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11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Susan Verdicchio, Amy Shapiro, Mariano Goluboff, Michael Bettencourt, Richard Mucci
Absent: None
Appoint David Coughlan as the interim member of the Library Board of Trustees, term to expire March 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board appoint David Coughlan as the interim member of the Library Board of Trustees, term to expire March 31, 2022 Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint David Coughlan as the interim member of the Library Board of Trustees, term to expire March 31, 2022 Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donation of $200 to the Wildwood Cemetery from Eleanor McGeehan for the perpetual care account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donation of $200 to the Wildwood Cemetery from Eleanor McGeehan for the perpetual care account. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donation of $200 to the Wildwood Cemetery from Eleanor McGeehan for the perpetual care account. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Michael Delong, Matthew Alford, Michael DeRosa, Jeffrey LaTores, Patrick McCarthy to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Michael Delong, Matthew Alford, Michael DeRosa, Jeffrey LaTores, Patrick McCarthy to begin their employment. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Michael Delong, Matthew Alford, Michael DeRosa, Jeffrey LaTores, Patrick McCarthy to begin their employment. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Approval of Bond and Bond Anticipation Note
1. Approval of Bond and Bond Anticipation Note - Shelia Tracy, Town Treasurer/Collector, gave a brief description of the two bonds. Vice Chair Shapiro then read the following into the record: I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held June 14, 2021, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $8,965,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated June 24, 2021 (the "Bonds") to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $10,336,220.95 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on June 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2022 $565,000 5.00% 2032 $345,000 3.00% 2023 560,000 5.00 2033 345,000 3.00 2024 555,000 5.00 2034 345,000 2.00 2025 550,000 5.00 2035 345,000 2.00 2026 550,000 5.00 2036 345,000 2.00 2027 550,000 5.00 2037 345,000 2.00 2028 550,000 5.00 2038 345,000 2.00 2029 550,000 5.00 2039 340,000 2.00 2030 550,000 5.00 2041 680,000 2.00 2031 550,000 5.00 Further Voted: that the Bonds maturing on June 15, 2041 (a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due June 15, 2041 Year Amount 2040 $340,000 2041* 340,000 *Final Maturity Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 2, 2021 and a final Official Statement dated June 9, 2021 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $2,128,490 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 25, 2021 at an interest rate of 1.25% and payable June 24, 2022 (the "Notes") to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $20,427. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 2, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated June 9, 2021, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2- 12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public; that no vote was taken by secret ballot; that a notice stating the place (or method of accessing), date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building at which the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting; and that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds and the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended and in accordance with the Governor's emergency order dated March 12, 2020 authorizing remote meetings during the Covid-19 related state of emergency, if applicable. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“1. Approval of Bond and Bond Anticipation Note - Shelia Tracy, Town Treasurer/Collector, gave a brief description of the two bonds. Vice Chair Shapiro then read the following into the record: I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held June 14, 2021, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $8,965,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated June 24, 2021 (the "Bonds") to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $10,336,220.95 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on June 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2022 $565,000 5.00% 2032 $345,000 3.00% 2023 560,000 5.00 2033 345,000 3.00 2024 555,000 5.00 2034 345,000 2.00 2025 550,000 5.00 2035 345,000 2.00 2026 550,000 5.00 2036 345,000 2.00 2027 550,000 5.00 2037 345,000 2.00 2028 550,000 5.00 2038 345,000 2.00 2029 550,000 5.00 2039 340,000 2.00 2030 550,000 5.00 2041 680,000 2.00 2031 550,000 5.00 Further Voted: that the Bonds maturing on June 15, 2041 (a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due June 15, 2041 Year Amount 2040 $340,000 2041* 340,000 *Final Maturity Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 2, 2021 and a final Official Statement dated June 9, 2021 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $2,128,490 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 25, 2021 at an interest rate of 1.25% and payable June 24, 2022 (the "Notes") to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $20,427. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 2, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated June 9, 2021, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2- 12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public; that no vote was taken by secret ballot; that a notice stating the place (or method of accessing), date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building at which the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting; and that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds and the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended and in accordance with the Governor's emergency order dated March 12, 2020 authorizing remote meetings during the Covid-19 related state of emergency, if applicable. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Permanent Easement Agreement, Temporary Easement and Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Winchester, as grantor, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, as grantee...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Permanent Easement Agreement, Temporary Easement and Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Winchester, as grantor, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, as grantee, substantially in the form presented at the June 14, 2021 meeting of the Select Board, with final changes to be approved by the Town Manager in her reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to execute said Permanent Easement Agreement on behalf of the Select Board, and to take all other actions on behalf of the Select Board that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, in connection with the Permanent Easement Agreement. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Permanent Easement Agreement, Temporary Easement and Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Winchester, as grantor, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, as grantee, substantially in the form presented at the June 14, 2021 meeting of the Select Board, with final changes to be approved by the Town Manager in her reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to execute said Permanent Easement Agreement on behalf of the Select Board, and to take all other actions on behalf of the Select Board that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, in connection with the Permanent Easement Agreement. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Rescind the prior vote made on May 6th for the building permit surcharge and that we clarify the vote to confirm the building permit fee structure including the building permit fee changing from...
*Motion That the Select Board rescind the prior vote made on May 6th for the building permit surcharge and that we clarify the vote to confirm the building permit fee structure including the building permit fee changing from $15 per $1,000 of construction value to $16 per $1,000 of construction value. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board rescind the prior vote made on May 6th for the building permit surcharge and that we clarify the vote to confirm the building permit fee structure including the building permit fee changing from $15 per $1,000 of construction value to $16 per $1,000 of construction value. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Sign the Department of Public Utilities letter stating the following order "To open an investigation into the potential policies by which the Commonwealth will achieve its net-zero greenhouse gas...
*Motion That the Select Board sign the Department of Public Utilities letter stating the following order "To open an investigation into the potential policies by which the Commonwealth will achieve its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions energy goal and the role of the Massachusetts natural gas industry in helping the Commonwealth move into its energy future". Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board sign the Department of Public Utilities letter stating the following order "To open an investigation into the potential policies by which the Commonwealth will achieve its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions energy goal and the role of the Massachusetts natural gas industry in helping the Commonwealth move into its energy future". Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Approve the request from Jim O'Rourke, owner of First House Pub, to extend First House Pub's Entertainment License hours from 7-11 p.m. to 2:00 - 11:00 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Jim O'Rourke, owner of First House Pub, to extend First House Pub's Entertainment License hours from 7-11 p.m. to 2:00 - 11:00 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Jim O'Rourke, owner of First House Pub, to extend First House Pub's Entertainment License hours from 7-11 p.m. to 2:00 - 11:00 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Approve the One Day Liquor License for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - June 22, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm
*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor License for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - June 22, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor License for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - June 22, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Swanton/Washington - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Swanton/Washington - 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 - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Swanton/Washington - 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 - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to adjourn for the evening
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to adjourn for the evening. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, to adjourn for the evening. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
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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