MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 22, 2022
18 recorded votes, 2 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 Request for Special Permit #20-3
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Amendment Request for Special Permit #20-3. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Amendment Request for Special Permit #20-3. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Archinski)
Accept the Amendment Request for Special Permit #16-6
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Amendment Request for Special Permit #16-6. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Amendment Request for Special Permit #16-6. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)
PUBLIC HEARING
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Forcier)
Approve the Special Permit
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
AGENDA ITEMS
Approve the Common Victualler's License
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Approve the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Archinski)
Accept the Donation of Grooming Care for Dracut Police K9 Viper
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Accept the Donation of Grooming Care for Dracut Police K9 Viper. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Accept the Donation of Grooming Care for Dracut Police K9 Viper. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Forcier)
Expand the Economic Development Committee to a 9 Member Committee with 5 Community Members being At-Large Members
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Expand the Economic Development Committee to a 9 Member Committee with 5 Community Members being At-Large Members. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Forcier, GenestNo: Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Expand the Economic Development Committee to a 9 Member Committee with 5 Community Members being At-Large Members. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Forcier)
Appoint Jenniffer Rogers to the Economic Development Committee
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Jenniffer Rogers to the Economic Development Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Jenniffer Rogers to the Economic Development Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Appoint Meaghan St. Jean to the Economic Development Committee
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Meaghan St. Jean to the Economic Development Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Meaghan St. Jean to the Economic Development Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Appoint Rebecca Duda to the Economic Development Committee
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Rebecca Duda to the Economic Development Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Rebecca Duda to the Economic Development Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve and Sign the Dracut Access Television Contract
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve and Sign the Dracut Access Television Contract. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. Forcier thanked Attorney Hall for his work on the agreement and stated that he was content with the agreement. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve and Sign the Dracut Access Television Contract. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. Forcier thanked Attorney Hall for his work on the agreement and stated that he was content with the agreement. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Rescind the RFP contingent upon if the Contract comes back with no changes and is signed by the DATV Board of Directors
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Rescind the RFP contingent upon if the Contract comes back with no changes and is signed by the DATV Board of Directors. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Rescind the RFP contingent upon if the Contract comes back with no changes and is signed by the DATV Board of Directors. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
MESSAGE BOARD
Nominate the Firm of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane as Town Counsel
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Nominate the Firm of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane as Town Counsel. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Forcier and Mr. Archinski discussed their positives with Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and - Lehane. Mrs. Genest stated that Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane was her first choice as well. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Nominate the Firm of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane as Town Counsel. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Forcier and Mr. Archinski discussed their positives with Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and - Lehane. Mrs. Genest stated that Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane was her first choice as well. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Archinski)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of November 9, 2021
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of November 9, 2021. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mr. Forcier and Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: DiRocco, Forcier
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of November 9, 2021. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mr. Forcier and Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Forcier)
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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