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March 8, 2021
23 recorded votes, 0 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) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation because discussion in open session may have a...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation because discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body; 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) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation because discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body; 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, a donation of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community to be put toward INTERFACE
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community to be put toward INTERFACE. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $5,000 from the En Ka Society to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community to be put toward INTERFACE. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, in kind donations of three flat screen TVs to the Recreation Department for use in the Kid Connection Pre- K for virtual field trips/enrichment in the classroom from Tracy...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donations of three flat screen TVs to the Recreation Department for use in the Kid Connection Pre- K for virtual field trips/enrichment in the classroom from Tracy & Chris Sacco, Laura & Adam Bruce, and Priya & David Bates. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donations of three flat screen TVs to the Recreation Department for use in the Kid Connection Pre- K for virtual field trips/enrichment in the classroom from Tracy & Chris Sacco, Laura & Adam Bruce, and Priya & David Bates. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, in kind donations of 2 mud kitchens, and 1 storage bench to the Recreation Department for use in Kid Connection Pre-K for outdoor play areas in the small playground from...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donations of 2 mud kitchens, and 1 storage bench to the Recreation Department for use in Kid Connection Pre-K for outdoor play areas in the small playground from the Kid Connection Parent Advisory Council through Friends of Winchester Recreation. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donations of 2 mud kitchens, and 1 storage bench to the Recreation Department for use in Kid Connection Pre-K for outdoor play areas in the small playground from the Kid Connection Parent Advisory Council through Friends of Winchester Recreation. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, the following grants to the Winchester Fire Department from Fire Department Services: $5,281 for Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E); and $2,680 for Senior SAFE
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the following grants to the Winchester Fire Department from Fire Department Services: $5,281 for Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E); and $2,680 for Senior SAFE. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the following grants to the Winchester Fire Department from Fire Department Services: $5,281 for Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E); and $2,680 for Senior SAFE. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, MEMA Emergency Management Planning grant of $5,100 to the Winchester Fire Department
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, MEMA Emergency Management Planning grant of $5,100 to the Winchester Fire Department. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, MEMA Emergency Management Planning grant of $5,100 to the Winchester Fire Department. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $100 from the Hunter Family for the Public Safety Memorial
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $100 from the Hunter Family 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, a donation of $100 from the Hunter Family 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 waiting period to allow Adam Porter, Steve Danizio, Eric Carmichael, Richard Began and Maria Hanley to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Adam Porter, Steve Danizio, Eric Carmichael, Richard Began and Maria Hanley 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 waiting period to allow Adam Porter, Steve Danizio, Eric Carmichael, Richard Began and Maria Hanley to begin their employment. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Comptroller 's Vacation Carryover and Contract Update
Approves the carryover and conversion to sick time as presented by the Comptroller
*Motion That the Select Board approves the carryover and conversion to sick time as presented by the Comptroller. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approves the carryover and conversion to sick time as presented by the Comptroller. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Stop & Shop Agreement
Approve the Recognition & Attornment agreement with the Aberjona Winchester LLC as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Recognition & Attornment agreement with the Aberjona Winchester LLC as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Recognition & Attornment agreement with the Aberjona Winchester LLC as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Waterfield Lot
Extend the Waterfield Lot MOU with Civico from March 17th to April 9th
*Motion That the Select Board extend the Waterfield Lot MOU with Civico from March 17th to April 9th. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board extend the Waterfield Lot MOU with Civico from March 17th to April 9th. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Outdoor Dining
Approve the permits for outdoor dining for the Black Horse Tavern and the First House Pub from March 10th to March 23rd with special conditions due to the weather
*Motion That the Select Board approve the permits for outdoor dining for the Black Horse Tavern and the First House Pub from March 10th to March 23rd with special conditions due to the weather. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the permits for outdoor dining for the Black Horse Tavern and the First House Pub from March 10th to March 23rd with special conditions due to the weather. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Town Day
Authorize a provisional permit for Town Day on June 5th with a rain date of June 6th and a provisional permit for a full Town Day on September 17th & 18th with a rain date of September 19th
*Motion That the Select Board authorize a provisional permit for Town Day on June 5th with a rain date of June 6th and a provisional permit for a full Town Day on September 17th & 18th with a rain date of September 19th. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize a provisional permit for Town Day on June 5th with a rain date of June 6th and a provisional permit for a full Town Day on September 17th & 18th with a rain date of September 19th. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Election Warrant
Accept the Election Warrant to be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at all local polling places stated in the warrant between the hours of 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
*Motion That the Select Board accept the Election Warrant to be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at all local polling places stated in the warrant between the hours of 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept the Election Warrant to be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at all local polling places stated in the warrant between the hours of 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Climate Action Advisory Committee Update
Authorize the Climate Action Advisory Committee to use, for the purposes of the grant, parking spaces at the Jenks Town Hall lot and/or the Stop & Shop lot for charging stations and to work with...
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Climate Action Advisory Committee to use, for the purposes of the grant, parking spaces at the Jenks Town Hall lot and/or the Stop & Shop lot for charging stations and to work with the Treasurer/Collector Department, at some point new collections will be taken through the electronic processing. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Climate Action Advisory Committee to use, for the purposes of the grant, parking spaces at the Jenks Town Hall lot and/or the Stop & Shop lot for charging stations and to work with the Treasurer/Collector Department, at some point new collections will be taken through the electronic processing. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Reappoint Walter Hubbard to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Walter Hubbard to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2022. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Walter Hubbard to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2022. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Reappoint Roger McPeek to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Roger McPeek to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2024. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Roger McPeek to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2024. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Reappoint Mark Scott to the Education Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 1, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Mark Scott to the Education Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 1, 2024. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Mark Scott to the Education Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 1, 2024. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the Inter Fund Borrowing in the amount of $350,000 advanced from the General Fund for the North Reservoir Dam
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Inter Fund Borrowing in the amount of $350,000 advanced from the General Fund for the North Reservoir Dam. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Inter Fund Borrowing in the amount of $350,000 advanced from the General Fund for the North Reservoir Dam. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve Juli Riemenschneider as a Special Municipal Employee for FY2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve Juli Riemenschneider as a Special Municipal Employee for FY2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Juli Riemenschneider as a Special Municipal Employee for FY2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve the minutes for February 8 & 22, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for February 8 & 22, 2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the minutes for February 8 & 22, 2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
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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