MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 23, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 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
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of May 28, 2024
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of May 28, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of May 28, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approve the Minutes of June 6, 2024
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Minutes of June 6, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Minutes of June 6, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approve the Minutes of June 11, 2024
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Minutes of June 11, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Minutes of June 11, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Public Hearings
Open the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to open the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to open the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
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)
Grant a 5-year Extension for the Telecommunications Tower at 13 Chuck Drive
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant a 5-year Extension for the Telecommunications Tower at 13 Chuck Drive. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant a 5-year Extension for the Telecommunications Tower at 13 Chuck Drive. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Open the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to open the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to open the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Genest)
Approve the Pole Petition with the entire tree at 57 Greenmont Avenue being removed
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Pole Petition with the entire tree at 57 Greenmont Avenue being removed. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Pole Petition with the entire tree at 57 Greenmont Avenue being removed. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Board of Selectmen - Appointment of Interim Town Manager
Appoint Gregory Hanley as the Interim Town Manager
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Appoint Gregory Hanley as the Interim Town Manager. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Appoint Gregory Hanley as the Interim Town Manager. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Appoint Deputy Chief Thomas Mackey as the Dracut Fire Chief effective October 31, 2024
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Appoint Deputy Chief Thomas Mackey as the Dracut Fire Chief effective October 31, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Appoint Deputy Chief Thomas Mackey as the Dracut Fire Chief effective October 31, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Transfer of Special Permit #24-2 from J&M Investment Properties, LLC to Joel's Auto Repair and Service, LLC at 1867 Bridge Street
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Transfer of Special Permit #24-2 from J&M Investment Properties, LLC to Joel's Auto Repair and Service, LLC at 1867 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Transfer of Special Permit #24-2 from J&M Investment Properties, LLC to Joel's Auto Repair and Service, LLC at 1867 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Approve a Class II, Used Car Dealers License at 1867 Bridge Street
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve a Class II, Used Car Dealers License at 1867 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve a Class II, Used Car Dealers License at 1867 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Transfer of Special Permit #17-4 from Alesandro Fragione d/b/a A Plus Auto Sales to Alessandro Fragione d/b/a A Plus Auto Body of Dracut, Inc. at 2093 Bridge Street
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Transfer of Special Permit #17-4 from Alesandro Fragione d/b/a A Plus Auto Sales to Alessandro Fragione d/b/a A Plus Auto Body of Dracut, Inc. at 2093 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Transfer of Special Permit #17-4 from Alesandro Fragione d/b/a A Plus Auto Sales to Alessandro Fragione d/b/a A Plus Auto Body of Dracut, Inc. at 2093 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Approve a Class II, Used Car Dealers License at 2093 Bridge Street
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve a Class II, Used Car Dealers License at 2093 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve a Class II, Used Car Dealers License at 2093 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Two Stop Signs at Oliver Drive & Bancroft Street, East
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Two Stop Signs at Oliver Drive & Bancroft Street, East. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Two Stop Signs at Oliver Drive & Bancroft Street, East. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the No Parking Signs at Tyngsboro Road, North and No Trailer Parking Tow Zone Signs at Stewart Street, East
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the No Parking Signs at Tyngsboro Road, North and No Trailer Parking Tow Zone Signs at Stewart Street, East. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the No Parking Signs at Tyngsboro Road, North and No Trailer Parking Tow Zone Signs at Stewart Street, East. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Approve the Acceptance of Donations from the June 27th, 2024, Public Safety Night at Veteran's Park
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Acceptance of Donations from the June 27th, 2024, Public Safety Night at Veteran's Park. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Taylor abstained from voting as he is one of donors listed on the letter dated July 15, 2024.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Acceptance of Donations from the June 27th, 2024, Public Safety Night at Veteran's Park. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Taylor abstained from voting as he is one of donors listed on the letter dated July 15, 2024..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Richard Loomer - Requesting Appointment to the DATV Board of Directors
Appoint Richard Loomer to the DATV Board of Directors
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Appoint Richard Loomer to the DATV Board of Directors. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Appoint Richard Loomer to the DATV Board of Directors. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Table the discussion until the next meeting to complete further research
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to table the discussion until the next meeting to complete further research. Motion seconded Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to table the discussion until the next meeting to complete further research. Motion seconded Mrs. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Genest)
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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