Winthrop Town public meetings in 2022

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review past minutes and financials, hear public comment and a director's report, and discuss the Winthrop Revere Street Project TIPS easement under old business, plus hold board elections under new business.

• Review of meeting minutes and financials
• Public comment period
• Director's report
• Winthrop Revere Street Project: TIPS Easement discussion
• Board elections

The Board approved disbursement records for bills totaling $242,751.82 and updated banking resolutions for Bank of America accounts. Members voted to increase the budget for stairway repairs at 667-3 Overlook Drive and elected the 2023 officer slate.

• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved bills totaling $242,751.82 for period Oct 24 to Dec 26, 2022
• Approved updated Banking Resolution and Certificate of Incumbency for Bank of America accounts
• Approved budget increase for Project 346118 Overlook Drive Rear Egress
• Elected 2023 Officers: Frank R. Ferrara (Chairman), Richard D. Honan (Vice Chairman), Peter A. Caggiano (Treasurer), Marylou Heighton (Vice Treasurer), Peter T. Gill (Member)

Town Council

The Finance Committee will discuss and recommend action on four items: a $750,125 appropriation to replace lead water service lines, a vote to increase the retiree cost-of-living adjustment base from $12,000 to $13,000, the FY23 tax classification, and police body cameras. All items are up for discussion and possible recommendation to the Town Council.

• $750,125 to replace lead water service lines
• Vote to increase retiree COLA base from $12,000 to $13,000
• FY23 tax classification
• Police body cameras

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on appropriating $750,125 to replace lead water service lines, and will also set the FY23 tax classification. Other votes include increasing the retiree COLA base from $12,000 to $13,000, appropriating $989,542 from certified free cash, and transferring funds for non-union COLAs and employee recognition. A presentation on police body cameras is scheduled.

• Public hearing and vote to appropriate $750,125 for lead water service line replacement
• Vote on FY23 tax classification
• Vote to increase retiree COLA base from $12,000 to $13,000
• Vote to appropriate $989,542 from certified free cash
• Vote to transfer $54,800 for non-union COLAs and $5,000 for employee recognition

The Town Council approved funding for lead water line replacement and a five-year contract for police body cameras. The council also maintained a uniform tax rate for FY2023 and increased the COLA base for current retirees.

• Appropriated $750,125 to replace lead water service lines (7-0)
• Authorized 5-year contract with Axon Enterprises for police body cameras, cloud storage, and redaction software for $291,443.40 (7-0)
• Maintained a Uniform Tax rate for all property classes for FY2023 (7-0)
• Increased current retirees COLA base from $12,000 to $13,000 (7-0)
• Accepted minutes of December 6, 2022 (Unanimous)

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board is meeting to approve routine financial reports and several retirement-related actions. They will vote on accepting four new members into the retirement system, approving a voluntary retirement application, and a service buyback request. The board will also discuss and vote on a COLA base increase and other administrative matters.

• Vote to approve new member acceptances: Frank Ferrara (Library, $42,441.81), Erin Kelly (School ESP, $17,368.07), Jaclyn Sernavsky (School ESP, $12,816.00), Michael Brown (DPW, $40,453.79)
• Vote to approve Stephen Babcock's voluntary superannuation (Option B) effective Jan 23, 2023, with 29.4167 years of service
• Vote to approve Kelli Conway's buyback of prior school service (Jan 2018-Sep 2022) for creditable service
• Discuss/vote on COLA base increase
• Discuss/vote on ex-officio stipend of $3,000

The Board approved the December 2022 Retirement System Warrant and several new employee acceptances. It voted to stop payments of a $3,000 ex-officio stipend to the CFO/Accountant due to procedural defects. The Board also approved a salary increase for the Retirement Coordinator.

• Approved Retirement System Warrant for December 2022 in the amount of $438,224.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Eastern Bank Statement and Reconciliation for November 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement acceptances for Frank Ferrara, Erin Kelly, Jaclyn Sernavsky, and Michael Brown (unanimous)
• Approved Stephen Babcock's Application for Voluntary Superannuation Option B (4-0)
• Approved Kelli Conway's request to buyback service time from 2018-2022 (4-0)
• Approved $3,000 salary increase for Retirement Coordinator retroactive to Nov 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Voted to cease $3,000 stipend payments to CFO/Accountant due to procedural defects (4-0)
• Extended retiree affidavit deadline to January 12, 2023 (4-0)

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on December 15, 2022, to hear and continue several zoning and land-use appeals. Most items are continuations from previous meetings, including a 21-unit midrise at 203 Shirley St, a driveway at 136 Pauline, a conversion to a 6-family at 52-54 Cutler St, and a hair salon at 12 Girdlestone. One new public hearing is scheduled for a short-term rental (Airbnb) at 45 Birch Rd. The board will also vote on the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Continuation: 21-unit midrise at 203 Shirley St / 91 Veterans Rd (Shirley Realty Trust)
• Continuation: driveway at 136 Pauline (Shahan Rabbini)
• Continuation: convert 4-family to 6-family at 52-54 Cutler St (52 Cutler LLC)
• New public hearing: Airbnb at 45 Birch Rd (Shirley Goodwin)
• Vote on 2023 meeting schedule

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss traffic safety and parking concerns on Walden Street, and a proposal to prohibit parking within ten feet of crosswalks in high-traffic areas. The agenda also includes general discussion of parking and transportation issues for future agendas. The meeting is a joint session with the Public Health and Safety Committee.

• Discuss traffic safety and parking concerns on Walden Street
• Discuss no parking within ten feet of crosswalks in highly trafficked areas
• General committee discussion of parking, traffic, transportation issues

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Public Health & Safety Committee and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss driver response to crosswalks and general crosswalk safety. The agenda lists only this discussion item, with no votes or specific proposals noted.

• Discussion on driver response to crosswalks
• General discussion on crosswalk safety

Board of Health

This Board of Health meeting has no agenda available. The only listed item is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Health unanimously approved a new regulation for keeping animals, specifically prohibiting chickens in front yards. The regulation will take effect on April 1, 2023. The board also reviewed a community health needs assessment and various departmental updates.

• Approved new Keeping of Animals regulation (3-0)
• Approved amendment to implement animal regulation on April 1, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
• Agreed upon meeting schedule for January-June 2023
• Approved adjournment (3-0)

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board is meeting to approve minutes from October and November, and to discuss updates on the Zoning Diagnostic and MBTA Communities. The agenda also includes general discussion and public comment. No specific votes or decisions are listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 17, 2022 and November 14, 2022
• Discussion of Zoning Diagnostic
• Discussion of MBTA Communities

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners will meet to review and sign 2023 license renewals, including liquor licenses for D'Parma and Piccolo Piatti/Pamona, and a common victualler license. They will hold public hearings on a livery service application by Nabil Laribi and a KENO license for Viking Pub. The board will also consider a change of hours and manager for the Winthrop Yacht Club.

• Re-sign D'Parma 2023 Liquor License (includes Cordials)
• Re-sign Piccolo Piatti/Pamona 2023 Liquor License (includes Cordials)
• Public hearing: Nabil Laribi — Livery Service
• Public hearing: Viking Pub — KENO License
• Review and sign 2023 Winthrop Yacht Club change of hours and Manager

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors will meet on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM at 1 Metcalf Sq, Town Hall Room 1. The board will review correspondence and may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases, fiscal year abatement and exemption applications, and other confidential information. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or decisions listed.

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

The Board of Assessors approved the distributed meeting minutes. Members discussed the upcoming Classification Hearing and the process for finalizing information in RRC and Vision.

• Approved minutes as distributed (3-0)
• Set abatement date for February 1, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is holding a work meeting to discuss new and old business, including an update on the Snake Island bird population, requests for determination of applicability, and continued notices of intent. The agenda also includes items for Cottage Park Yacht Club and 23 Seaview Avenue, along with minutes and general discussion.

• Snake Island Bird Population Update
• Request for Determination of Applicability: 30A Main Street (Fazio Enterprises Inc.)
• Continued Request for Determination: Revere Street/Winthrop Street/Grovers Avenue/Crest Avenue
• Continued Notices of Intent: 40 Triton Avenue, 41 Court Road
• New Business: Cottage Park Yacht Club, 23 Seaview Avenue

The Commission issued negative determinations of applicability for two projects and an order of conditions for a project at 40 Triton Avenue. The board also scheduled a site walk for 23 Seaview Avenue following abutter concerns.

• Issued negative determination with special conditions for 30A Main Street (Unanimous)
• Issued negative determination of applicability for Revere Street/Winthrop Street/Grovers Ave (Unanimous)
• Issued order of conditions for 40 Triton Avenue (Unanimous)
• Scheduled site walk for 23 Seaview Avenue

Town Council

The Town Council meeting has no published agenda. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

• No agenda items listed

The Finance Committee reviewed and issued positive recommendations for three separate motions. These included a water main master plan, a Veteran Memorial transfer, and a Sewer enterprise fund budget amendment.

• Positive recommendation given to water main master plan and CIP motion
• Positive recommendation given to Veteran Memorial transfer
• Positive recommendation given to Sewer enterprise fund budget amendment

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a $247,775 transfer for a Water Main Master Plan and Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan, and consider appropriating $750,125 to replace lead water service lines. Other items include an ordinance review committee charter, Center Business District signage, and a vote to increase the retiree COLA base from $12,000 to $13,000.

• Appropriate $247,775 from Water Sewer Retained Earnings for Water Main Master Plan and Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan
• Appropriate $750,125 to Replace Lead Water Service Lines
• Vote to increase current retirees COLA base from $12,000 to $13,000
• FY 23 Tax Classification vote
• Public hearings on Ordinance Review Committee Charter, Center Business District signage, and Municipal Lots

The Town Council approved funding for a water main strategic plan and passed motions regarding municipal and business district parking. Several financial requests, including lead water line replacement and retiree COLA increases, were referred to the Finance Committee.

• Appropriated $247,775 from Retained Earnings for Water Main Master Plan and Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved CBD parking motion (Unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Lots parking motion (Unanimous)
• Transferred $2,873.00 from Town Council Reserve/Memorial Fund for Cooper-Green Memorial Bench (Unanimous)
• Amended June 7, 2022 Water/Sewer Enterprise Budget (Unanimous)
• Accepted November 15, 2022 minutes with one spelling amendment (Unanimous)
• Referred $750,125 lead water service line replacement to Finance Committee
• Referred retiree COLA base increase from $12,000 to $13,000 to Finance Committee

Tree Committee

The Winthrop Tree Committee is meeting to discuss and approve past meeting minutes, plan spring tree plantings, coordinate with the town on Revere St. trees, and review the tree ordinance and committee responsibilities. They will also discuss pruning needs, the memorial fund, and other general business.

• Approve minutes from August and September 2021 meetings
• Plan spring tree plantings
• Coordinate with town on Revere St. trees
• Review tree ordinance and committee responsibilities
• Discuss memorial fund and Go Fund Me

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or cancelled.

• No agenda items listed

The Subcommittee on Appointments, Commissions, and Committees reviewed a draft of committee guidelines, discussing chair elections, annual reporting, and remote meeting rules. The subcommittee voted unanimously to send the revised draft to the Town Manager and Town Clerk for administrative review.

• Approved motion to send revised draft guidelines to Town Manager and Town Clerk for review (Unanimous)
• Requested feedback on guidelines from Town Manager and Town Clerk by January 17th (Unanimous)

Winthrop Commission On Disabilities

The Winthrop Commission on Disabilities is holding a regular meeting with a special presentation. The Town Manager, Anthony Marino, will discuss current town operations and plans for 2023. The normal meeting procedure is suspended for this presentation.

• Presentation by Town Manager Anthony Marino
• Discussion of town operations and 2023 plans

Town Council

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

The Council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing parking time limits for municipal lots. Business district lots are limited to four hours, while non-business district lots are limited to two hours, with specific exceptions for certain lots and snow emergencies.

• Approved municipal parking ordinance establishing 2-hour limits for non-business district lots and 4-hour limits for business district lots (Unanimous)

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board is meeting to vote on routine financial approvals, new member enrollments, and several policy items including a possible COLA increase and stipend. They will also discuss findings from a PERAC audit and address individual cases involving overearnings and creditable service.

• Transfer of George Quilty's accumulated deductions to MWRA Retirement System effective Nov 30, 2022
• Approval of new members at 9% + 2% contribution rate, including salaries up to $40,453.79
• Discussion/vote on 5% local COLA option per PERAC Memo #29/2022
• Discussion/vote on ex-officio stipend of $3,000
• Vote to approve 10 months creditable service for Officer David Brown (5/1/1997-2/16/1998)

The Board approved the November 2022 Retirement System Warrant and several new employee enrollments. It also authorized a deduction transfer to the MWRA Retirement System and approved creditable service for one officer.

• Approved November 2022 Retirement System Warrant for $448,804.86 (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of George Quilty’s accumulated deductions to MWRA Retirement System (Unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Juliahna Losano, Courtney McSwiney, Nicholas Woytaszek, and John Lyons (4-0/Unanimous)
• Approved 10 months of creditable service for Officer David Brown (4-0)
• Approved September and October 2022 Trial Balance, Cash Receipts, Cash Disbursements and Adjustments (4-0)
• Approved October 2022 Eastern Bank Statement and Reconciliation (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from September 27, 2022 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 25, 2022 (3-0, 1 abstention)

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the transfer of Silver Clean Laundromat and review and sign 2023 renewal licenses for liquor, common victuallers, and Christmas trees. No old business is listed. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Public hearing on transfer of Silver Clean Laundromat
• Review and sign 2023 renewal liquor licenses
• Review and sign 2023 renewal common victuallers licenses
• Review and sign 2023 Christmas tree license

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review minutes and financials, hear public comment and a director's report, and discuss old and new business, including the Winthrop Revere Street Project and a TIPS easement.

• Review of past meeting minutes
• Financial report review
• Public comment period
• Director's report
• Discussion of Winthrop Revere Street Project TIPS easement

The Board approved two DHCD ARPA contracts for financial assistance and authorized the Chairman to execute the documents. The Board also approved the October 2022 meeting minutes and disbursement records for bills totaling $230,211.97.

• Approved ARPA Formula Funding Contract (CFA 4001) for $428,426.00 (4-0)
• Approved ARPA Targeted Award Contract (CFA 4050) for $453,751.00 (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman Peter T. Gill to execute contract forms (4-0)
• Approved disbursement record for bills totaling $230,211.97 (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from October 24, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is holding a regular meeting on November 22, 2022, at the Winthrop Public Library & Museum. The agenda includes general business and a grant reading and review session, where the council will consider grant applications.

• Grant reading and review
• General business

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing on November 17, 2022, to consider 10 agenda items, mostly continued from previous meetings. These include driveway permits, a 21-unit midrise development, a hair salon special permit, and an Airbnb application. The board will also hear an appeal of a building inspector's action.

• 022-2022 Shirley Realty Trust: 21-unit midrise at 203 Shirley St / 91 Veterans Rd (continued from October)
• 035-2022 52 Cutler LLC: permit to convert 4-family to 6-family residential at 52-54 Cutler St
• 037-2022 Nataly Mercado: special permit for hair salon in District RA at 12 Girdlestone St
• 038-2022 Morfino: revised Airbnb application at 35 Summit Ave (continued from September)
• 036-2022 77 Harbor View Ave LLC: appeal of Building Inspector's action

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will meet to discuss traffic safety and parking concerns on Walden Street, and consider a proposal to prohibit parking within ten feet of crosswalks in busy areas. The committee will also review correspondence and previous meeting minutes, and hold a general discussion on parking and transportation issues for future agendas.

• Discuss traffic safety and parking concerns on Walden Street
• Discuss no parking within ten feet of crosswalks in highly trafficked areas
• Review correspondence and minutes from previous meetings
• General committee discussion on parking, traffic, and transportation issues

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is holding a work meeting to continue reviewing several wetland-related filings, including a Request for Determination of Applicability for 442 Revere Street and a Notice of Intent for 40 Triton Avenue and 41 Court Road. They will also discuss new business, including Cottage Park Yacht Club, and approve minutes.

• Continued Request for Determination of Applicability: 442 Revere Street
• Continued Request for Determination of Applicability: Revere Street/Winthrop Street/Grovers Avenue/Crest Avenue
• Notice of Intent: 40 Triton Avenue
• Notice of Intent: 41 Court Road
• New Business: Cottage Park Yacht Club

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a continued public hearing and vote on transferring $247,775 for a Water Main Master Plan and Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan. Other items include a vote on a $2,873 transfer for a memorial bench, a $2,000 transfer for Board of Appeals stipends, a vote to declare surplus fire department vehicles, and discussion of the sale of land at 15-17 Walden Street.

• Vote to transfer $247,775 for Water Main Master Plan and Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan
• Vote to transfer $2,873 for a Cooper-Green Memorial Bench
• Vote to transfer $2,000 for Board of Appeals stipends
• Vote to declare surplus Winthrop Fire Department vehicles
• Discussion of sale of land at 15-17 Walden Street

The Town Council determined that the Winthrop Tips Project will move forward as designed to avoid project delays and the potential loss of funding. Several other financial transfers and land sale requests were referred to the Finance Committee for review.

• Approved minutes of November 15, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Decided Winthrop Tips Project will proceed as designed
• Referred $2,873 transfer for Cooper-Green Memorial Bench to Finance Committee
• Referred Water/Sewer Budget Amendment to Finance Committee
• Referred sale of land at 15-17 Walden St. to Finance Committee
• Held transfer of $2,000 for Board of Appeals Stipend
• Continued public hearing on $247,775 transfer for Water Main Master Plan

Town Council

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

The council reviewed proposed changes to the handbook regarding committee chair elections, reappointment processes, and staff support. No final votes were taken on the handbook edits; a revised draft will be presented at the next meeting.

• Tabled handbook revisions pending a new draft from Councilor Belcher
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, take a final vote on the committee chair, and continue a public hearing for 5 Fremont Street. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and adjournment.

• Final vote on Chair of Committee
• Continued public hearing for 5 Fremont Street

The Planning Board approved the site plan for a 22-unit housing project at 5 Fremont Street, including three variances for side yard setback, rear yard setback, and maximum stories. Approval was granted with four special conditions regarding fencing, landscaping, and structural cutbacks to protect the abutter at 15 Fremont Street.

• Appointed Chris Boyce as Planning Board Chair (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 5 Fremont Street inclusive of three variance requests (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Minimum Side Yard Setback (0' proposed vs 10' required)
• Approved variance for Minimum Rear Yard Setback (5' proposed vs 15' required)
• Approved variance for Maximum Stories (3 stories proposed vs 2.5 required)

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health will meet to discuss routine business, including a public hearing on proposed animal keeping regulations. The board will also review the status of past items, such as 76 Sunnyside Avenue, and discuss new waste disposal bans, COVID-19 updates, and various regulations.

• Public hearing on Keeping of Animals Regulation at 6:30 pm
• Status update on 76 Sunnyside Avenue
• Discussion of Mass DEP new waste disposal bans (textiles, etc.)
• Update on COVID-19 vaccinations and tests
• Discussion of dumpster regulation at 41 Putnam Street

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. The board held a public hearing regarding the updating of animal keeping regulations and reviewed a report on the condemnation of 76 Sunnyside Avenue.

• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (2-0)

Council On Aging

The Winthrop Council on Aging will hold a routine meeting on November 10, 2022, at the Robert A. DeLeo Winthrop Senior Center. The agenda includes only standard procedural items: approval of minutes, announcements, and the director's comments. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Announcements
• Director's comments

Memorials Committee

The Winthrop Memorials Committee is meeting to handle routine business: roll call, accepting prior minutes, and discussing memorial projects. New business covers a John Eade memorial, while old business includes an update on the Ramona Cooper / David Green Corner Memorial. The agenda is mostly procedural with no financial or regulatory decisions listed.

• John Eade Memorial discussion
• Ramona Cooper / David Green Corner Memorial update
• Vote to accept last meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review Certificates of Compliance for properties on Johnson Terrace. The meeting also includes Notices of Intent for Triton Avenue and Court Road, and Requests for Determination of Applicability for Revere Street and several street intersections.

• Certificates of Compliance: 3 Johnson Terrace
• Certificates of Compliance: 5 Johnson Terrace
• Notice of Intent: 40 Triton Avenue
• Notice of Intent: 41 Court Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability: 442 Revere Street

The Commission voted to continue the hearing for a proposed garage and living quarters at 40 Triton Avenue to the next meeting. Other items including dock replacements and enforcement orders were discussed, with several site visits to be scheduled.

• Continued hearing for 40 Triton Avenue Notice of Intent (Unanimous)
• Scheduled site walk for 40 Triton Avenue
• Scheduled site visit for 41 Court Road dock and seawall project
• Scheduled site visit for 3-5 Johnson Terrace regarding work without permit
• Corrected enforcement letter for 251 Court Road to be sent to owner

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on several financial transfers, including $247,775 for a Water Main Master Plan and $101,786 for a facilities needs assessment for town and school buildings. They will also consider a $100,000 amendment to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and recommendations from the Ordinance Review Committee.

• Public hearing and vote on Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Amendment, $100,000
• Vote to transfer $247,775 for Water Main Master Plan and Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan
• Vote to transfer $101,786.04 for Brightly (School Dude) Facilities Needs Assessment
• Ordinance Review Committee Recommendations
• Trash Enterprise Fund, Trash Abatement, and Trash Enforcement discussion

The Town Council unanimously approved a $100,000 amendment to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and a $101,786.04 transfer for a facilities needs assessment. The council also accepted two commission appointments and updated its rules of procedure. A vote on the Water Main Master Plan was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved $100,000 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved $101,786.04 transfer for Brightly Facilities Needs Assessment (Unanimous)
• Appointed Bybiose LaRochelle to the Commission of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations (Unanimous)
• Appointed Karin Chavis to the TSAC Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Town Council Rules & Procedures Rule #4 to include CDICR reports (Unanimous)
• Referred Committee Handbook to Appoints, Committees and Commissions (Unanimous)
• Continued vote on $247,775 Water Main Master Plan and Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan to next meeting
• Accepted October 18, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board will vote on routine items including approving minutes, fund transfers, and financial statements. It will also vote on accepting 16 new members into the retirement system and on individual requests for retirement benefits and service buybacks. The board will discuss several administrative matters, including a DALA letter and a PERAC denial.

• Vote to approve transfer of funds for Carmine Bordonaro to MWRA Retirement Board effective Oct 31, 2022
• Vote to approve transfer of RETRO funds for Monica Ford to Everett Retirement System effective Oct 31, 2022
• Vote to approve 16 new member acceptances at 9% + 2%, including Brendan Carritte (Treasurer, $110,000) and Virginia Pittman (School Nurse, $60,507)
• Vote to approve John Nalen's voluntary superannuation Option C, effective Nov 23, 2022
• Vote to approve Nikolas Beshere's buyback of prior school employment (1.0833 years of service)

The Board approved the October 2022 Retirement System Warrant and the acceptance of 16 employees into the system. It also approved a voluntary superannuation application and a service time buyback. The Board voted to waive certain benefit overpayments and to withhold a pension check for a retiree with excess earnings.

• Approved October 2022 Retirement System Warrant for $464,204.89 (unanimous)
• Approved 16 employee acceptances at 9% + 2% (3-0)
• Approved John Nalen’s Application for Voluntary Superannuation Option C (3-0)
• Approved Nikolas Beshere’s request to buyback 1.0833 years of service (unanimous)
• Voted to withhold John Hayes' pension check, minus health insurance and dependent payments (unanimous)
• Voted to waive repayment of benefit overpayments for two retirees (3-0)
• Approved fund transfers for Carmine Bordonaro and Monica Ford (unanimous/3-0)
• Tabled approval of September 27, 2022 minutes and Eastern Bank to PRIT fund transfer

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss general business, including the status of grants and the current grant cycle, as well as upcoming gallery shows. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals or decisions.

• Review of grant status and cycle
• Discussion of gallery shows

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, financials, and the director's report, and to discuss new business including the FY2023 budget with certifications and an easement request. Public comment is also scheduled.

• FY 2023 Budget with Certifications
• Easement Request
• Financials review
• Directors Report
• Public Comment

The Board approved two operating budgets for State-Aided Housing for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and authorized the Executive Director's annual salary. The Board also approved disbursement records for bills totaling $66,260.00.

• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $66,260.00 in bills for period 9/25/2022 through 10/23/2022
• Approved FY 2023 Operating Budget (Program 400-1) with $2,917,469 revenue and $3,169,531 expenses (4-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Operating Budget (Program 689-1) with $35,320 revenue and $39,278 expenses (4-0)
• Approved Executive Director annual salary of $105,883 for FY 2023 (4-0)
• Decided not to pursue Resident Service Coordinators funding opportunity
• Tasked Executive Director to seek more information on Town of Winthrop Revere Street reconstruction easements

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will discuss traffic flow on Terrace Avenue between Cottage Avenue and Shirley Avenue. The committee will also hold a general discussion regarding parking, traffic, and transportation issues.

• Traffic flow discussion: Terrace Avenue (between Cottage Avenue and Shirley Avenue)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss old business, including a Notice of Intent for work at 77 Harborview Avenue and several other properties. The agenda also includes general discussion and other topics. The meeting is being held via Zoom.

• Notice of Intent for 77 Harborview Avenue (Mark Kozikowski/NativeTec)
• Discussion of 81 Upland Road
• Discussion of 251 Court Road
• Discussion of 760 Shirley Street
• Approval of minutes

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will consider several financial transfers, including $247,775 for a Water Main Master Plan and $101,786 for a facilities needs assessment for town and school buildings. The council will also discuss a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund amendment of $100,000, trash enforcement, and committee appointments.

• Vote to transfer $247,775 for Water Main Master Plan and Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan
• Vote to transfer $101,786.04 for Brightly (School Dude) Facilities Needs Assessment for Town and School Buildings
• Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Amendment, $100,000
• Discussion of CBD parking requirements and signage
• Ordinance Review Committee Recommendations

The Town Council approved the appointment of Kelly Gaule to the CDICR and accepted the October 4, 2022 meeting minutes. Several funding items were referred to the Finance Committee, including a $100,000 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund amendment, a $247,775 transfer for the Water Main Master Plan, and a $101,786.04 transfer for a facilities needs assessment. No public hearings were held, and multiple items remain under review.

• Approved appointment of Kelly Gaule to CDICR (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of October 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Referred $100,000 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund amendment to Finance Committee
• Referred $247,775 transfer for Water Main Master Plan to Finance Committee
• Referred $101,786.04 transfer for Brightly Facilities Needs Assessment to Finance Committee

Planning Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.

The Planning Board continued the hearing for the 5 Fremont Street development, requesting additional data including gross leasable area for the second and third levels, a shadow study, and roof utility details. The board also voted to have Chris Boyce serve as acting chair. No final decision was made on the application.

• Voted to have Chris Boyce serve as acting chair (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 5 Fremont Street until additional data provided (unanimous)

Council On Aging

The Winthrop Council on Aging is holding a routine meeting with a short agenda covering approval of minutes, announcements, and the director's comments. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Announcements
• Director's comments

Board of Health

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note that there is no agenda, directing readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Health received a presentation from CASA on youth substance abuse and mental health services, and discussed several property compliance matters. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy items; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of September 13, 2022 (2-0)
• Adjourned at 8:11 pm (2-0)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to review two new applications: a Request for Determination of Applicability for work at 26 Pico Avenue and a Notice of Intent for 77 Harborview Avenue. They will also continue discussion of older items at 81 Upland Road, 251 Court Road, and 760 Shirley Street, and approve minutes.

• Request for Determination of Applicability at 26 Pico Avenue (Bob and Tom Honan)
• Notice of Intent at 77 Harborview Avenue (Mark Kozikowski/NativeTec)
• Old business: 81 Upland Road, 251 Court Road, 760 Shirley Street
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Conservation Commission issued a negative determination for reinforcing a porch foundation at 26 Pico Avenue, meaning no further environmental review is required. Two public hearings were continued to the next meeting: one for a retaining wall and patio at 77 Harborview Road, and another for a retaining wall and drainage at 81 Upland Road. An enforcement letter will be sent regarding 760 Shirley Street.

• Issued negative determination for 26 Pico Avenue (4-0-1, Brian Corbett abstained)
• Continued public hearing for 77 Harborview Road to next meeting (4-0-1, Brian Corbett abstained)
• Continued public hearing for 81 Upland Road to next meeting (5-0)
• Enforcement letter to be sent to 760 Shirley Street

Town Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting materials document, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with substantive topics not detailed in the provided text.

The Town Council approved three budget transfers: $241,000 from Salary Reserve to the Winthrop Police Department budget for a collective bargaining agreement, $139,500 from the Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Fund for engineering work on Revere, Crest & Grover's, and $2,400 from Finance Dept. Salary to Planning Dept. Consulting for a new GIS intern. All votes were 8-0. The Council also discussed but took no final action on Ordinance Review Committee recommendations regarding charter changes, which will be subject to a future public hearing and a supermajority vote before going to the state legislature and a town election in November 2023.

• Approved $241,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to WPD budget for FY20-22 collective bargaining agreement (8-0)
• Approved $139,500 transfer from Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Fund for engineering work on Revere, Crest & Grover's (8-0)
• Approved $2,400 transfer from Finance Dept. Salary to Planning Dept. Consulting for new GIS intern (8-0)
• Approved acceptance of MGL Ch.40 S13D Compensated Absence Reserve Fund (8-0)
• Approved acceptance of MGL Chapter 653 S40 for FY23 Assessors (8-0)
• Approved exemption of $1,000 Fair Cash Value on Personal Property Taxes for FY23 (8-0)
• Appointed Kim Dimes to the Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Suspended Town Council rules for October 18 meeting to start at 6:00 PM (unanimous)

Town Council

The subcommittee discussed parking issues in the Central Business District, hearing from business owners and residents about enforcement, signage, and congestion. No vote was taken on parking changes. The committee voted 2-1 to amend an ORC recommendation to set councilor terms at two years, which will go to the full Council.

• Amended ORC recommendation 1C to set councilor term of office at two years (2-1)
• No vote taken on CBD parking changes; discussion only

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 29, 2022, to consider multiple appeals and variance requests. Items include a proposal to convert a 3-family home to 6-family, a 24-unit residential development, a 10-unit building on consolidated parcels, and several driveway and curb cut requests. Several items are continued from previous meetings or postponed to October 27.

• Jonathan Rivera, 482 Winthrop St: permit to convert preexisting 3-family to 6-family residential
• Young, 5 Fremont St: 24 residential units on vacant portion of lot, variance relief under Section 17.16.030
• JB Capital LLC, 130-140 Shirley: consolidate two parcels (7,229 sq ft) for 3-story, 10-unit building with 14 parking spaces (remand public hearing)
• Reginald Piccinato, 153 Court Rd: paved driveway appeal, awaiting paperwork
• Shirley Realty Trust, 203 Shirley aka 91 Veterans Rd: 21-unit building, continued from August

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board is meeting to handle routine retirement system business, including approving refunds, fund transfers, new member enrollments, and financial reports. They will also discuss a COLA base increase and a PERAC notice about a stipend.

• Refund of accumulated deductions for Tanji Cifuni, effective September 30, 2022
• Transfer of funds for Cyndi St. George to Woburn Retirement Board
• Approval of new members at 9% + 2% contribution rate, including Brendan Carritte (Treasurer, $110,000) and Imani Combs (Deputy Treasurer, $78,000)
• Approval of John Nalen's voluntary superannuation with Option C, beneficiary Janet Nalen
• Discussion of COLA base increase and PERAC denial of stipend for Kathleen Rappa

The Winthrop Contributory Retirement System Board voted unanimously to approve a refund of accumulated deductions for a former employee, a transfer of funds to another retirement board, the September 2022 payroll and investment warrants totaling $546,851.89, and attendance at a conference. The remaining agenda items were tabled due to lack of a quorum.

• Approved refund of Tanji Cifuni's accumulated deductions effective September 30, 2022 (3-0).
• Approved transfer of Cyndi St. George's funds to the Woburn Retirement Board effective September 30, 2022 (3-0).
• Approved Retirement System Warrant (payroll, accounts payable, investment transfers) for September 2022 in the amount of $546,851.89 (3-0).
• Approved Michelle Church to attend the MACRS Fall Conference, October 2-5 (unanimous).
• Tabled remaining agenda items until the next meeting due to lack of physical quorum (unanimous).
• Approved Terence Delehanty to act as Interim Chair (unanimous).
• Approved adjournment at 4:14 PM (3-0).

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is meeting to discuss general business, including the status of grants and the current grant cycle, as well as upcoming gallery shows. The agenda contains only these routine items and no specific proposals or votes are listed.

• Grant status and cycle review
• Gallery shows discussion

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business including minutes approval, financials, public comment, and director's report. The main actionable item is a new business proposal for an architect fee related to Project 346118 667-3, which involves rear egress repair/replacement at the housing authority's property.

• Architect fee proposal for Project 346118 667-3 Rear Egress Repair/Replace
• Review of minutes from August 22, 2022 meeting
• Financial report review
• Public comment period
• Director's report

The Winthrop Housing Authority approved a $17,000 contract with Reverse Architecture for repair/replacement of 25 exterior wooden stairways serving 50 second-floor apartments. The board also authorized boiler maintenance services to ModCon Services and accepted bills totaling $111,607.34. No public comment was received.

• Approved $17,000 contract with Reverse Architecture for stairway repairs (4-0)
• Authorized boiler maintenance contract to ModCon Services (unanimous)
• Accepted disbursement record of $111,607.34 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Town Council

The agenda for this Town Council meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The only guidance is to review the minutes, which are not provided here.

The joint committee met to discuss the solid waste ordinance, focusing on number of barrels per unit, abatements, overage bags, and enterprise fund structure. No votes were taken; the meeting was procedural, with next steps assigned to the Town Manager for answers before the next meeting.

• No decisions or votes recorded; discussion only on solid waste ordinance details

Winthrop Commission On Disabilities

The Winthrop Commission on Disabilities is meeting to approve minutes, make announcements, and take comments. The main item is a presentation by Health Department Director Meredith Hurley, with normal procedure suspended for the presentation.

• Approval of minutes
• Announcements
• Public comments
• Presentation by Health Department Director Meredith Hurley

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors will meet to review correspondence and other writings. The board may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases, fiscal year 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 abatement and exemption applications

The Board of Assessors met on September 21, 2022, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They reviewed the Preliminary Value Review and Final Value Report regarding the 5-year valuation, but no substantive decisions were made beyond accepting the minutes.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (3-0)

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss traffic flow on Terrace Avenue between Cottage Avenue and Shirley Avenue, along with general parking and transportation issues. The agenda is mostly routine, with correspondence, minutes, and open discussion items.

• Discuss traffic flow on Terrace Avenue between Cottage Avenue and Shirley Avenue
• General discussion of parking, traffic, and transportation issues for future agendas

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is holding a work meeting to discuss old business items, including properties at 81 Upland Road, 760 Shirley Street, and 251 Court Road, as well as meeting minutes. The agenda is brief and does not specify the nature of the discussions or any decisions to be made.

• 81 Upland Road
• 760 Shirley Street
• 251 Court Road
• Minutes review

Town Council

The Town Council will review multiple fund transfers involving the police, fire, and water/sewer departments. The meeting also includes a vote to award an outside auditor contract and accept funds into the Compensated Absence Reserve Fund.

• $241,000 transfer to WPD Budget for FY20-22 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• $195,000 Fire Union Retro Transfer from Salary Reserve/Coll. Bargaining
• $139,500 Water/Sewer Cap. Improvement Fund for engineer work at Revere, Crest & Grover’s
• $2,400 transfer from Finance Dept. to Planning Dept. for new GIS System
• Vote to award the contract of an Outside Auditor

The Town Council voted unanimously to transfer $195,000 from Salary Reserve/Collective Bargaining to fund a Fire Union retroactive pay settlement. The council also approved several other transfers, including $241,000 for the police department's collective bargaining agreement and $139,500 for water/sewer engineering work. A presentation on the TIPs project raised concerns about parking loss and easement costs, with questions sent to the consulting firm for further review.

• Approved $195,000 transfer for Fire Union retro pay (unanimous)
• Approved $241,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to WPD budget for FY20-22 collective bargaining (unanimous)
• Approved $139,500 transfer from Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Fund for engineering work on Revere, Crest & Grover's (unanimous)
• Approved $2,400 transfer from Finance Dept. Salary Line to Planning Dept. Consulting Line for GIS intern (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Powers and Sullivan as Town's outside auditors (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Peter Gill to Board of Assessors through June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Library surplus of old computer equipment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The only guidance is to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The Planning Board continued the hearing for a 20-unit residential/commercial project at 5 Fremont Street, originally proposed as 30 units. The board requested a list of zoning relief needed, a legal opinion on shared parking with Nick's Restaurant, and additional plans (landscaping, lighting, drainage, civil). No final decision was made; the hearing was continued to a future date.

• Continued hearing for 5 Fremont Street project (motion by Chris Boyce, seconded by Gina DiMento)
• Requested applicant provide list of zoning relief sought
• Requested legal opinion on shared parking with Nick's Restaurant
• Requested updated site survey, elevations, heights, lot coverage percentage
• Requested landscaping, lighting, drainage, and civil plans

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board will meet to review the Zero Carbon Action Plan, presented by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), and discuss ongoing and upcoming projects. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes and public comment. Most items are for discussion or review, with no final votes or decisions listed.

• Review of the Zero Carbon Action Plan presented by MAPC
• Review of ongoing/upcoming project list
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Winthrop Planning Board met on September 18, 2023, and reviewed the Zero Carbon Action Plan presented by MAPC. The board also discussed a project list of ongoing and upcoming tasks. No votes or final decisions were recorded on any item.

• Reviewed the Zero Carbon Action Plan presented by MAPC (no vote taken)
• Discussed the project list of ongoing and upcoming tasks (no vote taken)

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health will meet to discuss a range of public health and regulatory matters, including COVID-19 updates, new Mass DEP waste disposal bans, and property-specific issues. The agenda includes status updates on several properties and potential new regulations, but no final decisions are listed.

• 76 Sunnyside Avenue status update
• Mass DEP new waste disposal bans (textiles, etc.)
• 41 Putnam Street dumpster and dumpster regulation
• 97 Court Road, 435 Shirley Street, 120 Hermon Street updates
• Grease trap, black plastic, swimming pools regulations

The Winthrop Board of Health approved a timeline for a black plastic regulation, effective January 1, 2023, with a six-month non-enforcement period and an optional six-month hardship extension, passed unanimously 3-0. The board also approved updated swimming pool regulations effective January 1, 2023, requiring lifeguards at public and semi-public pools when deemed necessary, with safety signage for pools without lifeguards, also passed 3-0. Additionally, the board voted to advance draft chicken-keeping regulations to the Town Council for a public hearing, passed 3-0. The board also received updates on a $450,000 domestic violence/sexual assault grant, new bivalent COVID-19 vaccines, and a flu clinic scheduled for October 1.

• Approved timeline for black plastic regulation: effective 1/1/23, with 6-month non-enforcement period and optional 6-month hardship extension, 3-0.
• Approved updated swimming pool regulations effective 1/1/23, requiring lifeguards at public/semi-public pools when deemed necessary, 3-0.
• Approved motion to pass draft chicken-keeping regulations to Town Council for public hearing, 3-0.
• Approved minutes from August 9, 2022, unanimously 3-0.

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, consider a resignation, review Millie's Kitchen's address and hours, and discuss a one-day license for an Octoberfest event on Michaels Mall. Public comment will be taken.

• Approve meeting minutes from 08-08-2022
• Resignation of CommonVic
• Millie's Kitchen address and updated hours
• One-day license for Octoberfest event on Michaels Mall, Sunday October 2nd

Town Council

This Town Council meeting has no agenda available. The only guidance is to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or routine.

• No agenda items listed

The Town Council voted unanimously to postpone a vote on all charter review revisions until a legal opinion is provided to the public and the Council. They also approved several non-charter/non-ordinance recommendations from the ORC, including items 8, 11, and 12, and passed multiple ordinance changes (1C, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13) with varying votes. A motion to approve 1A, 1B, and 1C failed for lack of a second, and a motion for 5A as amended also lacked a second.

• Postponed vote on all charter review revisions pending legal opinion being delivered to the public and the Council (passed unanimously).
• Positively recommended further investigation of non-charter/non-ordinance recommendations 8, 11, and 12 from the ORC (passed unanimously).
• Motion to positively approve 1A, 1B, 1C failed for lack of a second.
• Positively recommended 1C (passed 2-1, Councilors Munson and DeMarco in favor, Councilor Ruggiero opposed).
• Approved recommendation #2 (passed unanimously).
• Approved recommendation #3 (passed unanimously).
• Approved recommendation #6 (passed unanimously).
• Approved recommendation #7 (passed unanimously).

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to review Requests for Determination of Applicability for properties at 151 Winthrop Shore Drive and 29 Triton Ave, and to continue old business on 81 Upland Road and 138 Tafts Ave. The agenda also includes minutes and general discussion.

• 151 Winthrop Shore Drive - Request for Determination of Applicability
• 29 Triton Ave - Request for Determination of Applicability
• 81 Upland Road - old business
• 138 Tafts Ave - old business

The Commission issued negative determinations with special conditions for deck replacements at 151 Winthrop Shore Drive and 76 Shirley Street, and continued hearings for 81 Upland Road and 760 Shirley Street.

• Approved negative determination for deck replacement at 151 Winthrop Shore Drive with conditions (dumpster must be covered) (unanimous)
• Approved negative determination for deck expansion at 29 Triton Avenue with conditions (dump truck covered and emptied regularly) (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 81 Upland Road Notice of Intent pending additional Coastal Zone Management review
• Continued enforcement order for 760 Shirley Street with reminder letter to be resent by certified mail

Town Council

This 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 decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda items listed

The Town Council held a subcommittee discussion on multiple recommendations from the Ordinance Review Committee (ORC), including topics such as a water sewer advisory committee, budget action, capital improvement plan, Airbnb regulation, sign ordinance enforcement, and council term lengths. No formal votes or decisions were made; the discussion was procedural and exploratory only.

• No decisions or votes taken during the meeting

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board is meeting to vote on routine financial approvals, new member enrollments, fund transfers, and a possible COLA base increase. The agenda includes votes on payroll warrants, trial balances, and bank statements, as well as several member refunds and a military service buyback.

• Vote on Ralph Cali 91(b) overearnings
• Approve 12 new member enrollments with salaries ranging from $17,708 to $55,057
• Transfer funds for Roseann Mazzuchelli to Melrose Retirement Board
• Refund accumulated deductions for Kory Silck and Christopher Mailhiot
• Discuss/vote on COLA base increase

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved the August 2022 warrant totaling $603,012.80, transferred a member's funds to the Melrose Retirement Board, and approved refunds for two former employees. The board also approved seven new hires at 9% + 2% contribution rates and a military service buyback request. A discussion on transferring funds from Eastern Bank to PRIT was tabled until October.

• Approved $603,012.80 Retirement System Warrant for August 2022 (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Roseann Mazzuchelli's funds to Melrose Retirement Board (4-0)
• Approved refund of Kory Silck's accumulated deductions (4-0)
• Approved refund of Christopher Mailhiot's accumulated deductions (4-0)
• Approved seven new hires at 9% + 2% contribution rates (4-0 or unanimous)
• Approved Philip Ronan's request to buy back 3 years 11 months of military time (4-0)
• Tabled transfer of funds from Eastern Bank to PRIT until October meeting
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Tree Committee

The Winthrop Tree Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, discussing a grant application to the Winthrop Foundation, and reviewing tree farm and street tree matters. Volunteer help and general committee business are also on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for August 29, 2022, at the DPW Building on Kennedy Drive.

• Application to Winthrop Foundation
• Tree Farm & Winthrop Street Trees
• Volunteer help
• Approve previous Meeting Minutes

Council On Aging

This is a routine meeting of the Winthrop Council on Aging with a short agenda: approving minutes, making announcements, and hearing the director's comments. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Announcements
• Director's comments

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will meet to discuss resident requests for a no-parking zone on Tileston Road and parking issues on Somerset Avenue near 88 Somerset Ave and Pleasant Street. They will also receive updates on past motions and discuss ongoing issues with the Town Manager and Council President.

• Resident request for No Parking zone on Tileston Road
• Parking discussion on Somerset Avenue near 88 Somerset Ave and at Pleasant Street intersection
• Update on past committee motions to Town Council
• Discussion with Town Manager and Council President for direction

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors is meeting to review correspondence and may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases, fiscal year abatement and exemption applications, and other confidential information. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

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

The Board of Assessors approved the prior meeting minutes and received an update from the Interim Assessor on the status of the revaluation process. No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes as distributed (3-0)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will hear the Executive Director's report, including Fiscal Year 2022 year-end certifications and compliance with lead paint regulations, and will discuss new business regarding an RCAT waiver. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Fiscal Year 2022 year-end certifications
• Compliance with lead paint
• Salary certification
• RCAT waiver discussion
• Public comment period

The Winthrop Housing Authority board voted unanimously to authorize Executive Director Peg Lyons to apply for a three-year waiver from the Regional Capital Assistance Team (RCAT) program, allowing the authority to manage capital and maintenance projects in-house. The board also approved $411,961.88 in bills, certified year-end financial statements, and accepted July meeting minutes. No public comment was made.

• Approved $411,961.88 in disbursements including water/sewer and retirement payments (4-0)
• Certified year-end financial statements, top-five salaries, lead paint compliance, and tenant accounts (4-0)
• Authorized director to apply for 3-year RCAT waiver to manage capital projects in-house (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation (4-0)

Town Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the meeting minutes, which should be reviewed for any prior decisions or discussions.

The Town Council voted 5-4 against removing the tree at 190 Somerset Ave, keeping it in place. The council also approved a $195,000 transfer to the Fire Department for the FY22-FY24 collective bargaining agreement, reappointed members to the Conservation Commission and Board of Assessors, and agreed to send a letter to Massport.

• Motion to remove tree at 190 Somerset Ave failed (5-4, no vote keeps tree)
• Approved $195,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to Fire Department budget
• Reappointed Karen Wynn to Conservation Commission (term to June 30, 2023)
• Reappointed Diane Mackin to Board of Assessors (term to June 30, 2025)
• Approved sending letter to Massport
• Approved rescheduling 9-6-22 meeting to 9-7-22 special meeting
• Accepted minutes of August 2, 2022 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss old business, including orders of conditions for properties at 165 Court Road and 760 Shirley Street. The agenda also includes general discussion and other topics. No new public hearings or major decisions are listed beyond these items.

• 165 Court Road - Order of Conditions
• 760 Shirley Street - Order of Conditions

Town Council

This Town Council meeting has no agenda available, so no specific items are scheduled for decision or discussion. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any prior actions.

The Rules and Ordinance Subcommittee met to discuss proposed charter amendments from the prior Ordinance Review Committee (ORC), including a recall provision. No formal votes or decisions were made; members debated process, public input, and whether to adjust recommendations. The subcommittee plans to report back to the full Council by the second October meeting.

• No formal votes or decisions taken during the meeting
• Subcommittee to develop strategy and report to Council by second October meeting

Planning Board

This Planning Board meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting date and body name; residents are directed to review the minutes for any prior actions or discussions.

The Planning Board continued the public hearing for the proposed 20-unit residential and commercial development at 5 Fremont Street. The board requested additional information from the applicant, including a list of requested zoning reliefs, a legal opinion on shared parking with Nick's Restaurant, an updated site survey, and plans for landscaping, lighting, drainage, and civil engineering. The hearing was continued to a future meeting, with no final decision made.

• Continued hearing for 5 Fremont Street development (motion by Boyce, seconded by DiMento)
• Requested applicant provide list of zoning reliefs sought
• Requested legal opinion on shared parking with Nick's Restaurant
• Requested updated site survey for parking compliance
• Requested site elevations, heights, and lot coverage percentage
• Requested landscaping, lighting, drainage, and civil plans
• Requested tabulation of unit square footage

Council On Aging

The Winthrop Council on Aging is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes approval of minutes, announcements, and director's comments. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Announcements
• Director's comments

Board of Health

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the minutes from prior meetings, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The Board of Health approved minutes and adjourned unanimously. A public hearing on swimming pool regulations was continued after resident Rose Demarco raised concerns about mandated lifeguards at Seal Harbor One. The Board also discussed trash overflow at 225-229 Revere Street and reviewed inspectional services updates on several properties.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (3-0)
• Continued public hearing on black plastic regulation (no comment received)
• Continued public hearing on swimming pool regulations (discussion only)
• Agreed to change September meeting date to 9/13/22
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several conservation-related items, including utility maintenance work on Bay View Ave and Beach Road, a certificate of compliance for 15 Townsend Ave, requests for determination of applicability for three properties, a notice of intent for 96 Nahant Ave, and other matters. The agenda is a mix of routine administrative items and specific property reviews.

• Utility maintenance work on Bay View Ave and Beach Road
• Certificate of Compliance for 15 Townsend Ave
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 26 Woodside Park, 35 Nahant Ave, and 620 Shirley Street
• Notice of Intent for 96 Nahant Ave
• Discussion of 81 Upland Road and meeting minutes

The Winthrop Conservation Commission approved four requests for determination of applicability and issued orders of conditions for three notices of intent. All votes were unanimous. The commission also discussed utility maintenance work by BGC.

• Issued negative determination for residing at 26 Woodside Park with condition that dumpster remain covered (3-0)
• Issued negative determination for retaining wall at 35 Nahant Avenue with condition for site walk upon completion (3-0)
• Issued negative determination for deck rebuild at 620 Shirley Street (3-0)
• Closed hearing and issued order of conditions for deck and driveway at 96 Nahant Ave (3-0)
• Continued hearing for 81 Upland Road pool and yard improvements
• Issued order of conditions for 3 Loreen with conditions to include marine fisherman letters and label floating dock pieces (3-0)
• Issued order of conditions for 231 Court Road with condition to label floating dock pieces (3-0)

Town Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead.

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend a town clerk fee increase. The motion was made by Councilor Belcher and seconded by Councilor Fucillo, with Councilor Honan absent. The meeting was brief and adjourned shortly after.

• Recommended town clerk fee increase (2-0, Honan absent)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding parking prohibitions, time limits, and the installation of stop signs. The body will also review recommendations from the Charter Review Committee and discuss Town Clerk fee increases.

• Public hearings on parking prohibitions and time limits on certain streets
• Proposed authority for DPW to install stop signs without Town Council approval
• Proposed designated taxi cab stand at Public Landing
• Discussion on Town Clerk fee increases
• Review of Charter Review Committee recommendations presented by Marc Chapdelaine

The Town Council approved parking regulation changes on Veterans Road and Shirley Street, and rejected proposed parking prohibitions on Terrace Avenue and Crystal Cove Avenue. The council also approved a motion to allow properties with cease and desist letters to remain in the solid waste trash collection, and referred the Charter Review Committee's recommendations to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. Several appointments to town boards and committees were also approved.

• Approved parking regulation changes on Veterans Road (unanimous)
• Approved parking regulation changes on Shirley Street (unanimous)
• Rejected parking prohibition on North side of Terrace Avenue (0-8)
• Rejected parking prohibition on North side of Crystal Cove Avenue (0-8)
• Approved allowing properties with cease and desist letters to remain in trash collection (unanimous)
• Referred Charter Review recommendations to Rules & Ordinance Committee
• Approved increase in Street Listing Books price from $15 to $25 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Cultural Council, Council on Aging, Memorials Committee, and Conservation Commission (unanimous)

Winthrop Commission On Disabilities

The Winthrop Commission on Disabilities is holding a regular meeting with a presentation by Peg Lyons, updates on the Winthrop disability survey and accessible housing, and standard items like minutes approval and public comment. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or votes listed.

• Presentation by Peg Lyons
• Update on Winthrop Disability survey
• Accessible housing in Winthrop update

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board will vote on several pension-related items, including overearnings for Ralph Cali, pensionable status of a one-time stipend, and retirement applications for two employees. They will also discuss a COLA base increase and approve routine financial warrants and statements.

• Vote on Ralph Cali 91(b) overearnings
• Vote on pensionable status of one-time remuneration stipend
• Approve retirement for William Hagemeister, police officer with 32.0833 years of service
• Approve retirement for Kathleen Rappa, deputy treasurer with 10 years of service
• Discuss/vote on COLA base increase

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved routine financial items including the July 2022 warrant of $438,961.84 and a $250,000 transfer from PRIM to cover August payroll. It also approved two retirement applications and a longevity payment. Discussion on Ralph Cali's overearnings withholding was tabled to August, and the pensionable status of a one-time stipend for the Deputy Treasurer was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved July 2022 warrant of $438,961.84 (4-0)
• Approved $250,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for August payroll (4-0)
• Approved William Hagemeister's voluntary superannuation retirement (3-0, Delehanty abstained)
• Approved Kathleen Rappa's voluntary superannuation retirement (unanimous)
• Approved Retirement Coordinator's longevity payment of $975.00 (4-0)
• Approved June 28, 2022 COLA and Retirement Board minutes (4-0 each)
• Approved June 2022 Eastern Bank statement and reconciliation (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on Ralph Cali's overearnings withholding to August meeting

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors is meeting to review correspondence and may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases and fiscal year abatement and exemption applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

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

The Board of Assessors met on July 26, 2022, and took only procedural actions: approving the prior meeting minutes and reviewing correspondence. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes as distributed (3-0)
• Reviewed all correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, emails and other writings (3-0)

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is meeting to discuss general business, grant status, the Music on the Landing event, and the Beauty in Nature gallery show. The agenda is brief and contains no detailed proposals or decisions.

• Grant status review
• Music on the Landing event
• Beauty in Nature gallery show

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a special meeting on July 20, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the Conference Room at 9 Golden Drive. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes and financials, public comment, and director's report, plus old and new business. The board anticipates entering executive session to discuss strategy regarding potential litigation, then will return to open session to adjourn. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Special meeting notice per M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18-25
• Executive session anticipated under MGL 30A § 21(a)(3) to discuss potential litigation strategy
• Meeting held in person at 9 Golden Drive, Conference Room, 3rd Floor
• Agenda includes approval of minutes and financials, public comment, director's report

The Winthrop Housing Authority held a special meeting on July 20, 2022, approving the June 27, 2022 meeting minutes and a disbursement record totaling $56,426.24. The board unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy, then returned to open session and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved disbursement record with bills totaling $56,426.24 (unanimous)
• Voted to enter executive session for litigation strategy (unanimous)
• Voted to leave executive session at 3:30 PM (motion carried)

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss parking-related issues, including a proposed ordinance on parking distance from driveways, a resident request for a no-parking zone on Tileston Road, and parking concerns on Somerset Avenue and Cross Street. The agenda also includes updates on past committee motions and general discussion of transportation issues.

• Ordinance language for parking distance from driveways
• Resident request for No Parking zone on Tileston Road
• Parking on Somerset Avenue near 88 Somerset Ave and Pleasant Street intersection
• Parking on Cross Street near Ocean View Street

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee voted 3-1 to recommend a five-foot setback from driveways, measured from the inside radius of the corner stone, to the Town Council. The committee also unanimously approved eliminating parking on the westerly side of Cross Street between Oceanview Street and River Road, except during funerals. Several other items were postponed, including a no-parking zone on Tileston Road and parking discussions on Somerset Avenue, pending a future meeting with the Town Manager and Town Council President.

• Recommended 5-foot driveway parking setback (3-1)
• Approved eliminating parking on westerly side of Cross St between Oceanview St and River Rd, except during funerals (unanimous)
• Postponed no-parking zone on Tileston Road to next meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed parking discussion on Somerset Ave until after meeting with Town Manager and Council President (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to discuss new business, including dock float systems, and to review several Notices of Intent for properties on Tafts Ave, Court Road, and Lorean Terrace. They will also consider a Certificate of Compliance for 15 Townsend Street, discuss 760 Shirley Ave, and approve minutes. The meeting is held as scheduled despite uncertainty about pandemic-related Open Meeting Law extensions.

• Dock Float Systems discussion
• Notice of Intent: 138 Tafts Ave
• Notice of Intent: 231 Court Road
• Notice of Intent: 3 Lorean Terrace
• Certificate of Compliance: 15 Townsend Street

The Winthrop Conservation Commission discussed unpermitted floating docks as a nuisance and safety issue, planning an inventory and informational outreach to owners. They also discussed piers, with future regulation discussions planned. The meeting was largely procedural, with no formal votes on these topics; the only motion was to close the 21 Court Road discussion.

• Discussed unpermitted floating docks; harbormaster to compile list and notify owners
• Planned informational pamphlet for float owners about proper installation and storage
• Discussed pier limits; town manager to research regulations in other towns
• Closed discussion on 21 Court Road (motion by Tracy, seconded by Brian, all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss various matters including a potential land sale on Faunbar Ave. and tree removal at 190 Somerset. The meeting includes discussions on ARPA funding, water rates, and a proposed Town Clerk fee increase.

• Sale of Land: Faunbar Ave.
• Tree Removal: 190 Somerset
• Fee Increase: Town Clerk
• Water Rate Presentation
• Vote to name corner of Shirley St. & Veterans Rd. after David Green/Ramona Cooper

The Town Council approved a flood resilience zoning language change and authorized the Town Manager to begin the sale of land on Faunbar Ave. The council also reappointed several committee members, appointed Alyssa True to the Cultural Council, and approved sending a letter to the MBTA regarding the Better Bus Network. A decision on removing the tree at 190 Somerset was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved Zone-Flood Resilience Language Change (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to proceed with sale of land on Faunbar Ave. (8-1, Aiello dissenting)
• Reappointed committee members to Commission on Disabilities, Historical Commission, Parks Committee, Beautification Committee, Commission on Diversity, and Tree Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Alyssa True to Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to MBTA regarding Better Bus Network (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on 190 Somerset tree removal to next meeting

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board will meet to consider entering an executive session to discuss strategy related to the pending lawsuit Calla et al v. Winthrop Planning Board (Massachusetts Land Court, Case No. 22 Misc. 00253). The board will vote on whether to enter the closed session and may take votes during it. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy
• Vote on motion to enter executive session
• Vote on motion to adjourn from executive session

Town Council

This is a procedural Town Council meeting agenda. The only listed items are the agenda itself and meeting materials, which include a rules and ordinance document. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Agenda for 7-14-22 meeting
• Rules and ordinance document (7.14.22 RULES AND ORDINANCE.PDF)

The Town Council's Rules & Ordinances Subcommittee unanimously approved several traffic safety recommendations from the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC), including parking restrictions on Terrace Ave, Crystal Cove Ave, and other streets. The subcommittee also approved a motion allowing the DPW director to handle stop sign requests without Council approval, and tabled a Cottage Ave traffic change for further discussion.

• Approved TSAC motion on Terrace Ave parking restrictions (unanimous)
• Requested TSAC further investigate signage and one-way status on Terrace Ave (unanimous)
• Approved removing parking on Crystal Cove between Shirley and Hillside (unanimous)
• Approved eliminating parking on Crystal Cove between Hillside and Park (unanimous)
• Approved stop sign authority for DPW director (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Road/Daw Playground traffic motion (unanimous)
• Approved Shirley/Tewksbury intersection safety update (unanimous)
• Tabled Cottage Ave traffic change until next R&O meeting (unanimous)

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners will hold a continued public hearing on a common victualler license and BYOB permit for Millie's Food Service at 561-563 Shirley St. They will also review and sign taxi driver licenses, a taxi vehicle license, name corrections for Express Burritos and SS Motors Inc., and a one-day liquor license application for Robert Casaletto.

• Continued public hearing: Common Victualler License and BYOB for Millie's Food Service, 561-563 Shirley St.
• Review and sign taxi driver licenses for Donald Willoughay and Joli Giuliano
• Review and sign taxi vehicle license
• Sign and review common victualler license name correction for Express Burritos
• Sign and review used car license name correction for SS Motors Inc.

The Board of License Commission approved a continued public hearing for a Common Victualler License and BYOB for Millie's Food Service (dba Farante's), with the dba to be added later. It also approved taxi driver licenses for Donald Willoughay and Joli Giuliano, a taxi vehicle license, name corrections for Express Burrito and SS Motors Inc., and a one-day liquor license for Robert Casaletto. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Common Victualler License & BYOB for Millie's Food Service (dba Farante's) (unanimous)
• Approved taxi driver licenses for Donald Willoughay and Joli Giuliano (unanimous)
• Approved taxi vehicle license (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualler name correction for Express Burrito (unanimous)
• Approved Used Car License name correction for SS Motors Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Robert Casaletto (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health is meeting to conduct two public hearings: one on black plastic regulation and another on swimming pools regulation. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19, opioid issues, beach water testing, and various property-specific matters, though many items are listed for discussion only.

• Public Hearing - Black Plastic Regulation
• Public Hearing - Swimming Pools Regulation
• 76 Sunnyside Avenue - Status
• Mass DEP New Waste Disposal Bans - Textiles, etc.
• 258 Court Road, 41 Putnam Street Dumpster, 833 Shirley Street, 97 Court Road

The Winthrop Board of Health approved a motion to cease using Zoom for all future meetings, conducting them exclusively in-person, due to ongoing technical difficulties. Public hearings on proposed black plastic and swimming pool regulations were recessed to the August 9, 2022 meeting. The board also discussed a proposed tobacco sales penalty but deferred action until reviewing state regulation language.

• Approved motion to end Zoom use for all future BOH meetings (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 (3-0)
• Recessed public hearing on black plastic regulation to August 9, 2022
• Recessed public hearing on swimming pool regulation to August 9, 2022
• Deferred vote on tobacco sales penalty pending review of state regulation language
• Approved adjournment (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to review Notices of Intent for several properties, including 165 Court Road, 251 Court Road, 3 Elmwood Court, 138 Tafts Ave, 231 Court Road, 3 Lorean Terrace, and 21 Court Road. The agenda also includes a discussion of 760 Shirley Ave, approval of minutes, and general discussion. The meeting is being held via Zoom.

• Notice of Intent for 165 Court Road
• Notice of Intent for 251 Court Road
• Notice of Intent for 3 Elmwood Court
• Notice of Intent for 138 Tafts Ave
• Notice of Intent for 231 Court Road, 3 Lorean Terrace, and 21 Court Road

The Commission reviewed fining recommendations from legal counsel and requested them in writing. They continued the Notice of Intent for 165 Court Road, planning a draft Order of Conditions and a site walk. They also acknowledged an unpermitted fence at 760 Shirley Street and will respond formally. No final decisions were made; actions were procedural or deferred.

• Reviewed fining recommendations from KP Law; requested written recommendations
• Continued 165 Court Road Notice of Intent; draft Order of Conditions to be prepared
• Scheduled site walk at 165 Court Road
• Requested resending information for 138 Tafts Ave, 3 Lorean, 231 Court Road, 21 Court Road
• Acknowledged unpermitted fence at 760 Shirley Street; will respond with formal letter
• Adjourned meeting at 9:23 PM (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing on June 30, 2022, to consider 11 appeals. These include requests for variances, driveway and curb cut permits, building additions, and AirBnB renewals. Several items were continued from previous meetings, and some are continued until July 28th.

• Variance for one off-street parking spot at 600 Shirley St. (Crystal Cove Apts., Inc.)
• Permit for paved driveway and two curb cuts at 153 Court Rd. (Reginald Piccinato)
• Addition to left side of home with setback relief at 40 Triton (Jason Calla)
• AirBnB addition at 59 Grovers Ave (Carol & MacLean & John LaPlaca)
• 21-unit midrise at 203 Shirley St. (Shirley Realty Trust)

Winthrop Retirement Board

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

• Review of June 28, 2022 COLA minutes
• Review of COLA document

The Winthrop Retirement Board voted 4-0 to appoint Karin Chavis as interim chair. The board also approved the June 2022 warrant of $574,791.21, a $350,000 fund transfer for July payroll, and several member service buybacks and transfers. All votes were unanimous except one abstention.

• Appointed Karin Chavis as interim chair (4-0)
• Approved June 2022 warrant of $574,791.21 (4-0)
• Approved $350,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for July 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Anthony Marino's service acceptance at 9% + 2% (4-0)
• Granted William Hagemeister 3 years creditable service after buyback (3-0, Delehanty abstained)
• Approved Kristine Dassau's transfer of deductions to MWRA (4-0)
• Approved Susan Gennaco's rollover of deductions (4-0)
• Approved James Morgan's refund of deductions (4-0)

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss general business, grant status, and upcoming events including Music on the Landing and a gallery show. The agenda is brief and focuses on administrative updates rather than major decisions.

• Grant status review
• Music on the Landing event
• Gallery Show – Beauty in Nature

The Winthrop Cultural Council reviewed grant applications and voted to fund all approved grants, with 25 of them reduced by $50 each to cover the full list. The council also approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved funding for all approved grants, with $50 removed from 25 grants
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to review and potentially adopt revised Fair Housing, Reasonable Accommodation, and Language Access Plans. The board will also consider awarding additional Targeted ARPA funds for Fire Alarm Panels and approving Round one ARPA funding for Golden Drive repaving and ADA access ramps.

• Review and adoption of revised Fair Housing, Reasonable Accommodation and Language Access Plans
• Award of additional Targeted ARPA funds for Fire Alarm Panels
• Approval of Round one ARPA funding for Golden Drive repaving and ADA access ramps

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to review previous minutes and address old business. The primary topic of discussion is the CBD crosswalks.

• Discussion of CBD Crosswalks

The Town Council convened a special meeting on June 23, 2022, with six members present and three absent. The only substantive action was approving the minutes of the July 21, 2022 meeting as circulated. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM with no other decisions made.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2022 meeting (6-0, 3 absent)
• Adjourned at 6:10 PM (unanimous)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will hold public hearings and consider appropriating $2,912,000 for water main construction on Revere Street, Crest Avenue, and Grover's Street, plus $1,633,750 for repairs to the Revere Street pressure regulating valve station. The agenda also includes a presentation on CBD revitalization, a flood resilience zoning change, and moving polling locations for upcoming elections. Several items are listed as both public hearings and old business, indicating they may be discussed and voted on.

• $2,912,000 appropriation for water mains on Revere Street, Crest Avenue, Grover's Street
• $1,633,750 appropriation for Revere Street pressure regulating valve station repairs
• CBD Revitalization presentation by Town Planner Rachel Kelly
• Flood resilience language change (received recommendation from WPB)
• Move Precincts 3 & 6 polling from Senior Center to Middle School Gym for Sept. 6 and Nov. 11 elections

The Town Council approved two bond authorizations totaling $4,545,750 for water infrastructure: $2,912,000 for water main construction on Revere Street, Crest Avenue, and Grover's Street, and $1,633,750 for repairs to the Revere Street pressure regulating valve station. Both motions passed unanimously (8-0, with Vice President Ruggiero absent). The Council also approved a hybrid crosswalk design for the CBD, moved polling locations for Precincts 3 and 6, and passed several fiscal year-end measures.

• Approved $2,912,000 bond for water main construction on Revere Street, Crest Avenue, and Grover's Street (8-0)
• Approved $1,633,750 bond for Revere Street pressure regulating valve station repairs (8-0)
• Approved hybrid crosswalk design for CBD, including 9 surface crosswalks and painted remaining (5-3)
• Approved moving Precincts 3 & 6 polling locations to Old Middle School Gym for Sept. 6 and Nov. 11 elections (unanimous)
• Approved adding Police, Fire, and Town Manager liaisons to Commission on Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations (unanimous)
• Approved declaring 413-415 Shirley St. available for disposition (unanimous)
• Approved year-end general fund inter-budgetary transfers (8-0)
• Approved free cash appropriation for year-end close out (8-0)

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors will meet on June 21, 2022, at 6:00 PM at Town Hall Room 1, 1 Metcalf Sq. The board will review correspondence and may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases and fiscal year abatement and exemption applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Review of correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, and emails
• Possible executive session on pending Appellate Tax Board cases
• Possible executive session on fiscal year abatement and exemption applications
• Meeting at 1 Metcalf Sq, Town Hall Room 1, 6:00 PM
• Zoom access available

The Winthrop Board of Assessors met on June 21, 2022, with Chairman Maruzzi and member Macken present; member Stasio was absent. The board accepted the minutes as distributed and reviewed correspondence and other writings, but took no substantive actions or decisions. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.

• Accepted meeting minutes as distributed (2-0, Stasio absent)
• Reviewed correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, emails, and other writings (2-0, Stasio absent)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a special meeting on June 15, 2022. The board anticipates entering executive session to discuss strategy regarding potential litigation, then will return to open session to adjourn. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Special meeting notice per M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18-25
• Executive session to discuss potential litigation strategy (M.G.L. 30A §21(a)(3))
• Return to open session for adjournment

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health will meet to discuss a range of public health issues, including student mental health, COVID-19 vaccinations, and new state waste disposal bans. The agenda includes updates from the Director of Public Health and the Commissioner of Inspectional Services, as well as several regulatory items. The meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2022, at 6:30 pm in the Harvey Hearing Room and via Zoom.

• Student mental health issues with Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard
• Status of 76 Sunnyside Avenue
• Black plastic not recyclable regulation
• Mass DEP new waste disposal bans (textiles, etc.)
• Pool safety draft regulation

The Winthrop Board of Health voted unanimously to issue a cease-and-desist order and a $1,000 fine to Demetri Bros Liquor and Gifts for illegally selling menthol cigarettes to an adult buyer. The board also approved a motion to have the store owner contacted immediately. Additionally, the board approved a motion to have Inspectional Services vacate and secure the property at 76 Sunnyside Avenue, and approved a draft pool safety regulation for presentation to the Town Council.

• Approved cease-and-desist order and $1,000 fine for Demetri Bros Liquor and Gifts (3-0)
• Approved motion to contact store owner immediately about penalty (3-0)
• Approved motion for Inspectional Services to vacate and secure 76 Sunnyside Avenue (3-0)
• Approved draft pool safety regulation for Town Council presentation (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10 and May 26, 2022 (3-0)

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners will hold a public hearing and review several license applications and renewals, including a new brewery, convenience store, and event company. The board will also consider outdoor dining renewals, common victualler and used car licenses, taxi driver licenses, and BYOB renewals.

• Public hearing for Drop Zone Brewery
• Review and sign approved liquor license for Suchita LLC d/b/a T&T Convenience Mart
• Review and sign ABCC applications for Events by Bespoke, LLC and JSMN Winthrop, LLS
• Review and sign 2022 outdoor dining renewal applications
• Review and sign new common victualler, used car, taxi driver, and BYOB licenses

The Board of License Commission denied a request by Suchita LLC (T&T Convenience Mart) for the town's last liquor license, citing proximity to a preschool and market saturation. The board also approved a transfer of a liquor license to Events by Bespoke, LLC, a new license for JSMN Winthrop LLC, a used car license for SS Motors, and outdoor seating for Blackstrap and other restaurants.

• Denied liquor license for Suchita LLC D/B/A T&T Convenience Mart (4-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer to Events by Bespoke, LLC (3-0)
• Approved liquor license for JSMN Winthrop, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Class II used car license for SS Motors, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor seating for Blackstrap (8 tables) under Governor's Order (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor seating for Alia and Cafe Rossetti (unanimous)

Council On Aging

The Winthrop Council on Aging is holding a regular meeting on June 9, 2022, at the Robert A. DeLeo Winthrop Senior Center. The agenda includes only routine items: approval of minutes, announcements, and director's comments. No substantive policy or financial decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Announcements
• Director's comments

Town Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Winthrop Town Council meeting on June 7, 2022. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials, including an executive session agenda. No substantive items are detailed.

• Executive session agenda included

The Town Council adopted the FY23 General Fund budget of $56,938,408 and all associated enterprise fund budgets, including Water/Sewer, Recreation, Solid Waste, Ferry, and Larsen Rink. The Council also approved a $55,000 increase to the School Appropriation, funded by a decrease in a vocational education line item. Several other motions passed, including the establishment of a Tree Committee, a new Tree Ordinance, and an amended CBD Parking Ordinance.

• Adopted FY23 General Fund budget of $56,938,408 (8-0)
• Approved $55,000 increase to School Appropriation, offset by decrease in vocational line item (8-0)
• Adopted FY23 Revolving, Water/Sewer, Recreation, Solid Waste, Ferry, and Larsen Rink budgets (8-0 each)
• Adopted FY23 Annual Capital Plan (7-1, Councilor Aiello opposed)
• Approved $150,000 transfer from Capital Stabilization for Revere Tips Project (8-0)
• Approved $49,500 transfer from Salary Reserve for Non-Union COLA (8-0)
• Established a Tree Committee and adopted a new Tree Ordinance (8-0 each)
• Adopted amended CBD Parking Ordinance (8-0)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to review new requests for determinations of applicability and a notice of intent for properties including 49 Pico Avenue, 160 River Road, and 138 Tafts Avenue. They will also discuss old business, including orders of conditions and notices of intent for several other properties, and general discussion.

• 49 Pico Avenue – Request for Determination (Tom & Julie Honan)
• 160 River Road – Request for Determination (Master GC Builders, LLC)
• 160 River Road – Request for Determination (Joanne & Theodore Bakacs)
• 138 Tafts Avenue – Notice of Intent (Jaime and Sandra Stern)
• Old Business: Orders of Conditions for 77 Harbor View Avenue, 3 Lorean Terr, 231 Court Road; Notices of Intent for 165 Court Road, 251 Court Road; Cottage Park Yacht Club

The Winthrop Conservation Commission issued negative determinations for three projects, meaning they do not require further review under the Wetlands Protection Act. These include structural support at 49 Pico Avenue, a deck at 160 River Road, and an above-ground pool at 160 River Road. The Commission also continued hearings for several Notices of Intent, including new construction at 138 Tafts Avenue, and scheduled a site walk for 165 Court Road regarding a cease and desist.

• Issued negative determination for 49 Pico Avenue structural support (unanimous)
• Issued negative determination for 160 River Road deck (unanimous)
• Issued negative determination for 160 River Road above-ground pool (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 138 Tafts Avenue Notice of Intent (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for 77 Harborview Avenue until next meeting (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 3 Lorean Terrace (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 231 Court Road (unanimous)
• Scheduled site walk for 165 Court Road cease and desist discussion

Tree Committee

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

The Winthrop Tree Committee voted to recommend to the Town Council that two trees—an oak at 190 Somerset Ave. and a tree at 51 Loring Rd.—not be removed, citing their health. The committee also voted unanimously to recommend that the Town collect the full $13,200 assessed value for two honey locust trees at the Atlantis Marina complex. Both motions were recommendations, not final decisions.

• Recommended to Town Council that oak at 190 Somerset Ave. not be removed (2-0)
• Recommended to Town Council that tree at 51 Loring Rd. not be removed (2-0)
• Recommended Town collect full $13,200 for two honey locust trees at Atlantis Marina (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss the proposed FY 23 Town Manager Budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding CBD Striping.

• Discussion of FY 23 Town Manager Proposed Budget
• Discussion of CBD Striping

The Town Council held a special meeting to vote on the FY23 budget. After hearing recommendations from the Citizens Advisory on Finance and the School Department, the Council approved the budget along with three amendment motions that adjusted various line items. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved FY23 budget with amendment motion #1 (9-0)
• Approved FY23 budget with amendment motion #2 (9-0)
• Approved FY23 budget with amendment motion #3 (9-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors met on May 31, 2022, and conducted only procedural business: approving the prior meeting minutes and reviewing correspondence. No substantive decisions were made, and there was no public comment.

• Approved meeting minutes as distributed (unanimous)
• Reviewed all correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, emails, and other writings (unanimous)

Board of Health

This is a special meeting of the Winthrop Board of Health, with the only substantive item being a discussion of 76 Sunnyside Avenue. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion of 76 Sunnyside Avenue

The Board of Health unanimously ratified Inspectional Services' findings and condemnation order for 79 Sunnyside Avenue, declaring the property unsafe and unfit for human dwelling due to extensive rat infestation and health violations. The owner will be temporarily housed in a hotel, and the town will seek to recoup costs from the bank or through receivership.

• Ratified condemnation and order to vacate for 79 Sunnyside Avenue (3-0)
• Approved findings of Inspectional Services and Attorney Brunco (3-0)

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2022, to consider six appeals, including requests for variances, permits, and a conversion. Two items are continued to June 30th, and three have been denied by staff. The board will also hear open remarks and may discuss other items as permitted by law.

• Crystal Cove Apts., Inc. seeks variance for one off-street parking spot at 600 Shirley St. (continued to June 30)
• Reginald Piccinato seeks permit for paved driveway and two curb cuts at 153 Court Rd. (continued to June 30)
• Jeffrey Meskell seeks permit for first-floor wrap-around deck/porch at 36 Cliff Ave. (denied - dimensional regs)
• Dan Shannon seeks to convert 2-family to 3-family at 200 Somerset Ave.
• Jason Calla seeks addition at 40 Triton Ave. (denied - setback relief); Susan Carr seeks roof removal and second story at 3 Elliot St. (denied - setback relief)

The Winthrop Board of Appeals approved variances for four properties: a deck at 36 Cliff Avenue, a two-to-three family conversion at 200 Somerset Avenue, a garage addition at 40 Triton Avenue, and a second-story addition at 3 Elliott Street. Two cases were continued to the June 30 meeting. All votes were unanimous where tallies were recorded.

• Continued case 009-2022 (Crystal Cove Apts.) to June 30 (unanimous)
• Continued case 010-2022 (Piccinato) to June 30 (unanimous)
• Approved variance for deck at 36 Cliff Avenue (3-0)
• Approved conversion to 3-family at 200 Somerset Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved setback relief for garage at 40 Triton Avenue (3-0)
• Approved second-story addition at 3 Elliott Street (unanimous)

Council On Aging

The Winthrop Council on Aging is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The meeting will include approval of minutes, announcements, and the director's comments. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Announcements
• Director's comments

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Contributory Retirement System Board will meet via Zoom to handle routine administrative business, including appointing a chair, approving minutes, payroll warrants, and fund transfers. The board will also vote on new member enrollment, transfers, refunds, and discuss a potential overearnings case.

• Vote to appoint a Chair or acting Chair
• Approve May 2022 warrant (payroll, accounts payable, investment transfers)
• Vote on fund transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for June 2022 payroll
• Approve Sean Gilston's enrollment at 9% + 2% contribution, salary $5,217.80 pro-rated
• Discuss/vote on Ralph Cali 91(b) overearnings

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved the May 2022 warrant of $468,024.82, a $350,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for June payroll, and several member-related actions including a new hire, transfers, and refunds. The board also tabled discussion on Ralph Cali's overearnings until June and noted the Town Council denied a COLA base increase request.

• Approved May 2022 warrant of $468,024.82 (4-0)
• Approved $350,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for June 2022 (4-0)
• Approved hire of Sean Gilston as School ESP/1 at $5,217.80 pro-rated (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Leif Faber's deductions to Winthrop's 3(8)(c) liability (4-0)
• Approved refund to Kevin Oliva for 0.1667 years of service (4-0)
• Approved refund to Caroline McKinnon for 0.0833 years of service (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on Ralph Cali's overearnings until June (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting (3-0, Delehanty abstaining)

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is holding a meeting to discuss general business, specifically the status of grants. The agenda is brief and contains only this item, with no other specific topics listed.

• Grant status review

Tree Committee

The Winthrop Tree Committee is meeting to discuss tree-related matters, including a public hearing on tree removal requests. The committee will consider removing an oak tree at 190 Somerset Avenue and a request to remove and replace a tree at 51 Loring Road for driveway widening. They will also review tree ordinances, planting updates, and other business.

• Public hearing on oak tree removal at 190 Somerset Avenue
• Request to remove and replace tree at 51 Loring Road for driveway widening
• Discussion of tree ordinances
• Planting update for Main, Pleasant, and Washington Streets
• Funding request and application to Winthrop Foundation

Planning Board

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

The Planning Board held a fact-finding discussion on the 5 Fremont Street mixed-use project, identifying multiple zoning nonconformities including height, setbacks, unit sizes, and parking. The board voted to recommend adoption of climate zoning language changes to the Town Council. No formal decisions were made on the 5 Fremont Street project, which is scheduled for a formal public hearing before July 1.

• Recommended climate zoning language changes to Town Council (motion passed)
• Scheduled formal public hearing for 5 Fremont Street project before July 1
• Continued discussion on signage ordinance and public street art

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a regular board meeting on May 23, 2022, at 7:00 PM, both in person and via Zoom. The board will discuss and potentially vote on a funding increase for the DHCD 346119 Flood Survey, a CFA vote with the chair's signature, and an ARPA award. Public comment is also scheduled.

• DHCD 346119 Flood Survey funding increase
• CFA Vote with Chair signature
• ARPA Award

The Winthrop Housing Authority voted 4-0 to charge off $18,562.50 in outstanding tenant receivables, approved $232,671.18 in bills, and accepted a $31,051.40 contract for a flooding survey. The board also declared a 2006 Chevy Silverado surplus and entered executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Approved $232,671.18 in disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved charge-off of $18,562.50 in outstanding receivables (4-0)
• Accepted CFA 346025010 for SHMCAP Flooding Survey, increasing award to $31,051.40 (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman to execute flooding survey contract (4-0)
• Declared 2006 Chevy Silverado surplus, authorized disposal per Chapter 30B (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel and litigation (4-0)

Town Council

The Unit C Educational Support Personnel (E.S.P.) Bargaining Sub-committee will meet on May 19, 2022. The Chair anticipates entering Executive Session to conduct collective bargaining sessions regarding the Unit C Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Collective bargaining for Unit C: Educational Support Personnel (E.S.P.)

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The committee will discuss a request to replace the Walden St crosswalk with a raised version. Members will also review previous requests for walk indicator lights on Veterans Rd.

• Raised crosswalk request for Walden St near basketball courts
• Crosswalk and walk indicator light request for Veterans Rd
• Discussion of parking, traffic, and transportation issues

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several financial matters, including the FY23 budget public hearing, fund transfers, and a retirement board cost-of-living increase. They will also consider ordinance amendments and discuss flood resilience language, MBTA Communities, trash enterprise fund, and CBD parking.

• Public hearing on FY23 Budget
• Vote to increase retirement cost of living base from $12,000 to $13,000
• Transfer $150,000 from Capital Stabilization/General Fund for Revere Tips Project
• Transfer $49,500 from Salary Reserve for Non-Union COLA
• Transfer $24,000 from Salary Reserve for Town Manager Contract

The Town Council voted 8-1 against a proposal to increase retiree cost-of-living payments from $12,000 to $13,000, with only Councilor DeMarco in favor. The council also continued the FY23 budget public hearing to May 31, referred CBD parking and flood resilience language changes to committees, and referred several fund transfers to the Finance Committee.

• Rejected retiree COLA increase from $12,000 to $13,000 (8-1)
• Continued FY23 budget public hearing to May 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Referred CBD parking ordinance amendments to Rules & Ordinance
• Referred flood resilience language change to Planning Board
• Referred $150,000 transfer from Capital Stabilization/General Fund/Revere Tips Project to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred $49,500 transfer from Salary Reserve/Non-Union COLA to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred $24,000 transfer from Salary Reserve/Town Manager Contract to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred declaring DPW 1995 Chevy Cheyenne and 2005 Chevy Silverado as surplus to Finance Committee (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss and potentially act on several property-related matters. These include orders of conditions for properties at 77 Harbor View Avenue, 887 Shirley Street, 160 Winthrop Shore Drive, and 202 Grandview Ave, as well as fines for 165 and 251 Court Road. The commission will also discuss a matter related to Cottage Park Yacht Club (permit 082-0459).

• Order of Conditions: 77 Harbor View Avenue
• Fines: 165 Court Road and 251 Court Road
• Cottage Park Yacht Club (permit 082-0459)
• Order of Conditions: 887 Shirley Street
• Order of Conditions: 160 Winthrop Shore Drive and 202 Grandview Ave

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors will meet on May 17, 2022, at 6:00 PM at Town Hall Room 1, 1 Metcalf Sq. The board will review correspondence and may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases, fiscal year abatement and exemption applications, and other confidential information.

• Review of correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, and emails
• Possible executive session on pending Appellate Tax Board cases
• Possible executive session on fiscal year abatement and exemption applications
• Meeting at 1 Metcalf Sq, Town Hall Room 1, Winthrop, MA

The Board of Assessors met and reviewed all correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, emails, and other writings. A presentation was given by Patrick Harring. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Reviewed all correspondence and writings (unanimous)
• Heard presentation by Patrick Harring (unanimous)

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss resident requests for parking changes, including a No Parking zone on Tileston Road and parking issues on Somerset Avenue and Cross Street. The committee will also review correspondence and previous meeting minutes, and hold general discussion on parking and traffic matters.

• Discuss resident request for No Parking zone on Tileston Road
• Discuss parking on Somerset Avenue near 88 Somerset Ave and at Pleasant Street intersection
• Discuss parking on Cross Street near Ocean View Street
• Review correspondence and minutes from previous meetings

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health will meet to discuss and potentially act on several public health matters, including a draft pool safety regulation, a proposed ban on black plastic recycling, and updates on COVID-19 vaccinations. The board will also review its FY2023 workplan and address specific properties (226 Main Street, 497 Shirley Street) and public smoking in French Square. This is a regular meeting with a mix of regulatory and informational items.

• Draft regulation on pool safety
• Black plastic not recyclable regulation
• Mass DEP new waste disposal bans
• COVID-19 vaccination updates
• Public smoking in French Square

The Winthrop Board of Health approved a variance allowing a resident to keep chickens in his front yard, despite regulations prohibiting it, until revised regulations are finalized. The board also discussed upcoming regulations on black plastics, pool safety, and textile disposal, and received updates on COVID-19 and other matters.

• Approved variance for Vasili Mallios to keep chickens in front yard (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved adjournment (3-0)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss the director's report, including Michael Hickey's retirement pay, along with old and new business. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion of Michael Hickey retirement pay
• Director's report
• Public comment period
• Old business and new business items

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission will meet via Zoom to close hearings on the Yirrell Beach Management Plan and 160 Winthrop Shore Drive, determine applicability for a patio and fence replacement at 241 Court Road, and issue an Order of Conditions for a new single-family home at 138 Tafts Avenue. They will also consider a request to amend an Order of Conditions for MA Electric on Bayou Street and discuss Cottage Park Yacht Club.

• Close hearings: Yirrell Beach Management Plan and 160 Winthrop Shore Drive
• Determination of Applicability: 241 Court Road, replacement of patio and fence
• Order of Conditions: 138 Tafts Avenue, new single-family home
• Request to amend Order of Conditions: MA Electric, Bayou Street
• Discussion: Cottage Park Yacht Club

The Winthrop Conservation Commission voted unanimously to close the hearing for 202 Grandview Ave and issue an order of conditions with special conditions requiring the dumpster to be kept covered and erosion controls between the construction site and down gradient storm drains. The Commission also issued a negative determination for 241 Court Road, meaning the proposed work (replacing pool concrete with pavers and replacing a fence) does not require a permit. Items for 138 Tafts Avenue and MA Electric on Bayou Street were listed as order of conditions and request to amend, respectively, but no decisions were recorded for them.

• Closed hearing and issued order of conditions for 202 Grandview Ave (unanimous)
• Issued negative determination for 241 Court Road (unanimous)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to approve minutes, consider a retirement board cost-of-living increase, and vote on adding a special meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Approve April 26, 2022 minutes
• Consider Retirement Board's vote to increase cost of living base from $12,000 to $13,000
• Vote to suspend rules to add a Special Town Council Meeting on May 31, 2022
• Recognize citations for Francis Carberry (Retirement Board) and Paolo Franzese (Board of Assessors)

The Town Council voted unanimously to suspend rules and add a Special Town Council Meeting on May 31, 2022. The Council also discussed, but did not vote on, the Retirement Board's proposal to increase the cost of living base from $12,000 to $13,000, referring it to the Finance Committee. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on the Top Cop Award, land sale requests, water billing for the rink, and upcoming events.

• Approved suspension of rules to add Special Town Council Meeting on 5-31-22 (6-0)
• Accepted minutes of April 26, 2022, as circulated (unanimous)
• Discussed Retirement Board's proposed COLA base increase from $12,000 to $13,000 (no vote)

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three applications: a special permit and variance for a third unit at 24 Beacon Street, a parking variance at 600 Shirley Street, and a permit for a driveway and curb cuts at 153 Court Road. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Special permit and variance for third unit at 24 Beacon Street (continued from 3/31/22)
• Parking variance for one off-street spot at 600 Shirley St
• Permit for paved driveway and two curb cuts at 153 Court Rd

Winthrop Commission On Disabilities

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

The Winthrop Commission on Disabilities held its first meeting since the pandemic, reviewing past and new projects. They decided to prioritize creating a town evacuation list for people with disabilities and addressing accessible housing. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on discussion and planning.

• Prioritized creation of town evacuation list for people with disabilities
• Prioritized accessible housing efforts
• Agreed to improve awareness of town resources for people with disabilities
• Agreed to publish work in languages spoken by Winthrop residents

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is holding a regular meeting on April 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at The Clock Tower Gallery. The agenda lists only general business and grant status, with no specific votes or proposals detailed.

• Grant status review

Town Council

The provided agenda contains only the meeting schedule and materials. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the text.

The Town Council unanimously declared a 1991 Boston Whaler 25-Guardian as surplus, authorizing the Treasurer to sell it via an approved auction site. The council also reappointed Interim Town Manager Delehanty to May 22, 2022, and approved several committee appointments. The FY23 budget was submitted, with a special meeting scheduled for May 31, 2022, to discuss it.

• Declared 1991 Boston Whaler 25-Guardian surplus for auction (unanimous)
• Reappointed Interim Town Manager Delehanty to May 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Cindy Silva, Vanessa Flavin, Katelyn Zelaya, Wendy Millar Page to Scholarship Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Nellie Kurtz to Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Terry Delehanty to Retirement Board (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of April 5, 2022 (unanimous)

Town Council

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

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to declare a 1991 Boston Whaler 25 Guardian, used by the Harbormaster, as surplus, authorizing the Treasurer-Collector to sell it via an approved auction site. The motion was approved with a positive recommendation and passed without opposition.

• Declared 1991 Boston Whaler 25 Guardian surplus (unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer-Collector to post vehicle for auction (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Winthrop Town Planning Board meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates there is nothing to report and directs readers to review the meeting minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Planning Board voted unanimously to send a letter to the Building Department and Town Council requesting drawings for the 5 Freemont Street development, which was never formally approved. The board also discussed cleaning up its webpage and following up on signage zoning language updates.

• Approved motion to send letter to Building Department and Town Council requesting drawings for 5 Freemont St (unanimous)
• Discussed archiving outdated documents from Planning Board webpage (no formal action)
• Discussed potential removal of non-attending board member (no formal action)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding its regular meeting to discuss routine business, including a director's report, old and new business, and an executive session. The only substantive item listed is the review of DHCD-approved FY2023 grant applications. The rest of the agenda is standard procedural items.

• DHCD Approved FY 2023 Grant Applications

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will discuss several traffic safety items, including a request for flex posts on Shirley St, crosswalks on Veterans Rd, and parking regulations. The committee will also review previous meeting minutes and correspondence.

• Request for flex posts on Shirley St at Washington Ave intersection
• Parking and traffic direction on Crystal Cove Ave between Shirley St and Hillside Ave
• Ordinance language for parking distance from driveways
• Request for crosswalks and walk indicator lights along Veterans Rd

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board will meet to discuss and vote on several retirement matters, including the pension application of former Fire Chief Paul Flanagan. The board will also approve new member enrollments, transfers, refunds, and routine financial warrants.

• Vote on Paul Flanagan's application for Voluntary Superannuation Option B, effective April 14, 2022, with 43.3333 years of service
• Approve new member enrollments: Jill Petersen (Clerk, $38,484.64) and Michael Upton (Building & Grounds Supervisor, $64,237.35)
• Approve transfers of accumulated deductions for Ashlyn Howard and Michael Salsgiver
• Approve refund of accumulated deductions for Mary Schulte (2.75 years of service)
• Vote on transfer of funds from PRIM to Eastern Bank for May 2022 payroll

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved Paul Flanagan's application for Voluntary Superannuation Option B, effective April 14, 2022, by a 3-1 roll call vote, with Chairman Carberry voting no. Chairman Carberry then resigned immediately after the vote, and Karin Chavis was named chair for the remainder of the meeting. The board also approved routine financial items, personnel actions, and transfers.

• Approved Paul Flanagan's Voluntary Superannuation Option B, effective April 14, 2022 (3-1)
• Approved March 29, 2022 board minutes (3-0, Carberry abstained)
• Approved April 2022 warrant of $546,669.80 (3-0)
• Approved $500,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for May 2022 (3-0)
• Approved Jill Petersen as full-time clerk, $38,484.64 (3-0)
• Approved Michael Upton as Building and Grounds Supervisor, $64,237.35 (3-0)
• Approved transfers of accumulated deductions for Ashlyn Howard and Michael Salsgiver (3-0)
• Approved refund of accumulated deductions for Mary Schulte (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to review determinations of applicability for four properties, consider orders of conditions for three sites, and discuss other business including a building permit insert and an enforcement order. The agenda is largely procedural, with no dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Determination of Applicability: 36 Coral Avenue, 41 Court Road, 1 Sargent Terrace, 92 Shirley Street
• Order of Conditions: 887 Shirley Street, Yirrell Beach Management Plan, 160 Winthrop Shore Drive
• Other Business: Building permit insert, Enforcement Order

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to review several property applications, including determinations of applicability for four addresses and orders of conditions for three projects. They will also discuss a building permit insert, an enforcement order, and other general business.

• Determination of Applicability: 36 Coral Avenue
• Determination of Applicability: 41 Court Road
• Determination of Applicability: 1 Sargent Terrace
• Determination of Applicability: 92 Shirley Street
• Order of Conditions: 887 Shirley Street, Yirrell Beach Management Plan, 160 Winthrop Shore Drive

Town Council

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items listed for discussion or decision.

The Town Council's Rules & Ordinances Subcommittee met to discuss a proposed tree protection ordinance, covering tree warden qualifications, hazardous tree definitions, and funding. No formal decisions were made; the committee agreed to conduct further research on several points and will meet again in coming weeks.

• Discussed tree warden job description and 'preferably' arborist license language
• Agreed to research hazardous tree definition and removal process
• Agreed to research appeals process for tree cutting
• Agreed to clarify jurisdiction between Tree Committee and Memorials Committee
• Agreed to loop in legal counsel as needed
• Motion to adjourn approved

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health will meet to discuss a mosquito control plan presentation, review past business including regulations on black plastic and chicken permits, and consider a draft pool safety regulation. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19, public health, and various public health initiatives. Many items are listed for discussion, but not all may be addressed.

• Mosquito Control Plan Presentation by NEMMC
• Black Plastic – Not Recyclable Regulation
• Chickens Permit – Keeping of Animals Regulation
• Pool Safety – Draft Regulation
• 226 Main Street

The Board of Health approved a change allowing residents to contact the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control District directly for spraying requests, instead of going through the Board. It also voted to extend Epidermis's business license for six months with stipulations, and supported a letter on public health funding. No other major decisions were made; several items were deferred.

• Approved change to allow residents to directly contact NEMMC for spraying requests (3-0)
• Approved 6-month business license extension for Epidermis with documentation and spot-check stipulations (3-0)
• Approved letter to Mass Public Health Association supporting public health funding (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 (3-0)
• Tabled pool safety discussion until next meeting
• Tabled transgender rights resolution discussion until next meeting

Board of License Commission

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

• No agenda items listed

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners approved a common victualler license for Drop Zone Brewery and signed off on most taxi driver applications, with one held pending resolution of a payment default. The board also discussed upcoming outdoor seating requests and coordination with DPW on paving.

• Approved Drop Zone Brewery common victualler license unanimously
• Approved taxi driver applications for Doug Chalmers, Steve Brennan, John D'Andrea, Charles Moran, Joseph Gallivan, Anne Gallivan, Anthony Saccocio, and Anthony Schepici
• Temporarily denied taxi application for Abdessanad Ali Chaouche pending payment default resolution
• Approved March 14 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, a $290,000 appropriation from certified free cash for shared expense lines, and declaring a 1991 Boston Whaler surplus for auction. The council will also discuss appointments, a tree ordinance, and a goal-setting meeting, plus consider suspending rules to move the April meeting date.

• Vote to appropriate $290,000 Certified Free Cash / Shared Expense Lines
• Declare 1991 Boston Whaler 25-Guardian as surplus for auction
• Motion to suspend Council Rules to hold April 26 meeting instead of April 19
• Appointments: Karen Blake (Cultural Council), Joanne Hillman (Tree Committee), Dave Stasio (Board of Assessors)
• Discussion on Ad Hoc Members for Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to review requests for determination of applicability and notices of intent for work at nine residential properties. These are standard conservation reviews to determine if projects fall under the Wetlands Protection Act. The agenda also includes a general discussion and a building permit insert item.

• 36 Coral Avenue – Glendon Realty (Request for Determination)
• 41 Court Road – Lia Carminati (Request for Determination)
• 3 Lorean Terrace – P&S Flanagan (Notice of Intent)
• 165 Court Road – J&T Crowley (Notice of Intent)
• 887 Shirley Street – H&E Leavitt (Notice of Intent)

The Winthrop Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue negative determinations for four residential projects, allowing work to proceed without further review. Three of the four determinations included conditions such as erosion controls and covered dumpsters. The commission also continued three hearings for waterfront projects pending site walks.

• Issued negative determination for 36 Coral Avenue house update (unanimous)
• Issued negative determination with conditions for 41 Court Road residing and second-floor expansion (unanimous)
• Issued negative determination with conditions for 1 Sargent Terrace pool paver replacement (unanimous)
• Issued negative determination with conditions for 92 Shirley Street garage rebuild (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 3 Lorean Terrace pier and floating dock until next meeting
• Continued hearing for 165 Court Road unpermitted coastal bank work until next meeting
• Continued hearing for 887 Shirley Street seawall reconstruction until next meeting

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is holding a special meeting to interview three candidates for the town manager position. The meeting consists of candidate interviews and no other substantive business.

• Interview with Anthony Ansaldi (4:00-5:15 PM)
• Interview with Thomas Guerino (5:30-6:45 PM)
• Interview with Anthony Marino (7:00-8:15 PM)

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom on March 31, 2022, to consider four appeals and permit requests. Items include a previously granted appeal requiring plan modifications, a special permit for a deck, a staircase relocation, and a request to create a 3-unit building at 24 Beacon Street. The meeting also includes open remarks, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• John Rolander, 25 Locust St: appeal granted but plans need modification due to structural inadequacies
• George Collins, 96 Nahant Ave: special permit to extend deck above existing front porch
• Joel Rubiera, 620 Shirley St: relocation of front staircase, adding staircase to 2nd floor, interior renovations
• PVBL Realty Trust (Patrick Butler), 24 Beacon St: special permit and variance to create 3-unit building, height and parking variances

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Winthrop Retirement Board is meeting to vote on routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, warrants, and fund transfers. It will also decide on service buyback requests, new member enrollments, and retirement applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes.

• Vote on Domenic DeMasi's buyback of late entry time and part-time library service
• Vote on James Gioiosa's buyback of four years of military time
• Approve new members Joseph Kovacev ($38,046.36) and Sean Donahue ($50,936.23)
• Approve transfers of accumulated deductions to Mass Teachers Retirement System for 10 employees
• Vote on Michael Hickey's retirement with Option C, beneficiary Stacie Hickey

The Winthrop Retirement Board voted 3-1 to allow Paul Flanagan to elect retirement Option A or B, pending proof that Andrew Flanagan is the legal representative of Karen Flanagan. The board also approved routine items including the March 2022 warrant, a $500,000 fund transfer, two buyback requests, new member enrollments, and transfers to the state retirement system.

• Allowed Paul Flanagan to elect Option A or B pending proof of Andrew Flanagan's legal representation (3-1)
• Approved March 2022 Retirement System Warrant of $622,773.79 (4-0)
• Approved $500,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for April payroll (4-0)
• Approved Domenic DeMasi's buyback of late entry and part-time library service (4-0)
• Approved James Gioiosa's buyback of four years of military time (4-0)
• Approved new members Joseph Kovacev and Sean Donahue at 9% + 2% (4-0)
• Approved transfers of accumulated deductions to Mass Teachers Retirement System (4-0)
• Approved Michael Hickey's voluntary superannuation Option C, effective May 8, 2022 (4-0)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a special remote board meeting to present and discuss its Annual Plan. The agenda includes public comment and old/new business, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Presentation and discussion of the Annual Plan
• Public comment period
• Old business and new business items
• Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 state of emergency

The Winthrop Housing Authority Board approved the final draft of its Annual Plan as advertised and presented at the public hearing, with a 4-0 vote (one absence), and authorized Executive Director Peg Tiernan Lyons to submit it to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The board also approved February and March meeting minutes, accepted disbursements totaling $210,660.09, and discussed operational updates including a flood survey, sewer repair, and personnel changes.

• Approved WHA Annual Plan as advertised (4-0, one absence)
• Authorized Executive Director to submit Annual Plan to DHCD
• Approved minutes of February 28, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted disbursement record totaling $210,660.09 (all in favor)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is holding a special meeting to announce the names of candidates for the town manager position and to consider suspending council rules for a special meeting on March 31, 2022. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Announcement of candidates for town manager
• Consideration to suspend council rules for special meeting on March 31, 2022

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss general business, including the status of grants, the cultural center, and the gallery. The agenda is brief and contains only these discussion topics, with no specific action items listed.

• Grant status update
• Cultural center discussion
• Gallery discussion
• New members consideration

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Town Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to hold public hearings on three items: parking and traffic direction on Crystal Cove Ave, a no-left-turn restriction on Harbor View Ave, and an ordinance setting parking distance from driveways. The committee will also discuss crosswalk and walk signal requests on Veterans Rd and general transportation issues. The agenda includes both new and old business, indicating these items may have been previously discussed.

• Public hearing: Parking and traffic direction on Crystal Cove Ave between Shirley St and Hillside Ave
• Public hearing: No left turn from Harbor View Ave to Terrace Ave
• Public hearing: Ordinance language for parking distance from driveways
• Request for crosswalks and walk indicator lights along Veterans Rd
• General committee discussion on parking, traffic, and transportation issues

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several votes, including appropriating $290,000 from Certified Free Cash for shared expense lines and authorizing $2,290.50 in unpaid bills. The agenda also includes a water study presentation, committee reports, and discussion of an Enterprise Fee Study.

• Vote to appropriate $290,000 Certified Free Cash / Shared Expense Lines
• Vote to authorize $2,290.50 in Unpaid Bills
• Water Study Presentation by Abrahams Group
• Enterprise Fee Study discussion
• Motion to suspend Council Rules for April Meeting Dates

The Town Council approved an Enterprise Fee Study not to exceed $30,000 and authorized $2,290.50 in unpaid bills. It also voted to appropriate $290,000 from Certified Free Cash for shared expense lines and scheduled a special meeting for March 31 to name three town manager finalists. A water study presentation highlighted an estimated $60 million to fix all water problems, with a 5-year plan discussed.

• Approved Enterprise Fee Study not to exceed $30,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,290.50 in unpaid bills (unanimous)
• Appropriated $290,000 from Certified Free Cash for shared expense lines (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to add special Town Council meeting March 31 to name three town manager candidates (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of February 15, 2022 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss general business items, including properties at 251 Court Road and 160 Winthrop Shore Drive, and the Yirrell Beach Management Plan. The agenda also includes a building permit insert under other business. No decisions are noted; the items are listed for discussion.

• 251 Court Road
• 160 Winthrop Shore Drive
• Yirrell Beach Management Plan
• Building permit insert

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners will hold public hearings and review several license applications, including a transfer for Go Go On the Ocean, LLC and a new license for Thai Taki. They will also consider a brown bag license for Katie's Kitchen Too and taxi driver applications. The meeting is largely administrative, with decisions on these items.

• Public hearing: Katie's Kitchen Too
• Public hearing: Go Go On the Ocean, LLC transfer
• Review and sign new license for Thai Taki
• Review and sign brown bag license for Katie's Kitchen Too
• Review and sign taxi driver applications

The Board of License Commissioners approved and signed a Brown Bag (BYOB) license for Katie's Kitchen Too, contingent on the applicant submitting full paperwork. They also approved a license transfer for GoGo on the Ocean to new owners Taylor Weaver and Anna Zaroda, and approved several taxi driver applications, with conditions for some applicants.

• Approved BYOB license for Katie's Kitchen Too, pending paperwork submission
• Approved LLC transfer for GoGo on the Ocean to Taylor Weaver and Anna Zaroda
• Approved taxi driver applications for John McDonald, James Tyrankowski, Robert Lagenblade, Paul Racca, Joe Galvin, George Jones
• Approved taxi driver application for Daniel Stimpson, contingent on 6-month review
• Approved taxi driver application for James Rivera, pending payment of excise tax and parking ticket
• Approved Common Victualler license for Beraka Juice Bar

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal by James and June Realty LLC for a permit to convert a preexisting three-family home at 66 Winthrop Shore Drive into a three-story, eight-unit building. The permit was denied due to zoning bylaw violations, including setbacks, use regulations, and parking requirements. The board will also approve meeting minutes and adjourn.

• Appeal 026-2021: convert 3-family to 8 units (6 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom) at 66 Winthrop Shore Drive
• Denial based on zoning bylaws: pre-existing multi-unit dwellings (17.12.050), setbacks (17.16.020J), use regulations (17.28.030B)
• Relief sought for parking (17.20.060) and dimensional regulations (17.16, min lot width 100 ft)
• Continued from 11/18/21 hearing
• Approval of meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health is holding a regular meeting with a broad agenda covering public health topics. Items include updates on COVID-19 vaccinations, a report on 59 Cottage Avenue, pool safety at Governor's Park, and various public health initiatives. The meeting is largely a discussion and update session, with no major votes or contracts listed.

• Status report on 59 Cottage Avenue from Inspectional Services
• COVID-19 vaccination update
• Governor's Park Pool Safety discussion
• Anti-Idling Campaign discussion
• Tobacco control compliance checks and inspections

Planning Board

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

The Planning Board discussed a subdivision application for Todd Green at 90 Highland Ave and 63 Temple Ave, requesting a copy of the original mylar plan. The board accepted the final version of the Greenhouse Gas memo and proposed zoning additions for flood resilience, but noted further review may be needed for formal adoption. The sign ordinance update was continued to a future meeting. No final approvals or denials were made.

• Requested applicant submit a copy of mylar identical to original application/plan
• Accepted Greenhouse Gas memo and proposed zoning additions for flood resilience (may need further review)
• Continued sign ordinance updates to upcoming meeting
• Approved minutes as amended (all present voted in favor)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority board unanimously approved a retroactive salary increase for Executive Director Peg Tiernan Lyons to $101,127, effective July 1, 2021, citing her excellent performance. The board also approved the FY 2022 operating budgets for state-aided housing programs 400-1 and 689-1, which include the new salary, for submission to the state housing department. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after a brief discussion of a sewer line repair need.

• Approved executive director salary increase to $101,127, retroactive to July 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022 operating budget for program 400-1 with $2,785,688 revenue and $2,851,422 expenses, requesting $71,673 subsidy (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022 operating budget for program 689-1 with $33,481 revenue and $33,448 expenses, requesting $0 subsidy (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council approved the appropriation of $109,841 for replacement municipal boilers at the Library and WPD, and approved a $46,000 pay and classification study. Taxi rates were increased from $6.00 to $8.00 for regular fares and from $5.00 to $7.00 for senior fares. Two National Grid projects were approved, and the Enterprise Fee Study was tabled. The Water Audit Study presentation was postponed due to scheduling conflicts.

• Approved $109,841 for replacement municipal boilers (Library & WPD) (7-0-1)
• Approved $46,000 pay and class study (8-0)
• Approved taxi rate increase to $8.00 regular, $7.00 senior (8-0)
• Approved National Grid pole relocation on Mugford St. (8-0)
• Approved National Grid underground service at 600 Shirley St. (8-0)
• Tabled Enterprise Fee Study
• Approved IT plan and project management study (8-0)

Town Council

There is no agenda available for the March 1, 2022, Town Council meeting. The only provided material is a report from the Public Safety Committee.

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to vote on appropriating $109,841 for replacement municipal boilers and increasing taxi rates from $6.00 to $8.00 for regular fares. They will also hear a water study presentation, consider National Grid pole relocation and underground service requests, and vote on authorizing $2,290.50 in unpaid bills.

• Vote to appropriate $109,841 for replacement municipal boilers
• Vote to increase taxi rates from $6.00 to $8.00 regular; senior rates from $5.00 to $6.00 (or $7.00 in old business)
• National Grid #30571298: Relocate 1 pole on Mugford St.
• National Grid #30529098: Allow underground service to 600 Shirley St.
• Vote to authorize $2,290.50 in unpaid bills

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting via Zoom to review several Notices of Intent for projects including properties on Court Road, Winthrop Shore Drive, Yirrell Beach, and Elmwood Court. The agenda also includes updates on other properties and general business discussions.

• 251 Court Road – Notice of Intent
• 160 Winthrop Shore Drive – Notice of Intent
• Yirrell Beach Management Plan – Notice of Intent
• 3 Elmwood Court – Notice of Intent
• 19 Court Road and 21 Court Road – Notices of Intent

The Winthrop Conservation Commission continued the Notice of Intent hearing for a new single-family house at 160 Winthrop Shore Drive to the next meeting. The Commission requested an additional drainage narrative and a site walk, and heard public comment from an abutter concerned about runoff. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was to continue the hearing unanimously.

• Continued 160 Winthrop Shore Drive hearing to next meeting (unanimous)
• Requested additional drainage narrative for 160 Winthrop Shore Drive
• Requested site walk for 160 Winthrop Shore Drive
• Requested abutters list for Lewis Lake for Yirrell Beach Management Plan

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding its regular meeting on February 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM, in person and via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, review of minutes and financials, public comment, old business, and new business. No specific substantive items are listed, so the meeting appears to be primarily procedural.

• Meeting held in Conference Room at 9 Golden Drive and remotely via Zoom
• Public comment period included
• Review of minutes and financials
• Old business and new business discussion

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Feb 24, 2022, via Zoom, to consider three appeals: a variance for a swimming pool, deck, and steps; a permit for a second-floor addition; and a permit for an Air B&B/transient lodging license. The board will also open with remarks and approve meeting minutes.

• Variance for swimming pool, deck & steps at 232B Almont (Appl #016B-2021)
• Permit for second-floor addition at 27 Pleasant Park Road (Appl #004-2022)
• Air B&B/transient lodging license at 90 Quincy Avenue (Appl #005-2022)

The Board of Appeals granted a special permit allowing a swimming pool at 23B Almont Street to be set back 5 feet from a permanent fence, reducing the required 10-foot setback. The approval included conditions for a retaining wall setback and a French drain. The board also approved a variance for a second-floor addition at 27 Pleasant Park Road, and a case at 90 Quincy Avenue was withdrawn.

• Granted special permit for pool setback reduction at 23B Almont St (3-0)
• Approved variance for second-floor addition at 27 Pleasant Park Rd (3-0)
• Withdrew case 005-2022 at 90 Quincy Ave (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 27, 2022 meeting

Winthrop Retirement Board

There is no agenda provided for the Winthrop Retirement Board meeting held on February 22, 2022. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors will meet on February 22, 2022, at 6:00 PM at Town Hall Room 1, 1 Metcalf Sq. The board will review all correspondence and may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases, abatement and exemption applications, and other confidential matters. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

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

The Board of Assessors met on February 22, 2022, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They reviewed all correspondence and other writings, then entered executive session to discuss and vote on active abatement applications. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (2-0, Franzese absent)
• Reviewed all correspondence and writings (2-0, Franzese absent)
• Entered executive session to discuss abatement applications (2-0, Franzese absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, review correspondence, and discuss a request for crosswalks and walk indicator lights along Veterans Rd. They will also consider a proposed change to the stop sign ordinance and hold general discussion on parking and traffic issues. Upcoming public hearings include parking and traffic direction on Crystal Cove Ave and a no-left-turn restriction on Harbor View Ave.

• Request for crosswalks and walk indicator lights along Veterans Rd
• Proposed change to stop sign ordinance
• Public hearing: Parking and traffic direction on Crystal Cove Ave between Shirley St and Hillside Ave
• Public hearing: No left turn from Harbor View Ave to Terrace Ave
• Ordinance language regarding a set distance for parking from a driveway

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee unanimously recommended that the Town Council adopt an ordinance amendment allowing the Public Works Director to install stop signs at minor street intersections with through streets. The committee also voted to postpone a request for crosswalks on Veterans Road until traffic data is collected, and discussed a resident's complaint about parking at Delby's Corner.

• Recommended council adopt stop sign ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Postponed Veterans Rd crosswalk request to next meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to deploy traffic monitoring on Veterans Rd and Cutler St
• Agreed to add Delby's Corner flex posts to future agenda

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to approve minutes, consider appointments, and vote on a $109,841 appropriation for replacement municipal boilers. They will also discuss producing an updated town-wide zoning map and two National Grid utility requests. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Vote to appropriate $109,841 for replacement municipal boilers
• Discussion on producing an updated town-wide zoning map
• National Grid request #30571298 to relocate one pole on Mugford St.
• National Grid request #30529098 for underground service to 600 Shirley St. (Hillside/Crystal Cove)
• Appointment to Ordinance and Charter Review Committee

The Town Council voted to refer a $109,841 appropriation for replacing two municipal boilers (at the WPD and Library) to the Finance Committee for further review. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on the ferry, zoning map, and National Grid projects, but no final votes on those items.

• Referred $109,841 boiler replacement appropriation to Finance Committee
• Accepted minutes of February 1, 2022, unanimously

Conservation Commission

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners will hold a public hearing and review new liquor license applications from Thai Taki Restaurant and Drop Zone Brewery, along with taxi driver and used car license renewals. The board will also sign previously approved licenses and discuss old business.

• Public hearing for Udomsook Corp d/b/a Thai Taki Restaurant liquor license
• Public hearing for Drop Zone Brewery LLC brewery license
• Sign and review approved licenses: Antique Table/Piccolo Piatti, Nova Convenience, Cottage Park Yacht Club, 19 Crest Ave
• Review taxi driver applications
• Review renewal used car licenses

Council On Aging

The Winthrop Council on Aging is holding a regular meeting with a brief agenda covering approval of minutes, announcements, and the director's comments. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond these routine procedural items.

• Approval of minutes
• Announcements
• Director's comments

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health is meeting to review routine business, including minutes and public comment, and to discuss several ongoing items. Key topics include a status report on 59 Cottage Avenue, COVID-19 vaccinations and updates, and the Board's workplan for 2022. The agenda also includes various public health initiatives and compliance checks.

• Status report on 59 Cottage Avenue from Inspectional Services Department
• COVID-19 vaccinations and related updates for the Town of Winthrop
• Governor's Park Pool safety discussion
• Chickens permit and keeping of animals
• Tobacco control compliance checks and inspections

The Winthrop Board of Health unanimously approved amending its tobacco sales regulations to adopt a new definition of blunt wraps, aimed at preventing legal challenges. The board also approved a letter supporting Massachusetts adoption of clean truck rules. Other items were discussed but not voted on, including a request to oppose a Peabody peaker plant, which was taken under advisement.

• Approved amendment to tobacco regulations substituting new blunt wrap definition (3-0)
• Approved letter to MA DEP supporting Advanced Clean Trucks, Heavy-Duty Omnibus, and GHG Phase 2 rules (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2022 (3-0)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including a vote to appropriate certified free cash, a water study report, and a vote to eliminate the Golf Course Area and Little League 'A' Field as possible sites for the Public Safety Building. The agenda also includes a public hearing on appropriating free cash, a taxi rate increase, and appointments to committees.

• Vote to appropriate Certified Free Cash
• National Grid Petition #30478309-Terrace Ave
• Winthrop Taxi Rate Increase
• Vote to eliminate Golf Course Area and Little League 'A' Field as Public Safety Building sites
• Senior Tax Work Off Program

The Town Council voted to suspend the Golf Course Area and Little League 'A' Field from consideration as possible sites for the Public Safety Building, and requested the Town Manager provide other options, including separate Fire and Police facilities. The council also approved appropriating Certified Free Cash, approved a National Grid petition for Terrace Ave, and reinstated the Senior Tax Relief program with a maximum $750 credit per household. All votes were unanimous except Councilor Flockhart's dissent on the site removal.

• Approved appropriation of Certified Free Cash (unanimous)
• Approved National Grid Petition #30478309 for Terrace Ave (unanimous)
• Removed Golf Course and Little League 'A' Field from Public Safety Building site options (8-1, Flockhart dissenting)
• Amended motion to include separate Fire and Police facilities in options (unanimous)
• Reinstated Senior Tax Relief program with $750 max credit (unanimous)
• Accepted January 18, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

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. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

The Winthrop Conservation Commission met on February 1, 2022, and voted to continue several Notice of Intent hearings due to lack of project updates or missing DEP file numbers. The hearings for 251 Court Road, 160 Winthrop Shore Drive, Yirrell Beach Management Plan, 3 Elmwood Court, 777 Shirley Street, and 21 Court Road were all continued to the next meeting. The hearings for 19 Court Road and 1091 Shirley Street were closed unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural.

• Continued hearing for 251 Court Road (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 160 Winthrop Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for Yirrell Beach Management Plan (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 3 Elmwood Court (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 777 Shirley Street (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for 19 Court Road (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 21 Court Road (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for 1091 Shirley Street (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Winthrop Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on January 27, 2022, to consider several appeals and permit requests. Items include a swimming pool variance, a mixed-use building with 15 residential units, a special permit for a non-conforming structure, and two Air B&B/transient lodging permits. The board will also vote on these matters and approve meeting minutes.

• Variance for swimming pool, deck & steps at 232B Almont (Michelle Harkins)
• Mixed use not allowed in BA district; 15 residential units at 12-16 Revere Street (10,12,16 Revere Street Realty Trust)
• Special permit to alter non-conforming structure at 66-70 Winthrop Shore Drive (James and June Realty LLC)
• Air B&B permit at 5 Burrill Terrace (Tuan Pham)
• Air B&B/transient lodging license renewal at 30 Tileston Ave (Kenneth Goodwin & Jesus Magarinos)

The Board of Appeals granted a transient lodging permit for 5 Burrill Terrace and renewed one for 30 Tileston Avenue. It continued the 66-70 Winthrop Shore Drive mixed-use project to March 10, 2022, after hearing public opposition. The board also approved variances for a home rebuild at 202 Grandview Avenue.

• Granted transient lodging permit for 5 Burrill Terrace (3-0)
• Renewed transient lodging permit for 30 Tileston Avenue (3-0)
• Continued 66-70 Winthrop Shore Drive project to March 10, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved variances for 202 Grandview Avenue rebuild (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 28, Dec 2, Dec 9, 2021 (4-0, 1 abstention)

Winthrop Retirement Board

The Board will vote on payroll warrants, fund transfers, and new employee acceptances. Discussion includes a potential increase to the COLA base and reviewing actuarial interest rates.

• Approval of December 20, 2021, meeting minutes
• Retirement System Warrant including payroll and investment transfers
• Acceptance of five new employees for DPW, Library, and School roles
• Mary Lou Osborne's service time buyback request (7 years, 1 month)
• Proposal to increase COLA base to $13,000 effective July 1, 2022

The Winthrop Retirement Board approved a 4.6% pay increase for the Retirement Coordinator, retroactive to the first payroll after October 31, 2021, after discussion and a 3-1 vote. The board also approved the January 2022 warrant of $446,460.83, a $150,000 fund transfer, new member enrollments, a service buyback, and kept the actuarial interest rate at 3%.

• Approved January 2022 warrant of $446,460.83 (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 transfer from PRIM to Eastern Bank for February payroll (4-0)
• Approved new member enrollments at 9% + 2% (4-0)
• Approved Mary Lou Osborne's service buyback for 7 years 1 month (4-0)
• Approved 4.6% pay increase for Retirement Coordinator, retroactive to Oct 31, 2021 (3-1)
• Kept actuarial interest rate at 3% for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved December 2021 minutes (3-0, Feeley abstaining)

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors will meet on January 25, 2022, at 6:00 PM in Town Hall Room 1 to review correspondence and other writings. The board may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases, fiscal year abatement and exemption applications, and other confidential matters. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

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

The Winthrop Board of Assessors met on January 25, 2022, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The board reviewed correspondence and other writings, then entered executive session to discuss and vote on current active real and personal property abatement applications. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (2-0, Franzese absent)
• Reviewed all correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, emails and other writings (2-0, Franzese absent)
• Entered executive session to discuss and vote on abatement applications (2-0, Franzese absent)
• Exited executive session and adjourned open session

Winthrop Cultural Council

The Winthrop Cultural Council is holding a meeting to discuss general business, specifically the status of grants. The agenda is minimal and contains only this one item, with no other substantive topics listed.

• Review of grant status

Planning Board

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

The Winthrop Planning Board voted 5-0-1 to deny all three requested waivers for the proposed 40R Banks Street definitive subdivision, effectively rejecting the application. The vote followed extensive public comment and board discussion. Julia Wallerce recused herself from the vote.

• Denied all 3 waivers for 40R Banks Street subdivision (5-0-1, Wallerce recused)

Winthrop Housing Authority

The Winthrop Housing Authority is holding a remote special meeting via Zoom on January 24, 2022, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, review of minutes and financials, public comment, old business, new business, and adjournment. No specific substantive items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

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

The Winthrop Housing Authority board voted 5-0 to oppose a developer's application for the parcel at 40R Banks Street, urging the Planning Board to deny it. The board also approved $155,991.03 in bills, charged off $2,526 in uncollectible tenant debt, and discussed road repair priorities and a future capital plan.

• Opposed developer application for 40R Banks Street (5-0)
• Approved bills totaling $155,991.03 (unanimous)
• Charged off uncollectible tenant debt of $2,526.00 (unanimous)
• Accepted December 21, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Health

This meeting has no published agenda; it is likely procedural or administrative. Residents should refer to the minutes for any actions taken.

Board of Health

The Winthrop Board of Health will hold a routine meeting, starting with the election of a chair and vice chair and approval of the previous minutes. They will discuss a range of public health topics, including COVID-19 vaccinations, pool safety, rats at Hannaford Park, and trash regulations. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Status report on 59 Cottage Avenue from ISD
• COVID-19 vaccinations update
• Governor's Park Pool Safety discussion
• Trash, Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation (black plastic not recyclable)

The Winthrop Board of Health unanimously re-elected Bill Schmidt as Chair and Jeanne Holgersen as Vice Chair for the year. The board approved the December 16, 2021 meeting minutes. It set a February 1, 2022 deadline for Epidermis to provide documentation or face potential cease-operations action. No other formal votes were taken; most items were updates or discussions.

• Re-elected Bill Schmidt as Chair (3-0)
• Re-elected Jeanne Holgersen as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved December 16, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Set February 1, 2022 deadline for Epidermis to submit documentation or face enforcement
• Adjourned at 8:51 PM (unanimous)

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

The Winthrop Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several traffic and parking items, including a request for a taxi stand at the Public Landing, conditions on Crystal Cove Ave, and ordinance language on parking distances from driveways. They will also revisit old business like making Cottage Ave one-way, removing time limits on Shirley St, and the ongoing lack of crossing guards. No final votes are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Request for a taxi stand at the Public Landing
• Discuss parking and traffic direction on Crystal Cove Ave between Park Ave and Shirley St/Hillside Ave
• 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

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee unanimously recommended that the Town Council designate a taxi stand at the Public Landing and make Cottage Ave one-way from Terrace Ave to Hillside Ave. It also voted to schedule public hearings on parking distance from driveways and conditions on Crystal Cove Ave, and to request a town-wide study of time-restricted parking. The committee postponed discussion on amending the stop sign ordinance.

• Recommended Town Council designate taxi stand at Public Landing (unanimous)
• Recommended Cottage Ave one-way from Terrace Ave to Hillside Ave (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on parking distance from driveways (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on Crystal Cove Ave conditions (unanimous)
• Requested town-wide study of time-restricted parking in business districts (unanimous)
• Postponed stop sign ordinance amendment discussion to next meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to review several Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetlands and shorelines, including at 251 Court Road, 160 Winthrop Shore Drive, Yirrell Beach, and 3 Elmwood Court. They will also discuss other properties and general business. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• 251 Court Road – Notice of Intent
• 160 Winthrop Shore Drive – Notice of Intent
• Yirrell Beach Management Plan – Notice of Intent
• 3 Elmwood Court – Notice of Intent
• Other business includes 777 Shirley Street, 165 Court Road, 760 Shirley Street, 81 Court Road (RDA), 1091 Shirley Street, 19 Court Road, 21 Court Road, 77 Harborview Ave (OOC), 81 Upland Road

The Winthrop Conservation Commission met via Zoom and continued all four Notice of Intent hearings (251 Court Road, 160 Winthrop Shore Drive, Yirrell Beach Management Plan, and 3 Elmwood Court) to the February 1 meeting. The Commission also discussed enforcement matters, including a cease-and-desist letter for suspected seawall work at 777 Shirley Street and work without a permit at 165 Court Road. No final decisions were made; all items were tabled or continued.

• Continued 251 Court Road NOI hearing to Feb. 1 (unanimous)
• Continued 160 Winthrop Shore Drive NOI hearing to Feb. 1 (unanimous)
• Continued Yirrell Beach Management Plan NOI to Feb. 1 (unanimous)
• Continued 3 Elmwood Court NOI hearing to Feb. 1 (unanimous)
• Issued cease-and-desist letter for 777 Shirley Street (reported)
• Will draft enforcement letter for 760 Shirley Street (reported)
• Negative determination of applicability for 81 Court Road (reported)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on using $48,854 from the Waterways Fund retained earnings and transferring $35,500 from the Salary Reserve Account to various department personnel accounts. They will also consider a National Grid petition, a taxi rate increase, and several appointments and committee assignments.

• Vote to use $48,854 from Waterways Fund retained earnings
• Vote to transfer $35,500 from Salary Reserve Account to personnel accounts
• National Grid Petition #30478309 - Terrace Ave
• Viking Taxi Rate Increase
• Vote to eliminate Golf Course Area and Little League 'A' Field as possible Public Safety Building sites

The Town Council appointed John Munson to fill the vacant Precinct 2 seat after a roll call vote, with Munson receiving 5 votes to Karin Chavis's 3 and Kurt Millar's 1. The council also approved $48,854 from the Waterways Fund for a new Harbormaster's truck, transferred $35,500 from the Salary Reserve Account for clerical union contract costs, and reappointed Terry Delehanty as Interim Town Manager through April 25, 2022. A motion to eliminate the Golf Course and Little League 'A' Field as potential sites for a Public Safety Building was tabled until the next meeting.

• Appointed John Munson to Precinct 2 seat (5-3-1)
• Approved $48,854 from Waterways Fund for Harbormaster's truck (unanimous)
• Transferred $35,500 from Salary Reserve to personnel accounts (unanimous)
• Reappointed Terry Delehanty as Interim Town Manager (unanimous)
• Elected Councilor Ruggiero as Council Vice President (5-3)
• Tabled motion to eliminate Golf Course and Little League 'A' Field as Public Safety Building sites
• Referred Certified Free Cash appropriation to Finance Committee
• Referred Winthrop Taxi Rate Increase to Finance Committee

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission is meeting to review several Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetlands and shorelines, including at 251 Court Road, 160 Winthrop Shore Drive, Yirrell Beach, and 3 Elmwood Court. They will also discuss other properties and general business. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• 251 Court Road — Notice of Intent
• 160 Winthrop Shore Drive — Notice of Intent
• Yirrell Beach Management Plan — Notice of Intent
• 3 Elmwood Court — Notice of Intent
• 1091 Shirley Street — Notice of Intent

The Winthrop Conservation Commission met on January 18, 2022, and voted to continue four public hearings to the February 1 meeting: 251 Court Road, 160 Winthrop Shore Drive, Yirrell Beach Management Plan, and 3 Elmwood Court. The Commission also discussed enforcement matters, including a cease-and-desist letter for 777 Shirley Street and work without a permit at 165 Court Road. No final decisions were made; all items were continued or deferred.

• Continued hearing for 251 Court Road NOI to Feb. 1 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 160 Winthrop Shore Drive NOI to Feb. 1 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for Yirrell Beach Management Plan NOI to Feb. 1 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 3 Elmwood Court NOI to Feb. 1 (unanimous)
• Issued cease-and-desist letter for 777 Shirley Street (reported)
• Drafted enforcement letter for 760 Shirley Street (reported)
• Negative determination of applicability for 81 Court Road (reported)

Board of Assessors

The Winthrop Board of Assessors will meet online via Zoom on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The board will review correspondence and may enter executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases and fiscal year abatement and exemption applications. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or decisions listed.

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

The Board of Assessors met and reviewed correspondence, including an assessed value error on FY22 Q3 tax bills and DOR recommendations. They confirmed Deputy Assessor Steve Roche's retirement and discussed departmental updates. The board also entered executive session to discuss and vote on active abatement applications, then adjourned.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (2-0, Franzese absent)
• Reviewed FY22 Q3 tax bill assessed value error and DOR recommendations
• Confirmed Deputy Assessor Steve Roche's retirement
• Entered executive session to discuss and vote on abatement applications
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM

Board of License Commission

The Winthrop Board of License Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and review and sign 2022 renewal licenses for liquor, common victuallers (food service), and lodging houses. This is a routine administrative meeting to renew existing licenses.

• Review and sign 2022 renewal liquor license for Go Go on the Ocean, LLC
• Review and sign renewal common victuallers licenses for Millie J. LLC d/b/a Bob's Bait Shack, Petrucelli Pizza d/b/a Pizza Center, 7-Eleven, The Winthrop Book Depot & Café, and Nicks Place, Inc.
• Review and sign 2022 renewal lodging house license for Ocean Spray

Town Council

This Town Council meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which should be reviewed for any actions taken.

The Town Council approved the use of $175,000 in retained earnings from the Water/Sewer Fund to repair a leaking water main at the intersection of Revere St. and Crest Ave. The motion passed unanimously after a public hearing and a positive recommendation from the Finance Committee. Two other motions were referred to the Finance Committee for further review, and the Council began the process to fill a vacant Precinct 2 seat.

• Approved $175,000 from Water/Sewer Fund retained earnings for water main repair at Revere St. and Crest Ave (unanimous)
• Referred $48,854 from Waterways Fund retained earnings to Finance Committee
• Referred $35,500 transfer from Salary Reserve Account to personnel accounts to Finance Committee
• Opened nomination process for Precinct 2 seat, accepting applications until Jan. 15, 2022