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January 12, 2021
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes say the meeting was held remotely; votes were taken by roll call.
Present: Jesse Forcier, Alison Genest, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Joseph DiRocco, Tony Archinski
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
INTRODUCTIONS
Accept the Special Permit Application for Use Car Sales at 20 Victory Lane, Unit 2
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Special Permit Application for Use Car Sales at 20 Victory Lane, Unit 2. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Special Permit Application for Use Car Sales at 20 Victory Lane, Unit 2. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
AGENDA ITEMS
Accept the $5,000 Donation from the Lowell Five, $750 Donation from Farmer Dave and $1,500 Donation from Shaw Farm
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $5,000 Donation from the Lowell Five, $750 Donation from Farmer Dave and $1,500 Donation from Shaw Farm. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $5,000 Donation from the Lowell Five, $750 Donation from Farmer Dave and $1,500 Donation from Shaw Farm. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Genest)
Accept the $500 Donation from the Lowell Five
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $500 Donation from the Lowell Five. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $500 Donation from the Lowell Five. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Genest)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the installation of (1) JO Pole #123-50 on Broadway Road beginning at a point approximately 550 feet west of the centerline of the intersection of Methuen Road and continuing approximately...
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the installation of (1) JO Pole #123-50 on Broadway Road beginning at a point approximately 550 feet west of the centerline of the intersection of Methuen Road and continuing approximately 20 feet in a north direction. Install midspan pole #123-50 for installation of new line regulator. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski- Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the installation of (1) JO Pole #123-50 on Broadway Road beginning at a point approximately 550 feet west of the centerline of the intersection of Methuen Road and continuing approximately 20 feet in a north direction. Install midspan pole #123-50 for installation of new line regulator. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski- Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Genest)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Genest)
Approve the Special Permit for Heavy Truck Repair at 13 Chuck Drive, Unit 1
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit for Heavy Truck Repair at 13 Chuck Drive, Unit 1. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit for Heavy Truck Repair at 13 Chuck Drive, Unit 1. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Genest)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Genest)
Amend the Special Permit to Allow Growing, Processing and Selling of Medical Cannabis and Medical Cannabis Products
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Amend the Special Permit to Allow Growing, Processing and Selling of Medical Cannabis and Medical Cannabis Products. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Amend the Special Permit to Allow Growing, Processing and Selling of Medical Cannabis and Medical Cannabis Products. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: Genest, second: DiRocco)
Amend the License to Operate
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Amend the License to Operate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Amend the License to Operate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Genest)
AGENDA ITEMS (CONT'D)
Approve the Change of Hours to Allow Beer and Wine to be Sold on Sunday's starting at 10:00 a.m. at Hannaford's
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Change of Hours to Allow Beer and Wine to be Sold on Sunday's starting at 10:00 a.m. at Hannaford's. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Change of Hours to Allow Beer and Wine to be Sold on Sunday's starting at 10:00 a.m. at Hannaford's. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: Genest, second: DiRocco)
Support Recognizing January 24th - 30th, 2021 as School Choice Week in Dracut
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Support Recognizing January 24th - 30th, 2021 as School Choice Week in Dracut. Motion seconded by Mts. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Support Recognizing January 24th - 30th, 2021 as School Choice Week in Dracut. Motion seconded by Mts. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of September 8, 2020
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of September 8, 2020. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of September 8, 2020. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
ADJOURMENT
Adjourn
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mr. Forcier - Yes..” (Motion: Genest, second: DiRocco)
From the Dracut Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Board of Selectmen). We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Board of Selectmen photos): The Lowell Sun — Kristie Wohlander and Heather Santiago-Hutchings (courtesy photos, April 2026), Don Plummer and Josh Taylor (courtesy photos, May 2024), Tony Archinski (Cameron Morsberger, May 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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