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October 10, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Joseph Forster - Requesting Appointment to the Economic Development Committee
Appoint Joseph Forster to the Economic Development Committee
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Appoint Joseph Forster to the Economic Development Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Appoint Joseph Forster to the Economic Development Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Appoint Sarah Powling to the Planning Board as the 2 nd Alternate
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint Sarah Powling to the Planning Board as the 2 nd Alternate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint Sarah Powling to the Planning Board as the 2 nd Alternate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Tony Archinski, Selectman - Discuss Citizen Participation in Charter Review Process
Put the Election of the Charter Review Commission on the May 2024 Election Ballot
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to put the Election of the Charter Review Commission on the May 2024 Election Ballot. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Kopcinski asked what if they do not get seven people to create the Charter Review Commission? Mrs. Vandal stated that the firm hired would look at that and help if that were to happen. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings questioned if it could be Elected positions? Attorney Deluca reviewed the Town Charter and stated that there was no prohibition that it could not be an Elected position. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to put the Election of the Charter Review Commission on the May 2024 Election Ballot. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Kopcinski asked what if they do not get seven people to create the Charter Review Commission? Mrs. Vandal stated that the firm hired would look at that and help if that were to happen. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings questioned if it could be Elected positions? Attorney Deluca reviewed the Town Charter and stated that there was no prohibition that it could not be an Elected position. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Board of Selectmen - Discuss and Vote on Upcoming Holiday Schedule
For the Board of Selectmen to Meet November 14, 2023, and December 12, 2023
Motion made by Mr. Archinski for the Board of Selectmen to Meet November 14, 2023, and December 12, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski for the Board of Selectmen to Meet November 14, 2023, and December 12, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Approve and Sign the November 13, 2023, Town Meeting Warrant
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve and Sign the November 13, 2023, Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve and Sign the November 13, 2023, Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #1
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #2
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #3
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the funds would be transferred from Free Cash? Mrs. Vandal stated that the funds would come from the School Lunch Program and the balance would come from Free Cash. Mr. Archinski questioned there not being a dollar amount attached to the Warrant Article. Mrs. Vandal explained that not attaching a dollar amount has been done before. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the funds would be transferred from Free Cash? Mrs. Vandal stated that the funds would come from the School Lunch Program and the balance would come from Free Cash. Mr. Archinski questioned there not being a dollar amount attached to the Warrant Article. Mrs. Vandal explained that not attaching a dollar amount has been done before. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #22
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Not Recommend Warrant Article #24
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Not Recommend Warrant Article #24. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Not Recommend Warrant Article #24. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Continue Warrant Articles #4-#21 & #23 until October 24th, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Articles #4-#21 & #23 until October 24th, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Continue Warrant Articles #4-#21 & #23 until October 24th, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Schedule the November Board of Selectmen’s meeting for November 21, 2023 (instead of November 14)
Mr. DiRocco rescinded his motion for the November 14, 2023, meeting and made a motion to schedule the meeting for November 21, 2023, instead. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiRocco rescinded his motion for the November 14, 2023, meeting and made a motion to schedule the meeting for November 21, 2023, instead. 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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