Dracut selectmen reorganized with contested leadership votes, splitting 3-2 on the chair election. Don Plummer was elected Chair 3-2, with Tony Archinski and Kristie Wohlander voting yes and Josh Taylor and Heather Santiago-Hutchings voting no. Two separate prior nominations for Taylor and
Dracut Conservation Commission approved four Orders of Conditions and continued two residential projects to mid-May. The board voted unanimously to issue an enforcement order requiring tire extraction from vernal pools at Murphy's Farm, with extraction timing to be determined by the conservation
Dracut Charter Review Committee refines recall procedures for elected officials. The committee approved structural changes to Article 7, General Provisions, Section 13, splitting Section 13(b) into two parts and adding a new Section 13(c), with former subsections renumbered accordingly. Members
Finance Committee defers February and March minutes, reviews FY2027 budget. The five-member committee examined the May 1 budget draft, noting inconsistent categorization and misaligned narratives, and unanimously approved adjournment after flagging the town's $6.2 million shortfall as primarily a
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee approves April minutes and advances MBTA information session planning. Chair Josh Taylor, Vice-Chair Sarah Powling, and members John Svrcek, Mike Pestana, Brian Lussier, Scott Mallory, Warren Shaw Jr., Phil Thibault, and Wendy Sullivan voted 8-0-1 to adopt the April 9
Dracut Sewer Commission approved a fee reduction for a proposed agricultural building at 437 Parker Road. Superintendent Joseph Cloutier presented a request from Dave Dumaresq of Farmer Dave's to reduce sewer connection fees for a 7,200-square-foot building that would typically incur a $15,000
Board of Selectmen unanimously approved all requested licenses for The Blue Felt billiards bar and entertainment venue. Selectmen granted a Section 12 on-premises alcoholic beverages license and additional approvals for Common Victualler, ten pool tables, one juke box, and entertainment to The Blue
Dracut Council on Aging approved prior minutes and reviewed spring services on April 28. Staff completed 205 tax filings saving residents $52,000 in fees and processed over 75 Fuel Assistance applications. Acting Director Stephanie Lelclerc leads a team planning early summer educational events
Planning Board unanimously recommends Christine Therrien for second alternate appointment. Therrien told Chair George Nangle and the board she seeks to learn more about planning processes; Vice-Chair Mike Buxton stressed that members must listen to builders and residents alike. Member Timothy
Dracut Ceremonies & Celebrations Committee advances 2026 Memorial Day Parade plans with 26 registrations. Daniel Croce, Joseph Beauregard, Jennifer Glenn, Lori Cahill, and Sean Leary voted unanimously to approve parade logistics, including safety plans from the Fire and Police departments and
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