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October 19, 2020
11 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, a donation in the amount of $579.41 to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community, generously donated by Nelson Aquino to be put towards the Coalition for a Safer...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $579.41 to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community, generously donated by Nelson Aquino to be put towards the Coalition for a Safer Community educational programs. 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 $579.41 to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community, generously donated by Nelson Aquino to be put towards the Coalition for a Safer Community educational programs. 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 Adam Porter and Max Meaney to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Adam Porter and Max 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 Adam Porter and Max Meaney to begin their employment. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Change of Manager
Approve the Change of Manager for the Left Eden Restaurant Corp. d/b/a The Spot, Winchester, 6 Winchester Terrace and 14 Thompson Street to Frank Richardson
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Change of Manager for the Left Eden Restaurant Corp. d/b/a The Spot, Winchester, 6 Winchester Terrace and 14 Thompson Street to Frank Richardson. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Change of Manager for the Left Eden Restaurant Corp. d/b/a The Spot, Winchester, 6 Winchester Terrace and 14 Thompson Street to Frank Richardson. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Eversource and Verizon Grant of Location
Approve the Eversource and Verizon Grant of Location for the installation of one new Joint Owned pole (9/4-1X) on Highland Avenue to provide underground electrical service to the Abby Road...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource and Verizon Grant of Location for the installation of one new Joint Owned pole (9/4-1X) on Highland Avenue to provide underground electrical service to the Abby Road subdivision. This petition revises the location of one of the poles previously approved by the Select Board on February 24, 2020, which could not be set in the field due to unforeseen utility conflicts. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource and Verizon Grant of Location for the installation of one new Joint Owned pole (9/4-1X) on Highland Avenue to provide underground electrical service to the Abby Road subdivision. This petition revises the location of one of the poles previously approved by the Select Board on February 24, 2020, which could not be set in the field due to unforeseen utility conflicts. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Article 22 - Requests an appropriation ($12,235) from the Transportation Network Receipts
Support the proposed motion language as presented, identifying Option B for the motion under Article 13 and with the proposed amount for Article 14 for the Town Train Station project that is...
*Motion That the Select Board support the proposed motion language as presented, identifying Option B for the motion under Article 13 and with the proposed amount for Article 14 for the Town Train Station project that is reduced to $240,000. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board support the proposed motion language as presented, identifying Option B for the motion under Article 13 and with the proposed amount for Article 14 for the Town Train Station project that is reduced to $240,000. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Committees & Commissions
Reappoint Dr. Michael Britt to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 21, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Dr. Michael Britt to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 21, 2023 Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioThe roll call does not list Jacqueline Welch, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Dr. Michael Britt to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 21, 2023 Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve request from Cathy Alexander, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, to hold a parade honoring the 41st Citizen of the Year recipients Winchester's Essential Workers. The parade will be...
*Motion That the Select Board approve request from Cathy Alexander, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, to hold a parade honoring the 41st Citizen of the Year recipients Winchester's Essential Workers. The parade will be held on Wednesday, November 4th starting at 1:00 p.m. at St. Eulalia's Church down High Street past the fire station continue to Fletcher take left and go by DPW, take a right to honor Stop and Shop, Fells Hardware then go around the rotary to honor Police, Fire and Town Hall workers, take left on Skillings right on Main St to Swanton and take left to go by the two nursing homes and take a left on Highland to Winchester Hospital end at the Cancer Center. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve request from Cathy Alexander, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, to hold a parade honoring the 41st Citizen of the Year recipients Winchester's Essential Workers. The parade will be held on Wednesday, November 4th starting at 1:00 p.m. at St. Eulalia's Church down High Street past the fire station continue to Fletcher take left and go by DPW, take a right to honor Stop and Shop, Fells Hardware then go around the rotary to honor Police, Fire and Town Hall workers, take left on Skillings right on Main St to Swanton and take left to go by the two nursing homes and take a left on Highland to Winchester Hospital end at the Cancer Center. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the renewal of the staging permit to Charles Services to park a dumpster in the parking space in front of Bank of America, 35 Church Street from November 1, 2020 to December 1, 2020
*Motion That the Select Board approve the renewal of the staging permit to Charles Services to park a dumpster in the parking space in front of Bank of America, 35 Church Street from November 1, 2020 to December 1, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the renewal of the staging permit to Charles Services to park a dumpster in the parking space in front of Bank of America, 35 Church Street from November 1, 2020 to December 1, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Verdicchio - Welch 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 Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. 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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