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October 15, 2018
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes text says the meeting was held on September 24, 2018; the file is posted for October 15, 2018 and its business differs from the September 24 minutes.
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 September 10, 2018
America's Yankee Doodle foun MINUTES Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of September 10, 2018. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“America's Yankee Doodle foun MINUTES Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of September 10, 2018. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
MINUTES
Open the Public Hearing
OCTOBER 15, 2018 <3 PUBLIC HEARING 7:10 p.m. National Grid/Verizon, Re: Balsam Wood Lane, Permission to install new JO Pole I- 50, Plan #26834566 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
“OCTOBER 15, 2018 <3 PUBLIC HEARING 7:10 p.m. National Grid/Verizon, Re: Balsam Wood Lane, Permission to install new JO Pole I- 50, Plan #26834566 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)
A grant permission to National Grid/Verizon to instal! a new JO Pole I-5 under Plan # 26834566 on Balsamwood Lane
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to a grant permission to National Grid/Verizon to instal! a new JO Pole I-5 under Plan # 26834566 on Balsamwood Lane. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to a grant permission to National Grid/Verizon to instal! a new JO Pole I-5 under Plan # 26834566 on Balsamwood Lane. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Green Community Reduction Pian
For the plan
Mr. Main also stated he had presented the plan to the School Committee and they had voted unanimously for the plan.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Main also stated he had presented the plan to the School Committee and they had voted unanimously for the plan..”
Of Selectman approve the Green Community Reduction Plan
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve the Green Community Reduction Plan. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve the Green Community Reduction Plan. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Grant permission for the Billerica Public Library to host their 3"? Annual Reader Run 5K on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. starting at the Marshall Middle School
NEW BUSINESS Billerica Public Library, Re: Permission to host their 3" Annual Reader Run 5K on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. starting at the Marshall Middle School Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission for the Billerica Public Library to host their 3"? Annual Reader Run 5K on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. starting at the Marshall Middle School. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS Billerica Public Library, Re: Permission to host their 3" Annual Reader Run 5K on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. starting at the Marshall Middle School Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission for the Billerica Public Library to host their 3"? Annual Reader Run 5K on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. starting at the Marshall Middle School. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the 7" Annual SK Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 18, 2018 beginning at 11:00 a.m
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the 7" Annual SK Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 18, 2018 beginning at 11:00 a.m. 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 approve the 7" Annual SK Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 18, 2018 beginning at 11:00 a.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Grant permission for the Partners for Education to place 4 lawn signs on the Town Common beginning November 4, 2018
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission for the Partners for Education to place 4 lawn signs on the Town Common beginning November 4, 2018. 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 grant permission for the Partners for Education to place 4 lawn signs on the Town Common beginning November 4, 2018. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the North Billerica Baptist Church to place 4 lawn signs on the Town Common from October 22, 2018 through October 27, 2018 for their Annual Craft Fair
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the North Billerica Baptist Church to place 4 lawn signs on the Town Common from October 22, 2018 through October 27, 2018 for their Annual Craft Fair. It was voted: 5 - In Favor O- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the North Billerica Baptist Church to place 4 lawn signs on the Town Common from October 22, 2018 through October 27, 2018 for their Annual Craft Fair. It was voted: 5 - In Favor O- Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
O- Opposed
Approve the Hajar Schoo! to place 4 lawn signs on the Town Common from October 28, 2018 thru November 3, 2018 for their Craft and Vendor Fair
Hajar School, Permission to Place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from October 28 thru November 3, 2018 for their Craft and Vendor Fair Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the Hajar Schoo! to place 4 lawn signs on the Town Common from October 28, 2018 thru November 3, 2018 for their Craft and Vendor Fair. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Hajar School, Permission to Place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from October 28 thru November 3, 2018 for their Craft and Vendor Fair Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the Hajar Schoo! to place 4 lawn signs on the Town Common from October 28, 2018 thru November 3, 2018 for their Craft and Vendor Fair. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve a One Day All Alcoholic License for the Billerica Public Library Foundation for Friday, October 26, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for their 22™ Annual Wine Tasting
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve a One Day All Alcoholic License for the Billerica Public Library Foundation for Friday, October 26, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for their 22™ Annual Wine Tasting. 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 approve a One Day All Alcoholic License for the Billerica Public Library Foundation for Friday, October 26, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for their 22™ Annual Wine Tasting. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Waive the fees
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to waive the fees. It was voted: 5-In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to waive the fees. It was voted: 5-In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appcint Leslie Hartwell to the Affordable Housing Trust to the Banker's position
Proposed 2019 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule This item will appear on the next meeting agenda after further revision Appointments Board of Selectmen -Affordable Housing Trust - Banker (1 Vacancy, 1 Applicant) Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appcint Leslie Hartwell to the Affordable Housing Trust to the Banker's position. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Proposed 2019 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule This item will appear on the next meeting agenda after further revision Appointments Board of Selectmen -Affordable Housing Trust - Banker (1 Vacancy, 1 Applicant) Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appcint Leslie Hartwell to the Affordable Housing Trust to the Banker's position. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appointments Board of Selectmen
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE 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 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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