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Dracut Former Board member

Joseph DiRocco

At-large · 4 terms in this record

Joseph DiRocco, Jr.

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

24 of 29meetings attended (83%) · whole board 95%
193votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
5no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board 3%
4 of 19split votes where DiRocco was in the minority (21%) · whole board 31%
3abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, DiRocco voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list DiRocco 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 24 of 29 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (29)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

Apr 9Approve the Alteration of Premises located at 149 Parker…Motion: Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Alteration of Premises…Passed 4–0 · DiRocco: Yes

April 9, 2024: Approve the Alteration of Premises located at 149 Parker Avenue to include the following: an additional 2,100 sq. ft. onto the existing space which will include an increased dining area,...

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Approve the Alteration of Premises located at 149 Parker Avenue to include the following: an additional 2,100 sq. ft. onto the existing space which will include an increased dining area, additional bathrooms and a bar area. Total occupancy of 120. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.

Voted: Yes

Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, 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. DiRocco to Approve the Alteration of Premises located at 149 Parker Avenue to include the following: an additional 2,100 sq. ft. onto the existing space which will include an increased dining area, additional bathrooms and a bar area. Total occupancy of 120. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 12Approve the (3) One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine Licenses…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the (3) One-Day Outdoor…Passed 4–1 · DiRocco: No

March 12, 2024: Approve the (3) One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine Licenses for Saturday, April 20th, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,…

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the (3) One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine Licenses for Saturday, April 20th, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 14th, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 149 Broadway Road. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no.

Voted: No

Yes: Archinski, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the (3) One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine Licenses for Saturday, April 20th, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 14th, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 149 Broadway Road. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Feb 27Support the Proposed TIF AgreementMotion: Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Support the Proposed TIF Agreement.…Passed 4–1 · DiRocco: Yes

February 27, 2024: Support the Proposed TIF Agreement

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Support the Proposed TIF Agreement. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Genest, KopcinskiNo: Santiago-Hutchings

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mrs. Kopcinski to Support the Proposed TIF Agreement. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no..” (Motion: Kopcinski, second: DiRocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Feb 13Endorse the Proposed Conceptual Plan for the LIP 40B…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Endorse the Proposed Conceptual Plan…Passed 4–1 · DiRocco: Yes

February 13, 2024: Endorse the Proposed Conceptual Plan for the LIP 40B Development, Dracut Apartments, 2041 Bridge Street

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Endorse the Proposed Conceptual Plan for the LIP 40B Development, Dracut Apartments, 2041 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1 with a roll call vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mrs. Genest - No.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: Genest

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Endorse the Proposed Conceptual Plan for the LIP 40B Development, Dracut Apartments, 2041 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1 with a roll call vote: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings - Yes, Mr. Archinski - Yes, Mr. DiRocco - Yes, Mrs. Kopcinski - Yes and Mrs. Genest - No..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jan 25Accept the MBTA Communities compliance statement (Board of Selectmen…Motion: Ms. Santiago-Hutchings made a motion to accept the compliance statement. Ms.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · DiRocco: Yes

January 25, 2024 (Joint meeting): Accept the MBTA Communities compliance statement (Board of Selectmen motion)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Ms. Santiago-Hutchings made a motion to accept the compliance statement. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried with four members voting in favor.

Voted: Yes

The Chair asked each board for its own motion on the compliance statement; the Board of Selectmen’s motion “carried with four members voting in favor” (the four Selectmen present). The Zoning By-Law Review Committee’s and Planning Board’s own votes on the statement, and the committee’s votes on map options, are not shown.

From the minutes

“Ms. Santiago-Hutchings made a motion to accept the compliance statement. Ms. Kopcinski seconded the motion. The motion carried with four members voting in favor..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Kopcinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 12Accept the Donations from the Friends of Beaver Brook…Motion: Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Donations from the…Passed 3–2 · DiRocco: Yes

December 12, 2023: Accept the Donations from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm to Replace the Roof on the Underground Garage on the Property and Volunteers Donating their Time to Complete the Project

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Donations from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm to Replace the Roof on the Underground Garage on the Property and Volunteers Donating their Time to Complete the Project. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski asked where did the money come from? Mrs. Genest stated that the donated money is from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voted no.

Voted: Yes

Yes: DiRocco, Genest, KopcinskiNo: Archinski, Santiago-Hutchings

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Donations from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm to Replace the Roof on the Underground Garage on the Property and Volunteers Donating their Time to Complete the Project. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Archinski asked where did the money come from? Mrs. Genest stated that the donated money is from the Friends of Beaver Brook Farm. Motion passed 3 to 2. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings and Mr. Archinski voted no..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Dec 12Re-Appoint Victor Garofalo as the Town AccountantMotion: Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Re-Appoint Victor Garofalo as the…Passed 4–1 · DiRocco: Yes

December 12, 2023: Re-Appoint Victor Garofalo as the Town Accountant

AppointPassed · 4–1

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Re-Appoint Victor Garofalo as the Town Accountant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that she was stuck on the definition of Town Accountant in the Town Charter and the Re-Appointment being done in March. Mr. Garofalo discussed Mass General Law and how the position works. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed making changes to the Town Charter during the upcoming Town Charter Review. Mr. Archinski stated that the Town Charter states that the Re-Appointment of the Town Accountant is to be done in March and for that reason he would be voting no. Mrs. Vandal stated that Mass General Law trumps the Town Charter. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Archinski voted no.

Voted: Yes

Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: Archinski

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Re-Appoint Victor Garofalo as the Town Accountant. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that she was stuck on the definition of Town Accountant in the Town Charter and the Re-Appointment being done in March. Mr. Garofalo discussed Mass General Law and how the position works. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings discussed making changes to the Town Charter during the upcoming Town Charter Review. Mr. Archinski stated that the Town Charter states that the Re-Appointment of the Town Accountant is to be done in March and for that reason he would be voting no. Mrs. Vandal stated that Mass General Law trumps the Town Charter. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Archinski voted no..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Dec 12Ratify the NEPBA, Unit 4B, Police Supervisors Union ContractMotion: Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Ratify the NEPBA, Unit 4B,…Passed 4–0 · DiRocco: Yes

December 12, 2023: Ratify the NEPBA, Unit 4B, Police Supervisors Union Contract

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Ratify the NEPBA, Unit 4B, Police Supervisors Union Contract. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously.

Voted: Yes

Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsTony Archinski had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Ratify the NEPBA, Unit 4B, Police Supervisors Union Contract. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Nov 21Accept the $500.00 Donation from an Anonymous Donor to…Motion: Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $500.00 Donation from…Passed 4–1 · DiRocco: Yes

November 21, 2023: Accept the $500.00 Donation from an Anonymous Donor to Support the Economic Development Holiday Event

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $500.00 Donation from an Anonymous Donor to Support the Economic Development Holiday Event. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Archinski voted no.

Voted: Yes

Yes: DiRocco, Genest, Kopcinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: Archinski

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the $500.00 Donation from an Anonymous Donor to Support the Economic Development Holiday Event. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Archinski voted no..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Nov 21Accept the Donations made by the Old Home Day…Motion: Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Donations made by…Passed 4–0 · DiRocco: Yes

November 21, 2023: Accept the Donations made by the Old Home Day Committee Listed on the Town Manager's Memorandum to the Board dated November 16, 2023

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Donations made by the Old Home Day Committee Listed on the Town Manager's Memorandum to the Board dated November 16, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings abstained from voting as she is a Member of the Old Home Day Committee.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Genest, KopcinskiAbstained: Santiago-Hutchings

From the minutes

“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Accept the Donations made by the Old Home Day Committee Listed on the Town Manager's Memorandum to the Board dated November 16, 2023. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kopcinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings abstained from voting as she is a Member of the Old Home Day Committee..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Kopcinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (171)

    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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