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October 18, 2021
27 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; Asa Fletcher Fund - 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; Asa Fletcher Fund - 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)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, 3,600 from Winchester Hospital to the Health Department to provide PCR COVID testing for Winchester residents, non-residents working in Town and Town employees at no charge
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, 3,600 from Winchester Hospital to the Health Department to provide PCR COVID testing for Winchester residents, non-residents working in Town and Town employees at no charge. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, 3,600 from Winchester Hospital to the Health Department to provide PCR COVID testing for Winchester residents, non-residents working in Town and Town employees at no charge. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, $850 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, $850 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, $850 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, an Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $104,081.54 from FEMA to purchase Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Department
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $104,081.54 from FEMA to purchase Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Department. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $104,081.54 from FEMA to purchase Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Department. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Outdoor Dining
Extend the outdoor dining for the existing restaurants to Monday, November 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m
*Motion That the Select Board extend the outdoor dining for the existing restaurants to Monday, November 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board extend the outdoor dining for the existing restaurants to Monday, November 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Warrant Article Motions
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 7
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 7. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 7. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 8
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 8. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 8. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 9
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 9. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 9. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 14
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 14. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 14. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 15
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 15. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 15. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 19
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 19. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 19. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 20
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 20. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 20. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 21
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 21. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 21. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 24 1 and 2
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 24 1 and 2. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 24 1 and 2. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 25
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 25. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 25. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 26
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 26. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 26. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 29
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 29. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 29. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 31 that was submitted by Town Meeting member Carol Savage
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 31 that was submitted by Town Meeting member Carol Savage. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 31 that was submitted by Town Meeting member Carol Savage. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Appoint Robert Tedesco as a regular member to the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Robert Tedesco as a regular member to the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2023. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Robert Tedesco as a regular member to the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2023. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the One Day Liquor License for Norman Doucette for Jumelage Inc. - October 29, 2021 - Sanborn House
*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor License for Norman Doucette for Jumelage Inc. - October 29, 2021 - Sanborn House. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor License for Norman Doucette for Jumelage Inc. - October 29, 2021 - Sanborn House. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the House Bear Brewing LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at a special Thanksgiving Winchester Farmers Market on Saturday
*Motion That the Select Board approve the House Bear Brewing LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at a special Thanksgiving Winchester Farmers Market on Saturday. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the House Bear Brewing LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at a special Thanksgiving Winchester Farmers Market on Saturday. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the staging permit for Batten Bros. for Eastern Bank to replace existing sign at 522 Main Street between November 1 & 15, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Batten Bros. for Eastern Bank to replace existing sign at 522 Main Street between November 1 & 15, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Batten Bros. for Eastern Bank to replace existing sign at 522 Main Street between November 1 & 15, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the request from Al Wile, Veterans Officer, to hold the annual Veteran's Day parade on Thursday, November 11, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Al Wile, Veterans Officer, to hold the annual Veteran's Day parade on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Al Wile, Veterans Officer, to hold the annual Veteran's Day parade on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the request from En Ka Society to host a 5K Turkey Trot road race on November 25, 2021 beginning at 9:00 am
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from En Ka Society to host a 5K Turkey Trot road race on November 25, 2021 beginning at 9:00 am. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from En Ka Society to host a 5K Turkey Trot road race on November 25, 2021 beginning at 9:00 am. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the request from Andrew Rotondi of Stonewall Film to use the outside side entrance of the Town Hall near the Health Department on October 22, 2021 from 8:00 - 11:00 am to shoot scenes for...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Andrew Rotondi of Stonewall Film to use the outside side entrance of the Town Hall near the Health Department on October 22, 2021 from 8:00 - 11:00 am to shoot scenes for a movie. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Andrew Rotondi of Stonewall Film to use the outside side entrance of the Town Hall near the Health Department on October 22, 2021 from 8:00 - 11:00 am to shoot scenes for a movie. 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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