MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 12, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 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
Public Hearings
Withdraw the Pole Petition for Genest Street
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Withdraw the Pole Petition for Genest Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Withdraw the Pole Petition for Genest Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Agenda Item
Grant the Two-Year Extension on the License to Operate
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant the Two-Year Extension on the License to Operate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant the Two-Year Extension on the License to Operate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Open the public hearing
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to open the public hearing. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to open the public hearing. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Stay with a Single Tax Rate
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Stay with a Single Tax Rate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Stay with a Single Tax Rate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Open the public hearing
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to open the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to open the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Grant the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Board of Selectmen - Discussion and Deliberations of Town Manager Candidates
Appoint Kate Hodges as the Town Manager pending the Completion of Background Checks and Successful Contract Negotiations
Motion made Mr. Taylor to Appoint Kate Hodges as the Town Manager pending the Completion of Background Checks and Successful Contract Negotiations. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made Mr. Taylor to Appoint Kate Hodges as the Town Manager pending the Completion of Background Checks and Successful Contract Negotiations. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Authorize the Chairman to Review and Sign all Documents with any changes to allow for the Execution of the Lease and required Regulatory Documents for State Funding and Construction of the Project...
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Authorize the Chairman to Review and Sign all Documents with any changes to allow for the Execution of the Lease and required Regulatory Documents for State Funding and Construction of the Project at 144 Greenmont Avenue: Lease, Regulatory Documents, Lease Estoppel, Affordable Housing Restriction and any Necessary Closing Documents subject to Town Counsel's Final Review and Approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Authorize the Chairman to Review and Sign all Documents with any changes to allow for the Execution of the Lease and required Regulatory Documents for State Funding and Construction of the Project at 144 Greenmont Avenue: Lease, Regulatory Documents, Lease Estoppel, Affordable Housing Restriction and any Necessary Closing Documents subject to Town Counsel's Final Review and Approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Continue until the December 17th, 2024, Meeting
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue until the December 17th, 2024, Meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue until the December 17th, 2024, Meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Approve the Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler's, Amusement Video Machines, Video Poker Machines, Pool Tables, Juke Boxes and Used Car Dealers/Class I, II & III Licenses for 2025
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler's, Amusement Video Machines, Video Poker Machines, Pool Tables, Juke Boxes and Used Car Dealers/Class I, II & III Licenses for 2025. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler's, Amusement Video Machines, Video Poker Machines, Pool Tables, Juke Boxes and Used Car Dealers/Class I, II & III Licenses for 2025. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Zoning By-Law Review Committee (ZBRC)
Enter into Executive Session
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Enter into Executive Session. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed with a roll call vote: Ms. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Taylor - Yes and Mr. Archinski - Yes. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Enter into Executive Session. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed with a roll call vote: Ms. Genest - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes, Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Taylor - Yes and Mr. Archinski - Yes. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, 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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