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June 9, 2026
12 recorded votes, 1 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 June 2, 2026, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Romano to Approve the Minutes of June 2, 2026, as circulated.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Romano to Approve the Minutes of June 2, 2026, as circulated. 2nd by Councilor Swope Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Romano, second: Swope)
FY 27 BUDGET
Adopt Annual General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Annual General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Annual General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 2nd by Councilor Romano Discussion Councilor Swope has a question on fixed cost and discretionary costs of budget of which Sarah Johnson reviews Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Romano)
Adopt Annual Revolving Budgets for Fiscal Year
Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Annual Revolving Budgets for Fiscal Year
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Annual Revolving Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027 2nd by Councilor Romano Discussion Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Romano)
Adopt Annual Capital Plan for Fiscal Year 2027
Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Annual Capital Plan for Fiscal Year 2027
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Annual Capital Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 2nd by Councilor Romano Discussion Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Romano)
Adopt Larson Rink Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Larson Rink Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Larson Rink Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 2nd by Councilor Romano Discussion Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Romano)
Adopt Recreation Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Recreation Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Recreation Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 2nd by Councilor Romano Discussion Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Romano)
Adopt Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 2nd by Councilor Romano Discussion Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Romano)
Adopt Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 2nd by Councilor Romano Discussion Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Romano)
Adopt Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Adopt Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 2nd by Councilor Romano Discussion Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Romano)
Appropriate Funds to the Educational Stabilization Fund
Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Appropriate Funds to the Educational Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council Appropriate Funds to the Educational Stabilization Fund 2nd by Councilor Romano Discussion Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Romano)
NEW BUSINESS
Accept the 15 Year Massport PILOT Agreement
Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council accept the 15 Year Massport PILOT Agreement
The roll call lists Joseph Romano twice. The minutes give no count, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tassinari that the Town Council accept the 15 Year Massport PILOT Agreement 2nd by Councilor Dimes Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano Councilor Finn, President Letterie No: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Romano, Vice President Swope Motion Passes.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Dimes)
JUDI BUONO
Appoint Christian Buonopane to the Board of License
Motion by the Council President to appoint Christian Buonopane to the Board of License
From the minutes
“Motion by the Council President to appoint Christian Buonopane to the Board of License 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Discussion Councilor Romano reads from the Charter of Re-appointing Policy Making Committee Members….. Discussion on Re-Appointments and which Boards are considered Policy Making Committees per the Town Charter and the Town Council President must present his choices and the Town Council also vote on these. Per the Charter, The Board of Appeals and the Board of Assessors are considered Policy Making Committees Councilor Romano would like each re-appointment to also include a new application and a resume. The Town Council considers per the Charter, the Boar of Appeals and the Board of Assessors are considered Policy Making. Councilor Tassinari approves Christian Buonopane on the Board of License as he is now on the Finance Committee and has proven his effect on this committee. Vice President Swope also believes each candidate, whether new or a re-appointment should have a record on who the Town Council has been approved and voted on to be appointed. Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Letterie, 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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