Winthrop Town Council Authorizes $3.16 Million in Water and Sewer Borrowing
Winthrop Town Council approves $3.16 million in MWRA infrastructure borrowing and unanimously bans e-bikes from town parks.
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Winthrop Town Council Approves $1.6 Million in Year-End Transfers, Hears Drainage Plan
WINTHROP — June 30, 2026 — Winthrop Town Council approves $1.6 million in fiscal year-end transfers and hears $4.5 million drainage overhaul plan. The council voted unanimously on four measures to close the FY26 books on June 30, including a $250,000 transfer from the General Stabilization Fund — leaving
Winthrop Council Approves 15-Year Massport Pilot Deal, $3 Million in Year One
WINTHROP — June 9, 2026 — Winthrop Town Council approves $84 million in FY27 budgets and a 15-year, $3 million Massport pilot deal on a 6-3 vote. The council unanimously adopted a $68.4 million general fund operating budget submitted by Town Manager Jim Marino — representing a roughly $1.9
Winthrop Council Sets June 9 Budget Vote After $84 Million Finance Review
WINTHROP — June 2, 2026 — Winthrop Town Council receives $84 million fiscal year 2027 budget review and schedules June 9 special meeting for adoption vote. Finance Commission Chair Matt Gorkowicz presented findings Tuesday showing total revenues of $82 million — up 2.6 percent over fiscal year 2026 — with property taxes funding
Winthrop Council Backs Meeting Video Rule, Rejects Agenda-Amendment Change
WINTHROP — May 19, 2026 — Winthrop Town Council unanimously mandated video recording and online posting of all multi-member body and subcommittee meetings while rejecting a separate agenda rule change that the town's attorney said violated state open meeting law. The video-posting motion, submitted by Councilor Romano and
Winthrop Council Transfers $85,600 to Cover Solid Waste Shortfall, Declares Pride Month
WINTHROP — May 5, 2026 — Winthrop Town Council approved an $85,617 transfer to shore up its solid waste enterprise fund and unanimously adopted a Pride Month proclamation at its May 5 meeting. The council voted to move $85,617.41 from the dormant Fund 527 Health Cycle Program — unused for
Winthrop Council Approves Retiree COLA Hike, Previews $68.4 Million FY27 Budget
WINTHROP — April 21, 2026 — Winthrop Town Council unanimously raised the retiree cost-of-living adjustment base and previewed a $68.4 million FY27 budget at its April 21 meeting. The council voted 9-0 to adopt the Retirement Board's recommendation increasing the COLA calculation base from $14,000
Winthrop Town Council votes 5-3 to join MBTA 3A exemption lawsuit
WINTHROP — April 14, 2026 — Winthrop Town Council votes 5-3 at special meeting to pursue intervention in MBTA 3A exemption lawsuit. The council, meeting April 14 in the Harvey Hearing Room at a session called by Councilors Costigan, Romano, Reardon, and Finn, approved an amended motion asking Town Manager Tony
Winthrop Town Council Tables 3A Zoning Intervention Motion at Special Meeting
WINTHROP — April 8, 2026 — Winthrop Town Council tables two motions at a special session called over MBTA 3A zoning litigation. All nine councillors attended the April 8 special meeting, convened at the request of Councillors Finn, Romano, Costigan, and a fourth member, under the town charter's four-member
Winthrop Town Council approves $274,500 in budget actions, adopts stormwater ordinance
WINTHROP — April 7, 2026 — Winthrop Town Council approves marina float repairs, budget transfers, and stormwater ordinance while softball players raise Title IX concerns. The council voted 9-0 at its April 7 meeting to appropriate $40,000 from the Waterways Harbor Marina Enterprise Fund for marina float repairs and approved