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December 21, 2021
4 recorded votes, 1 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: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Tony Archinski, Jesse Forcier
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tony Archinski recused himself from one item.
Every vote, in order
AGENDA ITEMS
Ratify the Animal Control Appointment of Thomas Tzimos
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Ratify the Animal Control Appointment of Thomas Tzimos. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Ratify the Animal Control Appointment of Thomas Tzimos. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Ratify the NEPBA Patrol Unit 4A Contract
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Ratify the NEPBA Patrol Unit 4A Contract. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked how much the shift differential would cost? Mrs. Vandal stated approximately $13,000. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if it was within the budget? Mrs. Vandal stated yes. ! Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Forcier -- Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes.
Yes: DiRocco, Forcier, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Tony Archinski recused himself from this item, so Tony Archinski is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Ratify the NEPBA Patrol Unit 4A Contract. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked how much the shift differential would cost? Mrs. Vandal stated approximately $13,000. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if it was within the budget? Mrs. Vandal stated yes. ! Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Forcier -- Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)
Approve/Release the Request for Proposal for Town Counsel
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve/Release the Request for Proposal for Town Counsel. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve/Release the Request for Proposal for Town Counsel. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski- Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski- Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
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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