Dracut Council on Aging elected new officers and appointed a new director. Gail Thurston became chair, Rosanne O'Toole vice chair, and Michelle DeMange secretary. Effective July 1, Stephanie Leclerc was named director and Ashley Grimes assistant director. The board discussed a formal mission
Two Dracut obituaries appear for the week of June 22–28, 2026: Crawford, Cecile E., 93, who died June 23, and Byrne, Christine A., 60, who died June 25. Services for Crawford, arranged through McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home, include a July 1 funeral Mass at Ste Marguerite D'Youville Par…
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This week's Dracut obituary column lists one notice: DeVincenzi, Aldo A., 96, of Dracut, who died June 17, 2026. He was predeceased by his wife, Julia DeVincenzi (Eliopoulos), and his son Michael DeVincenzi, and is survived by daughters Gail and LeeAnn, grandchildren, and three sisters.…
The Dracut Recreation Department continues to promote youth and community sports programs for the week of June 15–21, 2026. Ongoing offerings include Dracut Youth Wrestling, an introductory archery session, and a Bradford Ski & Snowboarding program, alongside listed activities in basket…
Dracut Board of Health adopted the 2022 Food Code, effective July 1, ending the town's 27-year reliance on 1999 standards. Health Director Carolina Bencosme, newly hired, described the science-based code's expanded inspection criteria for food preparation and handler practices, with merchants
Dracut zoning panel backs MBTA housing zone to achieve state compliance. The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee unanimously recommended a Modified Tennis Plaza and Cascades zone to the Board of Selectmen on June 11, with all seven present members voting in favor. The state-mandated zone must cover 50
Dracut Open Space Committee advanced Brox Wood Lot trail work and scheduled a Long Pond cleanup. David Sutherland completed GPS mapping of the property; Chair Bill Greenwood coordinated removal of three deer stands and no hunting signs. Stacy Randell was tasked with exploring dog park feasibility
Dracut Board of Selectmen continued a parking enforcement decision and discussed rebuilding the Economic Development Committee. The board approved March 24, 2026 minutes by vote of 3-0, with Vice Chair Tony Archinski and Clerk Kristie Wohlander abstaining, then unanimously deferred Police Chief
Dracut Conservation Commission issued an Order of Conditions for a pool project at 156 Old Pasture Road after determining the proposal met wetland protections, while advancing several enforcement matters. Chair Lori Cahill presided as the Commission voted 4-1 to resume fines at 744 Merrimack Ave