MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 5, 2025
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Josh Taylor, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Alison Genest, Tony Archinski, Don Plummer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of May 27, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Approve the Minutes of May 27, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Ms. Genest abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Approve the Minutes of May 27, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Ms. Genest abstained from voting..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Archinski)
Approve the Minutes of May 29, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of May 29, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of May 29, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Approve the Minutes of June 2, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of June 2, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of June 2, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Plummer)
Approve the Minutes of June 3, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Approve the Minutes of June 3, 2025. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Approve the Minutes of June 3, 2025. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Genest)
Approve the Minutes of June 10, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of June 10, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of June 10, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Approve the Minutes of July 8, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of July 8, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Archinski abstained from voting.
Yes: Genest, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: Archinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Minutes of July 8, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Archinski abstained from voting..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Public Hearing
Close the public hearing
Motion made by Ms. Genest to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Grant the Approval to Change the Officers, Transfer of Stock and Change of Manager on the Section 15, Off Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Grant the Approval to Change the Officers, Transfer of Stock and Change of Manager on the Section 15, Off Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Grant the Approval to Change the Officers, Transfer of Stock and Change of Manager on the Section 15, Off Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Genest)
Agenda Items
Grant the Approval of a Vendor Change on the One-Day Outdoor Beer and Wine License on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant the Approval of a Vendor Change on the One-Day Outdoor Beer and Wine License on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant the Approval of a Vendor Change on the One-Day Outdoor Beer and Wine License on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Alison Manugian, Assistant Town Manager/Community Development Director - Review,
Continue until September 9, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Continue until September 9, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Continue until September 9, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Grant Approval to Close a Portion of Lakeview Avenue on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Dracut Old Home Day
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant Approval to Close a Portion of Lakeview Avenue on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Dracut Old Home Day. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant Approval to Close a Portion of Lakeview Avenue on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Dracut Old Home Day. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
John Briscoe - Requesting Appointment to the Agricultural Commission
Appoint John Briscoe to the Agricultural Commission
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Appoint John Briscoe to the Agricultural Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Appoint John Briscoe to the Agricultural Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Approve a Resolution Urging the Governor and Massachusetts Representatives to Support Massachusetts Bar Advocates Quest for Better Compensation for Services Provided
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve a Resolution Urging the Governor and Massachusetts Representatives to Support Massachusetts Bar Advocates Quest for Better Compensation for Services Provided. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Under Discussion: Mr. Taylor stated that these attorneys are not donating their time, and he is not signing anything that refers to the Governor as your Excellency. Mr. Archinski explained that is what you call any Governor. Mr. Archinski stated that the Board has supported Mr. Demoulas and National Grid when they went on strike and stated that justice has been discussed twice at this meeting. Ms. Genest stated that she does not think the Board should get involved and sign this Resolution. Ms. Genest stated that people can individually approach the Governor's Office and State Representative's. Mr. Archinski stated that the Board should have spoken up to the Governor with the MBTA, etc. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that she is nervous about supporting this as taxes would increase at the State level which then filters to the Local level. Motion failed 2 to 3 with Mr. Plummer and Mr. Archinski voting yes and Ms. Genest. Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings and Mr. Taylor voting no.
Yes: Archinski, PlummerNo: Genest, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorThe minutes name Don Plummer (yes), Tony Archinski (yes), Heather Santiago-Hutchings (no) and Josh Taylor (no) and give the count as 2-3; with 5 members present, Alison Genest is shown voting no.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve a Resolution Urging the Governor and Massachusetts Representatives to Support Massachusetts Bar Advocates Quest for Better Compensation for Services Provided. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Under Discussion: Mr. Taylor stated that these attorneys are not donating their time, and he is not signing anything that refers to the Governor as your Excellency. Mr. Archinski explained that is what you call any Governor. Mr. Archinski stated that the Board has supported Mr. Demoulas and National Grid when they went on strike and stated that justice has been discussed twice at this meeting. Ms. Genest stated that she does not think the Board should get involved and sign this Resolution. Ms. Genest stated that people can individually approach the Governor's Office and State Representative's. Mr. Archinski stated that the Board should have spoken up to the Governor with the MBTA, etc. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that she is nervous about supporting this as taxes would increase at the State level which then filters to the Local level. Motion failed 2 to 3 with Mr. Plummer and Mr. Archinski voting yes and Ms. Genest. Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings and Mr. Taylor voting no..” (Motion: Archinski, 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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