MassVoter.com← Winchester Select BoardWinchester Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 24, 2020
17 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, Amy Shapiro, Mariano Goluboff
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $20,000, which is the 2020 disbursement of the grant awarded to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $20,000, which is the 2020 disbursement of the grant awarded to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community. 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 $20,000, which is the 2020 disbursement of the grant awarded to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Anthony Dolan, Richard Barry and Francisco Arevalo to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Anthony Dolan, Richard Barry and Francisco Arevalo to begin their employment. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Anthony Dolan, Richard Barry and Francisco Arevalo to begin their employment. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
BUSINESS
Approve the Grant of Easement and Orders of Taking for Temporary and Permanent Easements regarding Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Project for 137, 140, 142, 146, 149, 150, 154, 157, 164, and...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Grant of Easement and Orders of Taking for Temporary and Permanent Easements regarding Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Project for 137, 140, 142, 146, 149, 150, 154, 157, 164, and 170 Ridge Street, 2 Vinson Circle, 75, 76, and 78 Johnson Road, and 1 Aricia Lane. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Grant of Easement and Orders of Taking for Temporary and Permanent Easements regarding Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Project for 137, 140, 142, 146, 149, 150, 154, 157, 164, and 170 Ridge Street, 2 Vinson Circle, 75, 76, and 78 Johnson Road, and 1 Aricia Lane. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Acquire a permanent easement in, on, over, across, under and along the Permanent Easement Area by eminent domain pursuant to M.G.L. c. 79 for municipal purposes, and to award the damages shown on...
*Motion That the Select Board acquire a permanent easement in, on, over, across, under and along the Permanent Easement Area by eminent domain pursuant to M.G.L. c. 79 for municipal purposes, and to award the damages shown on the Order of Taking for the Permanent Easement Area presented at the Select Board's August 24, 2020 meeting, and to authorize the Town Manager to take any and all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete such taking and acquisition, including without limitation recording the Order of Taking, providing notice of such Order of Taking, accepting and executing a Certificate of Donation offering settlement, and paying damages, all as required by M.G.L. c. 79. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board acquire a permanent easement in, on, over, across, under and along the Permanent Easement Area by eminent domain pursuant to M.G.L. c. 79 for municipal purposes, and to award the damages shown on the Order of Taking for the Permanent Easement Area presented at the Select Board's August 24, 2020 meeting, and to authorize the Town Manager to take any and all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete such taking and acquisition, including without limitation recording the Order of Taking, providing notice of such Order of Taking, accepting and executing a Certificate of Donation offering settlement, and paying damages, all as required by M.G.L. c. 79. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
MassDot Ornamental Mast Upgrade at intersection of Johnson/Ridge
Opt to stay with the standard MassDot mast components for the intersection of Johnson and Ridge
*Motion That the Select Board opt to stay with the standard MassDot mast components for the intersection of Johnson and Ridge. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: In favor: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt, Welch (Motion passes 3-2)
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioNo: Bettencourt, Welch
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board opt to stay with the standard MassDot mast components for the intersection of Johnson and Ridge. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: In favor: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED Not in favor: Bettencourt, Welch (Motion passes 3-2).” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Authorize the Town Manager to work with the Chamber and the Health Department on an education campaign and signage to encourage mask wearing in the town center
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to work with the Chamber and the Health Department on an education campaign and signage to encourage mask wearing in the town center. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to work with the Chamber and the Health Department on an education campaign and signage to encourage mask wearing in the town center. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Restructuring Climate Action Advisory Committee
Disband the existing Climate Action Advisory committee and form a new seven-member Climate Action Advisory committee
*Motion That the Select Board disband the existing Climate Action Advisory committee and form a new seven-member Climate Action Advisory committee. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board disband the existing Climate Action Advisory committee and form a new seven-member Climate Action Advisory committee. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Amend the motion that the seven-member committee would be appointed by the Select Board, have two-year terms. For the first year, three would be one-year terms and four two-year terms, to work out...
*Motion That the Select Board amend the motion that the seven-member committee would be appointed by the Select Board, have two-year terms. For the first year, three would be one-year terms and four two-year terms, to work out that they would be staggered, and with the goal of having student involvement. That the members of the committee be drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and open to all residents of the town. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board amend the motion that the seven-member committee would be appointed by the Select Board, have two-year terms. For the first year, three would be one-year terms and four two-year terms, to work out that they would be staggered, and with the goal of having student involvement. That the members of the committee be drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and open to all residents of the town. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Committees & Commission Appointments
Appoint Stephanie Squigna to the Town Forest Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Stephanie Squigna to the Town Forest Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Stephanie Squigna to the Town Forest Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Appoint Mark Waterbury to the Board of Appeals permanent position for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mark Waterbury to the Board of Appeals permanent position for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mark Waterbury to the Board of Appeals permanent position for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Parade Permit for the En Ka Fair on Saturday, May 22, 2021
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Parade Permit for the En Ka Fair on Saturday, May 22, 2021. 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 approve the Parade Permit for the En Ka Fair on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the Public Amusement License for the En Ka Fair on Friday, May 21 & Saturday, May 22, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for the En Ka Fair on Friday, May 21 & Saturday, May 22, 2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for the En Ka Fair on Friday, May 21 & Saturday, May 22, 2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the staging permit for FastSigns for Ketul Patel, Liquor Junction 632 Main St, to install sign on the exterior wall on the front of the building
*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for FastSigns for Ketul Patel, Liquor Junction 632 Main St, to install sign on the exterior wall on the front of the building. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for FastSigns for Ketul Patel, Liquor Junction 632 Main St, to install sign on the exterior wall on the front of the building. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the request from Sole Amour and Revel to use the sidewalk area on the corner of Thompson and Main Streets for a Sidewalk Sale on Thursday, Friday & Saturday August 27-29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Sole Amour and Revel to use the sidewalk area on the corner of Thompson and Main Streets for a Sidewalk Sale on Thursday, Friday & Saturday August 27-29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Sole Amour and Revel to use the sidewalk area on the corner of Thompson and Main Streets for a Sidewalk Sale on Thursday, Friday & Saturday August 27-29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the request from Temple Shir Tikvah to hold an event on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in the Jenks Parking Lot from 12:00-4:00 p.m. to hand out, in a drive through setup, individually...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Temple Shir Tikvah to hold an event on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in the Jenks Parking Lot from 12:00-4:00 p.m. to hand out, in a drive through setup, individually pre-wrapped food items to church members in celebration of their high holidays. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Temple Shir Tikvah to hold an event on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in the Jenks Parking Lot from 12:00-4:00 p.m. to hand out, in a drive through setup, individually pre-wrapped food items to church members in celebration of their high holidays. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the minutes for June 1, 8, 11 & 15, 2020
*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for June 1, 8, 11 & 15, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for June 1, 8, 11 & 15, 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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