MassVoter.com← Winchester Select BoardWinchester Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 5, 2020
12 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
Approve the appointment of Cheryl Wolfe to the vacant Planning Board position for a term to expire with the 2021 Town Election
*Motion That the Select Board approve the appointment of Cheryl Wolfe to the vacant Planning Board position for a term to expire with the 2021 Town Election. Goluboff - Verdicchio Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the appointment of Cheryl Wolfe to the vacant Planning Board position for a term to expire with the 2021 Town Election. Goluboff - Verdicchio Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Verdicchio)
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, 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 to the Board of Health in the amount of $10,000, generously donated by the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health. The funding will be put toward COVID expenses, and...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation to the Board of Health in the amount of $10,000, generously donated by the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health. The funding will be put toward COVID expenses, and Interface. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation to the Board of Health in the amount of $10,000, generously donated by the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health. The funding will be put toward COVID expenses, and Interface. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Appointments
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Peter DeCubellis and Paul Meaney to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Peter DeCubellis and Paul Meaney 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 Peter DeCubellis and Paul Meaney to begin their employment. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Eversource Grant of Location
Approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 23-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide underground electrical service to the home at 121 Church...
*Motion That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 23-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide underground electrical service to the home at 121 Church Street. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 23-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide underground electrical service to the home at 121 Church Street. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Election Warrant
Officially accept and sign the State Election Warrant to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at all polling places stated in the warrant between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m
*Motion That the Select Board move to officially accept and sign the State Election Warrant to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at all polling places stated in the warrant between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board move to officially accept and sign the State Election Warrant to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at all polling places stated in the warrant between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Designate the Winchester Town Hall, Winchester Room as the official polling location for Early Voting as set forth in the schedule provided to the Select Board by the Winchester Town Clerk
*Motion That the Select Board move to designate the Winchester Town Hall, Winchester Room as the official polling location for Early Voting as set forth in the schedule provided to the Select Board by the Winchester Town Clerk. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board move to designate the Winchester Town Hall, Winchester Room as the official polling location for Early Voting as set forth in the schedule provided to the Select Board by the Winchester Town Clerk. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Liquor License Fees
Waive the annual Liquor Licenses fees for FY21 entirely including the annual filing fee and the outdoor heater fee as well
*Motion That the Select Board waive the annual Liquor Licenses fees for FY21 entirely including the annual filing fee and the outdoor heater fee as well. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board waive the annual Liquor Licenses fees for FY21 entirely including the annual filing fee and the outdoor heater fee as well. 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 - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt the three policies as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee for FY21
*Motion That the Select Board approve James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee for FY21. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve James Edwards as a Special Municipal Employee for FY21. 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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