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June 29, 2020
10 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
OPENING
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; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with non-union personnel. Verdicchio - Shapiro 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; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with non-union personnel. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
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 - Shapiro 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 - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to the Winchester Police Department for the purchase of new Honor Guard Uniforms
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to the Winchester Police Department for the purchase of new Honor Guard Uniforms. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to the Winchester Police Department for the purchase of new Honor Guard Uniforms. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Verizon Franchise Agreement
Approve the Verizon Cable Television Renewal License as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Verizon Cable Television Renewal License as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Verizon Cable Television Renewal License as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Waterfield Road Crosswalk (Toole Design Group Recommendation)
Approve to install a new crosswalk across Waterfield by the bridge and having DPW work with the contractor to do the work of installing the ramps and painting the crosswalk
*Motion That the Select Board approve to install a new crosswalk across Waterfield by the bridge and having DPW work with the contractor to do the work of installing the ramps and painting the crosswalk. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve to install a new crosswalk across Waterfield by the bridge and having DPW work with the contractor to do the work of installing the ramps and painting the crosswalk. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
MBTA Cost Sharing Agreement
Approve the cost sharing agreement letter as presented and authorize the Chair to send it to the MBTA
*Motion That the Select Board approve the cost sharing agreement letter as presented and authorize the Chair to send it to the MBTA. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the cost sharing agreement letter as presented and authorize the Chair to send it to the MBTA. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Renew Comptroller 's Contract
Renew the Comptroller's contract with a salary adjustment of 13%
*Motion That the Select Board renew the Comptroller's contract with a salary adjustment of 13%. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board renew the Comptroller's contract with a salary adjustment of 13%. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Clearway Solar
Approve the Clearway Solar agreement as presented with termination fees based on the two years of lost revenue, the lower termination fees, subject to review and approval by counsel
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Clearway Solar agreement as presented with termination fees based on the two years of lost revenue, the lower termination fees, subject to review and approval by counsel. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Clearway Solar agreement as presented with termination fees based on the two years of lost revenue, the lower termination fees, subject to review and approval by counsel. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the staging & parking permit at 7-11 Thompson Street to LoPresti Contracting Inc. to replace the brick façade on top of the store front
*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging & parking permit at 7-11 Thompson Street to LoPresti Contracting Inc. to replace the brick façade on top of the store front. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging & parking permit at 7-11 Thompson Street to LoPresti Contracting Inc. to replace the brick façade on top of the store front. 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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