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May 13, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 39 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Dracut Board of Selectmen · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Tony Archinski, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Alison Genest, Josh Taylor, Don Plummer
Absent: None
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Re-Organization of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate Josh Taylor as Chair
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Nominate Josh Taylor as Chair. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Plummer voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorNo: Plummer
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Nominate Josh Taylor as Chair. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Plummer voted no..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings)
Nominate Heather Santiago-Hutchings as Vice-Chair
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Nominate Heather Santiago-Hutchings as Vice-Chair. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Nominate Heather Santiago-Hutchings as Vice-Chair. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor)
Nominate Alison Genest as Clerk
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Nominate Alison Genest as Clerk. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Nominate Alison Genest as Clerk. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings)
Dracut Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Josh Taylor, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Alison Genest, Tony Archinski, Don Plummer
Absent: None
36 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of April 8, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of April 8, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Plummer abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: PlummerThe minutes say Don Plummer abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of April 8, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Plummer abstained from voting..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Approve the Minutes of April 22, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of April 22, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Plummer abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: PlummerThe minutes say Don Plummer abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of April 22, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Plummer abstained from voting..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Agenda Items
Accept a $1,000.00 donation from the Edward Jones Charitable Gift Fund, a $500.00 donation from The Arbors at Dracut, a $250.00 donation from On Target Firearms & Indoor Range, LLC, a $500.00...
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Accept a $1,000.00 donation from the Edward Jones Charitable Gift Fund, a $500.00 donation from The Arbors at Dracut, a $250.00 donation from On Target Firearms & Indoor Range, LLC, a $500.00 donation from the Friends of Dracut Elderly, a $100.00 donation from Sharon & Dennis Piendak, a $250.00 donation from Centralville Sportsmen's Club, a $100.00 donation from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm, a $250.00 donation from Toupin Rigging Company, Inc., a $250.00 donation from Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union and $200.00 Anonymous Cash Donation for the Public Safety Night and Fireworks. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Accept a $1,000.00 donation from the Edward Jones Charitable Gift Fund, a $500.00 donation from The Arbors at Dracut, a $250.00 donation from On Target Firearms & Indoor Range, LLC, a $500.00 donation from the Friends of Dracut Elderly, a $100.00 donation from Sharon & Dennis Piendak, a $250.00 donation from Centralville Sportsmen's Club, a $100.00 donation from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm, a $250.00 donation from Toupin Rigging Company, Inc., a $250.00 donation from Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union and $200.00 Anonymous Cash Donation for the Public Safety Night and Fireworks. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Board of Selectmen - Discuss and Vote on Summer Meeting Schedule
Set the Summer Meeting Schedule to June 10, 2025, July 8, 2025, and August 5, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Set the Summer Meeting Schedule to June 10, 2025, July 8, 2025, and August 5, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Set the Summer Meeting Schedule to June 10, 2025, July 8, 2025, and August 5, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Approve the One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 175 Endicott Street
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 175 Endicott Street. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 175 Endicott Street. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Plummer)
Grant the National Grid Easement for 144 Greenmont Avenue
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant the National Grid Easement for 144 Greenmont Avenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant the National Grid Easement for 144 Greenmont Avenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Approve and Sign the June 2, 2025, Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion made by Ms. Genet to Approve and Sign the June 2, 2025, Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genet to Approve and Sign the June 2, 2025, Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Public Hearing
Open the public hearing
Motion made by Ms. Genet to open the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genet to open the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Close the public hearing
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Genest)
Approve the Change the Officers/Directors and Change of Stock Interest on the Section 12, On Premises, Wine and Malt Beverages License, Lyndie Shaw, Manager, at 14 Loon Hill Road
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Change the Officers/Directors and Change of Stock Interest on the Section 12, On Premises, Wine and Malt Beverages License, Lyndie Shaw, Manager, at 14 Loon Hill Road. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Change the Officers/Directors and Change of Stock Interest on the Section 12, On Premises, Wine and Malt Beverages License, Lyndie Shaw, Manager, at 14 Loon Hill Road. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #1
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #2
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #3
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #4
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Plummer)
Recommend Warrant Article #6
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #6. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #6. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #7
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #8
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #9
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #10
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #11
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #12
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motin passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motin passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #13
Motion made by Mrs. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Table Warrant Article #14 until May 27, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Table Warrant Article #14 until May 27, 2025. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Ms. Genest asked if the Conservation Restriction would allow forestry? Mrs. Hodges explained what some restrictions allow and discussed contracts, etc. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Table Warrant Article #14 until May 27, 2025. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Ms. Genest asked if the Conservation Restriction would allow forestry? Mrs. Hodges explained what some restrictions allow and discussed contracts, etc. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #15
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #15. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Recommend Warrant Article #15. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Plummer)
Table Warrant Article #16 until May 27, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Table Warrant Article #16 until May 27, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Table Warrant Article #16 until May 27, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #19
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #19. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #19. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #20
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #20. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #20. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #21
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #21. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #21. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Recommend Warrant Article #22
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #23
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #23. Motino seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #23. Motino seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Plummer)
Recommend Warrant Article #24
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #24. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #24. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #25
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #25. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #25. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #26
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #26. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #26. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #27
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #27. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Under Discussion: Ms. Genest discussed the need to pivot, the Town has seen the results of lawsuits, going back to the drawing board, re-group to find zones and re-vote in November. Mr. Plummer discussed how to get things in motion and the need for an agenda item at the next meeting to discuss next steps. Mr. Archinski stated that Town Meeting has not voted yet, discussed the non-compliance with grants, having no conversation on what would happens with funding and the need for people to understand what will happen if the Town votes no on the MBTA Compliance. Mrs. Hodges discussed this being a community decision. Mr. Archinski discussed people wanting transparency, but not letting people speak by not voting to recommend the Article. Ms. Genest stated that the Article will still be on the Warrant at Town Meeting. Mrs. Hodges discussed the need to look at if non-residents can sponsor Warrant Articles. Mr. Plummer stated that people are saying that the Board is not listening to voters and provided examples that have been given to him. Motion failed 2 to 3. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings, Ms. Genest and Mr. Taylor voted no.
Yes: Archinski, PlummerNo: Genest, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorThe minutes name Heather Santiago-Hutchings (no), Alison Genest (no) and Josh Taylor (no) and give the count as 2-3; with 5 members present, Tony Archinski and Don Plummer are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #27. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Under Discussion: Ms. Genest discussed the need to pivot, the Town has seen the results of lawsuits, going back to the drawing board, re-group to find zones and re-vote in November. Mr. Plummer discussed how to get things in motion and the need for an agenda item at the next meeting to discuss next steps. Mr. Archinski stated that Town Meeting has not voted yet, discussed the non-compliance with grants, having no conversation on what would happens with funding and the need for people to understand what will happen if the Town votes no on the MBTA Compliance. Mrs. Hodges discussed this being a community decision. Mr. Archinski discussed people wanting transparency, but not letting people speak by not voting to recommend the Article. Ms. Genest stated that the Article will still be on the Warrant at Town Meeting. Mrs. Hodges discussed the need to look at if non-residents can sponsor Warrant Articles. Mr. Plummer stated that people are saying that the Board is not listening to voters and provided examples that have been given to him. Motion failed 2 to 3. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings, Ms. Genest and Mr. Taylor voted no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Plummer)
Table Warrant Article #29 until May 27, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Table Warrant Article #29 until May 27, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Table Warrant Article #29 until May 27, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Table Warrant Article #30 until May 27, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Table Warrant Article #30 until May 27, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Table Warrant Article #30 until May 27, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
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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