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October 25, 2021
20 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to union contract negotiations, specifically the Firefighters...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to union contract negotiations, specifically the Firefighters, and Department of Public Works; Waterfield Lot, 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. 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 MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to union contract negotiations, specifically the Firefighters, and Department of Public Works; Waterfield Lot, 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. 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, a $45 donation from James Tilley to be used towards the purchase of a foot brush at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a $45 donation from James Tilley to be used towards the purchase of a foot brush at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a $45 donation from James Tilley to be used towards the purchase of a foot brush at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts. 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 Gene Johnson to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Gene Johnson to begin his 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 Gene Johnson to begin his employment. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Kendall Street
Approve the installation of a "No Parking" sign opposite of the driveway of the south part of the property and not the driveway on the north part of the property at 10 Kendall Street which was...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of a "No Parking" sign opposite of the driveway of the south part of the property and not the driveway on the north part of the property at 10 Kendall Street which was requested by the resident. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the installation of a "No Parking" sign opposite of the driveway of the south part of the property and not the driveway on the north part of the property at 10 Kendall Street which was requested by the resident. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
BUSINESS
Certify that at a meeting held on Monday, October 25, 2021 the Select Board voted to accept as presented by the Winchester Town Clerk, MaryEllen Lannon, the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town...
*Motion That the Select Board certify that at a meeting held on Monday, October 25, 2021 the Select Board voted to accept as presented by the Winchester Town Clerk, MaryEllen Lannon, the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Winchester. Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board certify that at a meeting held on Monday, October 25, 2021 the Select Board voted to accept as presented by the Winchester Town Clerk, MaryEllen Lannon, the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Winchester. Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.”
Warrant Article Motions
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 3
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 3. 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 3. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 4
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 4. 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 4. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 5
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 5. 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 5. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 10
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 10. 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 10. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 11
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 11. 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 11. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 12
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 12. 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 12. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 13
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 13. 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 13. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 16
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 16. 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 16. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 17
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 17. 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 17. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 18
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 18. 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 18. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 22
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 22. 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 22. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 27
*Motion That the Select Board approve motion language as printed and recommend favorable action on Article 27. 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 27. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the request from Hope Christian Church to use the Town Parking lot from 12-7 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022 for their "Night to Shine" prom night as a drive through event for people with...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Hope Christian Church to use the Town Parking lot from 12-7 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022 for their "Night to Shine" prom night as a drive through event for people with special needs. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Hope Christian Church to use the Town Parking lot from 12-7 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022 for their "Night to Shine" prom night as a drive through event for people with special needs. 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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