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June 7, 2021
14 recorded votes, 3 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: Susan Verdicchio, Amy Shapiro, Mariano Goluboff, Michael Bettencourt, Richard Mucci
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MBTA - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MBTA - 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. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MBTA - 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. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
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. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $5,010 to the Council on Aging, $4,500 from the Winchester Mount Vernon House to promote socialization activities and $510 for appreciation of services
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $5,010 to the Council on Aging, $4,500 from the Winchester Mount Vernon House to promote socialization activities and $510 for appreciation of services. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $5,010 to the Council on Aging, $4,500 from the Winchester Mount Vernon House to promote socialization activities and $510 for appreciation of services. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $250 to the Recreation Department from the Albiani Management Company for the 2021 Summer Concerts on the Common
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $250 to the Recreation Department from the Albiani Management Company for the 2021 Summer Concerts on the Common. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $250 to the Recreation Department from the Albiani Management Company for the 2021 Summer Concerts on the Common. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation $5,000 to the Health Department from Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to support Interface
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation $5,000 to the Health Department from Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to support Interface. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation $5,000 to the Health Department from Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to support Interface. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Chauncey Barbato to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Chauncey Barbato to begin his employment. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Chauncey Barbato to begin his employment. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Winchester Hospital/Lahey PILOT
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a voluntary tax payment agreement as outlined in the letter from Winchester Hospital dated May 14, 2021 with two amendments, the first amendment would be to...
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to execute a voluntary tax payment agreement as outlined in the letter from Winchester Hospital dated May 14, 2021 with two amendments, the first amendment would be to increase the Select Board Gift Fund in FY21 to $94,000 and changing the line item for the Winchester Seniors Association to 0 and all language associated therewith and changing the second footnote to delete the words penalties and interest in that sentence and add "this is meant to represent an separate annual tax bill that is issued by the Town to the Hospital separately". Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to execute a voluntary tax payment agreement as outlined in the letter from Winchester Hospital dated May 14, 2021 with two amendments, the first amendment would be to increase the Select Board Gift Fund in FY21 to $94,000 and changing the line item for the Winchester Seniors Association to 0 and all language associated therewith and changing the second footnote to delete the words penalties and interest in that sentence and add "this is meant to represent an separate annual tax bill that is issued by the Town to the Hospital separately". Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
FMRA Contract Extension
Extend the contract with FMRA to December 31, 2021
*Motion That the Select extend the contract with FMRA to December 31, 2021. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED Abstained: Mucci 4-0-1
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioAbstained: Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select extend the contract with FMRA to December 31, 2021. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED Abstained: Mucci 4-0-1.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Confirm FY21 Town Manager Goals: 360 review and evaluation process
Confirm the prior year goals for the Town Manager
*Motion That the Select confirm the prior year goals for the Town Manager. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED Abstained: Mucci 4-0-1
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioAbstained: Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select confirm the prior year goals for the Town Manager. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED Abstained: Mucci 4-0-1.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Forward with the Town Manager's evaluation and the 360 review that will be anonymous and aggregated through Robert Joy's firm
*Motion That the Select move forward with the Town Manager's evaluation and the 360 review that will be anonymous and aggregated through Robert Joy's firm. Bettencourt - Shapiro Roll Call YES: Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci Verdicchio VOTED NO: Goluboff 4-1-0
Yes: Bettencourt, Mucci, Shapiro, VerdicchioNo: Goluboff
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select move forward with the Town Manager's evaluation and the 360 review that will be anonymous and aggregated through Robert Joy's firm. Bettencourt - Shapiro Roll Call YES: Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci Verdicchio VOTED NO: Goluboff 4-1-0.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Committees and Commissions
Appoint Peter Engeldrum to the Middlesex Canal Commission for a term to expire July 1, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Peter Engeldrum to the Middlesex Canal Commission for a term to expire July 1, 2023. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Peter Engeldrum to the Middlesex Canal Commission for a term to expire July 1, 2023. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Accept the following federal funding/programs to the Town in relation to COVID: FEMA Public Assistance - amount is not yet known (submitted over $500k); Cares Act - CvRF Funding $2,014,720; Shared...
*Motion That the Select Board accept the following federal funding/programs to the Town in relation to COVID: FEMA Public Assistance - amount is not yet known (submitted over $500k); Cares Act - CvRF Funding $2,014,720; Shared Streets Program - $125,975; Community Development Block Grant - $215,217; Election Security Grant - $3,477; Coronavirus Local Stability Fund - $6,670,974 (estimate - subject to change). Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept the following federal funding/programs to the Town in relation to COVID: FEMA Public Assistance - amount is not yet known (submitted over $500k); Cares Act - CvRF Funding $2,014,720; Shared Streets Program - $125,975; Community Development Block Grant - $215,217; Election Security Grant - $3,477; Coronavirus Local Stability Fund - $6,670,974 (estimate - subject to change). Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Approve the Staging Permit for Pinnacle Construction Company for 611 Main Street Realty Trust, to erect staging over sidewalk at 611 Main Street to cover brick at vertical top of sloped building...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Staging Permit for Pinnacle Construction Company for 611 Main Street Realty Trust, to erect staging over sidewalk at 611 Main Street to cover brick at vertical top of sloped building, three parking spots in front of the building will also be blocked, to be done July 12 - 16, 2021. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Staging Permit for Pinnacle Construction Company for 611 Main Street Realty Trust, to erect staging over sidewalk at 611 Main Street to cover brick at vertical top of sloped building, three parking spots in front of the building will also be blocked, to be done July 12 - 16, 2021. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
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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