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Council votes 6-3 to dissolve rules panel

The Winthrop Town Council voted 6-3 to dissolve its Rules and Ordinance Committee for a six-month trial run after a special meeting that opened with a failed vote and a notice dispute.

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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.

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