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November 4, 2019
5 recorded votes, 0 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. Welch - 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. Welch - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, 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 - Verdicchio 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 - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Appointments
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Max Coffin to begin his employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Max Coffin to begin his 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 Max Coffin to begin his employment. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Solar Panel Installation at Wright-Locke Farm
Board, under Section 8.1 of the Lease between the Town of Winchester (Landlord) and the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy, Inc. (Tenant) dated November, 2011 approve installation of the panels by the...
*Motion That the Select Board, under Section 8.1 of the Lease between the Town of Winchester (Landlord) and the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy, Inc. (Tenant) dated November, 2011 approve installation of the panels by the Tenant in keeping with all laws and regulations and that the solar panels, associated equipment and any payments, incentives or rebates from the solar power project shall remain the property of the Tenant. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board, under Section 8.1 of the Lease between the Town of Winchester (Landlord) and the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy, Inc. (Tenant) dated November, 2011 approve installation of the panels by the Tenant in keeping with all laws and regulations and that the solar panels, associated equipment and any payments, incentives or rebates from the solar power project shall remain the property of the Tenant. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session
*Motion: That the Select Board recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recess to the floor of Town Meeting not to return to public session. Bettencourt - Welch Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, 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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