MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 13, 2022
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
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. 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 Special Permit for the Autobody Repair Shop with Conditions
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Special Permit for the Autobody Repair Shop with Conditions. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Special Permit for the Autobody Repair Shop with Conditions. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the Special Permit for the Class II, Used Car Sales with Conditions
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit for the Class II, Used Car Sales with Conditions. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit for the Class II, Used Car Sales with Conditions. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
AGENDA ITEM
Approve (1) Additional Pool Table to be added to the License
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve (1) Additional Pool Table to be added to the License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve (1) Additional Pool Table to be added to the License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Common Victualler's License
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for 2023
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approve the Common Victualler's Licenses for 2023
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Common Victualler's Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Common Victualler's Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the Amusement Video Machine Licenses for 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Amusement Video Machine Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Amusement Video Machine Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Video Poker Machine Licenses for 2023
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Video Poker Machine Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Video Poker Machine Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approve the Pool Table Licenses for 2023
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Approve the Pool Table Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Approve the Pool Table Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Juke Box Licenses for 2023
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Juke Box Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Juke Box Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the Used Car Dealers/Class I, II & III Licenses for 2023
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Approve the Used Car Dealers/Class I, II & III Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Approve the Used Car Dealers/Class I, II & III Licenses for 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Kopcinski)
Accept the $100.00 Donation
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $100.00 Donation. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $100.00 Donation. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Remove the Board of Health Member and replace with an At-Large Member on the Zoning By-Law Review Committee Charter
Motion made Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to remove the Board of Health Member and replace with an At-Large Member on the Zoning By-Law Review Committee Charter. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco
From the minutes
“Motion made Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to remove the Board of Health Member and replace with an At-Large Member on the Zoning By-Law Review Committee Charter. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Archinski)
Appoint Phil Thibault to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee as the At-Large Member
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Phil Thibault to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee as the At-Large Member. Under discussion: Mrs. Kopcinski discussed the ultimate responsibility falling on the Board, Mr. Thibault resigning from the Planning Board after speaking with the Ethics Commission and stated that in good conscience, she could not vote for the candidate. Mr. Archinski stated that Mr. Thibault was been on the Permanent Building Committee for 18 years, NMCOG for 20 years, was on the Planning Board for 14 years, Master Plan Committee for 3 years, Capital Planning Committee, etc. Mr. Archinski stated that to turn Mr. Thibault away is despicable and will discourage volunteerism. Mrs. Genest discussed the appointment process and the Board having the appointing authority. Mrs. Genest stated that she would not be voting for Mr. Thibault as he had an admitted Conflict of Interest in 2016 and she is worried about potential conflicts as Mr. Thibault would be on the Committee that is re-writing and voting on Zoning By-Law Rules. Mrs. Genest stated that she is ! trying to promote professionalism and on social media and on cable television, the applicant does not show that. Mrs. Kopcinski stated that she did not mean to imply that Mr. Thibault had any ethics violations, : he stepped down from the Planning Board on his own. Mr. DiRocco stated that Mr. Thibault is a local architect and being on the Committee could be self-serving. Mr. DiRocco stated that Mr. Thibault does a he
Yes: Archinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Phil Thibault to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee as the At-Large Member. Under discussion: Mrs. Kopcinski discussed the ultimate responsibility falling on the Board, Mr. Thibault resigning from the Planning Board after speaking with the Ethics Commission and stated that in good conscience, she could not vote for the candidate. Mr. Archinski stated that Mr. Thibault was been on the Permanent Building Committee for 18 years, NMCOG for 20 years, was on the Planning Board for 14 years, Master Plan Committee for 3 years, Capital Planning Committee, etc. Mr. Archinski stated that to turn Mr. Thibault away is despicable and will discourage volunteerism. Mrs. Genest discussed the appointment process and the Board having the appointing authority. Mrs. Genest stated that she would not be voting for Mr. Thibault as he had an admitted Conflict of Interest in 2016 and she is worried about potential conflicts as Mr. Thibault would be on the Committee that is re-writing and voting on Zoning By-Law Rules. Mrs. Genest stated that she is ! trying to promote professionalism and on social media and on cable television, the applicant does not show that. Mrs. Kopcinski stated that she did not mean to imply that Mr. Thibault had any ethics violations, : he stepped down from the Planning Board on his own. Mr. DiRocco stated that Mr. Thibault is a local architect and being on the Committee could be self-serving. Mr. DiRocco stated that Mr. Thibault does a hell of a job on the Permanent Building Committee but he would not be voting in favor of the appointment. Mts. Santiago-Hutchings stated that there is a local builder currently on the Zoning By-Law Review Committee and asked why that is not a problem? Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that this is very disappointing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Mrs. Genest called for a Roll Call Vote: Mts. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - No, Mr. DiRocco - No and Mrs. Genest - No. The motion failed 2 to 3..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Appoint Daniel Croce as the 1** At-Large Alternate Member
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint Daniel Croce as the 1** At-Large Alternate Member. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Mrs. Genest called for a Roll Call Vote: Mts. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski- Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint Daniel Croce as the 1** At-Large Alternate Member. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Mrs. Genest called for a Roll Call Vote: Mts. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski- Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Appoint Debra DeWitt as the 2" At-Large Alternate Member
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint Debra DeWitt as the 2" At-Large Alternate Member. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Mrs. Genest called for a Roll Call Vote: Mts. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski- Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint Debra DeWitt as the 2" At-Large Alternate Member. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Mrs. Genest called for a Roll Call Vote: Mts. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski- Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of November 22, 2022
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of November 22, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of November 22, 2022. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, 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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →