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December 7, 2020
12 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, donations in the amount of $3250.00 from the VFW Post 3719, JoAnn DeNapoli Charitable Foundation, Inc., Christopher Columbus Club, Mary Brown and Danoff Contracting Inc for...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $3250.00 from the VFW Post 3719, JoAnn DeNapoli Charitable Foundation, Inc., Christopher Columbus Club, Mary Brown and Danoff Contracting Inc for the Public Safety Memorial. 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 $3250.00 from the VFW Post 3719, JoAnn DeNapoli Charitable Foundation, Inc., Christopher Columbus Club, Mary Brown and Danoff Contracting Inc for the Public Safety Memorial. 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 Michael Balba, Anthony Donlon and Bryan Manter to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Michael Balba, Anthony Donlon and Bryan Manter 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 Michael Balba, Anthony Donlon and Bryan Manter to begin their employment. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Tax Levy Classification
Approve the selected Residential Tax Factor of 1.0 as recommended by Dan McGurl, Town Assessor on the Director of Assessments' Classification Tax Allocation form for 2021
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the selected Residential Tax Factor of 1.0 as recommended by Dan McGurl, Town Assessor on the Director of Assessments' Classification Tax Allocation form for 2021. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the selected Residential Tax Factor of 1.0 as recommended by Dan McGurl, Town Assessor on the Director of Assessments' Classification Tax Allocation form for 2021. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Take no action on questions 2, 3, and 4 on the same form
*Motion That the Select Board take no action on questions 2, 3, and 4 on the same form. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board take no action on questions 2, 3, and 4 on the same form. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Winter Pond
Approve the transfer of $6,000 from the Winchester Hospital Gift Account for VHB Environmental Consulting Services for the Winter Pond review and recommendations
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the transfer of $6,000 from the Winchester Hospital Gift Account for VHB Environmental Consulting Services for the Winter Pond review and recommendations. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the transfer of $6,000 from the Winchester Hospital Gift Account for VHB Environmental Consulting Services for the Winter Pond review and recommendations. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Climate Resiliency Grant
Accept the Accelerating Climate Resiliency Grant from MAPC in the amount of $52,500 to fund a Sustainability Director position through November 30, 2021, and to support the additional funding for...
*Motion That the Select Board accept the Accelerating Climate Resiliency Grant from MAPC in the amount of $52,500 to fund a Sustainability Director position through November 30, 2021, and to support the additional funding for the position in the FY22 budget (estimate 40-50k plus benefits). Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept the Accelerating Climate Resiliency Grant from MAPC in the amount of $52,500 to fund a Sustainability Director position through November 30, 2021, and to support the additional funding for the position in the FY22 budget (estimate 40-50k plus benefits). Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Community Compact IT Grant
Accept the Community Compact Cabinet IT grant from the state in the amount of $17,500 to fund an e-permitting system, and to support the funding for the licenses required for this system in the...
*Motion That the Select Board accept the Community Compact Cabinet IT grant from the state in the amount of $17,500 to fund an e-permitting system, and to support the funding for the licenses required for this system in the FY22 budget. (estimate 25-26k). Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept the Community Compact Cabinet IT grant from the state in the amount of $17,500 to fund an e-permitting system, and to support the funding for the licenses required for this system in the FY22 budget. (estimate 25-26k). Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Business Curbside Pickup
Approve up to six parking spots in the Waterfield Parking Lot for all businesses, starting as soon as possible, for general curbside pickup. DPW will supply the signage
*Motion That the Select Board approve up to six parking spots in the Waterfield Parking Lot for all businesses, starting as soon as possible, for general curbside pickup. DPW will supply the signage. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve up to six parking spots in the Waterfield Parking Lot for all businesses, starting as soon as possible, for general curbside pickup. DPW will supply the signage. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the minutes for August 3 & 24, 2020; September 1, 17 & 25, 2020; October 5, 8, 19 & 26, 2020
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the minutes for August 3 & 24, 2020; September 1, 17 & 25, 2020; October 5, 8, 19 & 26, 2020. 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 minutes for August 3 & 24, 2020; September 1, 17 & 25, 2020; October 5, 8, 19 & 26, 2020. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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. 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 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. 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 - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
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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