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January 8, 2018
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Andrew Deslaurier, Edward Giroux, Kimberly Conway, George Simolaris, Michael Rosa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Accept the minutes of December 18, 2018
All other announcements may be viewed on the Town of Billerica Website, Selectmen's Page MINUTES Selectman Kimberly Conway, seconded by Selectman Michael Rosa made a motion to accept the minutes of December 18, 2018. It was voted: 5 --In favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“All other announcements may be viewed on the Town of Billerica Website, Selectmen's Page MINUTES Selectman Kimberly Conway, seconded by Selectman Michael Rosa made a motion to accept the minutes of December 18, 2018. It was voted: 5 --In favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
Selectman Kimberly Conway, seconded by Selectman Michael Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Kimberly Conway, seconded by Selectman Michael Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 ~ Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 ~ Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Allow National Grid and Verizon to install a new pole and anchor to feed new home at Cardington Avenue, Plan # 24188271
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to allow National Grid and Verizon to install a new pole and anchor to feed new home at Cardington Avenue, Plan # 24188271. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to allow National Grid and Verizon to install a new pole and anchor to feed new home at Cardington Avenue, Plan # 24188271. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
Plan No. 25080038 (Abutters Notified by Selectmen's Office Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0- Opposed
From the minutes
“Plan No. 25080038 (Abutters Notified by Selectmen's Office Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion for National Grid and Verizon to relocate Pole #30, 15 feet +/- towards pole 29, Boston Road at Customer's Request. Existing Pole is in proposed driveway. Plan #250800381. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion for National Grid and Verizon to relocate Pole #30, 15 feet +/- towards pole 29, Boston Road at Customer's Request. Existing Pole is in proposed driveway. Plan #250800381. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -1n Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -1n Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve National Grid's Plan 25408865, two (2) 5"conduits to feed three building at 71 Boston Road
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve National Grid's Plan 25408865, two (2) 5"conduits to feed three building at 71 Boston Road. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve National Grid's Plan 25408865, two (2) 5"conduits to feed three building at 71 Boston Road. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
This need for procuring this work via a proprietary vendor is based on the following: -Existing fiber cable associated with the Town's Emergency Services has been installed by Waveguide
Pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.30, s 39M (b), be it further moved that this need for procuring this work via a proprietary vendor is based on the following: -Existing fiber cable associated with the Town's Emergency Services has been installed by Waveguide. Waveguide is familiar with the existing fiber runs associated with the Town's Emergency Services; -Waveguide has been involved in the pre-planning of this scope/project; -Due to sensitivity of this work consisting of maintaining emergency services for Fire and Police, the fiber cabling contractor will be required to participate in on-going in-depth coordination meetings with various stakeholders". It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.30, s 39M (b), be it further moved that this need for procuring this work via a proprietary vendor is based on the following: -Existing fiber cable associated with the Town's Emergency Services has been installed by Waveguide. Waveguide is familiar with the existing fiber runs associated with the Town's Emergency Services; -Waveguide has been involved in the pre-planning of this scope/project; -Due to sensitivity of this work consisting of maintaining emergency services for Fire and Police, the fiber cabling contractor will be required to participate in on-going in-depth coordination meetings with various stakeholders". It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.”
Schedule a Show Cause Hearing for Nana Seven for a Rules and Regulation Violation
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to schedule a Show Cause Hearing for Nana Seven for a Rules and Regulation Violation.. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to schedule a Show Cause Hearing for Nana Seven for a Rules and Regulation Violation.. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44, Section 53A, the Billerica Board of Selectmen accepts the bequest of John Jovan as presented in his last Will and Testament of 10% of his...
Selectman Kimberly Conway, seconded by Selectman Michael Rosa made a motion that pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44, Section 53A, the Billerica Board of Selectmen accepts the bequest of John Jovan as presented in his last Will and Testament of 10% of his estate to the Billerica Library and further authorizes the Chairman of the Billerica Board of Selectman to execute the assent and waiver of notice, nomination and waiver of surety as provided by the estate. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Kimberly Conway, seconded by Selectman Michael Rosa made a motion that pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44, Section 53A, the Billerica Board of Selectmen accepts the bequest of John Jovan as presented in his last Will and Testament of 10% of his estate to the Billerica Library and further authorizes the Chairman of the Billerica Board of Selectman to execute the assent and waiver of notice, nomination and waiver of surety as provided by the estate. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Allow Billerica Youth Lacrosse to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common for Billerica Youth Lacrosse Registration from January 14 through February 14
Selectman Conway, Seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to allow Billerica Youth Lacrosse to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common for Billerica Youth Lacrosse Registration from January 14 through February 14". It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, Seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to allow Billerica Youth Lacrosse to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common for Billerica Youth Lacrosse Registration from January 14 through February 14". It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (second: Rosa)
Access to Akeson Field
Approve the change of Manager for Island Hospitality Management, Ill, Inc., d/b/a Homewood Suites by Hilton, to Matt Barlett
They are Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve the change of Manager for Island Hospitality Management, Ill, Inc., d/b/a Homewood Suites by Hilton, to Matt Barlett. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“They are Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve the change of Manager for Island Hospitality Management, Ill, Inc., d/b/a Homewood Suites by Hilton, to Matt Barlett. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
Adjournment Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 ~- In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Adjournment Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 ~- In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
From the Billerica Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — Michael Riley and Michael Rosa (Peter Currier, March 2026), Jillian Pavidis and Daniel Darris-O’Connor (Peter Currier, March 2025), Dina Favreau (courtesy photo, March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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