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March 21, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Alison Genest as absent.
Present: Joseph DiRocco, Jennifer Kopcinski, Tony Archinski, Heather Santiago-Hutchings
Absent: Alison Genest
Every vote, in order
SPECIAL PERMIT SUBMITTAL
Accept the Special Permit Amendment Submittal
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Accept the Special Permit Amendment Submittal. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Accept the Special Permit Amendment Submittal. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
AGENDA ITEMS
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Statement of Interest for the Greenmont Avenue School
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Statement of Interest for the Greenmont Avenue School. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Mrs. Kopcinski, Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, read the following motion: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Dracut, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 9, 2023 for the Greenmont Avenue School, located at 37 Greenmont Avenue, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: [#5 Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility]; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Dracut to filing an application for funding with the Massach
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Statement of Interest for the Greenmont Avenue School. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Mrs. Kopcinski, Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, read the following motion: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Dracut, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 9, 2023 for the Greenmont Avenue School, located at 37 Greenmont Avenue, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: [#5 Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility]; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Dracut to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Archinski)
Approve the (3) One-Day Beer & Wine Licenses on Saturday, April 22nd, Saturday, June 24th and Saturday, September 16th, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the (3) One-Day Beer & Wine Licenses on Saturday, April 22nd, Saturday, June 24th and Saturday, September 16th, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the (3) One-Day Beer & Wine Licenses on Saturday, April 22nd, Saturday, June 24th and Saturday, September 16th, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Approve a Stop Sign at Greenlawn Avenue and Davis Road, South
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve a Stop Sign at Greenlawn Avenue and Davis Road, South. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve a Stop Sign at Greenlawn Avenue and Davis Road, South. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Accept the $7,500.00 Donation from the Greater Lowell Senior Citizen Trust aka Helen Connerton Trust to Promote the Well-Being and Needs for the Dracut Senior Citizens
Motion made by Mts. Kopcinski to Accept the $7,500.00 Donation from the Greater Lowell Senior Citizen Trust aka Helen Connerton Trust to Promote the Well-Being and Needs for the Dracut Senior Citizens. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mts. Kopcinski to Accept the $7,500.00 Donation from the Greater Lowell Senior Citizen Trust aka Helen Connerton Trust to Promote the Well-Being and Needs for the Dracut Senior Citizens. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Appoint Thomas Tzimos as a Bonded Constable
Motion made by Mts. Kopcinski to Appoint Thomas Tzimos as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mts. Kopcinski to Appoint Thomas Tzimos as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of February 14, 2023
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of February 14, 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of February 14, 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Archinski)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
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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