Minutes

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The listing of matters is those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting.
Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted
by law. 
Winthrop Board or Committee Public Body Posting 
Name of Public Body: Affordable Housing Committee
Date and Time of Meeting: Monday October 20th, 2025 6:00 PM
Location of Meeting: Gathering Room 
Minutes 
● Call to Order at 6:07pm 
● Roll Call: Present: Hannah Belcher, Katharine O ’ Malley, Scott Mahoney Wright,
Cassandra Witthaus
Absent: Judie VanKooiman 
● Minutes of September Meeting Review and vote: Motion By Hannah, Second by Katharine,
All present in favor 
Old Business Updates: 
-Home Ownership Resource Publication Hannah to follow up about location on website 
-Realtors and mass Realtors Association contact: Cassie following up with CHAPA on home
buyer education classes and mortgage companies about MassHousing programs they participate
in 
-Mission Statement: Review for Vote Final edits incorporated. Motion by Hannah, Second
by Katharine, all present in favor 
-Data on cost of living in Winthrop (AMI and budget spent on housing) Discussed
information to be compiled: Area Median Income in Winthrop vs greater Boston, definitions on
what these terms mean, jobs and location of work, First time home buyers, house pricing over time 
-Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support deed restricted housing affordability No
Updates 
-Resources on understanding affordability No Updates 
-Zoning updates for acknowledging current housing Katharine to compile a list of questions
to explore further, Hannah to check in with appeals board on the subject

The listing of matters is those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting.
Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted
by law. 
-North Suburban Consortium representation Cassie to follow up with council regarding
representation 
New Business: 
-Public comment No one present 
-Set next meeting date November 17th at 6 pm in gathering room, Hannah to bring town laptop to
provide zoom during meeting. 
-adjourn Motion to adjourn at 7:22 by Hannah Belcher, second by Katharine O ’ Malley, all present
in favor