MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 26, 2026
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Don Plummer, Tony Archinski, Kristie Wohlander, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Josh Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda Items
Grant Approval for a One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 175 Endicott Street
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Grant Approval for a One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 175 Endicott Street. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Grant Approval for a One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 175 Endicott Street. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Wohlander)
Jennifer Bassett - Requesting Appointment to the Affordable Housing Partnership
Appoint Jennifer Bassett to the Affordable Housing Partnership Committee
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Jennifer Bassett to the Affordable Housing Partnership Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Jennifer Bassett to the Affordable Housing Partnership Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Open the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Open the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Grant Approval a Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Flammable Gas and Solids License for One (1) 20,000 gallon regular gas and One (1) 15,000 gallon unit containing premium gas and diesel fuel...
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Grant Approval a Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Flammable Gas and Solids License for One (1) 20,000 gallon regular gas and One (1) 15,000 gallon unit containing premium gas and diesel fuel underground storage to service a gas station at 435 Nashua Road. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Grant Approval a Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Flammable Gas and Solids License for One (1) 20,000 gallon regular gas and One (1) 15,000 gallon unit containing premium gas and diesel fuel underground storage to service a gas station at 435 Nashua Road. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Wohlander)
Special Permit Submittal
Recommend Warrant Article #3
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Taylor voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, WohlanderNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #3. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Taylor voted no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #6
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #6. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski asked how much money would be left in Free Cash if the proposed money is appropriated? Mrs. Hodges stated $9,084,920. Mr. Plummer stated that the use of Free Cash is concerning, twelve months from now having even less money, the need to begin conversations regarding next years budget but will support the Schools. Ms. Wohlander discussed this being a long-term problem and asked how the percentage will impact on borrowing? Mrs. Hodges discussed borrowing possibly going up to 5%. Ms. Wohlander stated that would be valuable information to have at Town Meeting. Mrs. Hodges stated that she would resend the information previously completed for borrowing. Ms. Wohlander stated that she would be supporting the Warrant Article. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #6. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski asked how much money would be left in Free Cash if the proposed money is appropriated? Mrs. Hodges stated $9,084,920. Mr. Plummer stated that the use of Free Cash is concerning, twelve months from now having even less money, the need to begin conversations regarding next years budget but will support the Schools. Ms. Wohlander discussed this being a long-term problem and asked how the percentage will impact on borrowing? Mrs. Hodges discussed borrowing possibly going up to 5%. Ms. Wohlander stated that would be valuable information to have at Town Meeting. Mrs. Hodges stated that she would resend the information previously completed for borrowing. Ms. Wohlander stated that she would be supporting the Warrant Article. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Archinski)
Discussion
Recommend Warrant Article #7
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #7. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #13
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Wohlander)
Recommend Warrant Article #18
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #18. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the $1.5 million would be subtracted from the $9 million left in Free Cash after the School Committee's proposed budget? Mrs. Hodges stated yes and discussed OPEB funding. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings commented that there would only be $7 million in Free Cash left now. Mrs. Hodges discussed earmarked Stabilization Funds. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Recommend Warrant Article #18. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the $1.5 million would be subtracted from the $9 million left in Free Cash after the School Committee's proposed budget? Mrs. Hodges stated yes and discussed OPEB funding. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings commented that there would only be $7 million in Free Cash left now. Mrs. Hodges discussed earmarked Stabilization Funds. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Recommend Warrant Article #19
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #19. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #19. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, 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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