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February 25, 2025
5 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Max Tassinari, Patrick Costigan, John Munson, Rob DeMarco, Joseph Aiello, Suzanne Swope, John DaRos, Hannah Belcher, James Letterie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the Approval of Minutes of February 11, 2025 as circulated
Motion by Councilor Munson to Approve the Approval of Minutes of February 11, 2025 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 of February 11, 2025 as circulated. 2nd by Vice President Belcher Motion Passed.” (Motion: Munson, second: Belcher)
OLD BUSINESS
Approve the Amended Tree Ordinance
Motion by Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council vote to approve the Amended Tree Ordinance
Yes: Aiello, Belcher, Costigan, DaRos, DeMarco, Munson, Swope, TassinariNo: LetterieThe motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council vote to approve the Amended Tree Ordinance No 2nd Needed Discussion ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Munson, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher No: President Letterie MOTION PASSES.”
MOTION PASSES
Approve $158,500 for the funding of Phase II of the engineering at Tileston, Girdlestone and Pico
Motion by the Finance Committee that the Town Council vote to approve $158,500 for the funding of Phase II of the engineering at Tileston, Girdlestone and Pico
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco twice. The minutes give no count, so we show the result only. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Finance Committee that the Town Council vote to approve $158,500 for the funding of Phase II of the engineering at Tileston, Girdlestone and Pico No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Munson, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Abstain: Councilor DeMarco MOTION PASSES.”
SHANNON POULOS
Censure Councilor Joseph Aiello for Behavior Unbecoming of Elected Office Whereas, elected officials are entrusted with upholding the highest standards of integrity, respect, and professionalism...
Motion by Town Council President Letterie to Censure Councilor Joseph Aiello for Behavior Unbecoming of Elected Office Whereas, elected officials are entrusted with upholding the highest standards of integrity, respect, and professionalism in their conduct, serving as representatives and stewards of public Whereas, Councilor Aiello in his capacity as Precinct 5 Town Councilor has engaged in conduct that is inconsistent with these standards, including statements, interactions, and demeanor that reflect negatively on the office; and Whereas, such behavior has undermined public confidence in the office and the governing body, detracting from the collective mission to serve the community with dignity and accountability; and Whereas, it is the responsibility of this body to address actions that compromise the integrity of our institution and to affirm our commitment to ethical governance; Therefore, be it resolved that: 1. The Winthrop Town Council President, James Letterie, formally censures Councilor Joseph Aiello for conduct unbecoming of their elected position.
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco twice. The minutes give no count, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Town Council President Letterie to Censure Councilor Joseph Aiello for Behavior Unbecoming of Elected Office Whereas, elected officials are entrusted with upholding the highest standards of integrity, respect, and professionalism in their conduct, serving as representatives and stewards of public Whereas, Councilor Aiello in his capacity as Precinct 5 Town Councilor has engaged in conduct that is inconsistent with these standards, including statements, interactions, and demeanor that reflect negatively on the office; and Whereas, such behavior has undermined public confidence in the office and the governing body, detracting from the collective mission to serve the community with dignity and accountability; and Whereas, it is the responsibility of this body to address actions that compromise the integrity of our institution and to affirm our commitment to ethical governance; Therefore, be it resolved that: 1. The Winthrop Town Council President, James Letterie, formally censures Councilor Joseph Aiello for conduct unbecoming of their elected position. 2. This censure serves as a public statement of disapproval and a call for immediate corrective action to restore public trust. 3. A copy of this resolution shall be entered into the official record and communicated to the Town Council and relevant stakeholders. Adopted this 22nd of February, 2025 by the Winthrop Town Council President, James Letterie. Signatures: JAMES LETTERIE Winthrop Council President 2nd by Councilor Swope Discussion ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Munson, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Abstain: Councilor DeMarco MOTION PASSES.” (Motion: Letterie)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Munson at 8:20 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Munson at 8:20 pm 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Munson, 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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