The Town of Dracut says early voting for the Nov. 3 state election is open at Town Hall through Oct. 30, with an Oct. 23 voter registration deadline and an Oct. 27 deadline to request a mail ballot.
Board of Health reported no Mascuppic Beach closures despite one elevated water quality sample. Health Director Carolina Bencosme informed the board that 10 weekly samples tested for E. coli showed one anomalous reading approximately 10 times normal, but retesting confirmed acceptable levels.
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
The Dracut Council on Aging voted unanimously to rescind a July 26 mission statement vote, citing a procedural error in which the original motion was never recorded in the official minutes. Six members present—Gail Thurston, Claire Maloney, Rosanne O'Toole, Vincent Maloney, Frances Desmarais, and
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 Board of Health ordered the condemnation of a Bridge Street garage after police discovered unsafe living conditions. Health Director Carolina Bencosme reported discovering a person living without utilities or facilities in the unsecured property, which had been abandoned since 2022 with
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.
Dracut's Zoning Bylaw Review Committee approved prior minutes and advanced the ongoing zoning rewrite in an August 13 meeting. Five members attended. The committee, led by Chair Josh Taylor, discussed the town's nine zoning districts and the goals of the rewrite, with consultant Ms. Manugian
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 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
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