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April 7, 2026
14 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Present: Patrick Costigan, Max Tassinari, Kurt Millar, Kim Dimes, Joseph Romano, Paul Reardon, Martin Finn, Suzanne Swope, James Letterie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of March 24, 2026, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Dimes to Approve the Minutes of March 24, 2026, as circulated.
The minutes say only "Motion Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dimes to Approve the Minutes of March 24, 2026, as circulated. 2nd by Councilor Millar Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dimes, second: Millar)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Take these two motions out of order
Motion by Councilor Dimes to take these two motions out of order
The minutes say only "Motion Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dimes to take these two motions out of order 2nd by Vice President Swope Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dimes, second: Swope)
Appropriate Retained Earnings in Waterway/Harbormaster Enterprise Fund/Repair & Maint. Floats…
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Appropriate Retained Earnings in Waterway/Harbormaster Enterprise Fund/Repair & Maint. Floats…
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Appropriate Retained Earnings in Waterway/Harbormaster Enterprise Fund/Repair & Maint. Floats… No 2nd Needed Motion Passed Unanimously.”
Modify General Funds Budgets for FY26
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Vote to Modify General Funds Budgets for FY26
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Vote to Modify General Funds Budgets for FY26 No 2nd Needed Motion Passed Unanimously.”
Take this motion out of order
Motion by Councilor Romano to take this motion out of order
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Romano to take this motion out of order 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Romano, second: Tassinari)
Amend this motion by adding that pursuant to the applicant contacting the Tree Committee to advertise for a public hearing prior to the removal of this tree
Motion by Vice President Swope to amend this motion by adding that pursuant to the applicant contacting the Tree Committee to advertise for a public hearing prior to the removal of this tree
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Swope to amend this motion by adding that pursuant to the applicant contacting the Tree Committee to advertise for a public hearing prior to the removal of this tree 2nd by Councilor Romano Main Motion as Amended Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Swope, second: Romano)
Take the motion Amendment to Add New Ordinance 8.37.00 out of order
Motion by Councilor Romano to take the motion Amendment to Add New Ordinance 8.37.00 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Romano to take the motion Amendment to Add New Ordinance 8.37.00 out of order 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Romano, second: Tassinari)
Approve the addition of the Amendment to Add New Ordinance 8.37.00-Land Disturbance and Erosion Control to the Town Ordinances
Motion by Rules & Ordinance with a Positive Recommendation to approve the addition of the Amendment to Add New Ordinance 8.37.00-Land Disturbance and Erosion Control to the Town Ordinances
Yes: Costigan, Dimes, Finn, Letterie, Millar, Reardon, SwopeNo: Romano, TassinariThe motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by Rules & Ordinance with a Positive Recommendation to approve the addition of the Amendment to Add New Ordinance 8.37.00-Land Disturbance and Erosion Control to the Town Ordinances No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie No: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Romano Motion is Passed.”
NEW BUSINESS
Suspend TC Rules & Procedures time of April
Motion by Councilor Dimes that the Town Council suspend TC Rules & Procedures time of April
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dimes that the Town Council suspend TC Rules & Procedures time of April 21, 2026 Town Council meeting to begin at 6:00 PM 2nd by Councilor Millar Discussion Council President explains our meeting of April 21, 2026 includes the Spring Forum of which in the past the Town Council Meetings have been scheduled to begin at 6 PM in lieu of the normal time of 6:30 PM. Councilor Romano discusses this is close to his end of day and would like to amend it to begin at 6:15 PM. Council President reiterates that this is a limited meeting and if there is an agenda item that Councilor Romano would like to be hold, it can most definitely be held for him. Councilor Romano agrees Motion Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Dimes, second: Millar)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn by Councilor Dimes at 8:48 PM
Yes: Dimes, Letterie, Millar, TassinariNo: Costigan, Finn, Reardon, Romano, SwopeRoll call requested by Councilor Romano. The minutes list the no votes first, then note "disruption in Councilor Finns voting No, as Councilor Romano directed him to vote No"; a request to retake the vote was denied. Result: "Motion to Adjourn is Not Passed."
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn by Councilor Dimes at 8:48 PM 2nd by Councilor Millar Councilor Romano insists per Roberts Rules that he may ask for a roll call for adjournment ROLL CALL No: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope There is disruption in Councilor Finns voting No, as Councilor Romano directed him to vote No. Councilor Roman asks for the vote to be retaken, which is denied. Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, President Letterie Motion to Adjourn is Not Passed.” (Motion: Dimes, second: Millar)
Amend to 5 minutes
Motion by Councilor Dimes to Amend to 5 minutes
Yes: Costigan, Dimes, Finn, Letterie, Millar, Reardon, SwopeNo: Romano, Tassinari
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dimes to Amend to 5 minutes 2nd by Councilor Millar ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie No: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Romano Motion is Passed as Amended.” (Motion: Dimes, second: Millar)
Take a recess (main motion as amended to 5 minutes)
Motion by Councilor Costigan for a 10 minute recess
Yes: Costigan, Dimes, Finn, Letterie, Millar, Reardon, SwopeNo: Romano, Tassinari
From the minutes
“Main Motion as Amended ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie No: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Romano Main Motion as Amended is Passed.” (Motion: Costigan, second: Romano)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Tassinari to adjourn
Yes: Dimes, Letterie, Millar, TassinariNo: Costigan, Finn, Reardon, Romano, Swope
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari to adjourn 2nd by Councilor Dimes ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, President Letterie No: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, Motion does not Pass.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Dimes)
Take up Councilor Romano's motion
Motion by Councilor Dimes to take up Councilor Romano's motion
Yes: Costigan, Dimes, Finn, Reardon, Romano, SwopeNo: Letterie, Millar, TassinariThe minutes record this motion as not passing even though more councilors voted yes than no.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dimes to take up Councilor Romano's motion 2nd by Councilor Romano Discussion Councilor Romano would like this at least discussed and on the agenda ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope No: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, President Letterie Motion Does Not Pass.” (Motion: Dimes, second: Romano)
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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