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August 5, 2019
6 recorded votes, 1 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 Eversource 345 kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Eversource 345 kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation. 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 Eversource 345 kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation. Bettencourt - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
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)
LICENSES
Approve the Grant of Location for the installation of a new 4-inch gas main and 2-inch gas service to 94 and 95 High Street
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Grant of Location for the installation of a new 4-inch gas main and 2-inch gas service to 94 and 95 High Street. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Grant of Location for the installation of a new 4-inch gas main and 2-inch gas service to 94 and 95 High Street. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
MWRA Loan Approval
I, the clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 5, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified...
*Motion: I, the clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 5, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: *Voted: That the sale of the $217,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated August 19, 2019, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority) is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2020 $21,750 2025 $21,750 2021 $21,750 2026 $21,750 2022 $21,750 2027 $21,750 2023 $21,750 2028 $21,750 2024 $21,750 2029 $21,750 *Further Voted: That each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A §§ 18-25 as amended. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: I, the clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 5, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: *Voted: That the sale of the $217,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated August 19, 2019, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority) is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2020 $21,750 2025 $21,750 2021 $21,750 2026 $21,750 2022 $21,750 2027 $21,750 2023 $21,750 2028 $21,750 2024 $21,750 2029 $21,750 *Further Voted: That each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A §§ 18-25 as amended. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
TTAC Update
Adopt the policy recommendations of the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee submitted to the Select Board in this memorandum specifically regarding "Do Not Enter", and "Do Not Block...
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the policy recommendations of the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee submitted to the Select Board in this memorandum specifically regarding "Do Not Enter", and "Do Not Block Intersection" signage. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt the policy recommendations of the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee submitted to the Select Board in this memorandum specifically regarding "Do Not Enter", and "Do Not Block Intersection" signage. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio VOTED
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, WelchThe 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 - Welch Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio 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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