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November 22, 2022
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Jennifer Kopcinski, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Tony Archinski
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Alison Genest recused herself from one item.
Every vote, in order
Minutes of November 22 2022
Accept the submission from Dish Wireless
Mr. Archinski made a motion to accept the submission from Dish Wireless. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried with all four members voting in favor.
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
“Mr. Archinski made a motion to accept the submission from Dish Wireless. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried with all four members voting in favor..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Waive the site plan review for Dish Wireless telecommunications equipment on the existing smokestack at 76 Pleasant Street
Mr. Archinski made a motion to accept the submission and waive the site plan review. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion moved to a vote with three members voting in favor and Ms. Santiago-Hutchings voting against. The motion failed.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, KopcinskiNo: Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Alison Genest recused herself from this item, so Alison Genest is not shown voting. Alison Genest had recused herself from the Dish Wireless items, leaving four members; the minutes record “three members voting in favor and Ms. Santiago-Hutchings voting against. The motion failed.” Shown as failed, as the minutes record (the minutes do not say why three votes were not enough).
From the minutes
“Mr. Archinski made a motion to accept the submission and waive the site plan review. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion moved to a vote with three members voting in favor and Ms. Santiago-Hutchings voting against. The motion failed..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Continue the public hearing to the next meeting date
Mr. DiRocco made a motion to continue the public hearing to the next meeting date. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco made a motion to continue the public hearing to the next meeting date. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Stay with the single tax rate as recommended
Mr. DiRocco made a motion to stay with the single tax rate as recommended. Mr. Archinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco made a motion to stay with the single tax rate as recommended. Mr. Archinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Close the hearing
Mr. Archinski made a motion to close the hearing. Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Archinski made a motion to close the hearing. Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
A vote with all members voting in favor
Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve the special permit request. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. DiRocco stated that due to most people relying on the use of cell phones this change to a fuel powered generator is for life safety. The motion moved to a vote with all members voting in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve the special permit request. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. DiRocco stated that due to most people relying on the use of cell phones this change to a fuel powered generator is for life safety. The motion moved to a vote with all members voting in favor..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Archinski made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Archinski made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
A vote with all members voting in favor
Mr. Archinski made a motion to grant the special permit with the change of ownership as presented. Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion moved to a vote with all members voting in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Archinski made a motion to grant the special permit with the change of ownership as presented. Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion moved to a vote with all members voting in favor..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the transfer
Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve the transfer. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve the transfer. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the request for a common victualler's license
Mr. Archinski made a motion to approve the request for a common victualler's license. Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Archinski made a motion to approve the request for a common victualler's license. Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion carried with all members voting in favor..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the Common Victualler license
Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve the Common Victualler license. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve the Common Victualler license. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried with all members voting in favor..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Appoint Tania Martinez to the Cultural Council
Mr. Archinski made a motion to appoint Tania Martinez to the Cultural Council. Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Archinski made a motion to appoint Tania Martinez to the Cultural Council. Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve, Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion
Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve, Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion 7 carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve, Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion 7 carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve, Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion
Ms. Kopcinski made a motion to approve, Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kopcinski made a motion to approve, Mr. DiRocco seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Accept the donations, Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion
Mr. DiRocco made a motion to accept the donations, Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco made a motion to accept the donations, Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Mr. DiRocco made a motion to accept the donations, Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco made a motion to accept the donations, Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
A vote with all five members voting in favor
Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve an increase for the manager of 3% retroactively to July 1. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion for discussion. Ms. Santiago-Hutchings stated she has had several conversations for the manager's goals to take some professional development. Attorney Deluca stated that if you are discussing contract negotiation it would have to be done in executive session. The motion moved to a vote with all five members voting in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve an increase for the manager of 3% retroactively to July 1. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion for discussion. Ms. Santiago-Hutchings stated she has had several conversations for the manager's goals to take some professional development. Attorney Deluca stated that if you are discussing contract negotiation it would have to be done in executive session. The motion moved to a vote with all five members voting in favor..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the minutes of October 25, 2022
Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve the minutes of October 25, 2022. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve the minutes of October 25, 2022. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the minutes of October 26, 2022
Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve the minutes of October 26, 2022. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco made a motion to approve the minutes of October 26, 2022. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Adjourn
Mr. DiRocco motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Mr. Archinski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Mr. Archinski seconded the motion. The motion carried 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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