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17 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 body; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. 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 body; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. 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
“*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)
Accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, January 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, January 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 That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, two ARPA Stabilization Grants to the Recreation Department, January 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)
Approve the installation of approximately 7-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to serve #25 and 8-feet of conduit in the right-of-way to serve #29. This work is necessary to provide...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the installation of approximately 7-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to serve #25 and 8-feet of conduit in the right-of-way to serve #29. This work is necessary to provide underground electrical service to 25 Calumet Road and 29 Calumet Road. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the installation of approximately 7-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way to serve #25 and 8-feet of conduit in the right-of-way to serve #29. This work is necessary to provide underground electrical service to 25 Calumet Road and 29 Calumet Road. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Class II Second Hand Motor Vehicle License for Robson Santos, President of Rio Auto Group Corporation d/b/a Dealer One Motors, 802 Main Street, Winchester, Operating hours 7:00 am -...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Class II Second Hand Motor Vehicle License for Robson Santos, President of Rio Auto Group Corporation d/b/a Dealer One Motors, 802 Main Street, Winchester, Operating hours 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Class II Second Hand Motor Vehicle License for Robson Santos, President of Rio Auto Group Corporation d/b/a Dealer One Motors, 802 Main Street, Winchester, Operating hours 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint William McGonigle to the Board of Appeals regular position, term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint William McGonigle to the Board of Appeals regular position, term to expire March 31, 2023. Goluboff - Verdicchio Roll Call: YES - Goluboff, Verdicchio VOTED 2-1-1 NO - Mucci ABSTAIN - Bettencourt Motion Passes
Yes: Goluboff, VerdicchioNo: MucciAbstained: Bettencourt
“*Motion: That the Select Board appoint William McGonigle to the Board of Appeals regular position, term to expire March 31, 2023. Goluboff - Verdicchio Roll Call: YES - Goluboff, Verdicchio VOTED 2-1-1 NO - Mucci ABSTAIN - Bettencourt Motion Passes.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Verdicchio)
Appoint Martin Hill to the Board of Appeals alternate position, term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Martin Hill to the Board of Appeals alternate position, term to expire March 31, 2023. Goluboff - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion: That the Select Board appoint Martin Hill to the Board of Appeals alternate position, term to expire March 31, 2023. Goluboff - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Verdicchio)
Approve the Photoville Fence 2022 as requested in the materials
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Photoville Fence 2022 as requested in the materials. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Photoville Fence 2022 as requested in the materials. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Sponsor the warrant article for Spring Town Meeting to fund the Sports Court out of free cash
*Motion: That the Select Board sponsor the warrant article for Spring Town Meeting to fund the Sports Court out of free cash. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion: That the Select Board sponsor the warrant article for Spring Town Meeting to fund the Sports Court out of free cash. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
The Climate Action Advisory Committee will be made up of seven members, six Winchester residents and one Winchester High School Student. Members shall have terms of three years except the...
*Motion: That the Select Board move that the Climate Action Advisory Committee will be made up of seven members, six Winchester residents and one Winchester High School Student. Members shall have terms of three years except the Winchester High School student shall have a one year term. Members' terms shall be staggered such that in the first year two members will have a term expiring in three years, two members terms expiring in two years and two members will have a term expiring in one year. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion: That the Select Board move that the Climate Action Advisory Committee will be made up of seven members, six Winchester residents and one Winchester High School Student. Members shall have terms of three years except the Winchester High School student shall have a one year term. Members' terms shall be staggered such that in the first year two members will have a term expiring in three years, two members terms expiring in two years and two members will have a term expiring in one year. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
(1) request that the Town Manager's office and Town Counsel prepare a lease and land development agreement with CIVICO that reflects CIVICO's initial August 2020 proposal as supplemented by the...
*Motion: That the Select Board vote to (1) request that the Town Manager's office and Town Counsel prepare a lease and land development agreement with CIVICO that reflects CIVICO's initial August 2020 proposal as supplemented by the March 2, 2022 letter from CIVICO to the Town; and (2) place an Article on the 2022 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant to approve said land development agreement and lease. . Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion: That the Select Board vote to (1) request that the Town Manager's office and Town Counsel prepare a lease and land development agreement with CIVICO that reflects CIVICO's initial August 2020 proposal as supplemented by the March 2, 2022 letter from CIVICO to the Town; and (2) place an Article on the 2022 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant to approve said land development agreement and lease. . Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Sponsor the articles that were presented except the Transfer Station Permit Fee article
*Motion That the Select Board sponsor the articles that were presented except the Transfer Station Permit Fee article. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call - Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board sponsor the articles that were presented except the Transfer Station Permit Fee article. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call - Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Grant the Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2022 with a rain date of Sunday, June 5, 2022. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 3rd - Block Party -...
*Motion That the Select Board grant the Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2022 with a rain date of Sunday, June 5, 2022. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 3rd - Block Party - 5:30 PM - 9 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 4th (or rain date of Sunday, June 5th) 6:00 AM to 10 PM: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; Converse Pl., and Laraway Rd. until 5 PM only (if not closed due to train station construction); Jenks Parking Lot (to replace displays normally on Laraway Rd); B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board grant the Town Day annual permissions for Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2022 with a rain date of Sunday, June 5, 2022. A.) Street closings and parking bans: Friday, June 3rd - Block Party - 5:30 PM - 9 PM - closure of Mt. Vernon St. from Converse Place to Washington Street; Saturday, June 4th (or rain date of Sunday, June 5th) 6:00 AM to 10 PM: Main Street (Rotary to Mystic Valley Pkwy); Mt. Vernon St. (Rotary to Washington St.), Thompson St.; Converse Pl., and Laraway Rd. until 5 PM only (if not closed due to train station construction); Jenks Parking Lot (to replace displays normally on Laraway Rd); B.) Approval to use the following open areas: Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Town Hall and the Mill Pond and adjacent grounds; C.) Approval for a fireworks display from Manchester Field. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence / Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 4, 2022 with registration taking place on Manchester...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence / Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 4, 2022 with registration taking place on Manchester Field starting at 7:00 am. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence / Highlander's Running Club Annual 2.5 Mile Town Day Road Race to be held June 4, 2022 with registration taking place on Manchester Field starting at 7:00 am. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - March 17, April 14 June 9 & 13, August 24 and September 21, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Emily Stanowicz for Simply Serving...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - March 17, April 14 June 9 & 13, August 24 and September 21, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Emily Stanowicz for Simply Serving - April 9, 2022 - Temple Shir Tikvah. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Archie McIntyre for Wright-Locke Farm - March 17, April 14 June 9 & 13, August 24 and September 21, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Emily Stanowicz for Simply Serving - April 9, 2022 - Temple Shir Tikvah. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes for February 7, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for February 7, 2022. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion That the Select Board approve meeting minutes for February 7, 2022. Goluboff - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Mucci - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Mucci - Bettencourt Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Mucci, 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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