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WINTHROP TOWN COUNCIL
Town Council Members MEETING AGENDA
Town Council President James Letterie
Precinct 1 Councilor Costigan FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Precinct 2 Councilor Dimes Precinct
3 Councilor Romano Precinct 4 6:00 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilor Swope Precinct 5 6:30 TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Councilor Reardon Precinct 6 (immediately Following Executive Session
Councilor at Large Millar Councilor
at Large Tassinari HARVEY HEARING ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ENTER INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. ¢.30A, §21(a) (3)
To discuss strategy with respect to Litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect of the Litigating Position of the
public body if the chair so declares.
Motion to Enter into Executive Session
Motion to Adjourn Executive Session
1. MINUTES
Approval of Minutes January 20, 2026 as circulated
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MBTA 3A Exemption Status
Motion: That the Town Council move to join the case seeking exemption from compliance with the MBTA Communities Act
P6-Update
11. NEW BUSINESS
Town Council Appropriate Retained Earnings in the Ferry Enterprise Fund $20,000/Cover Cost FY26
Town Council Appropriate Retained Earnings in the Rink Enterprise Fund $20,000/Extra Ordinary Repairs
Town Council Vote to Appropriate Certified Free Cash
Town Council Approve the Consolidation of the following Town Council Standing’ Committees:
Public Health, Safety & Works Committee
Capital Assets, Economic Development & Appointments, Commissions & Committees
Appointments
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
13. PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS Committee
Openings:
Board of License-Board of Appeals
14. ADJOURNMENT
TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458
MOTION
Submitted By: Vice President Swope Date: 1-29-26
TEXT OF MOTION
Motion: That the Town Council moves to join the case seeking exemption from compliance with the
MBTA Communities Act (G.L.c.40A, section3A) on the grounds that the application of this law is neither
fair nor equitable concerning Winthrop.
The application of this law would have profound, harmful effects on the current residents of this town.
This case is Docket Number 2484CV02351A. The “Winthrop Says No to 3A Committee” seeks relief from
the court as the Executive Office of Housing in Living Communities (EOHLC) has failed to act upon a
Petition for Administrative Rule Making within the statutory 30 day requirements of MGL chapter 38
section 4.
Given the lack of actual space to accommodate the high- density zoning sought by section 3 A and with
Winthrop’s deadline to formulate a compliance plan by the end of the year, the EOHLC’s failure to act
has created a timing issue causing chaos and community division; or take any other action thereof.
TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER
Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458
Anthony Marino
Town Manager
Town Council Motion
February 3, 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Motion Summary
Title: Ferry Enterprise Fund Appropriation
Motion ID: TCM26-005
Amount: $20,000
Funding Source: Ferry Retained Earnings
Motion Details
Motion Type: Appropriate
Submitted by: Anthony Marino, Town Manager
Date Submitted: February 3, 2026
Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Town Council appropriate retained earnings in the Ferry
Enterprise Fund, in the amount of $20,000, to cover the costs that the fund has/will incur
in FY26. Currently these expenses include insurance. The Finance Office will apply the
funds to the various accounts where expenses are incurred; or take any other action
thereto.
Funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
660-359000 Retained Earnings [$20,000 Multiple \Various Ferry Accounts [$20,000
Ferry Retained Earnings: $132,837
Amount Requested: $20,000
Ferry Retained Earnings after motion approval: $112,837
TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER
Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458
Anthony Marino
Town Manager
Town Council Motion
February 3, 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Motion Summary
Title: Rink Extraordinary Mechanical Repairs
Motion ID: TCM26-004
Amount: $20,000
Funding Source: Rink Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings
Motion Details
Motion Type: Appropriate
Submitted by: Anthony Marino, Town Manager
Date Submitted: February 3, 2025
Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Town Council appropriate from Retained Earnings in the Rink
Enterprise Fund, the amount of $20,000, for extraordinary repairs and maintenance of the
mechanical equipment at the ice rink; or take any other action thereto.
Funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
|672-359000 {Retained Earnings |$20,000 167267252-524107 |REPAIR/MAIT OF {$20,000
INFRASTRUCTURE
Rink Retained Earnings Balance: $167,217
Amount Requested: $20,000
Rink Retained Earnings after motion approval: $147,217
TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER
Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458
Anthony Marino
Town Manager
Town Council Motion
February 3, 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Motion Summary
Title: Free Cash Allocation
Motion ID: TCM26-006
Amount: $2,004,141
Funding Source: Free Cash
Motion Details
Motion Type: Appropriate
Submitted by: Anthony Marino, Town Manager
Date Submitted: February 3, 2026
Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate Certified Free Cash as listed
below; or take any other action thereto. Free Cash and Retained Earnings certification file
is attached.
Funding Details
|Certified Free Cash as of 7/1/2025 2,783,529.00
[Set Aside (278,352.90)
|Available to allocate 2,505,176.10
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[Stabilization Funds Current Balance _|Free Cash Allocation |Ending balance
|General Stabilization §,250,845.00 751,553.00 | 6,002,398.00
|Capital Stabilization 1,789,428.00 1,113,243.00 | 2,902,671.00
[Building Stabilization 235,810.00 64,190.00 300,000.00
[Education Stablization 1,504,989.00 75,155.00 | _1,580,144.00
| ANY
[Ending Free Cash Balance | | 779,388.00 |
TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458
MOTION
Submitted By: Council President Letterie Date: 1-29-26
TEXT OF MOTION
Motion: That the Town Council Approve the Consolidation of the following Town Council
Standing Committees:
Public Heath and Safety Committee and Public Works Committee into (1) Consolidated Committee
which will now be:
Public Health, Safety & Works Committee
Capital Assets & Economic Development Committee and Appointments, Commissions & Committees
into (1) Consolidated Committee, which will now be:
Capital Assets, Economic Development & Appointments, Commissions and Committees