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August 2, 2022
18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tracey Honan, Richard Fucillo, John Munson, Hannah Belcher, Barbara Flockhart, Joseph Aiello, Stephen Ruggiero, James Letterie
Absent: Rob DeMarco
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of July 19, 2022, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept Minutes of July 19, 2022, as circulated
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept Minutes of July 19, 2022, as circulated 2™ by Councilor Flockhart Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Flockhart)
Take agenda out of order to continue Charter Review Presentation
Motion by Councilor Flockhart to take agenda out of order to continue Charter Review Presentation
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Flockhart to take agenda out of order to continue Charter Review Presentation 2™ by Councilor Belcher Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Flockhart, second: Belcher)
OLD BUSINESS
Directs the Town Manager to allow the properties that received cease and desist letters from the DPW to remain in the solid waste trash collection
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council directs the Town Manager to allow the properties that received cease and desist letters from the DPW to remain in the solid waste trash collection
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council directs the Town Manager to allow the properties that received cease and desist letters from the DPW to remain in the solid waste trash collection No 2"! Needed Passed Unanimously.”
Prohibit parking on North Side Terrace (Rules & Ordinance motion; reading waived)
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance (reading waived as already read) that parking will be prohibited on North Side Terrace....(See attached motion)
The minutes list Rob DeMarco as absent for this vote. The minutes say the motion failed but give no count and no names. They name Tracey Honan as voting no, Richard Fucillo as voting no, John Munson as voting no, Hannah Belcher as voting no, Barbara Flockhart as voting no, Joseph Aiello as voting no, Stephen Ruggiero as voting no and James Letterie as voting no. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance (reading waived as already read) that parking will be prohibited on North Side Terrace....(See attached motion) No 2™ Needed Discussion Councilor Belcher would like further review ROLL CALL No: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent : Councilor DeMarco ' Motion does not Pass.”
Prohibit parking on the North of Crystal Cove between Hillside Ave and Park Ave
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council vote to prohibit parking on the North of Crystal Cove between Hillside Ave and Park Ave.
The minutes list Rob DeMarco as absent for this vote. The minutes say the motion failed but give no count and no names. They name Tracey Honan as voting no, Richard Fucillo as voting no, John Munson as voting no, Hannah Belcher as voting no, Barbara Flockhart as voting no, Joseph Aiello as voting no, Stephen Ruggiero as voting no and James Letterie as voting no. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council vote to prohibit parking on the North of Crystal Cove between Hillside Ave and Park Ave. No 2" Needed Discussion Councilor Belcher would like to further review ROLL CALL No: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent : Councilor DeMarco Motion does not Pass.”
Modify parking regulations on a section of Veterans Rd. by amending the following ordinances: (Please see copy of motion)
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council vote to modify parking regulations on a section of Veterans Rd. by amending the following ordinances: (Please see copy of motion)
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco as absent. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council vote to modify parking regulations on a section of Veterans Rd. by amending the following ordinances: (Please see copy of motion) No 2" Needed ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent : Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.”
Modify parking regulations on a section of Shirley St. by amending the following ordinances: (Please see copy of motion)
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council vote to modify parking regulations on a section of Shirley St. by amending the following ordinances: (Please see copy of motion)
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco as absent. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council vote to modify parking regulations on a section of Shirley St. by amending the following ordinances: (Please see copy of motion) No 2" Needed ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent : Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.”
Increase the Street Listing Books from $15 to $25
Motion by the Finance Committee to increase the Street Listing Books from $15 to $25
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco as absent. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Finance Committee to increase the Street Listing Books from $15 to $25 No 2™ Needed ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent : Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.”
NEW BUSINESS
Be in compliance with the Early Voting election Hours
Motion by the Councilor Belcher that the Town Council vote to be in compliance with the Early Voting election Hours
From the minutes
“Motion by the Councilor Belcher that the Town Council vote to be in compliance with the Early Voting election Hours 2™ by Councilor Flockhart Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Flockhart)
Be in compliance with the Police Details during the State Primary and the State Election
Motion by the Councilor Belcher that the Town Council vote to be in compliance with the Police Details during the State Primary and the State Election
From the minutes
“Motion by the Councilor Belcher that the Town Council vote to be in compliance with the Police Details during the State Primary and the State Election 2™ by Councilor Aiello Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Aiello)
Accept the appointment of Alyssa True to the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years
Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of Alyssa True to the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of Alyssa True to the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years. 2™ by Councilor Flockhart Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Flockhart)
Accept the re-appointment of Mary Crisafi to the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years
Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the re-appointment of Mary Crisafi to the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the re-appointment of Mary Crisafi to the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years. 2" by Councilor Belcher Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Belcher)
Accept the appointment of Cynthia Huff to the Council on Aging for a term of 3 years
Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of Cynthia Huff to the Council on Aging for a term of 3 years.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of Cynthia Huff to the Council on Aging for a term of 3 years. 2™ by Councilor Fucillo Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Fucillo)
Accept the appointment of Roseanne Mazzuchelli to the Memorials Committee for a term of 3 years
Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of Roseanne Mazzuchelli to the Memorials Committee for a term of 3 years.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of Roseanne Mazzuchelli to the Memorials Committee for a term of 3 years. 2™ by Councilor Belcher Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Belcher)
Accept the appointment of VSO Director Phil Ronan to the Memorials Committee for an indefinite Term
Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of VSO Director Phil Ronan to the Memorials Committee for an indefinite Term.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of VSO Director Phil Ronan to the Memorials Committee for an indefinite Term. 2" by Councilor Munson Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Munson)
Accept the appointment of Charles Kubik to the Conservation Commission for a term of 3 years
Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of Charles Kubik to the Conservation Commission for a term of 3 years.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of Charles Kubik to the Conservation Commission for a term of 3 years. 2™ by Councilor Belcher Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Belcher)
Accept the appointment of Alex Reynolds to the Conservation Commission for a term of 3 years
Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of Alex Reynolds to the Conservation Commission for a term of 3 years.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Council President that the Town Council accept the appointment of Alex Reynolds to the Conservation Commission for a term of 3 years. 2™ by Councilor Fucillo Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Fucillo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:30PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:30PM 2™ by Councilor Ruggiero Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Ruggiero)
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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