{
 "city": "Dracut",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/dracutma.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Library Trustees",
   "headline": "Library Trustees to interview candidates for library director",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-2122",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Elections",
   "headline": "Town to test voting equipment for Sept. 1 state primary",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-2118",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Cultural Council",
   "headline": "Dracut Cultural Council meets for routine business and reports",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-2117",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": "Board reviews proposed changes to Dracut town charter",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-2123",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Agricultural Commission",
   "headline": "Dracut Agricultural Commission reviews bylaws and event plans",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-2124",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Library Trustees",
   "headline": "Library trustees to discuss hiring process for new director",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-2121",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-31",
   "body": "School Department",
   "headline": "School Committee Policy Sub-Committee to review school policies and remote work",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07312026-2120",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear 3 wetland appeals and 3 new permit applications",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-2119",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "School Department",
   "headline": "School committee to discuss union contract strategy in closed session",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-2116",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Library Trustees",
   "headline": "Library Trustees to discuss applicants for open Director position",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-2115",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Miscellaneous",
   "headline": "Committee to elect chair and review executive director search process",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2113",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": "Board to discuss FY27-FY31 school capital planning and FY28 budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2112",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "School Department",
   "headline": "School Committee to discuss collective bargaining with AFSCME unions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2110",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": "Board reviews proposed changes to Dracut town charter",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-2111",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": "Board to vote on two one-day outdoor beer & wine licenses",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-2114",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Council on Aging",
   "headline": "Dracut Council on Aging to review monthly services and operations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-2109",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "ZBA to consider housing modification and zoning variance",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-2108",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Northern Middlesex Council of Government (NMCOG)",
   "headline": "NMCOG to vote on June 2026 minutes and financial report",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-2104",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Selectmen",
   "headline": "Selectmen to vote on liquor license transfer, cell tower, and pole petition",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2107",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Library Trustees",
   "headline": "Library Trustees to discuss hiring process for new director",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2106",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Dracut Housing Authority",
   "headline": "Dracut Housing Authority to vote on FY2027 annual plan and capital plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2105",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Cultural Council",
   "headline": "Dracut Cultural Council meets July 9 to approve minutes and hear reports",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-2100",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Open Space Committee",
   "headline": "Dracut Open Space Committee meets July 9 with routine updates and events",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-2103",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Zoning Bylaw Review Committee",
   "headline": "Zoning Bylaw Review Committee meets to review zoning bylaw project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-2094",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Library Trustees",
   "headline": "Library trustees to discuss security cameras and director search",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-2098",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold public hearings on three site plans and a special permit",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-2096",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear two wetland RDAs and two NOIs",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-2093",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Agricultural Commission",
   "headline": "Dracut Agricultural Commission to discuss Old Home Day and farm events",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-2102",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.dracutma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}