Annual budget

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Town Manager 
Anthony Marino 
Budget and Finance Director 
Sarah Johnson 
Assistant CFO 
Robert Powers 
Town Council 
Council President Jim Letterie 
Vice President Suzanne Swope 
Councilor at Large Max Tassinari 
Councilor at Large Kurt Millar 
Councilor Pat Costigan 
Councilor Kim Dimes 
Councilor Paul Reardon 
Councilor Joseph Romano

Reader’s Guide 
The purpose of this document is to communicate the Town of Winthrop’s fiscal year (FY) 2027
recommended budget in a useful format for citizens, elected officials, staff, and any other interested
parties. The information is presented in a user-friendly format that allows all readers to obtain
answers to specific funding questions. The Budget Message should assist the reader in
understanding the major aspects of the budget. 
Document Organization 
This budget document describes how the Town attempts to identify the community’s needs for 
public services and the strategies by which it tries to meet those needs. We have organized this
document so that the readers can obtain essential information in a quick, accessible, and digestible
format. For those who wish to inquire in greater depth, we have provided greater detail. 
Readers can find explanations about all appropriated funds, as well as the budget adoption process
and timeline. Financial summaries are presented to reflect all sources and uses of funds. The reader
can identify where all monies come from and how each fund uses those dollars. Additionally,
information is provided, showing the level of fund balance maintained and the annual impact of the
budget on those balances. 
The Expenditure Budget Summary section contains information about the various funds at
the department level, including the budget appropriation for all Town departments. 
The Town Departments section should help you identify by the department the following: 
• mission statements 
• goals and objectives 
• accomplishments 
• funded positions comparison for three years 
The Capital Plan section includes information on capital projects and their financing methods. 
Finally, the Appendices include supplemental data for the budget document. Included in the section
are items such as Reserves, Fund Descriptions and Balances, position summary, statistics, table of
abbreviations, and a glossary of terms. 
How to Read Financial Data 
Most data within this document are presented in fiscal year terms. The Town of Winthrop operates
on a fiscal year that runs from July 1 through June 30. Therefore, FY2027 is the period from July 1,
2026, through June 30, 2027. All information is presented using a three-year comparison, which
includes FY27 actual expenditures and FY26 budgeted revenues and expenditures (thru 3-31-26). 
Anyone interested in obtaining additional information concerning the Town of Winthrop’s Budget is
encouraged to contact the Town Manager’s Office at (617) 846 - 1705 or visit the Town’s website at 
winthropma.gov.

Introduction 
Community Profile 
Our Government 
Budget Summaries 
Town Departments 
Town of Winthrop
FY 2027 Annual Budget 
Table of Contents 
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE - Town Manager, Town Council , Town Attorney, MIS , Planning, 
A ppeals Board, Planning Board 
FINANCE: Accounting, Treasurer, Town Clerk, Assessing, Municipal Hearing 
Human Resources 
C onservation Commission 
Police, Animal Control, E911 (Regional Dispatch) 
Fire, Emergency Management 
Public Works: Cemetery, Building Maintenance, Snow & Ice 
Library 
Inspectional Services Conservation 
Clinical and Public Health Services 
Council on Aging 
Veterans Services 
School 
Debt 
Free Cash and Retained Earnings 
Enterprise Fund 
Water & Sewer 
Solid Waste 
Rink 
Parks & Recreation 
Harbormaster 
Capital Plan 
Appendices

INTRODUCTION

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M 
TO: To 
FROM: Anthony Marino, Town Manager 
DATE: April 21, 2026 
RE: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Message 
It is with great pleasure that I submit the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 for the
Town of Winthrop. It has been my honor, as your Town Manager, to work with the Town Council,
Finance Committee, School Committee, School Superintendent, and all the department heads to
prepare this budget for the Town of Winthrop's consideration. 
According to the Winthrop Charter, the Town Manager shall "Not less than sixty (60) days prior to the 
start of the town’s fiscal year , the Town Manager, after consultation with the Council President, shall
submit to the Town Council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year with an 
accompanying budget message and supporting documents.” 
This budget meets these requirements as it is balanced and honors the Town Council’s theme and 
mandate of a conservative approach to both revenues and expenses. This budget also continues our
commitment to consolidation, maintaining a commitment to resident services, public safety, and public
works, all of which fit within the Council’s goals for the Town, and still maintaining a commitment to
responsible spending. 
This budget message aligns with the Town Councils’ goal to increase transparency and goes well beyond
by improving communication with the public. In addition to those required sections, this budget
message also looks forward, providing insight into our long-term budget planning and identifying
emerging issues that may impact spending and municipal operations in the coming years. 
Therefore, this budget message is separated into four major categories: Revenues, Expenses, Capital
Spending, and Long-Term Financial Planning. It represents a collaborative effort of all departments. We
are proud to submit this budget as it represents hours of work by all of our department heads and staff
members. 
REVENUES 
Fiscal Year 2027's revenues are forecasted responsibly and conservatively; given the rebound in the new
and used vehicle market we have increased excise tax receipts by a modest $50,000 for FY27. We
continue to keep our receipts at levels designed to support continuous free cash. Our staff and
Department Heads meet annually before the revenue estimates are finalized, review each category and 
TOWN OF WINTHROP 
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER 
Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1705

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local receipt individually, and discuss market trends, past performance, and anticipated activity, making
each year's revenue projections both a collaborative effort and producing a true and accurate estimate.
Decision-makers and the public continue to have a window to review, analyze, and question all
categories of revenues and local receipts. This budget is also posted and indexed on the Town's
website, providing further access to our projected spending of the people’s resources. 
Our projections for State Aid are using the figures supplied on the Cherry Sheet for the Governor’s 
proposed budget. However, if the state aid numbers come in lower than we budgeted for, we have
already identified areas where we can cut and adjust the budget after the Town Council votes on it. 
Overall, property tax revenue is projected to increase by the allowable 2 ½ percent in FY27, with an
increase in the estimate for new growth, the tax revenue that comes from new construction. The new
growth estimate of $350,000 is consistent with last year’s Certified New Growth and the recent increase
in new residential construction that we have experienced. 
Local receipts are projected to increase slightly over last fiscal year. These figures are developed in
detailed consultation with our department heads and reflect an analysis of industry trends and historical
performance here in Winthrop. As a result, they will continue to be forecast well below actual proceeds
to provide a portion of the cushion that helps create a sustainable annual free cash figure. 
This budget captures and fulfills the goals and requirements of the Town Council's conservative policies
for both revenues and expenses. It continues the practice of eschewing free cash as a funding source
for the Stabilization funds, an approach that has drawn praise from both our auditor and financial
advisor. Proof of this is the increase in our bond rating from AA to AA+. This allows us to obtain lower
interest rates on future capital and infrastructure projects. This practice ensures a balanced budget
funded with recurring and not one-time revenues and is lauded by analysts and municipal finance
professionals alike. 
Our Revenue Projections are shown below: 
EXPENSES 
This budget reflects a commitment to preserving our residents’ quality of life by providing and
maintaining adequate financial resources necessary to sustain a sufficient level of educational and
municipal services. It also responds to changes in the economy, in the priorities of governmental and

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non-governmental organizations, and to other factors that may affect our financial well-being. It
upholds the core values of supporting education, public safety, and public works while balancing fiscal
responsibility and advancing the Town Council’s financial goals. 
The FY27 budget: 
• Continues to work within sustainable revenue sources and is balanced. 
• Continues the use of the “Base Budget Document” for the Town of Winthrop. This budget is 
designed to include all associated expenses for the town and school in each respective budget.
By doing this, we establish a percentage of the budget that both the Town and the School have
available for use. 
• The Town of Winthrop saw a nominal increase in Chapter 70, school state aid funding, for
FY27. The continued strain on the school and town budgets due to contractual obligations
and rising expenses remains a long-term budgeting problem in Winthrop and across the
State. The increases allowed under Proposition 2 ½ and new growth are not sufficient to 
meet Winthrop’s budget needs and will remain a consideration in our FY28 budget process 
and beyond. 
• Includes a six percent (6%) increase for health insurance through GIC, providing funding for the
town's 85% share of the health insurance costs. 
• Salary increases for most union personnel are calculated at two point seventy five percent
(2.75%) for FY27, and non-union personnel receive a two and a half percent (2.5%) cost of
living adjustment (COLA). 
• This general fund budget includes trash and recycling expenses totaling $480,000. This is
an increase of $80,000 over the budget number we carried last year, intended to minimize
the trash fee increase. However, we will need to increase the trash fee in FY27, and with
higher trash costs ahead, we must pay close attention to this enterprise fund to ensure
proper funding sources and control expenses. 
• Includes a $60,000 subsidy or budget transfer for the Park and Recreation ($30,000) and
the Rink ($30,000) enterprise funds. This recognizes the contributions that the Park and
Recreation program and the Ice Rink make to the residents of Winthrop. 
• Includes a $20,000 subsidy or budget transfer to the EB Newton Revolving fund to cover
maintenance and utility expenses for the building not covered by the rents that we collect. 
• Annual increases in our health insurance, charges from Northeast and Essex Technical
Schools, union contracts, building and vehicle insurance, and retirement and pension
funding take up most of our 2.5% tax increase per year. As a result, it is challenging to
honor new staffing requests, new software and upgrades, and other new initiatives. 
A summary of the expenses is shown below:

Return to Table of Contents Appropriations FY2026 FY2027 % Change 
Town Departments 18,553,057 $ 17,503,518 $ -5.66%
School Department 40,150,842 $ 42,862,206 $ 6.75%
Non-Departmental 7,701,483 $ 7,995,313 $ 3.82%
Non-Appropriated - $ - $ 0.00% 
Total General Fund 66,405,382 68,361,037 2.95% 
Enterprise Funds 14,560,037 $ 14,930,541 $ 2.54%
Revolving Funds 209,874 $ 241,700 $ 15.16%
Capital Stab. 888,000 $ 689,269 $ -22.38% 
Total Appropriations 15,657,911 15,861,510 1.30% 
CAPITAL SPENDING 
Included in this proposal are the capital requests for FY27 and a new five-year capital plan. Each capital
proposal contains a detailed project sheet outlining the specifics of each proposed purchase. This year's
capital items are routine operational items and more considerable vehicle replacement expenses to be
funded primarily with Capital Stabilization Funds, Retained Earnings from the Sewer Enterprise fund, and
Free Cash. This Capital Plan also takes a holistic approach to the Town and includes larger projects that
are on the horizon, including the replacement of the turf on Miller Field, and the engineering monies
needed for our next TIP project application for Main Street from McGees Corner to the Belle Isle Bridge, so
the residents understand what the long-term Capital needs are for the Town. 
This Capital Plan continues to be more comprehensive in FY27, as we utilize our Facilities Needs
Assessment from Brightly for all Town and School buildings and our Water System Capital Plan from
Woodard & Curran. Lastly, Winthrop is a Green Community; however, due to our non-compliance with
the MBTA/3A law, we cannot apply for funding for the upcoming Fiscal Year. The potential missed grant
opportunity for the Green Communities Grant is $200,000. 
More details on the five-year capital plan are included in the Capital Plan section of this budget document. 
LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING 
The Town Council continues to prioritize long-term financial stability and sustainability. In addition to
their updated long-term Capital Planning goals, the Council has prioritized working within the Levy and
Proposition 2 ½. It guides how we decide which budget increases and which capital requests are honored. 
• Balancing development and costs – With a recent surge of residential housing applications, the
pressures of providing roadways, clean water, and other municipal services, including education,
will become more acute. It will be essential to have a funding and service delivery program and
plan to insulate the Town from rising service delivery costs. 
• Infrastructure – With rising populations, the planning and implementation of infrastructure
amenities like roadway and sidewalk repairs, walking trails, and other non-traditional methods of
transportation will be vital moving forward.

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• Transparency – The Town's ambitious effort to open its books and provide detailed, accessible
information will soon be available on our website using Civic Plus. We are working with this
vendor to present our financial information in a clear, concise format that will allow our residents
to review town expenses. 
• Health Insurance Costs continue to increase at a national average of 5-10% per year. 
Winthrop’s health insurance increase came in at 6% this year; therefore, we will need to
consider more creative, cost-effective plans and engage the GIC and potentially other insurance
carriers to ensure we offer health insurance that provides quality coverage through sustainable
health plans for our employees. In addition, we have reached out to the unions to reconstitute
the insurance subcommittee and review all available health options to make informed decisions
as we move forward. 
• Flooding in low-lying areas due to storm-related high tides and repairs to our stormwater
system will always be a concern in Winthrop. Finding alternative funding sources to address
these issues will be paramount in near and long-term budget planning, as we cannot
continue to ask our residents and businesses to support debt exclusion initiatives to pay for
these projects. 
CONCLUSION 
This budget represents many hours of hard work by several dedicated public servants and volunteers.
Many thanks to our department heads, finance staff, and numerous volunteers who collaborated on this
important work. 
I look forward to detailed and engaging discussions with the Town Council and Finance Committee over
the next few months as we prepare to vote and fund the FY27 Budget at the June 16, 2026, Town Council
meeting.

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GUIDE TO THE
FY2027 BUDGET

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Guide to the FY2027 Budget 
OVERVIEW OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS 
The Town of Winthrop operates on a fiscal year period of July 1st to June 30th each year. The
process of preparing the annual budget takes place over seven months each year. Below is a
table of the significant events that help shape the budget: 
December • Operating & Capital Department budgets requested 
January -
February 
• Department budgets reviewed by Town Manager 
• Budget review meetings held by Town Manager with departments. 
• Town Manager and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) evaluate project requests
from the department for the Capital plan. 
• Debt schedules and financial forecasts are updated to
provide context for the five-year capital plan. 
March - April 
• Town Manager meets with subcommittees about Capital Plan and sends
a draft budget to the Finance Commission 
• Budget & Capital Plan are presented at Spring Forum 
May 
• Budget and Capital Plan is presented to the Town Council 
• Town Council and Finance Commission hold public meetings to review the
Budget and Capital Plan 
June 
• Finance Commission submits Budget summary and recommendations to
the Town Council for their consideration. 
• Town Council discusses and votes on FY27 Budget and Capital Plan 
November - Departments are provided with their previously submitted five-year capital
requests for review, update, and the addition of the next fifth year. 
December - Departmental operating budget requests are sent out to the Department Heads. 
January - February - The Town Manager and CFO review budget requests and start to prepare
the Base Budget Document. The Town Manager meets with the School Superintendent during
this timeframe to review estimated revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal share and
shared expenses. The Town Manager and CFO also meet with the Department Heads to review
their Budget and Capital Requests. 
March - April – Town Manager meets with the Capital Plan subcommittee about the Five-
Year Capital Plan and reviews upcoming requests. These meetings look to prioritize the
Capital Plan and add any new work that may have been identified during the previous Fiscal
Year. The Draft Budget and Capital Plan are presented during the Town Council Spring
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Guide to the FY2027 Budget 
May – In accordance with the Town Charter, the General Fund Budget and Five-Year
Capital Plan are presented to the Town Council. The Town Council and Finance
Commission hold multiple meetings in May to review the budget and meet with a
few Department Heads for follow-up budget questions. 
June – Finance Commission submits its budget summary and recommendations to the Town
Council for them to review before they deliberate and vote on the annual budget. The Town
Council votes on the Budget no later than 45 days after they receive it from the Town Manager. 
HOW ARE TAXES CALCULATED? 
In Winthrop, the tax rate is a function of the total revenues to be raised by real estate
taxes (Levy Limit) and levy exclusions. 
What is a Levy Limit? 
Proposition 2 ½ was enacted in 1980 to limit the property tax's reliance and give the voters a
more significant say in approving property tax increases. With inflation and certain costs
routinely pushing the cost of government beyond 2 ½% increases, the legislature provided voters
the authority to approve increases greater than 2 ½% , enabling them to consider and determine
what kind of community they want can afford. A general override to Proposition 2 ½ supports the
operating budget and requires a majority vote by ballot at the Town Election to pass. Town
leaders are mindful of the tax burden and do everything possible to avoid or limit general
overrides while maintaining essential services. 
There are two components to the law: 
1. A levy ceiling, or the maximum levy limit, is 2.5% of the taxable real and personal
property's full and fair cash value, as determined by the Town's assessors. This
changes as properties are added or removed from the tax roll and as market values
change, but Winthrop's Annual Tax Levy cannot exceed the Levy Ceiling. 
2. A particular year's levy limit is calculated by increasing the previous year's limit by
2.5% and adding certified new growth and overrides. The new limit cannot exceed
the levy ceiling. 
New Growth includes the additional property tax from new construction and additions to
properties, exempt real property returned to the tax roll and new personal property. In
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Guide to the FY2027 Budget 
This then becomes the base for calculating the levy limit for the next year. The Town's actual
levy can be any amount up to the limit. If the levy is below the limit in one year, the levy increase
in the following year could not exceed 2.5%. The difference between the levy and the levy limit is
called the excess levy capacity. 
What are Exclusions? 
Taxpayers may vote to fund debt for projects and choose to exclude these payments from
calculating the levy limit and, therefore, from the base upon which the levy limit is calculated for
future years. Unlike overrides, these Debt Exclusions or Capital Exclusions are temporary increases
to the tax levy, lasting the life of the debt or the capital project's duration. Exclusions require a
majority vote on the ballot and may increase the levy above the levy ceiling.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

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GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE 
The Winthrop local government consists of a 9-member Town Council with Town Council
President, a Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager numerous town departments including
Public Safety and Public Works, and volunteer boards and commissions. The Town Council is
elected through local elections and members of local boards and commissions are appointed by
the Town Council President. The Town Manager is responsible for overall management and
administrative services of the Town and is selected for hire by the Town Council. 
Town Council typically meets about twice per month, and twice per year, in the spring and fall,
there is a public forum to review town services and budgets. The two public forums are a
requirement of the Winthrop Town Charter. 
Winthrop has a local Housing Authority, a 5-member board, appointed via election on town
ballot. The Winthrop Housing Authority is a State aided public authority and maintains 429 units
across Town. 
The Winthrop public school system services approximately 2004 students across the four schools.
There is a 7-member school committee consisting of the Town Council President and 6 voter
elected members. 
PRIVATE SECTOR 
The majority of Winthrop’s local business and commercial establishments are found in areas 
zoned Business District A and Center Business District. These business areas primarily include
Shirley Street, Veterans Road, Revere Street, Pauline Street, Woodside Avenue, and Main Street 
as well as many smaller streets that intersect them. Many of Winthrop’s businesses are grouped 
together, which benefits residents by creating a convenient, walkable concentration of
businesses. 
Winthrop recently completed a Center Business District infrastructure improvement project. This
project included utility updates, new paving and sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping. Winthrop
maintains CBD improvements as a high priority. 
In 2025 there were 72 business and commercial establishments that submitted a business license
to the Town Clerk. The number of recorded business licenses has decreased over the past years.
In 2015 there were 120 recorded business licenses. In 2025 there were 72 recorded business
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COMMUNITY STATISTICS 
Incorporated : 1852 
Land Area : 1.6 Square miles 
Population : 18,759 (census.gov) 
FY2025 1 Tax Rate Per Thousand: $10.32 
FY 2025 Average Assessed Single-Family Home
Value: $697,309.00 (2020-2024 Media value of
owner-occupied housing units $649,600) 
FY2025 Average Single Family Tax Bill : 
$7,196.00 (.2% increase from FY 2024) 
1 FY26 Tax Rate Per Thousand $11.14 
County : Suffolk 
Public Roads : Approximately 162 
Private Roads: 59 (Winthrop Parking Clerk) 
Workforce : 12,786 (census.gov) 
Form of Government : Town Manager, 9-member
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GEOGRAPHY AND DEMOGRAPHICS 
The Town of Winthrop is a peninsula with two points of entry, from East Boston along Saratoga Street
and from Revere along Winthrop Parkway. Winthrop is 1.6 square miles in land area. It is flanked by
Broad Sound, Belle Isle Inlet, and Boston Harbor. One unique feature that abuts Winthrop is Belle Isle
Marsh, the last remaining salt marsh in the Boston area. Belle Isle Ecology Park, the Belle Isle Marsh
Boardwalk, and the Mary Kelley Pavilion are located from Morton Street in Winthrop and provide the
town with a natural and beautiful recreational resource. Another natural resource that Winthrop has
are many public beaches. While there are several beaches within Winthrop to enjoy, the two major
ones are Yirrell Beach and Winthrop Beach. 
Winthrop is fortunate to have Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus routes (712,
713) travel throughout the town. The MBTA Bus Routes also connect residents to the MBTA Orient
Heights Blue Line station. Winthrop has a Town Landing Complex, located on Shirley Street. The Town
Landing Complex is managed by the Winthrop Harbor Master, and provides local boaters with a boat
ramp, pier, marina, and other services. Winthrop offers Ferry Services, running on weekdays in warmer
months, that gives residents access to Boston. The Ferry is also available to private charters. 
W inthrop’s resident population has seen a small increase since the 2010 Census. In 2010 the Town
population was estimated at 17,497 residents (census.gov). In 2022 Winthrop’s population grew about 
5.7%, to 18,510 residents. 4.6% of residents are under the age of five, 17.9% of residents are under the
age of eighteen, 57.4% of residents are between the ages of nineteen and sixty-four years old, and
20.1% are sixty-five years old or older (census.gov). 
As of July 1, 2025, the medium household income for Winthrop is $116,167 and 7.2% of Winthrop
residents live below the poverty threshold (census.gov). 
Winthrop is designated as a Minority and Income Environmental Justice Community by the State of 
Massachusetts. This means that certain neighborhoods within Winthrop have “annual median 
household income is 65 percent or less of the statewide annual median household income” and
“minorities make up 40 percent or more of the population” (mass.gov). Environmental Justice data can 
assist with securing grant money to benefit Environmental Justice populations and other areas of the
Town. 
Mass.gov, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Environmental Justice Populations in Massachusetts 
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EMPLOYMENT AND PAYROLLS 
The following table lists the major categories of employment, as well as income, in 2020, 2021,
and the first quarter of 2022. The most predominant business sector is the service providing
industry. Education and Health Services are the largest types of employers within Winthrop. Industry 
Year 2023 2024 2025 (1st Qtr.) 
Total Goods Producing 238 220 190 
Selected goods producing Construction 231 212 184
employment Specialty trade contractors 155 132 107 
Total Service Providing 2,103 2,105 2,108 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities 271 240 233
Retail Trade 159 164 153
Nonstore Retailers 6 5 5
Transportation & Warehousing 69 40 42
Selected Services Information 25 31 28
Providing Employment Finance & Insurance 103 114 98
Real Estate 19 14 20
Professiona & Technical Services 73 84 92
Admisitration & Waste Services 45 45 46
Education & Health 766 807 853
Leisure & Hospitality 497 493 435
Other Services 154 143 124 
Number of Establishments 402 392 385 
Average Weekly Wages 1052 1424 1459
Average Annual Wage* 54,704 74,048 75,868 
Average Number of Employees 
* Average Weekly Wage multiplied by 52 
Source: Mass Employment and Wages (ES-202) 
LARGEST EMPLOYERS 
Winthrop does not currently have data on the number of people that each business in Town
employs. Business licenses do not require this information. It is estimated that the businesses that 
employee the most people are Nick’s Place restaurant, Winthrop Marketplace grocer, Woodside 
Hardware Store, Belle Isle Seafood restaurant, and La Siesta restaurant.

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BUDGET COMPARISON 
REVENUES 
Property taxes are the primary source of revenue for the Town. The total amount levied is subject
to certain limits prescribed by law. 
HISTORY 2 
During the 1600’s, the land area now known as Winthrop, was referred to as Pullen Poynt and the 
land was primarily used for agriculture. In 1739 the region, today known as Chelsea, Revere, and
Winthrop, annexed from Boston, and the whole area became the Town of Chelsea and evolved
into a successful fishing region. In 1846 the land that is now Winthrop and Revere, became North
Chelsea. In 1852 Winthrop was incorporated as a Town. Winthrop is named after John Winthrop,
a four-time Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the mid- 1600s. The late 1800’s brought 
railroad systems to Winthrop and the surrounding area. The railroad brought population growth, 
and by 1890 Winthrop’s population grew to about 3,000 people. It was known as a popular 
vacation destination and boasted over 50 hotels. As rail travel became less popular, along with
economic factors from World War II and the Great Depression, Winthrop saw a reduction in
tourism during the early to mid- 1900’s. 
In the 1970’s Winthrop started to see a significant decline in population, decreasing by around 
14% between 1970 and 2010. This, along with the popularity of other shopping centers and malls, 
caused Winthrop’s local businesses to struggle, and ultimately decline. This decline in businesses 
also resulted in a decrease in local jobs. Winthrop is working to revitalize the downtown, bring in
new commercial, and assist existing businesses when possible. 
Today, Winthrop continues to be a unique and pleasant place to reside for residents in all walks of
life. 
2 Five Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development plan, November 2014.
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TOWN CHARTER

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LINK TO WINTHROP
TOWN CHARTER

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BUDGET SUMMARIES

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ESTIMATED REVENUES REVENUE ESTIMATES FOR FY 2027 OPERATING BUDGETS 
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Description (Actual ) (Budget) (Budget) (Budget) 
Tax Levy
Prior Year Levy Limit 33,096,873 34,449,222 35,718,037 40,460,386
Amended Levy Limit
Add 2.5% 827,422 861,231 892,951 1,011,510
New Growth 511,960 407,585 350,000 350,000
School Override 3,500,000
Levy Limit 34,436,255 35,718,037 40,460,988 41,821,896
Approved Town Debt Exclusions 807,900 809,400 809,900 985,910
Approved School Debt Exclusions 2,812,325 2,812,075 2,472,750 2,468,375 
MAXIMUM LEVY INCLUDING OVERRIDES 38,056,480 39,339,512 43,743,638 45,276,181 
Cherry Sheet 15,193,242 14,433,140 14,616,163 14,838,572
Total State Aid 15,193,242 14,433,140 14,616,163 14,838,572
Local Receipts (excludes Water & Sewer) 6,139,319 6,979,477 7,575,305 7,770,305
Other Available Funds 957,756.15 960,560.00 744,008.00 776,105.60 
Cemetery Lots 39,522.00 39,522.00 39,522.00 39,522.00
Cemetery Perpetual Care 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Maintenance Stabilization Fund 75,000.00 75,000.00 75,000.00 75,000.00
Regional 911 48,000.00 48,000.00 48,000.00 48,000.00
ARPA 225,000.00 - - -
Free Cash to Schools 220,000.00
Indirect Costs to Town 565,234.15 573,038.00 576,486.00 608,583.60
Other - Transfer In - 
TOTAL RECEIPTS & AVAILABLE FUNDS 22,290,317 22,373,177 22,935,476 23,384,982 
Maximum Allowable Levy 38,056,480 39,339,512 43,743,638 45,276,181
Total Receipts & Available Funds 22,290,317 22,373,177 22,935,476 23,384,982
Allowance for Abatement (200,000) (225,000) (225,000) (250,000)
Cherry Sheet Offsets (43,104) (49,384) (48,732) (50,126) 
TOTAL REVENUE 60,103,693 61,438,305 66,405,382 68,361,037 Property Taxes 45,276,181
State Aid 14,838,572
Local Receipts 7,770,305
Other Funds 776,106
Allowance for Abatement &
Cherry Sheet Offsets (300,126) 
TOTAL 68,361,037
REVENUE FUNDING SOURCES

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BASE BUDGET FY26 School FY26 Town FY26 Total 
FY26 Base Operating Budgets 40,150,842 $ 60.46% 26,254,540 $ 39.54% 66,405,382 $ 
Total = FY26 Operating Budgets Council Vote June 2025 40,150,842 $ 60.46% 26,254,540 $ 39.54% 66,405,382 $
Base Expenditure Calculation FY27 School FY27 Town FY27 Total 
Final FY26 Base Budget Above 40,150,842 $ 60.46% 26,254,540 $ 39.54% 66,405,382 $ 
FY26 Base Budget 40,150,842 $ 60.46% 26,254,540 $ 39.54% 66,405,382 $ 
Apportion additional FY27 Revenue 1,025,771 $ 60.46% 670,749 $ 39.54% 1,696,520 $
Offset Revenue to Town Change from FY26 to FY27 - $ 
(Additional Revenue to Town Free Cash FY26) - $ 
Back out FY26 Debt Exclusions (2,472,750) $ (809,900) $ (3,282,650) $
Add Back FY27 Debt Exclusions 2,468,375 $ 985,910 $ 3,454,285 $
April 2025 School Override Vote $3.5M * 2.5% 87,500 $ 87,500 $
- $ 
FY27 Base Budget 41,259,738 $ 60.36% 27,101,299 $ 39.64% 68,361,037 $ 
68,361,037 $ 
FY27 Total Revenue Estimate 68,361,037 $ 
(Over)/Under 0 $ 
Town of Winthrop FY27 Base Budget Calculation

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AVAILABLE REVENUE FY27 Estimated Levy Actual FY26 
FY26 Total Levy 40,460,386 $ 35,718,037 $ 
2 1/2% of FY26 Levy 924,010 $ 892,951 $ 
Estimated FY27 New Growth 350,000 $ 349,398 $ 
Apr. 2025 School Override Vote $3.5M + 2.5% 87,500 $ 3,500,000 $ 
Estimated FY27 Levy Limit 41,821,896 $ 40,460,386 $ 
State Aid 
Est. FY27 Cherry Sheet - Gov's (Gov) 16,282,360 $
Gross Estimated FY27 Revenue from State 16,282,360 $ 
State Charges 
Estimated FY27 Cherry Sheet Charges (Gov) (1,443,788) $
Estimated FY27 Cherry Sheet offsets (50,126) $ 
Gross Estimated FY27 Charges from State (1,493,914) $
Net Estimated FY27 Revenue from State 14,788,446 $
FY27 Estimated Local Receipts 7,770,305 $
Allowance for Abatements (250,000) $
Total Estimated Receipts to Share 22,308,751 $
Other Revenue Direct To Offset Town Budget 
Cemetery Lots (same amount in 22 - 24) 39,522 $
Cemetery Perpetual Care (same amount in 22 - 24) 5,000 $
Maintenance Stabilization Fund (same amount in 22 - 24) 75,000 $
Regional 911 (same amount in 22 - 24) 48,000 $
Indirect Costs to Town 608,584 $ 
Other Offset Revenue to Town 776,106 $
Estimated Receipts, Other Revenue Sources & Misc. Charges 
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE REVENUE Estimated FY27 Levy Limit 41,821,896 $
Excluded Debt Service 3,454,285 $
Cherry Sheet, Estimated Receipts & Other Revenue 22,308,751 $
FY27 Total Revenue to share with Schools 67,584,932 $
Other Offset Revenue to Town 776,106 $ 
Total Revenue 68,361,037 $

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TOWN EXPENDITURE CHART 
TOWN MANAGER BUDGET SUMMARY BY DIRECTORATE FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 Proposed 
General Government 3,323,179 3,429,884 3,546,688 3,806,335
Public Works 2,681,835 2,708,709 2,777,505 2,701,849
Public Safety 8,678,979 9,043,658 9,404,336 9,666,584
Cultural and Human Services 1,162,811 1,160,848 1,187,811 1,328,749
Non-Departemental 7,513,293 7,627,053 7,701,483 7,995,313
Vocational Education 1,126,702 1,313,059 1,636,718 1,602,468 
Subtotal Town 24,486,799 25,283,211 26,254,540 27,101,299 
Total Education 35,121,803 36,141,803 40,150,842 41,259,738 
Total General Fund 59,608,602 61,425,014 66,405,382 68,361,037 
Solid Waste 2,060,282 2,018,541 1,846,820 1,962,890
Parks & Recreation 403,550 420,000 435,375 410,000
Rink 358,374 368,252 355,126 368,475
Harbormaster 361,433 307,910 297,279 343,661
Water 4,866,624 4,687,410 4,788,764 5,067,791
Sewer 5,944,967 6,550,762 6,693,323 6,777,723 
Subtotal FY2027 Budget 73,603,832 75,777,889 80,822,069 83,291,578 
CHART OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET

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CHART OF ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS

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REVENUE BUDGET
SUMMARIES

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REVENUE SUMMARY 
There are four major categories of revenue that help fund the General Fund operating budget.
They are property taxes, local receipts, state aid and other financing sources. The total revenue
increase was $1.95M or 2.9%. This included a 3.5% increase in the property taxes. The school
override is included in that percentage. The remaining revenue made up of state aid, local
receipts and other financing sources increased 2.0%. 
PROPERTY TAXES 
The property tax levy is revenue a community can raise through real and personal property
taxes. This is the largest and most reliable source of revenue for a municipality. The estimated
tax levy for FY27 represents approximately 66.2% of the revenue used to fund the budget.
Property taxes are levied on real property (land and buildings) and personal property
(equipment). Statutorily the Town is required to update the property values every five years
and obtain certification from the Department of Revenue that such values represent full and
fair cash value. The Town completed this process in FY23 and will begin the process again in
FY28. Proposition 2 ½ established two types of levy limits. The first is the levy ceiling. This is the 
amount equal to 2.5% of the Town’s full and fair cash value of all taxable real and personal 
property. The second is the levy limit. This is the amount the Town can levy each year. The levy
limit can be equal to or less than the levy ceiling. The levy limit is calculated annually by the 
Department of Revenue. First, the previous year’s levy limit is increased by 2.5%. Then an 
amount is added to represent new development in the tax base based on the increased value.
This is known as new growth. Once the levy limit has been determined, the debt exclusions
already voted and approved by the community are added for the current year. The FY27
maximum allowable levy grew by $1.5M. REVENUE ESTIMATES FOR FY 2027 OPERATING BUDGETS 
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Description (Actual ) (Actual ) (Budget) (Budget) 
Tax Levy Actual
Prior Year Levy Limit 33,096,873 34,449,222 35,718,037 40,460,386
Amended Levy Limit
Add 2.5% 827,422 861,231 892,951 1,011,510
New Growth 511,960 407,585 350,000 350,000
School Override 3,500,000
Levy Limit 34,436,255 35,718,038 40,460,988 41,821,896
Approved Town Debt Exclusions 807,900 809,400 809,900 985,910
Approved School Debt Exclusions 2,812,325 2,812,075 2,472,750 2,468,375 
MAXIMUM LEVY INCLUDING OVERRIDES 38,056,480 39,339,513 43,743,638 45,276,181

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New growth can include increases in a property’s assessed value since the prior year due to 
development or improvements, exempt real property returning to the tax roll, new personal
property and new subdivision parcels and condominium conversions. The value of the new growth
is calculated by multiplying the increase in the assessed valuation of qualifying property by the 
prior year’s tax rate. It has been the Town’s practice to be conservative estimating new growth 
during the development of estimated revenues. 
A debt exclusion assesses additional taxes in excess of the levy limit for the payment of specific
debt service costs related to capital projects. The debt exclusion is a two-step process. First, the
debt exclusion must pass a two-thirds vote of the town Council. The second step is to pass a
majority vote by ballot. The ballot must state the purpose or purposes in which the monies from
the debt issue will be used. The additional amount for the payment of debt service is added to the
levy limit for the life of the debt only and therefore is considered temporary. Please see the Debt
Section for a more detailed explanation. 
As noted above, the levy limit may be less than or equal to the levy ceiling. If the amount
appropriated by the community is less than the levy limit, there is excess levy capacity. This is an
additional amount that could have been raised in taxes but was not. MAXIMUM LEVY INCLUDING OVERRIDES 38,056,480 39,339,513 43,743,638 45,276,181 
The Town Council has three options to shift the tax levy between property classes which affect tax
rates. They are a classified tax rate which will shift a portion of the tax levy from the residential
class to the CIP class (commercial, industrial and personal), a residential exemption which exempts
a portion of primary residents assessed value from taxation and a small business exemption. The
adoption of these options can affect the tax rates for each class of property. The Town Council has
historically voted a factor of one and kept the residential class and the CIP class the same so there
is no burden shifted to the commercial, industrial or personal classes. 
The chart below reflects the changes in the tax rate by class for the past five years. 
LOCAL RECEIPTS 
The category of revenue considered for local receipts includes such items as motor vehicle excise,
boat excise, departmental fees, rental income, licenses and permits, fines and forfeitures,
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for the ensuing year, each of these groupings is reviewed. The next step includes highlighting any
receipts that have fluctuated over the years or that appear to be not on target for the current
fiscal year. The final step includes a detailed discussion with the Town Manager and all
department heads to determine if these estimated are reasonable and attainable. 
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 
Motor vehicle excise tax is authorized by Massachusetts General Law. The excise rate is $25 per 
thousand and is assessed on 90% of the vehicle’s value in the first year, 60% in the second year, 
40% in the third year, 25% in the fourth year and 10% for all remaining years. 
The value is determined by the RMV using a formula based on a manufacturer’s list price and year 
of manufacture. The Town in which a vehicle is principally garaged at the time of registration is
entitled to the motor vehicle excise tax. The commitments are prepared by the Registry of Motor
Vehicles and transmitted to the Town for printing and mailing. 
The Registry of Motor Vehicles utilizes a tracking system that helps to ensure payment of the
motor vehicle excise tax. Individuals that do not pay the excise tax will be flagged and will not be 
allowed to renew registrations and driver’s licenses until the tax has been paid. The Town, through 
its Deputy Collector, notifies the RMV of the delinquent taxpayers. 
Motor vehicle excise tax revenue can fluctuate depending on the economy. Residents may decide
to hold off purchasing new vehicles if the economy slows down. The chart below shows the
growth since 2011. Also, notice the drop because of Covid in 2021. 2023 also had a slight decrease
in collections. 
Below is a table with four years of actual/budgeted collections and the current year and FY26 budgeted
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Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Motor Vehicle Excise 2,359,890 2,528,099 2,250,000 1,881,387 2,320,000 
ROOM OCCUPANCY EXCISE 
Room occupancy excise tax is authorized by Massachusetts General Law. The excise rate is 5.7%
and applies to room rentals of 90 days or less in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments,
and lodging houses. Beginning in July of 2019, the room occupancy excise also applies to short
term rentals of property for 31 days or less. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Room Occupancy Excise 127,292 128,598 90,000 105,508 105,000 
MEALS EXCISE 
Massachusetts imposes a sales tax on meals sold by or bought from restaurants or any restaurant
part of a store. The tax is 6.25% of the sales price of the meal. Additionally, the Town imposes a
local option meals excise on sales by a vendor of restaurant meals occurring within the Town. The 
rate is 0.75% of the vendor’s gross receipts from restaurant meal sales, bringing the effective tax 
rate on sales of meals to 7%. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Meals Excise 263,983 297,138 225,000 223,689 245,000 
PENALTIES & INTEREST 
There are penalties and interest paid on all overdue taxes and excise bills. Interest rates for
overdue real and personal property taxes are 14%. If taxes remain unpaid and the account is
placed in a tax title status, the interest is increased and set at 16%. The interest rate for
delinquent excise taxes is set at 12% from the due date. State law sets the interest rates for the
above taxes. 
If real and personal property taxes are not paid by May 1, in the year of the tax, a demand for
payment notice ($10) is sent to all delinquent taxpayers. Delinquent motor vehicle taxpayers are
sent a demand ($10), a warrant ($10), and notices from the deputy tax collector for a warrant to
collect ($12) and a fee if the collection process progresses to posting a notice at the residence 
($17). The deputy tax collector’s earnings come solely from delinquent penalty charges. 
There is no expense for the Town. Once a delinquent real estate account goes into a tax title
status there are numerous other fees added to the tax that is owed. Some of these costs include
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This is an area of receipts that we estimate conservatively to help create a surplus at year end.
This will assist in the creation of free cash for the following fiscal year. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Penalties & Interest 139,142 153,335 128,600 101,528 134,305 
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT) 
Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) help replace lost property tax revenues that occur for several
exemptions to the property tax law. The main exemptions affecting the Town are land and
buildings owned by the state or federal government, including authorities (e.g., the Massachusetts
Water Resources Authority [MWRA] and Massport). The amount received from the MWRA &
Massport are governed by long-standing agreements with each respective agency. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
PILOTs 2,845,116 2,917,354 3,089,576 3,040,331 3,000,000 
DEPARTMENTAL FEES 
Departmental fees include a variety of fees, permits, fines and licensing revenue that the Town
receives. Fees may include such items as copy fees, accident report fees, administrative fees
charged on police and fire details, transfer station fees, municipal lien certificate fees, passport
fees, planning board and conservation fees, which has a declining trend. The FY27 budget was
decreased slightly. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Fees 372,058 347,138 355,000 228,632 340,000 
RENTAL RECEIPTS 
The Town has several rentals agreements for space at the EB Newton building. This includes; the
Winthrop School of Performing Arts which offers dance and music lessons (3rd floor). CASA
(Communities Against Substance Abuse): A free and fun safe space for middle schoolers to drop-in
after school to learn, hang out, and make new friends from the Winthrop community (2nd floor).
CAPIC Headstart: A licensed daycare center offering care and educational experiences (2nd floor).
Winthrop Parents Network: A program is to promote early literacy, parenting education,
developmental screenings, resources and referrals for families with children birth to age 8 (2nd
Floor). And Photography by Maureen (1st Floor). Rental receipts are higher due to a $20k payment
from the golf course lease. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Rentals 41,119 68,603 40,000 54,873 45,000 
DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE 
Departmental revenue is primarily from various fees including Parking Sticker payments, towing
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collector to remove the flag from the Registry of Motor Vehicle system so that an individual may
register a car or renew a license once a delinquent motor vehicle tax has been paid in full. The
deputy collector turns these funds over to the Town. The state then charges the Town an
assessment to recoup the funds. 
Moving Violations - Non-parking offenses result in moving violation fines. Among the violations
included in this category are speeding, passing in the wrong lane, and failing to stop at the traffic
signal. These fines collected by the District Court are distributed to the Town monthly. 
The FY27 budget was decreased due to the decline in FY25 actuals. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Departmental Revenue 78,117 68,936 70,700 66,834 65,000 
LICENSES & PERMITS 
License revenue arises from the Town's regulation of certain activities (e.g., selling alcoholic
beverages). A person or organization pays a license fee to engage in the activity for a specified
period. The primary licensing agency in the Town is the Town Council. Permits are also required
when a person or business wants to perform a municipally regulated activity (e.g., building,
electrical, or plumbing services). The bulk of the permit revenue is brought in through building
permits collected by the Building Department. All construction and development in the Town
must be issued a building permit based on the cost of construction. The most common licenses
and permits are briefly described on the following pages. 
Liquor Licenses - Under Chapter 138 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, the Town is
empowered to grant licenses regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages. License fees vary
depending upon the type of establishment, closing hours, number of days open, and whether the
license is for all alcohol or beer and wine. All licenses issued by the Town Council, with the
exception of short-term and seasonal liquor licenses, have a maximum fee set by State statute. 
Common Victualer - The common victualer license allows food to be made and sold on the
premises. 
Entertainment - Entertainment licenses are issued for live performances, movie theaters,
automatic amusement machines, billiard tables, bowling alleys, and several other forms of
entertainment. 
Building Permits – Building permits are issued to qualified individuals and companies to do repairs,
alterations, new construction or demolitions in the Town. The cost of permits is based on the
estimated cost of the project, or a set fee. 
Electrical Permits – Electrical permits are issued to licensed electricians to perform specific
electrical work. The cost of the permit is dependent on the number of switches, lights, alarms and
other electrical components included in the job. 
Plumbing Permits – Plumbing permits are issued to licensed plumbers to install and repair piping
for a specific job. The fee is based on the amount and type of work being done. 
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measuring devices. 
Town Clerk Licenses & Permits – The Town Clerk issues licenses and permits primarily relating to
marriages, births, deaths, business certificates and dog registrations. 
The license and permits have been increased over last year. We have made budget adjustments based on 
the prior year’s actual revenue, an analysis of construction activity and collaboration between department 
heads related to ongoing building projects in Town. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Licenses & Permits 607,574 853,040 666,429 464,736 745,000 
FINES AND FORFEITS 
District Court Fines – These are fines assessed as a result of civil infractions and criminal offenses.
Subject to State law, a portion of motor vehicle violations fines resulting from criminal convictions
are collected by the District Court and forwarded to the Town of Winthrop. The fines and forfeits
budget was increased in FY27 due to higher collections. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Fines and Forfeits 270,164 345,401 263,000 316,861 280,000 
EARNINGS ON INVESTMENT 
The investment of general town revenue is limited. The law requires that all funds of the Town which are
not required to be kept liquid for purposes of immediate distribution shall be invested at the highest
possible rate reasonably available while meeting the daily cash requirements for the operation of the 
Town’s business. 
The law limits investment options to Certificates of Deposit (CDs) with a maturity of less than one year,
Money Market Deposit Accounts, Repurchase Agreement with a maturity of less than 90 days, Pooled
Investment Fund operated under the authority of the State Treasurer, and U.S. Treasury instruments or U.
S. Government Agency obligation with a maturity of less than one year. The investment decision must take
into account, safety, liquidity and yield. 
Investment earnings have fluctuated with the economy. The FY27 budget was increased due to the
increased collections in FY25 and FY26. Interest rates have oscillated in FY26. The FY26 actual income as of
Mar. 31st is still higher than budgeted for FY27. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Investment Income 352,229 481,118 156,000 387,999 250,000

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MEDICAID REVENUE 
Revenue from Medicaid reimbursements, which was reduced previously due to changes in Medicare
reimbursements, has remained somewhat stable over the past few years. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Medicaid Reimbursements 285,915 278,689 200,000 100,470 200,000 
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 
Miscellaneous non-recurring revenue is primarily from reimbursements of prior year revenue. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Miscellaneous 109,343 125,331 41,000 63,784 41,000 
SUMMARY OF LOCAL RECEIPTS FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Motor Vehicle 2,359,889.86 2,528,098.65 2,250,000.00 1,881,387.04 2,320,000.00
Meals Excise 263,982.70 297,137.78 225,000.00 223,688.74 245,000.00
Room Excise 127,292.38 128,598.34 90,000.00 105,507.84 105,000.00
Penalties and Interest 139,141.90 153,334.96 128,600.00 101,528.07 134,305.00
In Lieu of Taxes 2,845,116.48 2,917,353.65 3,089,576.00 3,040,331.42 3,000,000.00
Other Charges for Services
Fees 372,058.07 347,137.94 355,000.00 228,631.67 340,000.00
Rentals 41,119.06 68,602.63 40,000.00 54,873.21 45,000.00
Departmental 78,116.80 68,935.87 70,700.00 66,834.00 65,000.00
Licenses & Permits 607,573.50 853,039.50 666,429.00 464,735.50 745,000.00
Fines and Forfeits 270,164.18 345,401.14 263,000.00 316,860.59 280,000.00
Investment Income 352,229.23 481,117.77 156,000.00 387,998.77 250,000.00
Medicaid Reimbursement 285,914.64 278,688.93 200,000.00 100,469.50 200,000.00
Miscellaneous 109,342.60 125,331.17 41,000.00 63,784.27 41,000.00 
TOTAL LOCAL RECEIPTS 7,851,941 8,592,778 7,575,305 7,036,631 7,770,305

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SUMMARY OF STATE AID 
The state aid in which the Town receives is reported by the State on the Cherry Sheet. This is
named for the pink colored paper on which it was originally printed. The Cherry Sheet has two
parts. The first itemizes the revenues in which the Town will receive including direct school aid, 
local aid and specific reimbursements and distributions such as aid to public libraries, veterans’ 
benefits and a number of school related items. The second itemizes the charges or assessments.
This will be explained in more detail under the appropriation section. 
School Aid (Chapter 70) – Chapter 70 school aid is based on a complex formula that takes into
account: (1) statewide average cost per pupil; (2) local district pupil counts, with weighing factors
to reflect varying costs among programs such as special education or vocational education, and (3) 
municipal fiscal “ability to pay” for education, as measured by equalized valuation per capita as a 
percent of statewide averages. This revenue is received monthly. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Chapter 70 9,746,984 10,148,796 10,448,196 7,836,138 10,598,121 
Unrestricted General Government Aid – These funds are unrestricted and can therefore be used
by the municipality for any municipal purpose. This revenue is received monthly. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
UGGA 5,039,788 5,190,981 5,248,082 3,936,060 5,378,976 
Veterans’ Benefits – Under M.G.L. Chapter 115 Section 6, municipalities receive a seventy-five 
(75) percent State reimbursement on the total expenditures made on veterans’ benefits. The Ch. 
115 benefits that the town expends has reduced in the last few years, so the reimbursement has
reduced as well. The Assessors file for reimbursement from the state by April 30 th and then the
state reimburses us. We hope to receive our reimbursement by June 30 th . FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Veterans Benefits 17,760 26,594 15,931 - 15,084 
Exemptions: Veterans, Blind Person, Surviving Spouse - To reimburse the municipality for
property tax exemptions granted to qualifying veterans, blind person, surviving spouse and elder
person. This revenue is received monthly. FY2024
Actual
FY2025
Actual FY26 Budget
FY26 Actual
to 3/31 FY27 Budget 
Elderly Exemption 64,286 59,280 73,428 55,071 106,332

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Cherry Sheet 
Chapter 70 9,746,984.00 10,148,796.00 10,448,196.00 10,598,121.00 
Charter Tuition Reimbursement 86,208.00 176,523.00 73,871.00 133,721.00 
UGGA 5,039,788.00 5,190,981.00 5,248,082.00 5,378,976.00 
Veteran's Benefits 17,760.00 26,594.00 15,931.00 15,084.00 
Exemptions: VBS & Eldery 64,286.00 59,280.00 73,428.00 106,332.00 
Sub-Total Cherry Sheet Receipts 14,955,026.00 15,602,174.00 15,859,508.00 16,232,234.00 
Cherry Sheet Offset Receipts 
Public Library 43,104.00 49,384.00 48,732.00 50,126.00 
Total Cherry Sheet Receipts 14,998,130.00 15,651,558.00 15,908,240.00 16,282,360.00 
Cherry Sheet Charges 
Special Education 6,161.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 
School Choice Sending 49,116.00 98,164.00 93,970.00 67,204.00 
Charter School Sending Tuition 503,307.00 585,392.00 716,602.00 820,272.00 
Mosquito Control 18,351.00 19,038.00 19,342.00 19,899.00 
Air Pollution Districts 6,055.00 6,208.00 6,274.00 5,984.00 
Metropolitan Area Planning Council 10,724.00 11,001.00 11,110.00 11,375.00 
RMV Non-Renewal surcharge 28,800.00 37,320.00 37,320.00 41,000.00 
MBTA 448,811.00 461,295.00 468,606.00 478,054.00 
Total Cherry Sheet Offsets & Charges 1,071,325.00 1,218,418.00 1,353,224.00 1,443,788.00 
Total Net State Aid 13,926,805.00 14,433,140.00 14,555,016.00 14,838,572.00

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OTHER FUNDING SOURCES 
Capital Project Funds 
Funding for the General Fund Capital Plan will be provided from reserves within the Town’s Capital 
Stabilization Fund, Free Cash and borrowing authorizations. Capital projects are required by State
law to be accounted for in a separate Capital Projects Fund. This requirement was made for a
cleaner presentation to segregate capital expenses from general fund operating expenses. See
the Capital Plan section for the specific requests for Capital Projects. 
Special Revenue Funds 
The Special Revenue Funds are used to account for revenue sources that are legally restricted for
specific purposes. The funds received by the Town are under the Control of the Town Manager as
they pertain to the general government and the School Committee as they pertain to the school
department. Most funds may be expended without further appropriation. Some require Town
Council authorization to expend. There are several sub-categories of special revenue funds. See
below for the sub-categories. 
Revolving Funds 
These are used to account for receipts from specific activities that are used to cover the cost of
operating specific activities. The municipal and school operations have several revolving type
funds. The municipal activities require Town Council action, which approves a spending ceiling 
every year. The school department revolving activities are under the School Committee’s 
governance and do not require Town Council approval. 
Receipts Reserved for Appropriation 
Certain revenues collected by the town are restricted under State laws as to their use and require
the Town Council approval to expend. These must be kept separate from other receipts that are
credited to the General Fund. 
Gifts 
Gifts and grants must be kept separate from the General Fund operations and accounted for
within the Special Revenue fund structure (unless it is an Enterprise fund gift). Gifts are accepted
by the Town Council for municipal operations and the School Committee accepts gifts for the
school operations.

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Grants 
Federal, state and other grants must be accounted for separately for the General Fund and
Enterprise Fund grants are accounted for in the Enterprise Funds. 
The school department receives the largest portion of grants. The end of year audit has a specific
report with a listing of all Federal grants received by the Town and School. See below for the FY25
Federal grant schedule.

SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025

Federal Pass-Theough
Assistance Encity identifying
Fosteral GeassivesPass-1 Gramnoe! sn of Cluster Tithe Listing Nusibes Number
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE:
CHILD NUTRITION CLUSTER:
Bosc ie Mills Dene al Bless sal
Beretires trou asiresl tira
Cash Assistance:
‘School Brewkfast Progeam...... SS 10.583 13.346
Ne-Cish Assisunce (Cosumadities):
National School Luc Propriety... sess oessesennesenestssesennesnossnntesnaensneennnsen 10.585 13.346
Cash Assistance:
National School Lunch Progriatt.............. 10.885 13.346
‘Tetal National School Lenich Progeam..
‘Surmener Fond Service Progeamn......-....-.-.-sesscsesessetesesesereerstesesesessetestnersnneanee 10.589 13.346
TOTAL CHILD NUTRITION CLUSTER.........-.-..
U.S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR:
Paseo tech the Masacuects Pcie Olli oC es neue Atlas
(Chests Veesied Met. ecse cece cesnesessntesnnesinseonntsnnstnansnsesnnsesnnesnnansnnesnnateeesesss 15.616 TOWNOFWINTHROPEY 20124
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE:
Passed theough the Executive Office of Public Safety:
Bulletproof Vest Partescrsbip, Girtett oo. e-seeesnesesse nese seneestonnnesenenensneenneees 16.607 Net Available
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
HXGHWAY SAFETY CLUSTER:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
b bi Exccagive Office of Public Saf seni
State anad Comennanity Higabrwvay Sabet. ..o-ssoeeonnnnnsnennnnnnnensommnnnntonmmnnnneee 20.600 202SMRSPWINTHROPXXXX
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY:
Direet ast.
COVID-19 - Cornsavires State and Local Fiscal Recovery Pastdba.. oc ce eesoeene 21.027 Not Applicable
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLUSTER:
Bascal rch the Macuels Deewelnee of Elemcuiars asad
Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part BY... $4,027 240-000858-2025-1346
Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part B)............... $4,027 240-000858.2024-0346
Special Edecsntice Cranes to States (IDEA, Part BY... 4,027 248-0095 1-2005-0346
Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part BY... 0.0.0 84,027 274-000662-2025-1346
Special Eduction Grants to States (IDEA, Part B).... $4,027 274-000862.2004.0346
‘Total Special Education Girmetts to States (IDEA, Part By.
POTEE NN EnTORITs WA ec ISIE TSIEWSSceSTTTESTON Ua TINT mTEMsTTO
Special Education Preschool Geants (IDEA, Pi ca 4.173 2h2-000859.2005-0346
Special Edecatice Preschool Geants (IDEA, Preschool! $4,173 242-000859.2004-0346
‘Total Special Education Preschool Crases (IDEA, Preschool).
TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION CLUSTER...
Passed though the Maseacheseas asenit af Elementary and
Socudy Ect
Title I Gears 10 Local Educational Agencies. Prvssccsercsrsseveresearavenverenee 4.010 WS-00S-49-2025-0346
Title I Geass 10 Local Educational Agencies. £4,010 30S-000849.2004-0346
‘Total Tithe 1 Gruets to Local Education Agencies...
Twenty-Fiest Centery Community Learsing Centers —— £4,287 64S-000817-2025-0346
Twenty-Fiest Cemery Community Learsing Centers = Sera 84.287 644-000820-2025-0346
Twerty-Fiest Centary Community Learning Cente. 0... ccs seceece ences eesenenne 4.287 644-732434.2004.0346
‘Total Twentty-First Century Community Lesersing Ceeners
Exglish Language Acquisition Geass... $4.65 180-000847-2025-0346
English Language Acquisition Geants........ $4.65 180-0001847-2024-0346
Total English Language Acqemsition Grants.
Supporting Effective Instruction State Girsets........ 54.367 140-000846-2025-0346
Supporting Effisctive Instruction State Girsetts....... ee $4,367 140-0001546-2024-0346
‘Tetal Sepporting Effective Instruction State Grants...............
Student Support and Academic Eurscbentent Progen... .0.00.0.-scsecseeeeseeneeseoeneene $4424 127-000685-2025
Student Support and Academic Enrschetent Progeam................. $4424 309-000848.2024-0346
‘Total Studestt Support seid Academic Eneichences Progruett......
COVID-19 - Education Stubilizition Fesd_ BAAS 11S-498771-2021-0346
COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Pend 84.4250) 119-895346-2002-0346
COVID-19 - Educstion Suabilizscion Pend 84.4280 339-000652-2024-0346

Total COVID-19 - Education Stabilizaion Fund.

TOTAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION... 0... eee

Amount Passed

Through to
SubRevigieres Expenditures

5, 109 26

———— —_Sas.

- 651,328

- 7954

- 13,000

119,079

- 490,330
- 130,788
- 3,860
- 327
- 17,433,
- 625,663

- 4518
2,463
- 26,981

650,649

- 311, 60S
- 277
. 341,332

- 30,000
- 6,030

Loe
. 014

- wow
- baad
. 261

- 35,605
. 17184
- $2,759
- 4,980
: 19,313

- 63,299

- 17,461
- 1,068,692
_—— —_ 2,0
- 1,106,153

= 2,323,461

(eoesinwed)

SCHEDULE OF EXPENINTURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 02S

Federal Pass-Theough
Assistance Emeity Wemityieg
Foderal Geamioe Pass-Thevs Proggasn of Cluster Tithe ibe: Number
US. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES:
Passed theough the Centers foe Disease Contred seid Prevention:

‘Strengthening Public Health Sisters and Services. 99.421 2023-010408

HIV Prevestion Activities Health Departeeent Based. 9.940 INTFS90 1POLW21005265

COVID-19 - Fassily Violence Prevention aad Services’Stute Domestic Viekoace 93.991 INTF3430001226127039

TOTAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY:

Dee
‘COVID-19 - Disaster Grats - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters). 7.036
Homeland Security Gear Prograrn. 97.067
Homeland Secerity Gearst Progra : 97.067
Homeland Security Gear Program, 97.067

Total Homeland Security Cres Progress.
TOTAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

TOTAL.

See sates to schedule of expenditures of federal ewunds,

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c £3,631

5, = S414, 197

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STATE AND REGIONAL GRANTS 
See below for listing of State and Regional grants awarded since 2021. Grant Name Grant Provider Grant Partner Grant Amount
Request
Match
Amount
Amount
Awarded Award Date
Project
Completion
Date
Project Description 
Climate Zoning for Coastal
Communities w/ City of
Gloucester
Executive Office of Energy
and Environmental Affairs Gloucester, MA $50,300 85-100 hours
in-kind $50,300 9/1/20 May-22
Zoning/policy review and analysis,
develop policy recommendations,
educational outreach draft climate-
smart zoning policy.
Shared Streets & Spaces Grant
Program
MA Department of
Transportation n/a $40,000 n/a $40,000 4/1/21 Jul-22 Install new bus shelters or benches at
Town bus stops.
Municipal Vulnerability
Preparedness Program, Action
Executive Office of Energy
and Environmental Affairs MAPC, CAI Technologies $25,000 n/a TBD 10/1/19 Jul-21 Draft Flood Resilience Checklist and
Addendum
Municipal Vulnerability
Preparedness (MVP) program
Action Grant
Executive Office of Energy
and Environmental Affairs
Mystic River Watershed
Association
$145,307 (FY22:
$57,695; FY23:
87,612)
In-kind
$145,307
(FY22: $57,695;
FY23: 87,612)
7/1/21 Jul-23
Belle Isle Marsh: Evaluating Nature
Based Solutions to Protect Abutting
Communities and Critical Shorebird
Habitat from Coastal Inundation
CBD Façade Improvement
Program Technical Writing
Assistance
Department of Housing
and Community
Development/
Massachusetts One-Stop
for Growth
n/a $25,000 n/a $25,000 10/1/21 Jul-22
Technical and legal assistance to
draft/create a grant program to assist
business owners with cost of exterior
Mary Ellen Welch Greenway
Extension Mass Trails Civic Space
Collaborative $87,700 In kind $87,700 1/1/21 6/1/2023
Feasibility, soil testing, structure
identification to connect Winthrop to
So. Boston.
Green Communities Grant Department of Energy
Resources n/a $191,133 $191,133 1/22/23 6/1/2024
Weatherization in DPW, Police. Air
source heat pump in Police station.
New EV.
Solar Speed Sign Grant MADOT Shared Streets
and Spaces n/a $53,568 n/a $53,568 1/1/23 12/1/2023 Purchase and install 8 mobile solar
speed radar signs for Route 145.
Zoning Diagnostic MAPC Technical
Assistance Grants MAPC $20,000 n/a $20,000 7/1/22 7/1/2023
MAPC performed an analysis of the
current zoning to identify priority areas
for updates and areas that may need
additional information.
Municipal Vulnerability
Preparedness Program, Action
Grant
Executive Office of Energy
and Environmental Affairs
Mystic River Watershed
Assoc., Boston, Revere $150,000 $20,000 in-
kind 145,307 8/1/21 Jun-23
Belle Isle Marsh: Evaluating Nature 
Based Solutions to Protect Boston’s 
Mass Transit and Critical Shorebird
Habitat from Coastal Inundation
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update MA Energy Management
Agency NSORS/MAPC $27,000 $3,000 cash $27,000 7/1/23 9/1/2025 Update the Town Hazard Mitigation
Plan
3A/MBTA Communities
Technical Assistance
Executive Office of
Housing and Livable
Communities
TBD $48,500 n/a $48,500 12/1/23 12/1/2024
Provide technical assistance to provide
the Town will all necessary
data/mapping for MBTA Compliance.
Municipal Vulnerability
Preparedness Program, Action
Executive Office of Energy
and Environmental Affairs
Mystic River Watershed
Assoc. $291,076 In-Kind $291,076 Fall 2023 6/30/2024 Morton Street Flood Resilience (Phase
2) Grant Name Grant Provider Grant Partner Grant Amount Request Applicantion Deadline Match Amount Amount Awarded Award Date
Project Completion
Date Project Description 
Regional 
Accelerating Climate Resilience MAPC
NSORS (Chelsea and
Revere)
$50,000 none $50,000 6/21/22 22-May
Social vulnerability assessment of
the North Suffolk region to
ensure that resilience and
sustainability projects benefit
people most vulnerable to
climate impacts.
Zero Carbon Action Plan
Community Compact
Cabinet
NSORS, Chelsea, Revere,
MAPC
$160,000 none $160,000 6/21/22 Mar-23
The
Office is embarking on the
creation of a Zero Carbon Action
Plan to reduce emissions and
enhance air quality.
North Suffolk Mass Saves Program Mass Save NSORS (Chelsea, Revere)
$180,000 none $180,000 1/22/22 Dec-24
The Office will lead efforts
throughout the three
municipalities to sign up
residents and small businesses in
environmental justice areas for
free energy audits and help them
to take advantage of the energy
conservation measures offered
by the Mass Save program.
North Suffolk EV Charging Station
Feasibility Study
Community Compact
Cabinet Weston and Sampson
$110,000 n/a $180,000 6/1/23 Jun-24
Examine locations in the region
that are best suited for an EV
charging station. Analyze utilities,
EV ownership, and best practices
to ensure sites are fully utilized.
MassDOT's Safe Routes to Schools
Compete Streets Grant
Program 11/1/2024 Closed 
Boston Metroploitain Planning
Organizations
Community Connections
Program Open
12/31/2024 Up to $650K
20% Match identify
3 possible bike rack
types (need 3
quotes)
Bike/Pedestrian improvements,
complete streets,
intersection/transit
improvements, bike racks,
wayfinding, signage, more
MAPC
Technial Assistance
Program (TAP)
12/13/2024 
Must idetify project
practice: looking into
Emergency reposne
trainings & exercises.
2. Housing production 
FEMA FY24
Assistance to Firefighters
Grant Workshop Program
12/20/2024 $ 291,600.00

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2025 - 2026 Grant Provider Grant Name Grant Amount Applicantion Deadline Match Amount Award Date Project Description 
MAPC Community Compact
Rolling-until funding is
exhausted 5/30/2024
Communities will self-identify the best practice(s) from the list on the Community
Compact website. A community can choose one or two best practice(s) but they must 
be submitted together (i.e., can’t submit one now and come back later to submit a
second one). The community’s chosen best practice(s) will be reviewed between the 
MA Office on Disability Winthrop FY2025 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant $225K 5/1/2024 N/A 11/21/2024 Library-Repair ramp, inside ramp, elevator platform/lift
Department of Energy
Rescource Weatherization Winthrop Public Library Project $25K 9/1/2024 N/A 10/15/2024 Weatherize Public Library
Department of Agricultural
Rescources FY25 MDAR Legistrative Earmark-VETS $10K N/A N/A 2/10/2025 Food Bank funds for Winthrop's Vets
FY25-Mass Trails Grant Winthrop Greenway Extension Site Survey +Design $500K 2/3/2025 $100K Not selected 
The proposed Winthrop Greenway will connect the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway
to Winthrop, a seaside community with at-present just two entry/exit routes. The 
Office of Congresswoman
Katherine Clark FY26 Economic Development Community Project $250K 5/15/2025 N/A 2/15/2026
Demolition funds to remove the old Middle School Building. Once the Middle School
is demolished, the Town would like to move the existing Mike Eruzione ice rink to the
upper portion of the lot. 
FY26 MVP Morton Street Resilience Grant $819,829.00 4/5/2025
$91,455.00 ($81,455 in in-kind,
$10k Barr Foundation Cash Match) N/A NOT SELECTED DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 3A 
Mass Dept. Environmental
Protection Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant $10,000 6/1/2025 N/A
Not selected
8/27/2025 Remove items and asbestos in EB Newton Middle School Site. 
Executive Office of Housing
and Economic Development French Square Storefront Program $50K 6/4/2025 N/A
Not Selected
10/6/2025 NOT SELECTED DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 3A 
Healy Driscoll
Administration Municipal Fiber Obtics Grant Program $237,480 3/16/2025 N/A 7/16/2025
Implementation of fiber optic networks that connect remote municipal assets for the
purpose of improving municipal operations and/or improving disaster recovery and
resiliency within municipal government. Eligible costs include one-time capital
needs, such as fiber optic cabling, hardware, software and implementation services 
Division of Conservation
Services, Executive Office of
Energy & Environmental
Affairs Cool Corridors Grant Program FY25 $100K 8/2/25 at 4PM N/A N/A SELECTED-HOWEVER, BYPASSED DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 3A 
Mass Dept. Environmental
Protection Technical Assistance Grant 2026-2027 Grant $200,000 8/24/2025 N/A
Not Selected
1/27/2026
Removal of asbestos, haxardas items, technical report,environmental consultant
oversight, air monitoring. 
Mass Dept. Environmental
Protection MS4 Municipal Assistance FY26 $75K 10/3/2025 N/A N/A NOT ELIGIBLE DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 3A
Mass Dept. Environmental
Protection MS4 Municipal Assistance Grant $75K 10/3/2025 N/A N/A NOT ELIGIBLE DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 3A
Mass Dept. Environmental
Protection Water Management Act $600,000 10/3/25-deadline
20% local match required (cash
or in-kind) N/A NOT ELIGIBLE DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 3A
FY26 MVP Action Grant Fisherman's Bend /Pico Ave. Feasability Study $405K N/A
$126,500 ($66,500 in-kind, $60,000
cash) N/A NOT ELIGIBLE DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 3A 
Department of Fire Services FY26 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant $15K 12/1/2025 N/A 3/31/2026 Purchase fire hoses for new fire engine
MAPC MAPC TAP-Shifting Tides 12/8/2025 
Shifting Tides: NSORS Strategic Intermunicipal Discussions on Coastal Relocation
Feasibility - Building on the partnership between the City of Revere and the Town
of Winthrop through the North Suffolk Office of Resilience & Sustainability
(NSORS) and the regional collaboration of projects in and around Belle Isle
Marsh, the Shifting Tides: NSORS Strategic Intermunicipal Discussions on Coastal
Relocation Feasibility begins internal municipal discussions about feasibility and 
potential opportunities for planning for and implementing “managed retreat” 
strategies. 
Department of Agricultural
Rescources FY26 MDAR Legistrative Earmark-VETS $10K 1/14/26 Contract date N/A 1/13/2026 Food Bank funds for Winthrop's Vets 
Executive Office of Energey
and Environmental Affairs FY27 Cooling Corridors $75K 3/20/2026 N/A Jun-26 NOT ELIGIBLE DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 3A 
Healy Driscoll
Administration FY26 Fiber Optics Municipal Area Network $179,643- pending 3/25/2026 5% Summer 2026
Provide engineering, design, and installation services to enhance the existing town
system that include: fiber optic cable capacity increase and the addition of (3) (FOC)
links.
Environment and Climate
One Stop FY27 EEA Dam and Sewall Repair or Removal $250K 3/27/2026 10% Summer 2026
Engineering Services Proposal 
Pico Avenue – Seawall Evaluation, Design, and Permitting 
Green Communities Green Communities Grant Program Up to $200,000 Apr-26 N/A Summer 2026
Projects can be submitted that reduce our energy consumption and our carbon
footprint. NOT ELIGIBLE DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 3A
MA Office on Disability Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Up to $250,000 12-Jun-26 N/A Winter 2026 NOT ELIGIBLE DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 3A
Approx. Direct Loss of Grant
Funding due to non-
compliance with 3A 
$100,000 FY26 Cooling Corridors Grant
$405,020 Strategic Climate Resilience: Pico/Fisherman's Bend
$819,829 Morton St.
$75,000 MS4 Municipal Assistance FY26
$600,000 Water Management Act
$200,000 Green Communities Grant
$250,000 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant
$75,000 FY27 Cooling Corridors Grant 
$2,524,849 Approx. 
Below is the breakdown of grants for the Winthrop Department of Public Health and Clinical
Services. FY26 Grants 
Funder Project Amount 
MA DMH CIT Component $120,000
MA DPH Equitable Approaches to
Public Safety
$272,844.01
HRiA Youth Mental Health
Improvement Initiative
$196,435.19
MA DPH Opioid Municipal Match
Grant
$50,000
MGB Food Security $60,000 
FY27 Grants 
Funder Project Amount 
MA DMH ( TENTATIVE ) CIT Component $120,000
MBG Food Security $60,000

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Revolving Funds 
Tax Title Revolving Funds for Outside Legal Consulting, Legal Advertising and Postage. 
Council on Aging Revolving Funds for Purchased Services, Professional & Technical, Permanent
Salaries and General Office Supplies 
Pauline Street Revolving Funds for Part-Time Salaries, Electric, Heating & Bldg. Maint. 
E. B. Newton Revolving Funds for Permanent Employees, Stipend, Electric, Heating Fuel,
Water/Sewer Use, Alarm, Repair and Maintenance of Bldg., Repair/Maint. Equipment,
Telecommunications, Internet Access, Structural, Cleaning Supplies, Property Insurance, Reserve
Fund, Improvements to Buildings. 
Table of Revolving Funds Account Description FY26 Orig Bud Encumb Expend FY27 Budget 
61314653-530400 Outside Legal Consult 25,000.00 43,357.92 (18,357.92) 55,000.00 
61314653-530402 Legal Advertising 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 
61314653-534400 Postage 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 
613 - TAX TITLE REVOLVING FUND Total 30,000.00 43,357.92 (13,357.92) 60,000.00 
6145-520000 PURCHASED SERVICES 6,000.00 6,000.00 12,000.00 
6145-530000 PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL 3,000.00 300.00 300.00 2,400.00 5,000.00 
6145-511000 SALARY PERMANENT 10,000.00 5,813.74 4,186.26 10,000.00 
61454-542300 GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,000.00 214.53 1,285.68 (500.21) 3,000.00 
614 - COA REVOLVING Total 20,000.00 514.53 7,399.42 12,086.05 30,000.00 
72372351-513000 SALARY PART-TIME 5,000.00 2,545.86 2,454.14 5,000.00 
72372352-521100 ELECTRIC 26,250.00 11,066.54 15,574.42 (390.96) 20,000.00 
72372352-521200 HEATING 26,250.00 18,202.67 26,620.09 (18,572.76) 30,000.00 
72372352-524100 Building Maint 2,000.00 14,805.34 (12,805.34) 5,000.00 
723 - PAULINE STREET REVOLVING 53E1/ Total 59,500.00 29,269.21 59,545.71 (29,314.92) 60,000.00 
72472451-511100 Permanent Employees 6,800.00 10,201.12 (3,401.12) 14,471.00 
72472451-519600 STIPEND 6,100.00 3,634.47 2,465.53 5,000.00 
72472452-521100 ELECTRIC 13,125.00 4,411.27 7,194.51 1,519.22 11,000.00 
72472452-521200 HEATING FUEL 21,105.00 9,559.48 34,665.28 (23,119.76) 32,000.00 
72472452-523100 Water/Sewer Usage 5,000.00 2,307.94 5,142.82 (2,450.76) 6,000.00 
72472452-523200 Alarm 3,000.00 320.45 1,466.94 1,212.61 500.00 
72472452-524100 Repair/Building Maint 10,000.00 3,239.56 13,133.00 (6,372.56) 14,000.00 
72472452-524101 Repair/Maint. Equipment 7,000.00 10,670.96 (3,670.96) 4,000.00 
72472453-534100 Telecommunications 279.00 309.26 220.90 (251.16) 267.00 
72472453-534200 Internet Access 315.00 93.74 221.26 301.00 
72472454-543100 STRUCTURAL 10,000.00 125.00 9,875.00 - 
72472454-545100 CLEANING SUPPLIES 2,400.00 1,260.95 1,139.05 1,661.00 
72472457-574100 PROPERTY INSURANCE 2,250.00 2,250.00 2,500.00 
72472457-578100 RESERVE FUND APPROPRIATIONS 7,000.00 7,000.00 - 
72472458-582200 IMPROVEMENTS TO BUILDINGS 6,000.00 6,504.48 (504.48) - 
724 - EB Newton Revolving Total 100,374.00 20,366.70 106,441.69 (26,434.39) 91,700.00 
209,874.00 50,150.44 216,744.74 (57,021.18) 241,700.00

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Stabilization Funds 
Stabilization Funds are authorized reserve accounts — often referred to as "rainy day funds" — that
municipalities (cities, towns, and districts) establish to set aside money for future spending,
unexpected emergencies, or capital projects. These funds are governed by M.G.L. Chapter 40,
Section 5B. 
These funds are designed to accumulate reserves for capital projects (e.g., machinery, building
repairs) or for any other lawful municipal purpose, such as cushioning the impact of significant
revenue decreases. 
Creating a new stabilization fund requires a two-thirds vote of the city council. A majority vote is
required to add money into a stabilization fund. A two-thirds vote is required to appropriate
funds from a general stabilization fund. However, a 2023 legislative change allows a simple
majority to appropriate funds from a special purpose stabilization fund. 
Regular, planned additions to stabilization funds are viewed positively by credit rating agencies.
The Town of Winthrop follows this recommendation and has a Free Cash policy where 80% of the
Free Cash is transferred to various Stabilization Funds after the Dept. of Revenue certifies Free
Cash. Certified FY2026
DOR 
FUND
Free Cash
6/30/2025 Stabilization
Bldg Maint
Stabil. Capital Stabil.
Education
Stabilization
Balance Certified Date 1.7.26 2,783,529 $ 
Beginning Balance 7/1/2025 5,160,373 $ 230,606 $ 1,806,414 $ 1,504,951 $ 
Interest Earned thru 02/28/2026 141,677 $ 8,235 $ 65,437 $ 295 $ 
Sub-Total 2,783,529 $ 5,302,051 $ 238,842 $ 1,871,851 $ 1,505,246 $ 
Free Cash Set Aside (278,352.90) $
Girdlestone, Tileston & Pico Drainage xfer (58,000) $
Free Cash & Retained Earnings Transfer (2,004,141) $ 751,553 $ 64,190 $ 1,113,243 $ 75,155 $ 
Balances 501,035 $ 6,053,604 $ 303,032 $ 2,927,094 $ 1,580,401 $ 
Fund 01 Fund 932 Fund 965 Fund 964 Fund 930 
Trust Funds 
The town uses trust funds to account for assets held in a trust capacity. Normally, the principal
assets remain intact and the interest generated can be used in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the trust.

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EXPENDITURE BUDGET
SUMMARIES

Return to Table of Contents Plan Vendor Plan Type Ind/Fam
# of
Employees Monthly Rate
Total Monthly
Cost
Town Monthly
Cost (85%)
Employee
Monthly Cost
(15%) 
Harvard Pilgrim Explorer POS Individual Plan 16 $ 1,291.24 $ 20,659.84 $ 17,560.86 3,098.98 $
Harvard Pilgrim Explorer POS Family Plan 27 3,202.98 $ 86,480.46 $ 73,508.39 $ 12,972.07 $
Harvard Pilgrim Quality HMO Individual Plan 5 $ 966.63 $ 4,833.15 $ 4,108.18 724.97 $
Harvard Pilgrim Quality HMO Family Plan 5 2,465.52 $ 12,327.60 $ 10,478.46 $ 1,849.14 $
Mass General Bigham Health Plan Complete HMO Individual Plan 9 $ 1,234.42 $ 11,109.78 $ 9,443.31 1,666.47 $
Mass General Bigham Health Plan Complete HMO Family Plan 4 3,277.48 $ 13,109.92 $ 11,143.43 $ 1,966.49 $
Wellpoint Total Choice Indemnity Individual Plan 4 $ 1,827.40 $ 7,309.60 $ 6,213.16 1,096.44 $
Wellpoint Total Choice Indemnity Family Plan 2 4,065.91 $ 8,131.82 $ 6,912.05 $ 1,219.77 $
Wellpoint PLUS PPO-Type Individual Plan 10 $ 1,161.09 $ 11,610.90 $ 9,869.27 1,741.64 $
Wellpoint PLUS PPO-Type Family Plan 18 2,778.20 $ 50,007.60 $ 42,506.46 $ 7,501.14 $
Wellpoint Community Choice PPO-Type Individual Plan 3 $ 903.72 $ 2,711.16 $ 2,304.49 406.67 $
Wellpoint Community Choice PPO-Type Family Plan 3 2,256.21 $ 6,768.63 $ 5,753.34 $ 1,015.29 $
TOTAL MONTHLY 106 235,060.46 $ 199,801.39 $ 35,259.07 $ 
2,820,725.52 $ 2,397,616.69 $ 423,108.83 $ 
Plan Vendor Plan Type Ind/Fam
# of
Retirees Monthly Rate
Total Monthly
Cost
Town Monthly
Cost (85%)
Retiree Monthly
Cost (15%) 
Harvard Pilgrim Explorer POS Individual Plan 16 $ 1,291.24 $ 20,659.84 $ 17,560.86 3,098.98 $
Harvard Pilgrim Explorer POS Family Plan 12 3,202.98 $ 38,435.76 $ 32,670.40 $ 5,765.36 $
Harvard Pilgrim Quality HMO Individual Plan 1 $ 966.63 $ 966.63 $ 821.64 144.99 $
Harvard Pilgrim Quality HMO Family Plan 0 2,465.52 $ - $ - $ - $
Mass General Bigham Health Plan Complete HMO Individual Plan 2 $ 1,234.42 $ 2,468.84 $ 2,098.51 370.33 $
Mass General Bigham Health Plan Complete HMO Family Plan 0 3,277.48 $ - $ - $ - $
Wellpoint PLUS PPO-Type Individual Plan 0 $ 1,161.09 $ - $ - - $
Wellpoint PLUS PPO-Type Family Plan 2 2,778.20 $ 5,556.40 $ 4,722.94 $ 833.46 $
TOTAL MONTHLY 33 68,087.47 $ 57,874.35 $ 10,213.12 $ 
817,049.64 $ 694,492.19 $ 122,557.45 $ 
Plan Vendor Plan Type Ind/Fam
# of
Retirees Monthly Rate
Total Monthly
Cost
Town Monthly
Cost (85%)
Retiree Monthly
Cost (15%) 
Harvard Pilgrim Medicare Enhance Indemnity Medicare Supplement 93 503.50 $ 46,825.50 $ 39,801.68 $ 7,023.83 $
Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred HMO Medicare Advantage 4 406.81 $ 1,627.24 $ 1,383.15 $ 244.09 $
Wellpoint Medicare Extension Indemnity Medicare Supplement 18 497.71 $ 8,958.78 $ 7,614.96 $ 1,343.82 $
TOTAL MONTHLY 115 57,411.52 $ 48,799.79 $ 8,611.73 $ 
688,938.24 $ 585,597.50 $ 103,340.74 $ 
1,280,089.70 $ Total Annual Retiree Health Cost
TOTAL ANNUAL COST EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSUR. 
FY27 RETIRED TOWN Employees
FY27 TOWN MEDICARE Retiree 
TOTAL ANNUAL COST RETIREE HEALTH
TOTAL ANNUAL COST RETIREE MEDICARE

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BUDGET SUMMARY
TOWN STAFFING SHEETS

Return to Table of Contents Dept Employee Name FY26 FY27 Longevity L Amount
Sick
Incentive License Pay 
Finance Diane Nalen 90,940.12 93,213.63 Y 2,400.00
Lori Uminski 72,000.00 73,800.00 Y 1,275.00 
Christine Ross 51,732.72 55,304.54
Robert Powers 138,550.62 142,014.39 Y 1,275.00
Sarah Johnson 97,056.18 99,482.58
Dylan Cook 41,616.00 42,656.40
Assessing Kathy Cerulli-Hickey 90,000.04 97,375.00 Y 2,050.00
Marianne Brooks 56,375.00 56,375.00
Jillian Kelley 49,809.76 53,675.46
Andrea Machado 52,499.98 48,203.35
Allan Maruzzi 2,256.00 2,256.00
Brian Perrin 1,826.04 1,827.00
Diane Macken 1,826.04 1,827.00
Treasury Brendan Carritte 116,732.98 119,067.54
Michelle Balian 76,500.06 78,030.00 Y 1,700.00
Patti DiBenedetto 55,993.34 60,406.37 Y 1,275.00 1,000.00
Melissa Shea 53,732.90 57,176.54 1,000.00
Maria Coccimiglio 52,295.62 56,448.65 1,000.00
Planner/Grants Cheryl Leon-McCormick 140,000.12 143,500.00
Barbara Evangelista Surette 13,539.98 17,000.00
Town Clerk Denise Quist 100,471.02 102,982.80 Y 1,550.00
Marylin Puopolo 59,533.24 61,021.57 Y 1,275.00
Jill Petersen 49,035.74 55,331.68
Katelyn Zelaya 17,238.00 17,668.95
Municipal Hearing Officer Michael Diluiso 22,339.98 22,898.48
Human Resources Stacy Calla 94,258.84 96,615.31 Y 1,550.00
Beth Bailey 24,354.59 27,622.09 Y 1,275.00
Town Manager Anthony Marino 221,610.08 227,075.00
Laurisa Wojcik 81,599.96 83,639.96 Y 1,550.00
Town Attorney James Cippoleta 130,000.00 133,250.00
Lauren Tryder 15,000.00
Building (ISD) Al Legee 94,184.74 96,539.36 Y 1,550.00 yes
Russ Sanford 31,001.88 31,776.93 1690 Auto Allow
Ilir Papa 51,979.20 65,578.68 Y 1,275.00 yes 1690 Auto Allow
Cort Blade 72% 34,910.37 39,203.03 1250 ed. Stipend
Danny Grey 22,276.80 22,833.72 1690 Auto Allow
Ken Streeter 22,276.80 22,833.72 1690 Auto Allow
Sharon Sicurella 52,250.12 55,543.31 Y 1,550.00 yes 673.07 bi-weekly stipend
New Inspector 20,280.00 20,280.00 No auto allow per Tony
Conservation Cort Blade 28% 13,597.88 15,245.62
$500 bi-wkly Mark VanBuskirk 13,000.00 13,000.00
Bd of Appeals Open Position
Council on Aging Matt Rodes 85,170.02 87,299.25 Y 1,275.00
Nicole Rizzotto 56,099.94 57,502.50
21 hrs/wk Sheila Hagan 26,596.96 32,889.04
11.5 hrs/wk Patricia Stathopolous 12,560.34 19,079.42
16 hrs/wk Tom Larity 13,416.00 16,848.00
12 hrs/ wk Rosemary Kaye 10,512.00 11,232.00
14 hrs/wk Anthony MacCallister 13,416.00 16,848.00
TBD - Position pd by Formula Grant 14,586.00

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Sick
Incentive License Pay 
DPW Steven Calla 162,763.12 172,675.00 Y 2,000.00 4,500.00
Salary & stipends Richard Cifuni 108,440.54 115,201.36 Y 1,550.00 500.00
Stephanie Hayes 54,250.04 59,261.16 Y
Wendy Millar-Page 69,532.32 71,270.86
Aaron Armitstead 130,310.18 138,305.25 Y 2,050.00 2,000.00
Craig Armitstead 84,521.58 92,934.10 Y 1,550.00 1,500.00
Michael Bentivegna 55,012.36 61,739.70
Edward Borgatti 58,379.62 67,396.90 2,000.00
Michael Brown 46,196.80 54,976.38 500.00
William Carroll 56,112.68 60,239.70 1,275.00 1,500.00
Christopher Clark 58,379.62 64,396.90 1,500.00
Susannah Corona 59,547.28 68,196.90 Y 1,550.00 1,000.00 2,000.00
John Devlin 59,667.14 68,005.79 Y 1,700.00 2,000.00
Frank DiBiccari 46,196.80 51,094.63 500.00
Sean Farren 84,521.58 93,034.10 Y 2,400.00 2,000.00
Hugo Pelico 22,902.70 51,094.63 Y
John Lyons 52,876.20 60,900.51 500.00
Robert Murray 58,379.62 65,448.38 1,000.00 2,000.00
Tom Derdrian 10,000.12 10,000.00
Susanna Ross 57,151.96 62,406.36
Larry St. George 65,877.50 75,017.79 Y 1,275.00 1,000.00 1,500.00
Michael Upton 84,521.58 89,884.10 1,500.00
Nolan Upton 51,094.63
Nickolas Woytaszek 46,196.80 51,336.52 500.00
Anthony Wright 57,721.30 64,301.79 Y 2,050.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
P/T Stephen Babcock 26,974.02 27,715.81
P/T Jerome Cooper 28,217.28 28,993.26
P/T Frederick Lambert 5,473.54 5,624.07
Barbara Lawlor 55,993.34 60,406.36
P/T Carol DeCarlo 23,067.56 30,203.18 1,000.00
Kristian Cooke 52,876.20 58,265.21 1,500.00
Jordan Jolliemore 48,836.06 54,976.38 500.00
Joseph Clemens 45,290.96 51,094.63 1,000.00
Patrick Feeley 47,878.48 53,927.83 500.00
Vacant Position Sewer 51,399.83 500.00
Vacant Position Hghwy 48,622.19 500.00
Vacant Position Hghwy 51,399.83
Vacant Position Hghwy 51,399.83
Vacant Position Bldg Maint. 56,765.21
Vacant Position Bldg Maint. 22,864.33
P/T Vacant Admin Position Water 27,496.58
Harbormaster John Goodwin,Harbormaster
Kevin Janielis, Asst Hrbmstr 33,670.00 34,511.75
Dennis DeCarney, Asst Hrb 24,531.00 -
Daniel Stone, Detective 65,000.00
Health Dept. Meredith Hurley 117,684.32 120,626.43 330 biwkly stpnd
Arthur McHugh 51,220.26 52,500.77
Dorothy C. Varone 70,328.96 72,087.18
Robert Repucci 78,800.02 80,770.02
Zoraida Murray 48,284.86 49,491.98
Eric Monahan 43,551.04 44,639.82
PT Lee Nugent-Rorie 28,131.48 28,834.77
Library Greg McClay 93,839.98 96,186.11 192.30 biwkly stpnd
Alana Locke 39,780.00 40,774.50
Domenic Demasi 42,204.24 44,448.90 38.46 biwkly stpnd
Frank Ferrara 46,246.46 48,706.11
Christine Cattaneo 37,218.22 39,197.63
Tammy Cody 19,790.16 20,842.62
Jamie Farrell 17,583.02 18,518.34
Joanne Hillman 21,129.16 22,252.91
18 hrs/wkly Joseph Heafitz 17,583.02 18,518.34
25 hrs/wkly Elizabeth Telmosse 43,091.10 45,383.01
Diane Stangle 43,876.82 46,210.63

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Sick
Incentive License Pay 
Parks and Rec Sean Driscoll 89,997.70 92,247.64
Jill Caputo 53,519.44 54,857.43
Mikayla Bestford 46,910.76 48,083.53
8.5 hrs/wkly Isabella Shannon -
8 hrs/wkly
4.5 hrs/wkly
Rink Robert DiMento 45,542.90 46,864.22 Y 1,550.00
Mark Wallace 56,421.30 57,916.70 Y 1,550.00 
Ronald Hayes 1,025.00
20 hrs/wkly Tim Vargus 23,452.70 13,837.50
Allan Brogna 19,044.68 12,300.00
Retirement Barbara O'Brien 130,000.00 133,900.00
Police Jennifer Adamson $65,775.40 $67,218.33
Nicholas Bettano $103,635.69 $99,721.65
Giulio Bonavita $89,372.92 $85,855.96
David Brown $72,798.70 $69,933.97
Timothy Callinan $97,068.92 $100,708.94
Robert Carter $66,084.46 $68,562.69
Wayne Carter $67,406.30 $69,933.97
Christopher Castro-Garcia $59,893.60 $62,861.53
Gerald Collaku $59,893.60 $62,861.53
Michael Connolly $66,084.46 $68,562.69
Robert Defreitas $69,971.98 $68,562.69
Sean Delehanty $88,437.45 $100,708.94
Nicholas Disciscio $60,589.36 $64,998.35
Sean F. Donahue $62,648.82 $67,218.33
Carlos Dutra $66,084.46 $68,562.69
Samantha Ferrino $79,539.46 $84,172.52
Robert Ferullo $58,502.86 $62,139.68
Sarko Gergerian $95,165.72 $98,734.37
John Goodwin $195,000.00 $200,000.00
Joseph Granara $59,893.60 $62,861.53
Michelle Hall $55,993.34 $58,997.76
Philip Hamilton $79,539.46 $84,172.52
Dennis Hickey $67,406.30 $69,933.97
Robert Jaworski $67,406.30 $69,933.97
Alexis Joyce $60,589.36 $64,998.35
Vanessa LaFlemme $62,139.68
Shawn McCarthy $82,752.80 $85,855.96
Ignacio Oyola $67,406.30 $69,933.97
Joan Pena $59,198.10 $62,861.53
Sean Perrin $67,406.30 $69,933.97
Guy Prather $60,589.36 $64,998.35
Stephen Rogers $135,252.00 $137,960.16
Jorge Roman $59,893.60 $64,998.35
Ferruccio Romeo $135,252.00 $137,960.16
Jay Silva $68,699.81 $62,139.68
Anthony Sorrentino $81,130.14 $84,172.52
Daniel Stone $62,649.08 $17,522.06
Open Position Patrol Officer $62,139.68
Open Position Patrol Officer $62,139.68
Open Position Patrol Officer $62,139.68
Open Position Patrol Officer $62,139.68
Animal Control Mark Van Buskirk $54,059.98 $55,411.48 $500 bi-wkly stipend

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Sick
Incentive License Pay 
Fire Matthew Amabello 59,286.50 61,461.23
Chris Beranger 59,245.38
Harry Benson 58,445.51
Thomas Berninger 58,303.70 61,461.23
Stephen Calandra 154,999.78 159,650.00
Christopher Carew 64,997.14 67,320.93
Brenton Crusinberry 64,601.68 68,487.29
Eric Cusack 80,543.84 81,379.53
Patrick Delaney 64,997.14 67,320.93
Marc Ferullo 60,799.18 62,406.36
Rocco Festa 66,927.90 63,414.16
Daniel Flynn 90,911.34 67,320.93
Tyler Gillis 66,927.90 67,320.93
James Gioiosa 67,517.58 67,320.93
Derek Goodwin 56,225.33
Kevin Gorman 66,927.90 68,965.70
Francis Gunn 66,927.90 67,320.93 Y 306.43
Jarrett Herdt 58,303.70 61,461.23
David Higginbotham 94,412.50 101,473.89 Y 402.48
John Hurley 66,927.90 67,320.93
Aileen Kane 59,286.50 66,378.12
Michael Lopez 102,583.52 101,473.89
Adam Lundberg 55,432.38
Philip Lundberg 66,001.00 68,965.70
Ryan Mahoney 66,927.90 67,320.93
Paul Montgomery 111,942.22 110,606.54
Michael Moro 60,799.18 63,414.16
Salvatore Moschitto 67,517.32 67,320.93
Michael O'Keefe 81,458.52 81,379.53
James Pioppi 58,303.44 59,906.94
Devin Racow 68,102.58 68,965.70
Adnan Ramadani 66,927.90 67,320.93
Ardian Ramadani 66,927.90 67,320.93 Y 306.43
Jason Rich 58,445.51
Aaron Smith 69,566.64 68,965.70
Richard Staff 67,255.50 67,320.93
Jean Suozo-Diaz 56,225.33
Brian Symmes 66,001.00 67,320.93
William Toomey 67,386.28 67,320.93
Jill Dorr 57,993.26 61,656.36 Y 200
Veterans Phillip Ronan 62,500.10 64,062.60
MIS David Lapenson 63,930.62 65,528.89 Y 1,225.00 
Town Council Jim Letterie, President 5200 5200
Suzanne Swope Vice-President 2600 2600
Patrick Costigan 2600 2600
Kim Dimes 2600 2600
Martin Finn 2600 2600
Kurt Millar 2600 2600
Paul Reardon 2600 2600
Joseph Romano 2600 2600
Max Tassinari 2600 2600 
Bd. Of Assessors Allen E. Maruzzi, Chair 2256 2256
Peter Gill 1826 1826
Brian Perrin 1826 1826 
Paid Town Officials

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BUDGET SUMMARY
INDIRECT COSTS

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FY27 V1 
Position Name FY27 Salary Town W/S Harbor Rink P&R Trash School 
Town Manager Anthony Marino 227,075.00 173,712.38 38,602.75 3,406.13 3,406.13 3,406.13 4,541.50
17.0% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 2.0%
Town Manager Admin Laurisa Wojcik 83,640.00 77,785.20 4,182.00 836.40 - - 836.40
5.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.0%
CFO Dylan Cook 42,656.40 27,300.10 11,517.23 1,706.26 853.13 853.13 426.56
27.0% 4.0% 2.0% 2.0% 1.0%
Finance Director Sarah Johnson 99,482.58 70,135.22 19,896.52 2,487.06 994.83 994.83 4,974.13
20.0% 2.5% 1.0% 1.0% 5.0%
Asst CFO Robert Powers 142,014.39 106,510.79 14,201.44 5,680.58 3,550.36 3,550.36 8,520.86
10.0% 4.0% 2.5% 2.5% 6.0%
Senior Accountant Diane Nalen 93,213.63 68,045.95 15,846.32 2,796.41 932.14 932.14 4,660.68
17.0% 3.0% 1.0% 1.0% 5.0%
Payroll Specialist Lori Uminski 73,800.00 56,826.00 7,380.00 2,952.00 2,952.00 2,952.00 738.00
10.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 1.0%
AP Clerk Finance Christine Ross 55,304.54 34,288.81 11,060.91 4,424.36 2,212.18 2,212.18 1,106.09 -
20.0% 8.0% 4.0% 4.0% 2.0%
Council Auditor Richard Hingston 20,000.00 17,600.00 direct billed 600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00
3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Treasurer Brenden Carritte 119,067.54 63,105.80 35,720.26 5,953.38 2,381.35 2,381.35 9,525.40
30.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 8.0%
Asst Treasurer Michele Balian 78,030.00 55,401.30 15,606.00 3,901.50 1,560.60 1,560.60 -
20.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 0.0%
Treasury Clerk - Principal Melissa Shea 57,176.54 39,451.81 11,435.31 2,858.83 1,143.53 1,143.53 1,143.53
20.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Treasury Clerk - Principal Maria Coccimiglio 56,448.65 36,691.62 11,289.73 2,822.43 1,128.97 1,128.97 3,386.92
20.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 6.0%
Treasury Clerk - Senior Patricia DiBenedetto 60,406.37 39,868.20 11,477.21 3,020.32 1,208.13 1,208.13 3,624.38
19.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 6.0%
Assessor Kathleen Hickey 97,375.00 80,821.25 6,816.25 4,868.75 - - 4,868.75
7.0% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0%
Asst Assessor Marianne Brooks 56,375.00 48,369.75 3,382.50 2,818.75 - - 1,804.00
6.0% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2%
Assessing Clerk Jillian Kelley 53,675.46 42,135.24 4,830.79 5,367.55 - - 1,341.89
9.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5%
Assessing Clerk Andrea Machado 48,203.35 38,005.01 4,830.79 5,367.55 - - -
9.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Human Resource Director Stacy Calla 96,615.31 72,461.48 15,458.45 4,830.77 1,932.31 1,932.31 -
16.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 0.0%
Benefits Coordinator Beth Bailey 55,244.18 22,497.84 4,971.98 552.44 1,657.33 1,657.33 552.44 23,354.83
9.0% 1.0% 3.0% 3.0% 1.0%
Town Atty James Cipoletta 133,250.00 95,940.00 26,650.00 2,665.00 2,665.00 2,665.00 2,665.00
20.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
MIS David Lapenson 65,528.89 49,146.66 3,276.44 3,276.44 3,276.44 3,276.44 3,276.44
5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0%
Building Maintenance Richard Cifuni 100,901.36 83,156.33 8,663.91 2,018.03 3,027.04 4,036.05 -
9.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 0.0%
DPW Director Steven Calla 172,675.00 172,675.00 direct billed direct billed
DPW Admin 1,157,109.91 1,041,398.92 115,710.99
10.0% 
Total Indirect Departmental Costs 3,245,269.09 2,613,330.66 402,807.77 75,210.92 35,481.45 36,490.47 58,592.99 23,354.83

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TOWN DEPARTMENTS

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE 
EXECUTIVE OFFICE STATEMENT 
The Executive Office of the Town of Winthrop is made up of the Town Council President and
the Town Manager. The Town Council is recognized by the General Laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts as the chief elected officials with authority to enact rules
and regulations, establishing Town policies not otherwise governed by bylaw or statute. The
Town Council is composed of nine (9) members. The powers and duties of the Town Council
President and the Town Council include appointing the Town Manager, Town Council Clerk,
and various boards, committees, and commissions. 
The Town Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of municipal
government as outlined in the Winthrop Charter. The Town Manager appoints and removes
department heads, subordinates and employees, and members of certain boards and
commissions. The Town Manager works closely with the Town Council President and Town
Council to develop and implement policies and goals for the efficient administration of the
Town Government. 
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 
• Continue to look at regionalization opportunities. 
• Increased engagement with our elected Federal and State leadership, to include our
local State Senator and Representative, to resolve local issues and try to obtain
additional grant funding. 
• Continue to create efficiencies in the Town Departments to streamline services. 
• Develop and maintain working relationships with our local business owners and
business groups, including the Housing Authority and Winthrop Chamber of
Commerce. 
• Move the Park and Recreation Department into the existing Gymnasium now that the
Old Middle School and Auditorium have been demolished. This will require finding the
necessary funds to make improvements to the facility, including new windows, an air
exchanger, and installing new doorways for breakout rooms. 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
• Successfully negotiated and executed with the Town Council a new ten-year
agreement with MWRA. This contract ensures that we continue to receive monies
from MWRA for the next ten years. These funds are included in our General Fund
Revenue in the Annual Budget. 
• Negotiated and executed five union contracts (2 Police, DPW, Clerical, and Library)
that will be in effect until June 30, 2028. 
• As Town Manager, I interviewed and hired our new Fire Chief, Stephen Calandra, to
replace retiring Fire Chief Scott Wiley. 
• Working with the Town Council, provided all of the necessary information and support
for the new Fire Station Debt Exclusion that was approved by the voters in April 2025. 
• Working with our Assistant Town Manager, successfully moved the Harbormaster
responsibilities to the Winthrop Police Department and made the Police Chief the
Harbormaster starting in FY26. This reorganization has been well-received, as we have
seen increased enforcement on our waterways, increased enforcement revenue, and
full utilization of existing software (Lynxlog).

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TOWN COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE 
The FY27 budget for the Town Council and the Town Manager’s office generally remains 
consistent. The salary for the Town Manager will increase by two and one-half (2.5) percent
in accordance with the contract negotiated with the Town Council, and the Executive
Assistant's salary will receive a COLA increase, as with other non-union personnel. 
LEGAL 
The legal budget includes the cost of in-house Town Counsel and the use of special counsel
for labor and tax title issues. This budget also includes part-time clerical hours to support our
in-house legal counsel. 
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 
Town Council 
• Policy Making 
• Oversight 
• Licensing 
Town Manager 
Collective Bargaining, Benefits & Insurance: 
• Collective Bargaining & Labor Relations 
• Worker’s Compensation claims management 
• Wage Plan creation and maintenance 
• Personnel regulations updates and maintenance 
• GIC Health Insurance Liaison 
• Property & Casualty Insurance 
Financial Management: 
• Develop, implement & oversee the town budget and spending 
• Develop, implement & oversee the capital plan 
• Forecast and coordinate fiscal planning 
• Prepare the Annual Report 
Procurement & Economic Development: 
• Oversee procurement and provide guidance and assistance to all departments 
• Coordinate with DPW Director and Facilities Manager on all construction and
renovation projects 
• Manage and oversee public bidding 
• Oversee partnerships with businesses & non-profits

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Administration & Licensing: 
• Direct & coordinate all daily operations 
• Provide citizen assistance & information 
• Act as the primary point of contact for media 
• Manage social media outreach 
• Coordinate with State and National legislators 
• Support and coordinate with Town Council 
• Manage Committee appointments 
• Oversee all licensing 
PERSONNEL SUMMARY 
Executive Office 
Position FY25 FY26 FY27 Change 
Town Manager 1 1 1 0 
Assistant Town Manager 1 1 1 0 
Executive Assistant 1 1 1 0 
Total Full-Time Equivalents 2 3 3 0 
FY27 PERSONNEL NOTES 
Executive Office FTEs for the Executive Assistant and Assistant Town Manager are based on a
35-hour workweek. The Town Manager and FTEs are based on a 40-hour workweek.

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Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0111051-511100 Personnel 24,050.37 26,217.07 26,000.00 11,483.51 26,000.00 26,000.00 - 0.00%
0111051-513200 Scheduled Event Overtime - - #DIV/0! 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 24,050.37 26,217.07 26,000.00 11,483.51 26,000.00 26,000.00 - 0.00%
0111053-530200 Internal Audit 10,600.00 8,100.00 20,000.00 1,420.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 - 0.00%
0111053-530402 Legal Advertising 2,647.00 3,065.60 2,000.00 1,050.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 - 0.00%
0111053-530701 Conference Fees 2,834.86 1,500.00 175.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 - 0.00%
0111054-542300 Office Supplies 1,687.11 1,474.58 1,665.00 59.94 1,500.00 1,500.00 (165.00) -9.91%
0111057-573100 Professional Associations 245.00 266.00 275.00 273.00 275.00 275.00 - 0.00%
0111057-578100 Town Council Reserve 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 - 0.00%
0111057-579100 Annual Software Licenses - #DIV/0! 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 15,179.11 15,741.04 75,440.00 2,977.94 75,275.00 75,275.00 (165.00) -0.22% 
110 - TOWN COUNCIL TOTAL 39,229.48 41,958.11 101,440.00 14,461.45 101,275.00 101,275.00 (165.00) -0.16% 
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Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0111251-511100 Personnel 263,303.40 297,513.11 303,219.40 151,871.91 311,715.00 311,715.00 8,495.60 2.80%
0111251-513250 Auto Exp - #DIV/0!
0111251-514600 Longevity 950.00 950.00 950.00 1,275.00 1,275.00 1,275.00 325.00 34.21% 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 264,253.40 298,463.11 304,169.40 153,146.91 312,990.00 312,990.00 8,820.60 2.90%
0111252-527400 Equipment Leases 4,012.28 4,054.31 4,000.00 1,844.41 4,000.00 4,000.00 - 0.00%
0111253-530400 Legal Services - #DIV/0!
0111253-530402 Legal Advertising 625.00 240.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 #DIV/0!
0111253-530500 Consulting Services 2,988.00 4,788.00 6,000.00 8,999.88 6,000.00 6,000.00 - 0.00%
0111253-530701 Conference Fees - #DIV/0!
0111253-534105 Cell Reimbursement 842.94 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 #DIV/0!
0111253-534400 Postage 115.15 138.62 600.00 40.76 600.00 600.00 - 0.00%
0111253-530702 Training Services 2,347.41 6,261.84 5,000.00 2,026.48 5,000.00 5,000.00 - 0.00%
0111254-542000 Employee Recognition 4,175.86 3,098.05 5,000.00 3,850.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 - 0.00%
0111254-542300 General Office Supplies 5,011.47 5,064.70 5,800.00 349.41 5,800.00 5,800.00 - 0.00%
0111257-573100 Professional Associations 23,297.69 18,687.25 20,000.00 15,593.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 - 0.00% 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 41,947.86 43,560.71 46,400.00 32,943.94 47,900.00 47,900.00 1,500.00 3.23% 
112 - TOWN MANAGER TOTAL 306,201.26 342,023.82 350,569.40 186,090.85 360,890.00 360,890.00 10,320.60 2.94% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

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Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change Com 
0113151-511100 Personnel 62,676.33 95,178.20 153,000.00 76,684.99 160,500.00 160,500.00 7,500.00 4.90% 
0113151-514600 Longevity - #DIV/0! 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 62,676.33 95,178.20 153,000.00 76,684.99 160,500.00 160,500.00 7,500.00 4.90%
0113153-530402 Legal Advertising 60.00 1,010.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 - 0.00%
0113153-530500 Consulting 3,000.00 7,056.25 - - #DIV/0!
0113153-534400 Postage 157.65 356.73 300.00 350.00 350.00 50.00 16.67%
0113154-542300 General Office Supplies 90.68 593.00 500.00 600.00 600.00 100.00 20.00%
0113156-569600 Other Governmental 33,553.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 - 0.00% Chelsea & Revere Collo 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 36,861.33 27,015.98 19,300.00 - 19,450.00 19,450.00 150.00 0.78% 
131 - PLANNING & GRANTS OFFICE TOTAL 99,537.66 122,194.18 172,300.00 76,684.99 179,950.00 179,950.00 7,650.00 4.44% 
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FY27 Operating Budget

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Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0115151-511100 Personnel 112,195.88 120,606.62 135,000.00 65,199.02 143,000.00 143,000.00 8,000.00 5.93% 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 112,195.88 120,606.62 135,000.00 65,199.02 143,000.00 143,000.00 8,000.00 5.93% 
0115153-530400 Legal Services 102,041.25 51,434.42 100,000.00 13,049.86 100,000.00 100,000.00 - 0.00%
0115153-530700 Training Services 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 - 0.00% 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 102,041.25 51,434.42 102,000.00 13,049.86 102,000.00 102,000.00 - 0.00%
151 - TOWN ATTORNEY TOTAL 214,237.13 172,041.04 237,000.00 78,248.88 245,000.00 245,000.00 8,000.00 3.38% 
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FY27 Operating Budget 155 - MIS DEPARTMENT FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0115551-511100 Personnel 61,448.14 62,993.44 63,932.58 31,649.03 65,532.00 65,532.00 1,599.42 2.50%
0115551-514600 Longevity 1,225.00 1,225.00 1,225.00 2,050.00 2,050.00 2,050.00 825.00 67.35% 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 62,673.14 64,218.44 65,157.58 33,699.03 67,582.00 67,582.00 2,424.42 3.72% 
0115552-523200 Alarm 420.00 210.00 840.00 210.00 840.00 840.00 - 0.00%
0115553-530702 Training Services 1,000.00 800.00 800.00 (200.00) -20.00%
0115554-542300 General Office Supplies 32.84 157.80 600.00 600.00 600.00 - 0.00%
0115557-579100 Software Annual License Cost 198,774.13 195,298.12 214,830.00 164,104.15 220,572.00 220,572.00 5,742.00 2.67%
0115558-587400 Replacement Computer Equipment - #DIV/0! 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 199,226.97 195,665.92 217,270.00 164,314.15 222,812.00 222,812.00 5,542.00 2.55%
155 - MIS DEPARTMENT TOTAL 261,900.11 259,884.36 282,427.58 198,013.18 290,394.00 290,394.00 7,966.42 2.82% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

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Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0142552-521100 Electricity 212,384.46 209,207.16 160,000.00 41,926.56 160,000.00 160,000.00 - 0.00% Last years actual pl 
0142552-521200 Heat 11,379.12 19,508.25 22,000.00 3,702.97 22,000.00 22,000.00 - 0.00%
0142557-578101 Energy Reserve 25,000.00 - 25,000.00 25,000.00 - 0.00%
0142552-529200 Waste Removal Contract - #DIV/0!
0142553-534100 Telecommunications 59,476.09 61,873.09 62,000.00 35,434.20 63,000.00 63,000.00 1,000.00 1.61%
0142553-534105 Cell Reimbursement 13,555.31 15,548.95 16,000.00 6,104.27 16,000.00 16,000.00 - 0.00%
0142554-548100 Fuel (Gas/Diesel) 163,920.61 180,885.09 150,000.00 77,192.51 190,000.00 190,000.00 40,000.00 26.67%
0142557-574100 Property Insurance 403,477.48 376,861.87 614,715.00 399,581.14 409,570.67 409,570.67 (205,144.33) -33.37% 2.5% increase 
0142557-574101 Public Safety Medical Ins 111F 98,251.00 100,259.00 110,000.00 101,452.00 106,524.60 106,524.60 (3,475.40) -3.16% 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 962,444.07 964,143.41 1,159,715.00 665,393.65 992,095.27 992,095.27 (167,619.73) -14.45% 
425 - SHARED EXPENSES TOTAL 962,444.07 964,143.41 1,159,715.00 665,393.65 992,095.27 992,095.27 (167,619.73) -14.45% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

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Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0191051-517520 Group Ins-School - #DIV/0!
0191051-517920 Medicare-School - #DIV/0!
0191051-517100 Workers Compensation 43,744.60 58,779.74 53,500.00 55,167.00 53,000.00 53,000.00 (500.00) -0.93% Estimated 
0191051-517120 Workers Comp-School - #DIV/0!
0191051-517200 Unemployment 41,388.12 16,143.00 30,000.00 4,428.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 (10,000.00) -33.33% MIIA will 
0191051-517220 Unemployment-School - #DIV/0!
0191051-517500 Retiree Health Insurance/OPEB 1,118,994.80 1,258,209.36 1,360,048.73 713,567.30 1,468,521.11 1,468,521.11 108,472.38 7.98% Estimated 
0191051-517510 Group Ins Town 1,595,809.59 1,798,081.84 2,405,773.93 1,018,178.34 2,418,000.00 2,418,000.00 12,226.07 0.51% Estimated 
0191051-517530 Police Fire Medical 20,818.00 23,283.42 30,000.00 15,123.54 30,000.00 30,000.00 - 0.00%
0191051-517910 Medicare-Town 171,249.66 157,549.65 200,000.00 125,058.17 260,000.00 260,000.00 60,000.00 30.00% Underfun 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 2,992,004.77 3,312,047.01 4,079,322.66 1,931,522.35 4,249,521.11 4,249,521.11 170,198.45 4.17%
910 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTAL 2,992,004.77 3,312,047.01 4,079,322.66 1,931,522.35 4,249,521.11 4,249,521.11 170,198.45 4.17% 
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FY27 Operating Budget 911 - RETIREMENT FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0191151-517700 Pension Appropriation 2,451,640.75 2,285,087.46 2,130,960.00 2,130,360.00 1,985,982.00 1,985,982.00 (144,978.00) -6.80% Placehold 
0191151-517720 Pension - School - - #DIV/0! 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 2,451,640.75 2,285,087.46 2,130,960.00 2,130,360.00 1,985,982.00 1,985,982.00 (144,978.00) -6.80% 
911 - RETIREMENT TOTAL 2,451,640.75 2,285,087.46 2,130,960.00 2,130,360.00 1,985,982.00 1,985,982.00 (144,978.00) -6.80% 
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FINANCE

FINANCE DEPARTMENT 
MISSION STATEMENT 
To provide the highest level of fiscal responsibility and quality financial information to the Town in
accordance with legal requirements, ethical financial practices, and current best practices.
Administration and Finance functions as the Town's fiscal stewards to support-informed decision-
making and prudent management of fiscal resources through continual enhancement of accurate and
timely information, analysis, and proactive management. 
ORGANIZATION CHART 
GOALS & OBJECTIVES 
• Explore increased efficiencies and opportunities to streamline financial operations, with a focus on
improving the long-term financial stability of the Town. 
• Review existing Town financial policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls. Provide
focused training for relevant Town staff. 
• Protect and work to enhance the Town’s bond rating. 
• Maintain Free Cash and other reserve accounts at levels consistent with best financial practices. 
• Provide long-range financial planning to assist Town leadership to prioritize upcoming projects and
planned capital improvements.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
• All Personnel Action Forms (PAF’s) scanned into our payroll system by employees. This assists with
budgeting and ensuring correct pay can be approved by the Asst. CFO and Finance Director. 
• Completed the annual outside audit with no major findings. 
• Close to completion on ARPA funds and submitting last reporting period in April 2026 
• Hired and trained new Accounts Payable employee and she is a great asset to the team. 
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN BUDGET FY27 
• Succession planning for retirement of Finance Director 
• Cross training in procurement 
• Managing borrowing for Fire Station and Water & Sewer projects 
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 
PERFORMANCE MEASURES

PERSONNEL SUMMARY 
Position FTE Change 
Chief Financial Officer 1.0 FTE 0 
Finance Director 0.7 FTE 0 
Assistant Chief Financial Officer 1.0 FTE 0 
Senior Accountant 1.0 FTE 0 
Payroll Specialist 1.0 FTE 0 
Accounts Payable Clerk 1.0 FTE 0

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Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0113551-511100 Personnel 448,241.30 466,227.56 492,785.00 243,253.26 506,471.54 506,471.54 13,686.54 2.78% Non-un 
0113551-514600 Longevity 1,225.00 1,225.00 3,175.00 4,950.00 4,950.00 4,950.00 1,775.00 55.91% 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 449,466.30 467,452.56 495,960.00 248,203.26 511,421.54 511,421.54 15,461.54 3.12%
0113552-527400 Equipment Lease 1,272.00 1,272.00 1,400.00 530.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 - 0.00%
0113553-530200 Audit 47,000.00 32,000.00 52,250.00 69,250.00 58,000.00 58,000.00 5,750.00 11.00% Audit an 
0113553-530500 Consulting 23,000.00 23,000.00 23,000.00 #DIV/0!
0113553-530702 Training Services 2,811.38 2,505.06 4,400.00 925.00 4,400.00 4,400.00 - 0.00%
0113553-534400 Postage 145.52 121.56 250.00 11.00 250.00 250.00 - 0.00%
0113554-542300 General Office Supplies 1,847.11 1,330.79 1,500.00 966.52 1,500.00 1,500.00 - 0.00%
0113557-571001 In-State Mileage 250.00 - 250.00 250.00 - 0.00% In state 
0113557-573100 Professional Associations 867.50 652.00 1,000.00 745.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 - 0.00%
0113557-579100 Software Annual License Cost 10,928.58 10,576.62 24,800.00 4,757.20 24,800.00 24,800.00 - 0.00% Harpers 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 64,872.09 48,458.03 85,850.00 77,184.72 114,600.00 114,600.00 28,750.00 33.49%
135 - ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE TOTAL 514,338.39 515,910.59 581,810.00 325,387.98 626,021.54 626,021.54 44,211.54 7.60% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

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TREASURER/ COLLECTOR

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TREASURER/COLLECTOR 
MISSION STATEMENT 
The office of Treasurer/Collector holds responsibility for the receipt, investment and
disbursement of all Town funds. This responsibility is undertaken while providing the utmost 
level of customer service to the Town’s constituencies (i.e. taxpayers, employees, retirees, 
and vendors). The office makes every necessary attempt, allowable under the Massachusetts 
General Laws and the Town’s by -laws, to collect on past due accounts. 
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 
• For various fees that are collected in the office, such as parking and water way, the
office is looking to streamline the collection and distribution process to make the
process easier for residents. 
• There are a number of internal financial policies that have been in place for some
time. Working with other departments the office is excited to update these policies
and make them more current. 
• The office will look to diversify investments further. As interest rates continue to stay
high, we will look to take advantage of the rates being offered by banks and increase
interest revenue for the Town.

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• Given the nature of the duties of the office, there is not a large amount of change that
occurs between years in how the office functions. However, on a day-to-day basis, the
employees of the office interact with a significant number of members of the public,
as well as individuals who are acting on the behalf of the public. A core goal of the
office is to maintain a professional and courteous disposition during these
interactions, while simultaneously completing the tasks requested of us as efficiently
as possible. Continuing to operate in this manner is crucial to the functionality of the
office and is something that we take pride in. Maintaining this will always be an
objective of the office. 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
• The office is proud to announce that after some promotions last year, all positions
have now been filled, and the office is operating at its maximum efficiency. 
• The office worked with the Harbormaster to implement a new collection option for
the payment and distribution of waterway fees, increasing the revenue collections by
approximately 75%. 
• By updating the investment strategy and taking advantage of high interest rates, the
office was able to approximately double the expected investment income for the
year. 
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES 
• While the Post Office has not announced an official increase to regular mail, they have
left open the possibility for FY 27. 
SERVICES

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

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PERSONNEL SUMMARY 
FY 25 FY 26 FY 27 Change 
145 Treasurer/Collector 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 
Assistant Treasurer/Collector 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 
Treasurer Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 
Collector Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 
Collector Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 
145 Total Full Time Equivalents 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.00

145 - TREASURER/COLLECTOR FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0114551-511100 Personnel 343,671.03 299,757.19 355,674.30 176,265.81 371,129.10 371,129.10 15,454.80 4.35%
0114551-514600 Longevity 3,075.00 2,125.00 2,125.00 2,975.00 2,975.00 2,975.00 850.00 40.00%
0114551-519600 Stipend - #DIV/0! 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 346,746.03 301,882.19 357,799.30 179,240.81 374,104.10 374,104.10 16,304.80 4.56% f 
0114552-527400 Equipment Leases 4,370.76 6,395.76 6,000.00 2,649.51 6,400.00 6,400.00 400.00 6.67%
0114553-530402 Legal Advertising 120.00 120.00 1,800.00 75.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 - 0.00%
0114553-530702 Training Services 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 - 0.00%
0114553-530800 Processing Services - - - - 57,000.00 57,000.00
0114553-534100 Telecommunications 559.91 698.58 860.00 258.05 860.00 860.00 - 0.00%
0114553-534104 Fax Lines 288.57 266.05 360.00 111.04 360.00 360.00 - 0.00%
0114553-534400 Postage 25,211.45 30,539.40 34,411.10 17,955.49 35,443.44 35,443.44 1,032.33 3.00%
0114553-538100 Banking Services 5,172.15 4,179.09 6,000.00 1,347.72 6,000.00 6,000.00 - 0.00%
0114554-542200 Paper Materials 6,078.84 6,078.84 6,078.84 #DIV/0!
0114554-542300 General Office Supplies 2,866.58 3,470.64 3,060.00 1,805.32 3,121.20 3,121.20 61.20 2.00%
0114555-558600 Banking Supplies - #DIV/0!
0114555-558700 Materials 37,740.90 49,971.25 19,380.00 11,578.50 19,767.60 19,767.60 387.60 2.00%
0114557-571001 In-State Mileage 100.00 100.00 100.00 - 0.00%
0114557-573100 Professional Associations 100.00 500.00 350.00 120.00 350.00 350.00 - 0.00% 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 76,430.32 96,140.77 73,721.10 35,900.63 138,681.08 138,681.08 64,959.98 88.12%
145 - TREASURER/COLLECTOR TOTAL 423,176.35 398,022.96 431,520.40 215,141.44 512,785.18 512,785.18 81,264.78 18.83% 
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TOWN CLERK

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TOWN CLERK 
The Office of the Town Clerk is committed to providing quality services and information to the 
community, visitors and our employees. The Town Clerk’s Office works in conjunction with all 
departments, boards, committees and commissions and complies with state and local statutes. 
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR SERVICES: 
Town Council - The Town Clerk is responsible as the Council Clerk for our Town Council. 
Records – responsible for filing minutes & official postings of various boards and commissions;
maintaining and issuing certified copies of all births, deaths & marriages; maintaining
Ordinances; creating Annual Street listing; creating Annual Report, tracking all appointments and
resignations of Town officials; maintaining and updating of annual town census, jury list, grave
list. 
Licenses – The Town Clerk's Office is the administrative office of the Board of License
Commission. Under the License Commission we issue the following licenses annually:
liquor, common victualler (food prep), taxi driver, inn holder, Xmas tree, transient vendor,
laundromats, and used cars. We also issue dog licenses; raffle permits and new business
licenses. We report the Business License information for every business to the Department
of Revenue's database annually as well as council new business applicants. Our office
works closely with several State Agencies with renewal information. 
Elections – Our office conducts every aspect of running local, state and federal elections
including processing nomination papers, ballot preparation, training of election staff,
preparation of polling locations, election reporting and conducting voter registrations
throughout the year, responsible for maintaining voter's list, daily maintenance of state
databases and online registration. Our office is now up to date with using Poll Pads during our
Early Voting and Election Day process which has saved our office hours of manually submitting
each voter in our records. 
Ethics & Open Meeting Compliance – The Town Clerk is the designated liaison between the
Town of Winthrop and the State Ethics Commission. Distribution of mandated information and
online education is coordinated through this office for all town employees and volunteers.
Compliance database is maintained and reported to the State. 
Public Records Requests – The Town Clerk’s Office is the main depository for requests for public 
information. The Office receives between 100 to 200 requests a year that are fulfilled for
residents and staff, via email, mail and hand delivery.

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Planning Board & Board of Appeals - This office provides the administrative support of each
board to locate, list and designate project numbers for every application received. 
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 
Cross Training 
We believe that all employees in the Town Clerks Office should be able and willing to help any
customer with any questions, whether they just listen and point in the right direction or advise
what department should be involved. Our training consists of not only helping each other in our
office but any office that works within the town that needs a hand. 
Education 
Comprehension of our Charter, Town Ordinances, Town Council Rules & Procedures. Our
employees review and understand our form of government and how this town works. This
knowledge helps with so many outside questions, whether from our own residents or outsiders
that call for guidance. 
Collaboration 
Our main goal is understanding each other and each other's needs. We work together for close
to 40 hours a week and are often called upon with after work problems. Together we have
joined forces to delegate issues, concerns or just questions. There are many occasions when a
customer needs assistance on a Friday or later in the evening when our office is closed. Each of
us has always been willing to step in and help. We communicate with one another to see who is
available, and nearly every time, someone goes out of their way to ensure the need is met. 
We are grateful working as close as we do as each one teaches us unique lessons in their own
way. This is especially true of our staff. We support one another, learn from one another, and
work together as a team. 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
The Clerk’s office has had several successful elections with the last presidential being responsible
for our ballot machinery to nearly fail and our staff and poll workers working well past midnight. It
is not an easy task to make sure all goes well and working with several different personalities can
make it difficult, but together we all seem to make it work smoother than expected! 
One of our major accomplishments is our office staff. The training of the new Principal Clerk and
Assistant Clerk has gone beyond successful. Training is complicated and confusing enough, but
when you train people who really want to learn, it can be an easy task.

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We accomplished working more within an IT system than with paper systems. Being the main
administrators for the Board of Appeals, Board of License and Planning Board, there is a lot of
paperwork that needs to be filed and prepared for inquiries. We make sure all information is
available on our Towns Network for all to have access too. We've cut down on "old policies" of
how things were done and have saved several trees. 
We've reorganized our office space to utilize the best fit we can. A good work atmosphere helps
with attitude. We have relocated several areas of our office to prepare for the many different
actions that could occur within our walls. 
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES OR INITIATIVES 
Our office is currently reviewing all Town Fees as they have not been updated. It is unfortunate 
that some need to be increased but this is not our doing, we do not charge fees for the Town’s 
economic growth, but we need to be able to at least break even with supply and demand. 
PERSONNEL SUMMARY 
FY2025 FTE FY2026 FTE FY2027 FTE CHANGE 
Town Clerk 1 1 
Assistant Town Clerk Principal
Clerk 1 1 
Office Clerk 1 1 
Total Full Time Equivalents 3 3 
FTE (full-timeemployees) are based on 35-hourwork weeks and are eligible for Town Benefits

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OFFICE DUTIES

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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 
Town Clerk 
Town Council 
Records 
Minutes Postings
Ordinances 
Annual Street Listing 
Annual Report 
Town Census 
Proof of Residency 
Jury List 
Grave List 
Birth Certificates 
Marriage Certificates 
Death Certificates 
Licenses 
Liquor CV’s 
Taxi Driver Taxi
Vehicles Inn
Holders Xmas
Tree 
Transient Vendor
Laundromats 
Used Car 
Outside Seating
Brown Bag 
Dog License 
Elections 
Conduct every
aspect of running
local, state and
federal elections 
Ethics & Open Meeting Compliance 
Liaison between the Town of Winthrop and
the State Ethics Commission 
Public Records Request 
Main depository for requests for
Any public information
requested. Administrative Support 
Board of Appeals
Board of License
Planning Board 
All Town Committees 
Town Council 
Clerk to the Town Council

161 - TOWN CLERK FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0116151-511100 Personnel 201,117.79 212,522.93 218,000.00 109,467.96 256,000.00 251,500.00 33,500.00 15.37% Added 
0116151-512005 Election Personnel 26,494.26 38,034.53 25,000.00 15,923.50 36,000.00 36,000.00 11,000.00 44.00% AMEN 
0116151-514600 Longevity 950.00 1,900.00 2,075.00 2,825.00 2,825.00 2,825.00 750.00 36.14%
0116151-519600 Stipend 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 228,562.05 252,457.46 245,075.00 128,216.46 294,825.00 290,325.00 45,250.00 18.46% 
0116152-524101 Repair/Maint. Equip. 237.50 237.50 1,800.00 355.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 - 0.00%
0116152-527400 Equipment Leases 819.13 3,600.00 3,600.00 3,600.00 - 0.00%
0116153-530402 Legal Advertising 592.80 787.80 2,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 (1,000.00) -40.00%
0116153-530900 IT Services 6,991.76 5,630.00 7,000.00 4,723.56 7,000.00 7,000.00 - 0.00%
0116153-534400 Postage 9,069.01 13,666.91 15,000.00 1,220.71 8,000.00 8,000.00 (7,000.00) -46.67%
0116153-534500 Printing and Mailing Services 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 #DIV/0! Includ 
0116153-538201 Secure Document 960.00 3,250.00 - #DIV/0!
0116157-573100 Professional Associations 225.00 365.00 500.00 125.00 500.00 500.00 - 0.00% Includ 
0116154-542300 General Office Supplies 2,281.68 2,873.19 600.00 (600.00) -100.00%
0116155-558700 Licensing /Permit Materials 40.00 - #DIV/0!
0116155-558800 Election Supplies 560.56 12,183.40 13,000.00 9,971.77 16,500.00 16,500.00 3,500.00 26.92% AMEN 
0116155-558801 Town Clerk Supplies 20,348.99 15,405.40 22,000.00 11,676.34 20,000.00 20,000.00 (2,000.00) -9.09%
0116157-579100 Software Annual License Cost 2,400.00 3,400.00 3,500.00 1,000.00 7,800.00 7,800.00 4,300.00 122.86% Includ 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 44,526.43 57,799.20 69,500.00 29,072.38 76,700.00 76,700.00 7,200.00 10.36%
161 - TOWN CLERK TOTAL 273,088.48 310,256.66 314,575.00 157,288.84 371,525.00 367,025.00 52,450.00 16.67% 
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ASSESSORS

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ASSESSORS 
MISSION STATEMENT 
The Assessor’s Department is responsible for determining the value of real and personal 
property for the purpose of taxation. Assessors are required to assess all property at its full
and fair market value as of January 1st each year. To accomplish this, they gather the
pertinent characteristics of each parcel of property and use the information to determine 
appropriate valuation schedules for various classes of property. The Assessor’s Department is 
also responsible for the administration of property tax data records and the maintaining of
parcel ownership data based upon recorded property transactions at the Registry of Deeds. 
The Assessor’s also oversee billing for motor vehicle excise tax, statutory and local
exemptions, and abatements. Finally, the Assessor’s Office oversees the billing for excise on
boats, incorporating the Environmental Police List into the Town’s system. 
ASSESSORS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 
Town Manager 
Deputy Assessor 
Assistant Assessor 
2 Full Time Clerks 
Finance Department

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FY27 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 
• Continue to cross-train staff with the goal being anyone in the office can jump in and
help where needed. This will effectively broaden the knowledge of all staff, which in
turn helps us communicate better with the taxpayers. 
• Continue to find professional training opportunities for staff that are interested in
helping them grow professionally and encourage them to succeed, specifically,
obtaining the MMA designation from the MAAO. 
• Continue to find ways to make the office more user-friendly for all, with a focus on ESL
taxpayers. 
• Continue to update the website. 
• Retain the Near Map GIS layer, which can be used by all city departments but will be 
helpful to the Assessor’s Office due to changing detection technology and aerial 
flyovers three times per year. 
• Review all Exempt Properties to satisfy the DOR requirements. 
FY26 SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
• Collected $349,398 in New Growth. Proud of the office as this was the first year
there were not a lot of outstanding permits to be entered and valued as compared
to the last 2 years. 
• Office restructured and hired within an Assessor, Assistant Assessor and Principal
Clerk. Hired a Senior Clerk. 
• Completed all year end duties include Classification Hearing, DOR reporting, and bill
files. 
• Over 593 properties were inspected. Inspections were for building permits, sales,
taxpayer requests, abatements, and 10-year cyclical inspections. 
• Received and processed 1,149 permits into Vision. 
• Reviewed, inspected, and processed 27 Real Estate/Personal Property Abatement
Applications with 1 ATB case filed. Collaborated with Consultant to resolve ATB
before it went to the ATB Board. 
• Reviewed and processed 164 Statutory Exemptions. Implemented a new checklist to
ensure all qualified veterans and seniors returned forms. 
• Continue to use monthly permit reports from Open Gov which assists in maintaining
up to date data, eliminating errors of missing permits and possible new growth. 
• Updated CAI Mapping and GIS to be consistent with the Commonwealth of Mass
Guidelines. 
• Continued to cross-train staff that are interested in broadening their knowledge of
assessing. Assistant Assessor and Principal Clerk have completed Course 101 with
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• Continue to cross- reference our Softright database with the Treasurer’s Office, 
Harbormaster, and Environmental Police that resulted in an annual increase in excise
boat bills. 
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES OR INITIATIVES 
There are no significant budget changes except for contractual increases and increases with
our vendors. 
This will be the first year in many years that the office is fully staffed to include a full-time
Assessor, full-time Assistant Assessor and 2 full-time clerks.

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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 
Deeds 
Sales Verifications 
Property Name Changes
Address Changes 
Value Properties 
Determine New Growth
Set Tax Rate 
Assess Property Taxes
Abate & Exempt Taxes
Manage Overlay Account
Assess Local Excises 
Issue Exemptions 
Elderly Exemption
Blind Exemption
Surviving Spouse
Disabled Veteran
Exemption 
Senior Work Off Program 
Administer Excise 
Motor Vehicle Excise
Boat Excise
Commitment Tax List 
Abatements 
Property
Auto
Boat 
Department of Revenue 
Division of Local Services 
Supervise Local Taxation
and Finance 
Monitor Revaluations
Certify Local Assessments
DOR Certified 
Establish Assessment
Administration 
Customer Service 
Telephone 
Counter Walk-ins
Homeowners
Business Owners
Attorneys
Realtors 
National Grid
Abutters
Lists/Labels 
Permits 
Permit Inspections
Additions 
Condo Conversions
Demolitions
Improvements
Alterations

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PERFORMANCE MEASURES 
The Assessing Department pie chart demonstrates how Assessing time is divided among the
major functional areas over a year. 
ASSESSORS OFFICE DUTIES TOWN OF WINTHROP 
5% 
5% 5% 
Valuation 75.% 
10% 
75% 
Taxpayer Services 10.% 
Data Entry 5.% 
Research 5.% 
Personal Property 5.% 
The Town Manager appoints the Deputy Assessor to oversee the daily operations of the 
Assessor’s Office. The Council appoints the Board of Assessors (3 members). The Assessors are 
required by Massachusetts Law to list and value all real and personal property, 5800+
accounts. The valuations are subject to ad valorem taxation on the assessment roll each
year. Assessed values in Massachusetts are based on “full and fair cash value” , or 100 percent
of fair market value . 
Assessors are required to submit these values to the State Department of Revenue for
certification every five years . In the years between certification, Assessors must also maintain 
the values . This is done so that the property taxpayer pays his or her fair share of the cost of
local government, in proportion to the amount of money the property is worth, on a yearly
basis rather than every three years. 
Building permits and lot splits are reviewed and updated yearly for growth by the Assessor.
Real Estate and Personal Property Abatements are analyzed by the Assessor and reviewed
and acted upon by the Board of Assessors. Real Estate Exemptions are also analyzed by the
Assessor and reviewed and acted upon by the Board of Assessors. 
The Assessors are required to annually assess taxes in an amount sufficient to cover the State
and Local appropriations chargeable to the Town. These taxes assessed will include State and
County assessments which have been duly certified by the Board and local appropriations
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Yearly Assessors are updated with all changes in municipal laws and must attend seminars 
and courses to keep their designations current. The Assessment systems within the Assessor’s 
Office are constantly being updated and various training seminars and workshops must be
attended yearly to keep up with the system changes. 
In addition, the Assessing Staff administers the Motor Vehicle and Boat Excise taxes. Assessors
must yearly verify a list of boats habitually moored or docked within their borders. Listings
from the Massachusetts Environmental Police, individual Yacht Clubs and Marinas and the
Harbor Master lists are verified, compiled, and committed to the Collector numbering 900+
excise bills. The Motor Vehicle list comes directly from the Registry of Motor Vehicles with
11,000+ accounts yearly. Both Motor Vehicle and Boat Excise tax bills are committed to the 
Collector, and any abatement must be processed through the Assessor’s Office. 
The Assessor’s office also keeps track of and issues Exemption Forms to include elderly, blind, 
surviving spouses and veterans. Abatements are made for those who qualify for an
exemption and for those participating in the Senior Work Off Program. 
Staff in the Assessor’s Office also provide certified abutters lists as well as information, 
research, materials, and related assistance to all boards, committees, commissions, and the
public. Daily and monthly approval of permits as well as monthly entry of Deeds. 
Some of the Assessing Departments duties include telephone work, counter walk-ins, and
questions from but not limited to property owners, business owners, attorneys, realtors,
National Grid, USPS, surveyors, boat owners and any other source that may have a question
regarding Real Property, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle and Boat Excise Tax. 
Also, the Assessing Department works with and provides information to the Tax Office,
Building Department, DPW, Harbormaster and any other department that may need our
assistance to ensure that we provide and maintain good customer service and a quality of
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July 1 Fiscal Year begins 
1 st Quarter preliminary tax bill issued. 
(The first of two equal amounts; estimated
tax bills are based on the PRIOR fiscal year
taxes). 
August 1 1 st Quarter preliminary tax due 
Personal exemption renewal applications
mailed. 
September Residential exemption applications mailed
to new owners who purchased property in
previous calendar year. 
October 1 2 nd Quarter preliminary tax bill issued (the
second of two equal and preliminary tax
bills based on PRIOR fiscal year taxes). 
November 1 2 nd Quarter tax due* 
Late December – January 1 Tax Rate set and 3 rd Quarter actual tax bill
issued (bill reflects the actual value and tax
rate for fiscal year 
January 1 
January 1 – 
February 1 
Property Tax Assessment Date for the
following fiscal year. Abatement
application filing period begins. 
Filing period for certain personal
exemptions begins (Elderly, Blind, Surviving
Spouse, Disable Veteran, etc.). 
February 1 3 rd Quarter tax due* Abatement filing
period ends. Applications for certain
exemptions filing deadline* 
February – May Review of Abatement and exemption
applications – Notice of Decision mailed. 
March 1 Owners of taxable Personal Property must
file Form of List. Final date for charitable
organizations for file Form 3ABC 
May 1 4 th Quarter tax due 
June 30 Fiscal year ends

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PERSONNEL SUMMARY 
FY2026 FY2027 Changes 
Assessor 1 part time 1 full time Full time assessor 
Assistant Assessor 1 1 Full-time assistant assessor 
Senior Clerk 
Principal Clerk 
2 2 2 full time clerks 
Consultant 2 2 No change 
Board of Assessors 3 3 No change 
PERSONNEL NOTES 
FY2027 – The following is based on restructuring the Assessor’s Office. 
Assessor – (Benefit eligible) 
Assistant Assessor – (Benefit eligible) 
2 Clerks – Full time (Benefit eligible) 
Consultant – Hours vary by need – Not benefit eligible. 
Board of Assessor – Not benefit eligible.

141 - ASSESSING FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0114151-511100 Personnel 210,699.76 233,112.48 257,240.60 103,378.86 261,538.81 261,538.81 4,298.21 1.67%
0114151-514600 Longevity 2,450.00 1,175.00 1,225.00 2,050.00 2,050.00 2,050.00 825.00 67.35% k hicke
0114151-519690 Auto Stipend 1,300.00 1,300.00 Moved 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 213,149.76 234,287.48 258,465.60 105,428.86 264,888.81 264,888.81 6,423.21 2.49%
0114152-527400 Equipment Leases 684.00 518.22 700.00 85.00 700.00 700.00 - 0.00%
0114153-530500 Consulting 39,875.00 24,650.00 72,360.00 24,260.00 63,140.00 63,140.00 (9,220.00) -12.74% include
0114153-530702 Training Services 3,000.00 355.18 3,000.00 3,000.00 - 0.00%
0114153-534400 Postage 544.38 872.16 800.00 357.37 1,842.00 1,842.00 1,042.00 130.25%
0114154-542300 General Office Supplies 1,829.70 1,178.27 2,000.00 418.41 2,000.00 2,000.00 - 0.00%
0114557-571001 In-State Mileage 300.00 390.00 - - (300.00) -100.00% Moved 
0114157-573100 Professional Associations 175.00 633.00 1,000.00 507.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 - 0.00%
0114157-579100 Software Annual License Cost 25,583.59 30,970.91 36,522.00 34,572.00 40,029.00 40,029.00 3,507.00 9.60% 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 68,691.67 58,822.56 116,682.00 60,944.96 111,711.00 111,711.00 (4,971.00) -4.26%
141 - ASSESSING TOTAL 281,841.43 293,110.04 375,147.60 166,373.82 376,599.81 376,599.81 1,452.21 0.39% 
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MUNICIPAL HEARING

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MUNICIPAL HEARING 
MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICE MISSION 
The primary mission of the Municipal Hearing Office is the fair adjudication of fines and fees
resulting from the issuance of parking tickets and non-criminal citations in the town and
maintaining records of tickets and citations issued and their final dispositions. The MHO is
also responsible for the periodic review, development, and maintenance of fine structures for
parking tickets and non-criminal citations as well as the ordinances that govern the violations.
The MHO processes administrative appeals and conducts hearings for parking violations in
accordance with MGL Ch. 90 on all written appeals received within the time frame permitted
by law. The office also holds hearings when appeals are requested for non-criminal citations
in accordance with the provisions of MGL Ch. 40U which allows the town to hold hearings on
all non-criminal citations issued under that chapter as well as those issued in accordance with
MGL Ch. 40, sec. 21D. The department works in conjunction with the Winthrop Police 
Department, Harbormaster’s Department, and Housing Authority on addressing parking
issues. The department also works with Inspectional Services, the Harbormaster’s 
Department, the Animal Control Officer, Health Department, the Winthrop Police
Department and any other department or agency with the authority to issue a non-criminal
citation to address those violations. All non-criminal violation appeals are heard by the Town
of Winthrop. 
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 
• Continue to fairly adjudicate disputes and hearings related to parking violations and
non-criminal citations 
• Continue to revise the appeal process in order to handle an increased number of
requests in the same allotment of hours 
• Work with other departments to define a process with the courts to follow-up on
unpaid citations issued in accordance with MGL Ch. 40, sec. 21D 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
• Continued to identify conflicts between town ordinances and signage or practices so
they can be resolved. 
• Revised appeal processing to improve response times while handling a nearly 40%
increase in workload. 
• Continuing to improve internal access to data related to non-criminal citations and
associated reports. 
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES OR INITIATIVES 
• Requesting an increase of $7,500 (30.61%) to the processing services line. This line is
a shared expense with the Tax Office which covers the cost of data entry and
processing for parking tickets, printing and mailing of late notices, automated
application of late fees and RMV marks for non-payment, as well as access for both
departments to the system used to view and maintain these records. The costs are
based on the number of tickets written and entered into the system. Over the first
five months of FY26, the cost has averaged nearly $2,500 per month, leaving us
looking at a potential deficit in this line item for FY26 with a projected cost of
approximately $30,000 with only $24,500 budgeted. This request brings the line item
up to projected spending with a small allowance for further increases. 
• Requesting level funding of the office supply line. This line was once just over $2,200
as opposed to where it fell to and where it is today. It is hoped that the requested
amount will cover the needs of the office even in the face of continued increases in
the cost of supplies. (For example, toner for the printer is nearly 20% more expensive
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• Requesting $400 for an Otter AI subscription on the recommendation of the Assistant
Town Manager. This service will assist in the transcription of meetings and hearings,
cutting down on the time needed to review the recordings manually. 
• Requesting $4570 to the Paper Materials line to pay for parking ticket stock. Even
with the addition of the handheld machines, we still need to maintain a stock of
traditional tickets. This will pay for a reduced order with a recent quote. This cost is
being moved to this line from where it used to reside. 
• Requesting a 10% increase in the Licensing Permit Materials line and that this line be 
removed from this budget and be added to the Treasurer/Collector’s budget. This was 
intended to be used to pay for parking tickets and non-criminal citations to be written,
however, it has been used to pay for Resident Parking Permits, leaving this
department without the necessary funds for ticket stock. Since the resident parking 
program is under the purview of the Treasurer/Collector’s office by ordinance, this 
line should be in their budget if it is being used for that expense. This request reflects
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 
Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) 
Serve as the Parking Department representative on
the committee and current chair 
Inform the Town Manager of requests for agenda
items or pass on to the appropriate department if
found to be an operational issue 
Draft agendas based on items approved for
committee review by the Town Manager or
referred by the Town Council 
Draft minutes and pass committee
recommendations on to the Town Manager, draft
motions when necessary 
Parking 
Review resident complaints about parking issues
and pass on to enforcing departments if necessary 
Review & fulfill requests for parking placards or
refer them to the appropriate issuing department 
Assistance to Other
Departments 
Work with issuing
departments to
resolve issues related
to parking & non-
criminal enforcement 
Respond to
department & board
requests for
ordinance information
and reports on
enforcement activity 
Work with issuing
departments to locate
violator information
when needed 
Assist the Tax
Collector with issues
related to the
resident parking
program 
Public Inquiries 
Respond to inquiries
related to parking,
enforcement efforts,
ordinances and
violations 
Printed Materials &
Digital Media 
Replenish ticket &
citation stock for issuing
departments 
Print necessary placards
for Police,
Harbormaster, and
other departments as
authorized by ordinance 
Periodically redesign
placards, permits,
tickets, citations, and
other printed matter
and digital media 
Update parking, non-
criminal enforcement,
TSAC, and town web
pages as needed 
Laws & Ordinances 
Periodically recommend
ordinance changes
based on issues facing
the community related
to parking and non-
criminal enforcement 
Periodically review fine
amounts and
recommend changes if
appropriate 
Notify departments
when conflicts are found
between ordinances and
signage, compliance, or
processes and
recommend solutions 
Keep issuing departments
informed of updated
ordinances and
regulations 
Assist with drafting
ordinances &
amendments 
File and Data Management 
Update information in
parking and citation
databases when errors or
omissions are found 
Ensure non-criminal
citations are entered in the
database by the issuing
departments or enter them
if needed 
Maintain and add
functionality to the non-
criminal citation database
as needed 
Maintain required file
copies of parking tickets
and non-criminal citations 
Maintain files of appeal
decisions and other
necessary information 
Non-Criminal Late
Notices, Fees, & Liens 
Periodically run report
of past due non-criminal
citations 
Add late fees when
required 
Create and send
appropriate late notices
to violators 
Annually prepare a list
of 40U citations that are
more than 30 days past
due so the balances can
be added as a lien to the
properties 
Appeals & Hearings 
Process administrative
(written) appeals of
parking tickets 
Hold hearings upon
request, scheduling
them monthly 
Process appeals of non-
criminal citations
issued under MGL Ch.
40U and Ch. 40, sec.
21D and hold hearings
as necessary 
Draft and send appeal
and hearing decisions 
Enter all appeal and
hearing decisions into
the appropriate
databases 
Inform the court of
issues being appealed
to their jurisdiction
when necessary 
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES 
Performance measures for the Municipal Hearing Office are difficult since any workloads
dependent on the issuance of tickets and citations will vary depending on both the number of
violations issued by the enforcing departments as well as overall compliance by the public. While
the town obviously collects revenue based on the fines for the violations, the tickets and citations
are also supposed to be educational by informing the violators that they did something that needs
correction. Additionally, the collection of fines is also conducted by a separate department,
leaving most measurements available actually reflecting the work of the issuing and collecting
departments rather than the Municipal Hearing Office. 
This chart demonstrates how time is generally divided among the duties and tasks of the
Municipal Hearing office over the course of a year. This division of time among these areas
remains relatively consistent with usually only minor changes from year to year and some overlap
in the categories a particular task may fall into. On the occasions where the workload in a
particular category is lighter than usual, that time is used to work on other tasks, duties, or
programs that need additional attention. Parking ticket appeals and responding to public 
inquiries & correspondence take up the largest portion of the office’s time followed by providing 
assistance to other departments, boards, and committees and work on issues for the
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This chart shows the number of parking tickets issued each year, the number of parking appeals
processed in the same time frame, and the percentage of tickets that are appealed. In CY 2021, 3477
tickets were issued and 273 were appealed, for an 7.85% appeal rate. In CY 2022, 5039 tickets were
issued and 437 were appealed, for a 14.57% appeal rate. In CY 2023, 5076 tickets were issued and
502 were appealed, for a 9.89% appeal rate. In CY 2024, 6812 tickets were issued and 579 were
appealed, for an 8.5% appeal rate. 
In March of 2025, the police department started using handheld computing devices and printers for
the majority of parking tickets. This has resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of tickets
issued due to their speed and ease of use. In CY 2025, 10,514 tickets were issued and 807 were
appealed. This is a 7.69% appeal rate, with a year-to-year increase in appeals of 39.72%. 
For clarification, this is based on the number of tickets issued, not violations. The difference is that
one ticket can be issued for multiple violations. 
In addition to parking ticket appeals, this office also handles appeals and late notices for non-criminal 
citations, the majority of which are issued by Inspectional Services and The Harbormaster’s office. In
CY 2025, The Harbormaster’s office significantly increased their enforcement efforts, issuing 584 
citations, up from 41in 2024. This effort, while necessary, has led to an increase in appeals
processed and late notices sent by this office.

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PERSONNEL SUMMARY 
FY 2024 FTE FY 2026 FTE FY 2026 FTE CHANGE 
Hearing Officer 0.54 0.54 0.54 0.00 
Total Full Time Equivalents 0.54 0.54 0.54 0.00 
PERSONNEL NOTES 
FTEs are based on a 35-hour work week and are benefit eligible. The Hearing Officer is a
19 hour per week position which is not benefit eligible.

293 - MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICE FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0129351-511100 Personnel 21,472.62 22,620.25 22,363.50 11,062.59 22,922.59 22,922.59 559.09 2.50%
0129351-514600 Longevity 637.86 922.93 922.93 922.93 285.07 44.69%
0129351-519600 Stipend - #DIV/0! 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 21,472.62 22,620.25 23,001.36 11,985.52 23,845.52 23,845.52 844.16 3.67% 
0129353-530701 Conference Fees - - #DIV/0!
0129353-530800 Processing Services 15,625.00 19,746.50 24,500.00 15,543.00 - - (24,500.00) -100.00% Transferred 
0129353-534200 Internet Access 400.00 400.00 400.00 #DIV/0! Subscription 
0129353-534400 Postage 741.61 185.99 1,400.00 225.25 1,400.00 1,400.00 - 0.00%
0129354-542200 Paper Materials 4,570.00 4,570.00 4,570.00 #DIV/0!
0129354-542300 General Office Supplies 1,338.28 1,146.78 1,400.00 265.12 1,400.00 1,400.00 - 0.00%
0129355-558700 Licensing Permit Materials 5,886.50 5,173.78 4,961.00 (4,961.00) -100.00% Transferred 
0129357-571001 In-State Mileage 100.00 100.00 100.00 - 0.00% 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 23,591.39 26,253.05 32,361.00 16,033.37 7,870.00 7,870.00 (24,491.00) -75.68% 
0129358-587400 Replacement Computer Equipment 1,450.00 - #DIV/0! 
CAPITAL SUB-TOTAL: 1,450.00 - - - - - - #DIV/0!
293 - MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICE TOTAL 46,514.01 48,873.30 55,362.36 28,018.89 31,715.52 31,715.52 (23,646.84) -42.71% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

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HUMAN RESOURCES

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HUMAN RESOURCES 
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION 
The Human Resources Department provides leadership, guidance, and support to all Town
and School departments. Core responsibilities include administration of employee benefits;
coordination of townwide training and workforce development initiatives; maintenance of a
market-responsive compensation system; and oversight of the consistent and uniform
administration of collective bargaining agreements. The department ensures compliance with
employment laws and safety standards, administers drug-free workplace programs, and
promotes fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants. 
DEPARTMENT MISSION 
The mission of the Department of Human Resources is to promote and support organizational
excellence through effective human resources programming administered in an environment
that embraces diversity, quality customer service and professional development. 
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 
Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs 
Human Resources will continue targeted efforts to reduce workers’ compensation expenses 
by collaborating with our managed care organization and Town departments. This includes: 
• Strengthening injury and accident reporting procedures 
• Expanding employee safety training 
• Improving transitional duty and return-to-work programs 
• Enhancing claims management to ensure appropriate medical care and timely case
resolution 
Optimize the Onboarding Process 
We will continue improving the onboarding experience for all new employees by: 
• Collecting structured feedback from new hires 
• Tracking retention, productivity, and engagement indicators 
• Streamlining onboarding materials, technology access, and benefits enrollment 
Implement Additional SMART Goals Across HR Functions 
Human Resources will integrate SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant,
Time-bound) into departmental planning and employee development programs to increase
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Strengthen Employee Feedback Practices 
We will reinforce the importance of meaningful and constructive employee feedback.
Encouraging supervisors to provide timely, specific, and positive feedback increases job
satisfaction, strengthens engagement, and boosts productivity. 
Ensure Fair and Equitable Treatment for All Employees 
HR will continue its oversight of fair hiring and employment practices consistent with Town
policies and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) standards. This includes continuous
monitoring of compliance and equitable application of HR policies. 
Update and Modernize Job Descriptions 
The department will continue reviewing and revising all job descriptions to ensure accuracy
regarding essential duties, qualifications, physical requirements, and FLSA status.
Collaboration with Risk Management remains critical to ensure job duties align with safety
standards and to reduce future liability. 
Expand Technology Use Within HR 
We will continue implementing updated HR technology and policies to improve efficiency,
communication, and service delivery across all Town departments. Enhanced systems will
support best practices and streamline day-to-day operations. 
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES OR INITIATIVES 
Benefits Coordinator Position – Title Change and 10% Salary Adjustment 
The 10% adjustment is requested to ensure compensation remains competitive with
comparable municipal HR support roles and accurately reflects the expanded responsibilities 
of the position. This role has not received a merit increase since the employee’s hire in 2022,
despite requests submitted during each budget cycle. The Town’s own s alary survey classified
the position as a Grade B, with an established minimum of $28.80 per hour and a maximum of
$38.02 per hour. The requested adjustment places the position appropriately within this
range, rather than at the bottom of the scale. In addition to managing benefit programs, the
Benefits Coordinator now performs higher-level work in onboarding, recruitment support,
compliance reporting (GIC, MTRS, ACA), and employee and retiree customer service. The
increasing complexity and volume of these responsibilities make retention critical. Without
this adjustment, the role is at risk of falling below market, which could result in recruitment
challenges and service disruption for both Town and School employees. The requested
increase is both market-justified and operationally necessary to maintain continuity in a
department serving more than 600 active and retired employees.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS FY2026 
• Strengthened rapport and communication with department heads and supervisors
regarding employee incidents, disciplinary documentation, and evaluation processes. 
• Improved coordination across departments related to accident reporting and injury
management. 
• Achieved a notable reduction in unemployment costs. 
• Successfully transitioned long- term workers’ compensation claimants back to active duty. 
• Enhanced consistency and compliance in employee relations practices. 
PROGRAMS & SERVICES 
Human Resources oversees all employee benefit programs, including health insurance, dental 
insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, unemployment, and workers’ compensation for 
both Town and School employees. 
The department also supports labor negotiations by preparing data, conducting research, and
coordinating communication between departments and bargaining units. 
PERSONNEL SUMMARY 
FTE FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 Change 
Human Resources Director 1 1 1 0 
Benefits Coordinator 1 1 1 0 
TOTAL FTE: 2 2 2 0

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 
Human 
Resources Director 
Benefits 
Coordinator

153 - HUMAN RESOURCES FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0115351-511100 Personnel 114,005.84 116,856.16 119,566.72 58,735.23 124,237.40 124,237.40 4,670.68 3.91% Beth Has n 
0115351-514600 Longevity 1,900.00 2,075.00 2,075.00 2,825.00 2,825.00 2,825.00 750.00 36.14% 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 115,905.84 118,931.16 121,641.72 61,560.23 127,062.40 127,062.40 5,420.68 4.46% 
0115353-530702 Training Services 275.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 - 0.00%
0115353-534400 Postage 1.91 2.71 50.00 109.66 50.00 50.00 - 0.00%
0115354-542300 General Office Supplies 655.50 81.98 850.00 850.00 850.00 - 0.00%
0115357-573100 Professional Associations - 275.00 300.00 300.00 25.00 9.09% 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 657.41 359.69 4,175.00 109.66 4,200.00 4,200.00 25.00 0.60%
153 - HUMAN RESOURCES TOTAL 116,563.25 119,290.85 125,816.72 61,669.89 131,262.40 131,262.40 5,445.68 4.33% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

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WINTHROP POLICE
DEPARTMENT

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POLICE 
DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT 
“Dedicated to providing the highest degree of balanced 
law enforcement service for the Town of Winthrop while
maintaining traditions of fairness, professionalism, and 
integrity.” 
POLICE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART:

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WPD GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 
• Continue to improve the balance of enforcement and community engagement to fulfill
our obligation to provide professional quality policing services to the community and
improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. 
• Continue to improve our partnerships with public health and the school department to
provide services for those in need and a safe learning environment. 
• Continuing to improve the environmental and cultural working conditions within the
Winthrop Police Department 
• Continue to improve and sustain an internal training program for defensive tactics,
active shooter, and de-escalation skills. 
WPD ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2025 
• In our efforts to establish a self-sustaining training program. Several officers have
completed training and are certified to train in firearms, taser, CPR, defensive tactics,
and active shooters. 
• Purchased Firearms simulator, ballistic shields, both pistol and rifle air soft duplicates
for scenario-based training for active shooters. 
• Improved the environmental working conditions in the Winthrop Police Station 
• Increased confidence within the community through non-enforcement related
activities. 
• We have regular staffing for traffic enforcement through grant funding. 
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES OR INITIATIVES 
Advocate for capital improvements to repoint the masonry, repair trim on the exterior of the
building, and a new roof. 
PROGRAM AND SERVICES 
The department will continue to strive to provide a balance of police services to the
community through enforcement and non-enforcement related activities. 
PERFORMANCE MEASURES 
The department will continue to use data driven initiatives to deploy investigative resources,
patrol resources, and traffic enforcement. The department will utilize the annual report to
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accountable.

210 - POLICE DEPARTMENT FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0121051-511100 Personnel 2,654,560.34 2,866,585.56 2,921,934.06 1,472,676.68 3,040,375.00 3,040,375.00 118,440.94 4.05%
0121051-511101 Parking Enforcement Personnel 27,728.85 42,351.00 16,596.63 42,351.00 40,000.00 (2,351.00) -5.55%
0121051-513100 Overtime 583,958.79 389,037.55 450,000.00 187,919.95 460,000.00 430,000.00 (20,000.00) -4.44%
0121051-514200 Educational Credits 43,000.00 - - #DIV/0!
Night Differential 158,210.26 21,675.48 164,500.00 130,000.00 (28,210.26) -17.83%
Detective Stipend 40,000.00 7,108.84 40,800.00 40,000.00 - 0.00%
0121051-514500 Holiday 130,037.98 137,526.88 144,624.00 61,801.56 147,517.00 140,000.00 (4,624.00) -3.20%
0121051-514600 Longevity 98,128.84 103,983.48 107,556.81 94,347.81 107,557.00 107,557.00 0.19 0.00%
0121051-514700 Quinn Bill 191,359.25 394,866.04 388,009.90 213,243.98 475,525.00 445,000.00 56,990.10 14.69%
0121051-519300 Uniform Allowance 27,050.00 29,550.00 33,000.00 56,400.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 22,000.00 66.67% 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 3,728,095.20 3,949,278.36 4,285,686.03 2,131,770.93 4,533,625.00 4,427,932.00 142,245.97 3.32% 
0121052-521100 Electricity 13,084.71 11,692.65 22,050.00 8,671.59 22,050.00 20,000.00 (2,050.00) -9.30%
0121052-521200 Heating Fuel 9,086.25 4,774.59 21,000.00 1,168.78 21,000.00 15,000.00 (6,000.00) -28.57%
0121052-524100 Repair/Maint Buldings - #DIV/0!
0121052-524106 Repair/Maintenance of Vehicles 13,399.13 23,564.87 22,000.00 2,731.78 22,000.00 22,000.00 - 0.00%
0121052-527400 Equipment Leases 4,333.96 4,392.44 4,800.00 1,186.96 4,800.00 4,800.00 - 0.00%
0121052-529001 Cleaning Services 7,587.11 15,589.33 10,500.00 9,564.70 26,000.00 22,000.00 11,500.00 109.52%
0121053-530400 Legal Services 25,229.92 11,668.59 20,000.00 3,069.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 - 0.00%
0121053-530702 Training Services 45,709.22 43,361.04 50,000.00 11,683.77 50,000.00 50,000.00 - 0.00%
0121053-530900 IT Services 50,163.24 51,218.85 55,000.00 35,541.75 56,500.00 60,000.00 5,000.00 9.09%
0121053-534100 Telecommunications 8,434.88 5,646.32 10,000.00 2,876.40 10,000.00 8,000.00 (2,000.00) -20.00%
0121053-534103 Cell Phones - Town Owned 3,015.03 13,935.82 12,000.00 8,215.10 17,500.00 17,000.00 5,000.00 41.67%
0121053-534104 Fax Lines 821.75 1,448.90 2,050.00 722.50 1,600.00 1,600.00 (450.00) -21.95%
0121053-534200 Internet Acess 7,136.27 6,356.81 8,000.00 - 8,000.00 8,000.00 - 0.00%
0121053-534400 Postage 548.85 876.00 1,250.00 335.39 1,250.00 1,250.00 - 0.00%
0121053-538201 Secure Document Destruction 680.94 453.96 2,500.00 340.47 1,500.00 1,500.00 (1,000.00) -40.00%
0121054-542300 General Office Supplies 8,144.22 8,201.99 9,000.00 4,732.06 9,500.00 9,500.00 500.00 5.56%
0121054-548200 Automobile Parts 8,432.43 7,388.49 11,000.00 3,827.57 10,000.00 10,000.00 (1,000.00) -9.09%
0121054-549200 Regional Lockup 6,450.00 7,500.00 9,000.00 150.00 7,500.00 7,500.00 (1,500.00) -16.67%
0121055-558100 Public Safety Supplies 14,981.19 22,300.16 18,500.00 10,960.36 18,500.00 18,500.00 - 0.00%
0121055-558401 Uniforms 5,214.15 8,702.86 12,500.00 3,970.66 10,000.00 10,000.00 (2,500.00) -20.00%
0121057-573100 Professional Associations 7,906.00 10,037.88 10,000.00 8,007.88 10,000.00 10,000.00 - 0.00%
0121057-579100 Software Annual License Cost 11,638.08 13,285.76 15,500.00 16,514.97 17,500.00 17,500.00 2,000.00 12.90% 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 251,997.33 272,397.31 326,650.00 134,271.69 345,200.00 334,150.00 7,500.00 2.30% 
0121058-58710020 FY20 Replacement Vehicles - #DIV/0!
0121058-587100 Replacement Automobiles - #DIV/0! 
CAPITAL SUB-TOTAL: - - - - #DIV/0! 
210 - POLICE DEPARTMENT TOTAL 3,980,092.53 4,221,675.67 4,612,336.03 2,266,042.62 4,878,825.00 4,762,082.00 149,745.97 3.25% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

292 - ANIMAL CONTROL FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0129251-511100 Personnel 51,961.52 53,147.32 54,326.00 26,839.77 55,413.00 55,685.00 1,359.00 2.50%
0129251-514600 Longevity 725.00 950.00 950.00 1,275.00 1,300.00 1,300.00 350.00 36.84% Updated 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 52,686.52 54,097.32 55,276.00 28,114.77 56,713.00 56,985.00 1,709.00 3.09% 
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0129252-524101 Repair/Maint Equipment 40.00 500.00 500.00 122.99 600.00 600.00 100.00 20.00%
0129252-524106 Repair/Maintenance of Vehicles 3,048.46 2,880.92 3,000.00 756.40 3,000.00 3,000.00 - 0.00%
0129253-530101 Medical Services 400.00 400.00 - 600.00 600.00 200.00 50.00%
0129253-530701 Conference Fees 175.00 175.00 175.00 #DIV/0!
0129253-530900 IT Services 400.00 - 400.00 400.00 - 0.00%
0129255-558401 Uniforms 793.39 648.97 850.00 268.98 850.00 850.00 - 0.00%
0129255-558900 Miscellaneous Supplies 584.36 566.74 720.00 117.16 720.00 720.00 - 0.00% 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 4,466.21 4,996.63 5,870.00 1,265.53 6,345.00 6,345.00 475.00 8.09% 
292 - ANIMAL CONTROL TOTAL 57,152.73 59,093.95 61,146.00 29,380.30 63,058.00 63,330.00 2,184.00 3.57% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget 290 - REGIONAL DISPATCH FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change C 
0129056-569500 Regional Dispatch 355,280.08 336,479.57 375,000.00 215,156.48 365,000.00 365,000.00 (10,000.00) -2.67% Decrease of Costs D 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 355,280.08 336,479.57 375,000.00 215,156.48 365,000.00 365,000.00 (10,000.00) -2.67% 
290 - REGIONAL DISPATCH TOTAL 355,280.08 336,479.57 375,000.00 215,156.48 365,000.00 365,000.00 (10,000.00) -2.67% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

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WINTHROP FIRE DEPARMENT

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WINTHROP FIRE DEPARTMENT 
MISSION STATEMENT 
The Winthrop Fire Department is dedicated to
protecting the citizens of Winthrop from fires and
other emergency situations both natural and
manmade and responding to these medical
emergencies in an efficient, professional manner. 
We are committed to providing and delivering these
services through continuing training and education of both
fire and department personnel and members of the
community, by rigorous code enforcement and by
maintaining an open, cooperative relationship with all
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 
The Winthrop Fire Department will continue to encourage its firefighters to obtain their
paramedic license. 
To lay out the groundwork for running our own ambulance service and to seek out funding
toward that goal. 
To continue to meet weekly with the design team of the new fire house. To ensure that we
come up with the best possible state-of-the-art building that the taxpayers of Winthrop
deserve. 
To increase the level of training in conjunction with law enforcement for active shooters in a
school. Homeland Security has awarded us $10,000.00 to purchase additional ballistic gear
for these situations. 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
1. Secured funding for our new E-One Pumper. Delivery is expected late March 2026. It
will replace our current Engine 2, which is 15 years old. Our current Engine 2 will be
our spare engine. We have had a Boston engine as our spare for the last 5 years (on
loan). The last time Winthrop purchased an apparatus was 11 years ago. 
2. All Winthrop Firefighters are EMT certified. In the past year we have had 3
Firefighters obtain their paramedic license – bringing the number of paramedics to 4
in our department. This is a big step into our future when we would like to operate
our own ambulance. 
3. Secured a spot in the production line for a new ladder truck – expected delivery date
is September 2028. Currently trying to secure funding – without a spot in the queue
line, we would have to wait an additional six years. Our current ladder truck is 21
years old. We took delivery of an air supply trailer ($165,000) paid for through
Homeland Security. 
TRAINING 
In the past year, the Firefighters of Winthrop have brought their level of training to new
heights: 
• 12 Firefighters have become pro board Fire Instructors 
• 12 Firefighters are now Hazmat Technicians Pro Board Certified 
• The Hazmat training required the Firefighters to fly to Alabama for the training – all
training, transportation, lodging and meals were paid for through FEMA. 
• 3 Firefighters are now Fire Life Safety educator certified.

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• 2 Captains are now trained Arson Investigators 
• All Firefighters have completed a comprehensive Safe Driver Training Program

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220 - FIRE DEPARTMENT FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0122051-511100 Personnel 2,677,134.98 2,882,108.41 3,062,789.52 1,409,612.86 3,209,516.00 $3,161,134.86 98,345.34
3.21%
0122051-511103 Sick Time 26,500.00 10,700.00 18,000.00 9,160.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 - 0.00%
0122051-513100 Overtime 284,510.63 426,182.55 300,000.00 243,932.37 300,000.00 310,000.00 10,000.00 3.33%
0122051-514200 Education Credits 4,530.00 923.50 6,000.00 - 6,000.00 6,000.00 - 0.00%
0122051-514300 Educational 30,162.00 37,954.00 40,000.00 41,416.00 40,000.00 41,500.00 1,500.00 3.75%
0122051-514500 Holiday 131,173.51 140,472.61 137,000.00 58,731.74 141,000.00 141,000.00 4,000.00 2.92%
0122051-514600 Longevity 950.00 950.00 950.00 1,275.00 1,275.00 1,275.00 325.00 0.342105 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 3,154,961.12 3,499,291.07 3,564,739.52 1,764,127.97 3,715,791.00 3,678,909.86 114,170.34 3.20% 
0122052-521100 Electricity 6,358.51 7,991.44 9,000.00 3,636.24 9,000.00 8,000.00 (1,000.00) -11.11%
0122052-521200 Heating Fuel 16,463.85 20,436.56 16,909.20 5,850.97 16,000.00 20,000.00 3,090.80 18.28%
0122052-524100 Repair/Maint Buildings 17,320.47 13,610.71 20,000.00 8,130.19 20,000.00 15,000.00 (5,000.00) -25.00%
0122052-524101 Repair/Maint Equipment 6,212.62 4,896.46 5,300.00 1,198.92 5,300.00 5,300.00 - 0.00%
0122052-524106 Repair/Maintenance of Vehicles 64,524.31 64,487.43 54,000.00 60,452.58 60,000.00 70,000.00 16,000.00 29.63%
0122052-527400 Equipment Leases 38.83 1,210.00 1,200.00 660.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 - 0.00%
0122053-530701 Conference Fees 2,000.00 - - - (2,000.00) -100.00%
0122053-530702 Training Services 38,391.16 17,265.65 44,000.00 53,955.50 44,000.00 44,000.00 - 0.00%
0122053-534100 Telecommunications 7,469.71 7,668.74 13,000.00 4,533.92 13,000.00 10,000.00 (3,000.00) -23.08%
0122053-534103 Cell Phones - Town Owned - #DIV/0!
0122054-542300 General Office Supplies 1,112.31 396.76 1,000.00 1,430.36 1,000.00 1,500.00 500.00 50.00%
0122054-545100 Cleaning Supplies 2,273.63 1,926.85 2,640.00 1,614.34 2,640.00 2,640.00 - 0.00%
0122055-550200 Preventative Medical Supplies 5,736.89 4,054.30 5,000.00 4,030.99 6,500.00 6,500.00 1,500.00 30.00%
0122055-558102 Fire Prevention Supplies 1,294.70 1,675.99 3,000.00 156.97 3,000.00 2,000.00 (1,000.00) -33.33%
0122055-558401 Uniforms 34,671.66 28,120.81 40,000.00 28,300.95 56,000.00 45,000.00 5,000.00 12.50%
0122057-571101 In-State Tolls 852.30 354.55 800.00 148.85 800.00 800.00 - 0.00%
0122057-573100 Professional Associations 5,560.00 6,862.50 7,000.00 7,077.50 7,000.00 7,000.00 - 0.00%
0122057-579100 Software Annual License Cost 22,619.84 22,824.92 23,000.00 22,410.13 23,000.00 23,000.00 - 0.00% 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 230,900.79 203,783.67 247,849.20 203,588.41 268,440.00 261,940.00 14,090.80 5.69% 
0122058-58710020 FY20 Replacement Vehicles - #DIV/0!
0122058-587100 Replacement Automobiles - - #DIV/0! 
CAPITAL SUB-TOTAL: - - - - - - - #DIV/0! 
220 - FIRE DEPARTMENT TOTAL 3,385,861.91 3,703,074.74 3,812,588.72 1,967,716.38 3,984,231.00 3,940,849.86 128,261.14 3.36% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

291 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change Co 
0129152-521100 Electricity 656.41 1,992.07 3,000.00 717.94 3,000.00 3,000.00 - 0.00%
0129152-521200 Heating Fuel 3,531.02 4,386.01 4,000.00 457.01 4,000.00 4,000.00 - 0.00%
0129152-523200 Alarm 240.00 - 240.00 240.00 - 0.00%
0129152-524106 Repair/Maintenance of Vehicles 199.93 - #DIV/0!
0129153-530702 Training Services - #DIV/0!
0129153-534100 Telecommunications 2,123.82 2,158.52 2,000.00 836.20 2,000.00 2,000.00 - 0.00%
0129153-534200 Internet Access 2,458.80 2,458.80 3,000.00 1,024.50 3,000.00 3,000.00 - 0.00%
0129154-542300 General Office Supplies - #DIV/0!
0129155-558401 Uniforms - #DIV/0!
0129157-579100 Software Annual License Cost - #DIV/0! 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 8,969.98 10,995.40 12,240.00 3,035.65 12,240.00 12,240.00 - 0.00% 
291 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TOTAL 8,969.98 10,995.40 12,240.00 3,035.65 12,240.00 12,240.00 - 0.00% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

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DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 
HIGHWAY DIVISION - CEMETERY DIVISION - BUILDING MAINTENANCE DIVISION 
MISSION STATEMENT 
The Department of Public Works conducts a variety of services vital to the community of
Winthrop. These services include the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, street signs,
streetlights, trees, sewers, water distribution, storm drains, public grounds, beaches,
cemeteries, and municipal buildings. Service also includes the oversight of the curbside
trash and recycling contract, and general engineering and public safety assistance as
needed in coordination with other Town departments. We strive to conduct our work in
a cost effective, safe, and professional manner. We are committed to achieving high
quality, effective, and responsive results with every service we provide. 
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: 
The Department of Public Works’ (DPW) operational structure consists of activities 
funded by the general fund and those funded by two enterprise accounts. In total the
department consists of 34 full-time employees and 5 part-time / seasonal employees.
There are currently 6 vacant full-time positions. The portion of the department funded
with general funds includes the Highway, Cemetery, and Building Maintenance divisions.
These divisions represent about 50% of the total workforce. The enterprise accounts
fund the Water, Sewer and Solid Waste divisions. 
The Director of Public Works is responsible for the Public Works department’s overall 
operation. On the management level the Operations Manager, Facilities Manager, two
Highway Superintendents, a Cemetery/Grounds Superintendent, and a Solid Waste
Manager assist him. The Director is responsible for staffing, budgeting, program
development, project planning, emergency management, and compliance with all
applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The Operations Manager 
oversees the Director’s priorities and daily assignments, helps administer the permitting 
program, conducts and monitors division safety training and assesses equipment and
material needs. The Facilities Manager coordinates and oversees the custodial duties,
the maintenance schedule of all Town and School owned building equipment, and all
special projects that occur within the town owned facilities. The Highway and Grounds
superintendents assist with the assignment of work and oversee the daily progress. The
Solid Waste Manager oversees the curb-side trash and recycling contract, monitors and
educates residents and businesses on proper waste and recycling disposal procedures
and assists the Director with the trash fee billing program.

DPW ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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DPW HIGHWAY DIVISION 
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: 
The Public Works Director is responsible for the overall management of the Highway Division
including licensing, regulatory reporting, staffing, procurement, and public works project 
oversight. The Operation’s Manager and the Highway and Grounds Superintendents assist the 
Director with the daily operations of the department. The Operations Manager assigns and 
oversees the Director’s priorities, administers the permitting program, conducts and monitors 
department safety training and assesses equipment and material needs. The Highway and
Grounds Superintendents assist with assignment of work and oversee the daily progress. 
Highway Division responsibilities include drainage, street and sidewalk repair, beach cleanup and
maintenance, sign installation and maintenance, traffic controls, traffic lights, street lighting, snow
plowing, snow removal and salting operations, and the maintenance of all Town vehicles and 
equipment. Additionally, the department is responsible for the operation of the Town’s fueling
station and service garage. The Highway Division is also responsible for maintaining the Town’s 
public spaces which include 10 parks, 8 parcels of land/rights of way, 8 municipal building
grounds, 3 school grounds, 4 athletic fields, 2 public beaches, as well as the care and management
of approximately 2,550 public shade trees. 
The overall FY27 budget request for the DPW Highway Division is $119,323 (10.15%) over the FY26
budget primarily due to contractual pay increases associated with the Labor and Clerical contracts,
additional overtime needs, continued material escalation, increased costs associated with
contracted services, and a $50K capital request for a new pick-up truck to replace a 2005 model. 
The major increases are outlined below: 
FY26 FY27 
Expenditure Line Adopted Submitted 
Personnel 542,777 585,409 
Longevity 3,200 4,692 
Overtime 40,000 40,800 
Storm Management 42,500 48,500 
Contract services 135,000 145,000 
Yard Waste Removal 50,000 55,000 
Annual software costs 3,250 4,000 
Capital Request (Pick-up Truck) 50,000

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DPW CEMETERY DIVISION 
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: 
The Cemetery Division is under the supervision and control of the Director of Public Works. The 
Director is responsible for staffing, procurement, budgeting, and the department’s overall 
operation of the four municipal cemeteries. Both the Operations Manager and the Cemetery & 
Grounds Superintendent assist the Director with the department’s daily obligations. The
Operation’s Manager assesses staffing, equipment, and material needs, in addition to overall 
progress. The Superintendent is responsible for the daily operations, including balancing the
workload, maintaining permanent records, and responding to requests for service. The
Department also works closely with family representatives and funeral homes to make burial
arrangements and brokering the sale of land and burial plots. 
The majority of the department’s workload is associated with interments and our stewardship of
over twenty acres of land that make up the Town’s four public cemeteries. This includes the 
cutting of the lawns, hedge trimming, weeding, tree pruning, and manicuring of the cemetery
grounds. Additionally, the Department is responsible for the management and organization of the 
Town’s drop -off facility for yard waste. The yard waste facility is open two days per week from
April through December and accepts residential yard waste and small branches. 
The FY27 budget request for the Cemetery Division is $35,306.38 (11.5%) over the FY26 adopted
budget primarily due to contractual pay increases associated with the Labor and Clerical contracts,
increases in contract services, and continued material escalation of groundskeeping supplies. 
All other line items in the Cemetery budget remain level funded from FY26. All increases are
outlined below: 
FY26 FY27 
Expenditure line Adopted Submitted 
Personnel 212,541 236,645 
Longevity 2,596 3,600 
Purchased services 20,000 25,000 
Groundskeeping Materials 15,375 17,500 
Misc. Supplies 15,375 17,500 
Annual software costs 3,250 4,000

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DPW BUILDING MAINTENANCE DIVISION 
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: 
The Building Maintenance Division also falls under the direct supervision and budgetary control of
the Director of Public Works and is managed daily by the Facilities Manager. This division is
responsible for the custodial services and maintenance of the Town Hall, Library, Police Station
and Auxiliary Police Garage, the Public Facilities Building, the Senior Center, the Ferry Terminal, 
and the EB Newton Cultural Center, as well as, assisting the School Department’s Operations 
Manager with identifying and managing the maintenance and cleaning needs at all school
buildings. The Building Maintenance staff consists of the Facilities Manager, a Custodial Foreman,
a Building Maintenance Foreman, a full-time maintenance technician, and one part-time evening
custodian. The Facilities Manager oversees hired contractors and is also responsible for purchasing
stock and supplies, creating custodial and maintenance schedules, identifying capital needs, and
overseeing work quality. 
The overall budget request for FY27 for the Building Maintenance Division has increased by
$22,801 (3.98%) over FY26. This increase is primarily due to contractual pay increases associated
with the Labor and Clerical contracts, continued increases in purchased services, increased utility
costs, and material escalation costs. 
All other line items in the Building Maintenance budget remain level funded from FY25. The
increases are outlined below: 
FY26 FY27 
Expenditure line Adopted Submitted 
Personnel 323,300 337,382 
Longevity 3,150 3,600 
Uniform Allowance 4,500 5,500 
Natural gas 17,330 17,850 
Purchased Services 135,000 137,750 
General Supplies 46,350 47,300 
Cleaning Supplies 16,950 17,250 
Annual software costs 3,250 4,000

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
GOALS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
FY27 Departmental Goals for the three General Fund Divisions include: 
• The replacement of another 2,500 square yards of damaged concrete sidewalk town-wide 
• To continue to improve ADA compliance at all sidewalks and street crossings 
• To re-surface 2.5 miles of deteriorated asphalt roadway 
• To plant 50 additional public shade trees town-wide 
• To prioritize, engineer and fund the needed drainage improvements throughout the town 
• To continue to restore and improve our public water access points, our public walkways,
and our coastal seawalls 
• Continue to utilize our new Facility Management software to prioritize scheduled building
maintenance needs and reduce costs associated with emergency repairs 
Prior year accomplishments: 
• Replaced 2,500 square yards of damaged concrete sidewalk 
• Re-surfaced 40,000 square yard of deteriorated asphalt roadway 
• Installed (8) ADA compliant pedestrian ramps with detection panels at four new crosswalks 
• Planted 80 public shade trees 
• Restored 250 linear feet of deteriorated seawalls 
• Replaced 650 linear feet of deteriorated iron fencing at the Town’s Cemetery

420 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0142051-511100 Personnel 303,409.73 311,456.50 542,777.00 217,008.08 585,408.78 573,408.78 30,631.78
5.64% 
COLA's, C
employe 
0142051-513100 Overtime 34,500.84 47,237.45 40,000.00 28,937.81 40,800.00 50,133.00 10,133.00 25.33% Storm dra 
0142051-514600 Longevity 2,687.50 3,187.50 3,200.00 4,691.67 4,692.00 4,692.00 1,492.00 46.63% Contract 
0142051-514201 License/Certification 3,905.38 6,823.35 10,250.00 3,056.60 10,250.00 10,250.00 - 0.00%
0142051-519300 Uniform Allowance 5,407.30 5,655.86 13,000.00 2,160.70 13,000.00 13,000.00 - 0.00%
0142051-519600 Stipend 45,625.77 41,782.37 42,500.00 19,411.59 48,500.00 48,500.00 6,000.00 14.12% Added re 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 395,536.52 416,143.03 651,727.00 275,266.45 702,650.78 699,983.78 48,256.78 7.40% 
0142052-521100 Electricity 9,454.32 7,863.38 18,375.00 5,389.62 18,375.00 18,375.00 - 0.00%
0142052-521104 Street Lights 39,727.54 54,040.84 47,750.00 20,045.83 47,750.00 47,750.00 - 0.00%
0142052-524107 Repair/Maint of Infrastructure Purchases 278,379.15 218,094.16 135,000.00 105,534.98 145,000.00 145,000.00 10,000.00 7.41% Increase 
0142052-524200 Electrician Services 43,762.81 45,894.52 56,000.00 - 56,000.00 56,000.00 - 0.00%
0142053-530702 Training Services 8,325.00 7,063.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 - 0.00%
0142053-538300 Police Details 29,932.50 31,000.00 30,000.00 29,800.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 - 0.00%
0142053-534101 Telecommunications 668.63 646.58 2,700.00 256.53 2,700.00 2,700.00 - 0.00%
0142053-534103 Cell Phones 3,979.11 4,080.64 6,000.00 1,587.11 6,000.00 6,000.00 - 0.00%
0142053-534400 Postage 234.28 247.97 1,000.00 250.62 1,200.00 1,200.00 200.00 20.00%
0142054-542300 General Office Supplies 3,826.11 3,187.09 4,050.00 804.30 4,250.00 4,250.00 200.00 4.94%
0142054-543700 Vehicle Maint Supplies 25,914.84 26,239.88 35,000.00 12,262.70 37,250.00 37,250.00 2,250.00 6.43% Aging fle 
0142054-546300 Groundskeeping Materials 12,539.20 16,489.90 20,000.00 2,591.15 20,000.00 20,000.00 - 0.00%
0142054-546301 Groundskeeping- School (3,950.68) - #DIV/0!
0142055-553100 Public Infrastructure Supplies 80,821.55 81,392.98 100,000.00 50,852.62 100,000.00 100,000.00 - 0.00% Increase 
0142057-579100 Annual Software License 3,250.00 3,250.00 3,250.00 3,250.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 750.00 23.08% Increase 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 536,864.36 499,490.94 469,125.00 242,625.46 482,525.00 482,525.00 13,400.00 2.86% 
0142058-588178 FY20 Loader - FY27 Pick up Truck request - - #DIV/0!
0142058-588179 FY20 Backhoe - #DIV/0!
0142058-588180 FY20 Dump Truck - #DIV/0!
0142058-581200 Yard Waste Removal 59,600.00 50,000.00 55,000.00 33,862.77 60,000.00 60,000.00 5,000.00 9.09% 
CAPITAL SUB-TOTAL: 59,600.00 50,000.00 55,000.00 33,862.77 60,000.00 60,000.00 5,000.00 9.09% 
420 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TOTAL 992,000.88 965,633.97 1,175,852.00 551,754.68 1,245,175.78 1,242,508.78 66,656.78 5.67% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

491 - CEMETERY DEPARTMENT FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0149151-511100 Personnel 182,713.97 174,009.34 212,541.46 101,166.84 226,645.00 226,645.00 14,103.54 6.64% 
COLA's,contrac
employees, an 
0149151-513100 Overtime 16,708.36 17,393.82 19,000.00 6,772.42 19,000.00 19,000.00 - 0.00%
0149151-514201 License/Certification 1,000.00 - 1,000.00 1,000.00 - 0.00%
0149151-514600 Longevity 1,583.33 2,533.33 2,596.66 3,600.00 3,600.00 3,600.00 1,003.34 38.64% Contractual ob 
0149151-519300 Uniform Allowance 2,054.48 1,799.81 2,800.00 1,300.79 3,000.00 3,000.00 200.00 7.14% Contractual ob 
0149151-519600 Stipend 7,999.94 6,499.95 10,000.00 4,730.81 10,000.00 10,000.00 - 0.00% 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 211,060.08 202,236.25 247,938.12 117,570.86 263,245.00 263,245.00 15,306.88 6.17% 
0149151-525200 Purchased Services - - 20,000.00 20,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 5,000.00 25.00% Increased outs 
0149153-530702 Training Services 4,900.00 356.64 5,000.00 - 5,000.00 5,000.00 - 0.00%
0149154-546300 Groundskeeping Materials 2,710.00 14,965.00 15,375.00 20,913.57 17,500.00 17,500.00 2,125.00 13.82% Increased mate 
0149155-558900 Misc Supplies 14,658.75 14,247.18 15,375.00 12,390.00 17,500.00 17,500.00 2,125.00 13.82% Increased mate 
0149157-579100 Annual Software License 3,250.00 3,249.91 3,250.00 3,111.97 4,000.00 4,000.00 750.00 23.08% Increased host 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 25,518.75 32,818.73 59,000.00 56,415.54 69,000.00 69,000.00 10,000.00 16.95% 
491 - CEMETERY DEPARTMENT TOTAL 236,578.83 235,054.98 306,938.12 173,986.40 332,245.00 332,245.00 25,306.88 8.24% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

192 - DPW BUILDING MAINTENANCE FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0119251-511100 Personnel 248,372.96 265,367.10 323,300.00 125,397.01 337,382.28 337,382.28 14,082.28 4.36% COLA's, Contractua
employees. And con 
0119251-513100 Overtime 4,152.62 6,002.20 8,000.00 2,490.98 8,000.00 8,000.00 - 0.00%
0119251-514201 License/Certification 223.00 5,250.00 50.00 5,250.00 5,250.00 - 0.00%
0119251-514600 Longevity 2,200.00 3,150.00 3,150.00 4,875.00 3,600.00 3,600.00 450.00 14.29% Contractual obligati 
0119251-519300 Uniform Allowance 3,152.81 4,500.00 4,500.00 1,604.92 5,500.00 5,500.00 1,000.00 22.22% Contractual obligati 
0119251-519600 Stipend 10,000.38 10,048.46 10,001.00 4,952.11 12,000.00 12,000.00 1,999.00 19.99% Added responsibilit 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 267,878.77 289,290.76 354,201.00 139,370.02 371,732.28 371,732.28 17,531.28 4.95% 
0119252-521200 Natural Gas 21,476.54 23,750.59 17,330.00 6,132.85 17,850.00 17,850.00 520.00 3.00% Anticipated utility r 
0119252-524100 Repair/Maint Bldgs Purch Svcs 117,107.80 97,431.03 135,000.00 37,463.84 137,750.00 137,750.00 2,750.00 2.04% Prevailing wage incr 
0119254-543900 General Repair/Maint Supplies 39,092.61 39,779.55 46,350.00 26,379.47 47,300.00 47,300.00 950.00 2.05% Increased material & 
0119254-545100 Cleaning Supplies 13,296.30 10,174.66 16,950.00 4,895.77 17,250.00 17,250.00 300.00 1.77% Increased material 
0119257-579100 Annual Software License Cost 3,250.00 3,250.00 3,250.00 3,250.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 750.00 23.08% Increase in hosting 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 194,223.25 174,385.83 218,880.00 78,121.93 224,150.00 224,150.00 5,270.00 2.41%
192 - DPW BUILDING MAINTENEANCE TOTAL 462,102.02 463,676.59 573,081.00 217,491.95 595,882.28 595,882.28 22,801.28 3.98% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

423 - SNOW & ICE FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2026 FY2027 FY2027 $ %
Account Number Account Description Actual Actual Budget Actual 12/31/2025 Dept. Request Town Mgr. Change Change 
0142351-512120 Snow/Ice Manpower 28,126.46 89,199.88 4,570.77 - #DIV/0! 
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 28,126.46 89,199.88 - 4,570.77 - - - #DIV/0! 
- #DIV/0!
0142355-553201 Snow Removal Supplies 101,244.51 294,876.90 135,000.00 38,599.26 135,000.00 135,000.00 - 0.00% *This is knowing 
EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 101,244.51 294,876.90 135,000.00 38,599.26 135,000.00 135,000.00 - 0.00%
423 - SNOW & ICE TOTAL 129,370.97 384,076.78 135,000.00 43,170.03 135,000.00 135,000.00 - 0.00% 
Town Manager Recommended Budget
FY27 Operating Budget

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WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY & MUSEUM 
MISSION 
The Mission of the Winthrop Public Library & Museum is to provide free public library service to
all citizens of Winthrop. The Library will provide a wide range of print and non-print media for
recreational and personal development. The Library will also preserve and provide access to a
Museum collection covering both history and art in the community. 
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 
• Now that the study rooms are almost complete, the next step will be to clean up the
remaining space and develop a work area for maker space projects and other
programming. 
• We are receiving a batch of Chromebooks and desktop computers from a grant through
the State Broadband Office, under the umbrella of CASA. The Chromebooks will be made
available for circulation, and the desktops will be set up for training classes on using
computers. 
• Continue to maintain an accessible collection, staying on top of purchasing and weeding. 
• From the previous year, implement a Hot Titles to boost circulation numbers and better 
respond to patron needs. A “Hot Title” is normally a book or other material that only go 
out for a week and is not holdable or requestable and will not travel to other libraries.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
• At the time of writing this there are three new study 
rooms bein

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