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September 14, 2020
15 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; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. 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; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Public Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Public 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, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Public Session. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Stephen Bolduc, David Cannava, Nathan Palermo and Nicholas Bridge to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Stephen Bolduc, David Cannava, Nathan Palermo and Nicholas Bridge 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 Stephen Bolduc, David Cannava, Nathan Palermo and Nicholas Bridge to begin their employment. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
LICENSES
Approve the Change of Ownership for Domino's Pizza 743 Main Street to Tamer Mikhail
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Change of Ownership for Domino's Pizza 743 Main Street to Tamer Mikhail. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Change of Ownership for Domino's Pizza 743 Main Street to Tamer Mikhail. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTE.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
HEARINGS
Approve the installation of 4-way stop signs at the intersections of Foxcroft Road & Yale Street, Warren Street & Cabot Street. Also, install a stop sign at Salisbury Street & Calumet Road and...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of 4-way stop signs at the intersections of Foxcroft Road & Yale Street, Warren Street & Cabot Street. Also, install a stop sign at Salisbury Street & Calumet Road and Yale Street & Calumet Road. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of 4-way stop signs at the intersections of Foxcroft Road & Yale Street, Warren Street & Cabot Street. Also, install a stop sign at Salisbury Street & Calumet Road and Yale Street & Calumet Road. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTE.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Town Meeting Update
Issue a Friendly Preliminary Assessment of Denial of The Cable License Renewal of Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC to Allow for Additional Time for the Parties to Reach a Cable License...
*Motion That the Select Board issue a Friendly Preliminary Assessment of Denial of The Cable License Renewal of Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC to Allow for Additional Time for the Parties to Reach a Cable License Renewal Agreement WHEREAS, the Town of Winchester ("Town") is desirous of completing the Cable Television License Renewal process and reaching a Cable License Renewal Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC ("Comcast"), pursuant to the informal licensing process set out in Section 626(h) of the Cable Act; WHEREAS, Comcast and the Town have engaged in a good faith cable license negotiation process; and WHEREAS, the Select Board ("Board") as Cable Television License Issuing Authority deems it prudent to protect the interests of all parties with respect to the formal license renewal process. NOW THEREFORE, because a Renewal License Agreement has not yet been finalized and issued by this Board, and in order to protect the interests of the Town and Comcast as both parties work to finalize a Renewal License Agreement, the Board, pursuant to Section 626(c)(1) of the Cable Act, hereby votes to issue this "Friendly Preliminary Assessment of Denial" to provide additional time to complete the license renewal process and issue a renewal cable license. In order to provide the best opportunity for the parties to expeditiously reach an agreement regarding a Cable Television Renewal License, the Town's Special Cable Counsel will file a request/motion with the Department of Telecommunications and Cable of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to extend the time for the Town to file a "written statement detailing the reasons for its preliminary denial" pursuant to 207 CMR 3.06(3). This will provide additional time for the parties to finalize an agreement and for the Town to issue a Renewal License, without the need to devote time and attention to matters other than the completion of the Renewal License Agreement. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board issue a Friendly Preliminary Assessment of Denial of The Cable License Renewal of Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC to Allow for Additional Time for the Parties to Reach a Cable License Renewal Agreement WHEREAS, the Town of Winchester ("Town") is desirous of completing the Cable Television License Renewal process and reaching a Cable License Renewal Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC ("Comcast"), pursuant to the informal licensing process set out in Section 626(h) of the Cable Act; WHEREAS, Comcast and the Town have engaged in a good faith cable license negotiation process; and WHEREAS, the Select Board ("Board") as Cable Television License Issuing Authority deems it prudent to protect the interests of all parties with respect to the formal license renewal process. NOW THEREFORE, because a Renewal License Agreement has not yet been finalized and issued by this Board, and in order to protect the interests of the Town and Comcast as both parties work to finalize a Renewal License Agreement, the Board, pursuant to Section 626(c)(1) of the Cable Act, hereby votes to issue this "Friendly Preliminary Assessment of Denial" to provide additional time to complete the license renewal process and issue a renewal cable license. In order to provide the best opportunity for the parties to expeditiously reach an agreement regarding a Cable Television Renewal License, the Town's Special Cable Counsel will file a request/motion with the Department of Telecommunications and Cable of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to extend the time for the Town to file a "written statement detailing the reasons for its preliminary denial" pursuant to 207 CMR 3.06(3). This will provide additional time for the parties to finalize an agreement and for the Town to issue a Renewal License, without the need to devote time and attention to matters other than the completion of the Renewal License Agreement. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Select Board Policies
Adopt the three policies as presented
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the three policies as presented. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt the three policies as presented. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the staging & parking permit from Charles Services for Bank of America - 35 Church Street - to use (2) parking spaces in front of the building for construction parking and dumpster staging...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging & parking permit from Charles Services for Bank of America - 35 Church Street - to use (2) parking spaces in front of the building for construction parking and dumpster staging for ONE month. The company will have to come back to the Select Board at the end of the month to request more time. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging & parking permit from Charles Services for Bank of America - 35 Church Street - to use (2) parking spaces in front of the building for construction parking and dumpster staging for ONE month. The company will have to come back to the Select Board at the end of the month to request more time. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve one dedicated parking spot for Dr. Janis Moriarty, 607 Main Street, in front of her building for her patients. Also, to have the Town Manager reach out to Dr. Moriarty regarding other options
*Motion That the Select Board approve one dedicated parking spot for Dr. Janis Moriarty, 607 Main Street, in front of her building for her patients. Also, to have the Town Manager reach out to Dr. Moriarty regarding other options. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve one dedicated parking spot for Dr. Janis Moriarty, 607 Main Street, in front of her building for her patients. Also, to have the Town Manager reach out to Dr. Moriarty regarding other options. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the request from Cathy Alexander, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, for the Chamber to facilitate a Town-wide sidewalk sale, on September 26th 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. With the...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Cathy Alexander, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, for the Chamber to facilitate a Town-wide sidewalk sale, on September 26th 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. With the condition that they will have to follow the set up/operational guidelines from Jennifer Murphy, Health Director. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Cathy Alexander, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, for the Chamber to facilitate a Town-wide sidewalk sale, on September 26th 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. With the condition that they will have to follow the set up/operational guidelines from Jennifer Murphy, Health Director. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve authorize the spending of $10,000 for tents and $2,000 for communication from the Winchester Hospital Gift account to allow the Board of Health to hold outdoor flu clinics at the Jenks...
*Motion That the Select Board approve authorize the spending of $10,000 for tents and $2,000 for communication from the Winchester Hospital Gift account to allow the Board of Health to hold outdoor flu clinics at the Jenks Center for Winchester senior residents. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve authorize the spending of $10,000 for tents and $2,000 for communication from the Winchester Hospital Gift account to allow the Board of Health to hold outdoor flu clinics at the Jenks Center for Winchester senior residents. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Rescind their vote on April 23, 2020 authorizing the spending of $1,200 out of the Winchester Hospital Gift Account for washers for the Fire Department
*Motion That the Select Board rescind their vote on April 23, 2020 authorizing the spending of $1,200 out of the Winchester Hospital Gift Account for washers for the Fire Department. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board rescind their vote on April 23, 2020 authorizing the spending of $1,200 out of the Winchester Hospital Gift Account for washers for the Fire Department. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn from Public Session to Executive Session
*Motion That the Select Board adjourn from Public Session to Executive Session. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adjourn from Public Session to Executive Session. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
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 - Welch 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 - 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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