MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
May 14, 2024
45 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Genest, Jennifer Kopcinski, Tony Archinski, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Josh Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Re-Organization of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate Tony Archinski as Chair
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Nominate Tony Archinski as Chair. Mrs. Genest called for a roll call vote on Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings' Nomination of Tony Archinski for Chairman. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. Taylor - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Nominate Tony Archinski as Chair. Mrs. Genest called for a roll call vote on Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings' Nomination of Tony Archinski for Chairman. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. Taylor - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings)
Nominate Heather Santiago-Hutchings as Vice-Chair
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Nominate Heather Santiago-Hutchings as Vice-Chair. Mr. Archinski called for a roll call vote on Mr. Taylor's Nomination of Heather Santiago-Hutchings for Vice- Chair. Mr. Taylor - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes and Mr. Archinski - Yes. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Nominate Heather Santiago-Hutchings as Vice-Chair. Mr. Archinski called for a roll call vote on Mr. Taylor's Nomination of Heather Santiago-Hutchings for Vice- Chair. Mr. Taylor - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes and Mr. Archinski - Yes. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor)
Nominate Jennifer Kopcinski as Clerk
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Nominate Jennifer Kopcinski as Clerk. Mr. Archinski called for a roll call vote on Mrs. Genest's Nomination of Jennifer Kopcinski as Clerk. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mr. Taylor - Yes. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Nominate Jennifer Kopcinski as Clerk. Mr. Archinski called for a roll call vote on Mrs. Genest's Nomination of Jennifer Kopcinski as Clerk. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mr. Taylor - Yes. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of March 26, 2024
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Minutes of March 26, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Taylor abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Minutes of March 26, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Taylor abstained from voting..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Minutes of April 9, 2024
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Minutes of April 9, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Taylor abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Minutes of April 9, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Taylor abstained from voting..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Minutes of April 23, 2024
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of April 23, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Taylor abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of April 23, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Taylor abstained from voting..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Genest)
Special Permit Submittal
Accept the Special Permit Submittal for Light Automotive Sales at 1867 Bridge Street
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept the Special Permit Submittal for Light Automotive Sales at 1867 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
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“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept the Special Permit Submittal for Light Automotive Sales at 1867 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Public Hearings
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Accept the Street Acceptance for Douglas Road and Douglas Road Extension
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept the Street Acceptance for Douglas Road and Douglas Road Extension. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept the Street Acceptance for Douglas Road and Douglas Road Extension. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Agenda Items
Approve and Authorize Chairman Archinski to Sign the Final Regulatory Agreement for 133 Phineas Street, Louis Farm Village
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve and Authorize Chairman Archinski to Sign the Final Regulatory Agreement for 133 Phineas Street, Louis Farm Village. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve and Authorize Chairman Archinski to Sign the Final Regulatory Agreement for 133 Phineas Street, Louis Farm Village. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Dave Paquin - Requesting Re-Appointment to the Historical Commission
Approve the Re-Appointment Requests for the Above Individuals
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Re-Appointment Requests for the Above Individuals. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Re-Appointment Requests for the Above Individuals. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Board of Selectmen - Discuss and Vote on Summer Meeting Schedule
Set the Summer Meeting Schedule as June 11th, 2024, July 23rd, 2024, and August 27th, 2024
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Set the Summer Meeting Schedule as June 11th, 2024, July 23rd, 2024, and August 27th, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Set the Summer Meeting Schedule as June 11th, 2024, July 23rd, 2024, and August 27th, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #1
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #2
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Dismissal of Warrant Article #24
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Dismissal of Warrant Article #24. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Dismissal of Warrant Article #24. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Recommend Warrant Article #3
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #4
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Recommend Warrant Article #5
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #5. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #5. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #6
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #6. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #6. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #7
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #8
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #9
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #10
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #11
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #12
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #13
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #14
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #14. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #14. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Recommend Warrant Article #15
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #15. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #15. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #16
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #17
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #17. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #17. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #18
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #18. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #18. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Recommend Warrant Article #19
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #19. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #19. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Taylor)
Recommend Warrant Article #20
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #20. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #20. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Recommend Warrant Article #21
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #21. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #21. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #22
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #23
Motion made by Mr. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #23. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 2 with Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voting no.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, KopcinskiNo: Santiago-Hutchings, Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #23. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 2 with Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voting no..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #24
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #24. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that he was not in favor of the proposed use, discussed revisiting the Beaver Brook Farm situation, worrying about a 40B developer purchasing the property and wanting the property for open space. Motion passed 3 to 2 with Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voting no.
Yes: Genest, Kopcinski, TaylorNo: Archinski, Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #24. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that he was not in favor of the proposed use, discussed revisiting the Beaver Brook Farm situation, worrying about a 40B developer purchasing the property and wanting the property for open space. Motion passed 3 to 2 with Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voting no..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #25
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #25. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #25. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #26
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #26. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #26. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #27
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #27. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #27. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #28
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #28. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #28. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #29
Motino made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #29. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motino made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Recommend Warrant Article #29. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Genest)
Recommend Deferral of Warrant Article #30
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Deferral of Warrant Article #30. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Deferral of Warrant Article #30. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, 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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