Winthrop public meetings in 2025

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The committee will continue discussions regarding the oversight of downtown public spaces. Members will also review Main Street America Four Foundations videos focusing on organization and promotion.

• Discussion of downtown public spaces activity oversight
• Review of Main Street America Four Foundations videos on Organization and Promotion

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board will review documents for a retail cup application and a conditional use application at 12 Haywards Way. The meeting agenda includes materials and minutes for these items.

• Review of 2600 RT 202 Retail Cup Application
• Review of Conditional Use Application at 12 Haywards Way
• Review of Plans Submitted on 10.22.25

The Board moved to table the Conditional Use Permit for 12 Haywards Way to the Jan 14, 2026 meeting. It also tabled the Cottage Antiques retail conversion request to Jan 14, 2026, with a unanimous yea vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Table 12 Haywards Way Conditional Use Permit to 1/14/26 (motion made, outcome not recorded)
• Table 2600 US Route 202 Cottage Antiques conversion to 1/14/26 (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Winthrop Utilities District

The Winthrop Utilities District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2026 sewer rate increase. The hearing is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025 at the utilities equipment garage, 1771 US Route 202. A regular trustee meeting will follow immediately after the hearing. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing to discuss the 2026 sewer rate increase
• Regular board of trustees meeting (procedural) scheduled after the hearing

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will discuss several items, including amendments to the Special Amusement Ordinance and a possible consolidation with the Monmouth police department. A major agenda item is the proposed purchase of an aerial ladder fire apparatus from Allegiance Fire & Rescue for $2,011,507. The council will also review building permit fees, November 2025 disbursement warrants, and appointments committee recommendations, with an executive session on labor negotiations.

• Item 165 – Discussion of proposed amendments to the Special Amusement Ordinance
• Item 166 – Discussion of Winthrop‑Monmouth police department consolidation
• Item 167 – Purchase of an aerial ladder fire apparatus from Allegiance Fire & Rescue for $2,011,507
• Item 168 – Discussion of building permit fees
• Item 169 – Consideration of November 2025 disbursement warrants

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee

The Winthrop Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will review and approve the November meeting minutes. Members will receive an introduction to the housing chapter of the comprehensive plan. The committee will then discuss housing policy and strategy recommendations for implementation.

• Item 020 – Review and approve November meeting minutes
• Item 021 – Introduction to Housing Chapter (Pat Ladd)
• Item 022 – Housing section and policy/strategy conversation
• Other Business – public comment and motion to adjourn

Charter Commission

The Charter Commission is meeting to review various charter articles and legal memos. The agenda includes discussions on recall provisions and specific charter articles.

• Review of Article V and Article VI
• Discussion of recall provisions
• Review of attorney's counsel memo
• Review of comments on Articles II and IV
• Review of school budget final document

The Charter Commission elected Gil Soucy as chair and scheduled an executive session for the next meeting. It approved the town attorney’s attendance at all meetings starting in January and adopted Article II with a new recall provision and a 20‑voter threshold. Articles V and VI were also passed as presented, and the minutes from the October 14 meeting were approved.

• Gil Soucy nominated as Chair – approved 5-3
• Executive session scheduled for next meeting at 5:30 pm – approved 8-0
• Town attorney to attend all meetings starting January – approved 7-1
• Article II adopted with recall provision and 20‑voter threshold – approved 5-3
• Article V passed as presented – approved 8-0
• Article VI passed as presented – approved 8-0
• Minutes of October 14, 2025 approved – approved 8-0
• Meeting adjourned – approved 8-0

Cemetery Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It also voted 3‑0 to move forward with a process for repairing rutted cemetery roads, including developing bid specifications and seeking additional funding. The members will gather road measurements and prepare a funding request for the Town Council.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved road repair process and bid specification development (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission will first accept the minutes from its October 27, 2025 meeting. It will then follow up on the public meeting about Winthrop community trails and consider next steps. Finally, the commission will set the date for its next meeting, tentatively January 12, 2026.

• Accept minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting
• Discuss follow‑up actions for the Winthrop community trails public meeting
• Determine the date for the next commission meeting (proposed January 12, 2026)

The commission approved the minutes from the October 27 meeting and approved a draft memo to the Town Council outlining the connector trail between the Roger Guerette Community Trail and the Mount Pisgah trail system. Members assigned outreach to schools, clubs, and landowners and tasked Harold Burnett with updating the trail map. Amy, Corinne and Martha will learn the recreation‑trails grant process, and Jean‑Luc will provide a digitized copy of a prior successful application. The next meeting is tentatively set for Monday, January 12, 2026.

• Approved October 27 meeting minutes
• Approved draft memo to Town Council on trail connector
• Scheduled next meeting for Monday, Jan 12, 2026 (tentative)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to accept a resignation from the Charter Commission. The body will also discuss and consider appointing a replacement to fill the resulting vacant seat.

• Acceptance of Jim Laflamme’s resignation from the Charter Commission
• Appointment to fill the vacant seat on the Charter Commission

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The Downtown Revitalization Committee agenda for December 3, 2025 consists of references to meeting materials and PDFs. No specific rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed. The agenda therefore contains only procedural documentation.

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will discuss the Downtown Revitalization Committee proposal for public‑space events, options for a Special Amusement Ordinance to address amplified music, and a plan to reallocate the East Winthrop beach capital reserve to a recreation capital reserve and authorize a contract to reroof the recreation building. The council will also vote on the November 3 and 17, 2025, council minutes and confirm the Appointments Committee recommendations. An executive‑session meeting will address labor‑negotiation matters.

• Discussion of Downtown Revitalization Committee proposal for downtown events
• Discussion of Special Amusement Ordinance options for amplified music
• Repurposing East Winthrop beach capital reserve to recreation reserve and authorizing reroof contract
• Approval of November 3 and November 17, 2025, council minutes
• Confirmation of Appointments Committee recommendations

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will consider several agenda items, including a presentation by Keep Winthrop Warm and a discussion with the Winthrop Utilities District Board of Trustees about its superintendent search. Council members will discuss and consider an artificial intelligence town policy and a capital asset planning policy. They will also vote on the October 2025 disbursement warrants and on recommendations from the Appointments Committee.

• Presentation by Keep Winthrop Warm (Item 153)
• Discussion with Winthrop Utilities District Board of Trustees on superintendent search (Item 154)
• Discussion and consideration of an artificial intelligence Town policy (Item 156)
• Discussion and consideration of a capital asset planning policy (Item 157)
• Consideration and suggested approval of October 2025 disbursement warrants (Item 158)

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board will conduct two site visits on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to gather facts for pending Shoreland Zone applications. The first visit at Memorial Drive, Map 043 Lot 019 will discuss a driveway, RV storage area, and retaining wall. The second visit at 87 Blackberry Lane, Map 023 Lot 012 will discuss relocating a residence within 100 feet of the shore. No decisions will be made during these walks; they are open to the public.

• Site visit – Memorial Drive, Map 043 Lot 019 – pre‑application for driveway, RV storage, retaining wall (Shoreland Zone)
• Site visit – 87 Blackberry Lane, Map 023 Lot 012 – pre‑application to relocate residence within 100 ft of shore (Shoreland Zone)

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will meet to review and approve August meeting minutes and discuss implementer commitments. The agenda includes a review of the October 6, 2025, Town Council presentation and priorities.

• Review and approval of August meeting minutes
• Discussion of implementer commitments
• Review of October 6, 2025, Town Council presentation and priorities

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board meeting on November 12, 2025 includes only the listed agenda and procedural documents. No specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing items are detailed in the agenda.

The Planning Board approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction to the adjournment time. Brent McCarthy was appointed as a voting member for the duration of the meeting. The board then adjourned at 8:18 p.m.; all motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (correction to adjournment time) – unanimous
• Appointed Brent McCarthy as a voting member for the meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:18 p.m. – unanimous

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Cemetery Ordinance and then consider motions to approve the ordinance or waive its second reading. The council will also discuss cemetery capital projects, approve the minutes from the October 6 and October 20, 2025 meetings, and consider the Appointments Committee's recommendations. An executive session will address personnel matters under M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A). The meeting concludes with public comment and adjournment.

• Public hearing on the Cemetery Ordinance (Item 148)
• Consideration and possible approval of the Cemetery Ordinance (Item 149)
• Discussion of cemetery capital projects (Item 150)
• Approval of council minutes from October 6 and October 20, 2025 (Item 151)
• Consideration of recommendations from the Appointments Committee (Item 152)

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board will review proposed changes to the zoning ordinance, including requirements for public hearings and amendments regarding accessory dwelling units and mobile homes. The agenda also includes a public hearing requirement for conditional use permits and updates to shoreline setback tables.

• Review of proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments
• Public hearing requirement for Conditional Use Permits
• Updates to Shoreline Setback tables
• Discussion on Mobile Home as a separate use
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations

The board accepted the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It tabled several zoning‑ordinance amendment items for the November 12 meeting and approved items a, b and d to be forwarded to the Town Council with a recommendation. The board changed the minimum setback in the Public Water Supply District from 100 ft to 250 ft and reduced the maximum impervious‑area allowance from 20 % to 10 %. Additional actions included removing the impervious‑coverage standard from non‑shore areas, deleting Zoning Ordinance Article V.15.A(3) and adding a reference to the Town Charter, then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted minutes of October 8 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Public Hearings Zoning Ordinance Amendments to 11/12/25 (unanimous)
• Approved items a, b & d and forwarded to Town Council with recommendation (unanimous)
• Changed Public Water Supply District setback from 100 ft to 250 ft (unanimous)
• Reduced maximum impervious area in Public Water Supply District from 20 % to 10 % (unanimous)
• Removed maximum impervious coverage standard from non‑shore areas (unanimous)
• Removed Zoning Ordinance Article V.15.A(3) and added reference to Town Charter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:14 pm (unanimous)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will vote on a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 15 that would prohibit occupancy of all public spaces from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The council will also consider a second‑reading motion for amendments to the Administrative Code and a public hearing on the same ordinance amendment. Additional items include accepting $288 in abandoned cash held by the police department, awarding a winter‑sand contract to Blue Rock Earth Works, and discussing a fire department ladder‑truck replacement.

• Amend Ordinance No. 15 to prohibit occupancy of all public spaces 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Award contract to Blue Rock Earth Works for provision of winter sand
• Accept Order #2025-12 for $288 in abandoned cash held by the Police Department
• Approve September 2025 disbursement warrants
• Discuss Fire Department ladder‑truck replacement

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The agenda for the Winthrop Downtown Revitalization Committee on 2025-10-15 contains only references to meeting materials and minutes. No specific rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed. The committee will likely review the referenced documents during the session.

Charter Commission

The October 14, 2025 Charter Commission meeting agenda consists of a series of PDF documents, such as ARTICLE_III_FINAL_0.PDF and TERM_LIMITS_CONFLICTS_NEPOTISM_FINAL.PDF. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The commission approved revised language for Section 402, requiring members to be registered town voters and to vacate office if they lose that status or are convicted of certain crimes. It adopted a stipend of $1,000 per year for school board members and $1,500 for the chair and vice‑chair, and struck the existing language in Section 404.1. Voters will see a term‑limit referendum question on the charter ballot, and the rest of Article II with new conflict‑of‑interest provisions was approved. Article III amendments, the September 9 minutes, and adjournment were also approved unanimously.

• Approved revised Section 402 language (8-0)
• Approved stipend $1,000 for school board members and $1,500 for chair/vice‑chair (6-2)
• Struck language in Section 404.1 (7-1)
• Approved term‑limit referendum question on charter ballot (4-3)
• Approved remainder of Article II with new Section 223 conflicts of interest (6-1)
• Approved Article III as amended (7-0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 commission minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 pm (7-0)

Cemetery Committee

The agenda provided contains only procedural document links and no specific discussion items or decisions. It is a boilerplate agenda.

The Winthrop Cemetery Committee approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). It voted unanimously to send a copy of these minutes with a gratitude note to retiring sexton Steve Kennedy (3‑0). The committee approved Michael Levey’s responses on bullet points 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the proposed Cemetery Rules and deleted bullet point 5 (3‑0). It also signed a certificate of thanks to Eagle Scout candidate Rick Phillips for a new fence at Metcalf Cemetery.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Voted unanimously to send Steve Kennedy a copy of minutes with gratitude (3-0)
• Approved Levey’s responses on cemetery rule bullet points 1,2,3,4,6 (3-0)
• Deleted cemetery rule bullet point 5 (3-0)
• Signed certificate of thanks to Rick Phillips for Metcalf Cemetery fence

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board will consider a series of documents, including findings for Upper Narrows Lane, notification requirements, and proposed zoning ordinance amendments. Items also cover a shoreline setback table, a mobile‑home separate‑use table, an ADU prohibition table, adopted rules of procedure, and public hearing requirements for conditional use permits. A notice of development for Upper Narrows is also on the agenda.

• Upper Narrows Lane approved findings
• Zoning ordinance amendment notification requirements
• Shoreline setback (250‑foot) table
• Mobile home as separate use table
• ADU not permitted table

The Planning Board accepted the September 24, 2025 minutes with a unanimous yea vote. It then voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on zoning amendments to the October 22, 2025 meeting. The board adjourned the session with a unanimous yea vote. No zoning amendment actions were taken.

• Accepted September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous yea)
• Continued public hearing to Oct 22, 2025 (unanimous yea)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yea)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will hold public hearings and consider repealing six ordinances regarding public dances, sidewalk costs, school traffic, beach usage, ice and snow removal, and a communications technology board. The council will also discuss amendments to the Administrative Code and approve a transient seller permit for EspressN Go.

• Public hearing on repealing six ordinances
• Consideration of Administrative Code amendments
• Approval of EspressN Go transient seller permit
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan priorities
• Approval of August 2025 disbursement warrants

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board meeting agenda for September 24, 2025 consists solely of a list of PDF documents. No specific rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are detailed in the provided text. Consequently, the agenda appears to be procedural and contains no concrete items for discussion or decision.

The Winthrop Planning Board approved a Conditional Use Permit for the deck expansion at 78 Cottage Road and a Conditional Use Permit for an inground pool at 528 Stanley Road, each by unanimous Yea vote after deeming the applications substantively complete. The board also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, setting a single November meeting and adjusting the date for a holiday. All actions were recorded as passed.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 78 Cottage Road deck expansion (unanimous Yea)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 528 Stanley Road inground pool (unanimous Yea)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule with one November meeting, date changed for holiday (approved)
• Appointed Brent McCarthy as voting member (approved)

Winthrop Utilities District

The Winthrop Utilities District Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM at 29 Bowdoin Street. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided document.

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will consider several agenda items, including an update to the General Assistance Ordinance and a transient seller permit for Cajun Chaos, LLC (DBA Nola’s). The council will discuss authorizing up to $220,000 from the undesignated fund for road paving projects. Additional items include a discussion of draft amendments to the Administrative Code, approval of recent meeting minutes and disbursement warrants, and selection of the town’s voting delegate to the Maine Municipal Association.

• Consideration of the update to the General Assistance Ordinance using 2025 appendices
• Approval of a transient seller permit for Cajun Chaos, LLC (DBA Nola’s)
• Authorization of up to $220,000 from the undesignated fund for road paving
• Discussion of draft amendments to the Administrative Code
• Approval of July 2025 disbursement warrants

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the installation of new benches on Main Street. Members will also coordinate participation in local Halloween events and plan downtown decorations.

• Installation of new benches on Main Street
• Participation in the Winthrop Grange Scarecrow Festival
• Participation in the Winthrop Police Department Trunk or Treat
• Main Street decorations including corn stalks, fairy lights, signs, and banners
• Coordination of candy donations

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee

The Winthrop Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will review and approve the minutes from the July and August meetings. Members will discuss the committee’s ongoing responsibilities and provide updates. The agenda includes an operations proposal that would assign each member as the primary contact for roughly three implementors to streamline communication and information gathering.

• Review and approve meeting minutes for July and August
• Continuing conversation about the committee’s work and responsibilities
• Committee member updates
• Operations proposal to assign each member as main point of contact for about three implementors
• Public comment

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board meeting on September 10, 2025 will consider a series of documents listed in the agenda. Items include a memo regarding a cannabis business, a site plan and application for the 78 Cottage Cup project, a draft finding (046‑003), an email concerning Tim Lane, and a sketch discussion (020‑029). The board will also review meeting minutes from August 27, 2025.

• Review of PB_MEMO_RE_CANNIBIS_BUSINESS.PDF (cannabis business memo)
• Discussion of 78_COTTAGE_CUP_SITE_PLAN.PDF and 78_COTTAGE_CUP_APPLICATION.PDF
• Consideration of 046-003_DRAFT_FINDING_FOR_9.10.25_PB_MTG.PDF
• Review of ABUTTER_EMAIL_‑_TIM_LANE_9.2.25.PDF
• Sketch discussion document SKETCH_DISCUSSION_020-029‑C.PDF

Charter Commission

The September 9, 2025 Charter Commission meeting agenda for Winthrop, Maine contains only a list of reference documents. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy items are detailed. The agenda appears to be procedural with no actionable items presented.

The Winthrop Charter Commission adopted a new mission statement and approved numerous charter revisions, including adding a town attorney, removing the Justice of the Peace, and updating council meeting and quorum rules. Two sections (201 and 202) were tabled for further research. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved Charter Commission mission statement (vote 7-0)
• Tabled Article II Sections 201 and 202 pending further research (vote 7-0)
• Approved addition of town attorney and removal of Tax Administration in Section 203 (vote 7-0)
• Approved removal of Justice of the Peace and changes to Town Clerk oath (Section 205) (vote 7-0)
• Adopted council meeting frequency (Section 207) and quorum of four members (Section 209) (vote 7-0)
• Approved removal of State Department of Audit from Section 218 (vote 7-0)
• Approved removal of indefinite term language for Town Manager (Section 219) (vote 7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting (vote 7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission will meet to review the status of an Open Space Plan grant and potential applications with KLT. The body will also discuss a host site application for 2026 stewards and a Repair Clinic inquiry.

• Community Resiliency grant request for Open Space Plan funding status
• Grant application with KLT
• Maine Conservation Commission’s host site application for 2026 stewards
• Repair Clinic inquiry discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board appointed Brent McCarthy as a voting member. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. No other decisions were made.

• Appointed Brent McCarthy as voting member (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (Yea‑unanimous)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will discuss the purchase of a new ambulance and the transfer of funds for station repairs. The body is also considering a street closure for a community event and updates to the town's administrative code.

• Purchase of a Demers Type III ambulance from Autotronics for up to $357,500
• Transfer of $48,464.07 into the Ambulance Station repairs capital reserve
• Closing Union Street from 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m. on Oct. 31 for Trunk or Treat
• Write-off of tax balances of $10 or less
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan recommendations and Administrative Code updates

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee

The Winthrop Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will meet to discuss updates from staff, boards, and committees as of August 8, 2025, and continue conversations about the committee’s work and responsibilities. The meeting is open to public comment and will be held at 17 Highland Ave. and via Zoom.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review conditional use applications and draft findings. The agenda includes site plans and applications for specific properties in Winthrop.

• Conditional use application for 12 Haywards Way
• Conditional use application for 89 York Lane
• Conditional use application for 69 Yukon Lane
• Review of draft findings for the August 13 meeting

The Winthrop Planning Board approved a conditional use permit for 69 Yukon Lane to build a Pickle Ball court, adding conditions on lighting, septic confirmation, and a vegetation buffer, with a 3‑1 vote. It also approved a conditional use permit for 918 Memorial Drive to expand a non‑conforming structure, requiring verification of existing and new square footage, by unanimous vote. The board deemed the 12 Haywards Way application substantively complete and then unanimously tabled it to consider relocating the structure. The 77 Turtle Run Road subdivision request was tabled pending attorney input.

• Approved 69 Yukon Lane conditional use permit with conditions (3-1 vote)
• Approved 918 Memorial Drive conditional use permit with square‑footage verification (unanimous)
• Deemed 12 Haywards Way application substantively complete (unanimous)
• Tabled 12 Haywards Way application to relocate structure (unanimous)
• Tabled 77 Turtle Run Road subdivision application (motion made, vote not recorded)
• Appointed Brent McCarthy as voting member for the meeting (Chair appointment)

Charter Commission

The provided agenda consists of a list of reference documents. There are no specific motions, decisions, or discussion items listed in the text.

The Charter Commission voted 9-0 to table its mission statement until the next meeting. It also approved the July 30, 2025 meeting minutes by a 9-0 vote. The commission agreed to hold two meetings each month on the second and fourth Tuesdays. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM after a unanimous vote.

• Mission statement tabled to next meeting (9-0)
• July 30, 2025 minutes approved (9-0)
• Commission to meet twice monthly on second and fourth Tuesdays (agreement)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM (9-0)

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The committee will meet to discuss several physical improvements and the budget for the downtown area. The focus of the meeting is on enhancements to Main Street.

• Benches on Main Street
• Landscaping and maintenance on Main Street
• Planters on Main Street
• Budget

Town Council

The Town Council will review a transient seller permit application and discuss potential Community Action Grant projects. The body will also consider June 2025 disbursement warrants and a committee appointment.

• Transient seller permit application from Kabayan Philippine Foods
• Discussion of Community Action Grant projects
• June 2025 disbursement warrants
• Appointment of Matthew Nadeau to the Downtown Revitalization Committee

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review site plans and applications for two specific projects. The board will consider a revised application for the Lakeside Motel Marina and a revised conditional use permit for home renovations on Welchs Point Road.

• Lakeside Motel Marina application review
• Revised conditional use permit application for Welchs Point Road home renovations

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 1 meeting. It approved the 67 Welches Point Road development with conditions. It deemed the 918 Memorial Drive conditional use permit application complete and voted to continue it. No action was taken on the 77 Turtle Run Road subdivision, pending further information and a public hearing scheduled for August 13.

• Approved May 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 67 Welches Point Road project with conditions (unanimous)
• Deemed 918 Memorial Drive application complete (unanimous)
• Continued 918 Memorial Drive application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will discuss the Town Manager's contract and a new Artificial Intelligence policy. The body is also considering rules for town beaches and changes to the MainePERS retirement plan for EMS employees.

• Extension of Town Manager's contract to June 30, 2028
• Approval of rules for Town beaches
• Approval of a proposed Artificial Intelligence policy
• Ratification of MainePERS retirement plan change for EMS employees effective Aug. 1, 2025
• Appointment of Martha Cowperthwaite to the Conservation Commission

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and reconsider appointments to the Charter Commission. The body may vote to appoint new members to the commission.

• Discussion and reconsideration of Charter Commission appointments

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The committee will receive staff updates and discuss the status of several ongoing downtown projects. The meeting focuses on infrastructure and amenities in the downtown area.

• Benches and planters on Main Street
• Downtown Map and Wayfinding Signs
• Sidewalks and Crosswalks
• Sign Inventory
• Farmers Market

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a grant request for Open Space Plan funding. The body will also consider the use of AI-generated meeting tools and a Repair Clinic inquiry.

• Community Resiliency grant request for Open Space Plan funding
• Discussion on the use of AI-generated meeting tools
• Repair Clinic inquiry discussion and response

The Winthrop Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. The commission discussed using AI‑generated notes and will review the August AI notes before deciding on continued use. Members explored a community repair clinic, with Amy Hughes to contact Hallowell’s Conservation Commission and Dawn Emerson to contact the town Transfer Station for input. Upcoming items include trail connector planning and inviting the CPIC chair to the August meeting.

• Approved June 9 minutes

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee is meeting to discuss the approach, timeline, and responses from implementers regarding the Comprehensive Plan.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan implementers and timeline
• Review of implementer responses
• Approval of June 12 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review submission materials regarding Rill, including a site plan and a parking lot sketch.

• Review of 240520_RILL_WINTHROP_SITE_PLAN_6-5-2025_0.PDF
• Review of C04_PARKING_LOT_SKETCH.PDF

The Winthrop Planning Board unanimously voted to continue the 67 Welches Point Road application to the July 23 meeting. It also continued the 918 Memorial Drive conditional use permit application to the next meeting. The 77 Turtle Run Road subdivision application was postponed to July 23 with a public hearing scheduled for August 13. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Continued 67 Welches Point application to July 23 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued 918 Memorial Drive conditional use permit to next meeting (unanimous)
• Continued 77 Turtle Run Road subdivision application to July 23 meeting and set public hearing for August 13 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review a transient seller permit and appoint members to the Charter Commission and Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee. The meeting includes discussions on Winthrop Heritage Day and Community Action Grant projects.

• Transient seller permit application from Of Maine Origin, LLC
• Appointment of Aaron White to the Charter Commission
• Appointment of George Smith to the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee
• Appointment of Timothy Adams to the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee
• Executive sessions regarding labor negotiations and personnel

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The committee is coordinating a plan for downtown bench locations and researching the budget requirements to become a Main Street community. Members are also discussing the adoption of a town flag and the creation of an interactive downtown map.

• Draft plan for downtown bench locations
• Budget requirements for Main Street community status
• Research on the process for adopting a town flag
• Coordination with the Chamber of Commerce on downtown initiatives
• Discussion of fundraising ideas and an interactive downtown map

Planning Board

The provided agenda consists of a list of meeting materials and documents. There are no specific motions, discussion items, or decisions listed in the text.

The Planning Board appointed Brent McCarthy to serve as a voting member for the meeting. It tabled the decision on the 67 Welches Point Road project pending clarification of impervious‑coverage definitions. It also postponed a final ruling on the Lakeside Lodge & Marina condo conversion and will review that application at the next meeting.

• Appointed Brent McCarthy as voting member for the duration of the meeting
• Tabled decision on 67 Welches Point Road impervious‑coverage and variance request
• Tabled decision on Lakeside Lodge & Marina condo conversion application
• Agreed to review the marina subdivision application again at the next meeting

Winthrop Utilities District

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 24th. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting details and lists no specific discussion items or decisions.

Town Council

The Town Council will decide on several transient seller permits and the reappropriation of capital reserve funds. Members will also discuss TIF fund uses and consider adopting a Town Investment Policy and a workers compensation safety program.

• Reappropriating $39,500 from Spillman Mobile Forms capital reserve to Radio Digital Upgrade capital reserve
• Transient seller permit applications from Inni Mama’s, Novella Books, Shakedown Treats & Sweets, and VFW
• Approval of a Town of Winthrop Investment Policy
• Participation in the Maine Municipal Association’s Workers Compensation Safety Incentive Program
• Approval of May 2025 disbursement warrants

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee

The committee is meeting to establish its operational framework. Members will discuss meeting norms, review bylaws, and determine the timing of their work plan.

• Introductions of committee members
• Review of committee bylaws
• Discussion of work plan timing

The Winthrop Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee approved a public communication strategy using the town website, Facebook, and bulletin boards, with the town updating boards monthly. It set its meeting cadence to one month, with flexibility to increase frequency, and adopted a simple‑majority rule for decisions. The committee also agreed to use smaller workbooks for staff tasks and scheduled its next meeting for July 10, 2025. A motion to adjourn the June 12 meeting passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved public communication strategy (website, Facebook, bulletin boards); Town to update boards monthly (consensus)
• Adopted monthly meeting schedule – one meeting per month, flexible to add more (consensus)
• Established simple majority vote as sufficient for committee decisions (consensus)
• Agreed to distribute smaller workbooks to simplify staff tasks (consensus)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for July 10, 2025 (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 7 pm passed 4‑0

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several land use applications, including a revised subdivision application and a conditional use permit. The board will also consider findings for the Turtle Run project.

• Revised subdivision application for Mills Stewart Realty
• Revised conditional use permit application for home renovations on Welchs Point Road
• Lakeside Motel Marina application
• Draft findings for Turtle Run completeness

The board unanimously adopted the May 28, 2025 minutes. It also voted unanimously to find the 67 Welches Point Road application complete. The board then moved to continue both the Welches Point Road and 77 Turtle Run Road items to the June 25, 2025 meeting for further amendment. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.

• Adopted May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Found 67 Welches Point Road application complete (unanimous)
• Continued 67 Welches Point Road item to June 25, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
• Continued 77 Turtle Run Road item to June 25, 2025 meeting (motion passed)

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The Downtown Revitalization Committee will review updates on short-term and long-term physical improvement projects. Members will also discuss fundraising ideas and a potential presence at Winthrop Heritage Day on July 26, 2025.

• Short-term physical improvement project regarding planters and benches
• Long-term physical improvement project regarding Mill Stream Trail
• Potential presence at Winthrop Heritage Day on 7.26.25
• Fundraising ideas

Cemetery Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

The committee approved the minutes from the April 8 and May 13, 2025 meetings with a 4‑0 vote. Members then voted 4‑0 to approve and submit the suggested revisions to the Cemetery Rules as amended. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved revised cemetery rules, submitted as amended (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee's tracking workbook. The body will also recap the WHS-MS Day of Caring.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC) tracking workbook
• WHS-MS Day of Caring recap
• Vote on April meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting. It resolved not to pursue parking or access to the Roger Guerette Community Trail from Apple Valley Crossing. Members assigned tasks to restore fallen trail signs and to meet with the Kennebec Land Trust about a trail connection. The commission noted a $2,469 balance in the town’s Special Revenue Fund for a trail‑committee project.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes
• Decided not to pursue parking and public access to Roger Guerette Trail from Apple Valley Crossing
• Assigned Marc Fortin to contact Cami Wilburt about reinstalling fallen trail signs
• Planned a fall meeting with Kennebec Land Trust Lands Committee to discuss a trail link to Mount Pisgah
• Noted $2,469 available in Special Revenue Fund for a Trail Committee Project

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting for fact gathering regarding an application to convert an existing motel and marina into individually owned condominium units. No deliberations or decisions will be made during this site visit.

• Site visit for 77 Turtle Run Road (Map 054 Lot 40) Lakeside Lodge and Marina
• Review of subdivision application by Mills Stewart Realty LLC to create condominium units
• Review of project location within the Shoreland Zone

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a special entertainment permit for Gringo’s Cantina. Members will also discuss the purchase of a mulcher head and set interest rates for delinquent and abated taxes for FY 26.

• Public hearing and vote on Gringo’s Cantina Special Entertainment Permit
• Proposed 7.5% interest rate for delinquent taxes for FY 26
• Proposed 3.5% interest rate for reimbursement of abated taxes
• Authorization of prepayment of taxes, including tax clubs
• Discussion of mulcher head purchase

Planning Board

The Board approved the minutes from the February 12 and February 26 meetings by unanimous vote. It scheduled a site visit for the Lakeside Hotel condominium project on Monday, June 9 at 7 PM. The Board directed staff to distribute project documents, have the applicant mark site features, and consult the Code Enforcement Officer on the definition of a bunkhouse. Future consideration of ordinance changes for accessory buildings was noted.

• Approved February 12 minutes – unanimous vote
• Approved February 26 minutes – unanimous vote
• Scheduled site visit for Lakeside Hotel condo project on June 9
• Staff to distribute latest project documents to Board members
• Applicant to mark/stake out buildings, units, and parking for site visit
• Staff to ask Code Enforcement Officer to clarify "bunkhouse" definition

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to adopt a member manual, development review guide documents, and application forms. The meeting includes a presentation on the Beginning With Habitat program regarding Winthrop's natural resources.

• Adoption of Planning Board member manual, development review guide documents, and application forms
• Beginning With Habitat presentation by Corinne Michaud-LeBlanc
• Scheduling of site visits for the June 11, 2025 meeting

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will hold public hearings regarding a school budget referendum and charter revision. The body will also consider the appointment of an ambulance chief and the disposal of relinquished firearms.

• Public hearing on Charter Revision/Charter Commission Member Election and School Budget Referendum
• Order 2025-06: Ratifying the appointment of Ambulance Chief Christopher Moretto
• Order 2025-05: Authorizing Winthrop Police Department to accept and dispose of relinquished firearms
• Approval of April 2025 disbursement warrants
• Confirmation of recommendations from the Appointments Committee

Planning Board

The board will review a building expansion application for 168 Upper Narrows Lane, as indicated by the attached documents. Also included are minutes from previous meetings for approval.

• Building expansion at 168 Upper Narrows Lane
• Approval of minutes from March 12, March 26, April 9, and April 23 meetings

The board unanimously accepted the conditional use permit application for 168 Upper Narrows Lane as complete. It also unanimously adopted the draft findings, requiring that trees to be removed around the garage be shown on the plan before a building permit is issued. No members of the public spoke during the hearing.

• Accepted 168 Upper Narrows Lane conditional use application (unanimous)
• Adopted draft findings with tree‑removal condition (unanimous)

Cemetery Committee

The committee voted unanimously to request three bids for gravel repairs at Glenside Cemetery, staying within the town‑council‑approved budget. It also approved awarding a $23,599 stone‑repair contract to Colette Monuments for East Winthrop Cemetery. Revisions to cemetery rules were discussed but will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved request for three gravel repair bids at Glenside Cemetery (4-0)
• Approved $23,599 stone repair contract with Colette Monuments for East Winthrop Cemetery (4-0)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will discuss the FY26 budget validation/referendum timeline and the proposed FY26 budget, including the Capital Improvement Plan. They will then vote on five budget resolutions: the FY26 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2025-1) and four school budgets (Resolutions 2025-2 through 2025-5 for PK-12, additional local funds, adult education, and nutrition). Additionally, the Council will discuss appointments to the Charter Commission and confirm two members to the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee.

• Vote on FY26 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2025-1)
• Vote on FY26 School Budgets (Resolutions 2025-2, 2025-3, 2025-4, 2025-5)
• Discussion of budget validation/referendum election timeline
• Discussion of proposed FY26 Capital Improvement Plan
• Appointment of Patricia Savory and Whitney Kahn to Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will discuss the proposed FY26 budget, including library, recreation, schools, Cobbossee Watershed District, and capital improvements. They will also discuss potential rent control ordinances for the Winthrop Lakes Estates Mobile Home Park. Additionally, the Council will consider a transient seller permit for Rebel Dogs and Charter Commission appointments.

• Discussion of proposed FY26 budget (library, recreation, schools, capital improvement)
• Discussion of rent control ordinances for Winthrop Lakes Estates Mobile Home Park
• Consideration of transient seller permit application from Rebel Dogs
• Consideration of Charter Commission appointments
• Consideration of March 2025 disbursement warrants

Planning Board

The agenda consists of procedural documents and reference materials. No specific projects, votes, or public hearing topics are listed in the provided text.

• Review of Planning Board Site Visit Protocol
• Review of PB Submittal Requirements
• Review of Conditional Use Review Process Outline
• Review of Planning Board Ordinance Navigation

Cemetery Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting (vote 3‑0‑1, Stevens abstained). It then voted 4‑0 to submit the draft Winthrop Cemetery Rules (dated Feb. 26, 2025) to the Town Council. The committee will present the rules to the Town Manager and offer a workshop for the Council before a vote.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (3-0-1, Stevens abstained)
• Approved submission of draft cemetery rules to Town Council (4-0)
• Decided to present rules to Town Manager and offer a workshop for Council consideration

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider a new liquor license application for Fast Eddies Drive In. They will discuss the draft comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) with the auditor, proposed Cemetery Committee expenditures, and the proposed FY26 budget for several departments. The council will also vote on minutes, tabled disbursement warrants, and appointments to town boards.

• Public hearing and vote on Fast Eddies Drive In new liquor license
• Discussion and acceptance of FY23-24 draft CAFR with auditor Jen Conners of RKO
• Discussion of proposed Cemetery Committee expenditures
• Discussion of proposed FY26 budget (Code Enforcement, Planner/Planning Board, General Assistance)
• Consideration of appointments: Larry Merrifield (Utility District), Priscilla Stevens (Cemetery Comm.), Roger Hanson (Zoning Board), Marc P.A. Fortin (Conservation Comm.)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed FY26 budget. The discussion will cover several municipal departments and the school system.

• Proposed FY26 budget discussion for Winthrop Public Schools
• Proposed FY26 budget discussion for Police Department
• Proposed FY26 budget discussion for Fire Department
• Proposed FY26 budget discussion for Public Works, Transfer Station, and Cemeteries
• Proposed FY26 budget discussion for Administrative / Central Services

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop featuring a discussion with Bill Monagle of the Cobbossee Watershed District. The board will also discuss the Planning Board application process.

• Discussion with Bill Monagle, Director of the Cobbossee Watershed District
• Discussion of the Planning Board application process

The Winthrop Planning Board met on March 26, 2025, and discussed the Cobbossee Watershed District and the board's application process. The meeting minutes were approved on May 14, 2025. No other decisions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (05/14/25)

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will hold public hearings and consider renewal applications for special entertainment permits for The Barn at Silver Oaks Estate and Tavern on the Hill 305. They will discuss the proposed FY26 budget, including revenues and capital improvements, and consider a funding request from Friends of Cobbossee Watershed. Other business includes ratifying department director appointments, approving disbursement warrants, and entering executive session for labor negotiations and personnel.

• Public hearing and consideration of special entertainment permit renewal for The Barn at Silver Oaks Estate
• Public hearing and consideration of special entertainment permit renewal for Tavern on the Hill 305
• Discussion of proposed FY26 budget including ambulance, town clerk, finance, and other departments
• Consideration of funding request from Friends of Cobbossee Watershed (amount not specified)
• Consideration of Order 2025-04 ratifying Town Manager's appointment of department directors

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss a preliminary conditional use permit application for 173 Narrows Pond Rd. The agenda also includes scheduled site visits.

• Preliminary conditional use permit application for 173 Narrows Pond Rd
• Planning Board site visits

The Winthrop Planning Board met on March 12, 2025, and discussed a conditional use permit application for a deck at 173 Narrows Pond Road, but no formal decision was made. The board also discussed officer elections, application requirements, the 2026 Capital Improvements Plan, and a zoning ordinance correction. The meeting adjourned without any substantive votes.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting

Cemetery Committee

The Winthrop Cemetery Committee agenda for March 11, 2025, lists only meeting materials — draft minutes from a prior meeting and copies of the current agenda — but no substantive discussion items. The meeting appears to be procedural, focusing on approving minutes and possibly addressing routine cemetery operations without any specific proposals or votes identified in the agenda.

• Review of draft minutes from February 25, 2025
• No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes listed

The committee approved a draft letter to the Town Council recommending 2025 uses of the Cemetery Trust Fund, with members Peter Nielsen and Conner McFarland to attend the Council meeting on March 31, 2025. A vote on proposed Cemetery Rules was postponed to the next meeting. The meeting was procedural and brief, with quorum barely achieved.

• Approved draft letter to Council on 2025 Cemetery Trust Fund uses (consensus)
• Postponed vote on proposed Cemetery Rules to next meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss updated Beginning with Habitat maps and the town's Open Space plan. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the Maine Farmland Trust.

• Updated Beginning with Habitat maps
• Maine Farmland Trust discussion
• Open Space plan

The Winthrop Conservation Commission approved the minutes from its January 13, 2025 meeting. Members discussed updated Beginning with Habitat maps and agreed to present them to the Planning Board on May 28. They also discussed an Open Space Plan, a potential farmer's market, and a Day of Caring invasive plant removal project with the high school. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from January 13, 2025 meeting
• Scheduled Beginning with Habitat maps presentation to Planning Board for May 28
• Agreed to participate in Day of Caring with Winthrop High School to remove invasive plants

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will discuss and consider funding requests for Winthrop Heritage Day and Friends of Cobbossee Watershed (amounts to be determined), a request to transfer $44,967 from the Tennis Court project fund to the Winthrop Sports Field Committee, and proposed updates to the Personnel Policy. They will also consider allowing PALS No-Kill Cat Shelter to use Maranacook Lake beach on May 10 for the 3rd annual Kitten Kerplunk, and granting authority to Elizabeth Peters to solicit sponsors and run summer concerts at Norcross Point. Additionally, the council will discuss capital improvements for Public Works and Ambulance Service.

• Funding requests for Winthrop Heritage Day and Friends of Cobbossee Watershed (amounts TBD)
• Transfer of $44,967 from Tennis Court project fund to Winthrop Sports Field Committee
• Allow PALS No-Kill Cat Shelter to use Maranacook Lake beach on May 10 for Kitten Kerplunk
• Authorize Elizabeth Peters to solicit sponsors and run summer concerts at Norcross Point
• Discussion of capital improvements for Public Works and Ambulance Service

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board will hold a workshop to discuss the Planning Board application process. No specific projects, rezonings, or public hearings are on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural with only a workshop and other business.

• Workshop on Planning Board application process

The Winthrop Planning Board met on February 26, 2025, and held a workshop to discuss several items, including a Commercial Business Ordinance navigation aide, conditional use permit application materials, and a proposed zoning amendment to clarify that Accessory Dwelling Units are not allowed in the Shoreland District. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting; it was purely informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

Cemetery Committee

This is a meeting of the Winthrop Cemetery Committee. The agenda consists solely of a list of attached documents, including draft rules and previous meeting minutes. No specific items for discussion or decision are outlined in the agenda text.

• Attached: CEMETERY_RULES_DRAFT_2.18.25.PDF
• Attached: CEMETERY_COMMITTEE_MINUTES_1.14.25_DRAFT.PDF
• Attached: CEMETERY_COMMITTEE_MEETING_MATERIALS_2.25.25.PDF

The Winthrop Cemetery Committee met on February 25, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January 14 meeting. They discussed a proposal to spend $23,599 from the Cemetery Trust Fund on stone repair in East Winthrop Cemetery, with plans to continue working with Colette Monuments. The committee also discussed road repairs in Glenside Cemetery, first proposed in 2021, and will make recommendations to the Town Council at a budget review on March 31. No final decisions were made on these items; the committee will vote on a clean copy of proposed rules at its next meeting on March 11.

• Approved minutes of Jan. 14, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Reviewed $23,599 stone repair proposal for East Winthrop Cemetery (no vote)
• Discussed Glenside Cemetery road repairs, awaiting budget estimate (no vote)
• Reviewed re-drafted proposed rules, vote deferred to March 11

Winthrop Utilities District

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. The Winthrop Utilities District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting, but no agenda items, reports, or actions are detailed in the provided notice.

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council is meeting on February 17, 2025, with an agenda consisting almost entirely of procedural items. The only substantive action is an executive session for personnel matters and consultations with legal counsel, authorized under state law. The meeting then adjourns.

• Executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A) for personnel matters and legal counsel consultations

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board meets to review submitted documents for a site plan application (Kaplan Electric) and a sketch plan (67 Welch). No decisions are recorded in the agenda; it appears to be a working session for document review.

• Review of Kaplan Electric commercial business site plan and parking lot design
• Sketch plan review for 67 Welch
• Phosphorus export analysis for Kaplan Electric site

The Winthrop Planning Board met on February 12, 2025, and reviewed two development applications but made no final decisions. The board considered a conditional use permit application from S&D Realty LLC to expand an existing building at 1388 US Route 202 and add a new cold storage warehouse. They also held a sketch plan discussion with Penny and Percy Shaw about replacing a single-family dwelling at 67 Welches Point Road. No votes were taken on either item.

• Reviewed conditional use permit application for 1388 US Route 202 expansion and new cold storage warehouse
• Discussed sketch plan for dwelling replacement at 67 Welches Point Road

Cobbossee Watershed Trustees

The Cobbossee Watershed District Board of Trustees will meet to review the FY2026 annual budget progress, receive updates on lake water levels and water quality, and discuss ongoing watershed protection projects. The board will also consider land use development reviews and hear the executive director's report. The meeting includes approval of the January financial report and other routine business.

• Annual Budget FY 2026 – Progress Report
• Torsey Pond Watershed Protection Project (CWA §319)
• Cobbossee Lake NPS Watershed Protection Project, Phase IV (CWA §319)
• Land Use Development Reviews
• Lake Water Levels & Water Quality Update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will vote on January meeting minutes and discuss the Open Space plan and the Maine Farmland Trust. The agenda also includes an announcement of a KLT Full Moon hike and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Vote on acceptance of January meeting minutes.
• Discussion with Maine Farmland Trust.
• Open Space plan discussion.
• KLT Full Moon hike on February 12 at Surry Hill, Fayette (registration required).

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings and consider amendments to the General Assistance and Traffic and Parking Control ordinances. The body will also review the FY26 Winthrop Public Schools Budget and personnel policy updates.

• Public hearing and consideration of amendments to the General Assistance Ordinance
• Public hearing and consideration of amendments to the Traffic and Parking Control Ordinance
• Proposed $2,500 funding for the Winthrop Food Pantry for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Presentation on the FY26 Winthrop Public Schools Budget by Superintendent Becky Foley
• Proposed updates to Chapter 6 of the Personnel Policy

Winthrop Utilities District

The Winthrop Utilities District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on February 10, 2025. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, indicating a procedural or administrative meeting.

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will discuss and possibly vote on a $1,500 funding request from the Winthrop Historical Society for Fiscal Year 2025-26. They will also discuss a proposed Code of Ethics and the Fire Department apparatus. Other items include introduction of police officers, council training, and appointment committee recommendations.

• Funding request from Winthrop Historical Society for $1,500
• Discussion and possible adoption of a Town Council Code of Ethics
• Introduction of Winthrop Police Department officers
• Discussion regarding Winthrop Fire Department apparatus
• Consideration of recommendations from the Appointments Committee

Winthrop Utilities District

The Winthrop Utilities District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions to be made.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold an executive session to discuss a poverty abatement application and consult with legal counsel. Following open session, they will consider granting tax abatement for case #2024-02, discuss a proposal for American Legion streetlamp banners on Main Street, and review possible ordinances on water discharge and recovery home housing funds. Other business includes updates to the Personnel Policy, committee appointments, council liaisons, and disbursement warrants.

• Consideration of poverty abatement for tax years 2022 and 2023 (case #2024-02)
• Discussion of American Legion proposal to place servicemember streetlamp banners on Main Street
• Discussion of possible ordinances: prohibiting water discharge onto streets/sidewalks and ensuring return of unused General Assistance housing funds from recovery homes
• Discussion of updates to Chapters 7-9 of the Town Personnel Policy
• Ratification of Chair’s appointments to Finance and Appointments Committees, and approval of council liaisons

Planning Board

The Winthrop Planning Board met on January 22, 2025, and held a discussion on the goals and objectives of the Winthrop Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee

The Winthrop Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will review December 2024 meeting minutes, hold a conversation with non-profit housing developers (Augusta Housing Authority and KVCAP), and discuss next steps for housing strategies. The meeting includes public comment periods and other business.

• Review and approve December 2024 meeting minutes
• Conversation with Non-Profit Housing Developers (Augusta Housing Authority and KVCAP)
• Next steps discussion on preferred housing strategies
• Public comment opportunities at start and end of meeting

Cemetery Committee

The Winthrop Cemetery Committee met on January 14, 2025, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They continued discussing draft rules for cemetery use, with changes to be incorporated by Mike Levey for future review. No substantive decisions were made; the committee also noted that no grant money was available for road repairs and planned to set a 2025 scope of work at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of Dec. 17, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Continued discussion of draft rules for cemetery use (Articles 6-12); changes to be incorporated by Mike Levey

Conservation Commission

The Winthrop Conservation Commission will vote on December meeting minutes, discuss a presentation to the Rotary Club, and review recommendations from the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. They will also consider a 2025 DEP Waste Diversion Grant and set the next meeting date.

• Vote on acceptance of December meeting minutes.
• Presentation to Winthrop Rotary Club in January.
• Review of recommendations from 2024 Comprehensive Plan.
• Discussion of 2025 DEP Waste Diversion Grant.
• Setting next meeting date (February 10, 2025, tentative).

The Winthrop Conservation Commission approved the December 9, 2024 minutes and reviewed recommendations from the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, focusing on short-term items. They discussed actions like improving Mt. Pisgah signage, developing an Open Space Plan, and reaching out to the Cobbossee Water District on water quality efforts. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning.

• Approved minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting
• Discussed improving Mt. Pisgah signage (Comp Plan Rec 1.7)
• Planned to seek funding for Open Space Plan development (Rec 2.3)
• Referred farmers market oversight to Downtown Revitalization Committee (Rec 6.1)
• Discussed vernal pool mapping and training (Rec 4.3)
• Agreed to reach out to Cobbossee Water District on water quality efforts (Rec 7.1, 7.2)
• Noted interest in DEP Waste Diversion Grant but missed deadline; will pursue future round

Planning Board

The provided agenda contains no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics. The document consists of procedural placeholders and references to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.

Town Council

The Winthrop Town Council will nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair, discuss cemetery burial fee updates proposed by the Cemetery Committee, and consider changes to Chapter 6 of the Town Personnel Policy. The Council will also vote on Order 2025-01 to appoint Anthony Wilson as Town Manager, approve previous meeting minutes, and confirm reappointments to the Planning Board and Cemetery Committee.

• Appointment of Anthony Wilson as Town Manager via Order 2025-01
• Discussion of cemetery burial fee updates from the Cemetery Committee
• Proposed changes to Chapter 6 of the Town of Winthrop Personnel Policy
• Nominations for Town Council Chair and Vice-Chair
• Reappointments: Brent McCarthy (Planning Board Associate) and Michael Levey (Cemetery Committee) through 2027