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October 4, 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
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton, Waterfield Lot, Eversource License Agreement, - 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, Waterfield Lot, Eversource License Agreement, - 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 - 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, Waterfield Lot, Eversource License Agreement, - 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 - 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)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Melissa Ross to begin her employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Melissa Ross 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 Melissa Ross to begin her employment. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Energy Management Vehicle Policy
Adopt, that with all things being equal, the Town of Winchester shall preferentially purchase/procure Electric Vehicles (EVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) or other highly efficient...
*Motion That the Select Board adopt, that with all things being equal, the Town of Winchester shall preferentially purchase/procure Electric Vehicles (EVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) or other highly efficient vehicles. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt, that with all things being equal, the Town of Winchester shall preferentially purchase/procure Electric Vehicles (EVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) or other highly efficient vehicles. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource License Agreement
Approve the agreement between the Town of Winchester, a municipal corporation, acting by and through its Select Board, and NSTAR Electric Company, d/b/a/ Eversource Energy, a Massachusetts...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the agreement between the Town of Winchester, a municipal corporation, acting by and through its Select Board, and NSTAR Electric Company, d/b/a/ Eversource Energy, a Massachusetts corporation and electric company, as detailed in our packet. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the agreement between the Town of Winchester, a municipal corporation, acting by and through its Select Board, and NSTAR Electric Company, d/b/a/ Eversource Energy, a Massachusetts corporation and electric company, as detailed in our packet. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Warrant Articles
Approve the Fall Warrant Articles as printed
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Fall Warrant Articles as printed. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Fall Warrant Articles as printed. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Recycling Resolution in Support of Producer Responsibility
Adopt the Extended Producer Responsibility resolution as presented and have the Town Manager send it to Representative Day
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Extended Producer Responsibility resolution as presented and have the Town Manager send it to Representative Day. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Extended Producer Responsibility resolution as presented and have the Town Manager send it to Representative Day. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Appoint Zoe Coleman as student representative to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Zoe Coleman as student representative to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Zoe Coleman as student representative to the Climate Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Robert Colt, registered Democrat to the Board of Registrars of Voters for the Town of Winchester for a term to expire March 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Robert Colt, registered Democrat to the Board of Registrars of Voters for the Town of Winchester 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 Robert Colt, registered Democrat to the Board of Registrars of Voters for the Town of Winchester for a term to expire March 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 Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - October 7, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for Boston Best Bartending - October 14, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Matt...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - October 7, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for Boston Best Bartending - October 14, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Matt Davenport for Capers Catering - October 22, 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 Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - October 7, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for Boston Best Bartending - October 14, 2021 - Griffin Museum; Matt Davenport for Capers Catering - October 22, 2021 - Griffin Museum. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the staging permit for Sign Design, Inc for Coldwell Banker Realty to replace existing sign and awning, to start October 5, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Sign Design, Inc for Coldwell Banker Realty to replace existing sign and awning, to start October 5, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Sign Design, Inc for Coldwell Banker Realty to replace existing sign and awning, to start October 5, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Peter Engeldrum as a Special Municipal Employee for FY22
*Motion That the Select Board approve Peter Engeldrum as a Special Municipal Employee for FY22. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Peter Engeldrum as a Special Municipal Employee for FY22. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve "Light it Up Red" event, sponsored by a parent group & the DAC, recognizing Dyslexia Awareness month, in the Town Common on Friday, October 15, 2021, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m
*Motion That the Select Board approve "Light it Up Red" event, sponsored by a parent group & the DAC, recognizing Dyslexia Awareness month, in the Town Common on Friday, October 15, 2021, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve "Light it Up Red" event, sponsored by a parent group & the DAC, recognizing Dyslexia Awareness month, in the Town Common on Friday, October 15, 2021, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 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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