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May 5, 2026
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Present: Patrick Costigan, Max Tassinari, Kurt Millar, Kim Dimes, Joseph Romano, Martin Finn, Suzanne Swope, James Letterie
Absent: Paul Reardon
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of April 21, 2026, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Romano to Approve the Minutes of April 21, 2026, as circulated.
The minutes say only "Motion Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Romano to Approve the Minutes of April 21, 2026, as circulated. 2nd by Councilor Dimes Motion Passed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Dimes)
PUBLIC HEARING
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 Dimes Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Romano, second: Dimes)
Appropriate and Transfer $85,617.41/ Fund 527 Health Cycle Program to the Tipping Fees-Solid Waste Enterprise Fund…
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council Appropriate and Transfer $85,617.41/ Fund 527 Health Cycle Program to the Tipping Fees-Solid Waste Enterprise Fund…
The roll call lists Paul Reardon as absent. 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 and Transfer $85,617.41/ Fund 527 Health Cycle Program to the Tipping Fees-Solid Waste Enterprise Fund… No 2nd Needed Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Reardon Motion Passes.”
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 Dimes Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Romano, second: Dimes)
Appropriate $30,000 from the Handicap Parking Fines Account /Expenses Benefit Persons with Disabilities…
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council Appropriate $30,000 from the Handicap Parking Fines Account /Expenses Benefit Persons with Disabilities….
The roll call lists Paul Reardon as absent. 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 $30,000 from the Handicap Parking Fines Account /Expenses Benefit Persons with Disabilities…. No 2nd Needed Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Reardon Motion Passes.”
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 Dimes Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Romano, second: Dimes)
Amend the New Ordinance 13.04.12 to include the wording Accessory Dwelling Units after "New Construction" and after "Full Gut Renovation."
Motion by Councilor Romano to Amend the New Ordinance 13.04.12 to include the wording Accessory Dwelling Units after "New Construction" and after "Full Gut Renovation."
The minutes say only "Motion Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Romano to Amend the New Ordinance 13.04.12 to include the wording Accessory Dwelling Units after "New Construction" and after "Full Gut Renovation." 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Motion Passed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Tassinari)
Adopt new Ordinance 13.04.12 (main motion as amended to include Accessory Dwelling Units)
Motion by Councilor Romano to take this motion out of order
The roll call lists Paul Reardon as absent. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Main Motion as Amended Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Reardon Motion Passes.”
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 Dimes Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Romano, second: Dimes)
Send this motion to the Winthrop Planning Board for a public hearing and recommendation and also to Attorney Cipoletta for review
Motion by Councilor Romano to send this motion to the Winthrop Planning Board for a public hearing and recommendation and also to Attorney Cipoletta for review
The roll call lists Paul Reardon as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Romano to send this motion to the Winthrop Planning Board for a public hearing and recommendation and also to Attorney Cipoletta for review 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Discussion Councilor Swope asks if there can be further review by the Winthrop Planning Board on this Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Reardon Motion Passes.” (Motion: Romano, second: Tassinari)
OLD BUSINESS
In reference to the Town Council Rules & Procedures with a positive recommendation on Rule 2 (b) that Matters to be placed on the Agenda for the Town Council …..(Please see attached motion)
Motion by Rules & Ordinance in reference to the Town Council Rules & Procedures with a positive recommendation on Rule 2 (b) that Matters to be placed on the Agenda for the Town Council …..(Please see attached motion)
Yes: Costigan, Dimes, Finn, Millar, Romano, Swope, TassinariNo: LetterieThe roll call lists Paul Reardon as absent. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by Rules & Ordinance in reference to the Town Council Rules & Procedures with a positive recommendation on Rule 2 (b) that Matters to be placed on the Agenda for the Town Council …..(Please see attached motion) No 2nd Needed Discussion Councilor Tassinari states the new language is the addition of "If the same matter is submitted by at least (4) councilors, then the matter shall be placed on the agenda" Councilor Swope comments that this is the same procedure if a Councilor wanted to call a Special Meeting, (4) Councilor must call it so a Special Meeting does not have to be called. She mentions she has also called the Town Council President and items have been put on agenda. Councilor Costigan believes this will give the council more of a voice. Council President states that most items that are asked to be put on are put on unless there is a question with them… Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope No: President Letterie Absent: Councilor Reardon Motion Passes.”
Continue this motion until after review by Town Attorney
Motion by Councilor Romano to continue this motion until after review by Town Attorney
The minutes say only "Motion Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Romano to continue this motion until after review by Town Attorney 2nd by Councilor Costigan Motion Passed.” (Motion: Romano, second: Costigan)
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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