MassVoter.com← Winchester Select BoardWinchester Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 12, 2020
6 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
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Michael Wyman to begin his employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Michael Wyman 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 Michael Wyman to begin his employment. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Comcast Renewal Franchise License
Approve the Cable Television Renewal License with Comcast Cable Communications Management, Inc. for the term starting on October 15, 2020 and ending on October 14, 2030
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Cable Television Renewal License with Comcast Cable Communications Management, Inc. for the term starting on October 15, 2020 and ending on October 14, 2030. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Cable Television Renewal License with Comcast Cable Communications Management, Inc. for the term starting on October 15, 2020 and ending on October 14, 2030. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Committees & Commission Appointments
Reappoint Ann Westlund to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Ann Westlund to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Ann Westlund to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Transfer Station Fees
Approve the rates and stickers as presented in the memo
*Motion That the Select Board approve the rates and stickers as presented in the memo. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the rates and stickers as presented in the memo. Goluboff - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to the floor of Town Meeting. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening at 9:55 p.m. Verdicchio - Bettencourt Roll Call: Verdicchio, Bettencourt VOTED
Yes: Bettencourt, VerdicchioThe roll call does not list Jacqueline Welch, Amy Shapiro and Mariano Goluboff, who were present; they are not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening at 9:55 p.m. Verdicchio - Bettencourt Roll Call: Verdicchio, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Bettencourt)
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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