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October 11, 2022
30 recorded votes, 2 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
Continue the Public Hearing until October 25, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue the Public Hearing until October 25, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue the Public Hearing until October 25, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License (public hearing of this meeting)
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Vandal asked if the applicant had a written agreement with the landlord for the additional parking? Mr. Reynoso's interpreter stated that the landlord would write a letter when he returns to the Country. Mrs. Kopcinski asked when the landlord would be back? Mr. Reynoso's interpreter stated in a few weeks. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings read the Board of Selectmen's Meeting Minutes from 2015 when Cancun Mexican Restaurant received their license and the Board never discussed parking then. Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted No.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRoccoIn the scanned minutes, the separate motion to close the public hearing (Kopcinski/DiRocco, unanimous) is printed in the middle of this item, between the discussion and “Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted No.”; the 4-1 result is read as the vote on this license motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Vandal asked if the applicant had a written agreement with the landlord for the additional parking? Mr. Reynoso's interpreter stated that the landlord would write a letter when he returns to the Country. Mrs. Kopcinski asked when the landlord would be back? Mr. Reynoso's interpreter stated in a few weeks. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings read the Board of Selectmen's Meeting Minutes from 2015 when Cancun Mexican Restaurant received their license and the Board never discussed parking then. Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted No..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Close the Public Hearing (Section 12 license, Reynoso)
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)
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 Street Acceptances for Burgess Farm Road and Demitri Circle and Land Acceptance for Parcel C-High Field Meadow
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Street Acceptances for Burgess Farm Road and Demitri Circle and Land Acceptance for Parcel C-High Field Meadow. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Street Acceptances for Burgess Farm Road and Demitri Circle and Land Acceptance for Parcel C-High Field Meadow. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
AGENDA ITEMS
Approve the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recognizing October 20, 2022 as Community Media Day within the Town of Dracut
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recognizing October 20, 2022 as Community Media Day within the Town of Dracut. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recognizing October 20, 2022 as Community Media Day within the Town of Dracut. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Set the Holiday Meeting Schedule for November 22, 2022 and December 13, 2022
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Set the Holiday Meeting Schedule for November 22, 2022 and December 13, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Set the Holiday Meeting Schedule for November 22, 2022 and December 13, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Warrant Articles
Recommend Warrant Article #1
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #2
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #3
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #4
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #5
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. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #6. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #6. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #7
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #8
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #9
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #10
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #11
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Recommend Warrant Article #12
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings questioned if the stiped amount being lowered would need an amendment on Town Meeting floor? Attorney Deluca discussed change of intent and the stipend amount could still further be amended. Mr. Matt Sheehan appeared before the Board and stated that he requested the change by email to Mr. Garofalo. Mr. Archinski questioned that the reduction in the stipend was not a vote by the Greater Lowell Technical High School Committee it was a request from Dracut's representatives on the School Committee. Mr. Archinski asked who is setting the stipend as Lowell ratified the $5,000 stipend amount? Mr. Archinski asked if the representatives would be receiving two different stipends for the same job or what about the other Communities? Attorney Deluca explained that the stipend has to be approved by a majority of the Member Town's and the majority will rule on the issue. Mr. Archinski discussed local equity and stated that the Dracut School Committee only receives a $2,000 stipend. Mr. Archinski discussed the way the Warrant Article was written and stated that he would not vote for the Warrant Article as written. Mrs. Kopcinski asked how has the other Member Town's voted? Mrs. Vandal explained that they have not all voted yet. Mr. Archinski stated that the goal has been to address monetary Warrant Articles in June and the Town Charter also states June. M
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: Archinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings questioned if the stiped amount being lowered would need an amendment on Town Meeting floor? Attorney Deluca discussed change of intent and the stipend amount could still further be amended. Mr. Matt Sheehan appeared before the Board and stated that he requested the change by email to Mr. Garofalo. Mr. Archinski questioned that the reduction in the stipend was not a vote by the Greater Lowell Technical High School Committee it was a request from Dracut's representatives on the School Committee. Mr. Archinski asked who is setting the stipend as Lowell ratified the $5,000 stipend amount? Mr. Archinski asked if the representatives would be receiving two different stipends for the same job or what about the other Communities? Attorney Deluca explained that the stipend has to be approved by a majority of the Member Town's and the majority will rule on the issue. Mr. Archinski discussed local equity and stated that the Dracut School Committee only receives a $2,000 stipend. Mr. Archinski discussed the way the Warrant Article was written and stated that he would not vote for the Warrant Article as written. Mrs. Kopcinski asked how has the other Member Town's voted? Mrs. Vandal explained that they have not all voted yet. Mr. Archinski stated that the goal has been to address monetary Warrant Articles in June and the Town Charter also states June. Mr. DiRocco stated that the $2,000 stipend request was not outrageous. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Archinski voted No..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Continue Warrant Article #13 until October 25, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #13 until October 25, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #13 until October 25, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Continue Warrant Article #14 until October 25, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #14 until October 25, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #14 until October 25, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Continue Warrant Article #15 until October 25, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #15 until October 25, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #15 until October 25, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #16
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Recommend Warrant Article #17
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #17. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #17. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #18
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #18. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #18. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Not Recommend Warrant Article #19
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Not Recommend Warrant Article #19. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Not Recommend Warrant Article #19. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of August 9, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of August 9, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of August 9, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approve the Minutes of September 13, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of September 13, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of September 13, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
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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