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February 28, 2022
18 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 Waterfield Lot, 160 Forest St - 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 Waterfield Lot, 160 Forest St - 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; 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 Waterfield Lot, 160 Forest St - 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; 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 $2,500 from the William A. Johnston Family to the Fire Department for the Fire Department Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $2,500 from the William A. Johnston Family to the Fire Department for the Fire Department 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 $2,500 from the William A. Johnston Family to the Fire Department for the Fire Department Gift Account. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $2,025 from Lucia Ristorante, Brani & Sharon Grottkau and Kevin & Patti Mawn for the Public Safety Memorial
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $2,025 from Lucia Ristorante, Brani & Sharon Grottkau and Kevin & Patti Mawn for the Public Safety Memorial. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $2,025 from Lucia Ristorante, Brani & Sharon Grottkau and Kevin & Patti Mawn for the Public Safety Memorial. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant from the DOJ Bulletproof Vest Grant of $33,576 to the Police Department to assist in purchasing bullet proof vests for the police officers
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant from the DOJ Bulletproof Vest Grant of $33,576 to the Police Department to assist in purchasing bullet proof vests for the police officers. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant from the DOJ Bulletproof Vest Grant of $33,576 to the Police Department to assist in purchasing bullet proof vests for the police officers. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $8,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to the Health Department to be used for the Coalition for a Safer Community, Tick Testing and Health...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $8,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to the Health Department to be used for the Coalition for a Safer Community, Tick Testing and Health Department emerging COVID expenses. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $8,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to the Health Department to be used for the Coalition for a Safer Community, Tick Testing and Health Department emerging COVID expenses. 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 Brian Martinez to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Brian Martinez 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 Brian Martinez to begin his employment. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
HEARINGS
Approve the Alteration of Premises for The Blackhorse, Inc. d/b/a Black Horse Tavern located at 32-38 Waterfield Road 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 The Blackhorse, Inc. d/b/a Black Horse Tavern located at 32-38 Waterfield Road to add outside dining space to their existing license with the Town of Winchester. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Alteration of Premises for The Blackhorse, Inc. d/b/a Black Horse Tavern located at 32-38 Waterfield Road 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 Zia Maria Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Ristorante Lucia located at 5-13 Mt. Vernon Street to add outside dining space to their existing license with the Town of...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Alteration of Premises for Zia Maria Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Ristorante Lucia located at 5-13 Mt. Vernon Street to add outside dining space to their existing license with the Town of Winchester. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Alteration of Premises for Zia Maria Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Ristorante Lucia located at 5-13 Mt. Vernon 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)
LICENSES
Approve the Common Victualler Annual License Renewal for Toscano's Italian Kitchen
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler Annual License Renewal for Toscano's Italian Kitchen. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Common Victualler Annual License Renewal for Toscano's Italian Kitchen. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Lynch School Building Project
Authorize the Town Manager to develop an article for the spring town meeting warrant to complete a traffic study for the area surrounding the Lynch School, and work with Toole Design to develop a...
*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to develop an article for the spring town meeting warrant to complete a traffic study for the area surrounding the Lynch School, and work with Toole Design to develop a scope of work that evaluates vehicle, pedestrian, and bike safety on the east and west sides of the school, including the Pond Street Corridor and the Horn Brook Pond / Sylvester Avenue / Canal Street / Middlesex Street neighborhoods. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to develop an article for the spring town meeting warrant to complete a traffic study for the area surrounding the Lynch School, and work with Toole Design to develop a scope of work that evaluates vehicle, pedestrian, and bike safety on the east and west sides of the school, including the Pond Street Corridor and the Horn Brook Pond / Sylvester Avenue / Canal Street / Middlesex Street neighborhoods. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Establish a Policy of the Select Board to ensure the Lynch School Project, a once-in-a-generation project, will be consistent with Winchester's commitment to sustainability and its 2020 Climate...
*Motion: That the Select Board establish a Policy of the Select Board to ensure the Lynch School Project, a once-in-a-generation project, will be consistent with Winchester's commitment to sustainability and its 2020 Climate Action Plan (the CAP), and that the design will strive for net zero energy to the extent feasible. At a minimum, the building should be all-electric (no on-site combustion of fossil fuels), and highly energy efficient (Energy Use Intensity of 25 or less). Additional sustainable design elements should include electric vehicle charging stations, maximum solar photovoltaic production, and a facility design that maximizes material waste reduction, recycling and composting. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board establish a Policy of the Select Board to ensure the Lynch School Project, a once-in-a-generation project, will be consistent with Winchester's commitment to sustainability and its 2020 Climate Action Plan (the CAP), and that the design will strive for net zero energy to the extent feasible. At a minimum, the building should be all-electric (no on-site combustion of fossil fuels), and highly energy efficient (Energy Use Intensity of 25 or less). Additional sustainable design elements should include electric vehicle charging stations, maximum solar photovoltaic production, and a facility design that maximizes material waste reduction, recycling and composting. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
ARPA Funding
Appropriate $150,000 from the ARPA funds to pay for the costs of design through construction/implementation of the Reservoir Aeration for Manganese
*Motion: That the Select Board appropriate $150,000 from the ARPA funds to pay for the costs of design through construction/implementation of the Reservoir Aeration for Manganese. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board appropriate $150,000 from the ARPA funds to pay for the costs of design through construction/implementation of the Reservoir Aeration for Manganese. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Washington/Swanton Streets Authorization
Authorize up to $20,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund for VHB to complete the testing and submittals needed to re-establish compliance with the Mass Contingency Plan
*Motion That the Select Board authorize up to $20,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund for VHB to complete the testing and submittals needed to re-establish compliance with the Mass Contingency Plan. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call - Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board authorize up to $20,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund for VHB to complete the testing and submittals needed to re-establish compliance with the Mass Contingency Plan. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call - Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the license agreement between the Town and the Russell Hill Condominium Association for the Town owned parking lot located behind 955 Main Street for the period of January 31, 2022 thru...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the license agreement between the Town and the Russell Hill Condominium Association for the Town owned parking lot located behind 955 Main Street for the period of January 31, 2022 thru January 31, 2023. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the license agreement between the Town and the Russell Hill Condominium Association for the Town owned parking lot located behind 955 Main Street for the period of January 31, 2022 thru January 31, 2023. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Michelle MacKenzie for Superior Servers - June 4 & 11, 2022 - Wright Locke Farm; Maria Rutman for Jenks Center - March 13, 2022 - Jenks Center
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Michelle MacKenzie for Superior Servers - June 4 & 11, 2022 - Wright Locke Farm; Maria Rutman for Jenks Center - March 13, 2022 - Jenks Center. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Michelle MacKenzie for Superior Servers - June 4 & 11, 2022 - Wright Locke Farm; Maria Rutman for Jenks Center - March 13, 2022 - Jenks Center. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes for December 17, 2021 and January 10, 14 & 24, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for December 17, 2021 and January 10, 14 & 24, 2022. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for December 17, 2021 and January 10, 14 & 24, 2022. 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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