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July 2, 2024
9 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Max Tassinari, Patrick Costigan, John Munson, Joseph Aiello, Suzanne Swope, Hannah Belcher, James Letterie
Absent: Rob DeMarco, John DaRos
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the June 18, 2024, as circulated
Motion by Vice President Belcher to Approve the June 18, 2024, as circulated.
The minutes say only "Motion Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Belcher to Approve the June 18, 2024, as circulated. 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Discussion Councilor Swope questioned the vote from the Tree Committee noted in minutes, this was reviewed and corrected. Motion Passed.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Tassinari)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Take the agenda out of order
Motion by Councilor Munson to take the agenda out of order.
The minutes say only "Motion Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Munson to take the agenda out of order. 2nd by Vice President Belcher Motion Passed.” (Motion: Munson, second: Belcher)
Approve the recommendation from the Tree Warden to remove the tree in front of 170 Grovers Ave
Motion by the Council President that the Town Council approve the recommendation from the Tree Warden to remove the tree in front of 170 Grovers Ave.
Yes: Aiello, Belcher, Costigan, Letterie, Munson, TassinariNo: SwopeThe roll call lists Rob DeMarco as absent. The roll call lists John DaRos as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Council President that the Town Council approve the recommendation from the Tree Warden to remove the tree in front of 170 Grovers Ave. 2nd Vice President Belcher ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Munson, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie No: Councilor Swope Absent: Councilor DeMarco, Councilor DaRos Motion Passes.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Belcher)
The Town of Winthrop accept a donation from the O'Leary's which would include the purchase and planting of (4) new trees, one of which will be in front of 170 Grovers Ave. another in front of 185...
Motion by Town Council President that the Town of Winthrop accept a donation from the O'Leary's which would include the purchase and planting of (4) new trees, one of which will be in front of 170 Grovers Ave. another in front of 185 Grovers Ave. and the remaining two would be at the towns discretion. The Town will also accept a donation from O'Leary's of the cost to remove the current tree in front of 170 Grovers Ave.
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco as absent. The roll call lists John DaRos as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion by Town Council President that the Town of Winthrop accept a donation from the O'Leary's which would include the purchase and planting of (4) new trees, one of which will be in front of 170 Grovers Ave. another in front of 185 Grovers Ave. and the remaining two would be at the towns discretion. The Town will also accept a donation from O'Leary's of the cost to remove the current tree in front of 170 Grovers Ave. 2nd Vice President Belcher Discussion Councilor Costigan discusses the caring of the 4 new trees…who will be responsible for the condition and what happens if all 4 dies? Councilor Tassinari had discussed this with Director Calla and the DPW will take care of these trees for 3 years. Councilor Swope wants to make sure they are replaced if within 3 years one of these trees dies. Council President agrees with the two trees on Grovers Ave but disagrees the owner should be responsible for where the town puts the other trees. Vice President Belcher states she believes some of this information is out of the scope of the Town council and we should tread lightly. Councilor Aiello states that the water bags are sometimes not filled and wants to make sure these bags are filled, can this be guaranteed? ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Munson, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Swope Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Absent: Councilor DeMarco, Councilor DaRos Motion Passes.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Belcher)
NEW BUSINESS
Re-appoint Chris Aiello to the Tree Committee
Motion by Council President Letterie to re-appoint Chris Aiello to the Tree Committee
The minutes say only "Motion Passes - Councilor Aiello Abstains", with no count and no names. They name Joseph Aiello as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Letterie to re-appoint Chris Aiello to the Tree Committee Motion Passes - Councilor Aiello Abstains.” (Motion: Letterie)
Accept the appointments made by Town Council President of
Motion by Council President Letterie that the Town Council accept the appointments made by Town Council President of :
The minutes say only "MOTION PASSES", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Letterie that the Town Council accept the appointments made by Town Council President of : BOARD OF REGISTRAR'S James Gallagher COMMISSION ON DISABILTY Denise Quist (1 Yr.) Kathleen Kane Jonathan Rodis COUNCIL ON AGING Heather Martin Mary Vitale CULTURAL COUNCIL Linda Rainville Mariann Salza Goldie Boncore Guy Hillman PARKS COMMITTEE Nicole Vatcher SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Debbie Chavis MOTION PASSES.” (Motion: Letterie)
MOTION PASSES
Accept the appointments made by Town Council President of Jeanne Maggio and Mary L Cooney to the Board of Health for a term of 3 years
Motion to accept the appointments made by Town Council President of Jeanne Maggio and Mary L Cooney to the Board of Health for a term of 3 years
The minutes say only "Motion Passed", with no count and no names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the appointments made by Town Council President of Jeanne Maggio and Mary L Cooney to the Board of Health for a term of 3 years Motion Passed.”
Accept the appointments made by Town Council President of Dawn Letterie to the Scholarship Committee
Motion by Vice President Belcher to accept the appointments made by Town Council President of Dawn Letterie to the Scholarship Committee
The minutes say only "Motion Passed- Council President Abstains", with no count and no names. They name James Letterie as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Belcher to accept the appointments made by Town Council President of Dawn Letterie to the Scholarship Committee 2nd by Councilor Aiello Motion Passed- Council President Abstains.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Aiello)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Vice President Belcher at 8:00 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Vice President Belcher at 8:00 pm 2nd by Councilor Aiello Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Aiello)
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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