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Dracut Vice-Chair
Tony Archinski
At-large · 7 terms in this record
Anthony Archinski
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
On split votes, Archinski voted the same way as…
- Don Plummer69% (9 of 13)
- Josh Taylor55% (6 of 11)
- Alison Genest46% (6 of 13)
- Heather Santiago-Hutchings38% (5 of 13)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Archinski 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 19 of 25 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed
- Mar 24, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 10, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 24, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 10, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 13, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 8, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (25)
- Apr 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 10, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 24, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 10, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 13, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2025 · Regular: Present (Tony Archinski took part remotely.)
- Nov 17, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Sep 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Aug 5, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 29, 2025 · Regular: Present (Tony Archinski took part remotely.)
- May 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2025 · Special: Present
- May 13, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Feb 10Approve the Minutes of January 13, 2026Motion: Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Approve the Minutes of January…Passed 3–0 · Archinski: Not recorded
February 10, 2026: Approve the Minutes of January 13, 2026
Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Approve the Minutes of January 13, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed with Ms. Genest abstaining from voting.
Yes: Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: GenestThe minutes say Alison Genest abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings to Approve the Minutes of January 13, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed with Ms. Genest abstaining from voting..” (Motion: Santiago-Hutchings, second: Plummer)
Feb 10Endorse MBTA Communities zones 2 and 8 chosen by…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Plummer to endorse zones 2 & 8.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Archinski: Not recorded
February 10, 2026: Endorse MBTA Communities zones 2 and 8 chosen by the Zoning By-Law Review Committee
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to endorse zones 2 & 8. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Under Discussion: Ms. Genest stated that she agrees with the zones that the ZBRC have looked at, she is not in favor of the law but knows the need to get into compliance. Mr. Taylor stated that he was not in favor of the law either. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if zones 2 & 8 meet all requirements? Mrs. Manugian stated they believe they will. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings questioned that this was already voted down at Town Meeting, how would they be able to bring it up again? Mrs. Manugian explained that it would need to go to the Planning Board again, then Town Meeting. Motion made by Mr. Plummer to suspend the rules and see if anyone in the audience would like to speak on this. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously. Christine Therrien, 25 Jefferson Road, appeared before the Board with questions on how many units are there now, etc., and stated that she would bring those questions to the next ZBRC meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
The motion to suspend the rules for public comment and the comment itself come between this motion and its result (“Motion passed unanimously.”) in the minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to endorse zones 2 & 8. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Under Discussion: Ms. Genest stated that she agrees with the zones that the ZBRC have looked at, she is not in favor of the law but knows the need to get into compliance. Mr. Taylor stated that he was not in favor of the law either. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings asked if zones 2 & 8 meet all requirements? Mrs. Manugian stated they believe they will. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings questioned that this was already voted down at Town Meeting, how would they be able to bring it up again? Mrs. Manugian explained that it would need to go to the Planning Board again, then Town Meeting. Motion made by Mr. Plummer to suspend the rules and see if anyone in the audience would like to speak on this. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed unanimously. Christine Therrien, 25 Jefferson Road, appeared before the Board with questions on how many units are there now, etc., and stated that she would bring those questions to the next ZBRC meeting. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Genest)
Dec 16Approve the Minutes of October 28, 2025Motion: Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Approve the Minutes of October…Passed 4–0 · Archinski: Yes
December 16, 2025: Approve the Minutes of October 28, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Approve the Minutes of October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Taylor abstained from voting.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Plummer, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Plummer to Approve the Minutes of October 28, 2025. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. Taylor abstained from voting..” (Motion: Plummer, second: Genest)
Nov 17Authorize the Town Manager to Appoint Members to the…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Authorize the Town Manager to…Passed 4–1 · Archinski: Yes
November 17, 2025: Authorize the Town Manager to Appoint Members to the School Building Committee Moving Forward to Fill Vacancies
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Authorize the Town Manager to Appoint Members to the School Building Committee Moving Forward to Fill Vacancies. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Hodges explained that she would be replacing vacant seats only. Motion passed 4 to 1. Ms. Genest voted no.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorNo: Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Authorize the Town Manager to Appoint Members to the School Building Committee Moving Forward to Fill Vacancies. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Under Discussion: Mrs. Hodges explained that she would be replacing vacant seats only. Motion passed 4 to 1. Ms. Genest voted no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Nov 17Declare the Document Titled Naming of Parks, Amenities and…Motion: Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Declare the Document Titled Naming…Passed 4–1 · Archinski: Yes
November 17, 2025: Declare the Document Titled Naming of Parks, Amenities and Facilities, Adopted by the Dracut Board of Selectmen April of 1992, Null and Void, due to lack of Minutes or Agenda…
Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Declare the Document Titled Naming of Parks, Amenities and Facilities, Adopted by the Dracut Board of Selectmen April of 1992, Null and Void, due to lack of Minutes or Agenda Items Referencing it's Vote or Approval. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, Genest, Plummer, TaylorNo: Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Taylor to Declare the Document Titled Naming of Parks, Amenities and Facilities, Adopted by the Dracut Board of Selectmen April of 1992, Null and Void, due to lack of Minutes or Agenda Items Referencing it's Vote or Approval. Motion seconded by Ms. Genest. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Genest)
Oct 28Allow two, 9th through 12th graders to participate on…Motion: Motion made by Ms. Genest to allow two, 9th through 12th…Passed 3–1 · Archinski: Yes
October 28, 2025: Allow two, 9th through 12th graders to participate on the Dracut Cultural Council, they must be Dracut residents and cannot vote on monetary issues
Motion made by Ms. Genest to allow two, 9th through 12th graders to participate on the Dracut Cultural Council, they must be Dracut residents and cannot vote on monetary issues. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Plummer thanked Mrs. Hodges for her memorandum and stated that the Dracut Cultural Council is not a Regional Council, it is a Local Council and suggested maybe allowing up to one non-resident member. Mrs. McGary discussed her concerns with the residency requirement and suggested a majority of the members would need to be Dracut residents. Mr. Archinski stated that he was o.k. with having youth members but they have never appointed an out of Town person to a Committee. Mrs. Hodges stated that per the Town Charter, Committee members must be registered voters, and the youth members could be non-advisory members. Mr. Phil Thibault appeared before the Board and explained that section of the Town Charter only references elected officials and the need for the wording to be cleaned up. Mrs. Hodges explained how she interprets the Town Charter. Mrs. McGary discussed excluding youth members from voting on grants and allowing non-resident members. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that based on the current Town Charter, the youth members would need to be non-voting members. Mrs. Hodges explained that they could have youth members appointed by the Dracut Cultural Council. Mrs. McGary discussed the information provided by previous Town Counsel. Motion passed 3 t
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, Genest, PlummerNo: Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to allow two, 9th through 12th graders to participate on the Dracut Cultural Council, they must be Dracut residents and cannot vote on monetary issues. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Under Discussion: Mr. Plummer thanked Mrs. Hodges for her memorandum and stated that the Dracut Cultural Council is not a Regional Council, it is a Local Council and suggested maybe allowing up to one non-resident member. Mrs. McGary discussed her concerns with the residency requirement and suggested a majority of the members would need to be Dracut residents. Mr. Archinski stated that he was o.k. with having youth members but they have never appointed an out of Town person to a Committee. Mrs. Hodges stated that per the Town Charter, Committee members must be registered voters, and the youth members could be non-advisory members. Mr. Phil Thibault appeared before the Board and explained that section of the Town Charter only references elected officials and the need for the wording to be cleaned up. Mrs. Hodges explained how she interprets the Town Charter. Mrs. McGary discussed excluding youth members from voting on grants and allowing non-resident members. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that based on the current Town Charter, the youth members would need to be non-voting members. Mrs. Hodges explained that they could have youth members appointed by the Dracut Cultural Council. Mrs. McGary discussed the information provided by previous Town Counsel. Motion passed 3 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no..” (Motion: Genest, second: Archinski)
Oct 28Recommend Warrant Article #10Motion: Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion…Failed 2–2 · Archinski: Yes
October 28, 2025: Recommend Warrant Article #10
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion failed 2 to 2. Mr. Archinski and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted yes with Mr. Plummer and Ms. Genest voting no.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, Santiago-HutchingsNo: Genest, Plummer
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Recommend Warrant Article #10. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago- Hutchings. Motion failed 2 to 2. Mr. Archinski and Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted yes with Mr. Plummer and Ms. Genest voting no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Oct 28Take No Position on Warrant Article #16Motion: Motion made by Ms. Genest to Take No Position on Warrant…Passed 3–0 · Archinski: Abstained
October 28, 2025: Take No Position on Warrant Article #16
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Take No Position on Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mr. Archinski voted present.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Genest, Plummer, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: ArchinskiThe minutes say Tony Archinski “voted present”; Tony Archinski is shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Take No Position on Warrant Article #16. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed 3 to 0. Mr. Archinski voted present..” (Motion: Genest, second: Plummer)
Oct 14Approve the Minutes of September 23, 2025Motion: Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of September…Passed 4–0 · Archinski: Yes
October 14, 2025: Approve the Minutes of September 23, 2025
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of September 23, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed 4 to 0. Ms. Genest abstained from voting.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archinski, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorAbstained: Genest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Minutes of September 23, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Plummer. Motion passed 4 to 0. Ms. Genest abstained from voting..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Plummer)
Oct 14Appoint Elizabeth Foster to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee,…Motion: Motion made by Ms. Genest to Appoint Elizabeth Foster to the…Passed 4–1 · Archinski: No
October 14, 2025: Appoint Elizabeth Foster to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee, 4th Alternate
Motion made by Ms. Genest to Appoint Elizabeth Foster to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee, 4th Alternate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Archinski voted no.
Voted: No
Yes: Genest, Plummer, Santiago-Hutchings, TaylorNo: Archinski
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ms. Genest to Appoint Elizabeth Foster to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee, 4th Alternate. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. Archinski voted no..” (Motion: Genest, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Votes with no disagreement (172)
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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