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June 7, 2022 
Meeting Minutes 
Via Zoom 
Commissioners in attendance: Stephen Machcinski, Tracy Machcinski, Karen Winn, Brian Corbett 
Town Staff members in attendance: Rachel Kelly 
Meeting called to order at 7:04. 
49 Pico Avenue, Request for Determination of Applicability 
Home owners, Tom and Julie Honan attended the meeting to present the application. The project will
consist of adding structural ground support to a pre-existing addition on the home. The addition is 6 feet
by 13 feet. The current foundation is rotting and falling apart and needs support. The work will consist
of a cement floor and footings. Everything will be replaced in-kind. 
The Commission informed the home owner that any down gradient catch basins must have erosion
control barriers around them to avoid sediment from running off into the catch basins. 
Motion to issue a negative determination made by Stephen Machcinski. The motion was seconded by
Brian Corbett. All Commissioners voted in favor. 
160 River Road, Request for Determination of Applicability 
Project consists of the installation of a new, 12 feet by 12-foot deck with six concrete footings. All
construction debris will be disposed of and not stored on site. 
A motion was made to issue a negative determination by Brian Corbett. The motion was seconded by
Stephen Machcinski. All Commissioners voted in favor. 
160 River Road, Request for Determination of Applicability 
Application is for the installation of an above ground pool, to be installed in a flood zone. The pool will
be a salt water pool with cartridge filters. Pool will be 26 feet by 15 feet, and 3 feet deep. 
A motion to issue a negative determination was made by Brian Corbett. The motion was seconded by
Tracy Machcinski. All Commissioners voted in favor. 
Karen T. Winn, Chairperson 
Stephen Machcinski 
Brian Corbett 
Tracy Machcinski 
Rachel Kelly, Conservation Agent 
TOWN HALL 
WINTHROP, MA 02152-3156 
Telephone (617) 846-1852 
E-mail: conservation@town.winthrop.ma.us 
Web: www.town.winthrop.ma.us

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138 Tafts Avenue, Notice of Intent 
The project will consist of new construction of a single-family home, in pilings. Home will be elevated
approximately 1.3 feet. The lot is primarily hardscape. Pervious surface will be reduced. The location is
located within a flood zone but the lot is elevated higher than the harbor. 
All new downspouts off the house will drain unto the newly installed dry well. During construction
erosion controls will be installed along the perimeter of the entire lot. 
The Commission will conduct a site walk at the site. 
A motion to continue the hearing was made by Stephen Machcinski. The motion was seconded by Tracy
Machcinski. All Commissioners voted in favor. 
77 Harborview Avenue, Notice of Intent (continued) 
A motion to close the hearing until the next meeting was made by Brian Corbett. The motion was
seconded by Stephen Machcinski. All Commissioners voted in favor. 
3 Lorean Terrace, Notice of Intent (continued) 
A motion was made to continue the hearing until the next meeting was made by Brian Corbett. The
motion was seconded by Tracy Machcinski. All Commissioners voted in favor. 
231 Court Road, Notice of Intent (continued) 
A motion to continue the hearing was made by Tracy Machcinski. The motion was seconded by Brian
Corbett. All Commissioners voted in favor. 
165 Court Road 
Hearing continued to discuss cease and desist; timeline of work presented by Attorney Cipoletta,
Engineering Alliance reps; and owners. Site walk will be scheduled. 
251 Court Road 
No Discussion moved to next meeting. 
CPYC 
No Discussion moved to next meeting. 
A motion to adjourn was made at 9:06 by Tracy Machcinski. The motion was seconded by Stephen
Machcinski. All Commissioners voted in favor.