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Winchester Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

June 2, 2022

16 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Richard Mucci, Anthea Brady, Mariano Goluboff, John Fallon, Michael Bettencourt

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

OPENING

Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 54 Everett - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 54 Everett - 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 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy Brady - Goluboff 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 to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 54 Everett - 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 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Goluboff 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 from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Monday, June 27, 2022

& Board of Assessors appoint Richard Michienzi as the Interim Board of Assessors member, term to expire March 2023

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*Motion That the Select Board & Board of Assessors appoint Richard Michienzi as the Interim Board of Assessors member, term to expire March 2023. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Manganaro, Gill, Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board & Board of Assessors appoint Richard Michienzi as the Interim Board of Assessors member, term to expire March 2023. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Manganaro, Gill, Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS

Accept a donation of three gift certificates one $100, and two $50 from Raffi's Limousine Service to the Recreation Department to be raffled off at the Daddy Daughter Dance

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of three gift certificates one $100, and two $50 from Raffi's Limousine Service to the Recreation Department to be raffled off at the Daddy Daughter Dance Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of three gift certificates one $100, and two $50 from Raffi's Limousine Service to the Recreation Department to be raffled off at the Daddy Daughter Dance Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept a donation of $750 from the En Ka Society to the Recreation Department for the 2022 Concerts on the Common

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $750 from the En Ka Society to the Recreation Department for the 2022 Concerts on the Common. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $750 from the En Ka Society to the Recreation Department for the 2022 Concerts on the Common. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept a donation of $600 from Julie Fish/Leading Edge Real Estate to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $600 from Julie Fish/Leading Edge Real Estate to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion: That the Select Board accept a donation of $600 from Julie Fish/Leading Edge Real Estate to the Recreation Department for expenditures at the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS

Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Jason D'Agati, Ryan Fitzgerald & Matthew Zellen to begin their employment

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Jason D'Agati, Ryan Fitzgerald & Matthew Zellen to begin their employment. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Jason D'Agati, Ryan Fitzgerald & Matthew Zellen to begin their employment. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Committees & Commissions

Appoint Nick Troisi to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2025

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

*Motion That the Select Board appoint Nick Troisi to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Nick Troisi to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Reappoint Lauren Costello & Andrew Kelley to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2025

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Lauren Costello & Andrew Kelley to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2025. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Lauren Costello & Andrew Kelley to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2025. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

To Review & Approve Results of the Sale of Bond Anticipation Notes

To Review & Approve Results of the Sale of Bond Anticipation Notes

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

2. To Review & Approve Results of the Sale of Bond Anticipation Notes - Shelia Tracy, Town Treasurer/Collector, gave a summary of the BANs and Vice Chair Brady read the following vote into the record. I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held June 2, 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: to approve the sale of $2,029,995 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 24, 2022 at an interest rate of 2.75% and payable March 30, 2023 (the "Notes") to Fidelity Capital Markets at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $9,743.98. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 17, 2022, and a final Official Statement dated May 25, 2022, 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 Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events 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 Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms 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 Notes 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 Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25; and, if the meeting was conducted remotely, it was called and held in accordance with the requirements of Section 20 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.

From the minutes

“2. To Review & Approve Results of the Sale of Bond Anticipation Notes - Shelia Tracy, Town Treasurer/Collector, gave a summary of the BANs and Vice Chair Brady read the following vote into the record. I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Winchester, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held June 2, 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: to approve the sale of $2,029,995 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 24, 2022 at an interest rate of 2.75% and payable March 30, 2023 (the "Notes") to Fidelity Capital Markets at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $9,743.98. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 17, 2022, and a final Official Statement dated May 25, 2022, 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 Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events 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 Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms 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 Notes 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 Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25; and, if the meeting was conducted remotely, it was called and held in accordance with the requirements of Section 20 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Waterfield Lot: Special Town Meeting

Support Article 2 of the Special Town Meeting on June 6th

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*Motion That the Select Board support Article 2 of the Special Town Meeting on June 6th. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

The minutes say earlier that Michael Bettencourt left the meeting (“Mr.”), but they name Michael Bettencourt in this vote, so Michael Bettencourt is counted as back in the meeting.

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board support Article 2 of the Special Town Meeting on June 6th. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

ARPA Funding

Approve ARPA funding for $50,000 for the Muraco School Redundant Broadband; $70,000 for the Transfer Station Broadband Connection; $49,200 for the Fire Department to upgrade existing ambulance...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*Motion: That the Select Board approve ARPA funding for $50,000 for the Muraco School Redundant Broadband; $70,000 for the Transfer Station Broadband Connection; $49,200 for the Fire Department to upgrade existing ambulance stretcher with power assist; and $25,000 for the fiber connection from Town Hall to the Jenks Center. Brady - Goluboff Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci VOTED

From the minutes

“*Motion: That the Select Board approve ARPA funding for $50,000 for the Muraco School Redundant Broadband; $70,000 for the Transfer Station Broadband Connection; $49,200 for the Fire Department to upgrade existing ambulance stretcher with power assist; and $25,000 for the fiber connection from Town Hall to the Jenks Center. Brady - Goluboff Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Goluboff, Fallon, Mucci VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

CONSENT AGENDA

Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Janet Hall for First Congregational Church - June 11, 2022 - First Congregational Church; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 18, 2022 - Griffin...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Janet Hall for First Congregational Church - June 11, 2022 - First Congregational Church; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 18, 2022 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 24, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle MacKenzie for Superior Servers - August 14, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 5, 2022 - Sanborn House; Barbara Turkington for B&B Bartending - August 6, 2022 - Gentle Giant Moving Co. 7 McKay Avenue; Casey McClory for Winchester A Better Chance Program - June 4, 2022 - First Congregational Church; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - June 12, 2022 & July 10, 2022. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Janet Hall for First Congregational Church - June 11, 2022 - First Congregational Church; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 18, 2022 - Griffin Museum; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 24, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Michelle MacKenzie for Superior Servers - August 14, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - June 5, 2022 - Sanborn House; Barbara Turkington for B&B Bartending - August 6, 2022 - Gentle Giant Moving Co. 7 McKay Avenue; Casey McClory for Winchester A Better Chance Program - June 4, 2022 - First Congregational Church; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - June 12, 2022 & July 10, 2022. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 11 to October 29, 2022

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*Motion That the Select Board approve the Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 11 to October 29, 2022. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Blisspoint LLC Agriculturally Produced Wine Special Permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturdays from June 11 to October 29, 2022. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes for April 25 & 28, 2022 and May 2, 2022

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for April 25 & 28, 2022 and May 2, 2022. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci

From the minutes

“*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for April 25 & 28, 2022 and May 2, 2022. Brady - Goluboff VOTED Roll Call: Bettencourt, Brady, Fallon, Goluboff, Mucci.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: Brady, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci VOTED

From the minutes

“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: Brady, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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