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January 27, 2020
11 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 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; 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; 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. 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 Eversource 345 kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation; 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; 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. 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 $8,200.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA. Specifically $7,500 is to be deposited in the COA Transportation Support Account and $700 in the...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $8,200.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA. Specifically $7,500 is to be deposited in the COA Transportation Support Account and $700 in the COA Gift Account. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $8,200.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA. Specifically $7,500 is to be deposited in the COA Transportation Support Account and $700 in the COA Gift Account. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Sidewalk Policy
Approved the Sidewalk Policy as proposed with the additional changes
*Motion That the Select Board approved the Sidewalk Policy as proposed with the additional changes. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approved the Sidewalk Policy as proposed with the additional changes. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Small Cell Wireless Policy
Adopt the Small Cell Wireless Policy, subject to the change as presented at table
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Small Cell Wireless Policy, subject to the change as presented at table. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Small Cell Wireless Policy, subject to the change as presented at table. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Sign the warrant for the 2020 presidential primary
*Motion To the Constables of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth, you ae hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town of Winchester who are qualified to vote in Primaries to vote at the polling places designated for the several precincts in the Town, namely: Precincts 1 & 2 at the Muraco School Gym, Precincts 3 & 4 at the McCall Middle School Gym, Precincts 5 & 6 at the Vinson-Owen School Cafeteria, and Precincts 7 &8 at the Lynch School Gym, on: Tuesday, the Third Day of March, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the Presidential Primaries for the candidates of political parties (Democrat, Republican, Green Rainbow or Libertarian) for the following offices: PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE for this Commonwealth STATE COMMITTEE MAN for the 2nd Middlesex Senatorial District STATE COMMITTEE MAN for the 5th Middlesex Senatorial District STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN for the 2nd Middlesex Senatorial District STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN for the 5th Middlesex Senatorial District DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE for the Town of Winchester REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE for the Town of Winchester Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with you doings thereon at the time and place of said voting Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion To the Constables of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth, you ae hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town of Winchester who are qualified to vote in Primaries to vote at the polling places designated for the several precincts in the Town, namely: Precincts 1 & 2 at the Muraco School Gym, Precincts 3 & 4 at the McCall Middle School Gym, Precincts 5 & 6 at the Vinson-Owen School Cafeteria, and Precincts 7 &8 at the Lynch School Gym, on: Tuesday, the Third Day of March, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the Presidential Primaries for the candidates of political parties (Democrat, Republican, Green Rainbow or Libertarian) for the following offices: PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE for this Commonwealth STATE COMMITTEE MAN for the 2nd Middlesex Senatorial District STATE COMMITTEE MAN for the 5th Middlesex Senatorial District STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN for the 2nd Middlesex Senatorial District STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN for the 5th Middlesex Senatorial District DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE for the Town of Winchester REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE for the Town of Winchester Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with you doings thereon at the time and place of said voting Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Designate the Winchester Town Hall, Winchester Room as the official polling location for Early Voting as set forth in the schedule provided to the Select Board by the Winchester Town Clerk
*Motion That the Select Board designate the Winchester Town Hall, Winchester Room as the official polling location for Early Voting as set forth in the schedule provided to the Select Board by the Winchester Town Clerk. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board designate the Winchester Town Hall, Winchester Room as the official polling location for Early Voting as set forth in the schedule provided to the Select Board by the Winchester Town Clerk. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTE.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Winchester Senior Association, March 8, Jenks Center; Superior Servers, October 20, Wright-Locke Farm; Winton Club, January 28-February 1, Town...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Winchester Senior Association, March 8, Jenks Center; Superior Servers, October 20, Wright-Locke Farm; Winton Club, January 28-February 1, Town Hall Auditorium Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Winchester Senior Association, March 8, Jenks Center; Superior Servers, October 20, Wright-Locke Farm; Winton Club, January 28-February 1, Town Hall Auditorium Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve the Estate Sales - February 8 and 9, Estate Sale Specialists, 22A Grove Street; February 1 and 2, New England Estate Sale, 19 Highland View Avenue
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Estate Sales - February 8 and 9, Estate Sale Specialists, 22A Grove Street; February 1 and 2, New England Estate Sale, 19 Highland View Avenue Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Estate Sales - February 8 and 9, Estate Sale Specialists, 22A Grove Street; February 1 and 2, New England Estate Sale, 19 Highland View Avenue Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve the minutes for the December 2 & 16, 2019 meetings
*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for the December 2 & 16, 2019 meetings. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for the December 2 & 16, 2019 meetings. 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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