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May 7, 2020
12 recorded votes, 2 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
Approve the emergency order of the Board of Health to restrict showings of real property to remain in effect until at least May 18, 2020 or until the Governor's order is lifted
*Motion That the Select Board approve the emergency order of the Board of Health to restrict showings of real property to remain in effect until at least May 18, 2020 or until the Governor's order is lifted. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the emergency order of the Board of Health to restrict showings of real property to remain in effect until at least May 18, 2020 or until the Governor's order is lifted. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Authorize the Town Clerk's request to transfer from the Police Patrol Permanent Salary Account #0121121-51101 to Town Clerk Professional Services account #0116102-53118 in the amount of $15,000
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Clerk's request to transfer from the Police Patrol Permanent Salary Account #0121121-51101 to Town Clerk Professional Services account #0116102-53118 in the amount of $15,000. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Clerk's request to transfer from the Police Patrol Permanent Salary Account #0121121-51101 to Town Clerk Professional Services account #0116102-53118 in the amount of $15,000. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Waterfield Crossing for Tri-Community Bike Path
Does not move ahead with the Toole evaluation at this time. We do go ahead and have DPW do the curb cuts and bike path markings, provided that DPW does the work after the construction project at...
*Motion That the Select Board does not move ahead with the Toole evaluation at this time. We do go ahead and have DPW do the curb cuts and bike path markings, provided that DPW does the work after the construction project at Mystic Valley Parkway and Waterfield Road has been completed. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: In favor: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt (Motion passes 4-1)
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, Verdicchio, WelchNo: Bettencourt
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board does not move ahead with the Toole evaluation at this time. We do go ahead and have DPW do the curb cuts and bike path markings, provided that DPW does the work after the construction project at Mystic Valley Parkway and Waterfield Road has been completed. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: In favor: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt (Motion passes 4-1).” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Fire Fighters, Police Patrol & Police Superior Officers Contracts
Reconsider the MOUs for the Fire Fighters, Police Superior Officers and Police Patrol
*Motion That the Select Board reconsider the MOUs for the Fire Fighters, Police Superior Officers and Police Patrol. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: In favor: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch, Bettencourt VOTED Not in favor: Goluboff (Motion passes 4-1)
Yes: Bettencourt, Shapiro, Verdicchio, WelchNo: Goluboff
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reconsider the MOUs for the Fire Fighters, Police Superior Officers and Police Patrol. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: In favor: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch, Bettencourt VOTED Not in favor: Goluboff (Motion passes 4-1).” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Defer the Citizens Petition for Town Meeting by Mr. Nagamoto and Mr. Miller to Fall Town Meeting
*Motion That the Select Board defer the Citizens Petition for Town Meeting by Mr. Nagamoto and Mr. Miller to Fall Town Meeting. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board defer the Citizens Petition for Town Meeting by Mr. Nagamoto and Mr. Miller to Fall Town Meeting. 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; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to union contract negotiations, specifically the Firefighters, Police Patrol Officers and Police Superior Officers. Verdicchio - Welch 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; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to union contract negotiations, specifically the Firefighters, Police Patrol Officers and Police Superior Officers. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
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)
Rescind our vote to reconsider the Memorandum of Agreements for the Police Patrol, Police Superior Officers and Fire Fighters
*Motion: That the Select Board rescind our vote to reconsider the Memorandum of Agreements for the Police Patrol, Police Superior Officers and Fire Fighters. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board rescind our vote to reconsider the Memorandum of Agreements for the Police Patrol, Police Superior Officers and Fire Fighters. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Patrol Association
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Patrol Association. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Patrol Association. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Superiors Association
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Superiors Association. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Superiors Association. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Fire Fighters Association
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Fire Fighters Association. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Fire Fighters Association. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the day. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the day. 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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