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May 21, 2020
4 recorded votes, 1 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
Personnel Board Article #23
Recommends favorable action on the Personnel Board Article 23 as presented by Human Resources Director Michelle Vibert
*Motion That the Select Board recommends favorable action on the Personnel Board Article 23 as presented by Human Resources Director Michelle Vibert. 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 recommends favorable action on the Personnel Board Article 23 as presented by Human Resources Director Michelle Vibert. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: In favor: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt (Motion passes 4-1).” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Griffin Museum-Winchester Cultural District Photoville Fence
Approve the installation of the Photoville Exhibit as requested by the Griffin Museum and the Cultural district that would be starting June 17th and it would be excluding any installation on the...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of the Photoville Exhibit as requested by the Griffin Museum and the Cultural district that would be starting June 17th and it would be excluding any installation on the streets, as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of the Photoville Exhibit as requested by the Griffin Museum and the Cultural district that would be starting June 17th and it would be excluding any installation on the streets, as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Black Horse Tavern Outdoor Seating
Authorize Mr. Covino and the Black Horse Tavern location outdoor seating on Waterfield/Thompson Street as shown in their application on the condition that all of this will be approved by the Board...
*Motion That the Select Board authorize Mr. Covino and the Black Horse Tavern location outdoor seating on Waterfield/Thompson Street as shown in their application on the condition that all of this will be approved by the Board of Health, consistent with all regulations related to disability access and continued processing with the Town. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize Mr. Covino and the Black Horse Tavern location outdoor seating on Waterfield/Thompson Street as shown in their application on the condition that all of this will be approved by the Board of Health, consistent with all regulations related to disability access and continued processing with the Town. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
MATTERS OF THE AUDIENCE
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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