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February 13, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 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
Special Permit Submittal
Accept the Special Permit Application
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Accept the Special Permit Application. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Accept the Special Permit Application. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
January 9, 2024 - Board of Selectmen
Approve the Minutes of January 9, 2024
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of January 9, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of January 9, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
January 23, 2024 - Board of Selectmen
Approve the Minutes of January 23, 2024
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of January 23, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of January 23, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Agenda Items
Vote to Sign the Warrant for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Vote to Sign the Warrant for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Vote to Sign the Warrant for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Statement of Interest for the Greenmont Avenue School
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Statement of Interest for the Greenmont Avenue School. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Dracut, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 8, 2024 for the Greenmont Avenue School, located at 37 Greenmont Avenue, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: [#5 Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility]; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Dracut to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Motion passed unanimously with a roll
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Statement of Interest for the Greenmont Avenue School. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Dracut, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 8, 2024 for the Greenmont Avenue School, located at 37 Greenmont Avenue, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: [#5 Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility]; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Dracut to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Endorse the Proposed Conceptual Plan for the LIP 40B Development, Dracut Apartments, 2041 Bridge Street
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Endorse the Proposed Conceptual Plan for the LIP 40B Development, Dracut Apartments, 2041 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1 with a roll call vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mrs. Genest - No.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Endorse the Proposed Conceptual Plan for the LIP 40B Development, Dracut Apartments, 2041 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1 with a roll call vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mrs. Genest - No..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Ann Vandal, Town Manager - Exit Audit for FY23
Approve the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Accept the In-Kind Donation from Tree House Cannabis which Provided Sandwiches, Chips & Water for the "Who We Are" Movie Screening
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the In-Kind Donation from Tree House Cannabis which Provided Sandwiches, Chips & Water for the "Who We Are" Movie Screening. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the In-Kind Donation from Tree House Cannabis which Provided Sandwiches, Chips & Water for the "Who We Are" Movie Screening. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
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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