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March 22, 2021
21 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 Eversource 345-kV/115kV: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 -...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Eversource 345-kV/115kV: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation; 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; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 7 - To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §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 Eversource 345-kV/115kV: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation; 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; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 7 - To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements; Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §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, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Public Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Public 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, to return to Executive Session at the end of the Public Session. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, in kind donation from the Palladino Family to the Recreation Department of 45 cubic feet of soil to be used to create a teachable garden for the new planting and...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donation from the Palladino Family to the Recreation Department of 45 cubic feet of soil to be used to create a teachable garden for the new planting and horticulture program. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donation from the Palladino Family to the Recreation Department of 45 cubic feet of soil to be used to create a teachable garden for the new planting and horticulture program. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, in kind donation from Winchester Together to the Recreation Department of eight $25 gift cards to local businesses to be used as prizes in the Recreation ESports gaming program
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donation from Winchester Together to the Recreation Department of eight $25 gift cards to local businesses to be used as prizes in the Recreation ESports gaming program. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donation from Winchester Together to the Recreation Department of eight $25 gift cards to local businesses to be used as prizes in the Recreation ESports gaming program. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, donation of $3,000 from Jay Crawford to purchase a memorial bench and tree to be placed at Wildwood Cemetery
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donation of $3,000 from Jay Crawford to purchase a memorial bench and tree to be placed at Wildwood Cemetery. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donation of $3,000 from Jay Crawford to purchase a memorial bench and tree to be placed at Wildwood Cemetery. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Accept, with gratitude, a Cultural District Initiative Grant of $7,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to the Town of Winchester for the Winchester Cultural District
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a Cultural District Initiative Grant of $7,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to the Town of Winchester for the Winchester Cultural District. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a Cultural District Initiative Grant of $7,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to the Town of Winchester for the Winchester Cultural District. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Comptroller 's Contract Update
Reappoint Stacie Ward as Comptroller according to the contract as presented and go ahead and authorize that contract
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Stacie Ward as Comptroller according to the contract as presented and go ahead and authorize that contract. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Stacie Ward as Comptroller according to the contract as presented and go ahead and authorize that contract. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
MBTA Deadline Extension
Approve an extension to the license for demolishing the Town Center Train Station to May 31, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve an extension to the license for demolishing the Town Center Train Station to May 31, 2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve an extension to the license for demolishing the Town Center Train Station to May 31, 2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Transfer Station Update
Authorize Mark Twogood, Assistant Town Manager, to work with Bond Counsel to draft a motion for Town Meeting seeking authorization for the design and engineering costs for the Transfer Station Project
*Motion That the Select Board authorize Mark Twogood, Assistant Town Manager, to work with Bond Counsel to draft a motion for Town Meeting seeking authorization for the design and engineering costs for the Transfer Station Project. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize Mark Twogood, Assistant Town Manager, to work with Bond Counsel to draft a motion for Town Meeting seeking authorization for the design and engineering costs for the Transfer Station Project. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Water & Sewer Update
Approve Option 3 on the Water & Sewer rate increase as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve Option 3 on the Water & Sewer rate increase as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Option 3 on the Water & Sewer rate increase as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Finance Council OPEB Presentation
Vote this resolution in support of legislation for an assessment for live streaming services
*Motion That the Select Board vote this resolution in support of legislation for an assessment for live streaming services. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board vote this resolution in support of legislation for an assessment for live streaming services. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Appointment of Town Counsel
Appoint Mina Makarious and Arthur Kreiger of Anderson & Kreiger Town Counsel for the period starting April 1st through the end of June 30, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mina Makarious and Arthur Kreiger of Anderson & Kreiger Town Counsel for the period starting April 1st through the end of June 30, 2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mina Makarious and Arthur Kreiger of Anderson & Kreiger Town Counsel for the period starting April 1st through the end of June 30, 2021. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Outdoor Dining Applications
Approve the outdoor dining applications for A Travola, Black Horse Tavern, China Sky, First House Pub, Lucia's Ristorante, Swanton Street Diner and The Spot as presented
*Motion That the Select Board approve the outdoor dining applications for A Travola, Black Horse Tavern, China Sky, First House Pub, Lucia's Ristorante, Swanton Street Diner and The Spot as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the outdoor dining applications for A Travola, Black Horse Tavern, China Sky, First House Pub, Lucia's Ristorante, Swanton Street Diner and The Spot as presented. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Authorize the Town Manager to walk with Town staff to adjust curbside takeout, Town Hall lot and Mystic Valley Parkway spaces to increase consumer parking for the downtown
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to walk with Town staff to adjust curbside takeout, Town Hall lot and Mystic Valley Parkway spaces to increase consumer parking for the downtown. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to walk with Town staff to adjust curbside takeout, Town Hall lot and Mystic Valley Parkway spaces to increase consumer parking for the downtown. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Town Day & WHS Promenade
Allow the closure of the streets outlined in the memo presented including Shore Road, Main Street and Mystic Valley Parkway for the purposes of the Winchester High School promenade and...
*Motion That the Select Board allow the closure of the streets outlined in the memo presented including Shore Road, Main Street and Mystic Valley Parkway for the purposes of the Winchester High School promenade and commencement for June 5th and 6th. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board allow the closure of the streets outlined in the memo presented including Shore Road, Main Street and Mystic Valley Parkway for the purposes of the Winchester High School promenade and commencement for June 5th and 6th. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Select Board response to Anti-Asian American Violence
Support the statement and issue it as a press release
*Motion That the Select Board support the statement and issue it as a press release. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board support the statement and issue it as a press release. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the staging permit for Viewpoint Sign & Awning for Starbucks, 542 Main Street, to replace the damaged awning as soon as possible
*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Viewpoint Sign & Awning for Starbucks, 542 Main Street, to replace the damaged awning as soon as possible. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Viewpoint Sign & Awning for Starbucks, 542 Main Street, to replace the damaged awning as soon as possible. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Approve Winchester Farmers Market request to use the Town Hall parking lot as the site for the Market, June 12 - October 30, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
*Motion That the Select Board approve Winchester Farmers Market request to use the Town Hall parking lot as the site for the Market, June 12 - October 30, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Winchester Farmers Market request to use the Town Hall parking lot as the site for the Market, June 12 - October 30, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Adjourn from Public Session, to return to Executive Session
*Motion That the Select Board adjourn from Public Session, 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 Public Session, to return to Executive Session. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Welch)
Adjourn from Executive Session, to return to Public Session
*Motion That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session, to return to Public Session. Verdicchio - Welch Roll Call: Verdicchio, Welch, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session, to return to Public 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 - 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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