February 8, 2021

“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $1,000 from the Cummings Foundation, Make a Difference Dollars Program to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community to be put toward the Coalition's education programs. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $1,100.00 from Kristen & Mike Ross, Winchester Police Superior Officers Association, Winchester Police Association and Winchester Police Fund Raising Committee for the Public Safety Memorial. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location for the installation of a new pole (proposed 341/11 JO-ES) at the corner of Emerson and Samoset Roads, and repair the Town-owned sidewalk. The improvements are necessary to provide underground electrical service to the Parkhurst School for the on-going elevator project. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Griffin Museum/Winchester Cultural Council and Cultural District request to run the Photoville Fence installation again this year. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion That the Select Board establish the provisions of Massachusetts State Law Chapter 40C General Laws a Local Historic District Study Committee consisting of three to seven members, which will make an investigation and report on the historical significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites or surroundings included in such proposed local historic district as the committee may recommend, and shall submit a final report with its recommendations after a public hearing, together with a map of the proposed district or districts in a draft proposed bylaw, to Town Meeting. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion That the Select Board place a pause on the activities of the Local Historic District Study Committee for downtown. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion That the Select Board approve the revised and restated Field Policy as presented. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion That the Select Board support the Reserve Fund Transfer request by the Health Department for COVID testing and vaccine for February to June. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion That the Select Board move that a Proposition 2 ½ Debt Exclusion question be put on the ballot for the March 30, 2021 Annual Town Election as follows: Shall the Town of Winchester be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to install additional culverts behind the Muraco Elementary School for flood mitigation purposes and to make extraordinary repairs to the Muraco Elementary School, including engineering expenses and all other costs incidental and related thereto? Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to execute, and take all actions necessary to enter into, the Feasibility Study Agreement with the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Lynch Elementary School. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion That the Select Board permit the town to go ahead and submit applications for these Mass EV Charging Stations and authorize the conversion of two parking spots on Skillings Field parking lot and/or on Shore Road to be used for the charging stations. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion: That the Select Board extend the contract with FMRA to May 31, 2021 and increase the project amount by $2,400. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion: That the Select Board accept the $50,000 Department of Fire Services Grant awarded to the Winchester Fire Department for the modernization of protective emergency equipment. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the minutes for January 11 & 25, 2021. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)

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