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August 23, 2021
19 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, 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; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personal or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personal; Asa Fletcher Update - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: 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; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personal or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personal; Asa Fletcher Update - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, 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. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: 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. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Monday, September 13, 2021
Appoint Mary Lou Bigelow as the Interim Winchester Housing Authority Commissioner, term to expire March 31, 2022. That the Select Board appoint June McInnes as the Winchester Housing Authority...
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mary Lou Bigelow as the Interim Winchester Housing Authority Commissioner, term to expire March 31, 2022. That the Select Board appoint June McInnes as the Winchester Housing Authority Board tenant representative, no end term. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mary Lou Bigelow as the Interim Winchester Housing Authority Commissioner, term to expire March 31, 2022. That the Select Board appoint June McInnes as the Winchester Housing Authority Board tenant representative, no end term. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post #3719, in thanks for participation in the Memorial Day observance, and $664.99 & $23.46 from the Property Room, for the auction...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post #3719, in thanks for participation in the Memorial Day observance, and $664.99 & $23.46 from the Property Room, for the auction of abandoned/unclaimed property, to be deposited into the Police Department's gift account. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post #3719, in thanks for participation in the Memorial Day observance, and $664.99 & $23.46 from the Property Room, for the auction of abandoned/unclaimed property, to be deposited into the Police Department's gift account. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $25,000 from The Cummings Foundation's "Make a Difference Dollars Program" to be used for Winchester's Interface program
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $25,000 from The Cummings Foundation's "Make a Difference Dollars Program" to be used for Winchester's Interface program. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $25,000 from The Cummings Foundation's "Make a Difference Dollars Program" to be used for Winchester's Interface program. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Kaitlyn Varoutsos to begin her employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Kaitlyn Varoutsos to begin her employment. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, 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 to begin her employment. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Transfer Station Facilities Update
Ask the Town Manager's Office to put place holders on the Warrant for the reconstruction of the Transfer Station as presented
*Motion That the Select Board ask the Town Manager's Office to put place holders on the Warrant for the reconstruction of the Transfer Station as presented. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board ask the Town Manager's Office to put place holders on the Warrant for the reconstruction of the Transfer Station as presented. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Verizon Cable TV Renewal License Modification
Approve the modification of section 5.3.1 of the Cable Television renewal license effective June 29, 2020 granted to Verizon New England, Inc., by the Town of Winchester Massachusetts dated August...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the modification of section 5.3.1 of the Cable Television renewal license effective June 29, 2020 granted to Verizon New England, Inc., by the Town of Winchester Massachusetts dated August 23, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the modification of section 5.3.1 of the Cable Television renewal license effective June 29, 2020 granted to Verizon New England, Inc., by the Town of Winchester Massachusetts dated August 23, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Racial Equity Project
Rescind the extension of the FMRA contract, request that they cease work and that they provide any public information that they have
*Motion That the Select Board rescind the extension of the FMRA contract, request that they cease work and that they provide any public information that they have. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board rescind the extension of the FMRA contract, request that they cease work and that they provide any public information that they have. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Town Manager
Approve the Town Manager's request to amend her end date to September 30, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Manager's request to amend her end date to September 30, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Town Manager's request to amend her end date to September 30, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Local Initiative Program Affordable Housing Application
Approve and submit Local Initiative Program (LIP) Application to the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the affordable housing unit that is being provided as...
*Motion That the Select Board approve and submit Local Initiative Program (LIP) Application to the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the affordable housing unit that is being provided as partof the 36 Elmwood housing development. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve and submit Local Initiative Program (LIP) Application to the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the affordable housing unit that is being provided as partof the 36 Elmwood housing development. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Reappoint Peter Engeldrum, Jian Liu, & Mingdi Zhang to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Peter Engeldrum, Jian Liu, & Mingdi Zhang to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2024. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Peter Engeldrum, Jian Liu, & Mingdi Zhang to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2024. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Meredith Allen to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Meredith Allen to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2024. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Meredith Allen to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2024. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Barbara O'Connell & William Ryerson to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Barbara O'Connell & William Ryerson to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2024. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Barbara O'Connell & William Ryerson to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2024. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Simple Fare Catering - September 19, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Christa Dix for Griffin Museum - September 12 & 22, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Simple Fare Catering - September 19, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Christa Dix for Griffin Museum - September 12 & 22, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 10, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 26, 2021 - Winchester Town Hall; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - September 9, 16 & 17, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - September 17, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Sonia Ruparell - August 27 & 28, 2021 - Griffin Museum Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Simple Fare Catering - September 19, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Christa Dix for Griffin Museum - September 12 & 22, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 10, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - September 26, 2021 - Winchester Town Hall; Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - September 9, 16 & 17, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - September 17, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Sonia Ruparell - August 27 & 28, 2021 - Griffin Museum Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve a conditional approval for Fit Life Winchester Outdoor Community Event on the Town Common, September 23, 2021, 1:30 - 9:00 pm to include setup, event and breakdown. Due to the spread of...
*Motion That the Select Board approve a conditional approval for Fit Life Winchester Outdoor Community Event on the Town Common, September 23, 2021, 1:30 - 9:00 pm to include setup, event and breakdown. Due to the spread of Covid-19, the Health Department will make a final decision closer to the date of the event. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve a conditional approval for Fit Life Winchester Outdoor Community Event on the Town Common, September 23, 2021, 1:30 - 9:00 pm to include setup, event and breakdown. Due to the spread of Covid-19, the Health Department will make a final decision closer to the date of the event. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve a conditional approval for the Winchester Chamber of Commerce "Winchester Spirit Night" event on Friday, September 24th, 4-10 pm. They are requesting that Main & Thompson Streets are...
*Motion That the Select Board approve a conditional approval for the Winchester Chamber of Commerce "Winchester Spirit Night" event on Friday, September 24th, 4-10 pm. They are requesting that Main & Thompson Streets are closed for the event. Due to the spread of Covid-19, the Health Department will make a final decision closer to the date of the event. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve a conditional approval for the Winchester Chamber of Commerce "Winchester Spirit Night" event on Friday, September 24th, 4-10 pm. They are requesting that Main & Thompson Streets are closed for the event. Due to the spread of Covid-19, the Health Department will make a final decision closer to the date of the event. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve a staging permit from Burke Property Service Corp for John Moriarty & Assoc. to paint windows and trim at 3 Church Street, to be done September 7-28, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve a staging permit from Burke Property Service Corp for John Moriarty & Assoc. to paint windows and trim at 3 Church Street, to be done September 7-28, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve a staging permit from Burke Property Service Corp for John Moriarty & Assoc. to paint windows and trim at 3 Church Street, to be done September 7-28, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, 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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