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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 · 2021–2022 Board
On split votes, Bettencourt voted the same way as…
- Susan Verdicchio100% (5 of 5)
- Richard Mucci60% (3 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 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 33 of 34 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- Jun 21, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (34)
- Mar 18, 2022 · Special: Present
- Mar 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2021 · Special: Present
- Apr 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Mar 7Appoint William McGonigle to the Board of Appeals regular…Motion: *Motion: That the Select Board appoint William McGonigle to the Board…Passed 2–1 · Bettencourt: Abstained
March 7, 2022: 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
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Goluboff, VerdicchioNo: MucciAbstained: Bettencourt
From the minutes
“*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)
Jan 24Allocate up to $10,000 from the Select Board Housing…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board allocate up to $10,000 from the…Passed 3–1 · Bettencourt: Yes
January 24, 2022: Allocate up to $10,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund for Mark Reenstierna and Associates for appraisal work at the Washington/Swanton Streets parcel
*Motion That the Select Board allocate up to $10,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund for Mark Reenstierna and Associates for appraisal work at the Washington/Swanton Streets parcel. Mucci - Bettencourt Roll Call - Yes: Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED No: Goluboff 3-1 Motion Passes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bettencourt, Mucci, VerdicchioNo: Goluboff
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board allocate up to $10,000 from the Select Board Housing Fund for Mark Reenstierna and Associates for appraisal work at the Washington/Swanton Streets parcel. Mucci - Bettencourt Roll Call - Yes: Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED No: Goluboff 3-1 Motion Passes.” (Motion: Mucci, second: Bettencourt)
Jan 10Reappoint Carey Sue Barney & Stacey Irizarry to the…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board reappoint Carey Sue Barney & Stacey…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Bettencourt: Not recorded
January 10, 2022: Reappoint Carey Sue Barney & Stacey Irizarry to the Affordable Housing Trust Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Carey Sue Barney & Stacey Irizarry to the Affordable Housing Trust Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2024. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Carey Sue Barney & Stacey Irizarry to the Affordable Housing Trust Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2024. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Jan 10Reappoint Adrian LeBuffe to the Design Review Committee for…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board reappoint Adrian LeBuffe to the Design…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Bettencourt: Not recorded
January 10, 2022: Reappoint Adrian LeBuffe to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Adrian LeBuffe to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Adrian LeBuffe to the Design Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Jan 10Approve the Parade Permit for En Ka Fair -…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board approve the Parade Permit for En…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Bettencourt: Not recorded
January 10, 2022: Approve the Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings…
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. Subject to any COVID restrictions. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Parade Permit for En Ka Fair - Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Route: Skillings Road to Main Street; left onto Main Street, pass Stop & Shop and Winchester Savings Bank; travel around the traffic circle (Quill Rotary) and up Church Street, where it will turn left onto Waterfield Road and left again onto Mystic Valley Parkway; at intersection with Main Street, left onto Main Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street and continue to the Edward F. O'Connell Plaza on the grounds of the Veterans Honor Roll, Town Hall, where it will disband after the flag ceremony.) Mt. Vernon Street will be closed to traffic from Quill Rotary to the Washington Street Intersection for the duration of the Parade. Subject to any COVID restrictions. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Jan 10Approve the Public Amusement License for En Ka Society…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Bettencourt: Not recorded
January 10, 2022: Approve the Public Amusement License for En Ka Society for En Ka Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 20 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022. Subject…
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for En Ka Society for En Ka Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 20 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022. Subject to any COVID restrictions. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Public Amusement License for En Ka Society for En Ka Fair - 5:00-11:00 p.m. Friday, May 20 and 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022. Subject to any COVID restrictions. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Jan 10Approve the Staging Permit for Metro Sign & Awning…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board approve the Staging Permit for Metro…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Bettencourt: Not recorded
January 10, 2022: Approve the Staging Permit for Metro Sign & Awning for Barrett Sotheby's to replace existing signs at 48 Mt. Vernon Street between January 21 & 31, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Staging Permit for Metro Sign & Awning for Barrett Sotheby's to replace existing signs at 48 Mt. Vernon Street between January 21 & 31, 2022. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Staging Permit for Metro Sign & Awning for Barrett Sotheby's to replace existing signs at 48 Mt. Vernon Street between January 21 & 31, 2022. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Jan 10Approve the October 4, 18 & 25, 2021, November…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board approve the October 4, 18 &…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Bettencourt: Not recorded
January 10, 2022: Approve the October 4, 18 & 25, 2021, November 1, 4, 8 & 15, 2021, December 6, 2021 minutes
*Motion That the Select Board approve the October 4, 18 & 25, 2021, November 1, 4, 8 & 15, 2021, December 6, 2021 minutes. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED
Michael Bettencourt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the October 4, 18 & 25, 2021, November 1, 4, 8 & 15, 2021, December 6, 2021 minutes. Goluboff - Mucci Roll Call: Goluboff, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTED.” (Motion: Goluboff, second: Mucci)
Nov 4Recommend favorable action Town Meeting member Maureen Meister's amended…Motion: *Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action Town Meeting member…Passed 3–1 · Bettencourt: Yes
November 4, 2021: Recommend favorable action Town Meeting member Maureen Meister's amended Article 9
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action Town Meeting member Maureen Meister's amended Article 9. Bettencourt - Mucci Roll Call: Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE No: Goluboff 3-1 vote passes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bettencourt, Mucci, VerdicchioNo: Goluboff
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action Town Meeting member Maureen Meister's amended Article 9. Bettencourt - Mucci Roll Call: Bettencourt, Mucci, Verdicchio VOTE No: Goluboff 3-1 vote passes.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Mucci)
Aug 2Extend the contract with FMRA to December 31, 2021Motion: *Motion That the Select Board extend the contract with FMRA to…Passed 4–0 · Bettencourt: Yes
August 2, 2021: Extend the contract with FMRA to December 31, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board extend the contract with FMRA to December 31, 2021. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call Yes: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED Abstained: Mucci 4-0-1
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bettencourt, Goluboff, Shapiro, VerdicchioAbstained: Mucci
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board extend the contract with FMRA to December 31, 2021. Shapiro - Goluboff Roll Call Yes: Shapiro, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio VOTED Abstained: Mucci 4-0-1.” (Motion: Shapiro, second: Goluboff)
Votes with no disagreement (333)
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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