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September 12, 2023
3 meetings this evening, 22 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Dracut Board of Selectmen · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Jennifer Kopcinski, Tony Archinski, Heather Santiago-Hutchings
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Dracut Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Jennifer Kopcinski, Tony Archinski, Heather Santiago-Hutchings
Absent: None
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Public Hearings
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Special Permit for Used Car Sales
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit for Used Car Sales. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit for Used Car Sales. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
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 an Existing Wireless Communication Facility
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit for an Existing Wireless Communication Facility. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit for an Existing Wireless Communication Facility. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Special Permit for an Existing Wireless Communication Facility
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit for an Existing Wireless Communication Facility. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Special Permit for an Existing Wireless Communication Facility. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Agenda Items
Approve the Proposed Fee Schedule Adjustment
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Proposed Fee Schedule Adjustment. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that the Chief did a great job and that the new fee schedule is more equitable, but he did pledge not to vote for any new fees or taxes. Chairman Genest called for a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - No, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes. The Motion passed 4 to 1.
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: Archinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Proposed Fee Schedule Adjustment. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that the Chief did a great job and that the new fee schedule is more equitable, but he did pledge not to vote for any new fees or taxes. Chairman Genest called for a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - No, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes. The Motion passed 4 to 1..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Chairman Genest called for a Roll Call Vote
Move Precincts 4 & 8 to the Moses Greeley Library and Precinct 5 to the Council on Aging
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Move Precincts 4 & 8 to the Moses Greeley Library and Precinct 5 to the Council on Aging. Precincts (2,3,6,7 & 9) Will Remain at the Richardson Middle School. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Chairman Genest called for a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - No, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mrs. Genest - No. Motion passed 3 to 2.
Yes: Archinski, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco, Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Move Precincts 4 & 8 to the Moses Greeley Library and Precinct 5 to the Council on Aging. Precincts (2,3,6,7 & 9) Will Remain at the Richardson Middle School. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Chairman Genest called for a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - No, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mrs. Genest - No. Motion passed 3 to 2..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Archinski)
Approve and Sign the Grant of Restriction Limiting Discharge of Dredged and Fill Material at 52A Avis Avenue
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve and Sign the Grant of Restriction Limiting Discharge of Dredged and Fill Material at 52A Avis Avenue. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve and Sign the Grant of Restriction Limiting Discharge of Dredged and Fill Material at 52A Avis Avenue. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approve a Class II, Used Car Dealers License at 2125 Bridge Street
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve a Class II, Used Car Dealers License at 2125 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve a Class II, Used Car Dealers License at 2125 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Annual SPC Pollini 5K Ruck or Run Race on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Lenzi's Restaurant, 810 Merrimack Avenue
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Annual SPC Pollini 5K Ruck or Run Race on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Lenzi's Restaurant, 810 Merrimack Avenue. Motino seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Annual SPC Pollini 5K Ruck or Run Race on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Lenzi's Restaurant, 810 Merrimack Avenue. Motino seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Annual Cycling for a Cause on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Owen & Ollie's, 91 Mill Street
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Annual Cycling for a Cause on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Owen & Ollie's, 91 Mill Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Annual Cycling for a Cause on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Owen & Ollie's, 91 Mill Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Owen & Ollie's, 91 Mill Street
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Owen & Ollie's, 91 Mill Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Owen & Ollie's, 91 Mill Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Common Victualler's License, Paul Romano, Manager at 1794 Bridge Street, Unit 10
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License, Paul Romano, Manager at 1794 Bridge Street, Unit 10. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License, Paul Romano, Manager at 1794 Bridge Street, Unit 10. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Harmony Hall, 1660 Lakeview Avenue
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Harmony Hall, 1660 Lakeview Avenue. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Harmony Hall, 1660 Lakeview Avenue. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Stop Sign at Haverhill Street and Methuen Street, North
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Stop Sign at Haverhill Street and Methuen Street, North. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Stop Sign at Haverhill Street and Methuen Street, North. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Approve the Stop Sign at Barn Road and Cart Path Road, North
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Stop Sign at Barn Road and Cart Path Road, North. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Stop Sign at Barn Road and Cart Path Road, North. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Accept the $2,500 Donation from BKPN, LLC in Support of Dracut Veteran's
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $2,500 Donation from BKPN, LLC in Support of Dracut Veteran's. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $2,500 Donation from BKPN, LLC in Support of Dracut Veteran's. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of August 8, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of August 8, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of August 8, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Dracut Board of Selectmen · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Jennifer Kopcinski, Tony Archinski, Heather Santiago-Hutchings
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, 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.
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