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May 12, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 37 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: Josh Taylor, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Tony Archinski, Don Plummer, Kristie Wohlander
Absent: None
5 recorded votes, 3 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 failed with Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Taylor voting yes and Mr. Archinski, Mr. Plummer and Ms. Wohlander voting no.
Yes: Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorNo: Archinski, Plummer, Wohlander
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Nominate Josh Taylor as Chair. Motion failed with Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Taylor voting yes and Mr. Archinski, Mr. Plummer and Ms. Wohlander voting no..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings)
Nominate Kristie Wohlander as Chair
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Nominate Kristie Wohlander as Chair. Motion failed with Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voting yes and Mr. Archinski, Mr. Plummer and Ms. Wohlander voting no.
Yes: Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorNo: Archinski, Plummer, Wohlander
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Nominate Kristie Wohlander as Chair. Motion failed with Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voting yes and Mr. Archinski, Mr. Plummer and Ms. Wohlander voting no..” (Motion: Taylor)
Nominate Don Plummer as Chair
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Nominate Don Plummer as Chair. Motion passed with Mr. Archinski, Ms. Wohlander and Mr. Plummer voting yes and Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voting no.
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, WohlanderNo: Santiago-Hutchings, Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Nominate Don Plummer as Chair. Motion passed with Mr. Archinski, Ms. Wohlander and Mr. Plummer voting yes and Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voting no..” (Motion: Archinski)
Nominate Tony Archinski as Vice-Chair
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Nominate Tony Archinski as Vice-Chair. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Nominate Tony Archinski as Vice-Chair. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings)
Nominate Ms. Wohlander as Clerk
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Nominate Ms. Wohlander as Clerk. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Nominate Ms. Wohlander as Clerk. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski)
Dracut Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Don Plummer, Tony Archinski, Kristie Wohlander, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Josh Taylor
Absent: None
32 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Agenda Items
Grant the Common Victualler's License, Ravi Patel, Manager, at 435 Nashua Road
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant the Common Victualler's License, Ravi Patel, Manager, at 435 Nashua Road. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant the Common Victualler's License, Ravi Patel, Manager, at 435 Nashua Road. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Archinski)
Grant a Livery License, Francis Ngigi, Owner, at 215 Jones Avenue
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant a Livery License, Francis Ngigi, Owner, at 215 Jones Avenue. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant a Livery License, Francis Ngigi, Owner, at 215 Jones Avenue. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Sign the June 23, 2026, Special Election Warrant
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Sign the June 23, 2026, Special Election Warrant. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Sign the June 23, 2026, Special Election Warrant. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Taylor)
Sign the June 1, 2026, Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Sign the June 1, 2026, Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Sign the June 1, 2026, Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Archinski)
Send a Letter in Support of the State Audit
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Send a Letter in Support of the State Audit. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that he supports a State Audit but does not want to poke the bear. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated she would be voting in favor as the Town wanted to audit the Schools and Town, why not the State. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Send a Letter in Support of the State Audit. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski stated that he supports a State Audit but does not want to poke the bear. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated she would be voting in favor as the Town wanted to audit the Schools and Town, why not the State. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Archinski)
Recommend the Above Summer Meeting Dates
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend the Above Summer Meeting Dates. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend the Above Summer Meeting Dates. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Archinski)
Board of Selectmen - Review, Discuss and Vote on FY27 Budget
Accept the FY27 Budget for Town Meeting
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept the FY27 Budget for Town Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Ms. Wohlander asked if the Board of Selectmen waits for the Finance Committees recommendations? Mrs. Hodges stated no, they can amend on the Town Meeting floor. Mr. Archinski explained that the Finance Committee recommends to Town Meeting. Ms. Wohlander discussed the last binder dated April 9, 2026, and there being another breakdown listed on the Town's Website. Ms. Wohlander asked about the Capital Plan with a five year forecast being included in the budget? Mrs. Hodges stated that the forecast does not get voted on, it's just for informational use. Motion passed 4 to 0. Ms. Wohlander abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: Wohlander
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept the FY27 Budget for Town Meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Ms. Wohlander asked if the Board of Selectmen waits for the Finance Committees recommendations? Mrs. Hodges stated no, they can amend on the Town Meeting floor. Mr. Archinski explained that the Finance Committee recommends to Town Meeting. Ms. Wohlander discussed the last binder dated April 9, 2026, and there being another breakdown listed on the Town's Website. Ms. Wohlander asked about the Capital Plan with a five year forecast being included in the budget? Mrs. Hodges stated that the forecast does not get voted on, it's just for informational use. Motion passed 4 to 0. Ms. Wohlander abstained from voting..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Board of Selectmen - Discuss FY28 Override
Continue the FY28 Override Discussion until May 26, 2026
Motion made by Ms. Wohlander to Continue the FY28 Override Discussion until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Wohlander to Continue the FY28 Override Discussion until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Wohlander, second: Taylor)
Recommend Warrant Article #1
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #1. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #2
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #2. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Continue Warrant Article #3 until May 26, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Continue Warrant Article #3 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Continue Warrant Article #3 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Taylor)
Recommend Warrant Article #4
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Under Discussion: Ms. Wohlander stated that though she understands what Mrs. Hodges explained, the Warrant Article looks opposite. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #4. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Under Discussion: Ms. Wohlander stated that though she understands what Mrs. Hodges explained, the Warrant Article looks opposite. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Part One of Warrant Article #5
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Part One of Warrant Article #5. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Part One of Warrant Article #5. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Part Two of Warrant Article #5
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Part Two of Warrant Article #5. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Part Two of Warrant Article #5. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Continue Warrant Article #6 until May 26, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue Warrant Article #6 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue Warrant Article #6 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Archinski)
Continue Warrant Article #7 until May 26, 2026 (Mr. Taylor amended his motion to recommend it)
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Under Discussion: Ms. Wohlander stated that the math within the Article does not add up correctly. Mrs. Hodges stated that she would have to look into it and get back to the Board. Mr. Taylor Amended his Motion to Continue Warrant Article #7 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Under Discussion: Ms. Wohlander stated that the math within the Article does not add up correctly. Mrs. Hodges stated that she would have to look into it and get back to the Board. Mr. Taylor Amended his Motion to Continue Warrant Article #7 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #8
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #8. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #9
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Hodges explained that this is the PEG Access Fund for Dracut Access Television which Comcast provides $473,000. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #9. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Hodges explained that this is the PEG Access Fund for Dracut Access Television which Comcast provides $473,000. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #10
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #11
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #11. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #12
Motion made by Ms. Wohlander to Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Taylor voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, WohlanderNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Wohlander to Recommend Warrant Article #12. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Taylor voted no..” (Motion: Wohlander, second: Archinski)
Continue Warrant Article #13 until May 26, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue Warrant Article #13 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue Warrant Article #13 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #14
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #14. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #14. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #15
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #15. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #15. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #16
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #17
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #17. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #17. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Continue Warrant Article #18 until May 26, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue Warrant Article #18 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Under Discussion: Mr. Taylor stated that he would like to see the School Committee's Budget before making a recommendation on this Article. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue Warrant Article #18 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Under Discussion: Mr. Taylor stated that he would like to see the School Committee's Budget before making a recommendation on this Article. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Continue Warrant Article #19 until May 26, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue Warrant Article #19 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue Warrant Article #19 until May 26, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #20
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #20. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, Taylor, WohlanderNo: Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #20. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #21
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #21. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Ms. Wohlander asked if this change would affect receiving/returning Nomination Papers? Mr. LaLiberte stated yes, if the deadline fell on a Saturday it would now be Friday. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #21. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Ms. Wohlander asked if this change would affect receiving/returning Nomination Papers? Mr. LaLiberte stated yes, if the deadline fell on a Saturday it would now be Friday. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Archinski)
Recommend Warrant Article #22
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #22. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #23
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #23. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked how they would know who would qualify for the Exemption? Mrs. Hodges explained how the Assessor's Office would complete the research. Ms. Wohlander asked if the Warrant Article would be re-written by the Town or the Board of Selectmen? Mrs. Hodges discussed the Warrant Article being non-binding but could be heard at Town Meeting. Ms. Wohlander discussed the need to review, discuss and make sure the information is clear at Town Meeting. Mr. Svreck stated that he would like the Board of Selectmen and other Boards to look favorably at his Warrant Article. Mr. Plummer explained that he was in favor of the concept but didn't want to commit any errors that Mrs. Hodges described. Motion passed 4 to 0. Ms. Wohlander abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: Wohlander
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #23. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked how they would know who would qualify for the Exemption? Mrs. Hodges explained how the Assessor's Office would complete the research. Ms. Wohlander asked if the Warrant Article would be re-written by the Town or the Board of Selectmen? Mrs. Hodges discussed the Warrant Article being non-binding but could be heard at Town Meeting. Ms. Wohlander discussed the need to review, discuss and make sure the information is clear at Town Meeting. Mr. Svreck stated that he would like the Board of Selectmen and other Boards to look favorably at his Warrant Article. Mr. Plummer explained that he was in favor of the concept but didn't want to commit any errors that Mrs. Hodges described. Motion passed 4 to 0. Ms. Wohlander abstained from voting..” (Motion: Taylor, 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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