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May 28, 2020
4 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, Mariano Goluboff, Amy Shapiro
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
House Bear Brewing Special Permit for Farmers Market
Approve the House Bear Brewing LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit for the Winchester Farmers Market to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturdays from June 13, 2020 to October 31, 2020
*Motion That the Select Board approve the House Bear Brewing LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit for the Winchester Farmers Market to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturdays from June 13, 2020 to October 31, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the House Bear Brewing LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit for the Winchester Farmers Market to sell alcoholic beverages on Saturdays from June 13, 2020 to October 31, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Election Warrant
Election Warrant
2. Election Warrant - Vice Chair Verdicchio 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, Precincts 3 and 4 at the McCall School Gymnasium, Precincts 5 and 6 at the Vinson Owen Gymnasium and Precincts 7 and 8 at the Lynch School Gymnasium, on: SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2020 From 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION for the election of 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. Two 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, Precinct 5 has one 2yr. vacancy as well as Precinct 7 has one 2yr. 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 28th day of May, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: In favor: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch , Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“2. Election Warrant - Vice Chair Verdicchio 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, Precincts 3 and 4 at the McCall School Gymnasium, Precincts 5 and 6 at the Vinson Owen Gymnasium and Precincts 7 and 8 at the Lynch School Gymnasium, on: SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2020 From 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION for the election of 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. Two 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, Precinct 5 has one 2yr. vacancy as well as Precinct 7 has one 2yr. 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 28th day of May, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: In favor: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Welch , Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Remote Town Meeting
Approve that this motion be adopted as presented with the understanding that the date in the last clause is June 11
*Motion That the Select Board approve that this motion be adopted as presented with the understanding that the date in the last clause is June 11. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve that this motion be adopted as presented with the understanding that the date in the last clause is June 11. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Motion Book Presentation Assignments
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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