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July 12, 2021
20 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: Susan Verdicchio, Amy Shapiro, Michael Bettencourt, Mariano Goluboff, Richard Mucci
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton, Glenwood Ave, 160 Forest St, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton, Glenwood Ave, 160 Forest St, Waterfield Lot - 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 Washington/Swanton, Glenwood Ave, 160 Forest St, Waterfield Lot - 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, a donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation for the 2021 disbursement of the grant awarded to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation for the 2021 disbursement of the grant awarded to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $20,000 from the Cummings Foundation for the 2021 disbursement of the grant awarded to the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $33,330 from the Cummings Foundation for the 2021 disbursement of the grant awarded to the Council on Aging and a donation of $150 for appreciation of...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $33,330 from the Cummings Foundation for the 2021 disbursement of the grant awarded to the Council on Aging and a donation of $150 for appreciation of services provided by the Council on Aging. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $33,330 from the Cummings Foundation for the 2021 disbursement of the grant awarded to the Council on Aging and a donation of $150 for appreciation of services provided by the Council on Aging. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $3,250 to the Winchester Recreation Department from Gregory & Rosemary Beecher, the En Ka Society, Winchester Savings Bank, Winchester Rotary...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $3,250 to the Winchester Recreation Department from Gregory & Rosemary Beecher, the En Ka Society, Winchester Savings Bank, Winchester Rotary Club and Fells Hardware to be used towards the 2021 Summer Concerts on the Common. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $3,250 to the Winchester Recreation Department from Gregory & Rosemary Beecher, the En Ka Society, Winchester Savings Bank, Winchester Rotary Club and Fells Hardware to be used towards the 2021 Summer Concerts on the Common. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
HEARINGS
Approve the Eversource Grant of Location to relocate a pole on Johnson Road and a pole & guy anchor on Ridge Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location to relocate a pole on Johnson Road and a pole & guy anchor on Ridge Street. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eversource Grant of Location to relocate a pole on Johnson Road and a pole & guy anchor on Ridge Street. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Woodside/Wildwood Intersection
Endorse option A as presented by Tool Design and permit them to move towards 100% design
*Motion That the Select Board endorse option A as presented by Tool Design and permit them to move towards 100% design. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board endorse option A as presented by Tool Design and permit them to move towards 100% design. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Downtown Project
Approve the downtown parking study and approve $15,000 to be taken from the Hospital Gift Account to be used towards the study with Toole Design
*Motion That the Select Board approve the downtown parking study and approve $15,000 to be taken from the Hospital Gift Account to be used towards the study with Toole Design. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the downtown parking study and approve $15,000 to be taken from the Hospital Gift Account to be used towards the study with Toole Design. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Sandy's Island Scholarship
Amend the original motion dated February 23, 2004 concerning the creation of the Sandra S. Rodgers Island Trust Fund; to allow for a one time scholarship to be granted for a WHS Class of 2021...
*Motion That the Select Board amend the original motion dated February 23, 2004 concerning the creation of the Sandra S. Rodgers Island Trust Fund; to allow for a one time scholarship to be granted for a WHS Class of 2021 student in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board amend the original motion dated February 23, 2004 concerning the creation of the Sandra S. Rodgers Island Trust Fund; to allow for a one time scholarship to be granted for a WHS Class of 2021 student in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
American Rescue Plan Act
Give general approval of the priorities and for Town Manager to begin reaching out to the stakeholders
*Motion That the Select Board give general approval of the priorities and for Town Manager to begin reaching out to the stakeholders Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board give general approval of the priorities and for Town Manager to begin reaching out to the stakeholders Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Waterfield Lot Update
Continue negotiations with Winchester Waterfield MM LLC also known as CIVICO for a new or revised Land Disposition Agreement based on the proposal dated August 31, 2020 and notice of award dated...
*Motion That the Select Board continue negotiations with Winchester Waterfield MM LLC also known as CIVICO for a new or revised Land Disposition Agreement based on the proposal dated August 31, 2020 and notice of award dated October 9, 2020. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board continue negotiations with Winchester Waterfield MM LLC also known as CIVICO for a new or revised Land Disposition Agreement based on the proposal dated August 31, 2020 and notice of award dated October 9, 2020. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Instruct the Town Manager to reach out to the Yes and No groups to put forward up to two nominees to serve on the Waterfield Advisory Task Force as well as to accept letters of interest for...
*Motion That the Select Board instruct the Town Manager to reach out to the Yes and No groups to put forward up to two nominees to serve on the Waterfield Advisory Task Force as well as to accept letters of interest for participation on the Waterfield Advisory Task Force with specific expertise in business and development experience as written in the memo presented tonight by end of day Wednesday, July 21st and that the Select Board will appoint all committee members including one resident at-large of their choosing. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board instruct the Town Manager to reach out to the Yes and No groups to put forward up to two nominees to serve on the Waterfield Advisory Task Force as well as to accept letters of interest for participation on the Waterfield Advisory Task Force with specific expertise in business and development experience as written in the memo presented tonight by end of day Wednesday, July 21st and that the Select Board will appoint all committee members including one resident at-large of their choosing. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Reappoint Steve Baker and Chris Noble to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Steve Baker and Chris Noble to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Steve Baker and Chris Noble to the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Carole LeConte Tedesco for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Carole LeConte Tedesco for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Carole LeConte Tedesco for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - July 16, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Christa Dix for Griffin Museum - July 15, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - July 16, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Christa Dix for Griffin Museum - July 15, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 11, 2021 - Sanborn House Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - July 16, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Christa Dix for Griffin Museum - July 15, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 11, 2021 - Sanborn House Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Approve the Eighth Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - October 2, 2021, 9-11:30 AM on the following streets: Horn Pond Brook Road, Sylvester Avenue and Carter Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eighth Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - October 2, 2021, 9-11:30 AM on the following streets: Horn Pond Brook Road, Sylvester Avenue and Carter Street. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Eighth Annual Kids PMC Bike Ride - October 2, 2021, 9-11:30 AM on the following streets: Horn Pond Brook Road, Sylvester Avenue and Carter Street. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Approve the Flag-Raising Application from Tanu Basu, India Association of Greater Boston on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 10:00 am
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Flag-Raising Application from Tanu Basu, India Association of Greater Boston on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 10:00 am. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Flag-Raising Application from Tanu Basu, India Association of Greater Boston on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 10:00 am. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) / Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held September 18, 2021 with registration taking place on...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) / Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held September 18, 2021 with registration taking place on Shore Road starting at 7:00 am. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) / Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held September 18, 2021 with registration taking place on Shore Road starting at 7:00 am. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Approve the meeting minutes for April 5, 12, 16 & 26, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for April 5, 12, 16 & 26, 2021. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for April 5, 12, 16 & 26, 2021. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, 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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