The Dracut Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a liquor license transfer to Munddhari, Inc. for Navy Yard Liquors at 3 Hampson Street on February 10. The board also unanimously authorized an operational audit request for quotations for Dracut Public Schools, with bids due by March 31, 2026, and
Planning Board continues 583 Methuen Street open space development hearing. Engineer Mark O'Hara presented an updated site plan with stone bounds for the open space parcel and an ANR plan for a proposed land swap; Town Engineer Russell Tedford confirmed satisfaction with engineering status, though
Finance Committee unanimously approves minutes and pursues salary discrepancies. The committee requested written explanation from the School Committee on a $4 million variance between budgeted and actual FY2025 education salary spending after Finance Director noted actuals represented only 86
Dracut Ceremonies & Celebrations Committee unanimously approved the fifth-year Irish Clover Road Race for Sunday, March 8, 2026, after organizers Harry Gorman, Mary Kay Gorman, and Kim Kelley presented Police Department approval and insurance documentation. The committee also unanimously approved a
The Dracut Agricultural Commission approved November minutes and laid out 2026 priorities for the Proper Farm property. Stephen Hall, Chair, directed John Brox to map suggested use areas and Caroline Zuk to contact Louise Tremblay about managing community gardens. The Commission discussed MassDOT
Zoning Board approves comprehensive permit for 2041 Bridge Street mixed-use project. The board unanimously endorsed the development on January 15, which includes market-rate and affordable housing units, granting agreed-upon waivers and conditions jointly drafted by town and applicant counsel.
Dracut Board of Health confirms February 19 garbage hauler hearing, approves prior minutes unanimously. Health Director David Ouellette reported re-permitting 140 restaurants, 9 septic haulers, 10 septic installers, 2 funeral directors, and 4 tanning beds for 2026. Ouellette announced his
Planning Board approves three applications including auto repair permit and roadway standards waiver. George Nangle, Chair, led the board through approval of an ANR plan for two lots at 280 and 290 Spring Road, a special permit for auto repairs at 570 Merrimack Avenue under Keenwood Auto Sales
Dracut Board of Selectmen approves National Grid easement, ratifies veterans services agreement. The board unanimously granted an easement through town-owned Parcel P to Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to support a planned single-family residence at 400 Proprietor's Way. In a
Dracut's Zoning Bylaw Review Committee discussed MBTA housing-zone proposals and scheduled two public information sessions. Chair Josh Taylor, Vice-Chair Sarah Powling, and members John Svrcek, George Distillaris, Elizabeth Foster, Wendy Sullivan, and Warren Shaw Jr. met to map compliance
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