MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 24, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Jennifer Kopcinski, Tony Archinski, Heather Santiago-Hutchings
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Special Permit along with removing the word "construction" and replacing it with "modification" under the Decision Section of the Special Permit
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit along with removing the word "construction" and replacing it with "modification" under the Decision Section of the Special Permit. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit along with removing the word "construction" and replacing it with "modification" under the Decision Section of the Special Permit. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Withdrawal without Prejudice
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Withdrawal without Prejudice. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Withdrawal without Prejudice. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
AGENDA ITEMS
Appoint Andy Dubuque as the Dracut Housing Authority Tenant Member
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Andy Dubuque as the Dracut Housing Authority Tenant Member. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Andy Dubuque as the Dracut Housing Authority Tenant Member. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the Common Victualler's License
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)
Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Saturday, June 18'", 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Saturday, June 18'", 2022 from 5:00 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 Saturday, June 18'", 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Make the Affordable Housing Partnership Committee a Five Member Committee
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to make the Affordable Housing Partnership Committee a Five Member Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to make the Affordable Housing Partnership Committee a Five Member Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Postpone Mr. Spicer's Appointment Request until Further Notice
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to postpone Mr. Spicer's Appointment Request until Further Notice. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to postpone Mr. Spicer's Appointment Request until Further Notice. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Postpone the Appointment Requests for the Community Preservation Committee until July 19, 2022
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Postpone the Appointment Requests for the Community Preservation Committee until July 19, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Postpone the Appointment Requests for the Community Preservation Committee until July 19, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Ratify the SEIU Local 888, Dracut Clerical Union Contract
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Ratify the SEIU Local 888, Dracut Clerical Union Contract. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Ratify the SEIU Local 888, Dracut Clerical Union Contract. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Ratify the Local 1401, Council 93 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Union Contract
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Ratify the Local 1401, Council 93 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Union Contract. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the Animal Control Officer was always under the Department of Public Works? Mrs. Vandal stated no, the Animal Control Officer was under the Police Department. Mrs. Vandal explained that Ed Patenaude, Department of Public Works Director, was a previous experienced Animal Control Officer and moving the position under the Department of Public Works is working out very well. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Ratify the Local 1401, Council 93 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Union Contract. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the Animal Control Officer was always under the Department of Public Works? Mrs. Vandal stated no, the Animal Control Officer was under the Police Department. Mrs. Vandal explained that Ed Patenaude, Department of Public Works Director, was a previous experienced Animal Control Officer and moving the position under the Department of Public Works is working out very well. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Continue until the June 14, 2022 Meeting
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Continue until the June 14, 2022 Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Continue until the June 14, 2022 Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Kopcinski)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
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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