MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 25, 2024
8 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Tony Archinski, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Jennifer Kopcinski, Alison Genest, Josh Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Special Permit Submittal
Accept the Special Permit Submittal
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Accept the Special Permit Submittal. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Accept the Special Permit Submittal. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Agenda Items
Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License for Saturday, June 29th, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, Unit 24
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License for Saturday, June 29th, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, Unit 24. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the One-Day Beer & Wine License for Saturday, June 29th, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, Unit 24. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Genest)
Appoint Philippe Thibault as the 4th Alternate Member of the Zoning By- Law Review Committee
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Appoint Philippe Thibault as the 4th Alternate Member of the Zoning By- Law Review Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. Genest discussed Mr. Thibault's letter regarding refraining from representing clients in the Town. Mrs. Genest asked who is policing volunteers? Mr. Archinski asked do we police all volunteers and discussed the Conflict-of-Interest Law. Mrs. Genest discussed the conversations the Board has had regarding Special Employee Designations. Mr. Archinski discussed taking Mr. Thibault for his word. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mrs. Genest and Mrs. Kopcinski voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorNo: Genest, Kopcinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Appoint Philippe Thibault as the 4th Alternate Member of the Zoning By- Law Review Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. Genest discussed Mr. Thibault's letter regarding refraining from representing clients in the Town. Mrs. Genest asked who is policing volunteers? Mr. Archinski asked do we police all volunteers and discussed the Conflict-of-Interest Law. Mrs. Genest discussed the conversations the Board has had regarding Special Employee Designations. Mr. Archinski discussed taking Mr. Thibault for his word. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mrs. Genest and Mrs. Kopcinski voted no..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Melissa Dery- Requesting Appointment to the Agricultural Commission
Appoint Melissa Dery to the Agricultural Commission
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Appoint Melissa Dery to the Agricultural Commission. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Appoint Melissa Dery to the Agricultural Commission. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Board of Selectmen - Appointment of Town Manager Screening Committee
Appoint Charlie Kanavos as an at-large member of the Town Manager Screening Committee
Mr. Archinski called for nominations from the Board for the two At-Large Member positions for the Town Manager Screening Committee. Mr. Archinski stated that the Board received sixteen applications for the two open positions. Mr. Taylor nominated Charlie Kanavos. Mrs. Kopcinski nominated George Rancourt. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings nominated Peter Clark. Mrs. Genest nominated George Rancourt. Mr. Archinski called for a vote for Charlie Kanavos which passed unanimously.
Mr. Taylor nominated Charlie Kanavos; the Chair called a vote on each nominee, and this one “passed unanimously.” Nominations need no seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Archinski called for nominations from the Board for the two At-Large Member positions for the Town Manager Screening Committee. Mr. Archinski stated that the Board received sixteen applications for the two open positions. Mr. Taylor nominated Charlie Kanavos. Mrs. Kopcinski nominated George Rancourt. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings nominated Peter Clark. Mrs. Genest nominated George Rancourt. Mr. Archinski called for a vote for Charlie Kanavos which passed unanimously..”
Appoint George Rancourt as an at-large member of the Town Manager Screening Committee (nominated by Mrs. Kopcinski and Mrs. Genest)
Mr. Archinski called for a vote for George Rancourt. Motion failed 2 to 3. Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voted no.
Yes: Genest, KopcinskiNo: Archinski, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorThe minutes name Josh Taylor (no), Heather Santiago-Hutchings (no) and Tony Archinski (no) and give the count as 2-3; with 5 members present, Jennifer Kopcinski and Alison Genest are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Archinski called for a vote for George Rancourt. Motion failed 2 to 3. Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voted no..”
Appoint Peter Clark as an at-large member of the Town Manager Screening Committee (nominated by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings)
Mr. Archinski called for a vote for Peter Clark. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mrs. Genest and Mrs. Kopcinski voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorNo: Genest, Kopcinski
From the minutes
“Mr. Archinski called for a vote for Peter Clark. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mrs. Genest and Mrs. Kopcinski voted no..”
Authorize Chairman Archinski to Sign Contract/Scope of Services with UMB Collins Center for Facilitation of Screening Committee
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Authorize Chairman Archinski to Sign Contract/Scope of Services with UMB Collins Center for Facilitation of Screening Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Genest discussed Task 3 in regards to no social media searches. Mrs. Genest stated that the applicants should be fully vetted through social media, etc. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed the mistruths within social media as anyone can post information on social media. Mr. Archinski stated that he understands all views regarding social media and would discuss with the Collins Center. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Authorize Chairman Archinski to Sign Contract/Scope of Services with UMB Collins Center for Facilitation of Screening Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Genest discussed Task 3 in regards to no social media searches. Mrs. Genest stated that the applicants should be fully vetted through social media, etc. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed the mistruths within social media as anyone can post information on social media. Mr. Archinski stated that he understands all views regarding social media and would discuss with the Collins Center. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
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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