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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5, 2025
President Letterie calls the meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Harvey Hearing Room
ROLL CALL TOWN COUNCIL
Present: Councilor Aiello, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Swope,
Vice President Belcher, President Letterie
Absent: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Aiello
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilor Swope
MINUTES
Motion by Vice President Belcher to Approve the Minutes of October 21, 2025, as circulated.
2 nd by Councilor Swope
Absent: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor DaRos
Motion Passed
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Winthrop Police Offer Swearing in Ceremony:
• Jay Silva-Full Time Winthrop Police Officer
• Daniel Stone - Sargent
• Sean Delehanty- Lieutenant
Rob O’Dwyer from the Northeast Vocational Schools has rescheduled until the 11-18-25 Town Council Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING{S)
Open Public Hearing
Town Council appropriate the sum of $1,100,000 to pay cost to replace water meters.
Discussion-
Public Hearing Closed
Public Hearing Opened
FY 26 Tax Classification
Council President Letterie refers the Tax Classification information to the Finance Committee
Public Hearing Closed
PUBLIC COMMENT
Marci Hamilton P2 -Congratulates all the candidates. Discusses what is currently being done with broken
pipes. This has been promised to be done, and she awaits information as to when this funding will be available.
Celeste Ribeiro Hewitt P1- Congratulates Kurt Millar and this is her official concession and congratulates all
the candidates.
Karin Chavis P2 -Comments that Rob O’Dwyer has not yet been to a Town Council meeting and looks
forward to his being in attendance at our next meeting.
Kurt Millar P2 -Thanks the Clerks Office for their good job on the election, thanks Celeste for a good honest
campaign.
Jack Dowd P1 - Comments the town voted overwhelmingly NO to 3A.
Erin Barcello’s P5-Winthrop Food Pantry needs volunteers. Asks what our community will do for people in
need. Winthrop still has a court case for an exemption and hopes we all work together on this issue.
CORRESPONDENCE- Received None
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2025, PAGE 1
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee
Councilor DaRos reports on the motion for $1,100,000 for the Meters that was voted on with a positive
recommendation from the Finance Committee
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT REPORT
Currently in Union Negotiations
UPDATE POLICY MAKING COMMITTEES- Please see attached…
Town Council President formally thanks the Town Clerks Office for their hard work during the 11-4-25 Election and
congratulates all candidates.
TOWN MANGER REPORT-Please see attached copy of report.
Town is in collaboration with Revere and Chelsea for any individuals not receiving their SNAP Benefits. Local
markets have been asked for food donations to food banks.
Vice President Belcher has question on the Tips Project Parking. All updated information is on our Town
Website.
Councilor Costigan asks about the detouring traffic in the Tips Project, and it must be reviewed and make sure
all safe. Town Manager agrees and it is being carefully watched.
Councilor Swope requests information on a Tree Grant. Town Manager will get information.
OLD BUSINESS
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town appropriates the sum
of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,100,000) (1) to pay costs to replace
water meters, exercise water valves and replace water valves as necessary to the Town’s water system,
including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and (2) to raise this appropriation by
authorizing the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to issue bonds or serial notes under
the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, as amended or any other enabling authority;
or (3) to take any other action relative thereto.
No 2 nd Needed
Roll Call Vote
Yes: Councilor Aiello, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Costigan, Councilor Swope,
Vice President Belcher, President Letterie
Absent: Councilor Tassinari, Councilor Aiello
Motion Passes
Update Lot 56-62 Crescent St.-
Town Manager Marino reports that a resident came forward requesting the town to sell this land, but there is
a process for this if it were to happen, but discussions with the Town Manager and DPW Director Calla have
determined that this land is in a low lying area and the town will keep this land and not consider selling.
NEW BUSINESS
FY 26 Tax Classification- Town Council President Refers this to the Finance Committee
PUBLIC COMMENT
Todd Sacco P2-Discusses that the election for the school override did include funds for contract negotiations.
He asks all to review the School Budget.
Kim Dimes P2-Asks about the sidewalks in reference to the Tips Project and that during the holidays and future,
considerations are made for pedestrian use but economically for the businesses.
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Erin Barcello P5-Reports that the intersection at Pleasant and Main needs to review for safety. It is very difficult and not
safe to cross this street. Asks the Town Manager to please look into.
Karin Chavis P2-Has rave reviews for the Town Clerks Office during the election and thanks all for their work on this
election and their time spent in the office not during business hours. Their efforts should be commendable.
Councilor DeMarco wanted to remind all of the High School Play…of which his daughter happens to be starring in….and
the High School does a wonderful job on all plays.
Councilor DaRos comments on the Fires that have occurred within the last few months in his precinct. The most recent the
Delehanty home on Shirley St., which was completely destroyed and have lost almost everything. We are asking the town
to help support this family and their needs. Please contact Mary Crisafi…617-799-4538
Also please keep a yet out for their black and white cat….
Town Council President reiterates all our prayers are with the family….
PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Swope at 7:15pm
2 nd by Councilor DaRos
Passed Unanimously
Public Documents used in the meeting are available at Town Managers Office.
Documents Used in this Meeting: Handwritten Notes / Committee Openings Documents Roll Call Log
Written Motions / Verbal Motion
Respectfully submitted.
Denise Quist
Town Clerk
Council Clerk
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UPDATED POLICY COMMITTEES AS OF 11-5-25
BOL-
The Board of License has begun the renewal preparation of all the towns Liquor Licenses
and Common Victualler’s. All current licenses expire on 12-31-25
Cinco de Mayo, has made a successful bid with the Mass DOR to purchase the liquor
license from current owners of Piccolo Piatti. They have begun their application to apply
for a full liquor license in Winthrop at this location to be reviewed by the Board of License.
Current Wine, Malt & Cordial Liquor License holders will be notified of the new law that
they can apply for a full liquor license.
The Transfer of Liquor License for the new Owners of Osaka, Lucky Garden has been
approved by the ABCC.
The Board of License will begin reviews on current Short Term Rental application new and
renewals.
BOA-
The Board of Assessors has met on 210 Winthrop St. in reference to the application for
variance on a 4 story/42 residential dwelling units with parking underneath.
This has been continued for further information.
95 Bowdoin St. has been approved for an Accessory Dwelling Unit be constructed
10-26 Somerset Ave. is currently being reviewed as the property is converting from
apartments to condominiums. Parking is being discussed on this matter and case is being
continued for further information.
WPB-
The Winthrop Planning Board is currently reviewing the parking in the CBD
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Please review on our town website the Ordinances for the Short Term Rentals and
Accessory Dwelling Unit procedures.