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Alison Genest
At-large · 6 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
On split votes, Genest voted the same way as…
- Jesse Forcier86% (6 of 7)
- Joseph DiRocco75% (6 of 8)
- Tony Archinski38% (3 of 8)
- Heather Santiago-Hutchings13% (1 of 8)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Genest as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 25 of 25 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (25)
- Apr 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2021 · Joint: Present
- May 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Apr 26Waive the Site Plan ReviewMotion: Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Waive the Site Plan Review.…Passed 4–1 · Genest: Yes
April 26, 2022: Waive the Site Plan Review
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Waive the Site Plan Review. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that one of her goals for FY22 was to have a spreadsheet of Special Permits with their expiration dates, which she asked for six months ago. Mr. Archinski confirmed that the Board was only waiving the Site Plan Review portion of the Special Permit process. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Forcier, GenestNo: Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Waive the Site Plan Review. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that one of her goals for FY22 was to have a spreadsheet of Special Permits with their expiration dates, which she asked for six months ago. Mr. Archinski confirmed that the Board was only waiving the Site Plan Review portion of the Special Permit process. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Apr 26Approve All Five One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve All Five One-Day Outdoor…Passed 4–1 · Genest: Yes
April 26, 2022: Approve All Five One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License Requests
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve All Five One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License Requests. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, Forcier, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve All Five One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License Requests. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Apr 26Approve the Minutes of April 12, 2022Motion: Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of April…Passed 4–0 · Genest: Yes
April 26, 2022: Approve the Minutes of April 12, 2022
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of April 12, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, Forcier, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: DiRocco
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of April 12, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Archinski)
Mar 8Waive the Rules of Community InputMotion: Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Waive the Rules of Community…Passed 3–2 · Genest: Yes
March 8, 2022: Waive the Rules of Community Input
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Waive the Rules of Community Input. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed 3 to 2 with a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - No, Mr. Archinski - No, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiRocco, Forcier, GenestNo: Archinski, Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Waive the Rules of Community Input. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed 3 to 2 with a Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - No, Mr. Archinski - No, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mr. Forcier - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Feb 22Expand the Economic Development Committee to a 9 Member…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Expand the Economic Development Committee…Passed 4–1 · Genest: Yes
February 22, 2022: Expand the Economic Development Committee to a 9 Member Committee with 5 Community Members being At-Large Members
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Expand the Economic Development Committee to a 9 Member Committee with 5 Community Members being At-Large Members. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Forcier, GenestNo: Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Expand the Economic Development Committee to a 9 Member Committee with 5 Community Members being At-Large Members. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Forcier)
Feb 22Approve the Minutes of November 9, 2021Motion: Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of November…Passed 3–0 · Genest: Yes
February 22, 2022: Approve the Minutes of November 9, 2021
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of November 9, 2021. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mr. Forcier and Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: DiRocco, Forcier
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of November 9, 2021. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mr. Forcier and Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Jan 25Approve the Name Change on Special Permit #19-4Motion: Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Name Change on…Passed 4–0 · Genest: Yes
January 25, 2022: Approve the Name Change on Special Permit #19-4
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Name Change on Special Permit #19-4. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiRocco, Forcier, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Tony Archinski recused himself from this item, so Tony Archinski is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Name Change on Special Permit #19-4. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Jan 25Approve the Name Change on the License to OperateMotion: Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Name Change on…Passed 4–0 · Genest: Yes
January 25, 2022: Approve the Name Change on the License to Operate
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Name Change on the License to Operate. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiRocco, Forcier, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Tony Archinski recused himself from this item, so Tony Archinski is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Name Change on the License to Operate. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Jan 25Approve the Name Change on the Host Community AgreementMotion: Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Name Change on…Passed 4–0 · Genest: Yes
January 25, 2022: Approve the Name Change on the Host Community Agreement
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Name Change on the Host Community Agreement. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiRocco, Forcier, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Tony Archinski recused himself from this item, so Tony Archinski is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Name Change on the Host Community Agreement. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Jan 25Put the Cable Programming Out to BidMotion: Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to put the Cable Programming Out…Passed 3–2 · Genest: Yes
January 25, 2022: Put the Cable Programming Out to Bid
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to put the Cable Programming Out to Bid. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Under Discussion: Mr. Forcier stated that DATV has had a reasonable amount of time to review the contract. Mr. Archinski stated that the Board received a letter from DATV and the Board should take the letter at face value. Mr. Archinski stated that the Board should hear from their appointee. Mr. Forcier stated that the Board's appointee is not allowed to speak with them through DATV's confidentiality agreement. Mrs. Genest discussed DATV's confidentiality clause and the Board cannot ask the appointee questions. Attorney Hall stated that Attorney Solomon did not think the DATV Board of Directors would enforce the confidentiality agreement. Mr. Archinski discussed asking DATV members and stated that he thinks Cable Access does a great job. Mr. DiRocco stated that he did ask the Board's appointee and he was told by the appointee that he could not speak with the Board of Selectmen. Mr. DiRocco stated that he believes the letter is just a stall tactic and would like to put the cable programming out to bid. Mr. Archinski stated that putting it out to bid could cause an issue. Attorney Hall explained that the Board could put it out to bid and also could receive a lawsuit. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the Board ever set a firm contract due date? Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings stated that the Board did not set expectations and thinks they could wait another three weeks. Mrs. Genest stated
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiRocco, Forcier, GenestNo: Archinski, Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to put the Cable Programming Out to Bid. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Under Discussion: Mr. Forcier stated that DATV has had a reasonable amount of time to review the contract. Mr. Archinski stated that the Board received a letter from DATV and the Board should take the letter at face value. Mr. Archinski stated that the Board should hear from their appointee. Mr. Forcier stated that the Board's appointee is not allowed to speak with them through DATV's confidentiality agreement. Mrs. Genest discussed DATV's confidentiality clause and the Board cannot ask the appointee questions. Attorney Hall stated that Attorney Solomon did not think the DATV Board of Directors would enforce the confidentiality agreement. Mr. Archinski discussed asking DATV members and stated that he thinks Cable Access does a great job. Mr. DiRocco stated that he did ask the Board's appointee and he was told by the appointee that he could not speak with the Board of Selectmen. Mr. DiRocco stated that he believes the letter is just a stall tactic and would like to put the cable programming out to bid. Mr. Archinski stated that putting it out to bid could cause an issue. Attorney Hall explained that the Board could put it out to bid and also could receive a lawsuit. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if the Board ever set a firm contract due date? Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings stated that the Board did not set expectations and thinks they could wait another three weeks. Mrs. Genest stated that it is irresponsible to not move forward, there has been no progress and if DATV was serious about the contract they would be moving along in good faith. . Motion passed 3 to 2 with a roll call vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - No, Mr. Archinski- No, Mr. Forcier - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes and Mrs. Genest - Yes..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)
Votes with no disagreement (237)
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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