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June 15, 2021
2 meetings this evening, 10 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Dracut Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Tony Archinski, Jesse Forcier
Absent: None
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
PUBLIC HEARING
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Archinski)
Amend Special Permit #19-7 to allow the Change in Hours of Operation as presented
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Amend Special Permit #19-7 to allow the Change in Hours of Operation as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Amend Special Permit #19-7 to allow the Change in Hours of Operation as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Forcier)
Amended the License to Operate to allow the Change of Hours of Operation as presented
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Amended the License to Operate to allow the Change of Hours of Operation as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Amended the License to Operate to allow the Change of Hours of Operation as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Forcier)
AGENDA ITEMS
Approve the One-Day Outdoor Beer and Wine License, Saturday July 17, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the One-Day Outdoor Beer and Wine License, Saturday July 17, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed ; unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the One-Day Outdoor Beer and Wine License, Saturday July 17, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed ; unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Archinski)
Table the re-appointment of Brian Genest to the Dracut Access Television Board of Directors until the next meeting
A subsequent motion was made by Mr. Archinski to Table the Re-Appoint Request until the Next Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski discussed Mr. Genest's appoint to the Dracut Access Television (DATV) Board of Directors being a temporary appointment to fill a vacancy left by a past member resigning. Mr. Archinski discussed the Town always asking for volunteers and stated that he did not know the - DATV appointment was up. Mr. Archinski discussed giving other people the opportunity if they would like to serve. Mr. Forcier stated that Mr. Genest has done everything he has expected of him, is doing a great job and that he would not be voting to table as Mr. Genest is requesting to be reappointed. Mr. DiRocco agreed with Mr. Forcier and would not be voting to table the reappointment request. . Mr. Archinski called for a Roll Call Vote. Mrs. Genest called for the voting on Mr. Archinski's subsequent motion to Table the reappointment request until the next meeting: Mr. DiRocco - No, Mr. Forcier - No, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes and Mrs. Genest - No. Motion failed 2 to 3.
Yes: Archinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco, Forcier, Genest
From the minutes
“A subsequent motion was made by Mr. Archinski to Table the Re-Appoint Request until the Next Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski discussed Mr. Genest's appoint to the Dracut Access Television (DATV) Board of Directors being a temporary appointment to fill a vacancy left by a past member resigning. Mr. Archinski discussed the Town always asking for volunteers and stated that he did not know the - DATV appointment was up. Mr. Archinski discussed giving other people the opportunity if they would like to serve. Mr. Forcier stated that Mr. Genest has done everything he has expected of him, is doing a great job and that he would not be voting to table as Mr. Genest is requesting to be reappointed. Mr. DiRocco agreed with Mr. Forcier and would not be voting to table the reappointment request. . Mr. Archinski called for a Roll Call Vote. Mrs. Genest called for the voting on Mr. Archinski's subsequent motion to Table the reappointment request until the next meeting: Mr. DiRocco - No, Mr. Forcier - No, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes and Mrs. Genest - No. Motion failed 2 to 3..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Re-appoint Brian Genest to the Dracut Access Television Board of Directors
Mr. Forcier called for a Roll Call Vote. Mrs. Genest called for the voting on Mr. DiRocco's . motion to Re-Appoint Brian Genest to the Dracut Access Television Board of Directors: Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes, Mr. Archinski - No, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - No Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that she would like to discuss why she was voting no on the - motion to reappoint Mr. Genest. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that she originally voted no as she feels as though the Board did not follow the process as there was a second candidate that appeared to be qualified. . 4 Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed the appearance of a conflict being just the same as a conflict and husband and wife is a conflict in her opinion. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that this appointee represents the Board of Selectmen and she expects more integrity from appointees. Mrs. Genest stated for the record, that she did file the appropriate paperwork with the State Ethics Commission and the Town, which gives her the right to vote on anything DATV related. Mrs. Genest voted Yes. Motion passed 3 to 2.
Yes: DiRocco, Forcier, GenestNo: Archinski, Santiago-HutchingsThe roll call (DiRocco yes, Forcier yes, Archinski no, Santiago-Hutchings no) stops for discussion; the minutes then record “Mrs. Genest voted Yes. Motion passed 3 to 2.”
From the minutes
“Mr. Forcier called for a Roll Call Vote. Mrs. Genest called for the voting on Mr. DiRocco's . motion to Re-Appoint Brian Genest to the Dracut Access Television Board of Directors: Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes, Mr. Archinski - No, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - No Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that she would like to discuss why she was voting no on the - motion to reappoint Mr. Genest. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that she originally voted no as she feels as though the Board did not follow the process as there was a second candidate that appeared to be qualified. . 4 Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed the appearance of a conflict being just the same as a conflict and husband and wife is a conflict in her opinion. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that this appointee represents the Board of Selectmen and she expects more integrity from appointees. Mrs. Genest stated for the record, that she did file the appropriate paperwork with the State Ethics Commission and the Town, which gives her the right to vote on anything DATV related. Mrs. Genest voted Yes. Motion passed 3 to 2..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of November 10, 2020
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of November 10, 2020. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Forcier, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: DiRocco
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of November 10, 2020. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Dracut Board of Selectmen · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Alison Genest, Jesse Forcier, Joseph DiRocco, Tony Archinski, Heather Santiago-Hutchings
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
AGENDA ITEM
Nominate Mr. James Nolan to Fill the Vacated Dracut Library Trustee Seat
Motion made by Ms. Verville to Nominate Mr. James Nolan to Fill the Vacated Dracut Library Trustee Seat. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously with Mrs. Genest calling for a Roll Call Vote: . Dr. Trouville - Yes, Ms. Verville - Yes, Mr. Flaherty - Yes, Ms. Mayall - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes.
Joint vote of the Board of Selectmen and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Board of Selectmen members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Ms. Verville, who is not a member of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Verville to Nominate Mr. James Nolan to Fill the Vacated Dracut Library Trustee Seat. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously with Mrs. Genest calling for a Roll Call Vote: . Dr. Trouville - Yes, Ms. Verville - Yes, Mr. Flaherty - Yes, Ms. Mayall - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (second: Forcier)
ADJOURMENT
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, 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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