MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 19, 2022
23 recorded votes, 5 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
During the meeting:
- Alison Genest recused herself from one item.
- Joseph DiRocco recused himself from one item.
Every vote, in order
SPECIAL PERMIT SUBMITTALS
Accept the Special Permit Renewal Application
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Special Permit Renewal Application. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Special Permit Renewal Application. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Accept the Special Permit Application
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Accept the Special Permit Application. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Accept the Special Permit Application. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Accept the Special Permit Application. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Accept the Special Permit Application. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Alison Genest recused herself from this item, so Alison Genest is not shown voting.
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 Renewal of Special Permit #08-3
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Renewal of Special Permit #08-3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Alison Genest recused herself from this item, so Alison Genest is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Renewal of Special Permit #08-3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Approve the Renewal of Special Permit #08-4
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Renewal of Special Permit #08-4. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Renewal of Special Permit #08-4. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the Alteration of Premises with the Stipulation that the Outdoor Dining Guidelines created by the Town in April 2023 would also be adhered to by the applicant
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Alteration of Premises with the Stipulation that the Outdoor Dining Guidelines created by the Town in April 2023 would also be adhered to by the applicant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Alteration of Premises with the Stipulation that the Outdoor Dining Guidelines created by the Town in April 2023 would also be adhered to by the applicant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
AGENDA ITEMS
Approve the Change of Trade Name to BKPN, LLC d/b/a Nova Farms along with the Recommendation by Mrs. Manugian in her letter to the Board dated July 13, 2022
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Change of Trade Name to BKPN, LLC d/b/a Nova Farms along with the Recommendation by Mrs. Manugian in her letter to the Board dated July 13, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Change of Trade Name to BKPN, LLC d/b/a Nova Farms along with the Recommendation by Mrs. Manugian in her letter to the Board dated July 13, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Appoint the Election Officers for the Town of Dracut
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint the Election Officers for the Town of Dracut. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mts. Santiago-Hutchings asked if Mrs. Boissonneault would need to come back before the Board once the vacant Election positions are filled? Mrs. Boissonneault stated no. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint the Election Officers for the Town of Dracut. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mts. Santiago-Hutchings asked if Mrs. Boissonneault would need to come back before the Board once the vacant Election positions are filled? Mrs. Boissonneault stated no. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Approve a Sufficient Number of Police Officers at the Polling Locations at every Election
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve a Sufficient Number of Police Officers at the Polling Locations at every Election. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve a Sufficient Number of Police Officers at the Polling Locations at every Election. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Authorize the Dates, Times and Location for the September 6, 2022 State Primary Election
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Authorize the Dates, Times and Location for the September 6, 2022 State Primary Election. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Authorize the Dates, Times and Location for the September 6, 2022 State Primary Election. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approve the Common Victualler's License for MILKE, LLC
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Common Victualler's License for MILKE, LLC. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Common Victualler's License for MILKE, LLC. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the (2) One-Day Outdoor All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses on Monday, August 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the (2) One-Day Outdoor All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses on Monday, August 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the (2) One-Day Outdoor All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses on Monday, August 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Appoint Russell Taylor to the Community Preservation Committee
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint Russell Taylor to the Community Preservation Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint Russell Taylor to the Community Preservation Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Re-Appoint Michael Cahill as a Bonded Constable
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Re-Appoint Michael Cahill as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Re-Appoint Michael Cahill as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Accept the Donation for the Dracut Skateboard Park
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Accept the Donation for the Dracut Skateboard Park. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: DiRocco
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Accept the Donation for the Dracut Skateboard Park. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Archinski)
Accept the In-Kind Donations from Shaw Farm
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the In-Kind Donations from Shaw Farm. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the In-Kind Donations from Shaw Farm. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of March 22, 2022
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of March 22, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mr. Archinski and Mrs. Kopcinski abstained from voting.
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Archinski, Kopcinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of March 22, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mr. Archinski and Mrs. Kopcinski abstained from voting..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approve the Minutes of April 26, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of April 26, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. 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 April 26, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mrs. Kopcinski abstained from voting..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
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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