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May 5, 2020
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen Ruggiero, Barbara Flockhart, Rob DeMarco, Peter Christopher, Tracey Honan, Nick LoConte, Rich Ferrino, James Letterie, Philip Boncore
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the minutes
Motion Councilor Ruggiero
From the minutes
“Motion Councilor Ruggiero 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, Councilor Jim Letterie, President Philip Boncore, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero -.” (Motion: Ruggiero, second: Ferrino)
PUBLIC HEARING
Continue Public Hearing until the next Town Council Meeting 5-19-20
Motion by Councilor Ferrino to continue Public Hearing until the next Town Council Meeting 5-19-20
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Ferrino to continue Public Hearing until the next Town Council Meeting 5-19-20 2™ by Councilor DeMarco Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, Councilor Jim Letterie, President Philip Boncore, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero -.” (Motion: Ferrino, second: DeMarco)
NEW BUSINESS
Consider the vote to Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash to a Special Article FY 20 Covid-19 Fund and Emergency Motion
Motion by Councilor DeMarco that the Town Council consider the vote to Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash to a Special Article FY 20 Covid-19 Fund and Emergency Motion
The roll call lists James Letterie twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco that the Town Council consider the vote to Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash to a Special Article FY 20 Covid-19 Fund and Emergency Motion 2™ by Councilor Christopher Discussion Councilor Ferrino discusses the breakdown and discusses the Overtime Costs Chief Delehanty discusses the overtime costs and times Councilor Letterie would like this motion to be referred to the Finance Committee for review, asks if the town is hiring people to make statements to the press and cost? eh Wi rAoo1stait Lui IVICA 2 iVeUiiiain iepul LO LANL LLIN LIDIGE VUDLS Writ UY 4UAUY GVGIHGAUIL UU 11 LUIS 19 GUL considered an emergency motion, the dept. will have to be responsible for costs and will go in the negative. Motion Passed: 8-1 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President Jim Letterie, President Philip Boncore Voting Against-Vice President Letterie.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Christopher)
Accept main motion as addressed
Motion by Councilor Flockhart to accept main motion as addressed
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Flockhart to accept main motion as addressed 2™ by Councilor Ruggiero Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara F lockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President Jim Letterie, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Flockhart, second: Ruggiero)
The Town Manager request National Grid Gas & Electric, Comcast and MWRA to provide discounts. ....(See Attached Motion)
Motion by Councilor Honan that the Town Manager request National Grid Gas & Electric, Comcast and MWRA to provide discounts. ....(See Attached Motion)
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Honan that the Town Manager request National Grid Gas & Electric, Comcast and MWRA to provide discounts. ....(See Attached Motion) 2"! by Councilor DeMarco Discussion Town Manager will research and pursue Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President Jim Letterie, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Honan, second: DeMarco)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Ferrino to Adjourn at 9:29 pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Ferrino to Adjourn at 9:29 pm 2™ by Vice President Letterie Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara F lockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President Jim Letterie, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ferrino, second: Letterie)
From the Winthrop Town Council’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: Winthrop Sun Transcript (candidate announcements for Letterie, Millar, Dimes and Romano; Costigan and Swope from a captioned June 2026 Strawberry Festival photo by Salza). Former members and Tassinari, Reardon and Finn show initials for now.
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