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October 19, 2021
9 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barbara Flockhart, Rob DeMarco, James Letterie, Tracey Honan, Rich Ferrino, Peter Christopher, Philip Boncore, Stephen Ruggiero
Absent: Nick LoConte
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of October 5, 2021, 2021
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to accept Minutes of October 5, 2021, 2021
The minutes write the count as 8-1; the roll call shows 8 yes, and Nick LoConte absent, so the second number also counts councilors who did not vote yes or no.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco to accept Minutes of October 5, 2021, 2021 2"" by Councilor Honan ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Honan)
OLD BUSINESS
Table the Northeast Vocation Schools request for funding for a new school
Motion by Councilor Ferine to table the Northeast Vocation Schools request for funding for a new school.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Ferine to table the Northeast Vocation Schools request for funding for a new school. 2™ by Councilor Flockhart Passed Unanimously.” (second: Flockhart)
Table the Town Council adopt the new fees for the Treasurer's Office
Motion by the Finance Committee to table the Town Council adopt the new fees for the Treasurer's Office
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Finance Committee to table the Town Council adopt the new fees for the Treasurer's Office No 2™. Needed Passed Unanimously.”
Adopt the Assessor's Office new Fees No gnd
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council adopt the Assessor's Office new Fees No gnd
The minutes write the count as 8-1; the roll call shows 8 yes, and Nick LoConte absent, so the second number also counts councilors who did not vote yes or no. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council adopt the Assessor's Office new Fees No gnd ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.”
NEW BUSINESS
Appoint Paul Reardon to the Board of Registrars
Motion by Council President to appoint Paul Reardon to the Board of Registrars
The minutes write the count as 8-1; the roll call shows 8 yes, and Nick LoConte absent, so the second number also counts councilors who did not vote yes or no.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President to appoint Paul Reardon to the Board of Registrars ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore / Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.” (Motion: Boncore)
Appoint Tracy Maschcinski to be appointed to the Conservation Commission
Motion by Council President to appoint Tracy Maschcinski to be appointed to the Conservation Commission
The minutes write the count as 8-1; the roll call shows 8 yes, and Nick LoConte absent, so the second number also counts councilors who did not vote yes or no.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President to appoint Tracy Maschcinski to be appointed to the Conservation Commission ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.” (Motion: Boncore)
Appoint Denise Quist as full time Town Clerk for the Town of Winthrop
Motion by Council President to appoint Denise Quist as full time Town Clerk for the Town of Winthrop
The minutes write the count as 8-1; the roll call shows 8 yes, and Nick LoConte absent, so the second number also counts councilors who did not vote yes or no.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President to appoint Denise Quist as full time Town Clerk for the Town of Winthrop Discussion Councilor Letterie is in full support and thanks Carla Vitale for her town services...she was a huge asset to this town. All Town Councilor feel the same. She has resigned and will be missed. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.” (Motion: Boncore)
ADJOURNMENT
Recess until 7:00PM of which after the Public Forum, meeting will be adjourned
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to recess until 7:00PM of which after the Public Forum, meeting will be adjourned
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco to recess until 7:00PM of which after the Public Forum, meeting will be adjourned 2™ by Councilor Flockhart Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Flockhart)
FALL FORUM PRESENTATION
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Letterie to adjourn at 8:35
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Letterie to adjourn at 8:35 2™ by Councilor DeMarco Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Letterie, second: DeMarco)
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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