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October 29, 2018
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Edward Giroux, who is counted absent.
Present: Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, George Simolaris
Absent: Edward Giroux
Every vote, in order
Vacancies on Boards
Approve the Minutes of September 24, 2018
Minutes Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Minutes of September 24, 2018. It was voted: 4 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux)
From the minutes
“Minutes Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Minutes of September 24, 2018. It was voted: 4 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Minutes of October 4, 2018
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectmen Rosa, made a motion to approve the Minutes of October 4, 2018. it was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent (Selectman Giroux)
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectmen Rosa, made a motion to approve the Minutes of October 4, 2018. it was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent (Selectman Giroux).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Minutes of October 15, 2018
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Minutes of October 15, 2018. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux)
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Minutes of October 15, 2018. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux)
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Continue the Public Hearing until November 19, 2018 at 7:10 p.m
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the Public Hearing until November 19, 2018 at 7:10 p.m. It was voted: 4 --In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux)
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the Public Hearing until November 19, 2018 at 7:10 p.m. It was voted: 4 --In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve Declaration of Affordable Housing Trust
Approve the Declaration of the Affordable Housing Trust
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve the Declaration of the Affordable Housing Trust. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux)
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve the Declaration of the Affordable Housing Trust. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the Common Victualler License for Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Royal Tavern for Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m
Selectman Rosa also made clear that the hours to serve alcohol on a Sunday cannot be before 12:00 p.m. Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Simolaris, made a motion that the Board approve the Common Victualler License for Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Royal Tavern for Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux}
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa also made clear that the hours to serve alcohol on a Sunday cannot be before 12:00 p.m. Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Simolaris, made a motion that the Board approve the Common Victualler License for Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Royal Tavern for Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux}.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Simolaris)
Approve the change of hours for alcohol for Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Royal Tavern, for 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. weekdays, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Simolaris, made a motion that the Board approve the change of hours for alcohol for Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Royal Tavern, for 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. weekdays, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Saturdays, and 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sundays. it was voted: 3 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway) 1 -- Absent (Selectman Giroux)
Yes: Deslaurier, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Simolaris, made a motion that the Board approve the change of hours for alcohol for Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Royal Tavern, for 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. weekdays, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Saturdays, and 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sundays. it was voted: 3 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway) 1 -- Absent (Selectman Giroux).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Simolaris)
Approve the change of hours for the Weekday Entertainment License to all weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for Live/DJ Music, Karaoke, Trivia Night, Paint Night, and Stand Up/Open Mic Night
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Simolaris, made a motion that the Board approve the change of hours for the Weekday Entertainment License to all weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for Live/DJ Music, Karaoke, Trivia Night, Paint Night, and Stand Up/Open Mic Night. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -- Absent (Selectman Giroux)
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Simolaris, made a motion that the Board approve the change of hours for the Weekday Entertainment License to all weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for Live/DJ Music, Karaoke, Trivia Night, Paint Night, and Stand Up/Open Mic Night. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -- Absent (Selectman Giroux).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Simolaris)
Approve the name change for Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Royal Tavern to Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Pinehurst Tavern
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve the name change for Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Royal Tavern to Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Pinehurst Tavern. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux}
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve the name change for Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Royal Tavern to Srija Foods, Inc., d/b/a Pinehurst Tavern. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux}.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Mary Leach to the Historical Commission It was voted: 4-In Favor 0-- Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux)
Appointments Board of Selectmen -Historical Commission Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Mary Leach to the Historical Commission It was voted: 4-In Favor 0-- Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux)
From the minutes
“Appointments Board of Selectmen -Historical Commission Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Mary Leach to the Historical Commission It was voted: 4-In Favor 0-- Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE December 3 and 17, 2018 ADJOURNMENT Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0-- Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux)
From the minutes
“MEETING SCHEDULE December 3 and 17, 2018 ADJOURNMENT Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0-- Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Giroux).” (Motion: Deslaurier, 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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