MassVoter.com← Dracut Board of SelectmenDracut Board of Selectmen · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 14, 2026
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Heather Santiago-Hutchings and Tony Archinski as absent.
Present: Don Plummer, Kristie Wohlander, Josh Taylor
Absent: Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Tony Archinski
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of May 12, 2026, Re-Organization Meeting
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Minutes of May 12, 2026, Re-Organization Meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Minutes of May 12, 2026, Re-Organization Meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Approve the Minutes of May 12, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Minutes of May 12, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Minutes of May 12, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Agenda Items
Approve the Dracut Old Home Day and Road Race Event and to Close a Portion of Lakeview Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Dracut Old Home Day and Road Race Event and to Close a Portion of Lakeview Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Dracut Old Home Day and Road Race Event and to Close a Portion of Lakeview Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Accept the 75-Inch Television for the Dracut Senior Center
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept the 75-Inch Television for the Dracut Senior Center. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Accept the 75-Inch Television for the Dracut Senior Center. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Approve and Sign the September 1, 2026, State Primary Warrant
Motion made by Ms. Wohlander to Approve and Sign the September 1, 2026, State Primary Warrant. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motin passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Wohlander to Approve and Sign the September 1, 2026, State Primary Warrant. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motin passed unanimously..” (Motion: Wohlander, second: Taylor)
Approve the No Parking Anytime/Tow Zone Signs at the Boule Park Turnabout, South
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the No Parking Anytime/Tow Zone Signs at the Boule Park Turnabout, South. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the No Parking Anytime/Tow Zone Signs at the Boule Park Turnabout, South. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Erin Stefield, Assistant Planner/Conservation Agent - Requesting Appointment of Alisen
Appoint Alisen Purtell, Executive Director of the Dracut Housing Authority, to the Affordable Housing Partnership Committee
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Appoint Alisen Purtell, Executive Director of the Dracut Housing Authority, to the Affordable Housing Partnership Committee. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Appoint Alisen Purtell, Executive Director of the Dracut Housing Authority, to the Affordable Housing Partnership Committee. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Don Plummer, Chairman - Appointment of the 2026 Varnum Award Sub-Committee
Approve Chairman Plummer's Appointments
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve Chairman Plummer's Appointments. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve Chairman Plummer's Appointments. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Approve the DBA change on the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License from Pomodoro to The Hangout Bar & Grill
Motion made by Taylor to Approve the DBA Change on the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License from Pomodoro to The Hangout Bar & Grill at 1794 Bridge Street, Units 26A & 27A. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Taylor to Approve the DBA Change on the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License from Pomodoro to The Hangout Bar & Grill at 1794 Bridge Street, Units 26A & 27A. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Public Hearings
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Grant Approval for National Grid to Install the Two Poles to service 46 Parkvale Terrace
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant Approval for National Grid to Install the Two Poles to service 46 Parkvale Terrace. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Grant Approval for National Grid to Install the Two Poles to service 46 Parkvale Terrace. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages License. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Agenda Items (Cont'd)
Approve the (2) Amusement Video Licenses, (1) Juke Box License and (1) Pool Table License at 1794 Bridge Street, Units 1A & 2A
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the (2) Amusement Video Licenses, (1) Juke Box License and (1) Pool Table License at 1794 Bridge Street, Units 1A & 2A. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Approve the (2) Amusement Video Licenses, (1) Juke Box License and (1) Pool Table License at 1794 Bridge Street, Units 1A & 2A. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
Public Hearings (Cont'd)
Continue the Public Hearing until September 8th, 2026
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue the Public Hearing until September 8th, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Continue the Public Hearing until September 8th, 2026. Motion seconded by Ms. Wohlander. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Wohlander)
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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