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June 21, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Susan Verdicchio, Mariano Goluboff, Richard Mucci
Absent: Michael Bettencourt, Amy Shapiro
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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; Vale - 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; Eversource 345kV - 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. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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; Vale - 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; Eversource 345kV - 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. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
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. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $14,773 to the Health Department from the Mass Health Officers Association for COVID expenses
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $14,773 to the Health Department from the Mass Health Officers Association for COVID expenses. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $14,773 to the Health Department from the Mass Health Officers Association for COVID expenses. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Ryan McManus to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Ryan McManus to begin his employment. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Ryan McManus to begin his employment. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Eversource 345kV MOU
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the amendment to the Eversource 345k MOU to reimburse the Town for Weston and Sampson to act as the Project Engineer, as detailed in the memo from Attorney Welch
*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the amendment to the Eversource 345k MOU to reimburse the Town for Weston and Sampson to act as the Project Engineer, as detailed in the memo from Attorney Welch. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the amendment to the Eversource 345k MOU to reimburse the Town for Weston and Sampson to act as the Project Engineer, as detailed in the memo from Attorney Welch. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Vale Settlement Agreement
Exercise its option pursuant to Section 2.B of the Settlement Agreement between the Town and Pule Homes of New England LLC, LCS Woburn LLC and Montvale Land LLC dated March 29, 2021 to acquire...
*Motion That the Select Board exercise its option pursuant to Section 2.B of the Settlement Agreement between the Town and Pule Homes of New England LLC, LCS Woburn LLC and Montvale Land LLC dated March 29, 2021 to acquire parcel 1-36 as described in said Agreement, such acquisition to be carried out by the Conservation Commission, and to direct the Town Manager and Town Counsel to take such actions as are necessary to exercise said option. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board exercise its option pursuant to Section 2.B of the Settlement Agreement between the Town and Pule Homes of New England LLC, LCS Woburn LLC and Montvale Land LLC dated March 29, 2021 to acquire parcel 1-36 as described in said Agreement, such acquisition to be carried out by the Conservation Commission, and to direct the Town Manager and Town Counsel to take such actions as are necessary to exercise said option. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Winchester Hospital PILOT
Approve the Winchester Hospital Voluntary Payments Letter dated June 17, 2021 for Fiscal Years 2021 - 2023 substantially in the form presented at the Select Board's June 21, 2021 meeting
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winchester Hospital Voluntary Payments Letter dated June 17, 2021 for Fiscal Years 2021 - 2023 substantially in the form presented at the Select Board's June 21, 2021 meeting. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winchester Hospital Voluntary Payments Letter dated June 17, 2021 for Fiscal Years 2021 - 2023 substantially in the form presented at the Select Board's June 21, 2021 meeting. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the One Day Liquor License for Simply Serving - July 10, 2021 - Sanborn House
*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor License for Simply Serving - July 10, 2021 - Sanborn House Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor License for Simply Serving - July 10, 2021 - Sanborn House Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
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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