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March 9, 2020
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mariano Goluboff, Michael Bettencourt, Susan Verdicchio, Amy Shapiro
Absent: Jacqueline Welch
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 & 3 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy; MGL Ch. 30...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 & 3 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy; 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; Eversource 345 kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation. Bettencourt - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 & 3 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy; 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; Eversource 345 kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation. Bettencourt - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, 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 - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, 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, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, in kind donation of the lights at the Knowlton Stadium from Paul Manganaro and the Winchester Field Development Council
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donation of the lights at the Knowlton Stadium from Paul Manganaro and the Winchester Field Development Council. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donation of the lights at the Knowlton Stadium from Paul Manganaro and the Winchester Field Development Council. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Appointments
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Nicholas Adragna and Brian Medwar to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Nicholas Adragna and Brian Medwar to begin their employment. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Nicholas Adragna and Brian Medwar to begin their employment. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
MBTA
Supports Susan McPhee's request to apply for $100,000 grant in support of Town energy projects - installing LEDs in Ambrose, insulating the Town Hall Auditorium ceiling and installing de-stat fans...
*Motion That the Select Board supports Susan McPhee's request to apply for $100,000 grant in support of Town energy projects - installing LEDs in Ambrose, insulating the Town Hall Auditorium ceiling and installing de-stat fans in the Town Hall Auditorium ceiling. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board supports Susan McPhee's request to apply for $100,000 grant in support of Town energy projects - installing LEDs in Ambrose, insulating the Town Hall Auditorium ceiling and installing de-stat fans in the Town Hall Auditorium ceiling. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Annual Town Election Warrant
Annual Town Election Warrant
8. Annual Town Election Warrant - Vice Chair Bettencourt read the warrant into the record. To the Constables of the Town of Winchester, In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Winchester who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet at the polling places designated for the several precincts in the Town, namely: Precincts 1 and 2 at the Muraco School Gymnasium, Precinct 3 and 4 at the McCall School Gymnasium, Precincts 5 and 6 at the Vinson Owen Cafeteria and Precincts 7 and 8 at the Lynch School Gymnasium, on: Tuesday,, the Thirty First of March, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION for the election of the candidates for the following offices One Moderator 1 yr. Two seats Planning Board 3 yrs. One seat Select Board 3 yrs. One seat School Committee 3 yrs. One seat Board of Assessor 3 yrs. Tow seats Library Bd. Trustees 3 yrs. One seat Board of Health 3 yrs. One seat Housing Authority 5 yrs. Eight Town Meeting Members for three years, in accordance with the revised precinct lines in effect January 1, 2012, for a total of 64 Town Meeting Members. Note: Precinct 2 and 6 have a vacancy for one year; write in candidates are available . Additionally, in Precinct 5 has one 2 yr. vacancy as well as Precinct 7 has one 2 yr. vacancy. Hereof fail not, and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk before the day of said election. Given under our hands and seals this 9th day of March, 2020. Select Board Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“8. Annual Town Election Warrant - Vice Chair Bettencourt read the warrant into the record. To the Constables of the Town of Winchester, In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Winchester who are qualified to vote in Elections to meet at the polling places designated for the several precincts in the Town, namely: Precincts 1 and 2 at the Muraco School Gymnasium, Precinct 3 and 4 at the McCall School Gymnasium, Precincts 5 and 6 at the Vinson Owen Cafeteria and Precincts 7 and 8 at the Lynch School Gymnasium, on: Tuesday,, the Thirty First of March, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION for the election of the candidates for the following offices One Moderator 1 yr. Two seats Planning Board 3 yrs. One seat Select Board 3 yrs. One seat School Committee 3 yrs. One seat Board of Assessor 3 yrs. Tow seats Library Bd. Trustees 3 yrs. One seat Board of Health 3 yrs. One seat Housing Authority 5 yrs. Eight Town Meeting Members for three years, in accordance with the revised precinct lines in effect January 1, 2012, for a total of 64 Town Meeting Members. Note: Precinct 2 and 6 have a vacancy for one year; write in candidates are available . Additionally, in Precinct 5 has one 2 yr. vacancy as well as Precinct 7 has one 2 yr. vacancy. Hereof fail not, and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk before the day of said election. Given under our hands and seals this 9th day of March, 2020. Select Board Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Ruth Wolf for League of Women Voters - April 4, 2020 - Jenks Senior Center; Pauline Call for Winchester Seniors Association - April 26, 2020 - Jenks...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Ruth Wolf for League of Women Voters - April 4, 2020 - Jenks Senior Center; Pauline Call for Winchester Seniors Association - April 26, 2020 - Jenks Senior Center. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Ruth Wolf for League of Women Voters - April 4, 2020 - Jenks Senior Center; Pauline Call for Winchester Seniors Association - April 26, 2020 - Jenks Senior Center. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Approve the Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th, 2020 with a rain date of Sunday, June 7, 2020. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 5th - Block...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th, 2020 with a rain date of Sunday, June 7, 2020. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 5th - Block Party - 5:30 PM - 11 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 6th (or rain date of Sunday, June 7th - 6 AM to 10 PM: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; Converse Pl., and Laraway Rd. until 5 PM only; B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th, 2020 with a rain date of Sunday, June 7, 2020. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 5th - Block Party - 5:30 PM - 11 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 6th (or rain date of Sunday, June 7th - 6 AM to 10 PM: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; Converse Pl., and Laraway Rd. until 5 PM only; B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Approve SkuKong Ou as a Special Municipal Employee for FY2020
*Motion That the Select Board approve SkuKong Ou as a Special Municipal Employee for FY2020. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve SkuKong Ou as a Special Municipal Employee for FY2020. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Verdicchio Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Verdicchio Roll Call: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, 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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