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December 14, 2020
9 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
ANNUAL LICENSING RENEWALS
Approve the renewal of the following licenses for the 2021 calendar year, including those licenses with applicable conditions: Common Victualler: A Tavola; Andrea's House of Pizza; Black Horse...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the renewal of the following licenses for the 2021 calendar year, including those licenses with applicable conditions: Common Victualler: A Tavola; Andrea's House of Pizza; Black Horse Tavern; Bruegger's Bagels; Mastoran Inc., d/b/a Burger King; Café Zen; China Sky; Domino's Pizza; MCK Donuts; d/b/a Dunkin Donuts; First House Pub; Fuller Cup; Joe's Main Street Pizza; LaPatisserie, Inc.; Mitho; Nourish Your Soul; Ristorante Lucia; Sakura; Scoopalooza; Swanton Street Diner; Toscanos; Left Eden d/b/a The Spot; Winchester Hospital; Winchester Hospital [coffee shop]; Winchester Hospital [620 Washington Street]; Wright Locke Farm - farm stand; 529 Comellas LLC d/b/a Comella's: Food Vendor: D'Agostino's Deli; Gingerbread Construction Co.; Mamadou's Artisan Bakery; Pairings Food and Wine; Stop & Shop, Town Pantry: Vehicle for Hire License Renewal: Hassad Limo Service, Inc.: Automatic Amusement: Aberjona Post #3719 VFW of USA, Inc.; American Civic Association; Christopher Columbus Club; Winchester Lodge of Elks: Sidewalk for Commercial Use: Fells Hardware: Second Hand Motor Vehicles: Class I: Bonnell Motors, Inc.; Class II: Bossi's Automotive Service; Johnson Motor Sales; Northeast Executive Auto Sales: Lodging House: Ocean View Nominee Trust (Carlisle House): Placement of Temporary Floats and Moorings: Winchester Boat Club: Fortune Teller: Psychic Readings by Angela: Entertainment License: Black Horse Tavern; First House Pub; The Spot Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the renewal of the following licenses for the 2021 calendar year, including those licenses with applicable conditions: Common Victualler: A Tavola; Andrea's House of Pizza; Black Horse Tavern; Bruegger's Bagels; Mastoran Inc., d/b/a Burger King; Café Zen; China Sky; Domino's Pizza; MCK Donuts; d/b/a Dunkin Donuts; First House Pub; Fuller Cup; Joe's Main Street Pizza; LaPatisserie, Inc.; Mitho; Nourish Your Soul; Ristorante Lucia; Sakura; Scoopalooza; Swanton Street Diner; Toscanos; Left Eden d/b/a The Spot; Winchester Hospital; Winchester Hospital [coffee shop]; Winchester Hospital [620 Washington Street]; Wright Locke Farm - farm stand; 529 Comellas LLC d/b/a Comella's: Food Vendor: D'Agostino's Deli; Gingerbread Construction Co.; Mamadou's Artisan Bakery; Pairings Food and Wine; Stop & Shop, Town Pantry: Vehicle for Hire License Renewal: Hassad Limo Service, Inc.: Automatic Amusement: Aberjona Post #3719 VFW of USA, Inc.; American Civic Association; Christopher Columbus Club; Winchester Lodge of Elks: Sidewalk for Commercial Use: Fells Hardware: Second Hand Motor Vehicles: Class I: Bonnell Motors, Inc.; Class II: Bossi's Automotive Service; Johnson Motor Sales; Northeast Executive Auto Sales: Lodging House: Ocean View Nominee Trust (Carlisle House): Placement of Temporary Floats and Moorings: Winchester Boat Club: Fortune Teller: Psychic Readings by Angela: Entertainment License: Black Horse Tavern; First House Pub; The Spot Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Welch, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Eversource Grant of Location
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 7-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide underground electrical service to the home at 19 Town Way
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 7-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide underground electrical service to the home at 19 Town Way. Verdicchio - Goluboff 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 7-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to provide underground electrical service to the home at 19 Town Way. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Transfer Station Facility Improvements
Approve Option 3 - Improvements to the Transfer Station Building, Conveyor Belt, Recycling Material Drop-Off area, Demolition & Abatement of Incinerator Building, Site Work, Additional Staff...
*Motion That the Select Board approve Option 3 - Improvements to the Transfer Station Building, Conveyor Belt, Recycling Material Drop-Off area, Demolition & Abatement of Incinerator Building, Site Work, Additional Staff Modulars and License Plate Reader with the $425,000 for equipment replacement to come from the regular capital stabilization fund. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Option 3 - Improvements to the Transfer Station Building, Conveyor Belt, Recycling Material Drop-Off area, Demolition & Abatement of Incinerator Building, Site Work, Additional Staff Modulars and License Plate Reader with the $425,000 for equipment replacement to come from the regular capital stabilization fund. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Vacation Carry Over
Approve Town Manager's vacation carry over up to two and a half weeks
*Motion That the Select Board approve Town Manager's vacation carry over up to two and a half weeks. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Town Manager's vacation carry over up to two and a half weeks. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Washington/Swanton RFP
Engage Jennifer Goldson's firm to do the RFP for the Washington/Swanton Street Project for a quoted fee of $8,600 to be funded out of the Winchester Hospital Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board engage Jennifer Goldson's firm to do the RFP for the Washington/Swanton Street Project for a quoted fee of $8,600 to be funded out of the Winchester Hospital Gift Account. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board engage Jennifer Goldson's firm to do the RFP for the Washington/Swanton Street Project for a quoted fee of $8,600 to be funded out of the Winchester Hospital Gift Account. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the minutes for November 5, 9 & 12, 2020
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the minutes for November 5, 9 & 12, 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 November 5, 9 & 12, 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; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30 §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 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; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30 §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 - 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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