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April 25, 2023
33 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Tony Archinski as absent.
Present: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Jennifer Kopcinski, Heather Santiago-Hutchings
Absent: Tony Archinski
Every vote, in order
Agenda Items
Approve the Withdrawal without Prejudice Request for the Amended Special Permit Application Submitted on March 21, 2023, for Allan Kouba d/b/a Northeast Cars
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Withdrawal without Prejudice Request for the Amended Special Permit Application Submitted on March 21, 2023, for Allan Kouba d/b/a Northeast Cars. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Withdrawal without Prejudice Request for the Amended Special Permit Application Submitted on March 21, 2023, for Allan Kouba d/b/a Northeast Cars. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Appoint KellyAnne Mello to the Economic Development Committee
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint KellyAnne Mello to the Economic Development Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if all of the applicants were interviewed? Mrs. Genest stated no, the Committee chose not to interview the applicants, the Committee felt they had enough information on the application forms submitted to make their decision. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the Board of Selectmen's Policies and Procedures were followed? Mrs. Genest stated yes, she reviewed the Board of Selectmen's Policies and Procedures with the Committee. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint KellyAnne Mello to the Economic Development Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if all of the applicants were interviewed? Mrs. Genest stated no, the Committee chose not to interview the applicants, the Committee felt they had enough information on the application forms submitted to make their decision. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the Board of Selectmen's Policies and Procedures were followed? Mrs. Genest stated yes, she reviewed the Board of Selectmen's Policies and Procedures with the Committee. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve and Sign the June 5, 2023, Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve and Sign the June 5, 2023, Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve and Sign the June 5, 2023, Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #1
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
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 Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #5. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #5. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
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. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
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. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Continue Warrant Article #10 until May 9, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #10 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #10 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #11
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
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“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Continue Warrant Articles #12, #13 & #14 until May 9, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Articles #12, #13 & #14 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Articles #12, #13 & #14 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #15
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #15. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #15. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #16
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
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. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #18. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Continue Warrant Article #19 until May 9, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #19 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #19 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #20
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #20. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #20. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #21
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #21. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #21. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #22
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Continue Warrant Articles #23-#39 until May 9, 2023
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Continue Warrant Articles #23-#39 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Continue Warrant Articles #23-#39 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Recommend Warrant Article #40
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #40. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the Finance Committee has reviewed the Warrant Article? Mr. Garofalo stated yes, this was discussed at the Tri-Board Meeting along with the Finance Committee. Mr. Garofalo stated that the Finance Committee is waiting for the Board of Selectmen's recommendation. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #40. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the Finance Committee has reviewed the Warrant Article? Mr. Garofalo stated yes, this was discussed at the Tri-Board Meeting along with the Finance Committee. Mr. Garofalo stated that the Finance Committee is waiting for the Board of Selectmen's recommendation. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Recommend Warrant Article #41
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #41. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #41. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #42
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #42. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #42. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Recommend Warrant Article #43
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #43. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #43. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Kopcinski)
Continue Warrant Article #44 until May 9, 2023
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Continue Warrant Article #44 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Continue Warrant Article #44 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Continue Warrant Article #45 until May 9, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #45 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Article #45 until May 9, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of March 21, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 21, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Genest abstained from voting.
Yes: DiRocco, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 21, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Genest abstained from voting..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Minutes of March 28, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 28, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Genest abstained from voting.
Yes: DiRocco, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 28, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Genest abstained from voting..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
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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