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July 20, 2020
8 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, Amy Shapiro, Mariano Goluboff
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $33,333 to the Council on Aging from the Cummings Foundation for the first- year funding of a three-year initiative to promote cultural...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $33,333 to the Council on Aging from the Cummings Foundation for the first- year funding of a three-year initiative to promote cultural competency at the Jenks Center and $280 to the Council on Aging Gift Account. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $33,333 to the Council on Aging from the Cummings Foundation for the first- year funding of a three-year initiative to promote cultural competency at the Jenks Center and $280 to the Council on Aging Gift Account. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Common Victualler License
Approve the Common Victualler License to Neil DeRosa, Bagels 'n' Brew at 748 Main Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler License to Neil DeRosa, Bagels 'n' Brew at 748 Main Street. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler License to Neil DeRosa, Bagels 'n' Brew at 748 Main Street. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Woburn Vale Project
Authorize the Town Manager to hire one or more consultants to conduct peer reviews of a proposed development in Woburn called The Vale, including the project's storm water management and flooding...
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to hire one or more consultants to conduct peer reviews of a proposed development in Woburn called The Vale, including the project's storm water management and flooding impacts, its energy use and climate change mitigation measures, and its impacts on wildlife habitat, as well as any others deemed appropriate by the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall have the authority to negotiate and enter into a contract with each such consultant, including to determine the specific scope of work and cost. Under G.L. c. 30B, § 1(b)(32A), any such contract will be exempt from public procurement requirements. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to hire one or more consultants to conduct peer reviews of a proposed development in Woburn called The Vale, including the project's storm water management and flooding impacts, its energy use and climate change mitigation measures, and its impacts on wildlife habitat, as well as any others deemed appropriate by the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall have the authority to negotiate and enter into a contract with each such consultant, including to determine the specific scope of work and cost. Under G.L. c. 30B, § 1(b)(32A), any such contract will be exempt from public procurement requirements. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Waive the service charge for any Winchester resident who qualifies for the Low Income Water & Sewer rates. The income levels that are used for qualifying for these rates are those of the fuel...
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the service charge for any Winchester resident who qualifies for the Low Income Water & Sewer rates. The income levels that are used for qualifying for these rates are those of the fuel assistance program. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Verdicchio, WelchThe roll call does not list Amy Shapiro, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board waive the service charge for any Winchester resident who qualifies for the Low Income Water & Sewer rates. The income levels that are used for qualifying for these rates are those of the fuel assistance program. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Forward the Third Amendment to Pilot Agreement that extends the 1021 Pilot agreement through June 30, 2020 to Winchester Hospital
*Motion That the Select Board forward the Third Amendment to Pilot Agreement that extends the 1021 Pilot agreement through June 30, 2020 to Winchester Hospital. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board forward the Third Amendment to Pilot Agreement that extends the 1021 Pilot agreement through June 30, 2020 to Winchester Hospital. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve John Fleming and Thomas Carr as Special Municipal Employees for the Recreation Department
*Motion That the Select Board approve John Fleming and Thomas Carr as Special Municipal Employees for the Recreation Department. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve John Fleming and Thomas Carr as Special Municipal Employees for the Recreation Department. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the minutes for April 6, 13 & 27, 2020 and May 4 & 18, 2020
*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for April 6, 13 & 27, 2020 and May 4 & 18, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for April 6, 13 & 27, 2020 and May 4 & 18, 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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