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July 29, 2019
19 recorded votes, 9 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. Bettencourt - Verdicchio 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 - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, 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. Bettencourt - Welch 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. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Appointments
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Joseph Newton, Anthony Rolli, Mark Frongillo, Steven Bolduc and Jasper Asaro to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Joseph Newton, Anthony Rolli, Mark Frongillo, Steven Bolduc and Jasper Asaro 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 Joseph Newton, Anthony Rolli, Mark Frongillo, Steven Bolduc and Jasper Asaro to begin their employment. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
HEARINGS
Approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately ten (10) feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to supply electric service to 23 Canterbury Road
*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately ten (10) feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to supply electric service to 23 Canterbury Road. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately ten (10) feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to supply electric service to 23 Canterbury Road. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately forty (40) feet of conduit within the public right- of-way to supply electric service to the Winning Farm development
*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately forty (40) feet of conduit within the public right- of-way to supply electric service to the Winning Farm development. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately forty (40) feet of conduit within the public right- of-way to supply electric service to the Winning Farm development. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
BUSINESS
Reappoint Deborah Melkonian to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire March 31, 2022
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Deborah Melkonian to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire March 31, 2022. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Deborah Melkonian to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire March 31, 2022. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Reappoint Ashley Stevens to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 20, 2022
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Ashley Stevens to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 20, 2022. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Ashley Stevens to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 20, 2022. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Reappoint Michael Beauvais to the Field Management Committee for a term to expire July 19, 2021
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Michael Beauvais to the Field Management Committee for a term to expire July 19, 2021. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Michael Beauvais to the Field Management Committee for a term to expire July 19, 2021. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Reappoint Lauren Costello to the Wildwood Advisory Board for a term to expire May 31, 2022
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Lauren Costello to the Wildwood Advisory Board for a term to expire May 31, 2022. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint Lauren Costello to the Wildwood Advisory Board for a term to expire May 31, 2022. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Muraco School
Authorize the Town Manager and Department of Public Works proceed with the design and construction needed to install a sidewalk on the north side of Bates Road from Washington Street to the Muraco...
*Motion The Select Board authorize the Town Manager and Department of Public Works proceed with the design and construction needed to install a sidewalk on the north side of Bates Road from Washington Street to the Muraco School. Verdicchio - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion The Select Board authorize the Town Manager and Department of Public Works proceed with the design and construction needed to install a sidewalk on the north side of Bates Road from Washington Street to the Muraco School. Verdicchio - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Winchester Hospital PILOT Agreement
Approve the extension of the June 30, 2019 Winchester Hospital PILOT agreement contract in regard to 1021 Main Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the extension of the June 30, 2019 Winchester Hospital PILOT agreement contract in regard to 1021 Main Street. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the extension of the June 30, 2019 Winchester Hospital PILOT agreement contract in regard to 1021 Main Street. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Amy Rindskopf - July 30 & August 11, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - August 1, 2019 - Griffin Museum...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Amy Rindskopf - July 30 & August 11, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - August 1, 2019 - Griffin Museum; David Houghton - August 3, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Archie McIntyre - August 4, 7, 15, 17, 24 & 31, 2019 - Wright- Locke Farm Conservancy. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Amy Rindskopf - July 30 & August 11, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - August 1, 2019 - Griffin Museum; David Houghton - August 3, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Archie McIntyre - August 4, 7, 15, 17, 24 & 31, 2019 - Wright- Locke Farm Conservancy. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Approve the staging permit for Poyant Signs for Tara Realty at 539 Main Street to remove/reinstall the sign and awning so that the building can be painted
*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Poyant Signs for Tara Realty at 539 Main Street to remove/reinstall the sign and awning so that the building can be painted. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Poyant Signs for Tara Realty at 539 Main Street to remove/reinstall the sign and awning so that the building can be painted. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Approve the staging permit for Quill Construction for Tara Realty at 539 Main Street to paint the outside of the building
*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Quill Construction for Tara Realty at 539 Main Street to paint the outside of the building. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Quill Construction for Tara Realty at 539 Main Street to paint the outside of the building. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $12,000 from the John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation for the pilot initiative "Interface
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $12,000 from the John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation for the pilot initiative "Interface. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $12,000 from the John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation for the pilot initiative "Interface. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation, Inc. as a continuation of a 10 year sustainable grant
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation, Inc. as a continuation of a 10 year sustainable grant. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation, Inc. as a continuation of a 10 year sustainable grant. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of two benches to be installed at Davidson Park on Cross Street in memory of George T. Davidson
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of two benches to be installed at Davidson Park on Cross Street in memory of George T. Davidson. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of two benches to be installed at Davidson Park on Cross Street in memory of George T. Davidson. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $970.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $970.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $970.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
MEETING SCHEDLUE AND AGENDA TOPICS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Verdicchio Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio VOTED
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, VerdicchioJacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown. The roll call does not list Amy Shapiro, who was present; that member is 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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