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February 22, 2021
10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line says Jacqueline Welch was absent, but the minutes later say “Ms. Welch joined the meeting at the closing of the meeting”; she is counted present from then on. The board met remotely (Zoom), with roll-call votes.
Present: Michael Bettencourt, Susan Verdicchio, Amy Shapiro, Mariano Goluboff, Jacqueline Welch
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 - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
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 - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
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 - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Daniel O'Connor to begin his employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Daniel O'Connor to begin his employment. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow Daniel O'Connor to begin his employment. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Mental Health Statement
Adopt the Winchester Statement on Mental and Emotional Health as presented
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Winchester Statement on Mental and Emotional Health as presented. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Winchester Statement on Mental and Emotional Health as presented. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Eviction Resolution
Approve the Town of Winchester Emergency Resolution regarding evictions as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town of Winchester Emergency Resolution regarding evictions as presented. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote. The vote lists Jacqueline Welch, who was not recorded as present at the time; the names and the attendance do not match, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town of Winchester Emergency Resolution regarding evictions as presented. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Appoint Mary Grassi to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mary Grassi to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mary Grassi to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Appoint John Clemson to the Heritage District Commission for a term to expire July 15, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board appoint John Clemson to the Heritage District Commission for a term to expire July 15, 2022. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint John Clemson to the Heritage District Commission for a term to expire July 15, 2022. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Appoint Andrew Kelley to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Andrew Kelley to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Andrew Kelley to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the staging permit for Signarama Somerville for James Covino, at 41 Thompson Street to install a new sign in existing brackets
*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Signarama Somerville for James Covino, at 41 Thompson Street to install a new sign in existing brackets. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Signarama Somerville for James Covino, at 41 Thompson Street to install a new sign in existing brackets. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
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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