Dracut Charter Review Committee approved prior meeting minutes, advanced charter revision. The committee voted unanimously to approve minutes from August 4 and August 18, 2026, then identified major revisions including removal of redundant Massachusetts General Law language from Article 3, Section
Dracut Board of Selectmen declined to pursue an extension for the Campbell School project on August 25. School Committee Chair Rob Sheppard presented a modified proposal that would reduce costs by an estimated $2.2 million through building repurposing and property sales, but Selectman Kristie
Dracut Charter Review Committee examined town charter revisions and board classification questions. The committee refined proposals for Articles 3 and 7, debating whether the Board of Assessors, Board of Health, and Planning Board should remain in the charter document or be referenced separately.
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
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 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
Dracut selectmen approved business licenses and the Old Home Day event closure. The Board of Selectmen unanimously transferred a Section 12 alcoholic beverages license from S. Levesque Corp d/b/a A'Brew's Tap & Grill to MZS Co., with Matthew Nelson as manager at 1794 Bridge Street, Units 1A and 2A,
Dracut charter review committee approved prior minutes and flagged key charter questions. The Town Charter Review Committee voted to approve minutes from June 2 with a tally of 3 in favor and 1 abstaining, then reviewed the Preamble and Article 1 of the proposed charter, accepting all changes.
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 Charter Review Committee revised Article 8 transitional provisions. Members removed outdated sections, updated recall election language to ensure all elected officials were listed, and clarified committee appointment authority across the Select Board, Town Manager, and Town Moderator. The
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