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January 25, 2021
21 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
OPENING
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)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the total amount of $11,760 from Scott & Liz Carlson; Dennis & Alicia Clarke; Chris & Kathleen Costello; Pete & Stacey Day, Joe and & Kirsten Healey, Mark &...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the total amount of $11,760 from Scott & Liz Carlson; Dennis & Alicia Clarke; Chris & Kathleen Costello; Pete & Stacey Day, Joe and & Kirsten Healey, Mark & Gael Robinson, Gary and & Kerry Sullivan; Mark DeMichaelis; Brian & Sarah Doherty; Dave & Marjorie Estridge; Chris Herlihy; Peter & Liza Kugeler; David & Barbara Manganaro; Paul & Barbara Manganaro; Gary & Kim Savage; Michael Shea; Elizabeth Spiller; Bruce Bonnell; and Ann McGovern 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 total amount of $11,760 from Scott & Liz Carlson; Dennis & Alicia Clarke; Chris & Kathleen Costello; Pete & Stacey Day, Joe and & Kirsten Healey, Mark & Gael Robinson, Gary and & Kerry Sullivan; Mark DeMichaelis; Brian & Sarah Doherty; Dave & Marjorie Estridge; Chris Herlihy; Peter & Liza Kugeler; David & Barbara Manganaro; Paul & Barbara Manganaro; Gary & Kim Savage; Michael Shea; Elizabeth Spiller; Bruce Bonnell; and Ann McGovern for the Public Safety Memorial. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $3,000 from Lahey Health Shared Services and $1,000 from Cummings Properties, LLC for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community educational...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $3,000 from Lahey Health Shared Services and $1,000 from Cummings Properties, LLC for the Winchester 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, donations in the amount of $3,000 from Lahey Health Shared Services and $1,000 from Cummings Properties, LLC for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community educational programs. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $2,000 from Sacrificial Love Productions (Mother/Android) to the Town to be used for downtown improvements
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $2,000 from Sacrificial Love Productions (Mother/Android) to the Town to be used for downtown improvements. 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 $2,000 from Sacrificial Love Productions (Mother/Android) to the Town to be used for downtown improvements. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $729.00 for the appreciation of services provided by the Council on Aging
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $729.00 for the 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, donations in the amount of $729.00 for the 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, the gift of $5,000 from En Ka to the Winchester Recreation Department and an additional $2,000 to the Winchester Recreation Department from the Winchester Hospital Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the gift of $5,000 from En Ka to the Winchester Recreation Department and an additional $2,000 to the Winchester Recreation Department from the Winchester Hospital Gift Account. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the gift of $5,000 from En Ka to the Winchester Recreation Department and an additional $2,000 to the Winchester Recreation Department from the Winchester Hospital Gift Account. 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 Eric Guazzaloca to begin his employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Eric Guazzaloca 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 Eric Guazzaloca to begin his employment. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Annual License Renewals
Renew the Common Victualler license for Gloria's
*Motion: That the Select Board renew the Common Victualler license for Gloria's. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board renew the Common Victualler license for Gloria's. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Renew the Second Hand Motor Vehicles-Class II for Hadi's Auto Sales
*Motion: That the Select Board renew the Second Hand Motor Vehicles-Class II for Hadi's Auto Sales. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board renew the Second Hand Motor Vehicles-Class II for Hadi's Auto Sales. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Eversource GOL Parkhurst School Emerson Road
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 10-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way and will require repair of the Town-owned sidewalk. The...
*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 and will require repair of the Town-owned sidewalk. The improvements are necessary to provide underground electrical service to the Parkhurst School for the on-going elevator project. 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 and will require repair of the Town-owned sidewalk. The improvements are necessary to provide underground electrical service to the Parkhurst School for the on-going elevator project. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Comcast GOL Main & Thompson
Approve the Comcast Grant of Location for the installation of two 4-inch PVC conduits for a distance of approximately 302- feet between the Comcast vault at 552 - 564 Main Street and 2 - 32...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Comcast Grant of Location for the installation of two 4-inch PVC conduits for a distance of approximately 302- feet between the Comcast vault at 552 - 564 Main Street and 2 - 32 Thompson Street and that they use vacuum excavation. The new conduit system is needed to help facilitate the MBTA's reconstruction of the Winchester Center Station and installation of a new stairway and elevator behind Thompson Street. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Comcast Grant of Location for the installation of two 4-inch PVC conduits for a distance of approximately 302- feet between the Comcast vault at 552 - 564 Main Street and 2 - 32 Thompson Street and that they use vacuum excavation. The new conduit system is needed to help facilitate the MBTA's reconstruction of the Winchester Center Station and installation of a new stairway and elevator behind Thompson Street. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
MBTA Easements
Approve the License Agreement with the MBTA substantially in the form presented at this meeting, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in her discretion in consultation with town...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the License Agreement with the MBTA substantially in the form presented at this meeting, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in her discretion in consultation with town counsel; and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the License Agreement and to do all things reasonably necessary in connection therewith and to effectuate the transaction contemplated therein. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the License Agreement with the MBTA substantially in the form presented at this meeting, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in her discretion in consultation with town counsel; and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the License Agreement and to do all things reasonably necessary in connection therewith and to effectuate the transaction contemplated therein. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Conservation Commission Presentation
Support and recommend the design for Elmwood Avenue shown in the plan presented at this meeting entitled "Elmwood Avenue Fire Truck Turning Movements"
*Motion That the Select Board support and recommend the design for Elmwood Avenue shown in the plan presented at this meeting entitled "Elmwood Avenue Fire Truck Turning Movements". Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board support and recommend the design for Elmwood Avenue shown in the plan presented at this meeting entitled "Elmwood Avenue Fire Truck Turning Movements". Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Eviction Moratorium
Approve the new License Agreement with the Russell Hill Condominium Association for 955 Main Street as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the new License Agreement with the Russell Hill Condominium Association for 955 Main Street as presented. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the new License Agreement with the Russell Hill Condominium Association for 955 Main Street as presented. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Town Moderator Spring Town Meeting Letter
Approve the Moderator's request to allow the conduct of the Winchester Spring Town Meeting, scheduled to commence on April 26, 2021, through remote participation as set forth in the Moderator's...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Moderator's request to allow the conduct of the Winchester Spring Town Meeting, scheduled to commence on April 26, 2021, through remote participation as set forth in the Moderator's letter dated January 20, 2021. Verdicchio - Goluboff 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 approve the Moderator's request to allow the conduct of the Winchester Spring Town Meeting, scheduled to commence on April 26, 2021, through remote participation as set forth in the Moderator's letter dated January 20, 2021. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Tech Request for Town Vaccinations
Authorize the Town Manager to purchase up to 10 tablet devices for the Health Department to help run COVID testing and vaccine clinics with the funding to come out of the Winchester Hospital Gift...
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to purchase up to 10 tablet devices for the Health Department to help run COVID testing and vaccine clinics with the funding to come out of the Winchester Hospital Gift Account up to $6,000. Amend to remove the restriction to the Health Department and return to the Tech Department. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to purchase up to 10 tablet devices for the Health Department to help run COVID testing and vaccine clinics with the funding to come out of the Winchester Hospital Gift Account up to $6,000. Amend to remove the restriction to the Health Department and return to the Tech Department. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Authorize the Town Manager to add a temporary consultant position in the Health Department at a salary of up to $60,000 funded from the Hospital Gift Account, and to expend remaining CARES Act...
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to add a temporary consultant position in the Health Department at a salary of up to $60,000 funded from the Hospital Gift Account, and to expend remaining CARES Act funding (or request a Finance Committee Reserve Fund transfer) to implement a COVID vaccination program or to support school department COVID pooled testing. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to add a temporary consultant position in the Health Department at a salary of up to $60,000 funded from the Hospital Gift Account, and to expend remaining CARES Act funding (or request a Finance Committee Reserve Fund transfer) to implement a COVID vaccination program or to support school department COVID pooled testing. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Appoint Gouri Banerjee to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Gouri Banerjee to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Gouri Banerjee to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve to extend the two parking passes for Dr. Janis Moriarty, 607 Main Street, to June 30, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve to extend the two parking passes for Dr. Janis Moriarty, 607 Main Street, to June 30, 2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve to extend the two parking passes for Dr. Janis Moriarty, 607 Main Street, to June 30, 2021. 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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