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Board of Selectmen 7-21-26
Published: Jul 21, 2026
ML Shaw's Restaurant Approved for One-Day Outdoor Alcohol License for Anniversary Celebration
Wendy Shaw, owner of ML Shaw's restaurant, received approval for a one-day outdoor beer and wine license for their 40th-anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 14 Moonhill Road. The event will be family-friendly, held under tents outside the restaurant, with staff overseeing alcohol sales [cite: 213-233].
Summer Compost Site Hours Announced
The compost site at Dillon Center will be open on Saturdays in July, August, and September for residents to drop off leaves, brush, and grass clippings. Proof of residency is required, and operating hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. [cite: 197-201].
Lazy River Products LLC Gains Approval for One-Day Outdoor Alcohol License for Fall Event
William Cassotis, CEO of Lazy River Products LLC, received approval for a one-day outdoor beer and wine license for their final fall event on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 149 Broadway Road. This event is one of two they now hold annually, featuring live outdoor music and free food for community members. Attendees aged 21 and older can use coupons for food trucks and purchase beer and wine on-site. The event aims to connect Lazy River Products with the local community [cite: 234-275].
Multiple Openings on Town Boards and Committees
Several town boards and committees have current openings. The Affordable Housing Partnership Committee has one opening, the Agricultural Commission has three, and the Dracut Cultural Council has five openings. For town manager-appointed boards, the Board of Assessors has two openings, the Capital Planning Committee has seven (with names coming in), and the Conservation Commission has one opening. The Finance Committee is seeking members from precincts 4, 5, and 6, and the Dracut Cable Advisory Committee needs four members to negotiate the contract with Comcast [cite: 203-212].
Resident Urges Board to Seek Extension for New School Project Through MSBA
Tim Davis spoke in favor of requesting a 120-day extension from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the new school project. He emphasized that while the original plan was not approved by Dracut voters, this extension would allow for reworking the plan to make the tax impact more acceptable. Davis argued that the town must invest in itself to remain competitive, suggesting that passing on the MSBA grant would lead to the town paying for all repair and redistricting costs, potentially causing residents to move and deterring businesses. He urged the board to vote yes on the extension request to positively affect the town [cite: 25-51].
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