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January 28, 2025
14 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 December 17, 2024, as Amended
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of December 17, 2024, as Amended. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of December 17, 2024, as Amended. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approve the Minutes of December 31, 2024
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of December 31, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 0 with Ms. Genest abstaining from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Kopcinski, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Minutes of December 31, 2024. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 0 with Ms. Genest abstaining from voting..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approve the Minutes of January 14, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of January 14, 2025. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of January 14, 2025. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Minutes of January 21, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of January 21, 2025. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of January 21, 2025. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Agenda Items
Grant the Common Victualler's License, Ken Richards, Manager at 1420 Lakeview Avenue
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant the Common Victualler's License, Ken Richards, Manager at 1420 Lakeview Avenue. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant the Common Victualler's License, Ken Richards, Manager at 1420 Lakeview Avenue. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Grant a One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 91 Mill Street
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant a One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 91 Mill Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant a One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 91 Mill Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Approve the Irish Clover Road Race on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. from Owen & Ollies Restaurant & Pub, 91 Mill Street and to Close the Section of Mill Street between Lakeview Avenue and...
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Irish Clover Road Race on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. from Owen & Ollies Restaurant & Pub, 91 Mill Street and to Close the Section of Mill Street between Lakeview Avenue and Water Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Irish Clover Road Race on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. from Owen & Ollies Restaurant & Pub, 91 Mill Street and to Close the Section of Mill Street between Lakeview Avenue and Water Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Kopcinski)
Accept the (2) Gift Cards from Heavenly Donuts to be used as prizes for the Public Safety Night event
Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Accept the (2) Gift Cards from Heavenly Donuts to be used as prizes for the Public Safety Night event. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Genest to Accept the (2) Gift Cards from Heavenly Donuts to be used as prizes for the Public Safety Night event. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Open the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. 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 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)
Approve the Transfer of the Section 15, Off Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License from E.M. Teles & Sons, Inc., d/b/a Lakeview Package Store to R.C. Perez, LLC, d/b/a Lakeview Package Store,...
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Transfer of the Section 15, Off Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License from E.M. Teles & Sons, Inc., d/b/a Lakeview Package Store to R.C. Perez, LLC, d/b/a Lakeview Package Store, Ramon C. Perez, Manager, located at 49 Stewart Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Transfer of the Section 15, Off Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License from E.M. Teles & Sons, Inc., d/b/a Lakeview Package Store to R.C. Perez, LLC, d/b/a Lakeview Package Store, Ramon C. Perez, Manager, located at 49 Stewart Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Kopcinski)
Agenda Items (Cont'd)
Table the Right of First Refusal for Lot 5C & Lot 5B on Marsh Hill Road and Lot 5 on Richardson Road
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Table the Right of First Refusal for Lot 5C & Lot 5B on Marsh Hill Road and Lot 5 on Richardson Road. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Kopcinski asked about having the CPC schedule a meeting. Don Plummer, CPC Chairman, stated that he would add it to their next meeting agenda on March 4th, 2025. Mrs. Kopcinski asked Mrs. Manugian to check the 120-day Right of First Refusal window. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Table the Right of First Refusal for Lot 5C & Lot 5B on Marsh Hill Road and Lot 5 on Richardson Road. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Kopcinski asked about having the CPC schedule a meeting. Don Plummer, CPC Chairman, stated that he would add it to their next meeting agenda on March 4th, 2025. Mrs. Kopcinski asked Mrs. Manugian to check the 120-day Right of First Refusal window. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Chairman Archinski - Appointment of Varnum Day Award Sub-Committee
Hold In-Person Early Voting as Described by the Town Clerk
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Hold In-Person Early Voting as Described by the Town Clerk. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Hold In-Person Early Voting as Described by the Town Clerk. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Reduce Election Day hours to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the May 3, 2025 Town Election, given In-Person Early Voting
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Reduce Election Day Hours given In-Person Early Voting. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that if you are present at the polls, you can see the drop off after 4:00 p.m., and that neither Mrs. Kopcinski nor he are currently candidates so they can vote on the motion. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings explained that on April 29th, 2025, Town Hall will be open until 6:00 p.m. for In- Person Early Voting if folks need after work hours. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Reduce Election Day Hours given In-Person Early Voting. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that if you are present at the polls, you can see the drop off after 4:00 p.m., and that neither Mrs. Kopcinski nor he are currently candidates so they can vote on the motion. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings explained that on April 29th, 2025, Town Hall will be open until 6:00 p.m. for In- Person Early Voting if folks need after work hours. 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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