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September 2, 2025
11 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Aiello, Rob DeMarco, Patrick Costigan, Max Tassinari, Suzanne Swope, John DaRos, Hannah Belcher, James Letterie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of August 12, 2025, as circulated
Motion by Vice President Belcher to Approve the Minutes of August 12, 2025, 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 Minutes of August 12, 2025, as circulated. 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Motion Passed.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Tassinari)
Allow more public comments
Motion by Councilor Tassinari to allow more public comments
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari to allow more public comments Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Tassinari)
Defer from Council Rules and take Vice President Belchers Proclamation motion out of order
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to defer from Council Rules and take Vice President Belchers Proclamation motion out of order
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco to defer from Council Rules and take Vice President Belchers Proclamation motion out of order 2nd by Councilor DaRos Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: DaRos)
Adopt that the Town of Winthrop is a welcoming and inclusive community that values the dignity, rights and contributions of all residents regardless of their immigration status
Motion by Vice President Belcher that the Town Council adopt that the Town of Winthrop is a welcoming and inclusive community that values the dignity, rights and contributions of all residents regardless of their immigration status.
Yes: Aiello, Belcher, DaRos, TassinariNo: Costigan, DeMarco, Letterie, SwopeThe minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Belcher that the Town Council adopt that the Town of Winthrop is a welcoming and inclusive community that values the dignity, rights and contributions of all residents regardless of their immigration status. 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Discussion Vice President Belcher Discusses the Proclamation and especially what it is Not…. Each Town Councilor Discusses their views of this proclamation. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Daros, Vice President Belcher No: Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Swope, Council President Letterie.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Tassinari)
Defer from Council Rules and take Rep. Turco's Bill's out of order
Motion by Councilor Aiello to defer from Council Rules and take Rep. Turco's Bill's out of order
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Aiello to defer from Council Rules and take Rep. Turco's Bill's out of order 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Rep. Turco has filed 3 Bills: Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Aiello, second: Tassinari)
Vote on each of Rep. Turco's Bills separately
Motion by Councilor DaRos to vote on each of Rep. Turco's Bills separately
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DaRos to vote on each of Rep. Turco's Bills separately 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Discussion Council Tassinari states that we did have a 3A paper compliance in place and we voted NO, this exempted us. Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: DaRos, second: Tassinari)
#2343 Legislation to repeal the MBTAS communities act, so called. Municipalities and Regional Government
#2343 Legislation to repeal the MBTAS communities act, so called. Municipalities and Regional Government
Yes: Aiello, Costigan, DeMarco, Letterie, Swope, TassinariNo: Belcher, DaRosThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“#2343 Legislation to repeal the MBTAS communities act, so called. Municipalities and Regional Government Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope President Letterie No: Vice President Belcher, Councilor DaRos Motion Passes.”
#2344 Legislation to require safe harbor exceptions to the multi-family zoning as-of-right in certain MBTA Communities. Municipalities and Regional Government
#2344 Legislation to require safe harbor exceptions to the multi-family zoning as-of-right in certain MBTA Communities. Municipalities and Regional Government
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“#2344 Legislation to require safe harbor exceptions to the multi-family zoning as-of-right in certain MBTA Communities. Municipalities and Regional Government Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope Councilor Daros, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Motion Passes.”
#2345 Communities of less than two square miles be exempt from provisions of the MBTA communities act, so called. Municipalities and Regional Government
#2345 Communities of less than two square miles be exempt from provisions of the MBTA communities act, so called. Municipalities and Regional Government
Yes: Aiello, Belcher, Costigan, DeMarco, Letterie, Swope, TassinariNo: DaRosThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“#2345 Communities of less than two square miles be exempt from provisions of the MBTA communities act, so called. Municipalities and Regional Government Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope Vice President Belcher, President Letterie No: Councilor DaRos Motion Passes.”
NEW BUSINESS
Accept MGL c.138 §12D that On Premise Wine & Malt Current License Holders can trade their license for a An All Alcohol On Premise Liquor License (ABCC Application must be completed and approved by...
Motion by Councilor DaRos that the Town Council vote to Accept MGL c.138 §12D that On Premise Wine & Malt Current License Holders can trade their license for a An All Alcohol On Premise Liquor License (ABCC Application must be completed and approved by our BOL and submitted to the ABCC for final approval)
Yes: Aiello, Belcher, Costigan, DaRos, Letterie, Swope, TassinariNo: DeMarco
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DaRos that the Town Council vote to Accept MGL c.138 §12D that On Premise Wine & Malt Current License Holders can trade their license for a An All Alcohol On Premise Liquor License (ABCC Application must be completed and approved by our BOL and submitted to the ABCC for final approval) 2nd by Councilor Swope Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie No: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.” (Motion: DaRos, second: Swope)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Tassinari at 10:05 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Tassinari at 10:05 pm 2nd by Vice President Belcher Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Belcher)
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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