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September 24, 2018
63 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Edward Giroux, George Simolaris, Michael Rosa
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kimberly Conway stepped out of the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
PRESENTATIONS
Approve the minutes of August 27, 2018
MINUTES Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of August 27, 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 August 27, 2018. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:10 p.m. - Dafni, LLC, d/b/a Georgio's Liquors, Request for New Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for their Package Store All Alcoholic License 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
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:10 p.m. - Dafni, LLC, d/b/a Georgio's Liquors, Request for New Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for their Package Store All Alcoholic License 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 Deslaurier, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention {Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention {Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Approve the membership share transfer for Dafni, LLC, d/b/a Georgio's Liquors for their Package Store All Alcoholic License for premises located at 480 Boston Road
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the membership share transfer for Dafni, LLC, d/b/a Georgio's Liquors for their Package Store All Alcoholic License for premises located at 480 Boston Road. It was voted: 4-I\n Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway) 7:15 p.m. Show Cause Hearing for Mall Liquors, Inc., d/b/a Lincoln Liquors, 199 Boston Road, Package Store All Alcoholic License, Violating Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Billerica.
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: ConwayThe minutes say Kimberly Conway abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the membership share transfer for Dafni, LLC, d/b/a Georgio's Liquors for their Package Store All Alcoholic License for premises located at 480 Boston Road. It was voted: 4-I\n Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway) 7:15 p.m. Show Cause Hearing for Mall Liquors, Inc., d/b/a Lincoln Liquors, 199 Boston Road, Package Store All Alcoholic License, Violating Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Billerica..” (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: 4-- In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4-- In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (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: 4 -in Favor 0 - Opposed 1--Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 4 -in Favor 0 - Opposed 1--Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Lincoln Liquors for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Lincoln Liquors for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of five (5) days to be served on October 8 and October 16, 2018, three days to be held in abeyance for one (1) year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of six months by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4- in Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Lincoln Liquors for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of five (5) days to be served on October 8 and October 16, 2018, three days to be held in abeyance for one (1) year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of six months by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4- in Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing
7:25 p.m. Show Cause Hearing for Jim's Quick Stop, Inc., 502A Boston Road, Package Store Wine and Malt License, Violating Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Billerica Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing. it was voted: 4-- In Favor 0 -- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“7:25 p.m. Show Cause Hearing for Jim's Quick Stop, Inc., 502A Boston Road, Package Store Wine and Malt License, Violating Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Billerica Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing. it was voted: 4-- In Favor 0 -- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
No one from the public wished to speak Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 4--in Favor 0 - Opposed 1--Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“No one from the public wished to speak Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 4--in Favor 0 - Opposed 1--Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Suspend the Package Store Wine and Malt License of Jim's Quick Stop for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regutations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to suspend the Package Store Wine and Malt License of Jim's Quick Stop for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regutations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of five (5) days to be served on October 9 and October 15, 2018, three days to be held in abeyance for one (1) year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of six months by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to suspend the Package Store Wine and Malt License of Jim's Quick Stop for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regutations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of five (5) days to be served on October 9 and October 15, 2018, three days to be held in abeyance for one (1) year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of six months by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (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: 4-In Favor 0- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (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: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Turnpike Market for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Turnpike Market for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of Eight (8) day, 4 days to be served on October 1, October 9, 15 and 23 2018. Four (4) days to be held in abeyance for one (1) year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of one (1) year by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Turnpike Market for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of Eight (8) day, 4 days to be served on October 1, October 9, 15 and 23 2018. Four (4) days to be held in abeyance for one (1) year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of one (1) year by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
7:45 p.m. Show Cause Hearing 247 Boston Road Corp., d/b/a Billerica Liquors, 255 Boston Road, Package Store All Alcohol License, Violating Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Billerica Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4~ In Favor 0 -- Opposed 1 -- Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“7:45 p.m. Show Cause Hearing 247 Boston Road Corp., d/b/a Billerica Liquors, 255 Boston Road, Package Store All Alcohol License, Violating Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Billerica Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4~ In Favor 0 -- Opposed 1 -- Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Close the Public Hearing
Vice Chairman Deslaurier asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. 'Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Vice Chairman Deslaurier asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. 'Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Billerica Liquors for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Billerica Liquors for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of five (5) days, 2 days to be served on October 22 and October 30, 2018. Three (3) days to be held in abeyance for one (1) year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of six (6) months by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4 - In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Billerica Liquors for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of five (5) days, 2 days to be served on October 22 and October 30, 2018. Three (3) days to be held in abeyance for one (1) year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of six (6) months by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4 - In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing
7:55 p.m. Show Cause Hearing for Dafni LLC, d/b/a Georgios Liquors, 480 Boston Road, Package Store All Alcohol License, Violating Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Town of Billerica Rules and Regulations Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“7:55 p.m. Show Cause Hearing for Dafni LLC, d/b/a Georgios Liquors, 480 Boston Road, Package Store All Alcohol License, Violating Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Town of Billerica Rules and Regulations Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
Vice Chairman Desiaurier asked if anyone from the public wished to speak Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Vice Chairman Desiaurier asked if anyone from the public wished to speak Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Georgio's for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a...
Selectmen Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, voted to suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Georgio's for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of five (5) days, 2 days to be served on October 8 and October 16, 2018. Three (3) days to be held in abeyance for one (1} year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of six (6) months by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectmen Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, voted to suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of Georgio's for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of five (5) days, 2 days to be served on October 8 and October 16, 2018. Three (3) days to be held in abeyance for one (1} year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of six (6) months by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing
8:05 p.m. Show Cause Hearing for 129 Liquors Corp., Inc., d/b/a 129 Liquors, 252 Salem Road, Package Store All Alcohol License for Violating Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Billerica Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“8:05 p.m. Show Cause Hearing for 129 Liquors Corp., Inc., d/b/a 129 Liquors, 252 Salem Road, Package Store All Alcohol License for Violating Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Billerica Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
Vice Chairman Deslaurier asked if anyone from the public wished to speak Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0- Opposed 1 --Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Vice Chairman Deslaurier asked if anyone from the public wished to speak Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0- Opposed 1 --Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of 129 Liquors for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to...
Selectmen Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, voted to suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of 129 Liquors for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of five (5) days, 2 days to be served on November 5 and November 13, 2018. Three (3) days to be held in abeyance for one (1) year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of six (6} months by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectmen Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, voted to suspend the Package Store All Alcoholic License of 129 Liquors for violation of Chapter 138, Section 34 of the MGL and regulations of the Board of Selectmen for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. Suspension of five (5) days, 2 days to be served on November 5 and November 13, 2018. Three (3) days to be held in abeyance for one (1) year. The Licensee agrees to provide compliance monitoring for a period of six (6} months by a monitoring program that is approved by the Chief. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article 1
OLD BUSINESS Fall 2018 Town Meeting Warrant Article 1 -- To Appoint a Member to the Bower's Fund Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 1. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“OLD BUSINESS Fall 2018 Town Meeting Warrant Article 1 -- To Appoint a Member to the Bower's Fund Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 1. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article 2
Article 2 - To hear Reports of Town Departments, Committees and Officers Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 2. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Article 2 - To hear Reports of Town Departments, Committees and Officers Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 2. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article 8
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 8. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0- Cpposed 1-Abstention (Selectman Conway) Mr. Curran asked the Board to withdraw Articles 9, 10, and 11 as they have not been settled.
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 8. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0- Cpposed 1-Abstention (Selectman Conway) Mr. Curran asked the Board to withdraw Articles 9, 10, and 11 as they have not been settled..” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Withdraw Articles 9, 10, and 11
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board withdraw Articles 9, 10, and 11. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board withdraw Articles 9, 10, and 11. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article 14
He stated it would be good for residents to see what areas are being done and to get their feedback on anything else they think their area might need, Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 14. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“He stated it would be good for residents to see what areas are being done and to get their feedback on anything else they think their area might need, Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 14. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Withdraw Article 19
Mr. Curran asked the Board to withdraw Article 19 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board to withdraw Article 19. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Mr. Curran asked the Board to withdraw Article 19 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board to withdraw Article 19. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article 29
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 29. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 29. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article 36
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Desiaurier, made a motion that the Board support Article 36. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 1 - Opposed (Selectman Rosa) 1 - Abstention (Selectman Simolaris)
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, GirouxNo: RosaAbstained: Simolaris
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Desiaurier, made a motion that the Board support Article 36. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 1 - Opposed (Selectman Rosa) 1 - Abstention (Selectman Simolaris).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Withdraw Article 37 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board vote to withdraw Article 37 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board vote to withdraw Article 37 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Article 40 - To Accept Roads as Public Ways
Support Article 40, It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 40, It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 40, It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article 30
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to support Article 30. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to support Article 30. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article 31
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 31. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 31. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article 32, with the change of striking out the word "to" and change it to no less than 250'
He further stated he does not want to leave the town in a vulnerable position with no zoning regulations in place Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman made a motion that the Board support Article 32, with the change of striking out the word "to" and change it to no less than 250'. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
It was seconded by Selectman, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“He further stated he does not want to leave the town in a vulnerable position with no zoning regulations in place Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman made a motion that the Board support Article 32, with the change of striking out the word "to" and change it to no less than 250'. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux)
Withdraw Article 33 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Article 33 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 33 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Article 33 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 33 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article 34 with the change of striking out the word "to" and change it to "no less than 250 feet
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 34 with the change of striking out the word "to" and change it to "no less than 250 feet. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board support Article 34 with the change of striking out the word "to" and change it to "no less than 250 feet. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Support Article 35
Article 35 -- To Create Zoning By-Law for Adult Use Marijuana Overlay District Map Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to support Article 35. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Article 35 -- To Create Zoning By-Law for Adult Use Marijuana Overlay District Map Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to support Article 35. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Reconsider Article 41
Selectman Simolaris, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to reconsider Article 41. It was voted: 2 --In Favor 3 - Opposed {Selectmen Conway, Deslaurier, and Giroux)
Yes: Rosa, SimolarisNo: Conway, Deslaurier, GirouxThe minutes name Kimberly Conway (no), Andrew Deslaurier (no) and Edward Giroux (no) and give the count as 2-3-0; with 5 members present, the other members (George Simolaris and Michael Rosa) are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Simolaris, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to reconsider Article 41. It was voted: 2 --In Favor 3 - Opposed {Selectmen Conway, Deslaurier, and Giroux).” (Motion: Simolaris, second: Rosa)
Reconsider Article 42
Selectman Simotaris, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to reconsider Article 42. It was voted: 2 - In Favor 3 - Opposed (Selectmen Conway, Deslaurier, and Giroux)
Yes: Rosa, SimolarisNo: Conway, Deslaurier, GirouxThe minutes name Kimberly Conway (no), Andrew Deslaurier (no) and Edward Giroux (no) and give the count as 2-3-0; with 5 members present, the other members (George Simolaris and Michael Rosa) are shown voting yes. The motion was made by Selectman Simotaris, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Selectman Simotaris, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to reconsider Article 42. It was voted: 2 - In Favor 3 - Opposed (Selectmen Conway, Deslaurier, and Giroux).” (second: Rosa)
Deslaurier, and Giroux)
5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed
Town Manager Report -Fiscal Efficiency -Professional Recognition Mr. Curran outlined for the Board items on his Town Manager's Report Discussion and questions ensured from the Board on Mr. Curran's report NEW BUSINESS Adopt the Orders of Layout for Roads Listed Under Street Acceptance Article 40, Fall 2018 Town Meeting Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Apple Orchard Drive as presented. It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Town Manager Report -Fiscal Efficiency -Professional Recognition Mr. Curran outlined for the Board items on his Town Manager's Report Discussion and questions ensured from the Board on Mr. Curran's report NEW BUSINESS Adopt the Orders of Layout for Roads Listed Under Street Acceptance Article 40, Fall 2018 Town Meeting Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Apple Orchard Drive as presented. It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Brandon Street as presented (from Treble Cove Road to dead end). It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Brandon Street as presented (from Treble Cove Road to dead end). It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Brandon Street as presented (from Walton Street to dead end). It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Brandon Street as presented (from Walton Street to dead end). It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
5 -in Favor O-- Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Brandon Street as presented (from dead end to Liberty Drive). It was voted: 5 -in Favor O-- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Brandon Street as presented (from dead end to Liberty Drive). It was voted: 5 -in Favor O-- Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
O-- Opposed
5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Claremore Road as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Claremore Road as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Fardon Street as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Fardon Street as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for French Street as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for French Street as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Gail Ann Drive as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Gail Ann Drive as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Gilman Road as presented (from Nashua Road to Moran Road). it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Gilman Road as presented (from Nashua Road to Moran Road). it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Gilman Road as presented (from Greenough Road to James Road). It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Gilman Road as presented (from Greenough Road to James Road). It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for James Road as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for James Road as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Jamieson Way as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Jamieson Way as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa. Move: to adopt the order of layout for Lexington Farms Way as presented. it was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa. Move: to adopt the order of layout for Lexington Farms Way as presented. it was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Linnell Circle as presented. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Linnell Circle as presented. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Suburban Park Drive as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Suburban Park Drive as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Terry Lane as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Terry Lane as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Westwood Avenue as presented. lt was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, Move: to adopt the order of layout for Westwood Avenue as presented. lt was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol Licenses for the Holiday Festival Committee for Friday, November 16, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve a One Day All Alcohol Licenses for the Holiday Festival Committee for Friday, November 16, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve a One Day All Alcohol Licenses for the Holiday Festival Committee for Friday, November 16, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Waive the fee
Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Giroux made a motion to waive the fee. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Giroux made a motion to waive the fee. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Giroux)
Approve the request to hang banners on telephone poles from November 2018 through January 2019 as described in the presentation
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the request to hang banners on telephone poles from November 2018 through January 2019 as described in the presentation. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the request to hang banners on telephone poles from November 2018 through January 2019 as described in the presentation. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the request to close off a portion of Blanchard Avenue, and the use of the Council on Aging Parking Lot on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rain date of...
Holiday Festival Committee, Re: Request to close off a portion of Blanchard Avenue, and the use of the Council on Aging Lawn, and Parking Lot on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Rain Date Sunday, December 2, 2018, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the request to close off a portion of Blanchard Avenue, and the use of the Council on Aging Parking Lot on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Holiday Festival Committee, Re: Request to close off a portion of Blanchard Avenue, and the use of the Council on Aging Lawn, and Parking Lot on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Rain Date Sunday, December 2, 2018, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the request to close off a portion of Blanchard Avenue, and the use of the Council on Aging Parking Lot on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE October 1 and 15, 2018 October 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, and 18 prior to Town Meeting if necessary 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 October 1 and 15, 2018 October 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, and 18 prior to Town Meeting if necessary 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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