MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 11, 2023
8 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
During the meeting:
- Tony Archinski stepped out of the meeting (8:14 p.m.) and returned.
Every vote, in order
Agenda Items
Approve Setting the Hours for Election Day Voting from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve Setting the Hours for Election Day Voting from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated she would be recusing herself from voting on this as she is on the ballot for the May 6th Election. Mr. Archinski discussed not wanting it to look like they are suppressing voting and he has seen how many people come out to vote after 6:00 p.m., it's not many. Mrs. Genest asked Town Counsel if she should recuse herself as well, as she is also on the ballot for the May 6th Election? Attorney Deluca stated that she could recuse herself as they still would have a quorum. Mrs. Genest stated that she would be recusing herself from voting as well. Mrs. Boissonneault explained that she has had comments about having the Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., an hour earlier start. Mr. DiRocco Amended his Motion to Approve Setting the Hours for Election Day Voting from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Mrs. Kopcinski seconded the Amended Motion. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mrs. Genest abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, KopcinskiAbstained: Genest, Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve Setting the Hours for Election Day Voting from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated she would be recusing herself from voting on this as she is on the ballot for the May 6th Election. Mr. Archinski discussed not wanting it to look like they are suppressing voting and he has seen how many people come out to vote after 6:00 p.m., it's not many. Mrs. Genest asked Town Counsel if she should recuse herself as well, as she is also on the ballot for the May 6th Election? Attorney Deluca stated that she could recuse herself as they still would have a quorum. Mrs. Genest stated that she would be recusing herself from voting as well. Mrs. Boissonneault explained that she has had comments about having the Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., an hour earlier start. Mr. DiRocco Amended his Motion to Approve Setting the Hours for Election Day Voting from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Mrs. Kopcinski seconded the Amended Motion. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mrs. Genest abstained from voting..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Sign the Saturday, May 6th, 2023, Town Election Warrant with the Voting Hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Sign the Saturday, May 6th, 2023, Town Election Warrant with the Voting Hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Sign the Saturday, May 6th, 2023, Town Election Warrant with the Voting Hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Keep the Start Time of the June 5th, 2023, Annual Town Meeting at 7:00 p.m
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Keep the Start Time of the June 5th, 2023, Annual Town Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Keep the Start Time of the June 5th, 2023, Annual Town Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Alison Manugian, Community Development Director - Receive Zoning By-Law Re-Write
Move the Recommendations Forward to the Planning Board
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Move the Recommendations Forward to the Planning Board. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Move the Recommendations Forward to the Planning Board. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the Adoption of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 to Make a One-Time Cost of Living Adjustment for Retirees
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Adoption of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 to Make a One-Time Cost of Living Adjustment for Retirees. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsTony Archinski had stepped out of the meeting at 8:14 p.m. and returned after this vote, so is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Adoption of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 to Make a One-Time Cost of Living Adjustment for Retirees. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approve the Stop Signs at Colburn Avenue and Cross Road, North and Colburn Avenue Extension and Crosby Road, South
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Stop Signs at Colburn Avenue and Cross Road, North and Colburn Avenue Extension and Crosby Road, South. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Stop Signs at Colburn Avenue and Cross Road, North and Colburn Avenue Extension and Crosby Road, South. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Re-Appoint Ronald Bertheim as a Bonded Constable
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Re-Appoint Ronald Bertheim as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Re-Appoint Ronald Bertheim as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
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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