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May 4, 2020
13 recorded votes, 0 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, Amy Shapiro, Mariano Goluboff
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Reappoint to the Conservation Commission, Keri Layton and Zeke Nims for a new term to expire March 31, 2022
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint to the Conservation Commission, Keri Layton and Zeke Nims for a new term to expire March 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint to the Conservation Commission, Keri Layton and Zeke Nims for a new term to expire March 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Reappoint to the Conservation Commission, Christian Mango and David Miller for a new term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion: That the Select Board reappoint to the Conservation Commission, Christian Mango and David Miller for a new 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 to the Conservation Commission, Christian Mango and David Miller for a new term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
State of Emergency
Extend our existing order on showing real estate to midnight, Thursday, May 7th
*Motion: That the Select Board extend our existing order on showing real estate to midnight, Thursday, May 7th. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board extend our existing order on showing real estate to midnight, Thursday, May 7th. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Five Points Development
Authorize and direct Counsel to revise this First Amendment to the Development Agreement - Highland Avenue to add a representation that the developer intends to sell the lots and add a long range...
*Motion: That the Select Board authorize and direct Counsel to revise this First Amendment to the Development Agreement - Highland Avenue to add a representation that the developer intends to sell the lots and add a long range outside date of the time that he has to do that. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board authorize and direct Counsel to revise this First Amendment to the Development Agreement - Highland Avenue to add a representation that the developer intends to sell the lots and add a long range outside date of the time that he has to do that. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Committees & Commissions
Reappoint Mary O'Brien to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Mary O'Brien to the Board of Registrars 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 Mary O'Brien to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Reappoint Edward Lamson to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Edward Lamson to the Council on Aging 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 Edward Lamson to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Appoint Rebecca Dodge to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Rebecca Dodge to the Council on Aging 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 appoint Rebecca Dodge to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Reappoint Elizabeth Brodbine Ghoniem to the Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Elizabeth Brodbine Ghoniem to the Traffic & Transportation 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 Elizabeth Brodbine Ghoniem to the Traffic & Transportation 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 Domenic Testa to the Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Domenic Testa to the Traffic & Transportation 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 Domenic Testa to the Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Appoint Michelle Camarota Walsh to the Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Michelle Camarota Walsh to the Traffic & Transportation 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 appoint Michelle Camarota Walsh to the Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Authorize the request to transfer $74,144.12 from various accounts to the Town Hall and Public Safety Building Generator Account to cover cost overrides as presented
*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the request to transfer $74,144.12 from various accounts to the Town Hall and Public Safety Building Generator Account to cover cost overrides as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the request to transfer $74,144.12 from various accounts to the Town Hall and Public Safety Building Generator Account to cover cost overrides as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the request from Paula Tognarelli, Griffin Museum Executive Director, to hang banners on twenty-two light poles for the Photoville Fence event from June 11 to August 27, 2020
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the request from Paula Tognarelli, Griffin Museum Executive Director, to hang banners on twenty-two light poles for the Photoville Fence event from June 11 to August 27, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the request from Paula Tognarelli, Griffin Museum Executive Director, to hang banners on twenty-two light poles for the Photoville Fence event from June 11 to August 27, 2020. 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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