Marc Chapdelaine for Town Council - Precinct 2
ABOUT ME
why I AM RUNNING
why I AM RUNNING
I moved to Winthrop 12 years ago with my wife and we are raising three children ages 5, 7 and 9. I have also recently moved my law practice to French Square.
I bring varied experience to the Town Council with over 20 years as an attorney. As an attorney, I serve my clients by helping them navigate the zoning laws and negotiating beneficia
I moved to Winthrop 12 years ago with my wife and we are raising three children ages 5, 7 and 9. I have also recently moved my law practice to French Square.
I bring varied experience to the Town Council with over 20 years as an attorney. As an attorney, I serve my clients by helping them navigate the zoning laws and negotiating beneficial contracts on their behalf. I understand the law and know how to negotiate. I will bring my best efforts to preserve, maintain and improve our Town.
Since moving to Winthrop in 2011, I have been involved in our community. I have served as the Chair of the Board of Licensing from 2018-2021.
In January 2022, I accepted an appointment to the Chair of the Winthrop Ordinance Review Committee. In this capacity, I led a comprehensive review and report on Winthrop's Charter, Rules and Ordinances, examining and proposing ways that our local government can be more effective and reflective of our community's needs. This comprehensive review resulted in a firm grasp of our Town's Charter and Ordinances.
And in June 2023, I accepted an appointment as a member of the Board of Appeals.
In addition, I currently serve as President of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, where I work to improve and strengthen our local businesses.
why I AM RUNNING
why I AM RUNNING
why I AM RUNNING
I am running for Town Council, because I know I can protect, preserve and improve our Town. Preserving our sense of community and building a home for my children motivated me to run for the Precinct 2 seat.
Winthrop is an island flanked by Revere and East Boston. We hold Suffolk County's water treatment facility and 1/3 of Logan Airpor
I am running for Town Council, because I know I can protect, preserve and improve our Town. Preserving our sense of community and building a home for my children motivated me to run for the Precinct 2 seat.
Winthrop is an island flanked by Revere and East Boston. We hold Suffolk County's water treatment facility and 1/3 of Logan Airport's runways rest on Winthrop's soil.
In the next four years, our Town Council faces the negotiation of contracts for a state-of-the-art Rec Center at the old Middle School, a new firehouse, the renewal of the MWRA Mitigation Agreement and the MassPort PILOT Agreement.
We are at a serious juncture in our town's history. The next four years will shape Winthrop's next half-century. As a Town Councilor, I will be in a position to advocate for our community and protect and preserve the town we call home.
If elected by the voters of Precinct 2, I will bring my experience to our Town Council and work to maximize the benefit of these negotiations for all of Winthrop.
schools
why I AM RUNNING
ENDORSEMENTS
As a parent of three young children, I am concerned by recent studies that rank our school system in the bottom third in Massachusetts. Our children deserve better. I see my role as Town Councilor as an opportunity to apply my energy and talent for the benefit of Winthrop Public Schools.
I will work to ensure that our students have acce
As a parent of three young children, I am concerned by recent studies that rank our school system in the bottom third in Massachusetts. Our children deserve better. I see my role as Town Councilor as an opportunity to apply my energy and talent for the benefit of Winthrop Public Schools.
I will work to ensure that our students have access to quality education, modern facilities, and extracurricular activities that help them thrive. We are fortunate to have new and state of the art school buildings, but we also need to allocate funds to maintain these properties in good repair.
I will fight to keep our class sizes small. I support the elimination of User Fees for sports, music and the arts. I support initiatives that foster improvement in the areas of special education, our foreign language programs, math and English proficiency, Advanced Placement opportunities, and overall college and trade school readiness. I will work with the school district to address any infrastructure needs and ensure our schools remain safe and are conducive to providing the best education for our children.
As a Town Councilor, I will work to maximize the Town’s funding of our school system to provide the School Committee with the resources necessary to implement programs that will enhance the education of our students.
Winthrop Schools need more money--plain and simple. Winthrop schools are staffed by amazing teachers and populated by talented young minds ready to lead us into a bright future. While this should be enough for Winthrop schools to succeed, it is not. Sadly, Winthrop schools rank in the bottom third of Massachusetts schools, behind Malden and Revere. Why? The answer is simple: more money.
Malden and Revere get more Chapter 70 aid from the state for their schools than Winthrop does, way more – Revere gets over $84 million in Chapter 70 aid; Malden gets more than $54 million. Last year, Winthrop received about $8 million in Chapter 70 aid from the state. And Winthrop Public Schools paid the price.
As an attorney, I know how to get more money for my clients. As your Town Councilor, I will put my knowledge to work for you and your children by getting more money for Winthrop Public Schools and give our Superintendent and School Committee the tools they need to deliver our kids the first-class education that they deserve.
ENDORSEMENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ENDORSEMENTS
I am humbled to receive endorsements and the following words of support from such respected members of our Winthrop Community:
Robert Travaglini, President of the Massachusetts Senate (2003-2007)
Marc has all the qualities necessary to move Winthrop forward in these challenging times. He is smart, sincere, focused and caring. He is the ty
I am humbled to receive endorsements and the following words of support from such respected members of our Winthrop Community:
Robert Travaglini, President of the Massachusetts Senate (2003-2007)
Marc has all the qualities necessary to move Winthrop forward in these challenging times. He is smart, sincere, focused and caring. He is the type of person you want making decisions on your behalf that will safeguard the interest and the attractiveness of the entire community. I wholeheartedly endorse his candidacy and encourage my friends to vote for Marc on November 7th.
Jim Letterie, Town Council President (2021-Present)
Marc is a highly intelligent and articulate individual who possesses a keen understanding of the issues our town faces. His ability to communicate effectively and think critically makes him not only an excellent attorney but more importantly great Councilor for Precinct 2.
Ron Vecchia, Town Council President (2017-2019)
I have worked with Marc on the town's Board of License for many years. Marc has proven himself as a leader, a listener and one open to new diverse ideas that will continue to move this town forward. I urge voters in Precinct 2 to elect Marc to the Town Council.
Peter Gill, Town Council President (2011-2015)
I have observed Marc from his time as Chairman of the Licensing Board and the Ordinance Review Committee. He has consistently arrived prepared, displays good judgment and conducts himself as a true professional. Please join me in supporting Marc for Town Council.
Gus Martucci, School Committee
I am endorsing Marc Chapdelaine for Winthrop Town Councilor Precinct 2, I am very impressed with his character, energy, his willingness to get involved and his love for this town. He has served on several committees in town including the Ordinance Review Committee, he has children in the WPS, he is the current President of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce… [H]is energy and his caring deeply for this community makes him the best person to move our town forward. Precinct 2 residents please vote for Marc Chapdelaine!
Joe Clark, Past Member of Board of Licensing
I served on the Board of Licensing with Marc for 3 years. He was always prepared for our meetings and led in a professional way. Marc is extremely knowledgeable and he has the unique ability to unite people. He will be a very welcome addition to the Town Council.
Karin Chavis, Member of Citizen’s Finance Committee
Marc is knowledgeable, responsible and the right candidate for Precinct 2 Councilor. We need someone who will listen to all scenarios and offer solutions to items presented to the Council. Marc will do this and assist the Council in moving ahead in the right direction.
Sean Donahue, Attorney
Marc Chapdelaine is an effective, proven leader in local government. If you really want your vote to count in this election, vote Marc Chapdelaine. He is articulate, intelligent, and committed to the Town of Winthrop. Get the biggest bang for your vote, vote for Marc Chapdelaine!
Development
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
If elected, I will promote your best interests in the development of Winthrop. Where we live can influence our health, our economic potential, and our children’s future. Everyone in Winthrop deserves the opportunity to realize the dream of living somewhere affordable, convenient, beautiful, and safe.
The investments that we make in the de
If elected, I will promote your best interests in the development of Winthrop. Where we live can influence our health, our economic potential, and our children’s future. Everyone in Winthrop deserves the opportunity to realize the dream of living somewhere affordable, convenient, beautiful, and safe.
The investments that we make in the development of Winthrop today will bear fruit that will nourish the lives of our children and grandchildren tomorrow. The site of the old middle school, the building of a new fire station, these are important decisions that require serious consideration. Precinct 2 needs a strong advocate at the negotiation for these development contracts.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
My vision for the site does not include the use of taxpayer funds. Sources of funding can be derived from a combination of entering lease agreements that the Town can borrow against, grant money, the use of mitigation funds, and/or a private-public partnership to develop the site into a facility that can be an asset to all.
I support the i
My vision for the site does not include the use of taxpayer funds. Sources of funding can be derived from a combination of entering lease agreements that the Town can borrow against, grant money, the use of mitigation funds, and/or a private-public partnership to develop the site into a facility that can be an asset to all.
I support the immediate redevelopment of the old Middle School site. The portion of the site that faces Waldemar Ave should carve out four single-family house lots. The revenue from the sale of the lots will cover the majority of the cost of demolition and removal of the existing structure. The remainder of the parcel should consist of a first-class facility, including available rental space to house a gym, a pool, an indoor track, basketball courts, indoor soccer/lacrosse, arts and more.
Whether the current proposal for a privately built Rec Center comes to fruition or whether another model emerges, I will advocate for the residents of Winthrop, young and old, to have ample access to the future facility.