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December 17, 2021
8 recorded votes, 1 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 Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy; 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. 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 Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy; 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. 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 $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for their participation in the Veterans Day observance. The donation will be...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for their participation in the Veterans Day observance. The donation will be deposited into the Police Department's 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 $200 from the VFW Aberjona Post No. 3719 to the Police Department in thanks for their participation in the Veterans Day observance. The donation will be deposited into the Police Department's gift account. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
LICENSES
Approve the Transfer of License for FRASA d/b/a D'Agostinos to Waterfield Foods d/b/a D'Agostinos
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Transfer of License for FRASA d/b/a D'Agostinos to Waterfield Foods d/b/a D'Agostinos Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Transfer of License for FRASA d/b/a D'Agostinos to Waterfield Foods d/b/a D'Agostinos Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Renew Fortune Teller License for Psychic Reading by Angela
*Motion: That the Select Board renew Fortune Teller License for Psychic Reading by Angela Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board renew Fortune Teller License for Psychic Reading by Angela Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Renew Lodging House License - Carlisle House
*Motion: That the Select Board renew Lodging House License - Carlisle House Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board renew Lodging House License - Carlisle House Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Deny the Alcoholic Beverage License for Pairings Wine and Food due to non-payment of fees and not submitting Workman's Compensation, both mandatory for approval
*Motion: That the Select Board deny the Alcoholic Beverage License for Pairings Wine and Food due to non-payment of fees and not submitting Workman's Compensation, both mandatory for approval. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board deny the Alcoholic Beverage License for Pairings Wine and Food due to non-payment of fees and not submitting Workman's Compensation, both mandatory for approval. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
FY23 Budget Review
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the day. Mucci and Verdicchio VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the day. Mucci and Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Mucci, second: Verdicchio)
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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