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Dracut Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

March 22, 2022

18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The minutes list Tony Archinski as absent.

Present: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Jesse Forcier

Absent: Tony Archinski

Every vote, in order

AGENDA ITEMS

Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Statement of Interest for the Greenmont Avenue School

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Statement of Interest for the Greenmont Avenue School. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings read the following motion: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on March 22, 2022, prior to the Statement of Interest submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen, of the Town of Dracut, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 9, 2022 for the Greenmont Avenue School located at 37 Greenmont Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future [number (5) replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility]; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Dracut Public Schools to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Statement of Interest for the Greenmont Avenue School. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings read the following motion: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on March 22, 2022, prior to the Statement of Interest submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen, of the Town of Dracut, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 9, 2022 for the Greenmont Avenue School located at 37 Greenmont Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future [number (5) replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility]; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Dracut Public Schools to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously with a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Forcier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve a One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License on Saturday, April 16th, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve a One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License on Saturday, April 16th, 2022 from 1:00 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 a One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License on Saturday, April 16th, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Continue the Public Hearing until April 12, 2022

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Continue the Public Hearing until April 12, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Continue the Public Hearing until April 12, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue the Public Hearing until April 12, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue the Public Hearing until April 12, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Transfer of the Section 15, Off Premises Retail Packaged Goods/Wines & Malt License and Common Victualler's License from Ishprasad Corp., d/b/a Nason's Quick Mart, to TRN Market, Inc....

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Transfer of the Section 15, Off Premises Retail Packaged Goods/Wines & Malt License and Common Victualler's License from Ishprasad Corp., d/b/a Nason's Quick Mart, to TRN Market, Inc. d/b/a Nason's Quick Mart, Rui Costa, Manager. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Transfer of the Section 15, Off Premises Retail Packaged Goods/Wines & Malt License and Common Victualler's License from Ishprasad Corp., d/b/a Nason's Quick Mart, to TRN Market, Inc. d/b/a Nason's Quick Mart, Rui Costa, Manager. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Change of Category of the Section 15, Off Premises Retail Packaged Goods/Wine & Malt License to a Section 15, Off Premises Retail Packaged Goods/All Alcoholic Beverages License, Mayank...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Change of Category of the Section 15, Off Premises Retail Packaged Goods/Wine & Malt License to a Section 15, Off Premises Retail Packaged Goods/All Alcoholic Beverages License, Mayank Patel, Manager. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Change of Category of the Section 15, Off Premises Retail Packaged Goods/Wine & Malt License to a Section 15, Off Premises Retail Packaged Goods/All Alcoholic Beverages License, Mayank Patel, Manager. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premise, All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler's License and Juke Box License from Rastan, Inc. d/b/a Blue Angus Cafe to Don Tito's Mexican...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premise, All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler's License and Juke Box License from Rastan, Inc. d/b/a Blue Angus Cafe to Don Tito's Mexican Grill, Gilbert Martinez, Manager. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premise, All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler's License and Juke Box License from Rastan, Inc. d/b/a Blue Angus Cafe to Don Tito's Mexican Grill, Gilbert Martinez, Manager. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Continue the Public Hearing until April 12, 2022

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Continue the Public Hearing until April 12, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Continue the Public Hearing until April 12, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Santiago-Hutchings)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises All Alcoholic Beverages License and Common Victualler's License from Furtado Brothers Italia, Inc. d/b/a Scola's Restaurant, to Corbin & Patel...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises All Alcoholic Beverages License and Common Victualler's License from Furtado Brothers Italia, Inc. d/b/a Scola's Restaurant, to Corbin & Patel Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a Scola's, Andrew Corbin, Manager. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises All Alcoholic Beverages License and Common Victualler's License from Furtado Brothers Italia, Inc. d/b/a Scola's Restaurant, to Corbin & Patel Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a Scola's, Andrew Corbin, Manager. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

AGENDA ITEM (CONT'D)

The sale of the $1,865,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2022 Bonds of the Town dated March 30, 2022 (the

Minutes, page 8

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings read the following motion into the record: I move that the sale of the $1,865,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2022 Bonds of the Town dated March 30, 2022 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC, at the price of $2,047,959.42 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on March 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as outline in the Vote of the Board of Selectmen prepared by Bond Counsel. Such vote will be entered into the record with the minutes of this meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings read the following motion into the record: I move that the sale of the $1,865,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2022 Bonds of the Town dated March 30, 2022 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC, at the price of $2,047,959.42 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on March 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as outline in the Vote of the Board of Selectmen prepared by Bond Counsel. Such vote will be entered into the record with the minutes of this meeting. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Forcier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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Accept the $8,212.86 Donation from the Friends of the Dracut Elderly to Purchase New Chairs for the Senior Center Library

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $8,212.86 Donation from the Friends of the Dracut Elderly to Purchase New Chairs for the Senior Center Library. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $8,212.86 Donation from the Friends of the Dracut Elderly to Purchase New Chairs for the Senior Center Library. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Extend the Beaver Brook Farm Development Discretionary Ad- Hoc Sub-Committee for an Additional Six Months with Indefinite Member Terms

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Extend the Beaver Brook Farm Development Discretionary Ad- Hoc Sub-Committee for an Additional Six Months with Indefinite Member Terms. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if this Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee would become a permanent Committee? Mrs. Genest stated that they could in the future. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed adding At-Large Members to the Sub-Committee. Mrs. Genest stated that they would like to keep the Sub-Committee as is for now, but could change the Membership later. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Extend the Beaver Brook Farm Development Discretionary Ad- Hoc Sub-Committee for an Additional Six Months with Indefinite Member Terms. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if this Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee would become a permanent Committee? Mrs. Genest stated that they could in the future. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed adding At-Large Members to the Sub-Committee. Mrs. Genest stated that they would like to keep the Sub-Committee as is for now, but could change the Membership later. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approve the Minutes of November 23, 2021

Minutes, page 11

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of November 23, 2021. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of November 23, 2021. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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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