MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 9, 2024
13 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Tony Archinski recused himself from one item.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of March 12, 2024
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 12, 2024. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 12, 2024. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Approve the Minutes of March 19, 2024
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 19, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 19, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Agenda Items
Sign the Town of Dracut Warrant for the May 4, 2024, Municipal Election
Motion made by Mr. Dirocco to Sign the Town of Dracut Warrant for the May 4, 2024, Municipal Election. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Dirocco to Sign the Town of Dracut Warrant for the May 4, 2024, Municipal Election. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Archinski)
Approve a One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License for Saturday, April 27th, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at O'Hara's Tavern, 44 Tennis Plaza Road
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve a One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License for Saturday, April 27th, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at O'Hara's Tavern, 44 Tennis Plaza Road. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve a One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License for Saturday, April 27th, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at O'Hara's Tavern, 44 Tennis Plaza Road. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the (2) One-Day Beer & Wine Licenses for Friday, April 19th, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight and Saturday, April 20th, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, Unit 24
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the (2) One-Day Beer & Wine Licenses for Friday, April 19th, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight and Saturday, April 20th, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, Unit 24. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. DiRocco asked if the applicant is selling the beer and wine? Ms. Magalhaes stated yes. Attorney Deluca explained the requirements for a Section 14, One-Day License. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the (2) One-Day Beer & Wine Licenses for Friday, April 19th, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight and Saturday, April 20th, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, Unit 24. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. DiRocco asked if the applicant is selling the beer and wine? Ms. Magalhaes stated yes. Attorney Deluca explained the requirements for a Section 14, One-Day License. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Public Hearings
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Tony Archinski recused himself from this item, so Tony Archinski is not shown voting.
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 Alteration of Premises located at 149 Parker Avenue to include the following: an additional 2,100 sq. ft. onto the existing space which will include an increased dining area,...
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Alteration of Premises located at 149 Parker Avenue to include the following: an additional 2,100 sq. ft. onto the existing space which will include an increased dining area, additional bathrooms and a bar area. Total occupancy of 120. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Tony Archinski recused himself from this item, so Tony Archinski is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Alteration of Premises located at 149 Parker Avenue to include the following: an additional 2,100 sq. ft. onto the existing space which will include an increased dining area, additional bathrooms and a bar area. Total occupancy of 120. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
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)
Revoke Board of Selectmen Special Permit #20-2
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Revoke Board of Selectmen Special Permit #20-2. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Revoke Board of Selectmen Special Permit #20-2. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Agenda Items (cont'd)
Approve a Common Victualler's License, Xianghua Li, Manager at 1084 Lakeview Avenue, Unit B
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve a Common Victualler's License, Xianghua Li, Manager at 1084 Lakeview Avenue, Unit B. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve a Common Victualler's License, Xianghua Li, Manager at 1084 Lakeview Avenue, Unit B. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Appoint Colleen Morse as a Bonded Constable
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Colleen Morse as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Colleen Morse as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve a Stop Sign at Leonard Avenue and Hurley Avenue, South
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve a Stop Sign at Leonard Avenue and Hurley Avenue, South . Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve a Stop Sign at Leonard Avenue and Hurley Avenue, South . Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Accept an In-Kind Donation of a Blanket from Louis Albert Dalpe in Memory of Gloria Dalpe
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept an In-Kind Donation of a Blanket from Louis Albert Dalpe in Memory of Gloria Dalpe. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept an In-Kind Donation of a Blanket from Louis Albert Dalpe in Memory of Gloria Dalpe. 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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