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Michael Bettencourt
At-large · 10 terms in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bettencourt as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 29 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (29)
- Mar 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Oct 28Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 17 in…Motion: *Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on…Passed 4–0 · Bettencourt: Not recorded
October 28, 2019: Recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 17 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 17 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Shapiro - Welch 4-0-1 VOTED Absent: Bettencourt
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, Verdicchio, WelchThe vote lists Michael Bettencourt as absent. The count (4-0-1) gives Michael Bettencourt, who was not in the meeting for this vote, as its third number.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board recommend favorable Town Meeting action on Article 17 in the Fall 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Shapiro - Welch 4-0-1 VOTED Absent: Bettencourt.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Welch)
Sep 9Accept, with gratitude, the following donations - $3,915.00 for…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the following donations…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Not recorded
September 9, 2019: Accept, with gratitude, the following donations - $3,915.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account; Winchester Rotary contribution of $15,000...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the following donations - $3,915.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account; Winchester Rotary contribution of $15,000 towards the purchase of vehicle; also, a donation of $4,500 from the Winchester Senior Association for "Transportation Support." Welch - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
Michael Bettencourt arrived after the meeting began (the minutes do not say exactly when) and is not shown on this vote, taken before he first took part.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the following donations - $3,915.00 for appreciation of services provided by the COA to be deposited in the COA Gift Account; Winchester Rotary contribution of $15,000 towards the purchase of vehicle; also, a donation of $4,500 from the Winchester Senior Association for "Transportation Support." Welch - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Shapiro)
Sep 9Approve the Sidewalk for Commercial Use License for Eleni's…Motion: *Motion: That the Select Board approve the Sidewalk for Commercial Use…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Not recorded
September 9, 2019: Approve the Sidewalk for Commercial Use License for Eleni's Mediterranean Grille at 599 Main Street
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Sidewalk for Commercial Use License for Eleni's Mediterranean Grille at 599 Main Street. Welch - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
Michael Bettencourt arrived after the meeting began (the minutes do not say exactly when) and is not shown on this vote, taken before he first took part.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Sidewalk for Commercial Use License for Eleni's Mediterranean Grille at 599 Main Street. Welch - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Shapiro)
Sep 9Approve the change of manager application for the Left…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board approve the change of manager application…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Not recorded
September 9, 2019: Approve the change of manager application for the Left Eden Restaurant Corp. d/b/a TWK the waterfield kitchen, 6 Winchester Terrace and 14 Thompson Street as detailed in the ABCC Change…
*Motion That the Select Board approve the change of manager application for the Left Eden Restaurant Corp. d/b/a TWK the waterfield kitchen, 6 Winchester Terrace and 14 Thompson Street as detailed in the ABCC Change of Manager Form. Welch - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
Michael Bettencourt arrived after the meeting began (the minutes do not say exactly when) and is not shown on this vote, taken before he first took part.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the change of manager application for the Left Eden Restaurant Corp. d/b/a TWK the waterfield kitchen, 6 Winchester Terrace and 14 Thompson Street as detailed in the ABCC Change of Manager Form. Welch - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Shapiro)
Sep 9Approve the Grant of Location on the behalf of…Motion: *Motion: That the Select Board approve the Grant of Location on…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Not recorded
September 9, 2019: Approve the Grant of Location on the behalf of the property owner for 9 Everell Avenue for the installation of five monitoring wells in the public right-of-way on Stowell Road
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Grant of Location on the behalf of the property owner for 9 Everell Avenue for the installation of five monitoring wells in the public right-of-way on Stowell Road. Welch - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
Michael Bettencourt arrived after the meeting began (the minutes do not say exactly when) and is not shown on this vote, taken before he first took part.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the Grant of Location on the behalf of the property owner for 9 Everell Avenue for the installation of five monitoring wells in the public right-of-way on Stowell Road. Welch - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Welch, second: Shapiro)
Aug 19Accept, with gratitude, the donations of $13,500 to support…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donations of…Passed 3–0 · Bettencourt: Not recorded
August 19, 2019: Accept, with gratitude, the donations of $13,500 to support the Saltmarsh Park
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donations of $13,500 to support the Saltmarsh Park. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioThe roll call does not list Michael Bettencourt, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donations of $13,500 to support the Saltmarsh Park. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Aug 19Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,000 from the…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of…Passed 3–0 · Bettencourt: Not recorded
August 19, 2019: Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to be used for Tick Testing conducted by UMASS Amherst
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to be used for Tick Testing conducted by UMASS Amherst. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioThe roll call does not list Michael Bettencourt, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,000 from the Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health to be used for Tick Testing conducted by UMASS Amherst. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Aug 19Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,500 from McDonald's…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of…Passed 3–0 · Bettencourt: Not recorded
August 19, 2019: Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,500 from McDonald's to be used for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community Sachem Leads Program
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,500 from McDonald's to be used for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community Sachem Leads Program. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
Yes: Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioThe roll call does not list Michael Bettencourt, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $1,500 from McDonald's to be used for the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community Sachem Leads Program. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Aug 19Approve the transfer of the Wine and Malt Beverages…Motion: *Motion: That the Select Board approve the transfer of the Wine…Failed 0–4 · Bettencourt: No
August 19, 2019: Approve the transfer of the Wine and Malt Beverages Only Retail Package Store license from Amberghini, Inc., d/b/a Craft Beer Cellar to Ramilla Convenience, Inc. d/b/a Dairy Barn, 864 Main…
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the transfer of the Wine and Malt Beverages Only Retail Package Store license from Amberghini, Inc., d/b/a Craft Beer Cellar to Ramilla Convenience, Inc. d/b/a Dairy Barn, 864 Main Street, Winchester MA. Verdicchio - Shapiro Opposed: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio, Shapiro MOTION FAILED
Voted: No
No: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Shapiro, Verdicchio
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve the transfer of the Wine and Malt Beverages Only Retail Package Store license from Amberghini, Inc., d/b/a Craft Beer Cellar to Ramilla Convenience, Inc. d/b/a Dairy Barn, 864 Main Street, Winchester MA. Verdicchio - Shapiro Opposed: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio, Shapiro MOTION FAILED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Jul 29Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Amy…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Yes
July 29, 2019: Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Amy Rindskopf - July 30 & August 11, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - August 1, 2019…
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Amy Rindskopf - July 30 & August 11, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - August 1, 2019 - Griffin Museum; David Houghton - August 3, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Archie McIntyre - August 4, 7, 15, 17, 24 & 31, 2019 - Wright- Locke Farm Conservancy. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
Voted: Yes
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Amy Rindskopf - July 30 & August 11, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - August 1, 2019 - Griffin Museum; David Houghton - August 3, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Archie McIntyre - August 4, 7, 15, 17, 24 & 31, 2019 - Wright- Locke Farm Conservancy. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Votes with no disagreement (268)
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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