September 8, 2026

“Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the That the Town appropriates the sum of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000) to pay costs of water main replacement at Winthrop St, including costs incidental or related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §8(5), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; that the Town Manager is authorized to accept and expend any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any such grants or aid payments received prior to the issuance of such bonds or notes; and that the Town Manager is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project. No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Tassinari Motion Passes.”

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“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a Positive Recommendation That the Town Council approve TSAC is recommending Court Rd become a one-way From the Southwestern corner of the intersection of Court Rd and Circuit Rd near 265 Court Rd to Pleasant St. This distinction is important because Court and Circuit intersect twice. The section of Court Rd between Circuit and Sargent St where Court Rd becomes Johnson Ave would remain two-way at this time so that cars coming out of the Southern end of Circuit aren't forced back into the maze. No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Tassinari Motion Passes.”

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“Motion by the Rules and Ordinance with a Positive Recommendation that the provisions of Section 17.52.030 of the Winthrop Town Ordinances, titled Variances, be amended by striking the words "use or" in the fist sentence. The amended ordinance shall read as follows: 17.52.030 - Variances. The board of appeals may authorize a variance from the terms of this title for a particular parcel of land or for an existing building where, owing to conditions especially affecting such parcel or such building but not affecting generally the district in which it is located, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this title would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the appellant and where desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying nor substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of this title. Before any variance is granted the board of appeals must find all conditions to be present as specified in G. L. c. 40A. No 2nd needed ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Tassinari Motion Passes.”

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“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a Positive Recommendation That the Town Council Delete the following Taxi Fare Ordinances (5.28.130 & 5.28.140) from the Town's Ordinances. 5.28.130 - Fares Fares for transportation shall be as follows: For transportation of senior citizens (sixty-five (65) years of age and older) between one point in the town and another: seven dollars ($7.00); For transportation of others between one point in the town and another: eight dollars ($8.00). The minimum Livery Service shall cost a minimum of thirty-five dollars ($35.00). The town council may from time to time amend the schedule of fees as provided in Section 5.28.140. 5.28.140 - Amendments to fees and fares. The town council, after a public hearing, notice of which shall be published fourteen (14) days prior to the date of such hearing, may amend the license fees and schedule of fares established under this chapter. Such amendments shall be made by vote of the town council and shall become effective seven days following publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the town. ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Tassinari Motion Passes.”

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“Motion by Councilor Romano to amend main motion Section D to read after pursuant to the authority granted to the Town Council under the Town Charter section 2-10 to investigate candidates and require their appearance each nominee for appointment or re-appointment shall appear before the Town Council or committee designated by the Town Council prior to a confirmation vote when required by the majority of the Town Council. 2nd by Councilor Costigan Discussion Council President refers the charter refers shall investigate not shall require…. Councilor Romano sees both sides of this motion but supports this motion and amendment Main Motion as Amended ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Tassinari Motion Passes.” (Motion: Romano, second: Costigan)

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“Motion by Council Romano that the Town Council approve the appointment made by Council President of Fred Guiterrez to the Board of Appeals 2nd By Councilor Dimes ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Millar, Councilor Dimes, Councilor Romano, Councilor Reardon, Councilor Finn, Vice President Swope, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Tassinari Motion Passes.” (Motion: Romano, second: Dimes)

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