Winthrop
Upcoming
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on several zoning and ordinance amendments, including new moratoriums. The body will also set tax interest rates for FY27 and discuss water main replacements.
- Data Center Moratorium Ordinance
- 180-day extension of Residential Care Facilities Moratorium
- Zoning map amendments for Resource and Shoreland Protection Districts on Boot Cove Lane
- FY27 delinquent tax interest rate set at 7%
- Bowdoin Street water main replacement discussion
Board of Assessment Review
The board will organize its leadership and swear in a new member. The primary business is a closed-door executive session to discuss a confidential poverty abatement appeal.
- Oath of office for Mark Coursey
- Election of Board Chair
- Executive session regarding a poverty abatement appeal
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will review strategies to identify recreation gaps and support community parks. The meeting includes consultations with the Conservation Commission and the KV YMCA to align with town planning goals.
- Review of recreation needs and potential for a new recreation plan
- Discussion on developing an Open Space Plan
- Evaluation of non-athletic enrichment programs
- Consultation with the Town of Winthrop Conservation Commission
- Consultation with KV YMCA representatives
Charter Commission
The Winthrop Charter Commission will discuss and vote on proposed corrections to the Town Charter and consider approving the commission's final report. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes.
- Discussion and vote on proposed Charter Commission vacancies
- Discussion and vote on spelling corrections to the Town Charter
- Discussion and vote on adding the phrase 'Recall Committee'
- Consideration of approval of the May 12, 2026, meeting minutes
- Consideration of approval of the Charter Commission's final report
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Downtown Revitalization Committee
The Downtown Revitalization Committee will discuss hiring consultants for an updated Downtown Revitalization Plan and TIF District. They will also continue oversight of downtown public spaces.
- Discussion of consultant services for updated Downtown Revitalization Plan and TIF District
- Continued discussion of oversight of downtown public spaces activity
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider restricting ground floor residential uses for buildings on Main Street between Route 41 and Hanson Street. They will also review amendments to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance to comply with MDEP requirements.
- Proposed restriction of ground floor residential uses on Main Street (Route 41 to Hanson St)
- Shoreland Zoning Ordinance amendments for MDEP compliance
Cobbossee Watershed Trustees
The Board is reviewing lake water levels, water quality monitoring data, and progress on watershed protection projects. Discussions include a planned two-phase repair for the New Mills Dam requiring a water drawdown this fall.
- Cobbossee Lake NPS Watershed Protection Project, Phase IV
- Pleasant Pond Watershed-Based Plan Update
- New Mills Dam repair and required 4-foot water drawdown
- Proposed FY 2027 budget including a 3.25% municipal assessment increase
Downtown Revitalization Committee
The Downtown Revitalization Committee will meet with the Town Manager to discuss consultant services for an updated Downtown Revitalization Plan. They will also continue discussions on oversight of downtown public spaces. The meeting includes routine items like attendance and schedule.
- Discussion with Town Manager on consultant services for updated Downtown Revitalization Plan
- Continued discussion on oversight of downtown public spaces
School Board
The School Board will hold a workshop and meeting to discuss a draft policy regarding privacy based on biological sex and athletics. The board is also deciding on the 2026 Comprehensive Health, Safety and Emergency Management Plan and several new school policies.
- Discussion of Draft Policy ACDC: Accommodation of Privacy Based on Biological Sex
- Approval of 2026 Comprehensive Health, Safety and Emergency Management Plan
- Second reading of Policy JICJ: Student Use of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices
- Employment of David Blattstein as Grade School Physical Education Teacher
- First reading of policies on school visitors, activities funds, and employee internet use
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY27 municipal budget. Members will also consider amusement permit applications for local businesses and approve capital projects for the Bailey Public Library.
- Public hearing and vote on FY27 Municipal Budget
- Special Amusement Permit renewal for Tavern on the Hill 305 and new application for TJ’s Place
- $22,500 bid from Alden Longfellow’s Landscaping for Bailey Public Library drainage
- Up to $7,500 for Bailey Public Library book drop replacement
- Planning Board appointments for Tracy Hovance and Steven Mairs