design presented by Toole Design for 735 Main Street and the surrounding area
*Motion That the Select Board approve, in concept, the curbing and space design presented by Toole Design for 735 Main Street and the surrounding area. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve, in concept, the curbing and space design presented by Toole Design for 735 Main Street and the surrounding area. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Tri-Community Greenway
Authorize the Comptroller open a Tri-Community Greenway gift account
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Comptroller open a Tri-Community Greenway gift account. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Comptroller open a Tri-Community Greenway gift account. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Archie McIntyre - July 5, 11, 18, 20 & 25, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - July 11, 2019 - Studio...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Archie McIntyre - July 5, 11, 18, 20 & 25, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - July 11, 2019 - Studio on the Common. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Archie McIntyre - July 5, 11, 18, 20 & 25, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - July 11, 2019 - Studio on the Common. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $10,000 from the Winchester Town Day Committee to support the Saltmarsh Park
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $10,000 from the Winchester Town Day Committee to support the Saltmarsh Park. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $10,000 from the Winchester Town Day Committee to support the Saltmarsh Park. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Verdicchio Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio VOTED
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, VerdicchioThe roll call does not list Jacqueline Welch and Amy Shapiro, who were present; they are not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Verdicchio Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
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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