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18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Susan Verdicchio, Michael Bettencourt, Mariano Goluboff, Richard Mucci
Absent: None
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 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; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy. 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
“*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)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,500, from the Johnston Family to the Police Department in thanks for serving the community, to be deposited in the Police Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,500, from the Johnston Family to the Police Department in thanks for serving the community, to be deposited in the Police Gift Account. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,500, from the Johnston Family to the Police Department in thanks for serving the community, to be deposited in the Police Gift Account. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, the Emergency Management Planning Grant for $5,100 to the Fire Department to be used for emergency equipment
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the Emergency Management Planning Grant for $5,100 to the Fire Department to be used for emergency equipment. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the Emergency Management Planning Grant for $5,100 to the Fire Department to be used for emergency equipment. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, the State Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for $19,000 to the Fire Department to be used for Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus filling station
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the State Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for $19,000 to the Fire Department to be used for Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus filling station. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the State Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for $19,000 to the Fire Department to be used for Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus filling station. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Alteration of Premises for First House LLC d/b/a First House Pub located at 528 Main Street to add outside dining space to their existing license with the Town of Winchester
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Alteration of Premises for First House LLC d/b/a First House Pub located at 528 Main Street to add outside dining space to their existing license with the Town of Winchester Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Alteration of Premises for First House LLC d/b/a First House Pub located at 528 Main Street to add outside dining space to their existing license with the Town of Winchester Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Alteration of Premises for Lugabri LLC d/b/a A Tavola located at 34 Church Street to add outside dining space to their existing license with the Town of Winchester
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Alteration of Premises for Lugabri LLC d/b/a A Tavola located at 34 Church Street to add outside dining space to their existing license with the Town of Winchester. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Alteration of Premises for Lugabri LLC d/b/a A Tavola located at 34 Church Street to add outside dining space to their existing license with the Town of Winchester. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Church Street to be used for outdoor dining for A Tavola. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Thompson Street to be used for outdoor dining for Black Horse Tavern
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Thompson Street to be used for outdoor dining for Black Horse Tavern. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Thompson Street to be used for outdoor dining for Black Horse Tavern. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Main Street to be used for outdoor dining for First House Pub. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of three parking spots and the use of the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street in front of the restaurant frontage to be used for outdoor dining for Lucia's. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Approve the use of one spot on Converse next to the building and two spots across from the restaurant for truck access to be used for outdoor dining for China Sky
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of one spot on Converse next to the building and two spots across from the restaurant for truck access to be used for outdoor dining for China Sky. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of one spot on Converse next to the building and two spots across from the restaurant for truck access to be used for outdoor dining for China Sky. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Approve the use of the sidewalk in front of the store for outdoor dining for Frozen Hoagies
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of the sidewalk in front of the store for outdoor dining for Frozen Hoagies. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the use of the sidewalk in front of the store for outdoor dining for Frozen Hoagies. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Authorize the DPW, in consultation with the Sustainability Director, to convert parking spaces at the Jenks Town Hall Lot for installation of EV charging stations. Note: This vote supersedes the...
*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the DPW, in consultation with the Sustainability Director, to convert parking spaces at the Jenks Town Hall Lot for installation of EV charging stations. Note: This vote supersedes the Board's March 8, 2021 vote on the same topic. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
“*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the DPW, in consultation with the Sustainability Director, to convert parking spaces at the Jenks Town Hall Lot for installation of EV charging stations. Note: This vote supersedes the Board's March 8, 2021 vote on the same topic. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Refunding Bond Approval
5. Refunding Bond Approval - Shelia Tracy, Treasurer, explained that this is the formal vote for the April 2011 bonds that went out to be rebid that the Board needs to approve. I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held January 24, 2022, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $9,815,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Town dated January 27, 2022 (the "Bonds") to Piper Sandler & Co. at the price of $11,174,566.76 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on April 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2023 $695,000 5.00% 2030 $800,000 5.00% 2024 790,000 5.00 2031 735,000 4.00 2025 795,000 5.00 2032 585,000 3.00 2026 805,000 5.00 2033 575,000 3.00 2027 805,000 5.00 2034 560,000 2.00 2028 810,000 3.00 2035 545,000 2.00 2029 795,000 5.00 2036 520,000 2.00 Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated January 11, 2022 and a final Official Statement dated January 19, 2022 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow Agreement (the "Agreement") to be dated January 27, 2022, between the Town and U.S. Bank National Association, as Refunding Escrow Agent, relating to the refunding of the Refunded Bonds, each as defined in the Agreement. Further Voted: to authorize the deposit of $1,153,642.67 of available funds of the Town into the Refunding Escrow Fund, as defined in the Agreement, to pay debt service on the Refunded Bonds. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public; that no vote was taken by secret ballot; that a notice stating the place (or method of accessing), date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building at which the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting; that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended; and that, if held remotely, the meeting was called and conducted in accordance with the requirements of Section 20 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“5. Refunding Bond Approval - Shelia Tracy, Treasurer, explained that this is the formal vote for the April 2011 bonds that went out to be rebid that the Board needs to approve. I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held January 24, 2022, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $9,815,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Town dated January 27, 2022 (the "Bonds") to Piper Sandler & Co. at the price of $11,174,566.76 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on April 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2023 $695,000 5.00% 2030 $800,000 5.00% 2024 790,000 5.00 2031 735,000 4.00 2025 795,000 5.00 2032 585,000 3.00 2026 805,000 5.00 2033 575,000 3.00 2027 805,000 5.00 2034 560,000 2.00 2028 810,000 3.00 2035 545,000 2.00 2029 795,000 5.00 2036 520,000 2.00 Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated January 11, 2022 and a final Official Statement dated January 19, 2022 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow Agreement (the "Agreement") to be dated January 27, 2022, between the Town and U.S. Bank National Association, as Refunding Escrow Agent, relating to the refunding of the Refunded Bonds, each as defined in the Agreement. Further Voted: to authorize the deposit of $1,153,642.67 of available funds of the Town into the Refunding Escrow Fund, as defined in the Agreement, to pay debt service on the Refunded Bonds. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public; that no vote was taken by secret ballot; that a notice stating the place (or method of accessing), date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building at which the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting; that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended; and that, if held remotely, the meeting was called and conducted in accordance with the requirements of Section 20 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Allocate up to $10,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund for Mark Reenstierna and Associates for appraisal work at the Washington/Swanton Streets parcel
*Motion That the Select Board allocate up to $10,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund for Mark Reenstierna and Associates for appraisal work at the Washington/Swanton Streets parcel. Mucci - Bettencourt Roll Call - Yes: Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED No: Goluboff 3-1 Motion Passes
Yes: Bettencourt, Mucci, VerdicchioNo: Goluboff
“*Motion That the Select Board allocate up to $10,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund for Mark Reenstierna and Associates for appraisal work at the Washington/Swanton Streets parcel. Mucci - Bettencourt Roll Call - Yes: Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED No: Goluboff 3-1 Motion Passes.” (Motion: Mucci, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint James Johnson to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint James Johnson to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2025. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint James Johnson to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2025. 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
“*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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