MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 10, 2022
40 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Tony Archinski, Jennifer Kopcinski
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
RE-ORGANIZATION
Elect Tony Archinski as Chairman
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Nominate Tony Archinski as Chairman. Mts. Santiago-Hutchings stated that there is no need for a second to the motion per Roberts Rules. Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Nominate Alison Genest as Chairman. Mrs. Genest called for a vote on Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings Nomination of Tony Archinski for Chairman. The motion failed 2 to 3, with Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voting yes and Mr. DiRocco, Mrs. Kopcinski and Mrs. Genest voting no.
Yes: Archinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco, Genest, KopcinskiMrs. Santiago-Hutchings said no second was needed for a nomination; Mr. DiRocco then nominated Alison Genest, and the Chair called a vote on each nomination in turn.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Nominate Tony Archinski as Chairman. Mts. Santiago-Hutchings stated that there is no need for a second to the motion per Roberts Rules. Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Nominate Alison Genest as Chairman. Mrs. Genest called for a vote on Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings Nomination of Tony Archinski for Chairman. The motion failed 2 to 3, with Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voting yes and Mr. DiRocco, Mrs. Kopcinski and Mrs. Genest voting no..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings)
Elect Alison Genest as Chairman (nominated by Mr. DiRocco)
Mrs. Genest called for a vote on Mr. DiRocco's Nomination of Alison Genest for Chairman. The motion passed 3 to 2, with Mr. DiRocco, Mrs. Kopcinski and Mrs. Genest voting yes. Mrs. : Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voting no.
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, KopcinskiNo: Archinski, Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Mrs. Genest called for a vote on Mr. DiRocco's Nomination of Alison Genest for Chairman. The motion passed 3 to 2, with Mr. DiRocco, Mrs. Kopcinski and Mrs. Genest voting yes. Mrs. : Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voting no..” (Motion: DiRocco)
Nominate Joseph DiRocco as Vice-Chairman
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Nominate Joseph DiRocco as Vice-Chairman. Mrs. Genest called for a vote on Mrs. Kopcinski's Nomination of Joseph DiRocco for Vice- Chairman. The motion passed 3-1-1, with Mrs. Kopcinski, Mrs. Genest and Mr. DiRocco voting yes, Mr. Archinski voting no and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voting present.
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, KopcinskiNo: ArchinskiAbstained: Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Heather Santiago-Hutchings voted “present”; Heather Santiago-Hutchings is shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Nominate Joseph DiRocco as Vice-Chairman. Mrs. Genest called for a vote on Mrs. Kopcinski's Nomination of Joseph DiRocco for Vice- Chairman. The motion passed 3-1-1, with Mrs. Kopcinski, Mrs. Genest and Mr. DiRocco voting yes, Mr. Archinski voting no and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voting present..” (Motion: Kopcinski)
Nominate Jennifer Kopcinski as Clerk
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Nominate Jennifer Kopcinski as Clerk. Mrs. Genest called for a vote on Mr. DiRocco's Nomination of Jennifer Kopcinski as Clerk. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Nominate Jennifer Kopcinski as Clerk. Mrs. Genest called for a vote on Mr. DiRocco's Nomination of Jennifer Kopcinski as Clerk. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco)
PUBLIC HEARING
Continue the Public Hearing until May 24, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue the Public Hearing until May 24, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue the Public Hearing until May 24, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
AGENDA ITEMS
Approve the Pledge and Assignment of License on the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License to Furtado Brothers Italia, Inc
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Pledge and Assignment of License on the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License to Furtado Brothers Italia, Inc. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Pledge and Assignment of License on the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License to Furtado Brothers Italia, Inc. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Accept the Donations Totaling $750.00 from the Family and Friends of Charles R. Burgess
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Donations Totaling $750.00 from the Family and Friends of Charles R. Burgess. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Donations Totaling $750.00 from the Family and Friends of Charles R. Burgess. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Appoint Rebecca Duda to the Historical Commission
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Rebecca Duda to the Historical Commission. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Rebecca Duda to the Historical Commission. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Table the Appointment Request until May 24, 2022
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Table the Appointment Request until May 24, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Table the Appointment Request until May 24, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Table the Appointment Request until May 24, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Table the Appointment Request until May 24, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Table the Appointment Request until May 24, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Table the Appointment Request until May 24, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Schedule the Board of Selectmen's Summer Meeting Dates of June 14, 2022, July 19, 2022 and August 9, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Schedule the Board of Selectmen's Summer Meeting Dates of June 14, 2022, July 19, 2022 and August 9, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Schedule the Board of Selectmen's Summer Meeting Dates of June 14, 2022, July 19, 2022 and August 9, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Approve the June 6, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the June 6, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the June 6, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #1
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Recommend Warrant Article #2
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Indefinitely Postponing Warrant Article #19 (Referred from June 14, 2021)
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Indefinitely Postponing Warrant Article #19 (Referred from June 14, 2021). Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Indefinitely Postponing Warrant Article #19 (Referred from June 14, 2021). Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #3
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #4
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #5 - Motion
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #5 - Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #5 - Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #6
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #6. Motion seconded by Mts. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #6. Motion seconded by Mts. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #7
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #8
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #9
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #10
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #11
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: DiRocco)
Recommend Warrant Article #12
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #13
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #14
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #14. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #14. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #15
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #15. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #15. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #16
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #17
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #17. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #17. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #18
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #18. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #18. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: DiRocco)
Recommend Warrant Article #19
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #19. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #19. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #20
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #20. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #20. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #21
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #21. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. Patenaude discussed the unaccepted roadways with the Board. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #21. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. Patenaude discussed the unaccepted roadways with the Board. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #22
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed the use of the school gyms. Dr. Caroline McIntosh, 3 McIntosh Drive, appeared before the Board and stated that a permit is . required from the School Department for the use of school gyms. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed the use of the school gyms. Dr. Caroline McIntosh, 3 McIntosh Drive, appeared before the Board and stated that a permit is . required from the School Department for the use of school gyms. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of January 25, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of January 25, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mrs. Kopcinski abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Kopcinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of January 25, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mrs. Kopcinski abstained from voting..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Approve the Minutes of February 8, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of February 8, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mrs. Kopcinski abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Kopcinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of February 8, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mrs. Kopcinski abstained from voting..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
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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