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May 21, 2018
32 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Edward Giroux, George Simolaris, Michael Rosa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Authorize Rob Anderson to draft an RFP to bring back to the Board for review
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to authorize Rob Anderson to draft an RFP to bring back to the Board for review. Selectman Simolaris concluded the discussion by stating that sometimes a vision is leaving this as open space. There are other places that could be developed. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 2 - Opposed (Selectmen Rosa And Simolaris)
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, GirouxNo: Rosa, Simolaris
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to authorize Rob Anderson to draft an RFP to bring back to the Board for review. Selectman Simolaris concluded the discussion by stating that sometimes a vision is leaving this as open space. There are other places that could be developed. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 2 - Opposed (Selectmen Rosa And Simolaris).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
And Simolaris)
Approve June 2, 2018 as National Trails Day
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve June 2, 2018 as National Trails Day. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve June 2, 2018 as National Trails Day. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the first week of June as LGBT Pride Week
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve the first week of June as LGBT Pride Week. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve the first week of June as LGBT Pride Week. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Approve the minutes of March 26, 2018
MINUTES Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve the minutes of March 26, 2018. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“MINUTES Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve the minutes of March 26, 2018. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
7:10 p.m. A&A Ixtapa, Inc., d/b/a Casa Blanca, Transfer of Stock and Change of Manager for their Restaurant All Alcoholic License for premises located at 99 Chelmsford Road, North Billerica, MA 01862 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“7:10 p.m. A&A Ixtapa, Inc., d/b/a Casa Blanca, Transfer of Stock and Change of Manager for their Restaurant All Alcoholic License for premises located at 99 Chelmsford Road, North Billerica, MA 01862 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the transfer of stock as presented by A&A Ixtapa, Inc., d/b/a Casa Blanca at 99 Chelmsford Road, Billerica, MA 01862 It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve the transfer of stock as presented by A&A Ixtapa, Inc., d/b/a Casa Blanca at 99 Chelmsford Road, Billerica, MA 01862 It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve the transfer of stock as presented by A&A Ixtapa, Inc., d/b/a Casa Blanca at 99 Chelmsford Road, Billerica, MA 01862 It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve Sonia Flores as the Manager of Record for A&A Ixtapa, Inc., d/b/a Casa Blanca, Inc., 99 Chelmsford Road, Billerica, MA 01862 It was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve Sonia Flores as the Manager of Record for A&A Ixtapa, Inc., d/b/a Casa Blanca, Inc., 99 Chelmsford Road, Billerica, MA 01862 It was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve Sonia Flores as the Manager of Record for A&A Ixtapa, Inc., d/b/a Casa Blanca, Inc., 99 Chelmsford Road, Billerica, MA 01862 It was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve National Grid- Treble Cove Road-National Grid proposes 2-4" conduit and Cabie 5 feet +/- in public way taking from existing sole owned pole 12-25 to new pad 12-75 on private property to...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve National Grid- Treble Cove Road-National Grid proposes 2-4" conduit and Cabie 5 feet +/- in public way taking from existing sole owned pole 12-25 to new pad 12-75 on private property to feed new buildings. lt was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve National Grid- Treble Cove Road-National Grid proposes 2-4" conduit and Cabie 5 feet +/- in public way taking from existing sole owned pole 12-25 to new pad 12-75 on private property to feed new buildings. lt was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Planning Board
Appoint Kevin Heffernan to the Planning Board
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to appoint Kevin Heffernan to the Planning Board. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to appoint Kevin Heffernan to the Planning Board. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint Debra Fox and Nicholas Giannotti as regular members of the Middlesex Canal Commission
Middlesex Canal Commission Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Debra Fox and Nicholas Giannotti as regular members of the Middlesex Canal Commission. It was voted: 5 - in Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Middlesex Canal Commission Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Debra Fox and Nicholas Giannotti as regular members of the Middlesex Canal Commission. It was voted: 5 - in Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appoint Alec Ingraham and Richard Hawes as alternate members of the Middlesex Canal Commission
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Alec Ingraham and Richard Hawes as alternate members of the Middlesex Canal Commission. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Alec Ingraham and Richard Hawes as alternate members of the Middlesex Canal Commission. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Arts Council
Appoint Christine Donoghue, Megan Wallace, and Bonnie Regan as regular members of the Arts Council
Arts Council Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Christine Donoghue, Megan Wallace, and Bonnie Regan as regular members of the Arts Council. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Arts Council Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Christine Donoghue, Megan Wallace, and Bonnie Regan as regular members of the Arts Council. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appoint Anaupam Wali and Robert Accomando as members of the Board of Appeals
Board of Appeals Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Anaupam Wali and Robert Accomando as members of the Board of Appeals. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Board of Appeals Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Anaupam Wali and Robert Accomando as members of the Board of Appeals. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appoint Richard Lee as a member of the Cabot Land Use Committee It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Cabot Land Use Committee Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Richard Lee as a member of the Cabot Land Use Committee It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Cabot Land Use Committee Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Richard Lee as a member of the Cabot Land Use Committee It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion appoint Marlise Henderson, Elizabeth Gallagher, and Paul Hayes as members of the Conservation Commission. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion appoint Marlise Henderson, Elizabeth Gallagher, and Paul Hayes as members of the Conservation Commission. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Council on Aging
Appoint Dorothy Grossman, Mary Riley, Joan DiOrio, and Stephen Strykowski as members of the Council on Aging
Council on Aging Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Dorothy Grossman, Mary Riley, Joan DiOrio, and Stephen Strykowski as members of the Council on Aging. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Council on Aging Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Dorothy Grossman, Mary Riley, Joan DiOrio, and Stephen Strykowski as members of the Council on Aging. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appoint Donald MacDonald as Fence Viewer
Fence Viewer Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Donald MacDonald as Fence Viewer. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Fence Viewer Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Donald MacDonald as Fence Viewer. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appoint William Bulens and Barbara Flaherty as regular members of the Historic District Commission
Historic Districts Commission Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint William Bulens and Barbara Flaherty as regular members of the Historic District Commission. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Historic Districts Commission Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint William Bulens and Barbara Flaherty as regular members of the Historic District Commission. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appoin David Gagliardi as an alternate member of the Historic Districts Commission
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoin David Gagliardi as an alternate member of the Historic Districts Commission. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoin David Gagliardi as an alternate member of the Historic Districts Commission. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Historical Commission
Appoint Alec Ingraham, Matt Hrono, and Matthew Moll as members of the Historical Commission
Historical Commission Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Alec Ingraham, Matt Hrono, and Matthew Moll as members of the Historical Commission. it was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 ~ Opposed
From the minutes
“Historical Commission Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Alec Ingraham, Matt Hrono, and Matthew Moll as members of the Historical Commission. it was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 ~ Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appoint Matthew Moll as a member of the Open Space and Recreation Committee
Open Space and Recreation Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Matthew Moll as a member of the Open Space and Recreation Committee. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Open Space and Recreation Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Matthew Moll as a member of the Open Space and Recreation Committee. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appoint Theresa Logue, Jim Spinale, Patricia Membrino, and Eric Anable to the Scholarship Foundation Committee
Scholarship Foundation Committee Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Theresa Logue, Jim Spinale, Patricia Membrino, and Eric Anable to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 ~ Opposed
From the minutes
“Scholarship Foundation Committee Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Theresa Logue, Jim Spinale, Patricia Membrino, and Eric Anable to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 ~ Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appoint Darlene Torre as a member of the Substance Abuse Prevention Committee
Substance Abuse Prevention Committee Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Darlene Torre as a member of the Substance Abuse Prevention Committee. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Substance Abuse Prevention Committee Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Darlene Torre as a member of the Substance Abuse Prevention Committee. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Traffic Management Committee
Appoint Christopher Tribou, Daniel Goodwin, and Richard Lee as members of the Traffic Management Committee
Traffic Management Committee Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Christopher Tribou, Daniel Goodwin, and Richard Lee as members of the Traffic Management Committee. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Traffic Management Committee Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Christopher Tribou, Daniel Goodwin, and Richard Lee as members of the Traffic Management Committee. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Carter Avenue Purchase and Sale Agreement
Approve the Purchase of land and improvements thereon at 8 Carter Avenue, Billerica, Massachusetts
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the Purchase of land and improvements thereon at 8 Carter Avenue, Billerica, Massachusetts. Said land consisting of two parcels, and the rights incidental thereto depicted on Map 85, Parcel 57-1 and Map 85, Parcel 150-0 on the Town of Billerica Assessor's Maps, as they are believed to be more particularly described in the deed recorded with the Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds in Book 8086, Page 290. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed Mr. Curran asked the Board for a Roll Call vote in the event it was required It was voted: Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Giroux-Aye Selectman Simolaris-Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway-Aye Diesel Fuel License Name Change for 41 Alexander Road David Perry from Equinix and Deputy Fire Chief Tom Ferraro came to the podium requesting a name change on the fuel license.
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the Purchase of land and improvements thereon at 8 Carter Avenue, Billerica, Massachusetts. Said land consisting of two parcels, and the rights incidental thereto depicted on Map 85, Parcel 57-1 and Map 85, Parcel 150-0 on the Town of Billerica Assessor's Maps, as they are believed to be more particularly described in the deed recorded with the Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds in Book 8086, Page 290. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed Mr. Curran asked the Board for a Roll Call vote in the event it was required It was voted: Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Giroux-Aye Selectman Simolaris-Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway-Aye Diesel Fuel License Name Change for 41 Alexander Road David Perry from Equinix and Deputy Fire Chief Tom Ferraro came to the podium requesting a name change on the fuel license..” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Diesel Fuel License Name Change for 41 Alexander Road
Approve a name change for the Fuel License at 41 Alexander Road from MCI/Verizon to Equinix
Deputy Ferraro stated they would move on to the new owners, Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve a name change for the Fuel License at 41 Alexander Road from MCI/Verizon to Equinix. It was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Deputy Ferraro stated they would move on to the new owners, Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve a name change for the Fuel License at 41 Alexander Road from MCI/Verizon to Equinix. It was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Surrender the Fuel Storage Licenses for 6 Good Street and 8 Good Street
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Town surrender the Fuel Storage Licenses for 6 Good Street and 8 Good Street. It was voted: 5 -In Favor
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Town surrender the Fuel Storage Licenses for 6 Good Street and 8 Good Street. It was voted: 5 -In Favor.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
OQ - Opposed
Accept the deed on Republic Road as described
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen accept the deed on Republic Road as described. Recorded at the Middlesex Registry of Deeds Plan Book 242, Plan 45. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen accept the deed on Republic Road as described. Recorded at the Middlesex Registry of Deeds Plan Book 242, Plan 45. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
MEETING SCHEDULE
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE June 4 and 25, 2018 ADJOURNMENT Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“MEETING SCHEDULE June 4 and 25, 2018 ADJOURNMENT Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, 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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