MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 14, 2025
31 recorded votes, 8 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
During the meeting:
- Alison Genest recused herself from one item.
Every vote, in order
Community Input
Suspend the Rules and allow Public Input during the Review of the Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Suspend the Rules and allow Public Input during the Review of the Town Meeting Warrant Articles. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Suspend the Rules and allow Public Input during the Review of the Town Meeting Warrant Articles. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of September 23, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of September 23, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed 4 to 0. Ms. Genest abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of September 23, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed 4 to 0. Ms. Genest abstained from voting..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Plummer)
Jennifer Kopcinski - Requesting Appointment to the Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Jennifer Kocpinski to the Community Preservation Committee
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Appoint Jennifer Kocpinski to the Community Preservation Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Appoint Jennifer Kocpinski to the Community Preservation Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Bill Greenwood - Requesting Appointment to the Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Bill Greenwood to the Community Preservation Committee
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Bill Greenwood to the Community Preservation Committee. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Bill Greenwood to the Community Preservation Committee. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Genest)
Appoint Elizabeth Foster to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee, 4th Alternate
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Appoint Elizabeth Foster to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee, 4th Alternate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Archinski voted no.
Yes: Genest, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorNo: Archinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Appoint Elizabeth Foster to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee, 4th Alternate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Archinski voted no..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Schedule Halloween Trick or Treating on October 31st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., rain or shine, every year moving forward
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Schedule Halloween Trick or Treating on October 31st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., rain or shine, every year moving forward. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Schedule Halloween Trick or Treating on October 31st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., rain or shine, every year moving forward. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Have the Upcoming Holiday Meeting Schedule set for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m
Motion made by Ms. Genest to have the Upcoming Holiday Meeting Schedule set for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to have the Upcoming Holiday Meeting Schedule set for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Katharine Foster, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director - Review of Massachusetts
Approve the Financial Management Review Program Offered by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Financial Management Review Program Offered by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Approve the Financial Management Review Program Offered by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Authorize an Audit of the Dracut Public Schools Financials
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Authorize an Audit of the Dracut Public Schools Financials. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that he wants to be clear on what they are looking for in the audit. Mrs. Hodges stated that if approved at Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen will need to determine the scope of services for the audit. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Plummer voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorNo: Plummer
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Authorize an Audit of the Dracut Public Schools Financials. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that he wants to be clear on what they are looking for in the audit. Mrs. Hodges stated that if approved at Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen will need to determine the scope of services for the audit. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Plummer voted no..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Open the November 10, 2025, Town Meeting Warrant
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Open the November 10, 2025, Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Open the November 10, 2025, Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Closed the November 10, 2025, Town Meeting Warrant
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Closed the November 10, 2025, Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Closed the November 10, 2025, Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Continue the Discussion on Appointments and Process for Creation of School Building Committee until October 28, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Continue the Discussion on Appointments and Process for Creation of School Building Committee until October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Continue the Discussion on Appointments and Process for Creation of School Building Committee until October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Board of Selectmen - Response to Recent Dracut School Committee Statements
Sign the November 10, 2025, Town Meeting Warrant
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Sign the November 10, 2025, Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Sign the November 10, 2025, Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
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)
Continue until October 28, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Continue until October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Continue until October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Genest)
Recommend Warrant Article #3
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #4
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #5
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #5. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #5. 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 Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Recommend Warrant Article #8
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #9
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Genest)
Continue Warrant Article #10 until October 28, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Continue Warrant Article #10 until October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Continue Warrant Article #10 until October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Genest)
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)
Not Recommend Warrant Article #12
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Not Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Ms. Genest voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorNo: Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Not Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Ms. Genest voted no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #13
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorThe minutes say Alison Genest recused herself from this item, so Alison Genest is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Plummer)
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e 10
Recommend Warrant Article #14
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #14. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Plummer, TaylorNo: Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #14. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Genest)
Continue Warrant Article #15 until October 28, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Continue Warrant Article #15 until October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Archinski voted present.
Yes: Genest, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: ArchinskiThe minutes say Tony Archinski “voted present”; Tony Archinski is shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Continue Warrant Article #15 until October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Archinski voted present..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Not Recommend Warrant Article #16
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Not Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Not Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e 11
Continue Warrant Article #17 until October 28, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Continue Warrant Article #17 until October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Continue Warrant Article #17 until October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #18
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #18. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Plummer abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: Plummer
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Recommend Warrant Article #18. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Plummer abstained from voting..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
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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