The Town Charter Review Committee approved prior meeting minutes unanimously and advanced charter review toward finalization within two meetings. The committee of five members reviewed Articles 4, 5, and 6, deciding to set aside DPW and Accountant sections from Article 5. Members discussed the
Five Dracut-resident obituaries were published this week: Adams, Carol Ann (89); Dambrosio, Arlene A. (85); Grimard, Aline P. (86); Lawson, Catherine Ann (78); and Ricard, Roderick R. Jr. (91). All five died between July 27 and July 31, 2026. Arrangements for Ricard and Adams are being …
Dracut Conservation Commission approved two environmental Orders of Conditions while deferring major residential development. The Commission issued an order for the Lakeshore Road project requiring wetland signage at 25- to 30-foot intervals and approved a three-year Japanese knotweed treatment at
The Dracut Recreation Department's website this week promoted the return of Dracut Youth Wrestling, along with a "2026 Bradford Ski & Snowboarding" program and a four-week "Intro to Archery" session. No Dracut High School games were reported for the July 20-26 period. ===HEADLINES=== 1…
Two Dracut obituaries were published this week: Halter, Michael P., 76, and Sturtevant, Robert L. Jr., 76. Halter's arrangements are with Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home of Billerica; Sturtevant's are with Dracut Funeral Home. Both notices were listed via Echovita as Dracut, Massachusetts…
Dracut's Town Charter Review Committee set town meeting quorum at 250 voters. Members Phil Thibault, Karen Merrill, Marianne Blanchet, Sarah Powling, and Alex Verras aligned spring and fall session thresholds after determining both meetings now require financial oversight. The committee deferred
Dracut Council on Aging reviewed operations and approved activity planning for the coming months. The council approved prior minutes and discussed upcoming events including a 90th birthday party on August 25, a Mad Hatter Murder Mystery luncheon, a S.A.F.E. seminar with the Dracut Fire Department,
Dracut selectmen approved two one-day beer and wine licenses for local events. ML Shaw's Restaurant at 14 Loon Hill Road received approval for an outdoor celebration on August 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Lazy River Products at 149 Broadway Road got approval for a fall event on September 12 from
The Dracut Recreation Department flagged several upcoming youth programs this week, including a return of Bradford Ski & Snowboarding, a four-week Intro to Archery session, and the return of Dracut Youth Wrestling. The department's website continues to list ongoing basketball, baseball,…
Four Dracut-resident obituaries were published this week: Gurley, Francis Patrick; McDonald, Joan M.; Ortiz Alonzo, Mirna A.; and McLaughlin, Patricia A. Gurley, 85, died July 13; McDonald, 84, died July 15; Ortiz Alonzo, 68, and McLaughlin, 85, both died July 16. Three of the four noti…