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February 10, 2026
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Tony Archinski as absent.
Present: Josh Taylor, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Alison Genest, Don Plummer
Absent: Tony Archinski
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of January 13, 2026
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Approve the Minutes of January 13, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed with Ms. Genest abstaining from voting.
Yes: Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: GenestThe minutes say Alison Genest abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Approve the Minutes of January 13, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed with Ms. Genest abstaining from voting..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Plummer)
Agenda Item
Waive the Site Plan Review for 570 Merrimack Avenue
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Waive the Site Plan Review for 570 Merrimack Avenue. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Waive the Site Plan Review for 570 Merrimack Avenue. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Public Hearing Continuation
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Grant the Special Permit for Class II, Used Car Sales at 570 Merrimack Avenue
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant the Special Permit for Class II, Used Car Sales at 570 Merrimack Avenue. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant the Special Permit for Class II, Used Car Sales at 570 Merrimack Avenue. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Agenda Items (Cont'd)
Approve the Annual Irish Clover Road Race on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. from Owen & Ollies Restaurant and Pub, 91 Mill Street
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Approve the Annual Irish Clover Road Race on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. from Owen & Ollies Restaurant and Pub, 91 Mill Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Approve the Annual Irish Clover Road Race on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. from Owen & Ollies Restaurant and Pub, 91 Mill Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Grant the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License, Sunday, March 8th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 91 Mill Street
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License, Sunday, March 8th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 91 Mill Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Grant the One-Day Outdoor All Alcohol License, Sunday, March 8th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 91 Mill Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Sign the March 3rd, 2026, Special State Senate Election Warrant
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Sign the March 3rd, 2026, Special State Senate Election Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Sign the March 3rd, 2026, Special State Senate Election Warrant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Accept the $250.00 Donation from the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 315 for the March Veteran's Breakfast
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Accept the $250.00 Donation from the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 315 for the March Veteran's Breakfast. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Accept the $250.00 Donation from the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 315 for the March Veteran's Breakfast. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Genest)
Accept the $5,000.00 Donation from the Lowell Five to be Used for Food Insecurity
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Accept the $5,000.00 Donation from the Lowell Five to be Used for Food Insecurity. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Accept the $5,000.00 Donation from the Lowell Five to be Used for Food Insecurity. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Public Hearing
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Transfer the Section 15, Off Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Transfer the Section 15, Off Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Transfer the Section 15, Off Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Kate Hodges, Town Manager - Review and Discuss FY27 Revenue Projections
Accept the language as written and to have the bids due by the close of business day on March 31st, 2026
Motion made by Ms. Genest to accept the language as written and to have the bids due by the close of business day on March 31st, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to accept the language as written and to have the bids due by the close of business day on March 31st, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Discussion
Suspend the rules and see if anyone in the audience would like to speak on this
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to suspend the rules and see if anyone in the audience would like to speak on this. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to suspend the rules and see if anyone in the audience would like to speak on this. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Genest)
Endorse MBTA Communities zones 2 and 8 chosen by the Zoning By-Law Review Committee
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to endorse zones 2 & 8. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Under Discussion: Ms. Genest stated that she agrees with the zones that the ZBRC have looked at, she is not in favor of the law but knows the need to get into compliance. Mr. Taylor stated that he was not in favor of the law either. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if zones 2 & 8 meet all requirements? Mrs. Manugian stated they believe they will. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings questioned that this was already voted down at Town Meeting, how would they be able to bring it up again? Mrs. Manugian explained that it would need to go to the Planning Board again, then Town Meeting. Motion made by Mr. Plummer to suspend the rules and see if anyone in the audience would like to speak on this. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously. Christine Therrien, 25 Jefferson Road, appeared before the Board with questions on how many units are there now, etc., and stated that she would bring those questions to the next ZBRC meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
The motion to suspend the rules for public comment and the comment itself come between this motion and its result (“Motion passed unanimously.”) in the minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to endorse zones 2 & 8. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Under Discussion: Ms. Genest stated that she agrees with the zones that the ZBRC have looked at, she is not in favor of the law but knows the need to get into compliance. Mr. Taylor stated that he was not in favor of the law either. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if zones 2 & 8 meet all requirements? Mrs. Manugian stated they believe they will. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings questioned that this was already voted down at Town Meeting, how would they be able to bring it up again? Mrs. Manugian explained that it would need to go to the Planning Board again, then Town Meeting. Motion made by Mr. Plummer to suspend the rules and see if anyone in the audience would like to speak on this. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously. Christine Therrien, 25 Jefferson Road, appeared before the Board with questions on how many units are there now, etc., and stated that she would bring those questions to the next ZBRC meeting. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Genest)
Board of Selectmen - Establish Town Manager Goals
Continue the Establish Town Manager Goals until the February 24, 2026, meeting
Motion made by Ms. Genest to continue the Establish Town Manager Goals until the February 24, 2026, meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to continue the Establish Town Manager Goals until the February 24, 2026, meeting. 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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