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Winchester Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

August 19, 2019

13 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Michael Bettencourt took part remotely.

Present: Mariano Goluboff, Susan Verdicchio, Amy Shapiro, Michael Bettencourt

Absent: Jacqueline Welch

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...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

*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. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioThe 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. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioThe 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, to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS

Accept, with gratitude, the donations of $13,500 to support the Saltmarsh Park

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donations of $13,500 to support the Saltmarsh Park. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioThe roll call does not list Michael Bettencourt, who was present; that member is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donations of $13,500 to support the Saltmarsh Park. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to be used for Tick Testing conducted by UMASS Amherst

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to be used for Tick Testing conducted by UMASS Amherst. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioThe roll call does not list Michael Bettencourt, who was present; that member is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to be used for Tick Testing conducted by UMASS Amherst. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,500 from McDonald's to be used for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community Sachem Leads Program

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,500 from McDonald's to be used for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community Sachem Leads Program. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioThe roll call does not list Michael Bettencourt, who was present; that member is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,500 from McDonald's to be used for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community Sachem Leads Program. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

LICENSES

Approve the transfer of the Wine and Malt Beverages Only Retail Package Store license from Amberghini, Inc., d/b/a Craft Beer Cellar to Ramilla Convenience, Inc. d/b/a Dairy Barn, 864 Main Street...

Minutes, page 3

ApproveFailed · 0–4

*Motion: That the Select Board approve the transfer of the Wine and Malt Beverages Only Retail Package Store license from Amberghini, Inc., d/b/a Craft Beer Cellar to Ramilla Convenience, Inc. d/b/a Dairy Barn, 864 Main Street, Winchester MA. Verdicchio - Shapiro Opposed: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio, Shapiro MOTION FAILED

No: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Shapiro, Verdicchio

From the minutes

“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the transfer of the Wine and Malt Beverages Only Retail Package Store license from Amberghini, Inc., d/b/a Craft Beer Cellar to Ramilla Convenience, Inc. d/b/a Dairy Barn, 864 Main Street, Winchester MA. Verdicchio - Shapiro Opposed: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio, Shapiro MOTION FAILED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Bond Approval

I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held August 19, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

*Motion I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held August 19, 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 $8,845,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated August 22, 2019 (the "Bonds") to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $9,481,429.41 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2020 $230,000 5.00% 2032 $395,000 3.00% 2021 315,000 5.00 2033 405,000 2.00 2022 320,000 5.00 2034 405,000 2.00 2023 325,000 5.00 2035 410,000 2.125 2024 335,000 5.00 2036 420,000 2.25 2025 340,000 5.00 2037 425,000 2.25 2026 350,000 5.00 2038 430,000 2.25 2027 360,000 5.00 2039 430,000 2.375 2028 370,000 5.00 2040 270,000 2.375 2029 375,000 3.00 2041 280,000 2.50 2030 385,000 3.00 2044 880,000 2.50 2031 390,000 3.00 Further Voted: that the Bonds maturing on August 15, 2044 (a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due August 15, 2044 Year Amount 2042 $285,000 2043 $295,000 2044* $300,000 *Final Maturity Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated August 6, 2019 and a final Official Statement dated August 13, 2019 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. 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 votes. 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 Bonds were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. Shapiro - Verdicchio Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

From the minutes

“*Motion I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held August 19, 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 $8,845,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated August 22, 2019 (the "Bonds") to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $9,481,429.41 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2020 $230,000 5.00% 2032 $395,000 3.00% 2021 315,000 5.00 2033 405,000 2.00 2022 320,000 5.00 2034 405,000 2.00 2023 325,000 5.00 2035 410,000 2.125 2024 335,000 5.00 2036 420,000 2.25 2025 340,000 5.00 2037 425,000 2.25 2026 350,000 5.00 2038 430,000 2.25 2027 360,000 5.00 2039 430,000 2.375 2028 370,000 5.00 2040 270,000 2.375 2029 375,000 3.00 2041 280,000 2.50 2030 385,000 3.00 2044 880,000 2.50 2031 390,000 3.00 Further Voted: that the Bonds maturing on August 15, 2044 (a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due August 15, 2044 Year Amount 2042 $285,000 2043 $295,000 2044* $300,000 *Final Maturity Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated August 6, 2019 and a final Official Statement dated August 13, 2019 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. 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 votes. 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 Bonds were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. Shapiro - Verdicchio Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Verdicchio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Reappoint Kevin Drum to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2022

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Kevin Drum to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Kevin Drum to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

CONSENT AGE NDA

Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - August 22, 2019 - Studio on the Common; Dianna Kenosian, Boston Best Bartending - August 30, 2019 -...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - August 22, 2019 - Studio on the Common; Dianna Kenosian, Boston Best Bartending - August 30, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm; George Huggins, Ethnica Catering - September 14, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Nancy Polcari for Winchester Seniors Assoc. - September 20, 2019 & October 10, 2019 - Jenks Senior Center; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - October 5, 2019 - Temple Shir Takvah; Yoscary Gonzalez for Event Staffing By Josie - August 24, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Amy Rindskopf - September 8, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Gail Ockerbloom for Studio on the Common - August 22, 2019 - Studio on the Common; Dianna Kenosian, Boston Best Bartending - August 30, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm; George Huggins, Ethnica Catering - September 14, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Nancy Polcari for Winchester Seniors Assoc. - September 20, 2019 & October 10, 2019 - Jenks Senior Center; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - October 5, 2019 - Temple Shir Takvah; Yoscary Gonzalez for Event Staffing By Josie - August 24, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Amy Rindskopf - September 8, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the staging permit for MP Masonry, Inc. for John Moriarty (Winchester Pharmacy) - 3 Church Street - Mortar & Sandstone repair; cleaning and caulking the façade

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for MP Masonry, Inc. for John Moriarty (Winchester Pharmacy) - 3 Church Street - Mortar & Sandstone repair; cleaning and caulking the façade. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for MP Masonry, Inc. for John Moriarty (Winchester Pharmacy) - 3 Church Street - Mortar & Sandstone repair; cleaning and caulking the façade. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee for FY2020

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

*Motion That the Select Board appoint James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee for FY2020. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board appoint James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee for FY2020. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve Jennifer Chin, Boston Bodhi Meditation Center, non-profit organization located in Medford request to use the Town Common for an outdoor picnic on Sunday, September 8, 2019 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

*Motion That the Select Board approve Jennifer Chin, Boston Bodhi Meditation Center, non-profit organization located in Medford request to use the Town Common for an outdoor picnic on Sunday, September 8, 2019 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board approve Jennifer Chin, Boston Bodhi Meditation Center, non-profit organization located in Medford request to use the Town Common for an outdoor picnic on Sunday, September 8, 2019 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED

From the minutes

“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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