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November 8, 2021
11 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 Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30A §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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 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, a donation of $500 from En Ka Society to the Police Department for equipment for youth members of the Winchester Police Departments Explorer Program/Criminal Justice Club
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from En Ka Society to the Police Department for equipment for youth members of the Winchester Police Departments Explorer Program/Criminal Justice Club. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $500 from En Ka Society to the Police Department for equipment for youth members of the Winchester Police Departments Explorer Program/Criminal Justice Club. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, October disbursement, one in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other in...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, October disbursement, one in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other in the amount of $7,366.67 to be used for the Lynch After School Program. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, October disbursement, one in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other in the amount of $7,366.67 to be used for the Lynch After School 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 Sarath Sek, Llamo Tsepak, Jonathan Lepore, Gabriele Mesiti & Christopher Rodrigues Martinez to begin their employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Sarath Sek, Llamo Tsepak, Jonathan Lepore, Gabriele Mesiti & Christopher Rodrigues Martinez to begin their 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 Sarath Sek, Llamo Tsepak, Jonathan Lepore, Gabriele Mesiti & Christopher Rodrigues Martinez to begin their employment. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Warrant Article Motions
Recommend favorable action on Article 28
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 28. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 28. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Article 30, Motions 1 & 2
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 30, Motions 1 & 2. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 30, Motions 1 & 2. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on the revised Article 31
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on the revised Article 31. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on the revised Article 31. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGE NDA
Approve the request from Matt & Laura Gordon to place a Salvation Army 'kettle' on the sidewalk in front of the Winchester Starbucks for the following Saturdays, November 27th, December 4th...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Matt & Laura Gordon to place a Salvation Army 'kettle' on the sidewalk in front of the Winchester Starbucks for the following Saturdays, November 27th, December 4th, December 11th, December 18th and December 24st from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Matt & Laura Gordon to place a Salvation Army 'kettle' on the sidewalk in front of the Winchester Starbucks for the following Saturdays, November 27th, December 4th, December 11th, December 18th and December 24st from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve Nelson Aquino as a Special Municipal Employee for the Winchester Health Department
*Motion That the Select Board approve Nelson Aquino as a Special Municipal Employee for the Winchester Health Department. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve Nelson Aquino as a Special Municipal Employee for the Winchester Health Department. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Recess to the floor of Town Meeting to adjourn at the same time as Town Meeting
*Motion: That the Select Board recess to the floor of Town Meeting to adjourn at the same time as Town Meeting. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recess to the floor of Town Meeting to adjourn at the same time as Town Meeting. 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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