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August 6, 2018
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Edward Giroux, George Simolaris, Michael Rosa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Kimberly J. Conway, Chairman
Approve the minutes of It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
FOR more information, call the Town Clerk's Office at 978 671-0924 MINUTES Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“FOR more information, call the Town Clerk's Office at 978 671-0924 MINUTES Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the minutes of June 25, 2018
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve the minutes of June 25, 2018. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 ~- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve the minutes of June 25, 2018. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 ~- Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
PUBLIC HEARING
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)
Continue the Public Hearing until August 27 at 7:10 p.m
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to continue the Public Hearing until August 27 at 7:10 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to continue the Public Hearing until August 27 at 7:10 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Sewer Rules and Regulations Second Reading of Meter Billing Option
Approve the Article 7 annual charges for Water Sewer System as presented
Selectman Simolaris asked how 80 homes that had well water were able to have sewer Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Article 7 annual charges for Water Sewer System as presented. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Simolaris asked how 80 homes that had well water were able to have sewer Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Article 7 annual charges for Water Sewer System as presented. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint the Election Workers, per the attached list It was voted: 3 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 2 - Abstentions (Selectmen Conway And Rosa)
NEW BUSINESS Appointments Board of Selectmen Appointment of Election Workers - List Attached) Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint the Election Workers, per the attached list It was voted: 3 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 2 - Abstentions (Selectmen Conway And Rosa)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, SimolarisAbstained: Conway, Rosa
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS Appointments Board of Selectmen Appointment of Election Workers - List Attached) Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint the Election Workers, per the attached list It was voted: 3 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 2 - Abstentions (Selectmen Conway And Rosa).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Billerica Scholarship Foundation Committee
Appoint John McKenna as a regular member of the Scholarship Foundation Committee
Billerica Scholarship Foundation Committee Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint John McKenna as a regular member of the Scholarship Foundation Committee. It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Billerica Scholarship Foundation Committee Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint John McKenna as a regular member of the Scholarship Foundation Committee. It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the Local Initiative Program for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell for property located at 11 Alpine Street, contingent upon the deed being revised to reflect affordability in perpetuity
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve the Local Initiative Program for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell for property located at 11 Alpine Street, contingent upon the deed being revised to reflect affordability in perpetuity. It was voted: 5 = In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve the Local Initiative Program for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell for property located at 11 Alpine Street, contingent upon the deed being revised to reflect affordability in perpetuity. It was voted: 5 = In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Approve the DAV, Billerica Chapter #47, permission to conduct a "Forget-Me-Not" Drive on Friday and Saturday, September 7 and 8, 2018 at O'Connor Hardware and the Market Basket Stores in...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the DAV, Billerica Chapter #47, permission to conduct a "Forget-Me-Not" Drive on Friday and Saturday, September 7 and 8, 2018 at O'Connor Hardware and the Market Basket Stores in Billerica, It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 ~ Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the DAV, Billerica Chapter #47, permission to conduct a "Forget-Me-Not" Drive on Friday and Saturday, September 7 and 8, 2018 at O'Connor Hardware and the Market Basket Stores in Billerica, It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 ~ Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to Patricia MacLean, to conduct a Rosary on the Common on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 3:30 p.m
Rosary on the Common, Sunday October 7, 2018 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to Patricia MacLean, to conduct a Rosary on the Common on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Rosary on the Common, Sunday October 7, 2018 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to Patricia MacLean, to conduct a Rosary on the Common on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the License change to Transconnection under the name of Frank Pham of 18 Hovey Street in Woburn, contingent upon the new license application being submitted with the correct name
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the License change to Transconnection under the name of Frank Pham of 18 Hovey Street in Woburn, contingent upon the new license application being submitted with the correct name. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the License change to Transconnection under the name of Frank Pham of 18 Hovey Street in Woburn, contingent upon the new license application being submitted with the correct name. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to the Billerica Friends of Music to place no more than four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common For their Fundraisers for the following dates: August 7 "Make your Own Sundae" during...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Billerica Friends of Music to place no more than four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common For their Fundraisers for the following dates: August 7 "Make your Own Sundae" during National Night Out; August 7 thru August 11 for their Used Clothing and House Hold Items Collection (Saver's Fundraiser ) event to be held August 11; and from August 11 to August 18 to advertise their Car Wash Fundraiser Event to be held on August 18. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Billerica Friends of Music to place no more than four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common For their Fundraisers for the following dates: August 7 "Make your Own Sundae" during National Night Out; August 7 thru August 11 for their Used Clothing and House Hold Items Collection (Saver's Fundraiser ) event to be held August 11; and from August 11 to August 18 to advertise their Car Wash Fundraiser Event to be held on August 18. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Grant permission for the Billerica Adventure Series to place 8 "Kindness Rocks" around the Town Common at a future date
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission for the Billerica Adventure Series to place 8 "Kindness Rocks" around the Town Common at a future date. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission for the Billerica Adventure Series to place 8 "Kindness Rocks" around the Town Common at a future date. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Give up the Town's Right of First Refusal for the affordable unit located at 81 Salem Road, Unit 73
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to give up the Town's Right of First Refusal for the affordable unit located at 81 Salem Road, Unit 73. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to give up the Town's Right of First Refusal for the affordable unit located at 81 Salem Road, Unit 73. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the slate of articles as presented on the Preliminary Warrant in addition to the proposed sign regulation
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the slate of articles as presented on the Preliminary Warrant in addition to the proposed sign regulation. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the slate of articles as presented on the Preliminary Warrant in addition to the proposed sign regulation. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule The next meetings are August 27, 2018 and September 10 and 24, 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 The next meetings are August 27, 2018 and September 10 and 24, 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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