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July 20, 2021
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Tony Archinski, Jesse Forcier
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SPECIAL PERMIT SUBMITTALS
Accept the Amendment to Special Permit #19-4 application
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Amendment to Special Permit #19-4 application. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Amendment to Special Permit #19-4 application. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Accept the Renewal of Special Permit #06-04 Request
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Renewal of Special Permit #06-04 Request. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Renewal of Special Permit #06-04 Request. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
AGENDA ITEMS
Approve the One-Day Outdoor Beer and Wine License, Saturday August 21, 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 August 21, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. DiRocco stated that no local businesses have reach out to him regarding this event taking business away from others in the area. Mr. DiRocco stated that at some point the Board was going to need to consider how many of these licenses they would approve for one particular business. Mr. Archinski asked if these events have enhanced Lazy River Product's business? Mr. Cassotis stated yes. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the One-Day Outdoor Beer and Wine License, Saturday August 21, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. DiRocco stated that no local businesses have reach out to him regarding this event taking business away from others in the area. Mr. DiRocco stated that at some point the Board was going to need to consider how many of these licenses they would approve for one particular business. Mr. Archinski asked if these events have enhanced Lazy River Product's business? Mr. Cassotis stated yes. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Archinski)
Discussion
Approve the S Petition filed in Land Court by P J Keating Inc. for land located on Cross Road and for the purpose of Assenting to the Petition and the approval of Plan
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the S Petition filed in Land Court by P J Keating Inc. for land located on Cross Road and for the purpose of Assenting to the Petition and the approval of Plan. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the S Petition filed in Land Court by P J Keating Inc. for land located on Cross Road and for the purpose of Assenting to the Petition and the approval of Plan. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)
Approve the Stop Sign at Valley Road and Mills Drive, North
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Stop Sign at Valley Road and Mills Drive, North. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Stop Sign at Valley Road and Mills Drive, North. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Re-Appoint Juan Jerez as a Bonded Constable
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Re-Appoint Juan Jerez as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that this is her first Constable Re-Appointment request, had questions regarding the application, and was hoping to speak with Chief Bartlett tonight. Attorney Hall discussed the importance of seeing the five recommendation signatures on the application, especially the recommendation of an attorney. Attorney Hall explained that the Police Chief takes Constable Renewals very seriously. Mr. DiRocco discussed the history of Constables and previous Public Safety Sub-Committee meetings regarding the appointment and re-appointment of Constables. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Re-Appoint Juan Jerez as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that this is her first Constable Re-Appointment request, had questions regarding the application, and was hoping to speak with Chief Bartlett tonight. Attorney Hall discussed the importance of seeing the five recommendation signatures on the application, especially the recommendation of an attorney. Attorney Hall explained that the Police Chief takes Constable Renewals very seriously. Mr. DiRocco discussed the history of Constables and previous Public Safety Sub-Committee meetings regarding the appointment and re-appointment of Constables. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Re-Appoint Emma Amaro as a Bonded Constable
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Re-Appoint Emma Amaro as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Re-Appoint Emma Amaro as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Accept the $1,000 Donation from John H. McGann to be used for Services Offered at the Senior Center
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $1,000 Donation from John H. McGann to be used for Services Offered at the Senior Center. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $1,000 Donation from John H. McGann to be used for Services Offered at the Senior Center. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Accept the $2,100 Donation from Hearthstone Realty for a Peer Review of Wetlands located at 280 & 290 Spring Road
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to accept the $2,100 Donation from Hearthstone Realty for a Peer Review of Wetlands located at 280 & 290 Spring Road. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to accept the $2,100 Donation from Hearthstone Realty for a Peer Review of Wetlands located at 280 & 290 Spring Road. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Accept the $10,000 Donation from Day Associates, Inc., to be used to Purchase the Necessary Equipment required to maintain the Walking Trails within the Beaver Brook Farm Area
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the $10,000 Donation from Day Associates, Inc., to be used to Purchase the Necessary Equipment required to maintain the Walking Trails within the Beaver Brook Farm Area. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the $10,000 Donation from Day Associates, Inc., to be used to Purchase the Necessary Equipment required to maintain the Walking Trails within the Beaver Brook Farm Area. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Accept the $5,000 Donation from the Lowell Five to be used for either Fireworks or the Parade
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the $5,000 Donation from the Lowell Five to be used for either Fireworks or the Parade. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Forcier discussed the issues with having a fireworks location and stated that the last parade was virtual. Mrs. Vandal stated that the donation money would stay in the account until it is used for fireworks or an in-person parade. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the $5,000 Donation from the Lowell Five to be used for either Fireworks or the Parade. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Forcier discussed the issues with having a fireworks location and stated that the last parade was virtual. Mrs. Vandal stated that the donation money would stay in the account until it is used for fireworks or an in-person parade. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Archinski)
SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
Approve the Updated Economic Development Committee Charter
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Updated Economic Development Committee Charter. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Updated Economic Development Committee Charter. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of December 15, 2020
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of December 15, 2020. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of December 15, 2020. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Approve the Minutes of January 12,2021
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of January 12,2021. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of January 12,2021. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)
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)
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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