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October 28, 2019
30 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 1) Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 1) Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. 2) MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. Bettencourt - Shapiro 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 1) Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. 2) MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. Bettencourt - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
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 - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $800 to support the Saltmarsh Park
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $800 to support the Saltmarsh Park. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $800 to support the Saltmarsh Park. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $7,800, including $5,000 from David & Fenton Stirling, to support the Saltmarsh Park
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $7,800, including $5,000 from David & Fenton Stirling, to support the Saltmarsh Park. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $7,800, including $5,000 from David & Fenton Stirling, to support the Saltmarsh Park. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $1,020 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account and a donation of $4,500 from the Winchester Seniors...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $1,020 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account and a donation of $4,500 from the Winchester Seniors Association to support the "COA Transportation". Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $1,020 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account and a donation of $4,500 from the Winchester Seniors Association to support the "COA Transportation". Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Appointments
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Thomas Call and Timothy Miara to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Thomas Call and Timothy Miara 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 Thomas Call and Timothy Miara 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 12 (12) feet of conduit within the public right-of- way to supply electric service to 26 Fernway
*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 12 (12) feet of conduit within the public right-of- way to supply electric service to 26 Fernway. 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 12 (12) feet of conduit within the public right-of- way to supply electric service to 26 Fernway. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Committee & Commissions
Reappoint Pressed Calabi to the Climate Action Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Pressed Calabi to the Climate Action Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2022. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Pressed Calabi to the Climate Action Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2022. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Appoint Clara Santos as the student representative to the Climate Action Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2020
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Clara Santos as the student representative to the Climate Action Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2020. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Clara Santos as the student representative to the Climate Action Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2020. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Capital Planning Committee Report
Take favorable action for Articles 10 to 16 as presented by the Capital Planning Committee
*Motion That the Select Board take favorable action for Articles 10 to 16 as presented by the Capital Planning Committee. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board take favorable action for Articles 10 to 16 as presented by the Capital Planning Committee. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Affordable Housing Trust
Adopt the Declaration of Trust by the Town of Winchester in accordance with the vote of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting and pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 44, § 55C
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Declaration of Trust by the Town of Winchester in accordance with the vote of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting and pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 44, § 55C. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Declaration of Trust by the Town of Winchester in accordance with the vote of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting and pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 44, § 55C. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Boston Region MPO Ballot
Appoint the Town Manager to sign the Metropolitan Planning Organization Ballot
*Motion That the Select Board appoint the Town Manager to sign the Metropolitan Planning Organization Ballot. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint the Town Manager to sign the Metropolitan Planning Organization Ballot. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Article 4 - Amend Section 3.5.5, Zoning By-Law
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 4 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 4 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 4 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Article 5 - Add an alternate member to the EFPBC
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 5 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 5 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 5 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Article 6 - Add Section 3.13 to Code of By-Law
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 6 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 6 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 6 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Article 8 - Add Chapter 25 to Code of By-laws regarding stormwater
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 8 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 8 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 8 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Article 9 - Appropriate money to the Municipal Housing Trust & Capital Stabilization Fund
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 9 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 9 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 9 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Article 17 - Appropriate money from Parking Meter Fund
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 17 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 17 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Shapiro - Welch 4-0-1 VOTED Absent: Bettencourt
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, Verdicchio, WelchThe vote lists Michael Bettencourt as absent. The count (4-0-1) gives Michael Bettencourt, who was not in the meeting for this vote, as its third number.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 17 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Shapiro - Welch 4-0-1 VOTED Absent: Bettencourt.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Welch)
Article 18 - Appropriate money from Transportation Network Receipts Reserved Fund
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 18 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 18 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 18 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Article 19 - Appropriate money from PEG Access and Cable Related Fund
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 19 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 19 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 19 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Article 20 - Transfer funds from Selectmen's Housing Fund to Municipal Affordable Housing Fund.
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 20 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 20 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 20 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Article 2 1 - Appropriate money to increase/decrease FY2020 Budget
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 21 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 21 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 21 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Article 22 - Transfer funds to pay prior fiscal year expenses
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 22 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 22 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 22 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Article 23 - Increase FY2020 Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 23 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 23 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 23 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Article 24 - Personnel Report
Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 24 as presented by the Personnel Board in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 24 as presented by the Personnel Board in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 24 as presented by the Personnel Board in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Cathy Parker for Studio on the Common - October 30, November 13, 20, & 21, December 4, 2019 - Studio on the Common; Susan Shapiro for Swartz...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Cathy Parker for Studio on the Common - October 30, November 13, 20, & 21, December 4, 2019 - Studio on the Common; Susan Shapiro for Swartz Catering - November 9, 2019 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Dianna Kenosian for Boston Best Bartending - November 8, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Nancy Polcari for Winchester Seniors Assoc. - December 5, 2019 - Jenks Senior Center; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - November 8, 2019 - Griffin Museum Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Cathy Parker for Studio on the Common - October 30, November 13, 20, & 21, December 4, 2019 - Studio on the Common; Susan Shapiro for Swartz Catering - November 9, 2019 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Dianna Kenosian for Boston Best Bartending - November 8, 2019 - Griffin Museum; Nancy Polcari for Winchester Seniors Assoc. - December 5, 2019 - Jenks Senior Center; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - November 8, 2019 - Griffin Museum Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve Barbara O'Connell's request to hold the annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11, 2019
*Motion That the Select Board approve Barbara O'Connell's request to hold the annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11, 2019. Verdicchio - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Barbara O'Connell's request to hold the annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11, 2019. Verdicchio - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Approve the minutes for July 1 & 19, 2019 and August 5 & 19, 2019
*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for July 1 & 19, 2019 and August 5 & 19, 2019. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for July 1 & 19, 2019 and August 5 & 19, 2019. 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, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro 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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