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Winchester Member
Michael Bettencourt
At-large · 10 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Bettencourt voted the same way as…
- Susan Verdicchio36% (4 of 11)
- Jacqueline Welch27% (3 of 11)
- Mariano Goluboff18% (2 of 11)
- Amy Shapiro9% (1 of 11)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 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.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 43 of 43 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (43)
- Mar 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2020 · Special: Present
- Oct 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2020 · Special: Present
- Mar 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Feb 22Adopt the Winchester Statement on Mental and Emotional Health…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board adopt the Winchester Statement on Mental…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Yes
February 22, 2021: Adopt the Winchester Statement on Mental and Emotional Health as presented
*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Winchester Statement on Mental and Emotional Health as presented. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Voted: Yes
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board adopt the Winchester Statement on Mental and Emotional Health as presented. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Feb 22Appoint Mary Grassi to the Design Review Committee for…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board appoint Mary Grassi to the Design…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Yes
February 22, 2021: Appoint Mary Grassi to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mary Grassi to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Voted: Yes
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mary Grassi to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Feb 22Appoint John Clemson to the Heritage District Commission for…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board appoint John Clemson to the Heritage…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Yes
February 22, 2021: Appoint John Clemson to the Heritage District Commission for a term to expire July 15, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board appoint John Clemson to the Heritage District Commission for a term to expire July 15, 2022. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Voted: Yes
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint John Clemson to the Heritage District Commission for a term to expire July 15, 2022. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Feb 22Appoint Andrew Kelley to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board appoint Andrew Kelley to the Wildwood…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Yes
February 22, 2021: Appoint Andrew Kelley to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Andrew Kelley to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Voted: Yes
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Andrew Kelley to the Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Feb 22Approve the staging permit for Signarama Somerville for James…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Signarama…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Yes
February 22, 2021: Approve the staging permit for Signarama Somerville for James Covino, at 41 Thompson Street to install a new sign in existing brackets
*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Signarama Somerville for James Covino, at 41 Thompson Street to install a new sign in existing brackets. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Voted: Yes
Jacqueline Welch joined the meeting only at its close, so she is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Signarama Somerville for James Covino, at 41 Thompson Street to install a new sign in existing brackets. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Jan 25Approve the Moderator's request to allow the conduct of…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board approve the Moderator's request to allow…Passed 4–0 · Bettencourt: Yes
January 25, 2021: Approve the Moderator's request to allow the conduct of the Winchester Spring Town Meeting, scheduled to commence on April 26, 2021, through remote participation as set forth in the Moderator's...
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Moderator's request to allow the conduct of the Winchester Spring Town Meeting, scheduled to commence on April 26, 2021, through remote participation as set forth in the Moderator's letter dated January 20, 2021. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioThe roll call does not list Jacqueline Welch, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Moderator's request to allow the conduct of the Winchester Spring Town Meeting, scheduled to commence on April 26, 2021, through remote participation as set forth in the Moderator's letter dated January 20, 2021. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Jan 11Appoint Betsy Sands to the Affordable Housing Trust Committee…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board appoint Betsy Sands to the Affordable…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Yes
January 11, 2021: Appoint Betsy Sands to the Affordable Housing Trust Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Betsy Sands to the Affordable Housing Trust Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2021. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Voted: Yes
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Betsy Sands to the Affordable Housing Trust Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2021. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Jan 11Reappoint Shukong Ou to the Cultural Council for a…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board reappoint Shukong Ou to the Cultural…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Yes
January 11, 2021: Reappoint Shukong Ou to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Shukong Ou to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Voted: Yes
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Shukong Ou to the Cultural Council for a term to expire July 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Jan 11Reappoint Eileen Rustin to the Disability Access Committee for…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board reappoint Eileen Rustin to the Disability…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Yes
January 11, 2021: Reappoint Eileen Rustin to the Disability Access Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Eileen Rustin to the Disability Access Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Voted: Yes
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Eileen Rustin to the Disability Access Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Jan 11Appoint Helen Waldron to full member to the Disability…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board appoint Helen Waldron to full member…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bettencourt: Yes
January 11, 2021: Appoint Helen Waldron to full member to the Disability Access Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Helen Waldron to full member to the Disability Access Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED
Voted: Yes
Jacqueline Welch had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Helen Waldron to full member to the Disability Access Committee for a term to expire August 31, 2023. Verdicchio - Goluboff Roll Call: Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Goluboff)
Votes with no disagreement (286)
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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