Government · Other Committee
Panel votes 3-0 to repeal taxi fare rules
The Winthrop Rules and Ordinance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend repealing the town's taxi fare ordinances while leaving its own fate unresolved.
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Government · Board of Health
Health board approves new tattoo studio license
Winthrop's Board of Health heard that the town will get $60,000 over two years from a $2 million regional food security grant, approved a new tattoo studio's license, and reviewed plans to possibly link with the Epic hospital records system.
Government · Other Committee
G&R Construction wins $23.9M fire station bid
The Winthrop Firehouse Building Committee heard that G&R Construction of Hanover was selected as lowest responsible bidder for the new fire station at $23,943,000.
Government · Planning Board
Board Continues 210 Winthrop St. Project Again
Winthrop Planning Board continues 210 Winthrop St. review past its 60-day deadline, keeps use variances intact.
Government · Select Board
Council adopts public-comment pilot, refers water funding
The Winthrop Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a two-month pilot letting the council president answer public comment questions on the spot, and referred a $1.5 million appropriation for the Winthrop Street water main to the Finance Committee.
Government · Select Board
Council Raises Taxi Fare to $10 on 6-3 Vote
Winthrop Town Council voted 6-3 to raise Winthrop Taxi's local fare from $8 to $10, rejecting a competing $9 amendment.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee backs $1.1M water bond, flood plan
Winthrop's Finance Committee recommended a $1.1 million water meter and valve replacement bond and backed adoption of the town's 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
Government · Water
Council panel reviews hazard mitigation plan
Winthrop's Committee on Public Health, Safety and Public Works reviewed a draft update to the town's federal hazard mitigation plan, teeing up a full Town Council adoption vote.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Panel Recommends Two Winthrop Street Loans
Winthrop's Finance Committee recommended two borrowing authorizations for Winthrop Street infrastructure work, each passing with one abstention.
Government · Select Board
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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