MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Meeting night
December 12, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 11 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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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
During the meeting:
- Tony Archinski left the meeting before it ended.
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Special Permit Submittal
Accept the Amended Special Permit Application and Schedule a Public Hearing
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Accept the Amended Special Permit Application and Schedule a Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Accept the Amended Special Permit Application and Schedule a Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Archinski)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of November 21, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of November 21, 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of November 21, 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Public Hearing
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, Wines and Malt Beverages License, JC Luang, Manager
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, Wines and Malt Beverages License, JC Luang, Manager. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, Wines and Malt Beverages License, JC Luang, Manager. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Agenda Items
Approve the Common Victualler's License, Hany Faltas, Manager at 1734 Lakeview Avenue
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License, Hany Faltas, Manager at 1734 Lakeview Avenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Common Victualler's License, Hany Faltas, Manager at 1734 Lakeview Avenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Table the Request for a Common Victualler's License
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Table the Request for a Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Table the Request for a Common Victualler's License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Sunday, December 24th, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to Midnight at 24 Tennis Plaza Road, Units 24 & 25 with the Condition that the Town of Dracut be listed as...
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Sunday, December 24th, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to Midnight at 24 Tennis Plaza Road, Units 24 & 25 with the Condition that the Town of Dracut be listed as the Certificate Holder of the Liquor Liability Insurance Binder. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License on Sunday, December 24th, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to Midnight at 24 Tennis Plaza Road, Units 24 & 25 with the Condition that the Town of Dracut be listed as the Certificate Holder of the Liquor Liability Insurance Binder. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Accept the Donations from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm to Replace the Roof on the Underground Garage on the Property and Volunteers Donating their Time to Complete the Project
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Donations from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm to Replace the Roof on the Underground Garage on the Property and Volunteers Donating their Time to Complete the Project. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski asked where did the money come from? Mrs. Genest stated that the donated money is from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voted no.
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, KopcinskiNo: Archinski, Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Donations from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm to Replace the Roof on the Underground Garage on the Property and Volunteers Donating their Time to Complete the Project. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski asked where did the money come from? Mrs. Genest stated that the donated money is from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voted no..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Re-Appoint Victor Garofalo as the Town Accountant
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Re-Appoint Victor Garofalo as the Town Accountant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that she was stuck on the definition of Town Accountant in the Town Charter and the Re-Appointment being done in March. Mr. Garofalo discussed Mass General Law and how the position works. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed making changes to the Town Charter during the upcoming Town Charter Review. Mr. Archinski stated that the Town Charter states that the Re-Appointment of the Town Accountant is to be done in March and for that reason he would be voting no. Mrs. Vandal stated that Mass General Law trumps the Town Charter. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Archinski voted no.
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: Archinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Re-Appoint Victor Garofalo as the Town Accountant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that she was stuck on the definition of Town Accountant in the Town Charter and the Re-Appointment being done in March. Mr. Garofalo discussed Mass General Law and how the position works. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed making changes to the Town Charter during the upcoming Town Charter Review. Mr. Archinski stated that the Town Charter states that the Re-Appointment of the Town Accountant is to be done in March and for that reason he would be voting no. Mrs. Vandal stated that Mass General Law trumps the Town Charter. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Archinski voted no..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Appoint Colleen Morse as the Town's Animal Control Officer
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Appoint Colleen Morse as the Town's Animal Control Officer. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Appoint Colleen Morse as the Town's Animal Control Officer. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Ratify the NEPBA, Unit 4B, Police Supervisors Union Contract
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Ratify the NEPBA, Unit 4B, Police Supervisors Union Contract. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsTony Archinski had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Ratify the NEPBA, Unit 4B, Police Supervisors Union Contract. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
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
0 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
No recorded votes.
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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