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August 1, 2023
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Tracey Honan, Richard Fucillo, John Munson, Hannah Belcher, Rob DeMarco, Joseph Aiello, Stephen Ruggiero, Barbara Flockhart, James Letterie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes, July 18, 2023, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Belcher to Approval of Minutes, July 18, 2023, as circulated
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to Approval of Minutes, July 18, 2023, as circulated 2nd by Councilor Fucillo Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Fucillo)
OLD BUSINESS
Rules & Procedures Rule #11 Section B (6) include the following: Council members are expected to dress, at a minimum, in "business casual" attire at all Town Council meetings including...
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a positive recommendation that the Town Council Rules & Procedures Rule #11 Section B (6) include the following: Council members are expected to dress, at a minimum, in "business casual" attire at all Town Council meetings including subcommittee meetings.
Yes: Aiello, Belcher, Flockhart, Fucillo, Honan, Letterie, Munson, RuggieroNo: DeMarcoThe motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a positive recommendation that the Town Council Rules & Procedures Rule #11 Section B (6) include the following: Council members are expected to dress, at a minimum, in "business casual" attire at all Town Council meetings including subcommittee meetings. No 2nd Needed Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart President Letterie Opposes: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.”
Accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Marc Chapdelain to the Board of Appeals
Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Marc Chapdelain to the Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Marc Chapdelain to the Board of Appeals 2nd by Councilor Fucillo Discussion Vice President Ruggiero asks if this will fill the board and if not how many needed? Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Fucillo)
Accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Jason Pollutro to the Planning Board
Motion by Councilor Fucillo to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Jason Pollutro to the Planning Board
The minutes say only "Motion Passes", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fucillo to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Jason Pollutro to the Planning Board 2nd by Councilor Belcher Discussion Vice President Ruggiero asks if this will fill the board and if not how many needed? Yes-5 No-0 4-Abstain Motion Passes.” (Motion: Fucillo, second: Belcher)
Accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Rachel Alabiso to the Commission of Diversity, Inclusions and Community Relations
Motion by Councilor Fucillo to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Rachel Alabiso to the Commission of Diversity, Inclusions and Community Relations
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fucillo to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Rachel Alabiso to the Commission of Diversity, Inclusions and Community Relations 2nd by Councilor DeMarco Discussion Vice President Ruggiero asks if this will fill the board and if not how many needed? Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Fucillo, second: DeMarco)
Accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Karin Chavis, Joe Hanlon and Shannon Poulos to the Finance Commission
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Karin Chavis, Joe Hanlon and Shannon Poulos to the Finance Commission
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Karin Chavis, Joe Hanlon and Shannon Poulos to the Finance Commission 2nd by Councilor Belcher Discussion Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Belcher)
Accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Alice Haskell and Linda Cronin to the Council on Aging
Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Alice Haskell and Linda Cronin to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Alice Haskell and Linda Cronin to the Council on Aging 2nd by Councilor Fucillo Discussion Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Fucillo)
Accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Patricia Singarello and John Dowd to the Parks Committee
Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Patricia Singarello and John Dowd to the Parks Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Patricia Singarello and John Dowd to the Parks Committee 2nd by Councilor Fucillo Discussion Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Fucillo)
Accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Richard Ferrino to the Historical Commission
Motion by Councilor Fucillo to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Richard Ferrino to the Historical Commission
The minutes name Richard Fucillo as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fucillo to accept the Appointment made by Council President Letterie to appoint Richard Ferrino to the Historical Commission 2nd by Councilor Fucillo Discussion Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Fucillo)
NEW BUSINESS
The Proclamation read will make August 26, 2023 Mike Eruzione Day and the Olympic Flag be raised (See copy attached)
Motion by Council President Letterie that the Proclamation read will make August 26, 2023 Mike Eruzione Day and the Olympic Flag be raised (See copy attached)
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Letterie that the Proclamation read will make August 26, 2023 Mike Eruzione Day and the Olympic Flag be raised (See copy attached) 2nd by Councilor Aiello Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Aiello)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor DeMarco to adjourn at 8:45 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor DeMarco to adjourn at 8:45 PM 2nd by Council Vice President Ruggiero Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: DeMarco, 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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