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October 26, 2020
13 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 $1,000 from Winchester Hospital (Lahey Shared Services) to the Council on Aging for community outreach for the upcoming "An Apple A Day for Fall...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $1,000 from Winchester Hospital (Lahey Shared Services) to the Council on Aging for community outreach for the upcoming "An Apple A Day for Fall Health" drive-by event on November 19th. Additionally, accept donations of $420 for appreciation of services provided by the Council on Aging. 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 $1,000 from Winchester Hospital (Lahey Shared Services) to the Council on Aging for community outreach for the upcoming "An Apple A Day for Fall Health" drive-by event on November 19th. Additionally, accept donations of $420 for appreciation of services provided by the Council on Aging. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $1,200 from the Fire Union Local 1564 and the Tim & Jean Cross Family for the Public Safety Memorial. Additionally, accept a donation of $404.30...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $1,200 from the Fire Union Local 1564 and the Tim & Jean Cross Family for the Public Safety Memorial. Additionally, accept a donation of $404.30 from the Winchester Rotary to assist with PPE funding for the Fire Department. 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 $1,200 from the Fire Union Local 1564 and the Tim & Jean Cross Family for the Public Safety Memorial. Additionally, accept a donation of $404.30 from the Winchester Rotary to assist with PPE funding for the Fire Department. 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 David Sherwood to begin his employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow David Sherwood to begin his 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 David Sherwood to begin his employment. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Eversource Grant of Location
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 10-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide underground electrical service to the home at 83...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 10-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide underground electrical service to the home at 83 Salisbury Street. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 10-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide underground electrical service to the home at 83 Salisbury Street. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Woodside Road Follow up
Direct the Engineering Department to engage with Toole as proposed, Task 1: Survey and Wetland Delineation Services; Task 2: Design Services along Woodside Road; Task 3: Meetings and permitting...
*Motion That the Select Board direct the Engineering Department to engage with Toole as proposed, Task 1: Survey and Wetland Delineation Services; Task 2: Design Services along Woodside Road; Task 3: Meetings and permitting including expenses for $54,000 and Task 4: Additional Alternate 1 for $37,000. The funding of $70,000 to be reimbursed by Eversource with the 2017 MOU and the $22,100 from the Engineering Budget. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board direct the Engineering Department to engage with Toole as proposed, Task 1: Survey and Wetland Delineation Services; Task 2: Design Services along Woodside Road; Task 3: Meetings and permitting including expenses for $54,000 and Task 4: Additional Alternate 1 for $37,000. The funding of $70,000 to be reimbursed by Eversource with the 2017 MOU and the $22,100 from the Engineering Budget. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Recommend favorable action of the Consent Agenda Warrant Articles
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action of the Consent Agenda Warrant Articles. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action of the Consent Agenda Warrant Articles. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Outdoor Dining
Extend the mandate of the outdoor dining period and the period for the premise's extension for the purposes of alcoholic beverages licenses to December 1
*Motion That the Select Board extend the mandate of the outdoor dining period and the period for the premise's extension for the purposes of alcoholic beverages licenses to December 1. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board extend the mandate of the outdoor dining period and the period for the premise's extension for the purposes of alcoholic beverages licenses to December 1. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Municipal Employee Reimbursement for COVID-19 Testing
Authorize the Town Manager to expand up to $10,000 from the Winchester Hospital Gift Account for the purpose of reimbursing municipal employees for the cost of required COVID-19 tests (PCR tests...
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to expand up to $10,000 from the Winchester Hospital Gift Account for the purpose of reimbursing municipal employees for the cost of required COVID-19 tests (PCR tests only) that are not covered by the employees' health insurance. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to expand up to $10,000 from the Winchester Hospital Gift Account for the purpose of reimbursing municipal employees for the cost of required COVID-19 tests (PCR tests only) that are not covered by the employees' health insurance. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Anti-Racism Project
Authorize the Town Manager to move forward with the proposal for consulting services from FMRA in identifying racial and diversity justice issues and identifying opportunities for improvement
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to move forward with the proposal for consulting services from FMRA in identifying racial and diversity justice issues and identifying opportunities for improvement. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to move forward with the proposal for consulting services from FMRA in identifying racial and diversity justice issues and identifying opportunities for improvement. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Authorize the Town Manager to allocate $9,985 in connection to this contract from the Winchester Hospital Gift account
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to allocate $9,985 in connection to this contract from the Winchester Hospital Gift account. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to allocate $9,985 in connection to this contract from the Winchester Hospital Gift account. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the request from Stephen Hartman, Location Manager for Mother/Android, to film night exterior scenes on Thursday, November 5th from 4pm-2am on Oxford Street between Foxcroft & Calumet...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the request from Stephen Hartman, Location Manager for Mother/Android, to film night exterior scenes on Thursday, November 5th from 4pm-2am on Oxford Street between Foxcroft & Calumet Roads and interior scenes on Friday, November 6th from 4pm-2am at 49 Oxford Street. 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 request from Stephen Hartman, Location Manager for Mother/Android, to film night exterior scenes on Thursday, November 5th from 4pm-2am on Oxford Street between Foxcroft & Calumet Roads and interior scenes on Friday, November 6th from 4pm-2am at 49 Oxford Street. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve request from Winchester Brownie Troop 82793 to have a fire safety activity at the Winchester West Side Fire Station under the supervision of the Winchester Fire Department a date to be...
*Motion That the Select Board approve request from Winchester Brownie Troop 82793 to have a fire safety activity at the Winchester West Side Fire Station under the supervision of the Winchester Fire Department a date to be mutually worked out with the Fire Department. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve request from Winchester Brownie Troop 82793 to have a fire safety activity at the Winchester West Side Fire Station under the supervision of the Winchester Fire Department a date to be mutually worked out with the Fire Department. 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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