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CDICR Minutes – Town Hall, Room 2, First Floor. May 11, 2022 6:00 PM 
(Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations) 
Attendees: Walter Connelly (sec); Suza n ne Martucci - Gallo; John Morgan; John Bentley , 
Leinlani Bernal. Public commenters : Bybiose (Bee) Larochelle 
1. Roll Call 6: 0 5 PM 
2. Minutes from April meetings 
 Minutes of April meeting passed by roll call vote. 
3. Follow Up o n Barbara Flockhart 
 The Commission had higher hopes for Councilor Flockhart. On the whole, we do not 
believe that she fully grasped the harm of her comments. None the less, we do not believe 
that further analysis would be fruitful beyond our previous recommendations to the Town 
Council. 
4. Flag Policy 
 Given the recent legal decision on Boston’s flag policy by the State Supreme Court, the 
C ommission advises the Town of Winthrop to pursue a minimal Flag Policy whereby 
only the United States, Massachusetts and POW - MIA flags are flown at Town properties. 
5. DEI Website for School Dept. 
 Agenda item ha s been kicked again to next meeting due to Anita Preble’s absence. 
6. Panel for LGBT+ / Trans Youth 
 Without a budget the Commission cannot spearhead programming events. 
7. New / Renewed Members of Commission 
 No word from TC President or TC Clerk on new or continuing members. 
 Bybiose (Bee) Larochelle encouraged to apply . 
8. Meeting ended: 7:15 PM 
Submitted by Walter Connelly, Secretary of CDICR