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September 14, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 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
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Recommend the Town Manager's Appointment of Rich Patterson as the Dracut Fire Chief
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Recommend the Town Manager's Appointment of Rich Patterson as the Dracut Fire Chief. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that he would have been o.k. with any of the three candidates and his happy - with the Appointment. Mrs. Genest stated that she agreed whole heartily. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Recommend the Town Manager's Appointment of Rich Patterson as the Dracut Fire Chief. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that he would have been o.k. with any of the three candidates and his happy - with the Appointment. Mrs. Genest stated that she agreed whole heartily. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Reduce the Quorum from 200 to not less than 100 at the November 1, 2021 Town Meeting
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Reduce the Quorum from 200 to not less than 100 at the November 1, 2021 Town Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Reduce the Quorum from 200 to not less than 100 at the November 1, 2021 Town Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Approve the One-Day Outdoor Beer and Wine License, Saturday, October 16th, 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, October 16th, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the One-Day Outdoor Beer and Wine License, Saturday, October 16th, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Approve the 5K/Duathlon, Saturday, October 2, 2021, starting at 10:00 a.m. from Dillon McAnespie Park, 2169 Lakeview Avenue
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the 5K/Duathlon, Saturday, October 2, 2021, starting at 10:00 a.m. from Dillon McAnespie Park, 2169 Lakeview Avenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the 5K/Duathlon, Saturday, October 2, 2021, starting at 10:00 a.m. from Dillon McAnespie Park, 2169 Lakeview Avenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Approve the Livery License for Euro-American Staffing, Inc., 65 Trout Brook Road
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Livery License for Euro-American Staffing, Inc., 65 Trout Brook Road. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Livery License for Euro-American Staffing, Inc., 65 Trout Brook Road. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Approve the Block Party, Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 57 & 67 Faith Avenue
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Block Party, Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 57 & 67 Faith Avenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Block Party, Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 57 & 67 Faith Avenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Forcier)
Execute the Confirmatory Deed for 16 Tremwood Road from the Town of Dracut to Dimitrios M. Zygouris
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Execute the Confirmatory Deed for 16 Tremwood Road from the Town of Dracut to Dimitrios M. Zygouris. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Execute the Confirmatory Deed for 16 Tremwood Road from the Town of Dracut to Dimitrios M. Zygouris. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)
Direct Attorney Hall to Enter into Contract Negotiations with DATV
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Direct Attorney Hall to Enter into Contract Negotiations with DATV. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Direct Attorney Hall to Enter into Contract Negotiations with DATV. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of March 23, 2021
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 23, 2021. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Forcier abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Forcier
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 23, 2021. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Forcier abstained from voting..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)
Approve the Minutes of April 13, 2021
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of April 13, 2021. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of April 13, 2021. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Approve the Minutes of April 27, 2021 Joint Board of Selectmen & School Committee Meeting
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of April 27, 2021 Joint Board of Selectmen & School Committee Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of April 27, 2021 Joint Board of Selectmen & School Committee Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Approve the Minutes of April 27, 2021
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of April 27, 2021. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of April 27, 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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