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Winthrop's Town Council rejected a welcoming-community resolution for immigrants 4-3 and voted to support three state bills seeking exemption from the MBTA Communities Act at its September 2 meeting.

Winthrop's Town Council rejected a welcoming-community resolution for immigrants 4-3 and voted to support three state bills seeking exemption from the MBTA Communities Act at its September 2 meeting.

Winthrop Town Council unanimously approved four charter amendments Tuesday and received a fiscal impact study projecting up to a $2.5 million annual net surplus from full residential build-out.

Winthrop Town Council unanimously approved four charter amendments Tuesday and received a fiscal impact study projecting up to a $2.5 million annual net surplus from full residential build-out.

Winthrop Town Council opened a public hearing on charter changes that could reshape how its nine members are elected, deferring a vote until August 12.

Winthrop Town Council opened a public hearing on charter changes that could reshape how its nine members are elected, deferring a vote until August 12.

Winthrop Town Council unanimously approved a new short-term rental ordinance capping Airbnb-style units at 1.5 percent of the town's housing stock and shifting licensing to the Board of Licensing.

Winthrop Town Council unanimously approved a new short-term rental ordinance capping Airbnb-style units at 1.5 percent of the town's housing stock and shifting licensing to the Board of Licensing.

Winthrop Town Council deadlocked 4-4 on the MBTA Communities Act compliance plan and again on a Precinct 2 council appointment, leaving both unresolved.

Winthrop Town Council deadlocked 4-4 on the MBTA Communities Act compliance plan and again on a Precinct 2 council appointment, leaving both unresolved.