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January 10, 2022
14 recorded votes, 7 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, Waterfield Lot - 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, Waterfield Lot - 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, to return to Executive Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, 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, 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 $715.87 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services provided by the Council on Aging
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $715.87 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services provided by the Council on Aging. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $715.87 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services provided by the Council on Aging. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, December 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, December disbursement, one in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other in the amount of $5,633.33 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, December disbursement, one in the amount of $16,333.33 to be used for the WRAP/Kid Connection and the other in the amount of $5,633.33 to be used for the Lynch After School Program. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
HEARINGS
Request MassDOT and the MBTA to install a rapid flashing beacon on any crosswalk that they install across Cambridge Street
*Motion: That the Select Board request MassDOT and the MBTA to install a rapid flashing beacon on any crosswalk that they install across Cambridge Street. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board request MassDOT and the MBTA to install a rapid flashing beacon on any crosswalk that they install across Cambridge Street. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
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)
Approve the Common Victualler License Renewal for Frozen Hogies, Wright-Locke Farm, and Gloria's Pizzeria; Temporary Mooring License Renewal - Winchester Boat Club
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler License Renewal for Frozen Hogies, Wright-Locke Farm, and Gloria's Pizzeria; Temporary Mooring License Renewal - Winchester Boat Club. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler License Renewal for Frozen Hogies, Wright-Locke Farm, and Gloria's Pizzeria; Temporary Mooring License Renewal - Winchester Boat Club. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions:
Reappoint Carey Sue Barney & Stacey Irizarry to the Affordable Housing Trust Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Carey Sue Barney & Stacey Irizarry to the Affordable Housing Trust Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2024. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Carey Sue Barney & Stacey Irizarry to the Affordable Housing Trust Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2024. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Reappoint Adrian LeBuffe to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Adrian LeBuffe to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Adrian LeBuffe to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. Subject to any COVID restrictions. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. Subject to any COVID restrictions. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Approve the Public Amusement License for En Ka Society for En Ka Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 20 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022. Subject to any COVID restrictions
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for En Ka Society for En Ka Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 20 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022. Subject to any COVID restrictions. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for En Ka Society for En Ka Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 20 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022. Subject to any COVID restrictions. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Approve the Staging Permit for Metro Sign & Awning for Barrett Sotheby's to replace existing signs at 48 Mt. Vernon Street between January 21 & 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Staging Permit for Metro Sign & Awning for Barrett Sotheby's to replace existing signs at 48 Mt. Vernon Street between January 21 & 31, 2022. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Staging Permit for Metro Sign & Awning for Barrett Sotheby's to replace existing signs at 48 Mt. Vernon Street between January 21 & 31, 2022. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Approve the October 4, 18 & 25, 2021, November 1, 4, 8 & 15, 2021, December 6, 2021 minutes
*Motion That the Select Board approve the October 4, 18 & 25, 2021, November 1, 4, 8 & 15, 2021, December 6, 2021 minutes. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the October 4, 18 & 25, 2021, November 1, 4, 8 & 15, 2021, December 6, 2021 minutes. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Back into Executive Session not to return to Public Session
*Motion: That the Select Board move back into Executive Session not to return to Public Session. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board move back into Executive Session not to return to Public Session. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
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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