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August 27, 2018
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Edward Giroux, Michael Rosa, George Simolaris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARING
Continue the Public Hearing until September 10 at 7:10 p.m
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the Public Hearing until September 10 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 September 10 at 7:10 p.m. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve and adopt an order of taking in the form presented to acquire permanent easements for public way purposes within the layouts of nine ways as set forth therein, and to award $0 in damages...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion MOVED: Pursuant to the authorization voted on May 8, 2018, under Article 34 of the May 1, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, | move that the Board approve and adopt an order of taking in the form presented to acquire permanent easements for public way purposes within the layouts of nine ways as set forth therein, and to award $0 in damages for said taking. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion MOVED: Pursuant to the authorization voted on May 8, 2018, under Article 34 of the May 1, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, | move that the Board approve and adopt an order of taking in the form presented to acquire permanent easements for public way purposes within the layouts of nine ways as set forth therein, and to award $0 in damages for said taking. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the Green Community Vehicle Policy as presented It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Efficient Vehicle Policy, Second Reading Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Green Community Vehicle Policy as presented It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
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“Efficient Vehicle Policy, Second Reading Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Green Community Vehicle Policy as presented It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve a Common Victualler License for PR Restaurants, LLC, d/b/a Panera Bread, 188 Boston Road, hours of operation Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00...
NEW BUSINESS PR Restaurant, LLC, d/b/a Panera Bread, 188 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01862, Request for Common Victualler License Mary Kate Willette, General Manager of Panera Bread came to the podium Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve a Common Victualler License for PR Restaurants, LLC, d/b/a Panera Bread, 188 Boston Road, hours of operation Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. contingent upon ZBA conditions A-H It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS PR Restaurant, LLC, d/b/a Panera Bread, 188 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01862, Request for Common Victualler License Mary Kate Willette, General Manager of Panera Bread came to the podium Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve a Common Victualler License for PR Restaurants, LLC, d/b/a Panera Bread, 188 Boston Road, hours of operation Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. contingent upon ZBA conditions A-H It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Approve a Common Victualler Licenses for Kulvinder Saini, d/b/a Indian Style Restaurant at 880 Boston Road with Special Conditions A-H of the ZBA, Book #31544, page 182 it was voted: 5 ~ In Favor...
Kulvinder Saini, d/b/a Indian Style, 880 Boston Road, Billerica, Re: Request for Common Victualler License Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Giroux made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve a Common Victualler Licenses for Kulvinder Saini, d/b/a Indian Style Restaurant at 880 Boston Road with Special Conditions A-H of the ZBA, Book #31544, page 182 it was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Kulvinder Saini, d/b/a Indian Style, 880 Boston Road, Billerica, Re: Request for Common Victualler License Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Giroux made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve a Common Victualler Licenses for Kulvinder Saini, d/b/a Indian Style Restaurant at 880 Boston Road with Special Conditions A-H of the ZBA, Book #31544, page 182 it was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Giroux)
Amend the motion on the Indian Style Restaurant, doing business at 880 Boston Road contingent upon ZBA conditions A- G and Board of Health Special Conditions 1-13 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Giroux, made a motion to amend the motion on the Indian Style Restaurant, doing business at 880 Boston Road contingent upon ZBA conditions A- G and Board of Health Special Conditions 1-13 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Giroux, made a motion to amend the motion on the Indian Style Restaurant, doing business at 880 Boston Road contingent upon ZBA conditions A- G and Board of Health Special Conditions 1-13 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Giroux)
Place a moratorium on all National Grid gas work with the Town Manager adjudicating emergency and necessary process as needed
She further stated she supported the moratorium Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Giroux, made a motion to place a moratorium on all National Grid gas work with the Town Manager adjudicating emergency and necessary process as needed. Selectman Simolaris asked Mr. Curran how he would handle deciding what constituted an emergency. Mr. Curran stated he will have to determine what constituted an emergency and put something together. He further stated he will try to be as consistent as possible on how he interprets each case. The vote on Selectman Deslaurier's motion was: 5 - In Favor 0~ Opposed
From the minutes
“She further stated she supported the moratorium Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Giroux, made a motion to place a moratorium on all National Grid gas work with the Town Manager adjudicating emergency and necessary process as needed. Selectman Simolaris asked Mr. Curran how he would handle deciding what constituted an emergency. Mr. Curran stated he will have to determine what constituted an emergency and put something together. He further stated he will try to be as consistent as possible on how he interprets each case. The vote on Selectman Deslaurier's motion was: 5 - In Favor 0~ Opposed.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Giroux)
Approve four (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common from September 22 thru September 29, 2018 to advertise their Comedy Show Fundraiser at the Billerica Elks on September 29, 2018
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Destaurier, made a motion to approve four (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common from September 22 thru September 29, 2018 to advertise their Comedy Show Fundraiser at the Billerica Elks on September 29, 2018. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 ~- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Destaurier, made a motion to approve four (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common from September 22 thru September 29, 2018 to advertise their Comedy Show Fundraiser at the Billerica Elks on September 29, 2018. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 ~- Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Approve four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from September 3 - 16, 2018 for their annual Book Sale
Friends of the Billerica Public Library, Re: Permission to place Four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from September 3-16, 2018 for their Annual Book Sale Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from September 3 - 16, 2018 for their annual Book Sale. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Friends of the Billerica Public Library, Re: Permission to place Four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from September 3-16, 2018 for their Annual Book Sale Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from September 3 - 16, 2018 for their annual Book Sale. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Give up its right of first refusal on Chapter 40b, an Affordable Unit located on property located at 41 Boston Road, Unit #174, part of Barrett Farm
Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen give up its right of first refusal on Chapter 40b, an Affordable Unit located on property located at 41 Boston Road, Unit #174, part of Barrett Farm. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen give up its right of first refusal on Chapter 40b, an Affordable Unit located on property located at 41 Boston Road, Unit #174, part of Barrett Farm. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve four (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common from October 7 thru October 13, 2018 to advertise their Oktoberfest event on October 13
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve four (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common from October 7 thru October 13, 2018 to advertise their Oktoberfest event on October 13. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve four (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common from October 7 thru October 13, 2018 to advertise their Oktoberfest event on October 13. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE 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 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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