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August 2, 2021
22 recorded votes, 1 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 - 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 Washington/Swanton - 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 - 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 $1,000 from Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to the Health Department for the Tick Program
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to the Health Department for the Tick Program. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to the Health Department for the Tick Program. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank to the Recreation Department for the 2021 Summer Concerts on the Common
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank to the Recreation Department for the 2021 Summer Concerts on the Common. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $1,000 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank to the Recreation Department for the 2021 Summer Concerts on the Common. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant in the amount of $3,000 from Winchester Hospital to the Council on Aging to develop a mobile clinic for cholesterol and anemia testing for low-income Winchester...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant in the amount of $3,000 from Winchester Hospital to the Council on Aging to develop a mobile clinic for cholesterol and anemia testing for low-income Winchester residents. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant in the amount of $3,000 from Winchester Hospital to the Council on Aging to develop a mobile clinic for cholesterol and anemia testing for low-income Winchester residents. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Kaitlyn Varoutsos, Edward Donohue, Frank Limoncelli, Kenneth Sturgeon, Joseph O'Brien, Adam Hiscock and Seth Parsons to...
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Kaitlyn Varoutsos, Edward Donohue, Frank Limoncelli, Kenneth Sturgeon, Joseph O'Brien, Adam Hiscock and Seth Parsons to begin their employment. Shapiro - Bettencourt 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 Kaitlyn Varoutsos, Edward Donohue, Frank Limoncelli, Kenneth Sturgeon, Joseph O'Brien, Adam Hiscock and Seth Parsons to begin their employment. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
LICENSES
Approve the Change of Category (Wines & Malt to All Alcohol), Manager & Ownership for Swanton Street Diner, 72 Swanton Street, Winchester
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Change of Category (Wines & Malt to All Alcohol), Manager & Ownership for Swanton Street Diner, 72 Swanton Street, Winchester. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Change of Category (Wines & Malt to All Alcohol), Manager & Ownership for Swanton Street Diner, 72 Swanton Street, Winchester. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Stormwater Regulations
Approve the Town Engineer to issue the draft regulations for public comment for the MS4 permit requirements
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Engineer to issue the draft regulations for public comment for the MS4 permit requirements. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Engineer to issue the draft regulations for public comment for the MS4 permit requirements. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Conservation Commission Town Forest
Place an article on the warrant for Fall Town Meeting to transfer the Town Forest to the charter of the Conservation Commission to manage and care for the Town Forest
*Motion That the Select Board place an article on the warrant for Fall Town Meeting to transfer the Town Forest to the charter of the Conservation Commission to manage and care for the Town Forest. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board place an article on the warrant for Fall Town Meeting to transfer the Town Forest to the charter of the Conservation Commission to manage and care for the Town Forest. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Waterfield Lot Financial Consultant
Approve a request for a reserve fund transfer for up to $25,000 for a financial analysis for the Waterfield Lot
*Motion That the Select Board approve a request for a reserve fund transfer for up to $25,000 for a financial analysis for the Waterfield Lot. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve a request for a reserve fund transfer for up to $25,000 for a financial analysis for the Waterfield Lot. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Board, depending on the result of the reserve fund transfer, approve the Town Manager to negotiate a contract with Lynn Sweet
*Motion That the Select Board, depending on the result of the reserve fund transfer, approve the Town Manager to negotiate a contract with Lynn Sweet. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board, depending on the result of the reserve fund transfer, approve the Town Manager to negotiate a contract with Lynn Sweet. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Waterfield Task Force Appointments
Appoint Paul Manganaro, Citizens for a Better Waterfield and Stephanie Zaremba, Committee for Waterfield Fact to the Waterfield Task Force
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Paul Manganaro, Citizens for a Better Waterfield and Stephanie Zaremba, Committee for Waterfield Fact to the Waterfield Task Force. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Paul Manganaro, Citizens for a Better Waterfield and Stephanie Zaremba, Committee for Waterfield Fact to the Waterfield Task Force. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Racial Equity Project Update
Extend the contract with FMRA to December 31, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board extend the contract with FMRA to December 31, 2021. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call Yes: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED Abstained: Mucci 4-0-1
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioAbstained: Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board extend the contract with FMRA to December 31, 2021. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call Yes: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED Abstained: Mucci 4-0-1.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Appoint Kristopher Galletta to the Affordable Housing Trustee Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Kristopher Galletta to the Affordable Housing Trustee Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2022. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Kristopher Galletta to the Affordable Housing Trustee Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2022. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Brian Flaherty to the Audit Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 1, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Brian Flaherty to the Audit Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 1, 2024. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Brian Flaherty to the Audit Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 1, 2024. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Jack Ciulla to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Jack Ciulla to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2022. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Jack Ciulla to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2022. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Michael Beauvais, Michael Creane & Alex DiMatteo to the Field Management Committee for a term to expire July 1, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Michael Beauvais, Michael Creane & Alex DiMatteo to the Field Management Committee for a term to expire July 1, 2024. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Michael Beauvais, Michael Creane & Alex DiMatteo to the Field Management Committee for a term to expire July 1, 2024. Shapiro - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Shapiro, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - August 7, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - August 12, 14, 18, 21 & 26 and September 4...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - August 7, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - August 12, 14, 18, 21 & 26 and September 4, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm 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 Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - August 7, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - August 12, 14, 18, 21 & 26 and September 4, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Accept a gift of $2,000 from Locatelli Properties for the Downtown Improvement Project
*Motion That the Select Board accept a gift of $2,000 from Locatelli Properties for the Downtown Improvement Project. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept a gift of $2,000 from Locatelli Properties for the Downtown Improvement Project. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Approve the appropriation of $1,925 from the $2,000 Locatelli Properties gift to fund the balance of the Aberjona River Invasive Plant Species Management $9,925 proposal cost with the Conservation...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the appropriation of $1,925 from the $2,000 Locatelli Properties gift to fund the balance of the Aberjona River Invasive Plant Species Management $9,925 proposal cost with the Conservation Commission funding $8,000. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the appropriation of $1,925 from the $2,000 Locatelli Properties gift to fund the balance of the Aberjona River Invasive Plant Species Management $9,925 proposal cost with the Conservation Commission funding $8,000. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Approve the meeting minutes for May 3, 6, 17 & 19, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for May 3, 6, 17 & 19, 2021. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for May 3, 6, 17 & 19, 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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