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Winthrop Former Councilor

John Munson

Precinct 2 · 2 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

27 of 34meetings attended (79%) · whole board 89%
50votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 5%
2 of 9split votes where Munson was in the minority · whole board 16%
0abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Munson voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Munson as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 27 of 34 Town Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (34)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Council

Apr 15Approve a new Fee Cost to our current Fee…Motion: Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Munson: Not recorded

April 15, 2025: Approve a new Fee Cost to our current Fee Schedule to include Utility Public Hearing(s)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council approve a new Fee Cost to our current Fee Schedule to include Utility Public Hearing(s)

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 approve a new Fee Cost to our current Fee Schedule to include Utility Public Hearing(s) No 2"4 Needed Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Motion Passes.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 15National Grid- WR #30940804-Shirley St.be grantedMotion: Motion by Public Health and Safety Committee with a positive recommendation…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Munson: Not recorded

April 15, 2025: National Grid- WR #30940804-Shirley St.be granted

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion by Public Health and Safety Committee with a positive recommendation that National Grid- WR #30940804-Shirley St.be granted

The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.

From the minutes

“Motion by Public Health and Safety Committee with a positive recommendation that National Grid- WR #30940804-Shirley St.be granted No 2"¢ Needed Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Motion Passes.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 15Winthrop Taxi Request Increase on Fares are granted to…Motion: Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a positive recommendation that…Passed 6–1 · Munson: Not recorded

April 15, 2025: Winthrop Taxi Request Increase on Fares are granted to $9 Regular Fares / Sr. Rate $8 Winthrop to Winthrop

ApprovePassed · 6–1

Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a positive recommendation that Winthrop Taxi Request Increase on Fares are granted to $9 Regular Fares / Sr. Rate $8 Winthrop to Winthrop

Yes: Belcher, Costigan, DaRos, Letterie, Swope, TassinariNo: DeMarcoThe motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.

From the minutes

“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a positive recommendation that Winthrop Taxi Request Increase on Fares are granted to $9 Regular Fares / Sr. Rate $8 Winthrop to Winthrop No 2" Needed Yes: Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos Vice President Belcher, President Letterie No: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 18Approve the Town Manager signing the MNRECC Contract including…Motion: Motion by Vice President Belcher that the Town Council vote to…Passed Unanimous, 6 present · Munson: Yes

March 18, 2025: Approve the Town Manager signing the MNRECC Contract including Chelsea

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

Motion by Vice President Belcher that the Town Council vote to approve the Town Manager signing the MNRECC Contract including Chelsea....

Voted: Yes

The minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result. The roll call lists Rob DeMarco as absent. The roll call lists Patrick Costigan as absent. The roll call lists John DaRos as absent.

From the minutes

“Motion by Vice President Belcher that the Town Council vote to approve the Town Manager signing the MNRECC Contract including Chelsea.... 2™4 By Councilor Swope ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor Munson, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Absent: Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Daros.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Swope)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 18And Committees that the Town Council approve Memorial Committees…Motion: Motion by Appointments, Commission and Committees that the Town Council approve…Passed Unanimous, 6 present · Munson: Yes

March 18, 2025: And Committees that the Town Council approve Memorial Committees Memorial Street Signs, Sgt. Lyng, PFC Evans, LTCR DeGregorio Sr. & Include Coach Robert DeFelice Name to Miller Field

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

Motion by Appointments, Commission and Committees that the Town Council approve Memorial Committees Memorial Street Signs, Sgt. Lyng, PFC Evans, LTCR DeGregorio Sr. & Include Coach Robert DeFelice Name to Miller Field

Voted: Yes

The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.

From the minutes

“Motion by Appointments, Commission and Committees that the Town Council approve Memorial Committees Memorial Street Signs, Sgt. Lyng, PFC Evans, LTCR DeGregorio Sr. & Include Coach Robert DeFelice Name to Miller Field No 2"4 Needed. Passed Unanimously.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Feb 25Approve the Amended Tree OrdinanceMotion: Motion by Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council vote to…Passed 8–1 · Munson: Yes

February 25, 2025: Approve the Amended Tree Ordinance

ApprovePassed · 8–1

Motion by Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council vote to approve the Amended Tree Ordinance

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aiello, Belcher, Costigan, DaRos, DeMarco, Munson, Swope, TassinariNo: LetterieThe motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.

From the minutes

“Motion by Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council vote to approve the Amended Tree Ordinance No 2nd Needed Discussion ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Munson, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher No: President Letterie MOTION PASSES.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Feb 11Stabilization Funding and in placeMotion: Motion by Member SwopePassed 8–1 · Munson: Yes

February 11, 2025: Stabilization Funding and in place

ApprovePassed · 8–1

Motion by Councilor Swope

Voted: Yes

Yes: Belcher, Costigan, DaRos, DeMarco, Letterie, Munson, Swope, TassinariNo: Aiello

From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Swope 2nd by Councilor DeMarco Discussion This requires a 2/3 vote to create this fund This is not required to go to the Finance Committee Councilor Tassinari asks if this can be created after the election? Town Council President reports this should be done prior to the election Councilor Aiello want to make sure this has to be created prior to the vote. Is the Town Council prepared to provide where this is in the law and asks for this law. The Town Manager asks why this shouldn't be set up? Councilor Aiello is concerned that confusion in the town would believe the stabilization account has already been passed and therefore people may not vote for it on the ballot. ROLL CALL VOTE YES: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Munson, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie NO: Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.” (Motion: Swope, second: DeMarco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 21Authorize the Town Manager's Contract an extension of 5…Motion: Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Munson: Yes

January 21, 2025: Authorize the Town Manager's Contract an extension of 5 yrs. (See website)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council to authorize the Town Manager's Contract an extension of 5 yrs. (See website)

Voted: Yes

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 to authorize the Town Manager's Contract an extension of 5 yrs. (See website) No 2" Needed ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Munson, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Aiello Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Motion Passes.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 21The Town Manager sign a 5yr. contract with Capital…Motion: Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Munson: Yes

January 21, 2025: The Town Manager sign a 5yr. contract with Capital Waste

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Manager sign a 5yr. contract with Capital Waste.....

Voted: Yes

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 Manager sign a 5yr. contract with Capital Waste..... No 24 Needed ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Munson, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Aiello Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Motion Passes.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 21The Town Manager to renew the MWRA Contract (Please…Motion: Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the…Passed 6–2 · Munson: Yes

January 21, 2025: The Town Manager to renew the MWRA Contract (Please see copy on website)

ApprovePassed · 6–2

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Manager to renew the MWRA Contract (Please see copy on website)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aiello, Belcher, DaRos, Letterie, Munson, TassinariNo: DeMarco, SwopeAbstained: CostiganThe 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 Manager to renew the MWRA Contract (Please see copy on website) No 2" Needed ROLL CALL Yes: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Munson, Councilor Aiello, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Abstain-Councilor Costigan No-Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Swope Motion Passes.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (15)

    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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