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Aug 16, 2026

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Board approves easement and veterans agreement

Published Aug 16, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Charter review advances, timeline remains uncertain

The committee accepted recommended changes to the charter’s preamble and Article 1, while leaving several Article 2 questions unresolved; members said a final report by August may not be feasible.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Board of Selectmen Meeting Summary

The Board continued consideration of proposed no-parking and tow-zone signs at the Boule Park Turnabout until July 14, 2026, by unanimous vote. The Board also discussed a telecommunications facility application at 195 New Boston Road, which appeared complete for possible acceptance and a public hearing date of July 14.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Charter Review Recommendations Revised

Members revised proposed changes to Article 8 and updated Article 7 recall-election provisions to identify how recalls apply to elected officials.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Board Selects New Leadership

Don Plummer was elected chair in a 3-2 vote. Tony Archinski was elected vice-chair and Kristie Wohlander was elected clerk, both unanimously.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Recall Rules Reviewed for Charter Changes

The committee revised the structure of proposed Article 7, Section 13, addressing recall procedures and what happens if an elected official resigns during the recall process. Members also approved the April 21, 2026 minutes.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Charter review updates move forward

The committee revised proposed charter language in Article 7, Sections 9, 10, and 12, while leaving Section 11 unchanged and postponing Section 13 to a future meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Town charter revisions advanced

The committee recommended wording and organizational changes to proposed charter Articles 5 and 6, including rearranging financial procedures and updating public-notice requirements.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

FY27 budget and election plans discussed

The Town Manager presented a level FY27 budget proposal that stays within the property-tax levy, while officials discussed school funding pressures, limited reserves, and the possible need for an override. The Board also unanimously approved early-voting dates and polling hours for the May 2, 2026 Annual Town Election.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Charter review advances proposed changes

The committee reviewed proposed changes to the town charter, including a provision making the Library Director's appointment subject to approval by the Library Trustees.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Board reviews budget and approves licenses

The Town reported $425,000 in unpaid trash fees and said demand notices will be sent next week; if fees remain unpaid, trash service may shift to direct billing by Casella and the Town will no longer provide it.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Board addresses unpaid fees and zoning outreach

The town reported $400,000 in unpaid trash fees and set March 15, 2026, as the deadline for residents to pay third-quarter bills before further action is considered.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Charter changes reviewed, vote may be delayed

Recommendations to revise Articles 3 and 4 of Dracut’s town charter were approved, but the group discussed recommending that any final vote be postponed until the fall town meeting because the remaining review and public meeting may not be completed in time for the spring meeting.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Board endorses two MBTA compliance zones

The Board of Selectmen unanimously endorsed zones 2 and 8 as Dracut’s recommended approach to meeting MBTA zoning requirements, while avoiding farms and open space. The Board also approved a used-car sales permit, transferred a liquor license, signed the March 3 special state Senate election warrant, and accepted $5,250 in Council on Aging donations.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Board approves easement and veterans agreement

The Board approved a veterans’ services agreement with Tyngsborough and granted an easement through town-owned property for an electrical connection serving a planned single-family residence. The Board also continued several matters, including the assessment process, the public schools’ operational audit, and preservation funding discussions.

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