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April 6, 2020
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The board met remotely (Zoom), with roll-call votes.
Present: Michael Bettencourt, Susan Verdicchio, Jacqueline Welch, Mariano Goluboff, Amy Shapiro
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
State of Emergency
Extend the due date of bills for taxes from May 1 to June 1, 2020
*Motion That the Select Board extend the due date of bills for taxes from May 1 to June 1, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board extend the due date of bills for taxes from May 1 to June 1, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Waive the payment of interest and other penalty for late payment of any excise, tax, betterment assessment or apportionment thereof, water rate or annual sewer use or other charge added to a tax...
*Motion That the Select Board waive the payment of interest and other penalty for late payment of any excise, tax, betterment assessment or apportionment thereof, water rate or annual sewer use or other charge added to a tax for payments made after its respective due date but before June 30, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board waive the payment of interest and other penalty for late payment of any excise, tax, betterment assessment or apportionment thereof, water rate or annual sewer use or other charge added to a tax for payments made after its respective due date but before June 30, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Fire, Police Superior & Patrol Unions MOU
Ratify the MOU agreement between the Town of Winchester and the Winchester Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1564 for the period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board ratify the MOU agreement between the Town of Winchester and the Winchester Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1564 for the period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call - In favor: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt (Motion passes 4-1)
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, Verdicchio, WelchNo: Bettencourt
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board ratify the MOU agreement between the Town of Winchester and the Winchester Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1564 for the period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call - In favor: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt (Motion passes 4-1).” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Ratify the MOU agreement between the Town of Winchester and the Winchester Police Patrol Officers Association MCOP Local 211 for the period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board ratify the MOU agreement between the Town of Winchester and the Winchester Police Patrol Officers Association MCOP Local 211 for the period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call - In favor: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt (Motion passes 4-1)
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, Verdicchio, WelchNo: Bettencourt
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board ratify the MOU agreement between the Town of Winchester and the Winchester Police Patrol Officers Association MCOP Local 211 for the period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call - In favor: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt (Motion passes 4-1).” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Ratify the MOU agreement between the Town of Winchester and the Winchester Police Superior Officers' Association MCOP Local 256 for the period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board ratify the MOU agreement between the Town of Winchester and the Winchester Police Superior Officers' Association MCOP Local 256 for the period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call - In favor: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt (Motion passes 4-1)
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, Verdicchio, WelchNo: Bettencourt
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board ratify the MOU agreement between the Town of Winchester and the Winchester Police Superior Officers' Association MCOP Local 256 for the period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call - In favor: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt (Motion passes 4-1).” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Water/Sewer Rates
Approve service fee increase from $5.00 to $30.00 per quarterly bill and the Water & Sewer rate increases as presented as Option 7 at the meeting which reflect a 12% increase. Both increases...
*Motion That the Select Board approve service fee increase from $5.00 to $30.00 per quarterly bill and the Water & Sewer rate increases as presented as Option 7 at the meeting which reflect a 12% increase. Both increases effective July 1. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve service fee increase from $5.00 to $30.00 per quarterly bill and the Water & Sewer rate increases as presented as Option 7 at the meeting which reflect a 12% increase. Both increases effective July 1. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Restaurant Curb Side Delivery/Takeout
Approve the plan of short-term parking spaces that was presented and we authorize the Town Manager to work with businesses to designate short-term parking spaces for curb side pickup
*Motion That the Select Board approve the plan of short-term parking spaces that was presented and we authorize the Town Manager to work with businesses to designate short-term parking spaces for curb side pickup. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the plan of short-term parking spaces that was presented and we authorize the Town Manager to work with businesses to designate short-term parking spaces for curb side pickup. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Leave it up to the Town Manager, Police and DPW to determine when will work best for time limitations
*Motion Amendment That the Select Board leave it up to the Town Manager, Police and DPW to determine when will work best for time limitations. Goluboff - Verdicchio Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion Amendment That the Select Board leave it up to the Town Manager, Police and DPW to determine when will work best for time limitations. Goluboff - Verdicchio Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Verdicchio)
Town Meeting
Board, due to the rescheduling of the 2020 Spring Town Meeting to June 8th the warrant shall be open until Friday, April 24, 2020 when the warrant shall be closed
*Motion That the Select Board, due to the rescheduling of the 2020 Spring Town Meeting to June 8th the warrant shall be open until Friday, April 24, 2020 when the warrant shall be closed. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board, due to the rescheduling of the 2020 Spring Town Meeting to June 8th the warrant shall be open until Friday, April 24, 2020 when the warrant shall be closed. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Committees & Commissions
Reappoint Nancy Schrock to the Archives Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Nancy Schrock to the Archives Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Nancy Schrock to the Archives Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Reappoint Robert MacIntosh to the Commissioners of Trust Funds for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Robert MacIntosh to the Commissioners of Trust Funds for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Robert MacIntosh to the Commissioners of Trust Funds for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Reappoint Pamela Boerner to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Pamela Boerner to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Pamela Boerner to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
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. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, 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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