MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
December 17, 2024
17 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Tony Archinski recused himself from one item.
Every vote, in order
Community Input
Suspend the rules for Community Input and allow the residents that signed up to speak during the agenda item
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to suspend the rules for Community Input and allow the residents that signed up to speak during the agenda item. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to suspend the rules for Community Input and allow the residents that signed up to speak during the agenda item. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Special Permit Submittals
Accept both Special Permit Submittals and to Schedule Public Hearings
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept both Special Permit Submittals and to Schedule Public Hearings. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept both Special Permit Submittals and to Schedule Public Hearings. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of September 24, 2024
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of September 24, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of September 24, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Minutes of October 8, 2024
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of October 8, 2024. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of October 8, 2024. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Taylor)
Approve the Minutes of November 7, 2024
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Minutes of November 7, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Approve the Minutes of November 7, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Minutes of November 21, 2024
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of November 21, 2024. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of November 21, 2024. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Genest)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Open the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Open the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Grant the Special Permit, with the height not to exceed 115', the original nineteen conditions and that the American Flag is maintained on the flagpole
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant the Special Permit, with the height not to exceed 115', the original nineteen conditions and that the American Flag is maintained on the flagpole. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant the Special Permit, with the height not to exceed 115', the original nineteen conditions and that the American Flag is maintained on the flagpole. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Agenda Items
Approve the Union Contract based upon discussions in Executive Session and Mrs. Manugian receiving written notification that the continuing education is a one-time stipend
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Union Contract based upon discussions in Executive Session and Mrs. Manugian receiving written notification that the continuing education is a one-time stipend. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously, JBWESTTELL, LLC d/b/a The White Lotus - Requesting Approval of a Common Victualler's License, Jimmy Tell, Manager at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, Units 27 & 28 Jimmy Tell, the applicant, appeared before the Board to request a Common Victualler's License.
Yes: Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorThe minutes say Tony Archinski recused himself from this item, so Tony Archinski is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Union Contract based upon discussions in Executive Session and Mrs. Manugian receiving written notification that the continuing education is a one-time stipend. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously, JBWESTTELL, LLC d/b/a The White Lotus - Requesting Approval of a Common Victualler's License, Jimmy Tell, Manager at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, Units 27 & 28 Jimmy Tell, the applicant, appeared before the Board to request a Common Victualler's License..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Approve the Common Victualler's License, Jimmy Tell, Manager at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, Units 27 & 28
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Common Victualler's License, Jimmy Tell, Manager at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, Units 27 & 28. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Common Victualler's License, Jimmy Tell, Manager at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, Units 27 & 28. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
Approve and to Sign the Department of Agricultural Resources Co-Holder Approval Form for Department Approvals to construct a pole barn for machine storage at 315 Marsh Hill Road
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve and to Sign the Department of Agricultural Resources Co-Holder Approval Form for Department Approvals to construct a pole barn for machine storage at 315 Marsh Hill Road. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve and to Sign the Department of Agricultural Resources Co-Holder Approval Form for Department Approvals to construct a pole barn for machine storage at 315 Marsh Hill Road. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Accept the $500.00 donation from the Dracut Police Association and the $500.00 donation from Lakeshore Realty, LLP
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Accept the $500.00 donation from the Dracut Police Association and the $500.00 donation from Lakeshore Realty, LLP. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Accept the $500.00 donation from the Dracut Police Association and the $500.00 donation from Lakeshore Realty, LLP. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Genest)
Accept the $500.00 donation from Todd Dow, $500.00 donation from The Dow Company, Inc., $500.00 donation from Stampcrete of MV d/b/a New England Cement Block and the $250.00 donation from Michael...
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept the $500.00 donation from Todd Dow, $500.00 donation from The Dow Company, Inc., $500.00 donation from Stampcrete of MV d/b/a New England Cement Block and the $250.00 donation from Michael and Gail Dow. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept the $500.00 donation from Todd Dow, $500.00 donation from The Dow Company, Inc., $500.00 donation from Stampcrete of MV d/b/a New England Cement Block and the $250.00 donation from Michael and Gail Dow. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Cheryl Melvin - Requesting Appointment to the Open Space Committee
Appoint Cheryl Melvin to the Open Space Committee
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Appoint Cheryl Melvin to the Open Space Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Appoint Cheryl Melvin to the Open Space Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Authorize the Chairman to Sign and Enter into a Professional Service Agreement with the Collins Center for the Facilitation of the Town Charter Review Study
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Authorize the Chairman to Sign and Enter into a Professional Service Agreement with the Collins Center for the Facilitation of the Town Charter Review Study. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 3 to 2. Ms. Genest and Mrs. Kopcinski voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorNo: Genest, Kopcinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Authorize the Chairman to Sign and Enter into a Professional Service Agreement with the Collins Center for the Facilitation of the Town Charter Review Study. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 3 to 2. Ms. Genest and Mrs. Kopcinski voted no..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Require that Dracut Residents be Appointed to the Dracut Cultural Council
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Require that Dracut Residents be Appointed to the Dracut Cultural Council. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Require that Dracut Residents be Appointed to the Dracut Cultural Council. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Taylor)
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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