Dracut, MA
Recent Dracut public meeting topics include planning & zoning, budget & taxes, permits & licensing, contracts & procurement, roads & infrastructure, housing.
Topics found in recent meetings
Get Dracut meeting alerts
One email when Dracut posts a new agenda or minutes. Free, unsubscribe anytime.
Municipal budget
Total revenue$121.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$123.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$65.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$56.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,825 (FY2023)
🗳️ How this town voted (53 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
State Senate — 1st Middlesex 2026-11-03
Joe Espinola ✓ 627 · Vanna Howard 485 · Sam S. Meas 450
State Senate — 1st Middlesex 2026-09-01
Sam S. Meas ✓ 102
State Senate — 1st Middlesex 2026-09-01
Rodney Michael Elliott ✓ 496 · Vanna Howard 360
U.S. Senate 2024-11-05
John Deaton ✓ 9,343 · Elizabeth Ann Warren 7,760
U.S. House — 3rd Congressional 2024-11-05
Lori Loureiro Trahan ✓ 12,063
State Senate — 1st Middlesex 2024-11-05
Edward J. Kennedy, Jr ✓ 9,077 · Karla J. Miller 7,333
State Representative — 36th Middlesex 2024-11-05
Colleen M. Garry ✓ 12,919
Register of Deeds — Middlesex Northern 2024-11-05
Karen M. Cassella ✓ 12,133 · Joseph D. Ready
President 2024-11-05
Trump/ Vance ✓ 9,188 · Harris/ Walz 7,889 · Ayyadurai/ Ellis 101 · Stein/ Caballero-Roca 96 · Oliver/ Ter Maat 80 · De La Cruz/ Garcia 34
Governor's Council — 5th 2024-11-05
Anne M. Manning-Martin ✓ 7,366 · Eunice Delice Zeigler 6,506 · Jody A. Elliott 1,798
Clerk of Courts — Middlesex County 2024-11-05
Michael A. Sullivan ✓ 12,122
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 2,217
Upcoming
📅 Subscribe to Dracut meetings — new meetings appear in your calendar automatically
Wed Aug 5, 2026
Library Trustees
Library Trustees to interview candidates for library director
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to conduct interviews for the position of library director. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.
- Interviews of candidates for library director
librarypersonnelhiring
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts Page | 1
Call to Order
Attendance
Interviews of candidates for library director
Adjournment
Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or
materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact Parker Memorial Library; 28 Arlington
Street; Dracut, MA 01462; (978) 454-5474 so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each
request. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of the governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental
body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items
listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted
by law.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
8/5/2026 5:00 PM
Dracut Parker Memorial Library
28 Arlington St, Dracut, MA 01826
Directo …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Elections
Town to test voting equipment for Sept. 1 state primary
The Town Clerk will conduct a public test of voting equipment on August 18, 2026, using a test deck of at least 50 ballots for the September 1st State Primary Election. The test will check the computer program, demonstrate rejection of overvoted ballots, and include an audit of the test count.
- Ballot testing for September 1st State Primary Election
- Test deck of at least 50 ballots to be used
- Public testing at Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Hall, 62 Arlington St
- Test includes audit of accuracy of test count
electionsvoting-equipmentballot-testingpublic-test
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
62 Arlington Street Dracut, MA 01826
978-453-0951
[email protected]
Ballot Testing
August 18th, 2026 at 9:00 am
The Town Clerk of Dracut will conduct a test of the Town’s voting equipment on August
18, 2026 at 9:00 am in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at Town Hall, 62 Arlington St,
Dracut, MA 01826. This testing is open to the public.
In accordance with the requirements in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the test
shall incorporate a “test deck” of at least 50 ballots for the September 1st, State Primary
Election. Ballots will be marked in such a way as to adequately test the computer
program, demonstrate rejection of overvoted ballots, and test any other contents of the
program which may have a bearing upon the accuracy of the count. The test shall
include an audit of the accuracy of the test count.
This is in accordance with the provisions of 950 CMR §54.02
Jared H. LaLiberte
Town Clerk
Cc Republican and Democratic Town Committees
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Cultural Council
Dracut Cultural Council meets for routine business and reports
The Dracut Cultural Council is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items: approval of minutes, secretary's and treasurer's reports, old and new business, and scheduling the next meeting. No specific funding decisions, grant awards, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026
- Secretary's Report
- Treasurer's Report
- Old Business and New Business discussions
cultural councilmeetingproceduraldracut
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts Page | 1
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approval of Minutes
July 9th, 2026
AGENDA ITEMS
6:30 Call Meeting to Order
6:33 Secretary’s Report
6:35 Treasurer’s Report
6:40 Old Business
7:15 New Business
7:50 Minutes Review and Next Meeting
8:00 Adjournment
Dracut Cultural Council Meeting
8/20/2026 6:30 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Dennis E. Piendak Conference Room
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts Page | 1
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items
not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 4, 2026
Board of Selectmen
Board reviews proposed changes to Dracut town charter
The Board of Selectmen will review and discuss recommended changes to the town charter document and consider adjustments to report formats and change narratives. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Review of Charter document with accepted recommended changes
- Discussion of report format and change narratives
charter-reviewgovernment-procedureslocal-government
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
6:30 P.M. – Call Meeting to Order
Agenda Items
Approval of Minutes from:
July 21, 2026
Review of Charter document with accepted recommended changes.
Discussion of report format and change narratives.
Adjournment
Town Charter Review Committee Meeting
8/4/2026 6:30 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Dennis E. Piendak Conference Room
Tue Aug 4, 2026
Agricultural Commission
Dracut Agricultural Commission reviews bylaws and event plans
The Dracut Agricultural Commission will meet to discuss Old Home Day materials, Agricultural Day 2026, and review a draft bylaw. The group will also consider two commission applications for recommendation.
- Discuss Old Home Day handout and Briscoe Farm Table use
- Discuss Dracut Agricultural Day 2026 plans
- Review and discuss Agricultural Commission By-Law
- Review and vote on commission applications from Jillian Maille and Emily Henderson
agriculturebylawseventslocal-government
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
4:00 p.m. – Call Meeting to Order
Approval of Minutes
March 24, 2026
May 5, 2026
June 2, 2026
Agenda Items
1. Discuss Old Home Day Handout and using Briscoe Farm Table at Old Home Day
2. Discuss Dracut Agricultural Day 2026
3. Review & Discuss Agricultural Commission By-Law
4. Review, Discuss and Vote to Recommend Commission Applications from Jillian Maille & Emily
Henderson
Adjournment
Agricultural Commission Meeting
8/4/2026 4:00 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Dennis E. Piendak Conference Room
Tue Aug 4, 2026
Library Trustees
Library trustees to discuss hiring process for new director
The Dracut Library Trustees will meet to discuss interview questions for the open library director position. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions expected.
- Discuss interview questions for open library director position
libraryhiringpersonnelpublic-meeting
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts Page | 1
Call to Order
Attendance
Discuss interview questions for open library director position
Review of Minutes
Adjournment
Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or
materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact Parker Memorial Library; 28 Arlington
Street; Dracut, MA 01462; (978) 454-5474 so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each
request. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of the governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental
body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items
listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted
by law.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
8/4/2026 4:00 PM
Dracut Parker Memorial Library
28 Arl …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Fri Jul 31, 2026
School Department
School Committee Policy Sub-Committee to review school policies and remote work
The Dracut School Committee Policy Sub-Committee will meet to consider recommendations for the revision or adoption of several school policies. The group will also discuss work from home for employees.
- Proposed revisions to policies on Restraint Prevention, Bidding Requirements, and Public Comment
- Proposed revisions to policies on Bus Driver Training, Home Schooling, and School Choice
- Proposed revision to policy on Administering Medicine to Students
- Proposed adoption of policies for Self-Administration of Medications and Parent Advisory Councils
- Discussion regarding work from home for employees
school-policyeducationemploymentstudent-health
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
RECEIVED/DATE STAMPED BY TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE:
MEETING POSTING AND AGENDA
TOWN OF DRACUT
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, S 18-25
All meeting notices and agenda must be filed and time stamped in the Town Clerk’s Office and posted at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)
NAME OF PUBLIC BODY: MEETING DATE: MEETING TIME:
Dracut School Committee Policy Sub-Committee Thursday, July 30, 2026 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION OF MEETING: Virtual
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ghb-gewy-cxz
Or dial: 2085-685-(US) +1 662 PIN: 487 882 752#
Clerk/Board Member Signature: Dr. Rebecca Duda, 1st Vice Chair Board Member Date: July 28, 2026
To obtain this document in an alternative format contact Human Resources (978) 453-9492. To request a reasonable accommodation for this
event please contact Human Resources no later than 14 days prior to the event.
1. Open Meeting
2. Approval of Minutes: August 20, 2025
3. Proposed recommendation for the revision or adoption of the following policies:
• JKAA: Restraint Prevention and Behavior Support – Revision
• DJE: Bidding Requirements – Revision
• BEDH: Public Comment at School Committee Meetings – Revision
• EEAEA: Bus Driver Examination and Training – Revision
• IHBG: Home Schooling – Revision
• JFBB: School Choice – Revision
• JLCD: Administering Medicine to Students – Revision
• JLCDC – Self-Administration and Self-Carry of Medications – Adoption …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Jul 29, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission to hear 3 wetland appeals and 3 new permit applications
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDAs) at 40 Vandette Ave, 126 Betty Ann Lane, and 16 Esther Way, and three Notices of Intent (NOIs) for projects at 17 Lake Shore Road, 2041 Bridge Street, and 42 Cass Avenue. The agenda also includes discussion of a MESA review for Broadway Village, updates on enforcement cases at eight properties, and correspondence on a Mass Wildlife priority habitat draft and an Old Dominion Freight Line notification.
- Public hearing: RDA – 40 Vandette Ave (opened 7/8/2026)
- Public hearing: RDA – 126 Betty Ann Lane (opened 7/29/2026)
- Public hearing: RDA – 16 Esther Way (opened 7/29/2026)
- Public hearing: NOI – 17 Lakeshore Road (DEP#145-1265)
- Public hearing: NOI – 2041 Bridge Street (DEP#145-____)
conservationwetlandspublic-hearingspermitsenforcementdracut
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
Agenda
6:00 PM – Call Meeting to Order
Community Input
Approval of Minutes
June 3, 2026
June 17, 2026
Correspondence
Draft priority habitat – Mass Wildlife
Old Dominion Freight Line MassDEP Notification
Discussion, votes may be taken
MESA Review – Broadway Village
Agent Updates
DEP 310 CR 10.0 and 314 CMR 9.00 Updates
Public Hearings
Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) – 40 Vandette Ave (Opened
7/8/2026)
Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) – 126 Betty Ann Lane (Opened
7/29/2026)
Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) – 16 Esther Way (Opened
7/29/2026)
Notice of Intent (NOI) – 17 Lakeshore Road – DEP#145-1265 (Opened 6/3/2026)
Conservation Commission Meeting
7/29/2026 6:00 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Douglas G. Willett Board of Selectmen's Chamber
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 2
Notice of Intent (NOI) – 2041 B …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Fri Jul 24, 2026
School Department
School committee to discuss union contract strategy in closed session
The Dracut School Committee Sub-Committee for Negotiations will meet to discuss and conduct collective bargaining with AFSCME associations representing office personnel, maintenance, custodians, and cafeteria workers. The meeting will be held in executive session, with no public discussion of the negotiations.
- Executive session to vote on entering closed-door negotiations
- Collective bargaining with AFSCME union units (office, maintenance, custodians, cafeteria)
- Meeting at Eldridge Administration Office Building, 206 Lakeview Avenue
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
RECEIVED/DATE STAMPED BY TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE:
MEETING POSTING AND AGENDA
TOWN OF DRACUT
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, S 18-25
All meeting notices and agenda must be filed and time stamped in the Town Clerk’s Office and posted at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)
NAME OF PUBLIC BODY:
Dracut School Committee Sub-Committee for
Negotiations
MEETING DATE:
7/24/2026
MEETING TIME:
11:00 a.m.
LOCATION OF MEETING:
Eldridge Administration Office Building, 2063 Lakeview Avenue
Clerk/Board Member Signature: Dr. Linda Trouville, Board Member _ Date: July 21, 2026
To obtain this document in an alternative format contact Human Resources (978) 453-9492. To request a reasonable accommodation for this
event please contact Human Resources no later than 14 days prior to the event.
MEETING AGENDA:
Meeting called to order
1. Open session to vote to enter into Executive Session and to adjourn therefrom
2. Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with AFSCME Associations
including Office Personnel, Maintenance, Custodians, and Cafeteria and to conduct collective
bargaining with the AFSCME Associations including Office Personnel, Maintenance, Custodians and
Cafeteria.
3. Adjournment
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion t …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Library Trustees
Library Trustees to discuss applicants for open Director position
The Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss applicants for the open Library Director position. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- Discuss applicants for open Library Director position
librarypersonneldracut
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
Call to Order
• Discuss applicants for open Library Director position
Attendance
Adjournment
Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or
materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact Parker Memorial Library; 28 Arlington
Street; Dracut, MA 01462; (978) 454-5474 so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each
request. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of the governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental
body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this noti ce.
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items
listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted
by law.
Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting
7/23/2026 3:00 PM
Dracut Parker Memorial Library
28 Arlington St …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Miscellaneous
Committee to elect chair and review executive director search process
The Executive Director Search Committee will meet to elect a chair, review the search process including timeline and candidate screening, and discuss potential revisions to the job description. The meeting is largely procedural, focusing on organizing the committee's work.
- Election of committee chair
- Review of executive director search timeline and recruitment process
- Discussion of potential revisions to the executive director job description
executive-director-searchcommittee-meetingpersonnel
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
ExecuƟve Director Search CommiƩee MeeƟng
7/22/2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM (Hybrid)
hƩps://lowellma.zoom.us/j/84512146313?pwd=oBeU3H8J7cXLmuToQhW9tHHb1EvaUq.1
AGENDA
A. Call To Order – John Palmieri, Chair
B. Roll Call
C. Election of Committee Chair
1. Call for Nominations
2. Election by Roll Call Vote
D. Overview of the Executive Director Search Process
1. Committee Roles and Responsibilities
2. Overview of timeline, recruitment process, candidate screening, interview process and selection.
E. Review of Current Executive Director Job Description
1. Review the current job description.
2. Discuss potential revisions, qualifications, and competencies.
F. Schedule Next Meeting and Confirm Next Steps
G. Adjournment
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Board of Selectmen
Board to discuss FY27-FY31 school capital planning and FY28 budget
The Board of Selectmen will discuss school capital planning needs for FY27 through FY31, as well as planning for the FY28 budget. Other items include a status update on a school audit data request, review of the Dracut Education Sub-Committee by-laws, and communication between the Town Manager and Superintendent.
- FY27-FY31 School Capital Planning Needs
- FY28 Budget Planning
- Board of Selectmen School Audit Request – Status of Data Request
- Dracut Education Sub-Committee By-Laws
- FY27 Budget Detail – Division/Department Breakdown with Full Time Employee Allocation
budgetschoolscapital-planningauditeducationmeeting
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
* PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND REFRAIN FROM CELL PHONE USE DURING THE MEETING *
6:00 P.M. – Call Meeting to Order
Approval of Minutes
April 17, 2026
May 13, 2026
Agenda Items
1.) FY27-FY31 School Capital Planning Needs
2.) FY28 Budget Planning
3.) Board of Selectmen School Audit Request – Status of Data Request
4.) Dracut Education Sub-Committee By-Laws
5.) Communication and Collaboration – Town Manager and Superintendent Communication Status
6.) FY27 Budget Detail – Division/Department Breakdown with Full Time Employee Allocation
7.) Meeting Cadence – FY27
Adjournment
Education Sub-Committee Meeting
7/22/2026 6:00 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Dennis E. Piendak Conference Room
Wed Jul 22, 2026
School Department
School Committee to discuss collective bargaining with AFSCME unions
The Dracut School Committee Sub-Committee for Negotiations will meet to vote to enter executive session and discuss strategy for collective bargaining with AFSCME associations representing office personnel, maintenance, custodians, and cafeteria workers.
- Vote to enter executive session
- Discussion of collective bargaining strategy with AFSCME Office Personnel, Maintenance, Custodians, and Cafeteria associations
- Conduct collective bargaining with AFSCME associations
school-committeecollective-bargainingafscmeexecutive-sessionlabor
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
RECEIVED/DATE STAMPED BY TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE:
MEETING POSTING AND AGENDA
TOWN OF DRACUT
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, S 18-25
All meeting notices and agenda must be filed and time stamped in the Town Clerk’s Office and posted at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)
NAME OF PUBLIC BODY:
Dracut School Committee Sub-Committee for
Negotiations
MEETING DATE:
7/22/2026
MEETING TIME:
11:00 a.m.
LOCATION OF MEETING:
Eldridge Administration Office Building, 2063 Lakeview Avenue
Clerk/Board Member Signature: Dr. Linda Trouville, Board Member _ Date: July 15, 2026
To obtain this document in an alternative format contact Human Resources (978) 453-9492. To request a reasonable accommodation for this
event please contact Human Resources no later than 14 days prior to the event.
MEETING AGENDA:
Meeting called to order
1. Open session to vote to enter into Executive Session and to adjourn therefrom
2. Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with AFSCME Associations
including Office Personnel, Maintenance, Custodians, and Cafeteria and to conduct collective
bargaining with the AFSCME Associations including Office Personnel, Maintenance, Custodians and
Cafeteria.
3. Adjournment
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussio …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Board of Selectmen
Board reviews proposed changes to Dracut town charter
The Board of Selectmen will review a town charter document with accepted recommended changes and discuss report format and change narratives. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of minutes from July 7, 2026.
- Review of Charter document with accepted recommended changes
- Discussion of report format and change narratives
- Approval of minutes from July 7, 2026
charter-reviewlocal-governmentpublic-meetingtown-hallprocedural
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
6:30 P.M. – Call Meeting to Order
Agenda Items
Public Comment
Approval of Minutes from:
July 7, 2026
Review of Charter document with accepted recommended changes.
Discussion of report format and change narratives.
Adjournment
Town Charter Review Committee Meeting
7/21/2026 6:30 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Dennis E. Piendak Conference Room
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Board of Selectmen
Board to vote on two one-day outdoor beer & wine licenses
The Board of Selectmen will consider two one-day outdoor beer and wine license requests: one from Lyndsey Shaw for an event at 14 Loon Hill Road on August 22, 2026, and one from William Cassotis for an event at 149 Broadway Road on September 12, 2026. The board will also vote on a stop sign at Harold Avenue and Nancy Avenue, and consider an appointment to the Open Space Committee.
- One-day outdoor beer & wine license for Lyndsey Shaw at 14 Loon Hill Road on August 22, 2026
- One-day outdoor beer & wine license for William Cassotis at 149 Broadway Road on September 12, 2026
- Request to approve a stop sign at Harold Avenue and Nancy Avenue, North
- Appointment of Godfrey Mpanga to the Open Space Committee
alcohol-licensestrafficappointmentspublic-hearing
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
* PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND REFRAIN FROM CELL PHONE USE DURING THE MEETING *
6:00 P.M. – Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
April 14, 2026
June 9, 2026 Pages 2-11
Community Input
Town Manager’s Report
Report Requests
Community Calendar
Agenda Items
Lyndie Shaw, Owner
ML Shaws Restaurant
Requesting a One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License on
Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
14 Loon Hill Road
Pages 12-14
William Cassotis, Owner
Lazy River Products, LLC
Requesting a One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License on
Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. at 149 Broadway Road
Pages 15-17
Peter Bartlett, Chief of
Police
Requesting Approval of a Stop Sign at Harold Avenue and
Nancy Avenue, North
Pages 18-21
Godfrey Mpanga Requesting Appointment to the Open Space Committee
Pages 22-26
Sub-Committee Reports
Adjournment
Board of Selectmen Meeting
7/21/2026 6:00 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Douglas G. Willett Board of Selectmen's Chamber
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Council on Aging
Dracut Council on Aging to review monthly services and operations
The Dracut Council on Aging will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from June 30, 2026, and receive updates on services, activities, accounts, and operations. No specific decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.
council-on-agingmonthly-reviewprocedural
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
AGENDA
10:00 – Call Meeting to Order
Moment of Silence
Approval of Minutes
June 30, 2026
Monthly Review & Update
Services
Activities
Accounts & Operations
Old Business
New Business
• Chairperson update
• Collaboration efforts
Public Comments
Adjourn Meeting
Council on Aging Meeting
7/21/2026 10:00 AM
Dracut Council on Aging
951 Mammoth Road, Dracut, MA 01826
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA to consider housing modification and zoning variance
The Dracut Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance for a garage addition at 17 Lakeshore Rd and consider a request to modify a comprehensive permit for senior housing at 144 Greenmont Ave and 1530 Bridge St.
- Public hearing continued for 2020-6 – Dracut Senior Housing at 144 Greenmont Ave and 1530 Bridge St.
- Section 3 finding and variance request for a two-car garage addition at 17 Lakeshore Rd
- Zoning By-Law Committee report by Chairman Brian Lussier
- Approval of May 21, 2026, and June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
Meeting Called to Order
Reorganization
Public Hearings:
Continuance of Public Hearing - 2026-2 @17 Lakeshore Rd
Section 6 Finding per Zoning Bylaw section 3.5.6 and a variance to construct an addition with a two-car
garage and additional living space with insufficient front yard setback.
Petitioner: Robert Lanigan
New Business
Request for Insubstantial Modification of Comprehensive Permit
Comprehensive permit request for insubstantial modification of 2020-6 – Dracut Senior Housing at 144
Greenmont Ave and 1530 Bridge St.
The Chapter 40B Regulations provide for two types of modifications the developer may request after the ZBA has granted a
comprehensive permit: an insubstantial change and a substantial change. (760 CMR 56.05(11)). The ZBA has 20 days to
determine and notify the developer/ applicant whether a requested change is substantial. A substantial change follows the
same basic timelines as the original permit; requiring opening of a public hearing within 30 days of the ZBA’s
determination that a change is substantial.
Zoning By-Law Committee Report
Presented by Chairman Brian Lussier
Minutes
Approval of the May 21, 2026, and June 18, 2026 meetin …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Northern Middlesex Council of Government (NMCOG)
NMCOG to vote on June 2026 minutes and financial report
The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will hold its July 15, 2026 meeting via Zoom to review and vote on the minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting and the financial report and warrant. The council will also receive reminders and announcements, including upcoming NMMPO and NMCOG meetings.
- Vote on minutes from NMCOG Council Meeting 06/17/2026
- Vote on financial report and warrant
proceduralfinancemeeting-notice
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
NOTICE OF MEETING
The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86418433254
Meeting ID: 864 1843 3254, One tap mobile +13017158592,,86418433254#.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Meeting Minutes – Minutes from NMCOG Council Meeting 06/17/2026 (Vote Required)
3. Financial Report and Warrant - (Vote Required)
4. NMCOG Reminders and Announcements
• NMMPO Meeting – August 26 at 2 PM on Zoom
• NMCOG Council Meeting – September 16 at 7 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)
5. Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.
6. Adjourn
CITY/TOWN CLERKS: PLEASE POST PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING LAW
Please contact [email protected] with any questions
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Board of Selectmen
Selectmen to vote on liquor license transfer, cell tower, and pole petition
The Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on a National Grid pole petition on Parkvale Terrace, a liquor license transfer from A'Brew's Tap & Grill to MZS Co. at 1794 Bridge Street, and a special permit for a Verizon cell tower at 195 New Boston Road. Other agenda items include approving amusement licenses, a DBA change for The Hangout Bar & Grill, no-parking signs at Boule Park, the State Primary Warrant, and road closures for Dracut Old Home Day.
- 6:20 p.m. – National Grid pole petition to install 2 poles on Parkvale Terrace for new building at 46 Parkvale Terrace
- 6:25 p.m. – MZS Co. requests approval to transfer all-alcohol license from A'Brew's Tap & Grill to 1794 Bridge Street, Units 1A & 2A
- 6:30 p.m. – Vertex Towers LLC requests special permit for a telecommunications facility at 195 New Boston Road
- RCTM LLC d/b/a Pomodoro requests DBA change to The Hangout Bar & Grill at 1794 Bridge Street, Units 26A & 27A
- Approval requested to close a portion of Lakeview Avenue for Dracut Old Home Day on September 12, 2026
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
* PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND REFRAIN FROM CELL PHONE USE DURING THE MEETING *
6:00 P.M. – Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026 – Re-Organization Meeting
May 12, 2026 Pages 3-16
Community Input
Town Manager’s Report
Report Requests
Community Calendar
Public Hearings
6:20 p.m. – Massachusetts
Electric Company d/b/a
National Grid and Verizon
New England, Inc.
Requesting Approval for a Pole Petition - Parkvale Terrace
– National Grid to install 2 JO poles on Parkvale Terrace
beginning at a point approximately 240 feet Southwest
from existing location on Parkvale Terrace and continuing
approximately 240 feet in a Southwest direction. For new
building at 46 Parkvale Terrace, install 2 new JO poles P4
and P4-1, 40 ft c12 with guys and anchors and install 2
spans of OH SEC. (Install new pole 4 in public way-150’
from pole 3. Install 150’ I/O OH SEC from pole3 to new
pole 4 system improvement). Install new P4-1 in public
way across street-90’ from new P4. Install-90’ OH SEC I/O
from P4 to P4-1. P4-1, Dracut, MA.
Pages 17-24
6:25 p.m. – MZS Co. Requesting Approval …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Library Trustees
Library Trustees to discuss hiring process for new director
The Dracut Library Trustees will meet to discuss the process for hiring a new library director. The agenda includes procedural items and may cover additional topics permitted by law.
- Discuss hiring process for new Library Director
libraryhiringpersonnelmassachusettspublic-meeting
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Call to Order
Attendance
Discuss the Process for Hiring the New Library Director
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, MassachusettsPage | 1
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
7/13/2026 4:00PM
Dracut Parker Memorial Library
28 Arlington St, Dracut, MA 01826
Director’s Office
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Dracut Housing Authority
Dracut Housing Authority to vote on FY2027 annual plan and capital plan
The Dracut Housing Authority will vote on its FY2027 State Annual Plan and Capital Improvement Plan, approve low bids for plumbing and electrical service contracts, and consider a $20,055 change order for roof replacement at Phineas.
- Vote to approve FY2027 State Annual Plan
- Vote to approve Capital Improvement Plan
- Vote to approve low bidder Eric Shaw Mechanical LLC for plumbing/heating contract
- Vote to approve low bidder Tilton Electric Inc for electrical service contract
- Vote to approve Change Order #2 for K&G Remodeling Inc ($20,055) for Phineas roof replacement
housing-authorityannual-plancapital-improvementcontractsroof-replacement
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
TOM BOMIL
Chairman
CHARLES A, KANAVOS
Vice-Chairman
GEORGE M. NANGLE
Treasurer
KENNETH R, MARTIN
Commnissioner
ANDREJ. DUBUQUE
Commissioner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL-CALL
2,
ALISEN PURFELL
Executive Director
DRACUT HOUSING AUTHORITY
971 MAMMOTH ROAD
DRACUT MASSACHUSETTS 01826
TEL: (978) 957-3515
FAX: (978) 957-3399
AGENDA FOR THE DRACUT HOUSING AUTHORITY’S MEETING
971 MAMMOTH ROAD
Monday July 13, 2026
3:00 P.M.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
a. Avote to approve the Dracut Housing Authority’s State Annual Plan for FY 2027
b. Avote to approve Dracut Housing Authority’s Capital Improvement Plan
c. Avote to approve low bidder Eric Shaw Mechanical LLC 145 Stedman St Unit 8
Chelmsford, Ma 01824 Plumbing and Heating Service/Repair Contract.
d. Avote to approve low bidder Tilton Electric Inc 398 Court St. Rear Plymouth, Ma 02360
Electrical Service/Repair Contract.
e. Avote to approve Change Order 2 K&G Remodeling Inc in the amount of $20,055.00 for
Phineas Roof Replacement.
f. Avote to approve payment for Substantial Completion for Serrano & Serrano
Construction 971 Walk in Showers.
ADJOURNMENT:
ECAALOFPPONTNTY
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Cultural Council
Dracut Cultural Council meets July 9 to approve minutes and hear reports
The Dracut Cultural Council will convene at Dracut Town Hall to review and approve the minutes from its June 18, 2026 meeting. The council will receive the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports and conduct routine business including old and new business items before adjourning.
cultural-councilminutes-approvaltreasurer-reportsecretary-reportprocedural
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approval of Minutes
June 18th, 2026
AGENDA ITEMS
6:30 Call Meeting to Order
6:33 Secretary’s Report
6:35 Treasurer’s Report
6:40 Old Business
7:15 New Business
7:50 Minutes Review and Next Meeting
8:00 Adjournment
Dracut Cultural Council Meeting
7/9/2026 6:30 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Dennis E. Piendak Conference Room
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items
not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts Page | 1
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Open Space Committee
Dracut Open Space Committee meets July 9 with routine updates and events
The Dracut Open Space Committee will convene to review trail conditions, receive committee updates, discuss budget matters, and hear the outcome of the Beaver Brook Dam meeting. The group will also consider recommendations for an open seat and plan a library presentation outreach for August 12.
open-spacetrailsbudgetlibrarycommunity-events
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Input
Approval of Minutes –
June
11,
2026
Old Business
1)
Trail
condition
review
2)
Other
committee
updates
–
CPC,
Conservation,
etc.
3)
Budget
update
4)
Beaver
Brook
Dam
meeting
outcome
New Business
●
Recommendations
for
Committee
open
seat
●
Outreach
for
library
presentation
on
August
12th
Adjournment
Future Meeting/Events
Next
meetings:
●
August
13,
2026
September
10,
2026
Events:
●
Library
walks
at
6PM:
August
6
,
Cross
Rd
September
3
,
Yapp
Farm
●
September
12:
Old
Home
Day
The
matters
listed
above
are
those
reasonably
anticipated
by
the
Chair
that
may
be
discussed
at
the
meeting.
Not
all
items
listed
may
in
fact
be
discussed
and
other
items
not
listed
may
also
be
brought
up
for
discussion
to
the
extent
permitted
by
law.
Town
of
Dracut,
Massachusetts
Page
|
1
Open
Space
Committee
Meeting
7/09/2026
6:00
PM
Dracut
Town
Hall
62
Arlington
St.,
Dracut,
MA
01826
Dennis
E.
Piendak
Conference
Room
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee meets to review zoning bylaw project
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to review a zoning bylaw project. The agenda includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and committee reorganization.
- Zoning Bylaw Project Review
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
Call the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Community Input
Minutes
June 11 2026
Reorganization
Zoning Bylaw Project Review
Adjournment
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee Meeting
7/9/2026 6:00 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Douglas G. Willett Board of Selectmen's Chamber
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Library Trustees
Library trustees to discuss security cameras and director search
The Dracut Library Board of Trustees will meet to review routine financial reports and discuss old business including security cameras and the search for a new director. The agenda is largely procedural with no votes or public hearings listed.
- Review of Bills and Payroll
- Budget and Financial Report
- Security cameras discussion under Old Business
- Director’s Search under Old Business
librarybudgetsecuritypersonnel
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
Call to Order
Attendance
Community Input
Review of Minutes
Review of Bills and Payroll
Budget and Financial Report
Performance Overview
Directors Report
Old Business
Security Cameras
Director’s Search
New Business
Next Meeting
August 12, 2026
Adjournment
Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or
materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact Parker Memori al Library; 28 Arlington
Street; Dracut, MA 01462; (978) 454-5474 so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each
request. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of the governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental
body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items
listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for disc …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board to hold public hearings on three site plans and a special permit
The Dracut Planning Board will hold public hearings on a special permit for 29 Diana Ln, a site plan review for 14 Dinley St, and a site plan review for 761 Mammoth Rd. The board will also discuss an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 117 Belleview Ave and review subdivision regulations.
- Public hearing: Special Permit for 29 Diana Ln (Milinazzo Contracting Corporation)
- Public hearing: Section 6 Finding and Site Plan Review for 14 Dinley St (R.C. Perez, LLC)
- Public hearing: Site Plan Review for 761 Mammoth Rd (Town of Dracut)
- ANR plan for 117 Belleview Ave
- Discussion of Sub-Division Regulations
planning-boardpublic-hearingssite-plan-reviewspecial-permitsubdivision-regulations
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
6:00 PM – Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Reorganization
Minutes: May 27, 2026
Community Input
Public Hearings
6:00 PM 29 Diana Ln/ Milinazzo Contracting Corporation/ Special Permit/Public
Hearing
6:05 PM 14 Dinley St/ R.C. Perez, LLC. / Section 6 Finding/ Site Plan Review/ Public
Hearing
6:10 PM 761 Mammoth Rd/ Town of Dracut/ Site Plan Review/ Public Hearing
New Business
1. 117 Belleview Ave / ANR
Old Business
1. Sub-Division Regulations
Sub-Committee Reports
Adjournment
Planning Board Meeting
7/8/2026 6:00 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Douglas G. Willett Board of Selectmen's Chamber
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission to hear two wetland RDAs and two NOIs
The Dracut Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDAs) at 40 Vandette Ave and 200 18th Street, and two Notices of Intent (NOIs) at 54 Broadway Road and 17 Lakeshore Drive. The commission will also discuss enforcement updates for several properties and consider an appointment to the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee. The meeting includes community input, approval of minutes, and agent updates.
- Public hearing: RDA at 40 Vandette Ave
- Public hearing: RDA at 200 18th Street
- Public hearing: NOI at 54 Broadway Road (DEP#145-1258)
- Public hearing: NOI at 17 Lakeshore Drive (DEP#145-1265, continued to July 29)
- Enforcement updates for 190 Gerrish Avenue, 1745 Bridge Street, 793 Nashua Rd, 31 Westview Farm Road, and 744 Merrimack Ave
conservation-commissionpublic-hearingswetlandsenforcementzoning
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items li sted may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
Amended Agenda
6:00 PM – Call Regular Meeting to Order
Community Input
Approval of Minutes
June 3, 2026
Correspondence
Discussion, votes may be taken
Agent Updates
Public Hearings
Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) – 40 Vandette Ave (Opened
7/8/2026)
Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) – 200 18th Street (Opened 7/8/2026)
Notice of Intent (NOI) – 54 Broadway Road – DEP#145-1258 (Opened 2/4/2026)
Notice of Intent (NOI) – 17 Lakeshore Drive – DEP#145-1265 (Opened 6/3/2026)
Continued to July 29th
Request for Certificate of Compliance
145-1241 Eagle Scout Project - State Forest
Enforcement Updates
190 Gerrish Avenue
Conservation Commission Meeting
7/8/2026 6:00 PM
Harmony Hall
1660 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items li sted may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 2
1745 Bridge Street
793 Nashua Rd
31 Westview Farm Road
744 Merrimack Ave
Updates from Other …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jul 7, 2026
Agricultural Commission
Dracut Agricultural Commission to discuss Old Home Day and farm events
The Dracut Agricultural Commission will meet to review minutes from prior meetings and discuss three items: using Briscoe Farm for Old Home Day handouts, planning Dracut Agricultural Day 2026, and reviewing the commission’s bylaws. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Discuss Old Home Day handout and Briscoe Farm table use
- Discuss Dracut Agricultural Day 2026 plans
- Review and discuss Agricultural Commission By-Law
agriculturelocal-eventsbylawsdracut-ma
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
4:00 p.m. – Call Meeting to Order
Approval of Minutes
March 24, 2026
May 5, 2026
June 2, 2026
Agenda Items
1. Discuss Old Home Day Handout and using Briscoe Farm Table at Old Home Day
2. Discuss Dracut Agricultural Day 2026
3. Review & Discuss Agricultural Commission By-Law
Adjournment
Agricultural Commission Meeting
7/7/2026 4:00 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Dennis E. Piendak Conference Room
Tue Jul 7, 2026
Board of Selectmen
Charter review and report format discussion
The Town Charter Review Committee is meeting to review a charter document with accepted recommended changes and to discuss report format and change narratives. The agenda also includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Review of charter document with accepted recommended changes
- Discussion of report format and change narratives
- Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026
charter-reviewtown-governmentpublic-meeting
✓ Decided: Charter committee reviews appointments, sets August deadlines
The committee discussed unresolved questions about appointment authority for various committees and the role of the Committee on Rules and Regulations. They agreed the final report will focus on high-level changes, not minor edits, and set future meetings for July 21, August 4, and August 18.
- Approved minutes from June 2, 2026 (3-0-1, with Sarah Powling abstaining)
- Set next meetings for July 21, August 4, and August 18, 2026
- Agreed final report will cover high-level changes only, not grammatical or verbiage edits
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
6:00 P.M. – Call Meeting to Order
Agenda Items
Public Comment
Approval of Minutes from:
June 2, 2026
Review of Charter document with accepted recommended changes.
Discussion of report format and change narratives.
Adjournment
Town Charter Review Committee Meeting
7/7/2026 6:00 PM
Dracut Town Hall
62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
Dennis E. Piendak Conference Room
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
6:30 P.M. – Call Meeting to Order
In attendance: Karen Merrill, Marianne Blanchet, Alex Verras, Sarah Powling. Absent Phil Thibault.
Agenda Items
Public Comment
None
Approval of Minutes from:
June 2, 2026
Alex approved, Marianne seconded, Sarah abstained, all others in favor.
Review of Charter document with accepted recommended changes.
Preamble and Article 1 reviewed and all accepted changes.
Article 2 reviewed and there are some questions noted below.
Article 2, Section 3: Quorum – leave at 250/200 or change?
Discussion of Questions from Section 7.
Article 2, Section 7 – Was this a holdover from the original charter? Should this be listed under Town
Meeting or be a separate section in the charter? Why do appointments need to happen at Town
Meeting? Is it because the committees listed are all Moderator appointments? Regarding the Finance
Committee – the committee that was in existence prior to Town Meeting was the one that discussed and
voted on the budget, so they should remain in place throughout Town Meeting for that fiscal year, as
much as possible. (More specifics re: appointments are in the bylaws so this should be mentioned when
those are reviewed.) Sh …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Mon Jul 6, 2026
School Department
School committee sub-committee to discuss union bargaining strategy
The Dracut School Committee Sub-Committee for Negotiations will meet to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining strategy with AFSCME union affiliates. The meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. in the Eldridge Administration Office Building.
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with AFSCME Associations
- Collective bargaining discussion with AFSCME Associations (Office Personnel, Maintenance, Custodians, Cafeteria)
school-committeecollective-bargainingunion-negotiationsexecutive-sessionpublic-meeting
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
RECEIVED/DATE STAMPED BY TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE:
MEETING POSTING AND AGENDA
TOWN OF DRACUT
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, S 18-25
All meeting notices and agenda must be filed and time stamped in the Town Clerk’s Office and posted at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)
NAME OF PUBLIC BODY: MEETING DATE: MEETING TIME:
Dracut School Committee Sub-Committee for
Negotiations
7/6/2026 2:15 p.m.
LOCATION OF MEETING:
Eldridge Administration Office Building, 2063 Lakeview Avenue
Clerk/Board Member Signature: Dr. Linda Trouville, Board Member _ Date: July 1, 2026
To obtain this document in an alternative format contact Human Resources (978) 453-9492. To request a reasonable accommodation for this
event please contact Human Resources no later than 14 days prior to the event.
MEETING AGENDA:
Meeting called to order
1. Open session to vote to enter into Executive Session and to adjourn therefrom
2. Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with AFSCME Associations
including Office Personnel, Maintenance, Custodians, and Cafeteria and to conduct collective
bargaining with the AFSCME Associations including Office Personnel, Maintenance, Custodians and
Cafeteria.
3. Adjournment
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be
discussed and other items not l …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Mon Jul 6, 2026
School Department
School Committee to vote on MSBA grant extension for Campbell Elementary
The Dracut School Committee will consider and possibly vote on two items related to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) grant for the Joseph A. Campbell Elementary School building project: directing the Superintendent to request an extension of the grant offer, and submitting a warrant article for a special election at the November 2026 Town Meeting, contingent on the extension being approved.
- Vote to direct Superintendent to request MSBA grant extension for Campbell Elementary project
- Vote on warrant article for special election at November 2026 Town Meeting, contingent on MSBA extension
school-committeemsbacampbell-elementarybuilding-projecttown-meeting
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
RECEIVED/DATE STAMPED BY TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE:
MEETING POSTING AND AGENDA
TOWN OF DRACUT
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, S 18-25
All meeting notices and agenda must be filed and time stamped in the Town Clerk’s Office and posted at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)
NAME OF PUBLIC BODY: MEETING DATE: MEETING TIME:
Dracut School Committee Monday, July 6, 2026 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION OF MEETING: Harmony Hall, 1660 Lakeview Avenue
Clerk/Board Member Signature: Robert Sheppard, School Committee Chair Date: July 1, 2026
To obtain this document in an alternative format contact Human Resources (978) 453-9492. To request a reasonable accommodation for this
event please contact Human Resources no later than 14 days prior to the event.
I. Open Meeting – 5:30 p.m.
II. Community Input
III. Consideration and possible vote to direct the Superintendent of Schools to submit a request for an
extension of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) grant offer for the Joseph A.
Campbell Elementary School building project.
IV. Consideration and possible vote on a submission of a warrant article for the November 2026 Town
Meeting for a special election related to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) grant
offer for the Joseph A. Campbell Elementary School building project, contingent upon MSBA grant
extension approval
V. Adjournment
The matters listed above are those reasonabl …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Library Trustees
Library trustees to discuss process for hiring new director
The Dracut Library Board of Trustees will meet on July 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Director's Office of the Parker Memorial Library. The sole discussion item is the process for hiring a new Library Director. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of the process for hiring a new Library Director
libraryhiringpersonnel
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
AMENDED
Call to Order
Discussion Topics
1. Discuss process for hiring new Library Director
Adjournment
Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or
materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact Parker Memorial Library; 28 Arlington
Street; Dracut, MA 01462; (978) 454-5474 so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each
request. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of the governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental
body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
7/6/2026 4:00 PM
Dracut Parker Memorial Library
28 Arlington St, Dracut, MA 01826
Director’s Office
Tue Jun 30, 2026
Council on Aging
Dracut Council on Aging to review services and elect officers
The Dracut Council on Aging will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, review monthly services, activities, and accounts, and discuss old and new business including updates and officer elections. Public comments will also be heard before adjournment.
council-on-agingelderly-servicesmonthly-meetingpublic-comments
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The matters listed above are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact
be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Town of Dracut, Massachusetts P a g e | 1
AGENDA
10:00 – Call Meeting to Order
Moment of Silence
Approval of Minutes
May 26, 2026
Monthly Review & Update
Services
Activities
Accounts & Operations
Old Business
• COA updates
• Mission statement
New Business
• Election of officers
Public Comments
Adjourn Meeting
Council on Aging Meeting
6/30/2026 10:00 AM
Dracut Council on Aging
951 Mammoth Road, Dracut, MA 01826
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 113 on record.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $1.9M | BOISSONNEAULT ELECTRIC CORP Department of Homeland Security · REPLACE FEDERAL PACIFIC PANELS SMITH HALL USCG ACADEMY, NEW LONDON, CT |
| $523,969 | VEDANT CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · REPAIR (SUSTAIN) ALLIED SUPPORT TO CENTRAL PLANT SHUT DOWN, SPRING 202 |
| $426,972 | VEDANT CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · REPAIR (SUSTAIN) ALLIED SUPPORT TO CENTRAL PLANT SHUT DOWN, FALL 2024, |
| $402,188 | VEDANT CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · REPAIR (SUSTAIN) ALLIED SUPPORT TO FY23 CENTRAL PLANT SHUT DOWN, FALL |
| $338,783 | VEDANT CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · REPAIR (EMERGENCY) STEAM MAIN |
| $297,389 | VEDANT CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · FISCAL YEAR 2023 ALLIED SUPPORT FOR THE SEMI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ON THE |
| $245,459 | VEDANT CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUILDING REPLACEMENT, CAPE COD CANAL, SANDWICH, MA |
| $224,459 | VEDANT CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · THIS PROJECT IS INTENDED TO RENOVATE RESTROOMS. |
| $220,243 | VEDANT CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · REPAIR (REPLACE) MULTIPLE STEAM AND CONDENSATE JUNCTION BOX VALVES AND |
| $212,459 | VEDANT CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$121.5M
Annual budget
$56.6M
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$121.5M
Spending$123.0M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$56.6M
Debt-to-revenue0.47×
Debt-load index63 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.