Winthrop Town public meetings in 2021

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a remote special board meeting via Zoom on December 21, 2021, immediately following the Town Council meeting. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, review of minutes and financials, public comment, new and old business, and adjournment. No specific substantive items are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.

• Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 state of emergency
• Review of minutes and financials
• Public comment period
• New business and old business discussion

The Winthrop Housing Authority approved increasing the design fee for the DHCD FISH road repair project to $26,415 and authorized the executive director to expand the scope of work to include a full site survey for trip hazards. The board also appointed Marylou Heighton as the State Tenant Board Member, approved bills totaling $248,809.60, and set the Annual Plan public hearing for March 28, 2022.

• Approved November 22, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved disbursements totaling $248,809.60 (unanimous)
• Appointed Marylou Heighton as State Tenant Board Member (majority vote)
• Authorized increased design fees to $26,415 for site survey (unanimous)
• Elected officers for 2022: Peter T. Gill as Chairman (unanimous)
• Scheduled Annual Plan public hearing for March 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting remotely via Zoom on December 21, 2021, at 6:45 PM. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, review of minutes and financials, public comment, new and old business, and adjournment. No specific action items or dollar amounts are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Remote Zoom meeting with passcode 'covid19'
• Review of minutes and financials
• Public comment period
• New and old business discussion
• Meeting follows Town Council meeting

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council and Winthrop Housing Authority are holding a joint meeting to appoint a tenant as a member of the Housing Authority. The agenda includes roll calls for both bodies, the appointment motion, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Joint meeting of Town Council and Winthrop Housing Authority
• Appointment of a tenant to the Housing Authority

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing, public comment, and committee reports. They will also hold joint meetings with the Housing Authority and School Committee to appoint members. The council will consider a resolution to name the dog park in honor of Michael McDuffee and set polling locations for upcoming elections.

• Resolution to name dog park in honor of Michael McDuffee
• Set polling locations for Special State Election (1-11-2022) and District-Wide Election (1-25-2022)
• Joint meeting with Housing Authority to appoint a tenant member
• Joint meeting with School Committee to fill an open seat
• Citation for Paul Flanagan, retiring Fire Chief

The Winthrop Town Council voted unanimously to name the new dog park on Veteran's Rd. after former Councilor Michael McDuffee, recognizing his advocacy for the park. The council also approved polling locations for upcoming elections and rescheduled the January 4, 2022 meeting to January 5, 2022. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved naming new dog park on Veteran's Rd. after Michael McDuffee (unanimous)
• Approved polling locations for Special State Election on 1-11-2022 and District Wide Election on 1-25-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved suspending council rules to move Jan. 4, 2022 meeting to Jan. 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of December 7, 2021 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council and School Committee are meeting jointly to appoint a member to fill an open seat until the end of the original term. The agenda includes roll calls, a motion to nominate, and adjournment.

• Joint meeting of Town Council and School Committee
• Appointment to fill open seat until end of original term

Planning Board

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Winthrop Planning Board met on December 20, 2021, with a moment of silence for former member Davis Proctor. The board approved the November 15, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed several items, including a MAPC grant request for a zoning ordinance diagnostic, a review of site plan review requirements, and a sign ordinance review. No substantive decisions were made; all items were either postponed or assigned for further review.

• Approved November 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed street art discussion due to lack of attendance/connectivity
• Directed Town Planner to review MAPC grant requirements and coordinate with Town Manager's Office
• Chair to send letter to Town Council supporting MAPC grant request
• Chair to send letter to Town Council on site plan review concerns
• Town Planner to review sign ordinance request and provide background

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board will vote on routine items including approving minutes, warrants, and fund transfers, as well as accepting two new school employees into the retirement system. They will also vote on a retirement application and a transfer of funds to another system. The board will discuss the annual review of the Retirement Coordinator, funding rates, a possible COLA increase, and cafeteria staff membership.

• Approve new members: Kristen Melo (School ESP/1, $21,393.24/yr) and Assisa Remila (School ESP/1, $17,740.52/yr) at 9% + 2% contribution
• Approve Stephen Roche's voluntary retirement (Option C, beneficiary Joanne Roche) effective Jan 20, 2022, with 19 years of service
• Approve transfer of James Fucillo's deductions to MassPort Retirement System, effective Dec 31, 2021
• Discuss/vote on increasing COLA base
• Discuss cafeteria staff hours as they relate to retirement system membership

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved the December 2021 warrant of $445,758.27, accepted two new school employees, approved a retirement application, and transferred a member's deductions to MassPort. The board also chose Alternative 3 for the funding schedule and tabled the Retirement Coordinator's annual review until next month.

• Approved December 2021 warrant of $445,758.27 (3-0)
• Accepted Kristen Melo and Assisa Remila as School ESP/1 members (3-0)
• Approved Stephen Roche's voluntary superannuation, effective Jan 20, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved transfer of James Fucillo's deductions to MassPort (3-0)
• Chose Alternative 3 for funding schedule (3-0)
• Tabled Retirement Coordinator annual review until next month

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Certificates of Compliance and Notices of Intent. The meeting includes updates on existing projects and new business regarding various residential addresses.

• 81 Court Road — Certificate of Compliance
• 1091 Shirley Street — Notice of Intent
• 19 Court Road — Notice of Intent
• 21 Court Road — Notice of Intent
• 896 Shirley Street — Abbreviated NOI

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health will meet remotely on December 16, 2021, to review minutes, hear public comment, and discuss a range of public health issues. Key topics include a status report on 59 Cottage Avenue, COVID-19 vaccinations, a pool safety issue at Governor's Park, rat problems at Hannaford Park, and a proposed trash and recycling regulation. The board will also set its workplan and meeting schedule for 2022.

• Status report on 59 Cottage Avenue from Inspectional Services
• COVID-19 vaccinations and public health update
• Governor's Park pool safety discussion
• Rats at Hannaford Park
• Trash, recycling, and solid waste disposal regulation (black plastic not recyclable)

The Winthrop Board of Health reviewed rising COVID-19 cases and discussed issuing a masking recommendation, with a draft to be prepared by member Jeanne Holgersen. The board also deferred several agenda items to the next meeting, and continued oversight of Epidermis, a med spa, requiring additional documentation before it can continue operating.

• Approved November 16, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Agreed to draft a masking recommendation/advisory
• Deferred past business and other agenda items to next meeting
• Required Epidermis to submit all missing documentation in one file
• Decided to submit anti-idling article to the Transcript after the new year
• Tabled Women's Health Forum sponsorship pending more information
• Scheduled next meeting for January 13, 2022 (later changed to January 20)

Winthrop Air Pollution, Noise, & Airport Hazards Committee

The Winthrop Air Pollution, Noise, & Airport Hazards Committee is meeting to discuss updates on soundproofing, MCAC (likely Massport Community Advisory Committee) matters, and draft letters to legislators. They will also review old business including the committee budget, a tree grant follow-up, and open seats, plus reserve time for new business and public comment.

• Soundproofing updates
• Template emails/letters to legislators
• Use of committee budget
• Tree grant follow-up
• Open seats on committee

Town Council

The Miller Field Committee is meeting to discuss the budget recap, outstanding invoices, and punch list items for the field project. This is a routine working session focused on financial and completion matters.

• Budget recap
• Outstanding invoices
• Punch list items

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom to consider two continued appeals: one for a noncompliant structure at 63 Summit Ave and one to raise a single-family home at 138 Tafts Ave. The board will also review meeting minutes from 2020 and then adjourn.

• Appeal 030-2021: John DeVincenzo, 63 Summit Ave, noncompliance with 10-foot side yard setback (17.16.020 J.1, 17.28), continued from 12/2/21
• Appeal 031-2021: Jamie Stern, 138 Tafts Ave, proposal to raise existing single-family home (17.16.020 J.1, 17.16.030, 17.20.060), continued from 12/2/21
• Review of meeting minutes for 5/28/20, 6/11/20, and 7/30/20

The Board of Appeals voted to grant two variances. For 63 Summit Ave, they approved a side-yard setback variance for a proposed garage, conditioned on compliance with DPW sewer line requirements. For 138 Tafts Ave, they approved multiple variances for a raise-and-rebuild of a single-family home, including height, setbacks, lot size, frontage, and parking relief. Both decisions were unanimous.

• Granted side-yard setback variance for garage at 63 Summit Ave (unanimous)
• Granted variances for rebuild at 138 Tafts Ave: lot size, frontage, setbacks, height to 42 ft, parking, and splash pool (unanimous)

Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, & Community Relations

The Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations met on December 8, 2021. They heard that the Town Council approved a work plan for a DPH grant providing 80 hours of clinicians for equitable approaches to public safety. The commission discussed poor participation in the 'And Still We Rise' program, reviewed updates from the school DEI committees, and discussed a memorial for Ramona Cooper and David Green. No formal votes were taken on these items; only the October minutes were approved.

• Approved October minutes (moved by John Morgan, seconded by Johnny Bentley)
• Heard DPH grant work plan approved by Town Council (12/07/21)
• Discussed 'And Still We Rise' poor participation and marketing
• Discussed WPS DEI committees engaging families
• Discussed Black History Month educational programming funding
• Discussed expanding meetings via Zoom
• Heard report on Green & Cooper memorial tree project with $20,000 goal

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is meeting to review the panel book and conduct a vote. The agenda contains only these two items, with no further details provided.

• Review of Panel Book
• Voting

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will vote on several financial items, including accepting a $449,825 state grant, appropriating funds for real estate consulting, and using $175,000 from water/sewer retained earnings for a water main repair. They will also consider fee changes, tax classification, and resolutions honoring local individuals.

• Accept $449,825 grant from Mass Department of Public Health
• Appropriate $50,000 from Sale of Town Property Fund for real estate consulting on Old Middle School
• Transfer $5,000 from Town Council Reserve for employee recognition
• Use $175,000 for water main repair at Revere St. and Crest Ave
• Adopt amended Treasurers Fees

The Town Council voted to table a $449,825 state grant for the Equitable Approaches to Public Safety Program, referring it back to the Finance Committee for further discussion. They also tabled a $50,000 appropriation from the Sale of Town Property Fund for real estate consulting related to the old school property. The council approved several other items, including a uniform tax rate for FY22, fee amendments, and budget transfers.

• Tabled $449,825 Mass DPH public safety grant (unanimous)
• Tabled $50,000 real estate consulting appropriation from Sale of Town Property Fund
• Approved uniform tax rate for FY22 and electronic LA-5 submission (7-1)
• Approved Treasurer's fee amendments (8-0)
• Transferred $21,282.94 from Town Council Employee Line to Town Clerk's line (8-0)
• Transferred $5,000 from Town Council Reserve to Town Manager's Supply/Employee Recognition (8-0)
• Endorsed Living Memorial resolution for David Green and Ramona Cooper (unanimous)
• Referred dog park naming for Michael McDuffie to Memorials Committee

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss new and old business regarding various property filings. The body will review Notices of Intent and Certificates of Compliance for several residential and commercial addresses.

• Notice of Intent for 1091 Shirley Street
• Notice of Intent for 19 Court Road
• Notice of Intent for 21 Court Road
• Certificate of Compliance for 81 Court Road
• Abbreviated NOI for 896 Shirley Street

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 2, 2021, to consider ten appeals, including several continued cases. The board will vote on requests for variances and special permits related to residential conversions, a swimming pool, a restaurant change, and an Air B&B permit. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom webinar.

• Variance for swimming pool, deck, and steps at 23B Almont (continued from 8/26/21)
• Mixed-use variance for 15 residential units at 12-16 Revere Street (continued from 8/26/21)
• Conversion of 2-family to 3-unit building at 125 Pleasant St. (continued from 10/28/21)
• Special permit to alter non-conforming structure at 66-70 Winthrop Shore Drive (continued from 11/18/21)
• Air B&B permit request at 45B Tafts Ave

The Board of Appeals approved four special permits and related variances: a three-family conversion at 125 Pleasant St, alterations to a non-conforming structure at 19 Neptune Ave, an Airbnb at 45B Tafts Ave, and a restaurant at 17 Walden St. It continued several other cases, including 63 Summit Ave, pending a site visit and DPW review. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and set 2022 meeting dates.

• Approved special permit and variance for 125 Pleasant St to convert a two-family to a three-family home, with parking plan approved.
• Approved special permit for 19 Neptune Ave to alter a preexisting non-conforming structure, with plans showing four parking spaces.
• Approved special permit for 45B Tafts Ave to operate a transient lodging (Airbnb) for two years, non-transferable.
• Approved special permit and parking variance for 17 Walden St to operate a restaurant, with conditions including posting no-parking notices on Short St and Pillar apartment complex, and permit personal to the operator.
• Continued 63 Summit Ave to Dec 9, 2021, for a site visit and DPW review of a proposed garage and retaining walls.
• Continued cases 016B-2021, 26-2021, 021-2021, and 31-2021 to future hearings.
• Approved meeting minutes from May 28, 2020, July 30, 2020, June 24, 2021, July 29, 2021, and September 23, 2021.
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule: Jan 27 at 7pm, all others at 6:30pm.

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board will meet to vote on several financial and membership items, including revised September and October warrants, the November warrant, and fund transfers. They will also vote on accepting seven new members into the retirement system and discuss a proposal to become the town's OPEB board.

• Revised September warrant from $1,659,332.19 to $2,409,332.19 and October warrant from $1,205,843.54 to $455,843.54
• Vote on November 2021 warrant (payroll, accounts payable, investment transfers)
• Vote on fund transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for December 2021 payroll
• Acceptance of 7 new members with salaries ranging from $23,108.95 to $61,000.00
• Discuss/vote proposal for Retirement Board to serve as Town's OPEB Board

The Board voted 4-0 to send a letter to retired member Ralph Cali to collect excess earnings owed since 2011, with financial statements due by December 31, 2021, and payments suspended starting February 2022. The Board also approved minutes, revised warrants, November warrant, new member acceptances, a rollover/refund, and a retirement application. Discussions on cafeteria staff hours and Section 91C were continued to future meetings.

• Approved sending a collection letter to Ralph Cali for excess earnings, with financial statements due by Dec 31, 2021, and payments suspended by Feb 2022 (4-0).
• Approved minutes of the October 26, 2021 meeting (4-0).
• Approved revised September warrant from $1,659,332.19 to $2,409,332.19 and October warrant from $1,205,843.54 to $455,843.54 (4-0).
• Approved November 2021 warrant of $417,572.48 (4-0).
• Approved seven new member acceptances at 9% + 2% (4-0).
• Approved rollover/refund for Shelton Moorman (4-0).
• Approved Dawne Armitstead's voluntary superannuation Option C, effective Dec 31, 2021 (4-0).
• Tabled discussion and vote on appropriation and funding schedule rate to December meeting.

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is holding a regular meeting on November 23, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at The Clock Tower Gallery. The agenda includes general business and a review of the panel book. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond these routine items.

• Review of Panel Book
• General Business

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to vote on accepting a $449,825 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, appropriating $50,000 from the Sale of Town Property Fund for real estate consulting related to the Old Middle School sale, and setting the FY22 tax classification. The agenda also includes fire department promotions, a transfer of $5,000 for employee recognition, and a 2020 re-precincting map.

• Vote to accept $449,825 grant from Massachusetts Department of Public Health
• Appropriate $50,000 from Sale of Town Property Fund for real estate consulting on Old Middle School sale
• Tax Classification FY22
• Adopt amended Assessors Fees
• Transfer $5,000 from Town Council Reserve to Town Manager's Supply Line for Employee Recognition

The Town Council approved National Grid's request to install two temporary poles on Pleasant Street, passing 7-1. Three Finance Committee items were tabled until the next meeting: accepting a $449,825 state grant, appropriating $50,000 for real estate consulting, and the FY22 tax classification. Four firefighters were sworn in, and a vaccine clinic for ages 5-12 was announced for December 4.

• Approved National Grid's pole and wire location order for Pleasant Street (7-1).
• Tabled acceptance of $449,825 Massachusetts DPH grant for Equitable Approaches to Public Safety.
• Tabled appropriation of $50,000 from Sale of Town Property Fund for real estate consulting.
• Tabled FY22 tax classification.
• Swore in four firefighters: Eric Cusack, David Higginbotham, Stephen Calandra, Devin Racow.
• Accepted minutes of November 9, 2021 (6-2, with one abstention).
• Referred consolidation of services and $5,000 transfer to Finance Committee.
• Referred re-precincting map to Rules & Ordinance.

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly board meeting remotely via Zoom on November 22, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, review of minutes and financials, public comment, new business, old business, and adjournment. No specific action items or dollar amounts are listed.

• Remote meeting via Zoom (Meeting ID: 851 859 7324, Passcode: covid19)
• Review of minutes and financials
• Public comment period
• New business and old business discussion

The Winthrop Housing Authority board approved a fee schedule to hire BSC Group, Inc. for the repair of Golden Drive, after the state's DHCD House Doctor Administrator approved the proposal. The board also approved disbursements totaling $235,704.53 and authorized the director to pay the annual property insurance premium of approximately $77,349. Minutes from October 25, 2021 were accepted unanimously.

• Approved the minutes of the October 25, 2021 regular meeting unanimously.
• Approved disbursement record for August 24-September 25, 2021, totaling $235,704.53.
• Approved the fee schedule and hired BSC Group, Inc. for the Golden Drive road repair project.
• Authorized the director to pay the annual property insurance premium, approximately $77,349, upon receipt.

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom on November 18, 2021. The main item is a continued appeal by James and June Realty LLC for a special permit to alter or extend preexisting multiunit dwellings at 66-70 Shore Drive, with requested relief from dimensional, use, and parking regulations. The board will also approve meeting minutes and adjourn.

• Continued appeal 026-2021 by James and June Realty LLC for 66-70 Shore Drive
• Special permit to alter or extend non-conforming structure (Section 17.28.030)
• Relief from dimensional regulations (17.16.020 J.1), use regulations (17.12.130), and parking (17.20.060)
• Minimum lot width relief (100 feet) under Chapter 17.16
• Approval of meeting minutes

Winthrop Air Pollution, Noise, & Airport Hazards Committee

The Winthrop Air Pollution, Noise, & Airport Hazards Committee (WAHC) is meeting to discuss several administrative and outreach items, including a possible fiscal sponsorship for a tree grant, updates from the Massport Community Advisory Committee (MCAC), and drafting template emails to senators. The committee will also review its budget and continue its search for a new chair and members. The agenda is largely procedural and routine, with no major votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion on being fiscal sponsor for a tree grant
• MCAC updates
• Template emails/letters to senators
• Use of committee budget
• Chair and new member search

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several traffic and parking items, including conditions on Crystal Cove Ave, a proposed ordinance on parking distance from driveways, and a stop sign ordinance amendment for streets intersecting Morton St. They will also revisit proposals for making Cottage Ave one-way and removing on-street time limits on Shirley St, plus continue a discussion on crossing guards.

• Discuss conditions on Crystal Cove Ave between Park Ave and Shirley St/Hillside Ave re: parking and traffic direction
• Discuss ordinance language for a set parking distance from driveways
• Proposal to amend stop sign ordinance for streets intersecting Morton St
• Proposal to make Cottage Ave one-way between Terrace Ave and Hillside Ave
• Proposal to eliminate on-street time limits on Shirley St from Veterans Rd to Beacon St and allow businesses to request limited time-restricted spots

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee met via Zoom but lacked a quorum, so no official business was conducted. Chair Michael Diluiso allowed public comment, and one resident spoke about stop signs on Morton St. The meeting adjourned after about four minutes.

• No quorum present; meeting not held
• Public comment heard from Julia Wallerce of Morton St regarding stop signs and traffic calming
• Meeting adjourned at 8:14 AM

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors will meet online via Zoom to review correspondence and may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases and abatement/exemption applications. The board will also consider a request from the Town Manager to release $90,000 from the existing allowance for abatements to the Reserve for Extraordinary and Unforeseen Expenses account.

• Review of request to release $90,000 from abatement allowance to reserve account
• Possible executive session on pending Appellate Tax Board cases
• Discussion of fiscal year abatement and exemption applications
• Review of correspondence and memoranda

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health is meeting to discuss a range of public health matters, including COVID-19 contact tracing, housing inspections, and recycling regulations. The agenda includes updates from the Director of Public Health and the Commissioner of Inspectional Services, as well as specific property and business items. Most items are for discussion or update, with no final votes indicated.

• Status update on 59 Cottage Avenue from ISD
• COVID-19 contact tracing and public health update
• Governors Park Pool Safety discussion
• 369 Shirley Street and 40 Argyle Street items
• Trash, Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation, including black plastic not recyclable

The Winthrop Board of Health denied a license to Elevate Aesthetics and ordered its owner to stop practicing immediately, citing missing documentation and concerns about practicing outside her scope as an RN. The board also approved a letter of support for state pesticide legislation and discussed COVID-19 updates, including a new grant and regional staffing.

• Denied license to Elevate Aesthetics; owner ordered to cease operations immediately (3-0)
• Approved endorsement of Massachusetts Schoolchildren Pesticide Protection Act H.926 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 12 and November 4, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding a work meeting to discuss new and old business. The body will review several properties for Certificates of Compliance (COC) and Notices of Intent (NOI).

• New business: 43 Seaview Avenue (COC)
• New business: 251 Court Road
• Old business: 896 Shirley Street (Abbreviated NOI)
• Old business: 40 Triton Avenue (Special Conditions)
• Old business: 49 Main Street (COC)

The Winthrop Conservation Commission issued a cease and desist at 251 Court Road, requiring more erosion controls and a Notice of Intent filing. Certificates of compliance for 43 Seaview Avenue and 49 Main Street were deferred pending additional documentation. Several other properties were discussed with follow-up actions, including site walks and draft orders of conditions.

• Issued cease and desist at 251 Court Road for erosion control violations
• Deferred certificate of compliance for 43 Seaview Avenue pending Notice of Intent copy
• Deferred certificate of compliance for 49 Main Street pending as-built review
• Scheduled site walk for 896 Shirley Street continued NOI
• Requested additional information for 77 Harborview Road
• Drafted orders of conditions for 23 Frances Street and 40 Triton Avenue
• Directed engineer to finalize changes for 81 Upland Road
• Scheduled next meeting for December 7, 2021 at 6:30

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board will discuss a greenhouse gas memo and recommendations, consider a MAPC grant request for zoning diagnostics and design guidelines, review site plan review requirements and jurisdiction, and review the sign ordinance as requested by the Town Council. The meeting includes roll call, minutes, public comment, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Greenhouse Gas Memo/Recommendations
• MAPC grant request for zoning diagnostic and design guidelines
• Review of Site Plan Review requirements and jurisdiction
• Sign Ordinance Review (Town Council Requested)

The Planning Board reviewed 14 greenhouse gas reduction strategies from MAPC and provided feedback, eliminating some as unsuitable for Winthrop. No strategies were selected; a second discussion will follow after MAPC updates the memo. The signage ordinance review was tabled due to insufficient information, and the chair requested a zoning diagnostic from the Town Council.

• Approved September 20 meeting minutes (motion by Boyce, seconded by Wallerce; Hirsch abstained)
• Reviewed 14 GHG reduction strategies, provided feedback, eliminated some as unsuitable
• Tabled signage ordinance review pending more information from Town Council
• Requested zoning diagnostic from Town Council; grant options to be explored

Town Council

The Finance Committee and Rules and Ordinance Committee are holding a joint meeting to discuss and recommend action on several Town Council agenda items. These include appropriating funds for water and sewer infrastructure projects, adopting new DPW fees, accepting a state grant, and transferring funds for police equipment. The meeting is a working session to prepare items for the full Town Council.

• $750,000 appropriation for MWRA Lead Line Replacement (Contract 9)
• $250,000 appropriation for Phase 3-SSES Sewer I/I Assessment Study
• Adoption of new fees for the Department of Public Works (DPW)
• Authorization to accept a grant from the Mass Dept. of Conservation & Recreation
• Transfer of $36,700 from Capital Stabilization to General Fund for WPD Firing Range Air Unit Replacement

The Town Council voted 7-1 to disapprove the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District's $317,422,620 borrowing request for a new school, effectively rejecting the funding request. The council approved several other appropriations, including $750,000 for lead line replacement, $250,000 for a sewer study, and $36,700 for a police firing range air unit, all by 7-1 votes. A motion to transfer $35,000 from the Town Council Reserve to the Town Clerk account for special election costs also passed 7-1.

• Disapproved $317,422,620 borrowing for new vocational school (7-1)
• Appropriated $750,000 for lead water service line replacement (7-1)
• Appropriated $250,000 for sewer system infiltration study (7-1)
• Approved DPW fee schedule (7-1)
• Transferred $36,700 from Capital Stabilization for WPD firing range air unit (7-1)
• Accepted Mass DCR grant (7-1)
• Transferred $35,000 from Town Council Reserve for special election costs (7-1)
• Appointed Chris Aiello to Tree Committee and Kathy Driscoll to Council on Aging (7-1)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to vote on several appropriations and policy items, including $750,000 for MWFA lead line replacement, $250,000 for a sewer study, and new DPW fees. They will also consider a $36,700 transfer for a police firing range air unit, a grant for the health department, and funding for a special election. The agenda includes public hearings and committee reports.

• Appropriate $750,000 for MWRA Lead Line Replacement (Contract 9)
• Appropriate $250,000 for Phase 3-SSES Sewer I/I Assessment Study
• Adopt new fees for the Department of Public Works
• Transfer $36,700 from Capital Stabilization to General Fund for WPD Firing Range Air Unit Replacement
• Accept $449,825 grant from Mass Dept. of Public Health

Town Council

The Winthrop School Committee is meeting to handle routine business including warrants, budget transfers, and personnel matters. They will also vote on two specific items: approving a boys' basketball trip to Cape Cod and a calendar change for the Arthur T. Cummings School. The agenda includes public comment and reports from the superintendent and policy subcommittee.

• Anticipated vote to approve WHS Boy's Basketball trip to Cape Cod
• Anticipated vote to approve a calendar change for the Arthur T. Cummings School
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2021
• Warrant and payroll warrant approvals
• Personnel items: appointments, resignations, retirements, postings, leave of absence

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners will hold a continued public hearing on a Common Victualler's License for Popsicools, LLC, and may sign the license as old business. The board will also review and sign 2022 liquor license renewals, sign an approved liquor license for Bridges Nepali Cuisine, LLC, and refer an Open Meeting Law complaint about D&T Market to town legal counsel.

• Continued public hearing: Common Victualler's License for Christopher Gil / Popsicools, LLC
• Review and sign new Common Victualler's License for Popsicools, LLC
• Review and sign 2022 renewals of liquor licenses
• Sign approved liquor license for Bridges Nepali Cuisine, LLC
• Refer OML complaint regarding D&T Market to Town Legal Counsel

Board of Health

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

The Board of Health voted unanimously to approve amended trash, recycling, and solid waste regulations, incorporating changes discussed during the meeting. Key changes include allowing trash to be put out no earlier than 5 pm the night before pickup, reducing fines from $500 to $300, and removing the senior waiver section. The board also discussed black plastic recycling but took no action, deferring it to the next meeting.

• Approved amended trash regulations (3-0)
• Changed trash set-out time to 5 pm night before pickup
• Reduced violation fines from $500 to $300
• Removed senior waiver section from regulations
• Removed overflow recycling definition and paragraph
• Allowed scavenging for deposit bottles/cans until problematic
• No limit on bulky items per household
• Deferred black plastic discussion to next meeting

Town Council

This Town Council meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes from previous meetings, so there are no specific items to report.

The Winthrop Public Safety Committee met remotely on November 3, 2021, to discuss traffic safety concerns around school drop-off and pick-up on Revere Street. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a discussion of potential solutions, including a Governors Park access route, a walking route through Belle Isle, and other options. The committee agreed to add cost estimates to the minutes and distribute them for further consideration.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was discussion-only
• Agreed to add rough cost estimates to minutes and distribute

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 28, 2021, to consider five variance applications, including a continued request for a swimming pool at 23B Almont Street and a continued request for 15 residential units at 12-16 Revere Street. The board will also review a condition from a prior approval at 283 Shirley Street and enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy in 411 Shirley, LLC et al. v. KBM Capital, LLC et al.

• Continued variance for swimming pool, deck, and steps at 23B Almont Street (Appl #016B-2021)
• Continued variance for 15 residential units at 12-16 Revere Street (Appl #021-2021)
• Variance for 3-unit residential building at 125 Pleasant Street (Appl #027-2021)
• Variance to convert building into two-unit townhouse at 17 Seaview Avenue (Appl #028-2021)
• Variance to convert single to two-family home with 4 parking spots at 19 Neptune Avenue (Appl #029-2021)

The Winthrop Board of Appeals continued several cases to December 2, 2021, including 23 B Almont, 12-16 Revere Street, 17 Seaview Ave, 125 Pleasant Street, and 19 Neptune Ave. The board approved a request for 283 Shirley Street to change from modular to stick-built construction, conditioned on adherence to the original approved plans. No final decisions were made on the other cases.

• Continued 23 B Almont to Dec 2, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued 12-16 Revere Street to Dec 2, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved stick-built construction for 283 Shirley Street, conditioned on original plans (3-0)
• Continued 17 Seaview Ave to Dec 2, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued 125 Pleasant Street to Dec 2, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued 19 Neptune Ave to Dec 2, 2021 (3-0)

Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, & Community Relations

The Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations will meet to discuss several community updates. Discussion topics include a DPH grant update, school DEI curriculum, and the Faces of Winthrop proposal.

• DPH Grant update
• School DEI Curriculum update
• State Flag Raising update
• Winthrop Republican Forum ADA compliancy
• Faces of Winthrop proposal

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider one item of new business: reappointing Terry Delehanty as Interim Town Manager for 90 days, effective October 26, 2021. The agenda contains no other substantive items and is otherwise procedural.

• Re-appoint Terry Delehanty as Interim Town Manager for 90 days effective 10-26-2021

Conservation Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any prior actions or discussions.

The Winthrop Conservation Commission held a work meeting on October 27, 2021, continuing several hearings and scheduling site walks. It decided to issue a cease and desist order for unpermitted work on Court Road. No final approvals or denials were made; most items were continued for more information.

• Continued 40 Triton Avenue NOI hearing pending groundwater depth info, pool heater mapping, and abutter notification proof
• Continued 49 Main Street hearing pending another site walk
• Continued 896 Shirley Street NOI (not filed with DEP) pending abutter info
• Scheduled site walk for 32 Woodside Park before issuing Certificate of Compliance
• Ordered cease and desist for unpermitted work on Court Road (exact address to be determined)
• Noted 77 Harborview Avenue has no DEP File#
• Completed OOC for 23 Frances Street
• Adjourned at 8:30 PM

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is holding a regular meeting to conduct general business, primarily focused on reviewing grant applications. The agenda is brief and contains no other substantive items.

• Review of grant applications

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board will vote on routine administrative items including approving minutes, payroll warrants, fund transfers, and new member enrollments. It will also consider refunds for two former employees, a service buyback for a police officer, and discuss an excess earnings collection issue and a proposal to serve as the town's OPEB Board.

• Approve new member enrollments: Marissa Bianchino ($28,362), Dorothy Charles ($63,700), Allison LeBlanc ($27,134)
• Approve refunds for Peter Burke (DPW) and Suzanne Jellow (Housing Authority)
• Vote on Philip Hamilton's buyback of 1 year 8 months police service
• Discuss/vote on Section 91A excess earnings collection issue
• Discuss proposal for Retirement Board to become town's OPEB Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved the October 2021 warrant of $1,205,843.54, accepted three new employees at 9% + 2% contribution rates, approved two refunds of accumulated deductions, and approved a service buyback for a police officer. The board also voted to withhold a retiree's payment due to an excess earnings violation. Discussion on managing OPEB assets was deferred to a later meeting.

• Approved October 2021 warrant of $1,205,843.54 (4-0)
• Approved September 28, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Accepted three new employees at 9% + 2% (4-0)
• Approved refunds for Peter Burke and Suzanne Jellow (4-0)
• Approved Philip Hamilton's service buyback (4-0)
• Voted to withhold retiree payment for excess earnings violation (4-0)
• Tabled annual review of Retirement Coordinator until November
• Tabled appropriation and funding schedule discussion until November

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority will hold a remote special meeting via Zoom to review minutes and financials, take public comment, and discuss the proposed FY 2022 budget. The meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Proposed FY 2022 budget discussion
• Review of minutes and financials
• Public comment period
• Remote meeting via Zoom

The Winthrop Housing Authority approved two FY2022 operating budgets for state-aided housing programs, including a $2,789,688 revenue budget for Chapter 200/667/705 and a $33,481 revenue budget for Chapter 689. Both budgets were approved unanimously (4-0) with one absence. The board also accepted the September 2021 meeting minutes and approved disbursements totaling $466,756.48.

• Approved FY2022 operating budget for Chapter 200/667/705 (Program 400-1) with $2,789,688 revenue and $2,838,414 expenses, requesting $67,673 subsidy (4-0)
• Approved FY2022 operating budget for Chapter 689 (Program 689-1) with $33,481 revenue and $33,356 expenses, requesting $0 subsidy (4-0)
• Approved Executive Director's annual salary of $96,597 for FY2022 for both budgets (4-0)
• Accepted September 25, 2021 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Approved disbursement record for August 24-September 25, 2021 totaling $466,756.48 (unanimous)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority will hold a remote special meeting to review minutes and financials, take public comment, and discuss the proposed FY 2022 budget. The meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2021, at 7:00 PM via Zoom.

• Proposed FY 2022 budget discussion
• Public comment period
• Review of minutes and financials

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several parking and traffic proposals, including restricting parking on Terrace Ave, making Cottage Ave one-way, and eliminating time limits on Shirley St. They will also hear a request from the School Committee about crossing guards and review a resident's request for a no-parking zone near 381 Revere St.

• Proposal to restrict parking on Terrace Ave between Cottage Ave and the dead end
• Proposal to make Cottage Ave one-way between Terrace Ave and Hillside Ave
• Resident request for 'No Parking Here to Driveway' near 381 Revere St
• Proposal to eliminate on-street time limits on Shirley St from Veterans Rd to Beacon St and allow businesses to request limited time-restricted spots
• Request from School Committee to meet regarding lack of crossing guards

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee voted 5-0 (with one abstention) to eliminate parking on the north side of Terrace Ave between Harbor View Ave and Shirley Ave, leaving the dead-end portion unrestricted for now. The committee postponed decisions on making Cottage Ave one-way, a no-parking request near 381 Revere St, and a proposal to change on-street time limits on Shirley St, pending further review. The committee also discussed a request from the School Committee for help with crossing guard staffing and locations, leaving the item open for next month.

• Eliminated parking on north side of Terrace Ave between Harbor View Ave and Shirley Ave (5-0, Plotnick abstaining)
• Postponed Cottage Ave one-way proposal to next meeting (5-0, Plotnick abstaining)
• Postponed 'No Parking Here to Driveway' request near 381 Revere St pending ordinance review (5-0, Plotnick abstaining)
• Postponed Shirley St time limit proposal to next meeting (5-0, Plotnick abstaining)
• Left crossing guard request from School Committee open for next meeting

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to vote on several financial items, including a funding request from Northeast Vocational School, new fee schedules for the Assessors, Treasurers, and DPW, and appropriations for lead line replacement and sewer studies. They will also consider establishing an OPEB Board of Trustees and accepting a state grant. Public comment is scheduled.

• Vote on Northeast Vocational School's funding request for new school
• Appropriate $750,000 for MWRA Lead Line Replacement (Contract 9)
• Appropriate $250,000 for Phase 3-SSES Sewer I/I Assessment Study
• Adopt new fee schedules for Assessors, Treasurers, and DPW
• Establish OPEB Board of Trustees

The Winthrop Town Council tabled the Northeast Vocational School's funding request for a new high school, with a Finance Committee recommendation not to support the motion as written. The Council adopted new Assessor's Office fees with a positive recommendation, but tabled the Treasurer's Office fee schedule for more information. Several appointments were made, including Denise Quist as full-time Town Clerk.

• Tabled Northeast Vocational School funding request for new high school (unanimous)
• Adopted new Assessor's Office fee schedule (8-1)
• Tabled new Treasurer's Office fee schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed Denise Quist as full-time Town Clerk (8-1)
• Appointed Paul Reardon to Board of Registrars (8-1)
• Appointed Tracy Maschcinski to Conservation Commission (8-1)
• Referred $750,000 MWRA Lead Line Replacement and $250,000 sewer study to Finance Committee
• Referred $36,700 transfer for police firing range air unit to Finance Committee

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners is meeting to hold a public hearing on two new Common Victualler's licenses, review and sign new and renewed liquor licenses, and consider a change of manager. The board will also enter executive session to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Public hearing for Common Victualler's license: Christopher Gil / Popsicools, LLC
• Public hearing for Common Victualler's license: Pirapong Watcharamonokarn / Udomsook, Thai Taki
• Review and sign new Common Victualler's licenses
• Review and sign 2022 renewals of liquor licenses
• Executive session to discuss Open Meeting Law complaint from Michael Beattie

Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance

The Winthrop Town Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance has no agenda available for its October 14, 2021 meeting. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. This is a procedural placeholder with no specific items to report.

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from July 29, 2021, and discussed several financial topics, including the cost of the new Northeast Metropolitan School, a memorandum from the interim CFO, and salary/stipend data for FY2022. No substantive decisions were made on agenda items; the committee agreed to meet again in December.

• Approved minutes of July 29, 2021 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7 pm (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss new and old business regarding specific property addresses. The body will review Notices of Intent (NOI) and requests for Certificates of Compliance (COC).

• 896 Shirley Street – Abbreviated NOI
• 40 Triton Avenue – NOI
• 49 Main Street – Request for COC
• 32 Woodside Park – Request for COC
• 241 Court Road and 23 Frances Street – OOC

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for an inground pool at 40 Triton Avenue, issuing an order of conditions. It continued the hearing for 896 Shirley Street to allow the applicant to submit additional plans showing footing locations. Two certificates of compliance were discussed but not decided, pending site reviews.

• Approved Notice of Intent for inground pool at 40 Triton Avenue (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 896 Shirley Street deck/sunporch project (unanimous)
• Discussed certificate of compliance for 32 Woodside, pending site review
• Discussed certificate of compliance for 49 Main Street, pending site walk

Board of Health

The Winthrop Town Board of Health meeting on October 12, 2021, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive items listed.

The Winthrop Board of Health held a public hearing on proposed trash, recycling, and solid waste disposal regulations, which included discussion of fees, enforcement, and recycling container limits. No vote was taken; the board scheduled a special meeting for November 4, 2021, to vote on the regulations, with an effective date of January 1, 2022, if approved. The board also discussed property complaints, mosquito spraying, and other routine matters, but took no formal votes on these items.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021 (2-0, Marianne abstaining)
• Closed public hearing on trash, recycling, and solid waste regulations; no vote taken
• Scheduled special meeting for November 4, 2021, to vote on trash regulations
• Tabled Mothers Out Front request for support of pesticides legislation until next meeting
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 8:54 pm

Town Council

This agenda contains only a notice that no agenda is available for the meeting, directing readers to review the minutes. No specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

The Economic Development Committee met to brainstorm post-COVID economic development strategies, focusing on how the Council can support local businesses. No formal decisions were made; the discussion covered vacant commercial space, the Middle School site, and potential state resources. The group agreed to meet more often and explore a clearer process for opening businesses in Winthrop.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several appropriations, including $90,000 for Assessors consulting, $86,000 for a Dog Park/Golf Shed project, and $20,000 for a Town Manager search. They will also vote on Northeast Vocational School's funding request and consider fee changes for Inspectional Services, Assessors, and Treasurers. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, committee reports, and public comment periods.

• Appropriate $90,000 from FB Reserve of Overlay Surplus to Assessors Consulting Line
• Appropriate $86,000 for Dog Park/Golf Shed Project
• Appropriate $20,000 from TC Reserve for Town Manager search
• Vote on Northeast Vocational School's funding request for new school
• Review of Inspectional Services, Assessors, and Treasurers fees

The Town Council approved several motions, including appropriating $20,000 for a town manager search, adopting new fee schedules for Inspectional Services, and appointing members to various boards. The council also discussed but did not vote on the Northeast Vocational School funding request, referring it to the Finance Committee.

• Adopted new Inspectional Services fee schedule (8-1)
• Appropriated $90,000 from Overlay Surplus for Assessors consulting (8-1)
• Appropriated $20,000 from Town Manager Permanent Salary Line for town manager search (8-1)
• Appointed Jamie Stearns to Board of Appeals (8-1)
• Appointed Christopher Zike to Tree Committee (8-1)
• Appointed Lisa Plotnick to TSAC Committee (8-1)
• Moved November 2021 meetings to Nov 9 and 23 (8-1)
• Approved minutes of Sept 21, 2021 (8-1)

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board will discuss a reconciliation issue with Attorney Sacco and review appropriation and funding schedules with PERAC's John Boorack. They will vote on minutes, the September warrant, a fund transfer from Eastern Bank to PRIT, and the acceptance of three new members. The board will also vote on a service buyback request and other administrative items.

• Approve new members: Kevin Oliva (Firefighter, $52,514.70), Devin Racow (Firefighter/EMT, $55,369.34), Dominick Sanzone (School custodian, $36,712.00) at 9% + 2%
• Vote on Diane Abbott's buyback of prior part-time employment for 7 months of creditable service
• Discuss/vote on transferring appropriation funds from Eastern Bank to PRIT effective October 1, 2021
• Vote to approve September 2021 warrant (payroll, accounts payable, investment transfers)
• Update on election for 3rd and 4th board seats for term 2021-2024

The Winthrop Retirement Board voted to authorize Attorney Michael Sacco to send a letter to PERAC seeking intervention on the outstanding reconciliation issue with the Treasurer's office, with copies to the Town Council and Town Manager. The board also approved a $1,659,332.19 warrant, a $750,000 fund transfer, new member acceptances, a buyback request, and conference attendance, among other actions.

• Approved sending letter to PERAC seeking intervention on reconciliation issue (4-0)
• Approved September 2021 warrant of $1,659,332.19 (3-0, Boudrow abstaining)
• Approved transfer of $750,000 from Eastern Bank to PRIT (4-0)
• Approved acceptances of three new members at 9% + 2% (4-3)
• Approved Diane Abbott's buyback of prior part-time service for 7 months creditable service (4-0)
• Approved attendance at virtual MACRS Conference (4-0)
• Approved August 31, 2021 minutes (3-0, Boudrow abstaining)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a special board meeting on September 27, 2021, at 9 Golden Drive, Winthrop, MA, with remote access via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, roll call, review of minutes and financials, public comment, new and old business, and adjournment. No specific substantive items are listed.

• Meeting notice filed with Town Clerk on September 22, 2021
• Remote participation via Zoom (Meeting ID: 851 859 7324)
• Public comment period included
• Review of minutes and financials scheduled

The Winthrop Housing Authority board voted 4-0 to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, following a state mandate. The board also adopted a new garden policy restricting garden sizes and containers, and approved bills totaling $466,756.48. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed or deferred.

• Approved bills totaling $466,756.48 (unanimous)
• Adopted garden policy restricting garden size and containers (unanimous)
• Required all WHA employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (4-0)

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners is holding a remote meeting with a roll call, a new business item regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint form, public comment, and adjournment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific license applications, contracts, or dollar amounts listed for action.

• Discussion of OML Law Complaint Form

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom to consider two appeals: a variance request for a swimming pool, deck, and steps, and a special permit to alter or extend a non-conforming multiunit dwelling. The board will also approve meeting minutes and adjourn.

• Variance request by Michelle Harkins for 23B Almont Street for swimming pool, deck, and steps (continued from 8/26/21)
• Special permit request by James and June Realty LLC for 66-70 Shore Drive to alter or extend a non-conforming multiunit dwelling, with relief from dimensional, use, and parking regulations

The Board of Appeals continued the hearing for the proposed mixed-use development at 66-70 Winthrop Shore Drive to October 28, 2021, after hearing extensive public opposition. The project, which would replace a three-unit structure with a five-story, 12-unit building plus commercial space and five parking spaces, requires multiple variances. The board also continued case 16 of 2021 (23B Almont Street) to October 28, 2021, pending updated plans. No final decisions were made on either project.

• Continued 66-70 Winthrop Shore Drive hearing to October 28, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued 23B Almont Street case to October 28, 2021 (3-0)
• Closed public comment for 66-70 Winthrop Shore Drive, reserving right to reopen (3-0)
• Approved minutes for June 10, July 8, August 26, and September 9, 2021 (3-0)

Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, & Community Relations

This meeting of the Winthrop Town Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, & Community Relations has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations met on September 22, 2021. The proposed flag policy was put on hold by the acting town manager, leaving the commission in an advisory role only. The DEI website update was provided via email, noting that some controversial material was removed and a separate staff website exists. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Flag policy placed on hold by acting town manager; commission to advise only
• DEI website update received via email from school liaison
• October meeting scheduled for Oct 27, with Oct 13 as backup

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several parking and traffic proposals, including restricting parking on Terrace Ave, making Cottage Ave one-way, and removing time limits on Shirley St. The committee will also consider a resident request for a no-parking zone near 381 Revere St. No final decisions are listed; these are discussion items.

• Proposal to restrict parking on Terrace Ave between Cottage Ave and the dead end
• Proposal to make Cottage Ave one-way between Terrace Ave and Hillside Ave
• Resident request for 'No Parking Here to Driveway' near 381 Revere St
• Proposal to eliminate on-street time limits on Shirley St from Irwin St to Beacon St and allow businesses to request time-restricted spots

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee met on September 22, 2021, and postponed all substantive agenda items to its next meeting due to the absence of DPW Director Steven Calla. The committee voted unanimously to table proposals on parking restrictions on Terrace Ave, making Cottage Ave one-way, a no-parking request near 381 Revere St, and eliminating time limits on Shirley St. No decisions were made on these items.

• Postponed parking restriction on Terrace Ave (unanimous)
• Postponed one-way Cottage Ave proposal (unanimous)
• Postponed no-parking request near 381 Revere St (unanimous)
• Postponed Shirley St time limit elimination (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to address old business regarding several specific addresses. The body will review certificates of vote and other filings for residential properties.

• 436 Pleasant Street: COC, Cert. of Vote
• 241 Court Road: OOC
• 131 Terrace Ave: OOC
• 23 Frances Street: OOC
• 81 Upland Road: updates

The Winthrop Conservation Commission met and took action on several properties. The hearing for 23 Frances Street was closed and an order of conditions was issued by unanimous vote. The commission also continued the Notice of Intent for 131 Terrace Avenue and reviewed Certificates of Compliance for 436 Pleasant Street and 241 Court Road, though no specific outcomes are recorded for those items.

• Closed hearing and issued order of conditions for 23 Frances Street (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 131 Terrace Avenue
• Reviewed Certificate of Compliance for 436 Pleasant Street
• Reviewed Certificate of Compliance for 241 Court Road

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is meeting to discuss the Local Cultural Council grant cycle, including priorities and press. The body will also conduct a follow-up regarding the Music on the Landing event held on September 12, 2021.

• LCC grant cycle origination, priorities, and press
• Follow-up on Music on the Landing event from September 12, 2021

Town Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Town Council heard a detailed financial forecast from Interim CFO Steve Cirillo aimed at strengthening Winthrop's fiscal condition through FY 2027, including recommendations to increase the school budget by $900,000 and raise the Town Manager salary to $220,000. The Council referred three appropriation requests to the Finance Committee: $90,000 for assessor consulting, $86,000 for the Golf Shed and Dog Park project, and $20,000 for a Town Manager search. The Council also referred a new fee schedule for Inspectional Services to the Finance and Rules & Ordinances committees. No final votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 meeting (8-1)
• Referred $90,000 appropriation for Assessor's Consulting to Finance Committee
• Referred $86,000 appropriation for Golf Shed and Dog Park project to Finance Committee
• Referred $20,000 appropriation for Town Manager search to Finance Committee
• Referred new Inspectional Services fee schedule to Finance and Rules & Ordinances committees
• Referred pest control discussion to future agenda
• Carried over Flag Policy and Tree Ordinance to next meeting's old business

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board is meeting to discuss future engagement with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), a legal inquiry regarding the approval process, and traffic impacts at the Gordon Fort Banks School. These are discussion items, not final decisions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific votes or contracts listed.

• Discussion: MAPC future engagement(s)
• Discussion: Legal inquiry regarding approval process
• Discussion: Traffic impacts at Gordon Fort Banks School

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors is meeting online via Zoom to review correspondence and may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases and FY2020 abatement and exemption applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Review of correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, and emails
• Possible executive session on pending Appellate Tax Board cases
• Possible executive session on FY2020 abatement and exemption applications

The Winthrop Board of Assessors met on September 14, 2021, and approved the release of the overlay in the amount of $90,000 for foreseen and unforeseen assessing department expenditures. The board also accepted the minutes of the previous meeting and entered executive session to discuss outstanding ATB cases before adjourning.

• Approved release of $90,000 overlay for assessing department expenditures (2-0, Franzese absent)
• Accepted minutes of previous meeting as circulated (2-0, Franzese absent)
• Entered executive session to discuss outstanding ATB cases (2-0, Franzese absent)
• Exited executive session and adjourned open session (motion by Maruzzi, seconded by Macken)

Board of Health

The Winthrop Town Board of Health meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Winthrop Board of Health met on September 14, 2021, and approved the minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting. No public comment was received. The board discussed ongoing property issues, including a health hazard at 59 Cottage Avenue with $89,000 in accrued fines, and reviewed COVID-19 updates, noting a 3.9% positivity rate and 65% full vaccination rate. The board postponed discussion on a pesticide legislation endorsement and a potential lifeguard ordinance for pools until the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 10, 2021 meeting (2-0)
• Discussed 59 Cottage Avenue property with $89,000 in fines pending
• Reviewed COVID-19 case counts and vaccination rates
• Postponed discussion on Mothers Out Front pesticide legislation endorsement
• Postponed decision on lifeguard ordinance for pools
• Noted beach closures for the season; testing ended
• Enforcing single-use plastic bag regulation; letters to be sent to businesses
• Adjourned at 8:07 pm

Miller Field Committee

The Winthrop Miller Field Committee is meeting to discuss several items related to Miller Field, including a golf shed and dog park, a punch list of remaining work, and fencing along Veterans Rd. The agenda is brief and item-focused, with no dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Golf Shed / Dog Park discussion
• Punch List for Miller Field
• Fencing along Veterans Rd.

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom on September 9, 2021. The main item is a continued application from Daniel Hibbard and Patricia Hames for 413-415 Shirley Street, seeking a special permit to alter or extend a non-conforming structure, plus variances for an ice cream restaurant and day care. The board will also approve meeting minutes and adjourn.

• Special permit to alter or extend non-conforming structure (Sec 17.28.030) for 413-415 Shirley Street
• Variance for ice cream restaurant (Sec 17.52.030)
• Variance for day care (Sec 17.52.030)
• Application continued from 8/26/21
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Winthrop Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant use variances and a special permit for alterations to the non-conforming building at 413-415 Shirley Street, allowing an ice cream parlor (Twist and Shake) and a daycare facility. The decision was based on a parking calculation of nine spaces, which the board found sufficient, and included a provision allowing the building inspector to apply shared parking rules if needed. The board also approved the special permit for the alteration of the pre-existing non-conforming structure.

• Granted use variances for ice cream parlor and daycare at 413-415 Shirley St (3-0)
• Approved special permit for alteration of non-conforming structure (3-0)
• Required 9 parking spaces on site, with shared parking at building inspector's discretion (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss new and old business. The meeting includes a review of a Notice of Intent and a grant presentation.

• Notice of Intent (NOI) for 77 Harborside Avenue
• Eel Grass Restoration Grant presented by EPA
• Certificate of Compliance (COC) for 436 Pleasant Street

Town Council

The Finance Committee and Capital Assets Committee are holding a joint discussion on capital items, including management of Miller Field, a dog park/golf shed, and a memorandum from the Interim Finance Director. The Town Council is being asked to authorize a 7-year lease-purchase for a 2022 Seagrave Marauder Pumper Engine at a cost of $689,996.00.

• Joint discussion between Finance Committee and Capital Assets Committee
• Management of Miller Field
• Dog Park / Golf Shed
• Memorandum from Interim Finance Director
• Town Council authorization of 7-yr lease-purchase for 2022 Seagrave Marauder Pumper Engine at $689,996.00

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council's Rules & Ordinance committee is meeting to discuss several proposed ordinance changes. The agenda lists a group petition, a tree ordinance, a flag ordinance, and a trash ordinance as items for discussion. No decisions are listed on the agenda, only potential discussion topics.

• Group petition
• Tree ordinance
• Flag ordinance
• Trash ordinance

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to approve a 7-year lease-purchase for a 2022 Seagrave Marauder Pumper Engine at $689,996, and to transfer $147,000 from Capital Stabilization for sidewalks and a police car. The agenda also includes a public hearing on solid waste regulations, several ordinance discussions, and a reappropriation of surplus overlay funds for the Assessor's Office.

• 7-yr lease-purchase 2022 Seagrave Marauder Pumper Engine/$689,996.00
• Transfer $147,000 from Capital Stabilization to General Fund for Sidewalks and Police Car
• Reappropriate surplus overlay to Assessor's Office for tax board defense and contract services
• Public hearing: Board of Health Solid Waste Regulations
• Discussions: Miller Field management, Dog Park/Golf Shed, Flag Policy, Trash Ordinance, Tree Ordinance

The Town Council approved a 7-year lease-purchase agreement for a 2022 Seagrave Marauder Pumper Engine for the Fire Department, totaling $689,996, with a $75,000 down payment already appropriated. The council also passed a motion to add a solid waste fee section to the town code, allowing the Town Manager to set annual trash fees subject to council approval, with waivers possible for certain circumstances. Additionally, the council approved a motion encouraging the Tree Committee to pause cutting healthy public shade trees until a permanent ordinance is adopted, and referred a motion to reduce or eliminate a bump-out in front of Cervizzi's Martial Art Studio to the Public Safety Committee.

• Approved 7-year lease-purchase of 2022 Seagrave Marauder Pumper Engine for $689,996 (8-1)
• Approved adding Section 13.12.110 to Code of Ordinances for solid waste fees (8-1)
• Approved motion encouraging Tree Committee to pause cutting healthy public shade trees until ordinance adopted (8-1)
• Referred motion to reduce/eliminate bump-out in front of Cervizzi's Martial Art Studio to Public Safety Committee
• Approved appointments: Tim Duplin to Tree Committee, John DaRos to Board of License (8-1)
• Approved appointments: Vincent Amara and Steven Strianese to Airport Hazards Committee (8-1)
• Tabled transfer of $147,000 from Capital Stabilization to General Fund for sidewalks and police car
• Tabled Dog Park and Golf Shed projects

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Contributory Retirement System Board meets to approve routine financial warrants, new member enrollments, and transfer requests. The board will also discuss software, an election update, and extending PERAC funding for FY23.

• Approve revised July 2021 warrant of $497,849.01
• Approve August 2021 warrant
• Approve 10 new school/library/DPW member enrollments at 9% + 2% contribution
• Approve transfer of Monica Ford's deductions to Everett Retirement System (13.8333 yrs liability)
• Approve transfer of Austin Faison's deductions to Somerville Retirement Board (2.9167 yrs liability)

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved investing $1,250,000 from appropriation funds into the PRIT fund effective September 1, 2021. The board also approved the revised July 2021 warrant ($497,849.01) and the August 2021 warrant ($764,908.31), as well as the acceptance of ten new employees at 9% + 2% contribution rates. Transfers of accumulated deductions for two employees to other retirement systems were approved, along with one voluntary superannuation retirement application. The board set the actuarial rate for buyback purchases at 6.75%.

• Approved July 27, 2021 minutes (3-0, Chavis abstaining)
• Approved June 29, 2021 minutes (3-0, Feeley abstaining)
• Approved revised July 2021 warrant of $497,849.01 (4-0)
• Approved August 2021 warrant of $764,908.31 (4-0)
• Approved investing $1,250,000 to PRIT effective September 1, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of 10 new employees (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Monica Ford's deductions to Everett Retirement System (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Austin Faison's deductions to Somerville Retirement Board (4-0)

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom on August 26, 2021, to consider four continued applications for variances and special permits, plus approve meeting minutes and adjourn. All four cases were previously continued from earlier hearings.

• Michelle Harkins, 23B Almont St: variance for swimming pool, deck and steps (continued from 7/29/21)
• Craig Doster, 20-22 Banks St: variance for off-street parking relief (continued from 5/27/21)
• 10,12,16 Revere Street Realty Trust, 12-16 Revere St: use variance (continued from 6/24/21)
• Daniel Hibbard & Patricia Hames, 413-415 Shirley St: special permit to alter/extend non-conforming structure, use variance for ice cream restaurant, variance for day care

The Board of Appeals granted a finding under MGL Chapter 40A Section 6 for 20-22 Bank Street, recognizing the property as a preexisting non-conforming three-family dwelling, subject to conditions including a revised site plan showing six off-street parking spaces. The Board also continued the Revere Street mixed-use project to October 28, 2021, and continued the Shirley Street daycare/ice cream application to September 9, 2021, for additional parking details. Five sets of prior meeting minutes were approved.

• Granted Section 6 finding for 20-22 Bank St as preexisting non-conforming 3-family (3-0)
• Continued 12-16 Revere St mixed-use project to Oct 28, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued 413-415 Shirley St daycare/ice cream application to Sept 9, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for Mar 25, Apr 15, Apr 29, May 27, Aug 12, 2021 (5-0)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a remote special board meeting via Zoom to review FY 2021 year-end reports, replacing the regular August 30th meeting. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, review of minutes and financials, public comment, and new/old business before adjournment.

• Special meeting replaces regular August 30th meeting
• Remote meeting via Zoom with passcode covid19
• Review of minutes and financials
• Public comment period

The Winthrop Housing Authority board certified its FY2021 year-end financial statements, including the top-five highest paid employees and lead paint compliance, with a 3-0 roll call vote (two members absent). It also approved $164,404.34 in disbursements for July 31-August 24, 2021, and accepted the August 2, 2021 meeting minutes. The board authorized adding $15,000 in state sustainability funds to the FY2022 Capital Improvement Plan for a flood project, and discussed a $37,465 lightning strike insurance claim and SHERA rent relief applications ($13,387 approved, $11,867 pending).

• Certified FY2021 year-end financial statements and related compliance forms (3-0, two absent)
• Approved $164,404.34 in disbursements for July 31-August 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of August 2, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized $15,000 addition to FY2022 CIP for flood project (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session to discuss litigation (3-0, two absent)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review Notices of Intent (NOI) and Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for several residential addresses. The body will also consider Certificates of Compliance for two properties.

• RDA for 201 Winthrop Shore Drive
• NOI for 81 Upland Road
• Continued NOI for 15 Townsend Street
• Continued NOI for 241 Court Road
• Certificates of Compliance for 436 Pleasant Street and 81 Court Road

Conservation Commission

The agenda for the Winthrop Town Conservation Commission meeting on August 18, 2021, is empty. The document states that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes for details.

The Winthrop Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a negative determination of applicability for a porch expansion at 201 Winthrop Shore Drive, meaning the project does not require a conservation permit. The Commission also closed hearings and issued Orders of Conditions for projects at 15 Townsend Street and 241 Court Road, and continued hearings for several other projects, including 131 Terrace Avenue, 23 Frances Street, and 81 Upland Road.

• Issued negative determination of applicability for 201 Winthrop Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 15 Townsend Street (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 241 Court Road (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 131 Terrace Avenue to next meeting
• Continued hearing for 23 Frances Street to next meeting
• Continued hearing for 81 Upland Road to next meeting

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on three proposals: restricting parking on Terrace Ave and Crystal Cove Ave, and making Cottage Ave one-way. The committee will also discuss old business including eliminating on-street time limits on Shirley St and a resident request for a no-parking sign near 381 Revere St.

• Public hearing: restrict parking on Terrace Ave between Cottage Ave and the dead end
• Public hearing: make Cottage Ave one-way between Terrace Ave and Hillside Ave
• Public hearing: restrict parking on Crystal Cove Ave between Hillside Ave and Park Ave
• Old business: eliminate on-street time limits on Shirley St from Irwin St to Beacon St area
• Old business: resident request for 'No Parking Here to Driveway' near 381 Revere St

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee voted to eliminate parking on the north side of Crystal Cove Ave between Hillside Ave and Park Ave to improve safety at a difficult intersection. Several other items were postponed, including a proposal to restrict parking on Terrace Ave and a proposal to make Cottage Ave one-way. The committee also discussed a resident's request for a no-parking zone near 381 Revere St but postponed action pending new speed data.

• Eliminated parking on north side of Crystal Cove Ave between Hillside Ave and Park Ave (4-0, Deputy Chief Goodwin abstaining)
• Postponed parking restriction on Terrace Ave between Cottage Ave and dead end (unanimous)
• Postponed making Cottage Ave one-way between Terrace Ave and Hillside Ave (3-0, Director Calla and Deputy Chief Goodwin abstaining)
• Postponed no-parking request near 381 Revere St pending speed data (unanimous)
• Postponed eliminating time limits on Shirley St and allowing business-requested spots (unanimous)

Town Council

This is a procedural agenda for an executive session only. The Town Council will enter a closed session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to discuss executive session minutes. No public business or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Executive session under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) for strategy sessions on nonunion personnel negotiations
• Discussion of executive session minutes

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to decide on several financial items, including accepting $9.4 million in state revolving fund financing for the Ingleside Park project, transferring $147,000 for sidewalks and a police car, and authorizing a 7-year lease-purchase for a new fire engine. The council will also discuss management of Miller Field and tennis courts, a dog park, flag policy, and a trash ordinance.

• Accept $9.4 million SRF funding for Ingleside Park Project
• Transfer $147,000 from Capital Stabilization to General Fund for sidewalks and police car
• Authorize 7-year lease-purchase of 2022 Seagrave Marauder Pumper Engine for $689,996.00
• Real Property Disposition on Veterans Rd.
• Public hearing on FY21 year-end budget transfers

The Town Council defeated a motion to accept a $9.94 million loan from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for the Ingleside Park drainage project, following a negative recommendation from the Finance Committee. The council also tabled a $147,000 transfer from Capital Stabilization for sidewalk repair and a police cruiser. A petition regarding tree preservation was referred to the Rules and Ordinance Committee for review.

• Defeated $9.94M SRF loan for Ingleside Park drainage project (motion failed, no second)
• Tabled $147,000 transfer from Capital Stabilization for sidewalks and police cruiser
• Approved FY21 year-end budget transfers (7-2)
• Referred tree preservation petition to Rules and Ordinance Committee
• Approved exploring sale of ~800 sq ft property on Veterans Rd. (unanimous)
• Appointed Leilani Bernal to Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations (unanimous)
• Referred 7-year lease-purchase of fire engine ($689,996) to Finance Committee

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board is holding a regular meeting via Zoom on August 16, 2021. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, new business, general planning discussion, and old business. No specific projects, votes, or dollar amounts are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine with no concrete items on the public agenda.

• Call to order and roll call
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• New business and general planning discussion
• Old business

Board of Appeals

The provided agenda for the August 12, 2021, meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for a bed and breakfast (transient lodging) at 90 Highland Avenue, after the applicant submitted the required inspection report and parking plan. The decision will be issued with a 20-day appeal period before it can be recorded. The board also discussed cleaning up missing 2020 meeting minutes.

• Approved bed and breakfast special permit at 90 Highland Ave (3-0)
• Discussed plan to approve missing 2020 meeting minutes at future meetings

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health is meeting to discuss and review public health matters, including COVID-19 updates, beach closures, mosquito spraying, and a possible single-use plastic bag policy. The agenda includes reports from the Director of Public Health and the Commissioner of Inspectional Services, as well as updates on various properties and environmental health initiatives.

• Status report on 59 Cottage Avenue from Inspectional Services
• COVID-19 update for the Town of Winthrop
• Donovans and Pico Beach closure discussion
• Mosquito spraying update
• Single-use plastic bags discussion

The Winthrop Board of Health approved the first draft of revised solid waste regulations, which will be reviewed by the Town Council and then go to a public hearing before final adoption. The board also voted to send a cease-and-desist email to Blink Royalty for offering teeth whitening, a service reserved for licensed dentists. COVID-19 updates were reported, including rising cases and a new mask mandate for town employees.

• Approved first draft of solid waste regulations (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2021 (3-0)
• Voted to email Blink Royalty to stop teeth whitening services (3-0)
• Approved adjournment (3-0)

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners is holding public hearings on several license matters. They will continue hearings on permanent outdoor seating for two restaurants and consider new liquor license applications for a market and a restaurant. Public comment will be taken.

• Continued hearing: D'Parma Restaurant permanent outdoor seating alteration
• Continued hearing: 90 Degree Restaurant permanent outdoor seating alteration
• New hearing: DTJ Inc. (D&T Market) application for off-premises wine and malt liquor license
• New hearing: Antique Table / Piccolo Piatti application for on-premises wine and malt liquor license

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting in executive session only, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. No public business or votes are on the agenda; the meeting is limited to the executive session and adjournment.

• Executive session under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) for strategy sessions on nonunion personnel negotiations

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to handle routine business and several notable financial items. The council will consider accepting $9.4 million in State Revolving Fund financing for the Ingleside Park Project, transfer $147,000 from Capital Stabilization to the General Fund for sidewalks and a police car, and approve FY21 year-end budget transfers. Old business includes discussions on management of Miller Field and Tennis Courts, a dog park/golf shed, flag policy, and a trash ordinance.

• Accept $9.4 million SRF funding for Ingleside Park Project
• Transfer $147,000 from Capital Stabilization to General Fund for sidewalks and police car
• FY21 year-end budget transfers
• Management of Miller Field and Tennis Courts
• Dog Park / Golf Shed, Flag Policy, Trash Ordinance discussions

The Town Council voted 8-0 to waive its rule requiring timely submission of agenda items so it can consider a $9.9 million loan authorization for the Ingleside Park drainage project, meeting a Mass. Clean Water Trust deadline. The council also approved retaining the tennis courts under Parks and Recreation management, appointed Kimberly Hirsh to the Planning Board, and referred several budget transfers and the loan to the Finance Committee for a public hearing.

• Waived rule 2 to consider $9.9M Ingleside Park loan authorization (8-0)
• Approved motion to retain tennis courts under Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Appointed Kimberly Hirsh to the Planning Board (passed)
• Referred FY21 year-end budget transfers to Finance Committee
• Referred $147,000 transfer from Capital Stabilization for sidewalks and police cruiser to Finance Committee
• Referred $9.9M SRF loan for Ingleside Park to Finance Committee
• Accepted minutes of July 20, 2021 (unanimous)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a remote special meeting on August 2, 2021, via Zoom. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, review of minutes and financials, public comment, new business, old business, and adjournment. No specific substantive items are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.

• Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 state of emergency
• Review of minutes and financials
• Public comment period
• New business and old business items

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Capital Assets committee is meeting to discuss two capital projects: the High School Tennis Courts and Miller Field. The agenda lists these as the only items for discussion, with no specific actions or decisions detailed.

• High School Tennis Courts
• Miller Field

Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance

The Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance will review the FY22 budget process, discussing what went wrong and right, and consider improvements for the FY23 budget. The meeting includes approval of January minutes and is a discussion-focused session.

• Minutes of January 5, 2021
• Discussion of FY22 budget process
• Review of what went wrong and right
• Ideas for FY23 budget

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom to consider several applications, including permits for bed-and-breakfasts, variances for a pool and deck, off-street parking relief, and a special permit to alter a non-conforming structure. Some items are continuations from previous meetings. The board will also approve meeting minutes and adjourn.

• Todd Green, 90 Highland Ave, seeks B&B permit (continued from 6/24/21)
• Joan Roth, 100 Sargent St, seeks B&B permit
• Michelle Harkins, 23B Almont St, variance for swimming pool, deck, and steps
• Craig Doster, 20-22 Banks St, variance for off-street parking relief (continued from 5/27/21)
• Daniel Turetsky, 23 Shirley St, special permit to alter non-conforming structure and variances

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council's Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss three items: a flag policy, a trash ordinance, and policy changes regarding the Town Manager's contracting powers. These are discussion items, not final decisions, and the agenda notes that not all listed items may be discussed.

• Flag policy discussion
• Trash ordinance discussion
• Policy changes re: Town Manager's contracting powers

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding a work meeting to discuss committee projects. No specific projects or decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of committee projects

Town Council

Councilor Letterie of Precinct 2 is holding a town-wide discussion open to all residents to hear any interests or concerns. The agenda is general and non-specific, with no listed action items, votes, or proposals.

• Open discussion of any interests to residents

Winthrop Retirement Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Winthrop Retirement Board. The agenda contains only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no listed action items, discussions, or decisions specified.

• No specific items listed beyond agenda and meeting materials

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) retroactive to 2020, with rates of 1.6% for 2020 and 1.3% for 2021. The board also approved the July 2021 warrant of $498,107.62, a $425,000 fund transfer, new member acceptances, and transfers. James Feeley was declared the Third Member of the Retirement Board by acclamation.

• Approved July 2021 warrant of $498,107.62 (3-0)
• Approved $425,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for August payroll (3-0)
• Declared James Feeley as Third Member of Retirement Board (3-0)
• Approved new member acceptances for five employees (3-0)
• Approved transfers for three members to other retirement boards (3-0)
• Approved COLA retroactive to 2020 (3-0)

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will discuss several parking-related requests and proposals, including eliminating on-street time limits on Shirley St and considering new no-parking zones on Terrace Ave and near 381 Revere St. The committee will also review parking regulations on Crystal Cove Ave and discuss future agenda items, such as making Cottage Ave one-way.

• Resident request for 'No Parking Between Driveways' on Terrace Ave
• Resident request for 'No Parking Here to Driveway' near 381 Revere St
• Proposal to eliminate on-street time limits on Shirley St from Irwin St to Beacon St, allowing businesses to request time-restricted spots
• Discussion of parking regulations on Crystal Cove Ave
• Upcoming proposal to make Cottage Ave a one-way street

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee met on July 21, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no votes were taken. Members heard public comments on a request for 'No Parking Between Driveways' on Terrace Ave and a request for 'No Parking Here to Driveway' near 381 Revere St, but deferred action. The committee also discussed old business, including a proposal to eliminate time limits on Shirley St and parking regulations on Crystal Cove Ave, but made no decisions.

• No votes taken due to lack of quorum
• Heard public comment on Terrace Ave parking request, deferred to future discussion
• Heard public comment on Revere St parking request, deferred to next meeting under old business
• Discussed Shirley St time limit proposal, deferred to next meeting
• Discussed Crystal Cove Ave parking regulations, deferred until public hearing scheduled

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to consider two appropriations: $80,000 for EB Newton/Clock Tower repairs and a $155,000 transfer from salary reserve to the Fire Department budget for collective bargaining. The agenda also includes discussions on a dog park, flag raising policy, and management of Miller Field and tennis courts, along with routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Appropriate $80,000 for EB Newton / Clock Tower Repairs
• Transfer $155,000 from Salary Reserve to Fire Dept. Budget/Collective Bargaining
• Discussion: Dog Park
• Discussion: Flag Raising Policy
• Management of Miller Field and Tennis Courts (MOU)

The Town Council voted 8-1 to appoint Terence Delehanty as Interim Town Manager for 90 days, effective July 27, 2021. They also approved $80,000 for EB Newton Clock Tower repairs and $155,000 for Fire Department collective bargaining costs. The council accepted the Dog Park/Golf Shed bid, contingent on Conservation Committee sign-off, and discussed the ferry's financial losses, with no decision made.

• Appointed Terence Delehanty as Interim Town Manager for 90 days (8-1 vote).
• Appropriated $80,000 from EB Newton Fund Balance for Clock Tower repairs (8-1 vote).
• Transferred $155,000 from Salary Reserve to Fire Department budget for collective bargaining (approved).
• Accepted the Dog Park/Golf Shed bid, contingent on Conservation Committee sign-off (unanimous).
• Referred management of Miller Field and Tennis Courts to the Capital Assets Committee.
• Referred Winthrop Foundation funding distribution to the Finance Committee.

Planning Board

This Planning Board meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note stating there is no agenda available and directing readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda available for this meeting

The Winthrop Planning Board held a discussion-focused meeting on July 19, 2021, without taking any formal votes or decisions. They discussed potential improvements to the site plan review process, clarifying the threshold for projects going to the Planning Board versus the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the future of the Larson Rink site. The board also noted the need to approve past meeting minutes and planned to invite a coastal resiliency group to a future meeting.

• No formal decisions were made at this meeting.
• Discussed reviewing and updating the site plan review checklist for applicants.
• Discussed clarifying the threshold for projects going to the Planning Board vs. the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Discussed the future of the Larson Rink site, but no decision was made.
• Planned to invite a coastal resiliency group to a future meeting.
• Noted that past meeting minutes need to be approved; Town Planner will seek access to recordings.

Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, & Community Relations

The Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations will meet to receive updates on the response to a June 26 incident, community resources, the Fall 2021 diversity curriculum in schools, and a joint grant project with the police and One Winthrop. They will also discuss upcoming events to support inclusion. Public comment is scheduled.

• Update on incident from 6/26 from Interim Town Manager Terry Delehanty
• Update on community resources from Public Health Director Meredith Hurley
• Update on Fall 2021 Diversity Curriculum from Superintendent Lisa Howard
• Update on joint grant and project with WPD and One Winthrop from Andrea Baez
• Discussion of upcoming events to support inclusion

The Commission heard from Police Chief Delehanty, School Dept's Lisa Howard, and Public Health's Meredith Hurley about the town's response to the June 26, 2021 racially motivated murders. The School Dept paused its DEI website on advice of consultants, not due to political pressure, and will appoint a liaison to the Commission. The Commission also discussed the upcoming 'Let's Talk Winthrop' event.

• Requested School Dept appoint a liaison to the Commission; Lisa Howard agreed
• Discussed DEI website pause; not pulled due to political pressure
• Heard update on 'Let's Talk Winthrop' event, jointly sponsored by One Winthrop, Police Dept, and CDIHR
• Discussed need for assigned Clerk for the Commission

Town Council

This Town Council meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No agenda items published

The Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations met and discussed the town's response to the June 26, 2021, racially motivated murders of Ramona Copper and David Green by Nathan Allen. Police Chief Terry Delehanty detailed the incident and the subsequent mental health follow-up, while school and public health officials described their departments' responses. The commission requested that the School Department appoint a liaison to the commission, and Lisa Howard agreed. The commission also discussed the 'Let's Talk Winthrop' event, a two-night Zoom training sponsored by the Cultural Council, One Winthrop, the Police Department, and the commission.

• Requested the School Department appoint a liaison to the commission; Lisa Howard agreed
• Discussed the DEI website, which was paused on advice of outside consultants, not due to political pressure
• Heard updates on the 'Let's Talk Winthrop' event, a two-night Zoom training on difficult conversations
• Discussed the town's response to the June 26 hate crime murders, including mental health follow-up

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors is meeting online via Zoom to review correspondence and may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases and FY2020 abatement and exemption applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Review of correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, and emails
• Possible executive session on pending Appellate Tax Board cases
• Discussion of FY2020 abatement and exemption applications

The Board of Assessors met on July 13, 2021, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They reviewed correspondence and discussed the department budget for the new fiscal year, then entered executive session to discuss an outstanding ATB case. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after returning from executive session.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss ATB case (3-0)
• Exited executive session and adjourned (3-0)

Board of Health

There is no agenda available for the July 13, 2021, meeting of the Winthrop Board of Health. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Board of Health voted unanimously (3-0) to deny Cassandra Harris's request for a pop-up event with an Aesthetic Nurse Injector at Blink Royalty, reversing a prior conditional approval. The decision was based on concerns that an RN without APRN authorization would be performing injections outside their scope of practice. The Board also approved the June 8, 2021 minutes (2-0, one abstention) and discussed plastic bag compliance, a yacht club regatta's safety plan, and solid waste regulation updates.

• Denied Blink Royalty pop-up event with Aesthetic Nurse Injector (3-0)
• Reconsidered and revoked conditional approval for Blink Royalty licensing (3-0)
• Approved June 8, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0, one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Town Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Appointments, Commissions & Committees body. The only listed item is a discussion of committee meetings, with no specific actions or decisions detailed.

• Discussion: Committee Meetings

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a remote special meeting on July 12, 2021, at 3:30 PM. The agenda indicates the board will enter executive session to discuss strategy related to pending litigation. No other substantive items are listed.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy
• Remote meeting via Zoom (Meeting ID: 851 859 7324)

Board of Appeals

This is a special meeting of the Winthrop Town Board of Appeals. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Special meeting of the Board of Appeals
• Agenda and meeting materials documents listed

The Board of Appeals voted to uphold the building inspector's denial of a zoning enforcement request for a garage at 80 Ingleside Avenue, finding the applicant lacked standing and the equities favored the existing structure. The board also approved a plan change for a second-floor bay window at 2 Washington Terrace, confirming the building height was unchanged. Both decisions were made by unanimous votes.

• Denied the request to overturn the building inspector's denial of zoning enforcement for 80 Ingleside Avenue, citing lack of aggrievement and equitable considerations.
• Approved the plan change to extend the bay window to the second floor at 2 Washington Terrace, based on the building inspector's measurement confirming no height increase.
• Directed that the decision for 80 Ingleside Avenue include findings on standing, equities, and the nature of the encroachment.
• Noted that the applicant for 80 Ingleside Avenue has a 20-day appeal period to Superior Land Court after the decision is issued.

Town Council

This Town Council meeting has no agenda available. The only listed item directs readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or administrative in nature.

• No agenda items listed

The Town Council voted 8-1 to accept and expend a $5,542,928 federal grant from the US Treasury's Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA). The council also approved three National Grid conduit installation plans for Revere St, Cottage Park Rd, and Woodside Ave, each by 8-1 votes. An $80,000 appropriation for EB Newton Clock Tower repairs was discussed and referred to the Finance Committee for further action.

• Approved acceptance and expenditure of $5,542,928 ARPA/CLFRF grant (8-1)
• Approved National Grid Plan #26074955 for Revere St and Argyle St conduit work (8-1)
• Approved National Grid Plan #30386215 for Cottage Park Rd conduit work (8-1)
• Approved National Grid Plan #30399374 for Woodside Ave conduit work (8-1)
• Referred $80,000 EB Newton Clock Tower repair appropriation to Finance Committee
• Reappointed Michael Abboud and Christopher Sullivan as constables
• Appointed Kurt Millar to the Board of License

Winthrop Retirement Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Winthrop Retirement Board with no agenda published. The only available record is the meeting minutes, which should be reviewed for any details.

• No agenda items were listed for this meeting.

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved the minutes from May 25, 2021, and transferred $175,000 from PRIM to Eastern Bank for July 2021 payroll and accounts payable. It also approved Voluntary Superannuation Option B retirement for Yvonne Cernaro (School Paraprofessional, 18 years of service) effective June 30, 2021, and Option C retirement for Arthur Hickey Jr. (Police Sergeant, 41.8333 years of service) effective July 30, 2021. The board discussed but did not vote on the Retirement Coordinator's COLA and Longevity payment, noting town-side approval status. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 PM.

• Approved minutes from May 25, 2021, by 3-0 vote.
• Approved transfer of $175,000 from PRIM to Eastern Bank for July 2021 payroll and accounts payable, effective July 1, 2021, by 3-0 vote.
• Approved Voluntary Superannuation Option B retirement for Yvonne Cernaro, effective June 30, 2021, by 3-0 vote.
• Approved Voluntary Superannuation Option C retirement for Arthur Hickey Jr., effective July 30, 2021, by 3-0 vote.
• Discussed but did not vote on Retirement Coordinator's COLA and Longevity payment for July 1, 2021.
• Adjourned at 6:19 PM by 3-0 vote.

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2021, to consider seven appeals and permit requests. These include a request for an Air B&B permit, modifications to existing structures, a variance for a swimming pool, and an appeal of a zoning enforcement decision. The meeting may be held in person or via Zoom.

• Todd Green, 90 Highland Ave: permit for Air B&B
• Aaron Daigneault, 2 Washington Terr: permit to modify existing plan to match as-built
• 10, 12, 16 Revere St Realty Trust: variances for residential unit not allowed in district (17.060.030, 17.20.060)
• Jhosmar W. Castellano & Elise L. Mesedahl, 80 Ingleside Ave: appeal of zoning administrator's request for zoning enforcement
• Michelle Harkins, 23 B Almont St: variance for swimming pool (continued from 6/10/2021)

The Winthrop Board of Appeals met on June 24, 2021, and handled seven cases. Six cases were continued to later dates, including an Air B&B special permit, a building height dispute, a multi-unit development plan, a zoning enforcement appeal, a pool variance, and a two-family to three-family conversion. One case, a roof modification at 15 Ocean View Way, was approved unanimously. No new minutes were approved.

• Continued Air B&B special permit at 90 Highland Ave to July 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued 2 Washington Terrace case to July 8, 2021 for building height measurement (unanimous)
• Continued 10,12,16 Revere St. development to July 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued 80 Ingleside Ave zoning enforcement appeal to July 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved roof modification at 15 Ocean View Way (unanimous)
• Continued 23 B Almont St pool variance to July 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued 20-22 Banks St conversion to July 29, 2021 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is holding an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel. The agenda contains only this item, with no public discussion or votes scheduled.

• Executive session under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) for nonunion contract negotiations

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to approve the minutes from June 15, 2021, and to consider a $5,000 transfer for installing railings at Haliford Beach. The agenda also includes appointments and re-appointments, but no other substantive items are listed.

• Transfer $5,000 for railings at Haliford Beach
• Approval of June 15, 2021 minutes
• Appointments and re-appointments

The Town Council unanimously approved an emergency transfer of $5,000 from the Town Council Reserve to fabricate and re-install aluminum railings at Halford Beach, addressing a safety hazard. The council also re-appointed Goldie Boncore to the Cultural Council and appointed Ana Leary, Alyssa Gamble, Sam Gonzales, and John Young to various policy-making committees, with a 6-3 vote. The meeting included an executive session on nonunion negotiations and reports on trash pickup and the CFO position.

• Approved emergency transfer of $5,000 for railings at Halford Beach (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Goldie Boncore to the Cultural Council (9-0)
• Appointed Ana Leary to Conservation Committee, Alyssa Gamble to Planning Board, Sam Gonzales to Board of License, John Young to Board of Appeals (6-3, with 1 abstention and 1 disapproval)
• Entered executive session for nonunion negotiations (9-0)
• Adjourned executive session at 6:59 PM (9-0)
• Accepted minutes of June 15, 2021, as amended (9-0)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will vote on adopting the FY22 operating and enterprise fund budgets, and will consider appropriating $80,000 for legal services and transferring $3,200 for the Veterans Service Agent account. The council will also vote to accept and expend a $5,542,928 grant from the US Dept. of Treasury. Other items include zoning ordinance review, parking ordinance changes, and committee re-appointments.

• Adopt FY22 General Fund Operating Budget
• Adopt FY22 Trash, Harbormaster, Recreation, Water & Sewer, Rink, and Ferry Enterprise Fund Budgets
• Vote to accept and expend $5,542,928 US Dept. of Treasury grant
• Appropriate $80,000 from Free Cash for Town Manager Legal Services
• Transfer $3,200 from Town Council Reserve to Veterans Service Agent Account

The Town Council adopted the FY22 General Fund operating budget of $54,994,887, along with all enterprise and revolving fund budgets. An amendment restored the Town Planner position to $100,000 by reducing the Town Council Reserve and eliminating the Conservation Agent line item. The Council also approved zoning changes for the Central Business District, including the Winthrop Middle School parcels, and tabled a motion to increase clock tower repairs to $80,000 until July.

• Adopted FY22 General Fund operating budget $54,994,887 (9-0)
• Restored Town Planner to $100,000 via amendment (8-1)
• Adopted Trash Enterprise Fund budget $1,865,328 (8-1)
• Approved CBD zoning amendment including Middle School parcels (8-1)
• Approved Ocean View Street parking prohibition (9-0)
• Tabled EB Newton Clock Tower repairs until July (7-2)
• Appointed Denise Quist as Interim Town Clerk (9-0)
• Accepted $5,542,928 ARPA grant (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals voted 3-0 to grant variances allowing a third dwelling unit at 207 Pleasant Street, including relief from use, parking, and side-yard setback requirements. The approval is conditional on the unit not being sold as a condominium and on using no visible pressure-treated lumber. The board also continued the case for a proposed pool at 23B Almont Street to June 24, 2021, to allow review of a certified plot plan and engineering reports.

• Granted variances for a third apartment at 207 Pleasant Street, allowing three-family use in an RA zone, reduced parking (4 spaces instead of 6), and a reduced side-yard setback for a deck.
• Conditioned the 207 Pleasant Street approval on the unit not being sold as a condominium and on no visible pressure-treated lumber.
• Continued the 23B Almont Street pool application to June 24, 2021, to review a certified plot plan and engineering reports.
• Closed public comment for both cases after hearing from residents.

Board of Health

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

The Board voted unanimously to rescind local health orders that exceed state orders, effective June 15, 2021, aligning with the state's emergency order expiration. It also decided to postpone the July 4th fireworks to later in the summer due to concerns about crowds, while allowing the Horribles Parade to proceed with voluntary safety measures. The Board approved the updated tobacco sales regulation and reviewed several other items, including a beach vendor request and a kindergarten event.

• Rescinded local COVID orders superseding state orders, effective June 15 (3-0)
• Postponed July 4th fireworks to later in summer
• Approved updated tobacco sales regulation, effective August 1 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 13 and May 11 meetings (3-0)
• Agreed to allow Mothers Out Front to use glyphosate advisory flyer
• Requested inspection of Epidermis & Co for permitted services
• Continued monthly meeting schedule on second Tuesday
• Adjourned at 8:11 pm (3-0)

Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance

The Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance has no agenda for this meeting. The agenda text indicates there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance voted on several budget modifications for the upcoming Town Council vote. They approved increasing the salary reserve for the CBA account by $375K, reducing the planner position by $50K, and cutting police vehicle and sidewalk funds by $94K. The committee also voted to increase trash removal allocation and reduce benefits, with several items passed unanimously.

• Approved $375K increase to Salary Reserve for CBA Account (unanimous)
• Approved $35K increase to Outside Legal budget (unanimous)
• Approved $23K addition for Conservation Agent (unanimous)
• Approved $21K addition for Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved $30K reduction in assessing consulting line, with $8K to permanent employee line and $22K to shortfall (unanimous)
• Approved $20K reduction in Veteran's benefits line item (unanimous)
• Approved $64K increase to Trash Removal allocation (6-4)
• Approved $94K reduction from Police Vehicle & Sidewalks (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on the FY22 budget, several fund transfers including $72,456.70 from the Insurance Recovery Fund to the General Fund and $3,200 to the Veterans Agent Account, and authorization of $1,570.78 in unpaid prior-year bills. They will also discuss Winthrop Middle School zoning, an ordinance review committee recommendation, and a special article for Ingleside Park playground repairs. A presentation on the water loss and rate study is scheduled.

• FY22 Budget
• Transfer $72,456.70 from Insurance Recovery Fund to General Fund
• Transfer $3,200 from Town Council reserve to Veterans Agent Account
• Winthrop Middle School Zoning
• Special Article for Ingleside Park Playground Repairs

The Town Council approved establishing a Trash Fee Enterprise Fund, authorized $1,570.78 in unpaid prior-year bills, transferred $72,456.70 from insurance funds for Ingleside Park playground repairs, and accepted a $2,750 donation for the park. All votes passed 7-2 with two members absent. The council also heard a water loss and rate study presentation and discussed a tree removal controversy, but took no action on those items.

• Established Trash Fee Enterprise Fund (7-2)
• Authorized $1,570.78 in unpaid prior-year bills (7-2)
• Transferred $72,456.70 from Insurance Recovery Fund for Ingleside Park playground repairs (7-2)
• Accepted $2,750 donation for Ingleside Park (7-2)

Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance

The Winthrop Finance Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss the FY22 budget, specifically for the Fire Department and the ISD (likely the Inspectional Services Department). This is a discussion item, not a final vote.

• Discussion of FY22 budget
• Fire Department budget
• ISD budget

The Finance Committee met with department heads to finalize budget modifications. They voted to reduce school funding by $50K, increase union negotiation salaries by $375K, and add $21K for the Council on Aging. Several other adjustments were approved, including cuts to trash removal, cell phones, and Granicus funding.

• Approved $21K increase for Council on Aging salaries (all in favor)
• Approved $23K for a conservation agent (all in favor)
• Approved $375K increase for union negotiation salaries (all in favor except Gault and Chavis; Poulos abstained)
• Approved $35K increase for outside counsel, from $65K to $100K (all in favor)
• Approved $50K reduction in school funding
• Approved removal of ~$8K for Granicus from council reserve budget (all in favor)
• Approved ~$4K reduction for cell phones across town departments (all in favor)
• Approved $64K reduction for trash removal enterprise fund, from $1,264,000 to $1.2MM (Farrell and Ferrino voted no)

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom on May 27, 2021, to consider five variance applications. These include requests for lot size and setback variances on Highland Avenue, a swimming pool variance on Almont Street, and off-street parking variances on Pleasant and Banks Streets. The board will also vote on approving meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Variance for 132 Highland Ave (lot requirement and side setback)
• Variance for 138 Highland Ave (lot requirement and side yard setback)
• Variance for 23B Almont St (swimming pool)
• Variance for 207 Pleasant St (off-street parking relief)
• Variance for 20 Banks St (off-street parking relief)

The Winthrop Board of Appeals heard two consolidated variance cases for 132 and 138 Highland Avenue, but the applicant withdrew both requests without prejudice. The board also continued a case for 20-22 Bank Street to allow the applicant to investigate whether the basement unit was a pre-existing nonconforming use. Two other cases were continued to June 10.

• Continued case 016-2021 (23 Almont Street pool variance) to June 10 (unanimous)
• Continued case 017-2021 (207 Pleasant Street) to June 10 (unanimous)
• Accepted applicant's withdrawal without prejudice for case 007-2021 (132 Highland Ave) (motion passed)
• Accepted applicant's withdrawal without prejudice for case 015-2021 (138 Highland Ave) (motion passed)
• Continued case 018-2021 (20-22 Bank Street) to June 24 (motion passed)

Winthrop Retirement Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or routine with no substantive items to report.

• No agenda items listed

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved the May 2021 warrant of $486,647.04, a $325,000 fund transfer to cover June payroll, and several new member enrollments. It also approved a retirement, a refund, and a longevity payment for the coordinator. The board declined to release retiree names to the MTA and tabled a PERAC funding schedule extension discussion.

• Approved May 2021 warrant of $486,647.04 (4-0)
• Approved $325,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for June payroll (4-0)
• Approved new member enrollments at 9% + 2% for four employees (4-0)
• Approved new member enrollment at 8% + 2% for Library Director Gregory McClay (4-0)
• Approved Voluntary Superannuation retirement for Barbara Marino effective July 2, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved refund of accumulated deductions for Derek Savage (4-0)
• Approved $925 longevity payment for Retirement Coordinator (4-0)
• Approved covering Retirement Coordinator's $100 MACRS conference cost (4-0)

Winthrop Housing Authority

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note stating there is no agenda and directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda available

The Winthrop Housing Authority held a remote special meeting on May 24, 2021, and approved a new electricity contract. The board also discussed the re-opening of the administration building. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved new electricity contract
• Discussed re-opening of administration building

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to hold a public hearing on removing on-street time limits along Shirley St and to discuss several traffic and parking concerns, including speeding on Pleasant St and parking changes on Ocean View St and Crystal Cove Ave. The committee will also continue its broader policy discussion on road width, parking, and one-way streets.

• Public hearing on eliminating on-street time limits on Shirley St from Irwin St to Beacon St, allowing businesses to request limited time-restricted spots
• Resident request for a 4-way stop at Pleasant St near Bartlett Rd due to speeding
• Discussion of new Ocean View St configuration and possible elimination of on-street parking near cemetery
• Discussion of parking regulations on Crystal Cove Ave
• Upcoming proposal to make Cottage Ave a one-way street

Town Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, indicating the agenda is procedural or unavailable.

The Town Council approved several financial items, including a $72,456.70 transfer from the Insurance Recovery Fund and a $2,750 donation for Ingleside Park playground repairs, plus $1,570.78 in unpaid prior-year bills. The council also appointed members to the Airport Hazards Committee and Planning Board. No public hearings were held, and the meeting included an executive session on collective bargaining strategy.

• Approved $72,456.70 transfer for Ingleside Park playground repairs (8-1)
• Accepted $2,750 donation for Ingleside Park playground repairs (8-1)
• Authorized $1,570.78 in unpaid prior-year bills (8-1)
• Appointed John Vitagliano and Nick Ivansi to Airport Hazards Committee (8-1)
• Appointed Sarah Jane Fourness to Planning Board (8-1)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining strategy (8-1)
• Adjourned executive session at 7:03 PM (8-1)
• Accepted minutes of May 4, 2021 (8-1)

Planning Board

The Winthrop Town Planning Board meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is procedural or lacks substantive items.

• No agenda items listed

The Winthrop Planning Board voted to continue the public hearing for the 40R subdivision at Banks Street to its next meeting in June, at the applicant's request. The board expects an amended plan and updated documentation before then. Chair Robert Carroll also agreed to draft a request to the Town Council for assistance from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on the use table and definitions, with board support. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued 40R Banks Street subdivision public hearing to next meeting (5-0)
• Agreed to draft request to Town Council for MAPC assistance on use table and definitions

Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance

The Winthrop Town Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance has no agenda available for its May 13, 2021 meeting. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate, directing readers to review the minutes instead.

The Finance Committee met with department heads to review budgets and operations. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational. Key updates included planning department hires, police and DPW budget concerns, and water/sewer financial assessments.

• Approved May 10th minutes (motion by Ferrino, seconded by Honan)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Honan, seconded by Ferrino)

Board of Health

This meeting has no agenda available; the only listed item is a note that no agenda exists and to review the minutes. The Board of Health is not deciding or discussing any specific items at this meeting.

• No agenda items listed

The Winthrop Board of Health conditionally approved a license for Blink Royalty, a pop-up shop offering botox and lip filler, and a body art license for Cummings Physical Therapy, both pending inspections and submission of required documentation. The board also discussed COVID-19 updates, a plastic bag ban, and a proposed glyphosate ban, but took no final action on those items.

• Conditionally approved Blink Royalty license (3-0), pending inspection and documentation
• Conditionally approved Cummings Physical Therapy body art license (3-0), pending inspection and documentation
• Deferred review and approval of March 9, 2021 minutes to next meeting
• Deferred vote on tobacco sales regulation changes to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 pm (3-0)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a special remote meeting on May 11, 2021. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, and new business: a discussion of the Glen and Jason Calla development at 40 R Banks Road. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Special meeting held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19
• Public comment period
• New business: Glen and Jason Calla, 40 R Banks Road Development

Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance

The Winthrop Finance Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss the FY22 budget, with a focus on the School Department. The agenda lists only these discussion items, and not all listed items may be discussed.

• Discussion of FY22 budget
• Discussion of School Department budget

Town Council

This Town Council meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Town Council approved a $160 annual user fee for curbside trash pickup starting in FY22, after a motion to table the fee failed 6-3. The fee is intended to cover a $600,000 budget shortfall and create an Enterprise Fund. The council also approved $37,750 for Revere Street sewer repairs and referred a charter review report to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.

• Approved $160 annual trash fee for curbside pickup users (7-2)
• Motion to table trash fee failed (6-3)
• Approved $37,750 for Revere Street sewer repairs from Water/Sewer Fund retained earnings (9-0)
• Referred charter review report to Rules & Ordinance Committee (9-0)
• Appointed Craig Mael to IT Committee (9-0)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 (9-0)

Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance

The Winthrop Town Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance has no agenda available for its April 29, 2021 meeting. The agenda text indicates there is nothing scheduled for discussion or decision, and directs readers to review the meeting minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The committee completed a high-level review of the 2022 budget, discussing various departments and flagging items for further analysis. They approved minutes from prior meetings and scheduled department head meetings in May and June, with a final recommendation letter due to the Town Council by June 8. No formal budget decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and preparatory.

• Approved minutes from January 14, February 24, April 8, and April 15, 2021 meetings
• Tabled changes to Town Manager salary and $5K auto-stipend due to absence and lack of clarity
• Scheduled department head budget meetings for May 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 27 and June 3, 7, 8
• Set deadline for recommendation letter to Town Council by June 8
• Requested FY 2021 YTD actuals be added to budget review
• Flagged CFO compensation as a future item to monitor
• Noted a new 10-year bond for a judgment claim increasing town budget by $143K
• Requested department heads provide additional insight on salary reserve and other line items

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom on April 29, 2021, to consider seven applications. These include requests for variances, special permits, and a renewal of an Air B&B permit. Two cases are continuations from previous meetings. The board will also approve meeting minutes and adjourn.

• Crystal Cove Apts, Inc. – 600 Shirley St. – continued nonconforming use change
• Deanne Diruzza-Priest – 132 Highland Ave. – variance for lot requirement and side setback
• John S Bvartkow – 43 Triton Ave. – renewal of Air B&B permit
• Lloyd Thompson – 614 Shirley St. – variance from side yard setback
• Piazza/Talluto – 51 Sargent St. – swimming pool setback variance

The Board of Appeals approved a special permit to convert the 35-room hotel at 600 Shirley Street into an 18-unit condominium community, along with variances for front-yard parking and compact spaces. The board also approved several other requests, including a variance for a deck at 614 Shirley Street, a pool setback variance at 51 Sargeant Street, and a side-yard variance at 57 Loring Road. A case at 132 Highland Avenue was continued due to a defective legal notice.

• Approved special permit for hotel-to-condo conversion at 600 Shirley St. (3-0)
• Granted variances for front-yard parking and compact spaces at 600 Shirley St. (3-0)
• Continued case 007-2021 at 132 Highland Ave. to May 27, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved variance for second-story addition at 55 Bank St. (3-0)
• Approved renewal of bed-and-breakfast license at 43 Triton Ave. (3-0)
• Granted side-yard and front-yard variances for deck at 614 Shirley St. (3-0)
• Approved pool setback variance at 51 Sargeant St. (3-0)
• Granted side-yard variance for addition at 57 Loring Rd. (3-0)

Winthrop Retirement Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved the April 2021 warrant of $547,662.75, a $500,000 fund transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for May payroll, and several personnel actions including a new hire and a retirement. The board also corrected a prior buyback approval, increasing the cost to $6,156.75. All votes were unanimous except for two minutes approvals where one member abstained.

• Approved April 2021 warrant of $547,662.75 (3-0)
• Approved $500,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank effective May 3, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved Joseph West as DPW/1 hire at $37,484.19 full-time (3-0)
• Approved Patricia Vozzella's voluntary superannuation retirement (3-0)
• Approved revised buyback cost of $6,156.75 for Linda Martin (3-0)
• Approved minutes for March 30, 2021 COLA and regular meetings (2-0, one abstention each)
• Elected Michelle St Jean as Election Officer for upcoming board election (3-0)

Winthrop Housing Authority

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda available for this meeting

The Winthrop Housing Authority held a remote regular meeting on April 26, 2021, via Zoom. The minutes contain only procedural items: call to order, roll call, public comment, director's report, old/new business, and executive session. No substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in the provided minutes.

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Town Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a resident concern about speeding on Shirley St near Terrace Ave, continue talks on road width, parking, and one-way issues, and review parking regulations on Shirley St and Veterans Rd. They will also consider future agenda items, including a proposal to make Cottage Ave one-way and to remove on-street time limits on Shirley St.

• Resident concern about speeding vehicles on Shirley St near Terrace Ave
• Review parking regulations on Shirley St from Cutler St to Winthrop Yacht Club area and on Veterans Rd from Cutler St to Washington Ave
• Proposal to make Cottage Ave a one-way street in its entirety
• Proposal to eliminate on-street time limits on Shirley St from Irwin St to Beacon St area and allow businesses to request limited time-restricted spots

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting remotely to discuss several administrative and policy items, including authorizing payment of $5,487 for prior year unpaid bills, conducting employee evaluations, and considering a proposed trash fee. The agenda also includes a joint public hearing with the Planning Board on middle school zoning scheduled for April 22, 2021.

• Authorize payment of $5,487 for prior year unpaid bills
• Proposed trash fee discussion
• Town Council employee evaluations
• Joint public hearing with Planning Board on middle school zoning (4-22-21, 7:00 PM)
• Committee openings for Airport Hazards, Board of Appeals, Planning Board, and TSAC

The Town Council approved payment of $5,487 for prior-year unpaid bills (8-0) and adopted the report of Town Council employee evaluations (6-2), with two councilors dissenting over the process. No public hearings or public comments were held. The meeting also included updates on COVID-19 vaccination rates and the dog park project.

• Approved $5,487 for prior-year unpaid bills (8-0)
• Adopted Town Council employee evaluation report (6-2)
• Accepted minutes of April 6, 2021 (8-0)

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom to consider three variance applications. The board will vote on requests for a nonconforming structure extension, and two change-of-use and parking regulation variances.

• Variance for nonconforming structure extension at 55 Banks St. (Butler/Stetson Realty LLC)
• Variance for change of use and parking at 215 Court Rd. (Tessa Jean LLC)
• Variance for change of use and parking at 68 Locust St. (Safet Peti)

The Winthrop Board of Appeals held a special meeting on April 15, 2021. The board voted to allow the applicant to withdraw Case 009-2021 (68 Locust Ave) without prejudice, after discussion indicated the proposed basement apartment would create a third unit. The board also voted to continue Case 005-2021 (55 Bank St) to April 29, 2021, to review updated plans, and continued Case 006-2021 (Tessa Jean Realty) to May 27, 2021, to allow further research on the property's history.

• Withdrew Case 009-2021 (68 Locust Ave) without prejudice (3-0)
• Continued Case 005-2021 (55 Bank St) to April 29, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued Case 006-2021 (Tessa Jean Realty) to May 27, 2021 (3-0)

Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The committee discussed the initial budget summary, covering topics like GIC surplus, state funding changes, insurance cost increases, and IT program changes. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on Q&A and planning. The committee tabled approval of past meeting minutes and scheduled a follow-up meeting for April 22.

• Tabled approval of January, February, and April meeting minutes pending finalization
• Scheduled next meeting for April 22 to review initial budget and finalize department head meeting schedule

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health is meeting remotely to discuss routine business and hold a public hearing on proposed tobacco sales regulations. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19, a property status report, and various license and permit matters.

• Public Hearing – Tobacco Sales Regulation
• Status – 59 Cottage Avenue – Report from ISD
• COVID-19 – Town of Winthrop, Board of Health, Public Meetings, Beaches
• Community Funding Grant – Air Filters
• Town FY22 Budget

The Board of Health unanimously approved revised body art regulations (3-0), with an effective date of June 1, 2021. The board also approved a two-week extension for Winthrop Marketplace's plastic bag ban deadline to May 15. A decision on the Banks St subdivision was deferred pending a letter detailing conditions for approval.

• Approved revised body art regulations (3-0), effective 6/1/21
• Approved plastic bag ban deadline extension for Winthrop Marketplace to May 15 (3-0)
• Approved March 9, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Deferred decision on Banks St subdivision pending letter with conditions
• Agreed to send warning letter to Adriana's Cafe about capacity violation
• Agreed to email Blink Royalty requesting removal of injection signage
• Deferred 59 Cottage Avenue report to next month
• Requested additional documentation from Cummings Physical Therapy for body art permit

Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance

This meeting of the Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates there is nothing scheduled for discussion, and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

The committee received a high-level overview of the initial draft 2022 budget, which totals $54.9 million in funding against $55.8 million in requests. No formal votes were taken; the draft is expected to be presented to the town council by April 20, with a council vote in early to mid-June.

• Received initial draft 2022 budget overview (no vote)
• Scheduled committee meetings for every Thursday in April and May

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors is meeting online via Zoom to review correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, emails, and other writings. The board may also enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases, fiscal year 2020 abatement and exemption applications, and other confidential information.

• Review of correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, emails, and other writings
• Possible executive session on pending Appellate Tax Board cases
• Possible executive session on fiscal year 2020 abatement and exemption applications

The Winthrop Board of Assessors met and, after entering executive session, completed the review and voting on all active real property abatement applications. The board then exited executive session and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (3-0)
• Entered executive session to review abatement applications (3-0)
• Completed voting on all active real property abatement applications (in executive session)
• Exited executive session and adjourned (3-0)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting remotely to consider several financial items, including a 5-year trash contract with Capitol Waste, a proposed trash fee, a 25% license fee discount for FY22, and multiple fund transfers for harbor and park repairs. They will also discuss a water loss and rate study and hold a public hearing on the transfers.

• 5-year contract with Capitol Waste
• Proposed trash fee
• 25% discount on License Fee for FY22
• Transfer $19,211 for Harbormaster Engine Replacement
• Transfer $50,000 for Ingleside Park playground repairs

The Town Council approved a 5-year contract with Capitol Waste for trash collection (6-3), and directed the Town Manager to provide a 25% discount on FY22 license fees for businesses affected by COVID-19 (7-2). The council also approved transfers for pest control ($15,000), harbormaster engine replacement ($19,211), and Ingleside Park playground repairs ($50,000), all 9-0. A proposed trash fee was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved 5-year Capitol Waste contract (6-3)
• Approved 25% license fee discount for COVID-affected businesses (7-2)
• Approved $15,000 pest control transfer (9-0)
• Approved $19,211 harbormaster engine replacement transfer (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 Ingleside Park playground repair transfer (9-0)
• Tabled proposed trash fee to next meeting
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2021 (9-0)

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board is meeting to review its agenda and materials, including minutes and agenda related to the March 2021 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of March 2021 COLA minutes
• Review of March 2021 COLA agenda

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved the March 2021 warrant of $442,493.57 and a $250,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for April payroll. It also approved the 2020 Annual Statement, a survivor allowance for James Gallagher, and a service buyback for Linda Martin. All votes were unanimous (4-0) except where noted. No new business was discussed.

• Approved March 2021 warrant of $442,493.57 (4-0)
• Approved $250,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for April 2021 (4-0)
• Approved 2020 Annual Statement (4-0)
• Approved James Gallagher's survivor allowance request (4-0)
• Approved Linda Martin's service buyback for 2 years 3 months at $4,912.94 (4-0)
• Approved Executive Session minutes from Jan 26, 2021 (3-0, Calla abstaining)
• Approved Retirement Board minutes from Feb 23, 2021 (3-0, Feeley abstaining)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a regular meeting remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, public comment, approval of past meeting minutes and financials, a director's report, and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 state of emergency
• Public comment period
• Review of past meeting minutes and financials
• Director's report
• New business discussion

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding its regular monthly board meeting remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, approval of past meeting minutes and financials, a director's report, and new business. No specific substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 state of emergency
• Public comment period
• Review of past meeting minutes and financials
• Director's report
• New business discussion

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom on March 25, 2021, to consider seven variance applications. These include requests related to lot size, swimming pools, nonconforming structures, and parking regulations. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Joseph Ciampa, 38 Franklin St., continuation of lot size variance (case #012-2020)
• Richard Harkins, 23B Almont St., variance for swimming pools (Chapter 17.36.40)
• P Butler/Stetson LLC, 55 Banks St., variance for extension of nonconforming structure (Chapter 17.28.030)
• Crystal Cove Apts, Inc., 600 Shirley St., variance to change nonconforming use (Chapter 17.28.030.D.1)
• Safet Peti, 68 Locust St., variance for change of use and parking (Chapters 17.52.030, 17.20.060)

The Board of Appeals granted variances for minimum lot size and rear yard setback for a two-family dwelling at 38 Franklin Street, with conditions including stormwater controls. Three other cases were continued to April 15, 2021, and two cases were continued to April 29, 2021. One case, an appeal for a pool variance at 23B Almont Street, was withdrawn without prejudice.

• Granted variances for minimum lot size (364 sq ft) and rear yard setback (12 ft) for 38 Franklin St., subject to stormwater controls and plan conformance.
• Continued cases 005-2021 (55 Bank St.), 008-2021 (215 Court Rd.), and 009-2021 (68 Locust St.) to April 15, 2021.
• Continued case 012-2020 (38 Franklin St.) to April 15, 2021, but later granted variances after public comment.
• Withdrew without prejudice case 010-2021 (23B Almont St.) pool variance request.
• Continued case 007-2021 (132 Highland Ave.) to April 29, 2021, to allow for additional filings.
• Continued case 006-2021 (600 Shirley St.) to April 29, 2021, for an engineered site plan and landscape plan.

Ordinance Review Committee

The Winthrop Ordinance Review Committee is meeting via Zoom to set public meeting dates and discuss potential charter changes, including topics such as the water/sewer commission, recall, council size/composition, council president-school committee, and mayor/town manager. They will also review ordinance changes and consider a proposal for a Charter Review Commission. The agenda is a discussion list, not a final decision-making session.

• Set public meeting dates
• Discussion on Charter changes: water/sewer commission, recall, size/composition of council, council president-school committee, mayor/town manager
• Ordinance changes/review
• Proposal for a Charter Review Commission

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors is meeting online via Zoom to review correspondence and other written materials. The board may also enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases, fiscal year 2020 abatement and exemption applications, and other confidential information.

• Review of correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, emails, and other writings
• Possible executive session on pending Appellate Tax Board cases
• Possible executive session on fiscal year 2020 abatement and exemption applications

The Board of Assessors met on March 23, 2021, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The board then entered executive session to review and vote on active real property abatement applications, and later returned to open session solely to adjourn. No other substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting as circulated.
• Voted to enter executive session at 6:15 PM.
• Reviewed and voted on active real property abatement applications in executive session.
• Voted to exit executive session and return to open session for adjournment only.
• Voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM.

Town Council

This Town Council meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. The agenda text is purely procedural boilerplate with no items to report.

The Town Council approved a $524,363 transfer from the General Stabilization Fund to fund the new trash contract with Capitol Waste, after amending the original $506,163 request. The council also approved transfers of $29,000 for a water rate and loss study and $10,460 for remote water monitoring equipment, both from Water/Sewer retained earnings. A proposed trash fee was tabled until the April 6, 2021 meeting, and a motion to provide a 25% discount on license fees for FY22 was sent back to the Rules & Ordinance committee for further review.

• Approved $524,363 transfer from General Stabilization Fund for trash contract (8-1, after amendment)
• Approved $29,000 transfer from Water/Sewer retained earnings for water rate and loss study (9-0)
• Approved $10,460 transfer from Water/Sewer retained earnings for remote water monitoring equipment (9-0)
• Approved Finance Committee's negative recommendation on increasing retirees' cost of living from $12,000 to $13,000 (9-0)
• Tabled proposed trash fee until April 6, 2021 meeting (9-0)
• Approved Park St. ordinance language correction (9-0)
• Sent 25% license fee discount motion back to Rules & Ordinance for review (7-2)
• Referred motions for $15,000 pest control, $19,211 harbormaster engine, and $50,000 Ingleside park playground repairs to Finance Committee

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on a resident request to make Tileston Rd one-way, and vote on whether to make Shirley St one-way between Veterans Rd and Hawthorn Ave or eliminate parking along that section. They will also review parking regulations on Shirley St and Veterans Rd, and discuss future agenda items including making Cottage Ave one-way and changing time limits on Shirley St.

• Public hearing: resident request to make Tileston Rd a one-way street
• Committee vote: Shirley St one-way between Veterans Rd and Hawthorn Ave or eliminate parking on that section
• Review parking regulations on Shirley St from Cutler St to Winthrop Yacht Club and on Veterans Rd from Cutler St to Washington Ave
• Upcoming: proposal to make Cottage Ave a one-way street in its entirety
• Upcoming: proposal to eliminate on-street time limits on Shirley St from Irwin St to Beacon St and allow businesses to request limited time-restricted spots

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a special remote meeting to review its Annual Plan. The agenda is largely procedural, covering the notice and certification of the meeting, with the main substantive item being the presentation of the Annual Plan for the housing authority.

• Remote Zoom meeting on March 16, 2021 at 3:30 PM
• Review of the Annual Plan (link provided)
• Reasonable accommodation requests due by 3/3/2021

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors will meet online via Zoom on March 9, 2021, to review correspondence and other writings. The board may also enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases, FY2020 abatement and exemption applications, and other confidential matters.

• Review of correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, emails, and other writings
• Possible executive session on pending Appellate Tax Board cases
• Possible executive session on FY2020 abatement and exemption applications
• Meeting held online via Zoom (Meeting ID: 936 2407 4532, Passcode: sWjQx5)

The Winthrop Board of Assessors held a meeting on March 9, 2021, online via Zoom. The agenda indicates the board planned to review correspondence and other writings, and possibly enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases and FY2020 abatement/exemption applications. No substantive decisions or votes are recorded in the minutes.

Board of Health

The Winthrop Town Board of Health meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Health voted unanimously to open the Walden St basketball courts, citing declining infection rates and low outdoor transmission risk. They also approved the February 9, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed COVID-19 updates, including school reopening plans and vaccine distribution. No other formal votes were taken; several items were deferred to the April meeting.

• Approved February 9, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Voted to open Walden St basketball courts (3-0)
• Deferred discussion of Blink Royalty Services to April meeting
• Deferred discussion of Elevate Aesthetics to April meeting
• Scheduled public hearing on tobacco sales regulations for April meeting
• Scheduled vote on body art regulations for April meeting

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting remotely to decide on several financial matters, including transferring funds from Free Cash to stabilization funds, funding a new trash contract, and increasing retiree cost-of-living adjustments. They will also discuss a proposed trash fee, tobacco sale restrictions, and parking issues, and vote on accepting school land transfers.

• Transfer $696,568.02 from Free Cash to Capital Stabilization Fund
• Transfer $447,047.10 from Free Cash to General Stabilization Fund
• Transfer $48,510.48 from Free Cash to Building Stabilization Fund
• Motion to transfer $506,163 from General Stabilization Fund for new trash contract
• Vote to increase retirees' cost of living from $12,000 to $13,000

The Town Council voted 8-1 to transfer a total of $1,192,125.60 from Free Cash to the Capital, General, and Building Stabilization Funds. It also approved two National Grid excavation permits (Madison Ave. and Winthrop St.) 8-1, denied a new pole on Bowdoin St. 9-0, and voted 8-0 to increase the retiree COLA base from $12,000 to $13,000. Several other items were referred to committees for review, including a proposed trash fee and a $506,163 transfer for a new trash contract.

• Approved transfer of $696,568.02 from Free Cash to Capital Stabilization Fund (8-1).
• Approved transfer of $447,047.10 from Free Cash to General Stabilization Fund (8-1).
• Approved transfer of $48,510.48 from Free Cash to Building Stabilization Fund (8-1).
• Approved National Grid petition to excavate Madison Ave. for electric conduits (8-1).
• Denied National Grid/Verizon petition for a new pole on Bowdoin St. until double poles are removed (9-0).
• Approved National Grid petition to excavate Winthrop St. for underground conduits (8-1).
• Voted to increase retirees' cost-of-living base from $12,000 to $13,000 (8-0).
• Referred proposed trash fee and related transfers to Finance Committee for review.

Board of License Commission

The Board of License Commission has no agenda available for this meeting. The agenda text indicates there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winthrop Board of License Commission approved several license renewals and outdoor seating applications, including for Black Strap, Rossetti's, Antique Table, D'Parma, and others. They also approved a beer and wine license for Adriana's Pastry & Cafe, subject to conditions. The board tabled D'Parma's outdoor seating alteration until the May meeting.

• Approved common victualler license renewal for Bespoke Boards (unanimous)
• Approved Black Strap outdoor seating with 11pm closing time (3-1, Nick B. nay)
• Approved Rossetti's brown bag license (unanimous)
• Approved Antique Table outdoor seating until 10pm (unanimous)
• Approved D'Parma outdoor seating until 11pm (unanimous)
• Tabled D'Parma outdoor seating alteration until May meeting
• Approved Adriana's beer and wine license subject to menu and seating plan (unanimous)
• Approved Alia Restaurant outdoor seating in alleyway (unanimous)

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will discuss parking-related old business, including a letter about on-street parking for developments, the Point Shirley resident parking pilot from July to September 2020, and regulations on Shirley St and Veterans Rd. They will also approve prior minutes and discuss future agenda items, including possible one-way streets on Tileston Road and Cottage Ave.

• Letter to Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Town Council on on-street parking for developments
• Review of Point Shirley resident parking pilot (July 10–Sept 7, 2020)
• Parking regulations on Shirley St near Winthrop Yacht Club and Veterans Rd from Cutler St to Washington Ave
• Resident request to make Tileston Road one-way
• Proposal to make Cottage Ave one-way in its entirety

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a remote regular board meeting on March 1, 2021, at 7:00 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes public comment, approval of past meeting minutes and financials, a director's report on the annual meeting scheduled for March 16, 2021, and new business regarding a DHCD PHN tenant board member. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Public comment period
• Review of past meeting minutes and financials
• Director's report on annual meeting scheduled for March 16, 2021
• Discussion of DHCD PHN tenant board member

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom on February 25, 2021, to consider several variance applications. Items include requests for a second-floor deck, a rear deck with an above-ground pool, and a lot size variance. Some applications are continued from a previous meeting, and the board will also vote on approving minutes.

• Variance for 38 Franklin St. (Joseph Ciampa) - minimum lot size, continued to 2/25/2021
• Variance for 131 Highland Ave. (George Tzortzis) - outcome dependent on 2/11/21 meeting
• Variance for 258 Shirley St. (Robert Morfino) - second-floor deck
• Variance for 165 Court Rd. (Jamie Crowley) - rear deck and above-ground swimming pool
• Variance for 92 Nahant Ave. (Stephanie Furfaro) - half story definition, outcome dependent on 2/11/21

Town Council

The Winthrop Finance Commission is meeting to discuss the status of the FY21 budget and any potential deficits, receive an update on the ferry, and review the FY22 outlook and process. These are discussion items, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Update on FY21 budget status and potential deficits
• Update on ferry
• FY22 outlook and budget process

Conservation Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the meeting minutes, so there are no specific items to report as decided or discussed.

The Winthrop Conservation Commission issued Certificates of Compliance to 241 Court Road, 590 Shirley Street, and 436 Pleasant Street after site walks confirmed project completion. Certificates were not issued to 835 Shirley Street and 191 Strand due to debris and silt fences in resource areas. The Commission also discussed concerns about floating docks, including potential Chapter 91 violations, and planned to create a map of dock locations. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Issued Certificates of Compliance to 241 Court Road, 590 Shirley Street, and 436 Pleasant Street
• Denied Certificates of Compliance to 835 Shirley Street and 191 Strand due to debris and silt fences
• Discussed floating dock concerns and planned to generate a map of all floating docks in Winthrop
• Commission Chair to follow up with Town CFO on MACC payment
• Commission to request a DCR representative attend a meeting to discuss Winthrop Shore Drive project
• Clerk to inform Town Council president about absence of two appointed commissioners

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors will meet virtually on February 23, 2021, to review correspondence and other writings. The board may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases, fiscal year 2020 abatement and exemption applications, and other confidential matters.

• Review of correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, emails, and other writings
• Possible executive session on pending Appellate Tax Board cases
• Possible executive session on FY2020 abatement and exemption applications

The Board of Assessors held a routine meeting on February 23, 2021, via Zoom. The agenda indicates plans to review correspondence and possibly enter executive session for pending Appellate Tax Board cases and FY2020 abatement applications, but no decisions or votes are recorded in the minutes.

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board will vote on routine items including minutes, payroll warrants, and fund transfers. It will also approve new member enrollments, a service buyback for a police officer, and a rollover. The board will discuss a mailing list request and an update on a 91A recovery, with a COLA vote scheduled for March.

• Approve February 2021 warrant for payroll, accounts payable, and investment transfers
• Approve fund transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for March 2021 payroll
• Accept new members: Chris Yarrow ($35,818), Daniel Bertrand ($12,945.94), Rachel Kelly ($100,000), Daniel Stone ($50,936.23)
• Approve Daniel Stone's buyback of 2 months creditable service for $564.19
• Approve rollover of funds for Frank Nitti effective February 26, 2021

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved the February 2021 warrant totaling $498,927.48, covering payroll, accounts payable, and investment transfers. They also approved a $350,000 fund transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for March expenses, accepted four new members into the retirement system, and approved a rollover for Frank Nitti. The board tabled approval of the January 26 Executive Session minutes pending clarification of discrepancies.

• Approved February 2021 warrant of $498,927.48 (4-0)
• Approved $350,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank effective March 1, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved new member acceptances: Chris Yarrow, Daniel Bertrand, Rachel Kelly, Daniel Stone (4-0)
• Approved rollover of funds for Frank Nitti effective February 26, 2021 (4-0)
• Tabled approval of January 26 Executive Session minutes pending clarification
• Approved January 26, 2021 regular meeting minutes (3-0, Stacy Calla abstaining)

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is meeting via Zoom to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct general business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a panel book review.

• Approval of last month's meeting minutes
• Panel Book Review

The Winthrop Cultural Council held a final vote to approve grants after reviewing applications during January and February meetings. The council also discussed progress on a sculpture project for Winthrop Center, which will involve community input and continued funding efforts. The meeting was held via Zoom and adjourned at 8:05 pm.

• Approved grants after final vote (unanimous)

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposal to make Shirley Street one-way between Veterans Road and Hawthorn Avenue, or alternatively eliminate parking along that section. The committee will also discuss a resident request to make Tileston Road one-way, review parking regulations on Shirley Street and Veterans Road, and consider a letter about using on-street parking to supplement developments lacking parking. A pilot resident parking program on Point Shirley and a future proposal for Cottage Avenue are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Shirley Street one-way or parking removal between Veterans Road and Hawthorn Avenue
• Resident request to make Tileston Road one-way
• Letter to Board of Appeals, Planning Board, and Town Council on on-street parking for developments
• Review of Point Shirley resident parking pilot (July 10–September 7, 2020)
• Upcoming: proposal to make Cottage Ave one-way

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting remotely to consider several financial transfers, including $696,568.02 from Free Cash to the Capital Stabilization Fund, $447,047.10 to the General Stabilization Fund, and $48,510.48 to the Building Stabilization Fund. They will also hold a public hearing on authorizing $37,750 from retained earnings for the Water/Sewer Fund, and discuss items like National Grid plans, a zoning map update, and a resolution on employment opportunities at Amazon.

• Public hearing: authorize $37,750 from retained earnings for Water/Sewer Fund
• Transfer $696,568.02 from Free Cash to Capital Stabilization Fund
• Transfer $447,047.10 from Free Cash to General Stabilization Fund
• Transfer $48,510.48 from Free Cash to Building Stabilization Fund
• Discussion: regulations restricting sale of tobacco products

The Town Council re-voted to appropriate $750,025 for replacing lead water service lines, after determining the previous November 24, 2020 vote did not meet advertising requirements. The council also approved a resolution urging fair employment at Amazon (5-4), amended parking rules for French Square, and tabled several items including National Grid petitions and a zoning map update. A $37,750 water/sewer retained earnings appropriation was tabled to the March 9 meeting.

• Re-authorized $750,025 MWRA borrowing for lead water line replacement (9-0)
• Approved resolution urging fair employment at Amazon (5-4)
• Amended parking schedule to make French Square a municipal lot for 2021 (9-0)
• Tabled National Grid petitions for Madison Ave, Bowdoin St, Winthrop St
• Tabled Winthrop Zoning Map update pending cost information
• Tabled $37,750 water/sewer retained earnings appropriation for Revere St repairs
• Tabled Pauline St property transfer from School Committee
• Sent tobacco sales regulations to Rules & Ordinance committee (9-0)

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors will meet online via Zoom on February 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The board will review correspondence and may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases, fiscal year 2020 abatement and exemption applications, and other confidential matters.

• Review of correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, and emails
• Possible executive session on pending Appellate Tax Board cases
• Possible executive session on FY2020 abatement and exemption applications

The Board of Assessors met and approved the minutes from the February 18, 2020 meeting. They reviewed correspondence and signed statutory exemptions, commitments, and abatements. The board also reviewed several abatement applications and entered executive session to discuss strategy, then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of February 18, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed and signed statutory exemptions, commitments, and abatements (unanimous)
• Reviewed abatement applications for 15 Thornton St. #2, 15 Ocean Ave. #202, 7 Frances Street, 69 Harborview Ave., 61-63 Shirley Street, 133 River Road, 413 Shirley Street, and 47 Sewall Ave.
• Entered executive session to discuss strategy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 PM (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health is meeting remotely to discuss routine business and several public health topics. Key items include a COVID-19 update, a status report on 59 Cottage Avenue, and potential changes to body art and tobacco sales regulations. The meeting is largely a working session with updates from town officials.

• Status report on 59 Cottage Avenue from Inspectional Services Department
• COVID-19 update involving Town, Board of Health, and Housing Authority
• Discussion of Body Art Regulation
• Discussion of Tobacco Sales Regulation
• Massport Logan Airport Environmental Data Report

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of Health is meeting remotely to discuss routine business and several regulatory topics. The agenda includes updates on COVID-19, a status report on 59 Cottage Avenue, and potential changes to body art and tobacco sales regulations. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes, with comments submitted by email in advance.

• Status report on 59 Cottage Avenue from Inspectional Services Department
• COVID-19 update involving Town, Board of Health, and Housing Authority
• Discussion of Body Art Regulation
• Discussion of Tobacco Sales Regulation
• Massport Logan Airport Environmental Data Report

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council meeting agenda for February 9, 2021, contains no items. The agenda text states there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winthrop Town Council voted 6-3 to extend Town Manager Austin Faison's current contract for one year, until August 20, 2022. A prior motion not to renew the three-year contract failed 6-3. The council also voted to cancel the scheduled special meeting of February 10, 2021.

• Extended Town Manager Austin Faison's contract for one year until August 20, 2022 (6-3)
• Motion not to renew the three-year contract failed (6-3)
• Cancelled the scheduled Town Council Special Meeting on February 10, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of License Commission

The Board of License Commission has no agenda available for this meeting. The only item listed is a placeholder indicating that no agenda exists and directing readers to review the minutes.

The Board of License Commission voted to recommend that the Town Council offer relief to license holders for the period of restricted seating, and to send a letter requesting a town rebate. It also approved license renewals for several businesses and voted to re-stagger board member terms to avoid three expiring in the same year.

• Motion passed to recommend Town Council offer relief to license holders for restricted seating period
• Motion passed to send letter requesting town rebate for business fees
• Approved renewals for Family Pastry (Twin Bakery), Jac's Cafe, Kate's Kitchen
• Approved renewals for Bolster's Service, Jim's Auto Sales, Furlong Auto Sales
• Motion passed to re-stagger board terms: Marc to 2022, Mark and Ron to 2023, Nick and Rich unchanged
• Chair abstained from re-staggering vote

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting remotely via Zoom on February 2, 2021. The agenda includes public hearings and new business items for three National Grid plans on Madison Ave., Bowdoin St., and Winthrop St. The Council will also vote on transferring $44,000 for election costs, authorizing $2,012.37 for unpaid prior-year bills, adopting Council Rules to allow permanent Zoom participation, and authorizing $37,750.00 from retained earnings for the Water/Sewer Fund. Other items include a zoning map update, discussion of election polling locations, and a resolution urging fair employment at Amazon.

• Public hearing and new business on National Grid plans: #28198398-Madison Ave., #29672409-Bowdoin St., #29993191-Winthrop St.
• Vote to transfer $44,000 for Town Clerk's Office election costs
• Vote to authorize $2,012.37 to pay unpaid bills of prior year
• Vote to adopt Council Rules to include permanent Zoom participation at all future meetings
• Vote to authorize $37,750.00 for use of retained earnings for Water/Sewer Fund

The Winthrop Town Council approved a $44,000 transfer from Free Cash to fund the March 2 primary and March 30 special election costs, and authorized $2,012.37 for unpaid prior-year bills. It also changed polling locations for the upcoming elections, designating the Winthrop Gymnasium and Robert DeLeo Senior Center. Three National Grid petitions were referred to the Public Safety Committee, and a motion to adopt permanent Zoom participation was tabled pending Attorney General guidance.

• Approved $44,000 transfer from Free Cash for election costs (8-1)
• Authorized $2,012.37 for unpaid prior-year bills (8-1)
• Changed polling locations for March elections (8-1)
• Referred three National Grid petitions to Public Safety Committee
• Tabled permanent Zoom participation pending AG guidance

Town Council

The Winthrop Finance Committee will discuss a $44,000 transfer for election costs, a $2,012.37 payment for prior year unpaid bills, and the town's trash contract. These are items anticipated for discussion, but not all may be addressed.

• Transfer $44,000 for Town Clerk's Office election costs
• Authorize $2,012.37 to pay unpaid bills from prior year
• Discussion of Town of Winthrop Trash Contract

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom on January 28, 2021, to consider eight variance applications. Six cases are continuations from prior meetings, while two are new. The board will also approve minutes and adjourn.

• Michael Carney, 12-16 Revere St: variance for mixed use, height (Chap. 17.16.020), parking (Chap. 17.20.060) - continued
• Joseph Ciampa, 38 Franklin St: variance for min. lot size (Chap. 17.16.020.J.1) - continued
• George Tzortzis, 131 Highland Ave: variance - continued
• Michael Cimmino, 155A&B Townsend St: variance for min. light, size, setback (Chap. 17.16.020) - continued
• LG Somerset, LLC, 35 Somerset Ave: variance for multifamily not allowed in RB, SP (Chap. 17.04.050), nonconf. uses, parking (Chap. 17.20.060)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council's Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss adopting council rules that would make Zoom participation permanent for all future meetings. The agenda also includes a discussion on polling locations and a restriction at the Locust Street intersection. These are items for discussion and potential action, not final decisions.

• Adopt Council Rules for permanent Zoom participation
• Discussion on election polling location(s)
• Locust Street intersection restriction

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is meeting via Zoom to conduct general business. The primary agenda item is a panel book review.

• Panel book review

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board will vote on January 2021 payroll and investment transfers, approve a new school paraprofessional hire, and discuss a Section 91A excess earnings collection issue. The board may also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy in the Angelo LaMonica matter. Administrative announcements include two retiree deaths and a 1.3% COLA effective July 1, 2021, with a vote on an additional COLA scheduled for March.

• Vote to approve January 2021 warrant (payroll, accounts payable, investment transfers)
• Vote to approve Taylor St Jean as School Paraprofessional, full-time, $14,546.00, start 1/12/2021
• Vote on transfer of funds from PRIM to Eastern Bank for February 2021 payroll
• Discuss/vote Section 91A excess earnings collection issue
• Executive session on litigation strategy in Angelo LaMonica matter

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss three items: the Town's Table of Use Regulations, updates to the Zoning Map, and a zoning recommendation for Winthrop Middle School to be sent to the Town Council. These are discussion items only, with no votes listed on the agenda. Public comment is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Discussion on Town Table of Use Regulations
• Discussion on Zoning Map Updates
• Discussion on Winthrop Middle School Zoning Recommendation to Town Council

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is reviewing several traffic and parking matters. Discussion includes potential one-way street designations for Cottage Ave and Tileston Rd, as well as reviews of parking regulations on Shirley St and Veterans Rd.

• Correction to Park Ave one-way traffic ordinance language
• Proposal for Cottage Ave to become a one-way street
• Discussion of Point Shirley resident parking pilot (July 10 – Sept 7, 2020)
• Review of parking regulations on Shirley St and Veterans Rd
• Upcoming public hearing regarding no parking on Shirley St

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting remotely to discuss and vote on several items, including appropriating $272,250 for emergency repair of a collapsed sewer main on Revere St, transferring $44,000 for election costs, and adopting rules for permanent Zoom participation. They will also consider recommendations from the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) on traffic and parking changes, and discuss a joint committee recommendation on Middle School Zoning.

• Appropriate $272,250 for emergency repair of collapsed sewer main on Revere St
• Transfer $44,000 for Town Clerk's Office election costs
• Authorize $2,012.37 to pay unpaid bills from prior year
• Adopt Council Rules to include permanent Zoom participation at all future meetings
• TSAC recommendations: Terrace Ave/Park Ave & Cottage Ave, 4-way stop at Grover/Highland, parking on portion of Beach Rd

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a remote special meeting to review past minutes and financials, hear a director's report, and consider ratifying existing policies for publication in its Annual Plan. Public comment is also scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Presentation of existing WHA policies for ratification and publication in WHA Annual Plan
• Review of past meeting minutes and financials
• Public comment period
• Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 state of emergency

Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance

This meeting of the Winthrop Town Citizen's Advisory Committee on Finance has no agenda available. The only listed item directs readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is procedural or lacks substantive public items.

• No agenda items listed

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council's Rules & Ordinance committee is meeting to consider accepting three recommendations from the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC): changes on Terrace Ave/Park Ave & Cottage Ave, a 4-way stop sign at Grover/Highland, and allowing parking on a portion of Beach Rd. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Accept TSAC recommendation on Terrace Ave/Park Ave & Cottage Ave
• Accept TSAC recommendation for 4-way stop sign at Grover/Highland
• Accept TSAC recommendation to allow parking on portion of Beach Rd.

Board of Health

This is a procedural meeting of the Winthrop Board of Health. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, including the January 12, 2021 Part B meeting minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda for January 12, 2021
• Meeting materials: January 12, 2021 Part B meeting minutes

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners is meeting to review and sign license renewals, as well as taxi driver license renewals and new applications. The agenda also includes old business and public comment. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• Review and sign license renewals
• Review and sign taxi driver license renewals or new licenses
• Public comment period
• Meeting held via Zoom

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will hold a remote meeting to vote on several items, including appropriating $272,250 for emergency repair of a collapsed sewer main on Revere St, replenishing pest control funding by $20,000, and authorizing the Town Manager to sign the North Suffolk Resilience & Sustainability Agreement. They will also vote on recommendations from the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) regarding traffic and parking changes, and discuss the FY22 budget and a Planner position. The meeting includes a public hearing and public comment periods.

• Appropriate $272,250 for emergency repair of collapsed sewer main on Revere St
• Replenish pest control funding by $20,000
• Authorize Town Manager to sign North Suffolk Resilience & Sustainability Agreement
• Vote on TSAC recommendations: Terrace Ave/Park Ave & Cottage Ave, 4-way stop at Grover/Highland, parking on portion of Beach Rd
• Discussion of FY22 Budget and Planner position

The Town Council voted unanimously to direct the Town Manager to create a solution for safely returning to in-person meetings, with the timing based on science and risk-benefit balance. The council also approved $20,000 to replenish pest control funding and authorized the Town Manager to sign a regional climate resilience agreement. A $272,250 emergency sewer repair appropriation was referred to the Finance Committee.

• Approved motion directing Town Manager to plan safe return to in-person meetings (9-0)
• Approved $20,000 transfer from Town Council Reserve for pest control (9-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign North Suffolk Resilience & Sustainability Agreement (8-1)
• Referred $272,250 emergency sewer repair appropriation to Finance Committee
• Elected Councilor Christopher as Council Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2020 meeting minutes (9-0)