MassVoter.com← Winchester Select BoardWinchester Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 10, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Bettencourt, Jacqueline Welch, Susan Verdicchio, Mariano Goluboff, Amy Shapiro
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, donation of $2,000.00 from the Johnston family to be used towards future supplies for the Fire Department
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donation of $2,000.00 from the Johnston family to be used towards future supplies for the Fire Department. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donation of $2,000.00 from the Johnston family to be used towards future supplies for the Fire Department. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Appointments
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Thomas Connolly and Timothy Cotreau to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Thomas Connolly and Timothy Cotreau 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 Connolly and Timothy Cotreau to begin their employment. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Committee & Commissions
Reappoint Helen Philliou to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Helen Philliou to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2023. Welch - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Helen Philliou to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2023. Welch - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Verdicchio)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Rachael Marks for Premier Catering - March 7, 2020 - Town Hall Auditorium; Cathy Parker for Studio on the Common - February 26 & 27, March 11, 18 &...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Rachael Marks for Premier Catering - March 7, 2020 - Town Hall Auditorium; Cathy Parker for Studio on the Common - February 26 & 27, March 11, 18 & 25 and April 1, 2020 - Studio on the Common; Nancy Polcari for Winchester Seniors Assoc. - April 29, 2020. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Rachael Marks for Premier Catering - March 7, 2020 - Town Hall Auditorium; Cathy Parker for Studio on the Common - February 26 & 27, March 11, 18 & 25 and April 1, 2020 - Studio on the Common; Nancy Polcari for Winchester Seniors Assoc. - April 29, 2020. Bettencourt - Welch All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Welch)
Approve the Parade Permit: En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 16, 2020 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Parade Permit: En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 16, 2020 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade Welch - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Parade Permit: En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 16, 2020 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade Welch - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Verdicchio)
Approve the Public Amusement License: En Ka Society for En Ka Fair - Friday/Saturday, May 15 and 16, 2020
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License: En Ka Society for En Ka Fair - Friday/Saturday, May 15 and 16, 2020 Welch - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License: En Ka Society for En Ka Fair - Friday/Saturday, May 15 and 16, 2020 Welch - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Verdicchio)
Approve the minutes for the January 6 & 27, 2020 meetings
*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for the January 6 & 27, 2020 meetings. Welch - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for the January 6 & 27, 2020 meetings. Welch - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Verdicchio)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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; 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; Collective Bargaining Negotiations Update: MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation Welch - 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 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; 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; Collective Bargaining Negotiations Update: MGL Chapter 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation Welch - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Verdicchio)
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. Welch - 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. Welch - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Verdicchio)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Welch - Verdicchio Roll Call: Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio VOTED
Yes: Bettencourt, Verdicchio, WelchThe roll call does not list Mariano Goluboff and Amy Shapiro, who were present; they are not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Welch - Verdicchio Roll Call: Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Verdicchio)
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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