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September 13, 2021
14 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
Monday, October 4, 2021
Appoint Kurt Spring to the vacant Interim Planning Board position, term to expire March 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Kurt Spring to the vacant Interim Planning Board position, term to expire March 31, 2022. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Kurt Spring to the vacant Interim Planning Board position, term to expire March 31, 2022. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $44,000 from the Winchester Seniors Association to the Council on Aging to purchase a van to assist with medical transportation through the COA's...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $44,000 from the Winchester Seniors Association to the Council on Aging to purchase a van to assist with medical transportation through the COA's transportation services. Also, a donation of $140 for appreciation of services for the COA gift account. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $44,000 from the Winchester Seniors Association to the Council on Aging to purchase a van to assist with medical transportation through the COA's transportation services. Also, a donation of $140 for appreciation of services for the COA gift account. 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 Kristin Romaine to begin her employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Kristin Romaine 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 Kristin Romaine to begin her employment. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource GOL
Approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately 5-feet of conduit to provide underground electrical service to Cox Road
*Motion That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately 5-feet of conduit to provide underground electrical service to Cox Road. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately 5-feet of conduit to provide underground electrical service to Cox Road. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Jefferson at Lawson Road Stop Sign
Approve the installation of stop signs on Lawson Road at the intersection of Jefferson Road making Jefferson Road the through street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of stop signs on Lawson Road at the intersection of Jefferson Road making Jefferson Road the through street. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of stop signs on Lawson Road at the intersection of Jefferson Road making Jefferson Road the through street. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Oak/Holland Street Stop Signs
Approve the installation of 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Oak Street and Holland Street and to install stop signs on Spruce Street at Oak Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Oak Street and Holland Street and to install stop signs on Spruce Street at Oak Street. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Oak Street and Holland Street and to install stop signs on Spruce Street at Oak Street. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Revised MS4 Regulations
Approve the draft regulations as final with the condition that the impervious area threshold for the small development projects the trigger would be set at 500 square feet verses the 250 square...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the draft regulations as final with the condition that the impervious area threshold for the small development projects the trigger would be set at 500 square feet verses the 250 square feet that is proposed. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the draft regulations as final with the condition that the impervious area threshold for the small development projects the trigger would be set at 500 square feet verses the 250 square feet that is proposed. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Mystic Sports Court
Direct the Town Manager's Office to add to the draft warrant an article to fund the engineering and construction of the Recreation Sport Court
*Motion That the Select Board direct the Town Manager's Office to add to the draft warrant an article to fund the engineering and construction of the Recreation Sport Court. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board direct the Town Manager's Office to add to the draft warrant an article to fund the engineering and construction of the Recreation Sport Court. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Acting Town Manager
Designate Beth E. Rudolph to be acting Town Manager for the Town of Winchester effective on October 2, 2021 and serving till a new Town Manger is appointed subject to the negotiation and Board...
*Motion That the Select Board designate Beth E. Rudolph to be acting Town Manager for the Town of Winchester effective on October 2, 2021 and serving till a new Town Manger is appointed subject to the negotiation and Board approval of mutually agreeable compensation to Ms. Rudolph. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board designate Beth E. Rudolph to be acting Town Manager for the Town of Winchester effective on October 2, 2021 and serving till a new Town Manger is appointed subject to the negotiation and Board approval of mutually agreeable compensation to Ms. Rudolph. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Paul Hope for TSH Catering - September 18, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - September 25, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Joe...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Paul Hope for TSH Catering - September 18, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - September 25, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Joe Sullivan for Sullivan Sauce Co. - September 26, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Dianna Kenosian for Boston Best Bartending - September 18, 2021 - Sanborn House; Eileen Stanowicz for Simply Serving - September 25, 2021 - Sanborn House; Annette Lanigan for Winchester Jumelage - September 17, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - September 24, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Paul Hope for TSH Catering - September 18, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle Noska for Beaujolais Catering - September 25, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Joe Sullivan for Sullivan Sauce Co. - September 26, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm; Dianna Kenosian for Boston Best Bartending - September 18, 2021 - Sanborn House; Eileen Stanowicz for Simply Serving - September 25, 2021 - Sanborn House; Annette Lanigan for Winchester Jumelage - September 17, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Laura Lewis for Essex Catering - September 24, 2021 - Wright-Locke Farm Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve First Congregation Church Blessing of the Animals on the Common service, Sunday October 17, 2021 from 8:30 to 11:30 am
*Motion That the Select Board approve First Congregation Church Blessing of the Animals on the Common service, Sunday October 17, 2021 from 8:30 to 11:30 am. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve First Congregation Church Blessing of the Animals on the Common service, Sunday October 17, 2021 from 8:30 to 11:30 am. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence request to place Porta Potties on Shore Road September 18th for the WFEE Race
*Motion That the Select Board approve Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence request to place Porta Potties on Shore Road September 18th for the WFEE Race. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence request to place Porta Potties on Shore Road September 18th for the WFEE Race. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve First House Pub's requests to open at 9:00 am on September 18th, Town Day, to serve breakfast, no liquor will be served until 11:00 am, to add additional seating for the night of September...
*Motion That the Select Board approve First House Pub's requests to open at 9:00 am on September 18th, Town Day, to serve breakfast, no liquor will be served until 11:00 am, to add additional seating for the night of September 24th only for Spirit Night and amend their Entertainment License on September 26th only, to allow the DJ to start at 1:00 pm. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve First House Pub's requests to open at 9:00 am on September 18th, Town Day, to serve breakfast, no liquor will be served until 11:00 am, to add additional seating for the night of September 24th only for Spirit Night and amend their Entertainment License on September 26th only, to allow the DJ to start at 1:00 pm. 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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