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Winthrop Former Councilor

Joseph Aiello

Precinct 5 · 2 terms in this record

Joe Aiello

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Board years

2024–2025 Council2022–2023 Council
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

44 of 50meetings attended (88%) · whole board 89%
106votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 5%
3 of 17split votes where Aiello was in the minority (18%) · whole board 16%
0abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Aiello 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 Aiello 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 44 of 50 Town Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (50)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Council

Dec 2Joint vote with the Winthrop Housing Authority: fill the…Motion: Motion by Peter Gill to nominate Mary Lou Heighton for Resident…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Aiello: Yes

December 2, 2025: Joint vote with the Winthrop Housing Authority: fill the resident seat on the Housing Authority with Mary Lou Heighton

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion by Peter Gill to nominate Mary Lou Heighton for Resident Position on Winthrop Housing Authority

Voted: Yes

Joint vote with the Winthrop Housing Authority; the nomination was made and seconded by Housing Authority members, and only the councilors' votes are shown (Aiello on Zoom). The minutes do not write a result line but the Council President congratulates Ms. Heighton on her nomination. The minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result.

From the minutes

“Motion by Peter Gill to nominate Mary Lou Heighton for Resident Position on Winthrop Housing Authority 24 by Roseann Mazzuchelli All in Favor Council President Closed Nominations Peter Gill reports on Mary Lou's past, present, and future time and dedication to the Winthrop Housing Authority should be congratulated and nominates her proudly. Winthrop Housing Authority Director Peg Lyons-Discusses the membership of the Winthrop Housing Authority Board and Mary Lou has been active for about 15 years. She was nominated and voted for unanimously by the tenants of the Housing Board to continue on this board, Council President thanks Mary Lou for her dedication to this board and has nothing but fantastic things.... ROLL CALL FOR NOMINATION VOTE Yes: Peter Gill, Frank Ferrara, Roseann Mazzuchelli Absent: Peter Caggiano Yes: Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari Councilor Swope, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Councilor Aiello-Zoom.”

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

Nov 18The town maintains a Uniform Tax rate for all…Motion: Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Aiello: Yes

November 18, 2025: The town maintains a Uniform Tax rate for all classes of Property for FY26 Shift of 1 Single Tax Rate

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the town maintains a Uniform Tax rate for all classes of Property for FY26 Shift of 1 Single Tax Rate

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 maintains a Uniform Tax rate for all classes of Property for FY26 Shift of 1 Single Tax Rate No 24 Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari Councilor Swope, Councilor Daros, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Motion Passes.”

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

Nov 18Exclude an open space discount to exclude a residential…Motion: Motion by Member Tassinari to exclude an open space discount to…Passed 7–1 · Aiello: Yes

November 18, 2025: Exclude an open space discount to exclude a residential exemption and to exclude small commercial exemption

ApprovePassed · 7–1

Motion by Councilor Tassinari to exclude an open space discount to exclude a residential exemption and to exclude small commercial exemption.

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Tassinari to exclude an open space discount to exclude a residential exemption and to exclude small commercial exemption. 2"™4 by Vice President Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari Councilor Swope, Councilor Daros, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie No: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.” (Motion: Tassinari, second: Belcher)

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

Nov 5The Town appropriates the sum of ONE MILLION ONE…Motion: Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the…Passed 5–0 · Aiello: Not recorded

November 5, 2025: The Town appropriates the sum of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,100,000) (1) to pay costs to replace water meters, exercise water valves and replace water valves as necessary…

ApprovePassed · 5–0

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town appropriates the sum of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,100,000) (1) to pay costs to replace water meters, exercise water valves and replace water valves as necessary to the Town's water system, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and (2) to raise this appropriation by authorizing the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to issue bonds or serial notes under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, as amended or any other enabling authority; or (3) to take any other action relative thereto.

Yes: Belcher, Costigan, DeMarco, Letterie, SwopeThe roll call does not list John DaRos, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting. The roll call lists Max Tassinari as absent. The roll call lists Joseph Aiello 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 appropriates the sum of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,100,000) (1) to pay costs to replace water meters, exercise water valves and replace water valves as necessary to the Town's water system, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and (2) to raise this appropriation by authorizing the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to issue bonds or serial notes under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, as amended or any other enabling authority; or (3) to take any other action relative thereto. No 2nd Needed Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Swope, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.”

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

Oct 21Voted with a positive recommendation that Comcast can add…Motion: Motion by the Public Health and Safety Committee voted with a…Passed Unanimous, 6 present · Aiello: Yes

October 21, 2025: Voted with a positive recommendation that Comcast can add service to 210-214 Winthrop St

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 6 present

Motion by the Public Health and Safety Committee voted with a positive recommendation that Comcast can add service to 210-214 Winthrop St.

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“Motion by the Public Health and Safety Committee voted with a positive recommendation that Comcast can add service to 210-214 Winthrop St. No 2nd Needed Passed Unanimously.”

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

Oct 7Allow members to discuss more than the Town Manager's…Motion: Roll Call Vote on MotionFailed 4–4 · Aiello: Yes

October 7, 2025: Allow councilors to discuss more than the Town Manager's report and put recall information on the town website

ApproveFailed · 4–4

Roll Call Vote on Motion

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aiello, Belcher, DaRos, TassinariNo: Costigan, DeMarco, Letterie, SwopeThe minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result. The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Roll Call Vote on Motion Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher No: Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Swope, President Letterie.”

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

Sep 16Accepts the ADU Ordinance (main motion as amended)Motion: Motion by the Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council accepts…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Aiello: Yes

September 16, 2025: Accepts the ADU Ordinance (main motion as amended)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion by the Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council accepts the ADU Ordinance

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“Main Motion as Amended that the Town Council accepts the ADU Ordinance Discussion Councilor Swope would like more of an explanation of parking to the public. Discussion on Bus Stop and Bus Station clarifications Roll Call Vote Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie, Councilor DaRos (Zoom) Main Motion Passes as Amended.”

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

Sep 2Adopt that the Town of Winthrop is a welcoming…Motion: Motion by Vice President Belcher that the Town Council adopt that…Failed 4–4 · Aiello: Yes

September 2, 2025: Adopt that the Town of Winthrop is a welcoming and inclusive community that values the dignity, rights and contributions of all residents regardless of their immigration status

AppointFailed · 4–4

Motion by Vice President Belcher that the Town Council adopt that the Town of Winthrop is a welcoming and inclusive community that values the dignity, rights and contributions of all residents regardless of their immigration status.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aiello, Belcher, DaRos, TassinariNo: Costigan, DeMarco, Letterie, SwopeThe minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result.

From the minutes

“Motion by Vice President Belcher that the Town Council adopt that the Town of Winthrop is a welcoming and inclusive community that values the dignity, rights and contributions of all residents regardless of their immigration status. 2nd by Councilor Tassinari Discussion Vice President Belcher Discusses the Proclamation and especially what it is Not…. Each Town Councilor Discusses their views of this proclamation. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Daros, Vice President Belcher No: Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Swope, Council President Letterie.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Tassinari)

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

Sep 2#2343 Legislation to repeal the MBTAS communities act, so…Motion: #2343 Legislation to repeal the MBTAS communities act, so called. Municipalities…Passed 6–2 · Aiello: Yes

September 2, 2025: #2343 Legislation to repeal the MBTAS communities act, so called. Municipalities and Regional Government

ApprovePassed · 6–2

#2343 Legislation to repeal the MBTAS communities act, so called. Municipalities and Regional Government

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aiello, Costigan, DeMarco, Letterie, Swope, TassinariNo: Belcher, DaRosThe minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“#2343 Legislation to repeal the MBTAS communities act, so called. Municipalities and Regional Government Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope President Letterie No: Vice President Belcher, Councilor DaRos Motion Passes.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Sep 2#2344 Legislation to require safe harbor exceptions to the…Motion: #2344 Legislation to require safe harbor exceptions to the multi-family zoning…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Aiello: Yes

September 2, 2025: #2344 Legislation to require safe harbor exceptions to the multi-family zoning as-of-right in certain MBTA Communities. Municipalities and Regional Government

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

#2344 Legislation to require safe harbor exceptions to the multi-family zoning as-of-right in certain MBTA Communities. Municipalities and Regional Government

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“#2344 Legislation to require safe harbor exceptions to the multi-family zoning as-of-right in certain MBTA Communities. Municipalities and Regional Government Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Swope Councilor Daros, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Motion Passes.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (32)

    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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