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August 6, 2024
6 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Max Tassinari, Patrick Costigan, John Munson, Joseph Aiello, Suzanne Swope, John DaRos, Hannah Belcher, James Letterie
Absent: Rob DeMarco
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the Approval of Minutes, July 16, 2024 as circulated
Motion by Councilor Munson to Approve the Approval of Minutes, July 16, 2024 as circulated
The minutes say only "Motion Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Munson to Approve the Approval of Minutes, July 16, 2024 as circulated 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Motion Passed.” (Motion: Munson, second: Tassinari)
Approve the Approval of Minutes, Ex. Session 2-21-23 as circulated
Motion by Vice President Belcher to Approve the Approval of Minutes, Ex. Session 2-21-23 as circulated.
The minutes list Rob DeMarco as absent for this vote. The minutes say only "Motion Passed", with no count and no names. They name Max Tassinari as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Belcher to Approve the Approval of Minutes, Ex. Session 2-21-23 as circulated. 2nd by Councilor Swope ROLL CALL Present: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Munson, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Absent: Councilor DeMarco Abstain: Councilor Tassinari Motion Passed.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Swope)
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Include a question for a School Override of $4.9 Million to be placed on the 11-5-24 Ballot
Motion by Vice President Belcher to include a question for a School Override of $4.9 Million to be placed on the 11-5-24 Ballot.
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Belcher to include a question for a School Override of $4.9 Million to be placed on the 11-5-24 Ballot. 2nd by Councilor Aiello Discussion Councilor Swope discusses we will be back in 3 years…It is not just the schools…we have to think about this for our entire community. We need a Fire House also…she is going to work hard to get this approved… Councilor Aiello-Supports override but suggests communication strategies…he understands the rising costs, the revenue stream…but people are questioning why only 3 years? People need to be educated on this override prior to voting. Town Council President encourages people to discuss this with each other…ask questions…..know what you are voting for and why.. ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Munson, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Absent: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Aiello)
NEW BUSINESS
Waive Town Council Rule 2(a) adding a Special Joint Meeting with the Planning Board in reference to the recommendation from the Planning Board on MBTA 3A Zoning on 8-15-24 at the DeLeo Sr. Center
Motion by Vice President Belcher to Waive Town Council Rule 2(a) adding a Special Joint Meeting with the Planning Board in reference to the recommendation from the Planning Board on MBTA 3A Zoning on 8-15-24 at the DeLeo Sr. Center
The minutes list Rob DeMarco as absent for this vote. The minutes say only "Motion Passes", with no count and no names. They name Suzanne Swope as voting no.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Belcher to Waive Town Council Rule 2(a) adding a Special Joint Meeting with the Planning Board in reference to the recommendation from the Planning Board on MBTA 3A Zoning on 8-15-24 at the DeLeo Sr. Center 2nd by Councilor Aiello Discussion Councilor Tassinari recuses himself Councilor DeMarco Absent Councilor Swope No Motion Passes.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Aiello)
TRASH DISCUSSION
Accept the re-appointment of Allen Meruzzi to the Board of Assessors
Motion by Vice President Belcher to accept the re-appointment of Allen Meruzzi to the Board of Assessors
The minutes say only "Motion Passes", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Belcher to accept the re-appointment of Allen Meruzzi to the Board of Assessors 2nd by Councilor Swope Discussion Councilor Swope would like an application from every appointee Motion Passes.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Swope)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Vice President Belcher at 9:30 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Vice President Belcher at 9:30 pm 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Tassinari)
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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