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Alison Genest
At-large · 6 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Genest voted the same way as…
- Jennifer Kopcinski85% (11 of 13)
- Joseph DiRocco69% (9 of 13)
- Heather Santiago-Hutchings33% (4 of 12)
- Tony Archinski23% (3 of 13)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 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 17 of 21 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- May 31, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (21)
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2022 · Regular: Present (Alison Genest recused herself from one item.)
- Oct 26, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2022 · Regular: Present (Alison Genest recused herself from one item.)
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 25Approve the Minutes of March 21, 2023Motion: Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March…Passed 3–0 · Genest: Abstained
April 25, 2023: Approve the Minutes of March 21, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 21, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Genest abstained from voting.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: DiRocco, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 21, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Genest abstained from voting..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Apr 25Approve the Minutes of March 28, 2023Motion: Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March…Passed 3–0 · Genest: Abstained
April 25, 2023: Approve the Minutes of March 28, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 28, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Genest abstained from voting.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: DiRocco, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Minutes of March 28, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Genest abstained from voting..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Apr 11Approve Setting the Hours for Election Day Voting from…Motion: Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve Setting the Hours for…Passed 3–0 · Genest: Abstained
April 11, 2023: Approve Setting the Hours for Election Day Voting from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, 2023
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve Setting the Hours for Election Day Voting from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated she would be recusing herself from voting on this as she is on the ballot for the May 6th Election. Mr. Archinski discussed not wanting it to look like they are suppressing voting and he has seen how many people come out to vote after 6:00 p.m., it's not many. Mrs. Genest asked Town Counsel if she should recuse herself as well, as she is also on the ballot for the May 6th Election? Attorney Deluca stated that she could recuse herself as they still would have a quorum. Mrs. Genest stated that she would be recusing herself from voting as well. Mrs. Boissonneault explained that she has had comments about having the Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., an hour earlier start. Mr. DiRocco Amended his Motion to Approve Setting the Hours for Election Day Voting from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Mrs. Kopcinski seconded the Amended Motion. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mrs. Genest abstained from voting.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, KopcinskiAbstained: Genest, Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve Setting the Hours for Election Day Voting from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated she would be recusing herself from voting on this as she is on the ballot for the May 6th Election. Mr. Archinski discussed not wanting it to look like they are suppressing voting and he has seen how many people come out to vote after 6:00 p.m., it's not many. Mrs. Genest asked Town Counsel if she should recuse herself as well, as she is also on the ballot for the May 6th Election? Attorney Deluca stated that she could recuse herself as they still would have a quorum. Mrs. Genest stated that she would be recusing herself from voting as well. Mrs. Boissonneault explained that she has had comments about having the Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., an hour earlier start. Mr. DiRocco Amended his Motion to Approve Setting the Hours for Election Day Voting from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Mrs. Kopcinski seconded the Amended Motion. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mrs. Genest abstained from voting..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Apr 11Approve the Adoption of Chapter 269 of the Acts…Motion: Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Adoption of Chapter…Passed 4–0 · Genest: Yes
April 11, 2023: Approve the Adoption of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 to Make a One-Time Cost of Living Adjustment for Retirees
Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Adoption of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 to Make a One-Time Cost of Living Adjustment for Retirees. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsTony Archinski had stepped out of the meeting at 8:14 p.m. and returned after this vote, so is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Approve the Adoption of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 to Make a One-Time Cost of Living Adjustment for Retirees. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Dec 13Remove the Board of Health Member and replace with…Motion: Motion made Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to remove the Board of Health Member…Passed 4–1 · Genest: Yes
December 13, 2022: Remove the Board of Health Member and replace with an At-Large Member on the Zoning By-Law Review Committee Charter
Motion made Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to remove the Board of Health Member and replace with an At-Large Member on the Zoning By-Law Review Committee Charter. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco
From the minutes
“Motion made Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to remove the Board of Health Member and replace with an At-Large Member on the Zoning By-Law Review Committee Charter. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Archinski)
Dec 13Appoint Phil Thibault to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Phil Thibault to the…Failed 2–3 · Genest: No
December 13, 2022: Appoint Phil Thibault to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee as the At-Large Member
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Phil Thibault to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee as the At-Large Member. Under discussion: Mrs. Kopcinski discussed the ultimate responsibility falling on the Board, Mr. Thibault resigning from the Planning Board after speaking with the Ethics Commission and stated that in good conscience, she could not vote for the candidate. Mr. Archinski stated that Mr. Thibault was been on the Permanent Building Committee for 18 years, NMCOG for 20 years, was on the Planning Board for 14 years, Master Plan Committee for 3 years, Capital Planning Committee, etc. Mr. Archinski stated that to turn Mr. Thibault away is despicable and will discourage volunteerism. Mrs. Genest discussed the appointment process and the Board having the appointing authority. Mrs. Genest stated that she would not be voting for Mr. Thibault as he had an admitted Conflict of Interest in 2016 and she is worried about potential conflicts as Mr. Thibault would be on the Committee that is re-writing and voting on Zoning By-Law Rules. Mrs. Genest stated that she is ! trying to promote professionalism and on social media and on cable television, the applicant does not show that. Mrs. Kopcinski stated that she did not mean to imply that Mr. Thibault had any ethics violations, : he stepped down from the Planning Board on his own. Mr. DiRocco stated that Mr. Thibault is a local architect and being on the Committee could be self-serving. Mr. DiRocco stated that Mr. Thibault does a he
Voted: No
Yes: Archinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Appoint Phil Thibault to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee as the At-Large Member. Under discussion: Mrs. Kopcinski discussed the ultimate responsibility falling on the Board, Mr. Thibault resigning from the Planning Board after speaking with the Ethics Commission and stated that in good conscience, she could not vote for the candidate. Mr. Archinski stated that Mr. Thibault was been on the Permanent Building Committee for 18 years, NMCOG for 20 years, was on the Planning Board for 14 years, Master Plan Committee for 3 years, Capital Planning Committee, etc. Mr. Archinski stated that to turn Mr. Thibault away is despicable and will discourage volunteerism. Mrs. Genest discussed the appointment process and the Board having the appointing authority. Mrs. Genest stated that she would not be voting for Mr. Thibault as he had an admitted Conflict of Interest in 2016 and she is worried about potential conflicts as Mr. Thibault would be on the Committee that is re-writing and voting on Zoning By-Law Rules. Mrs. Genest stated that she is ! trying to promote professionalism and on social media and on cable television, the applicant does not show that. Mrs. Kopcinski stated that she did not mean to imply that Mr. Thibault had any ethics violations, : he stepped down from the Planning Board on his own. Mr. DiRocco stated that Mr. Thibault is a local architect and being on the Committee could be self-serving. Mr. DiRocco stated that Mr. Thibault does a hell of a job on the Permanent Building Committee but he would not be voting in favor of the appointment. Mts. Santiago-Hutchings stated that there is a local builder currently on the Zoning By-Law Review Committee and asked why that is not a problem? Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that this is very disappointing. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Mrs. Genest called for a Roll Call Vote: Mts. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - No, Mr. DiRocco - No and Mrs. Genest - No. The motion failed 2 to 3..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Nov 22Accept the submission from Dish WirelessMotion: Mr. Archinski made a motion to accept the submission from Dish…Passed 4–0 · Genest: Not recorded
November 22, 2022: Accept the submission from Dish Wireless
Mr. Archinski made a motion to accept the submission from Dish Wireless. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried with all four members voting in favor.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Alison Genest recused herself from this item, so Alison Genest is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Archinski made a motion to accept the submission from Dish Wireless. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried with all four members voting in favor..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Nov 22Waive the site plan review for Dish Wireless telecommunications…Motion: Mr. Archinski made a motion to accept the submission and waive…Failed 3–1 · Genest: Not recorded
November 22, 2022: Waive the site plan review for Dish Wireless telecommunications equipment on the existing smokestack at 76 Pleasant Street
Mr. Archinski made a motion to accept the submission and waive the site plan review. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion moved to a vote with three members voting in favor and Ms. Santiago-Hutchings voting against. The motion failed.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, KopcinskiNo: Santiago-HutchingsThe minutes say Alison Genest recused herself from this item, so Alison Genest is not shown voting. Alison Genest had recused herself from the Dish Wireless items, leaving four members; the minutes record “three members voting in favor and Ms. Santiago-Hutchings voting against. The motion failed.” Shown as failed, as the minutes record (the minutes do not say why three votes were not enough).
From the minutes
“Mr. Archinski made a motion to accept the submission and waive the site plan review. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion moved to a vote with three members voting in favor and Ms. Santiago-Hutchings voting against. The motion failed..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Kopcinski)
Oct 25Recommend Warrant Article #13Motion: Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion…Passed 3–2 · Genest: No
October 25, 2022: Recommend Warrant Article #13
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mr. DiRocco and Mrs. Genest voted No.
Voted: No
Yes: Archinski, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco, Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #13. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mr. DiRocco and Mrs. Genest voted No..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Oct 25Recommend Warrant Article #14Motion: Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #14. Motion…Passed 3–2 · Genest: Yes
October 25, 2022: Recommend Warrant Article #14
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #14. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mr. Archinski and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted No.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiRocco, Genest, KopcinskiNo: Archinski, Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Recommend Warrant Article #14. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mr. Archinski and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted No..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)
Votes with no disagreement (233)
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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