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November 19, 2018
21 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Edward Giroux, Michael Rosa, George Simolaris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of It was voted: 5 - In Favor
CALL TO ORDER Open Microphone No one was present for Open Microphone ANNOUNCEMENTS Vacancies on Boards and Committees Selectman Giroux stated there were 5 vacancies on the Scholarship Foundation Committee and 1 Vacancy on the Traffic Management Committee All other announcements may be viewed on the Town of Billerica Website, Selectmen's Page America's Yankee Doodle Shown MINUTES Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of It was voted: 5 - In Favor
From the minutes
“CALL TO ORDER Open Microphone No one was present for Open Microphone ANNOUNCEMENTS Vacancies on Boards and Committees Selectman Giroux stated there were 5 vacancies on the Scholarship Foundation Committee and 1 Vacancy on the Traffic Management Committee All other announcements may be viewed on the Town of Billerica Website, Selectmen's Page America's Yankee Doodle Shown MINUTES Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of It was voted: 5 - In Favor.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of November 6, 2018
O0- Opposed Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of November 6, 2018. It was voted: 3 - In Favor 0 - Opposed 2 - Abstentions (Selectmen Deslaurier and Simolaris
Yes: Conway, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Deslaurier, Simolaris
From the minutes
“O0- Opposed Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of November 6, 2018. It was voted: 3 - In Favor 0 - Opposed 2 - Abstentions (Selectmen Deslaurier and Simolaris.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:10 p.m. National Grid and Verizon - Caitlin Drive, Permission to Install One (1) JO Pole, Plan #26452867 (Continued from October 29, 2018) 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. National Grid and Verizon - Caitlin Drive, Permission to Install One (1) JO Pole, Plan #26452867 (Continued from October 29, 2018) 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)
Grant permission to National Grid and Verizon Permission to Install One (1} JO Pole, Plan #26452867 on Caitlin Drive
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to National Grid and Verizon Permission to Install One (1} JO Pole, Plan #26452867 on Caitlin Drive. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to National Grid and Verizon Permission to Install One (1} JO Pole, Plan #26452867 on Caitlin Drive. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
7:20 p.m. - First Light, Waveguide, Inc. - Fiber Optic Conduit Installation - 22 Linnell Circle, Billerica 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
“7:20 p.m. - First Light, Waveguide, Inc. - Fiber Optic Conduit Installation - 22 Linnell Circle, Billerica 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)
Grant permission First Light, Waveguide, Inc. to install Fiber Optic Conduit at 22 Linnell Circle
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission First Light, Waveguide, Inc. to install Fiber Optic Conduit at 22 Linnell Circle. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission First Light, Waveguide, Inc. to install Fiber Optic Conduit at 22 Linnell Circle. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing
7:30 p.m. - Tax Classification 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
“7:30 p.m. - Tax Classification Hearing 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)
Create a residential exemption of up to 20%
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board create a residential exemption of up to 20%. It was voted: 0-In Favor 5 - Opposed
No: Conway, Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisThe minutes give the count as 0-5, which is every member present voting no.
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board create a residential exemption of up to 20%. It was voted: 0-In Favor 5 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Determine a discount factor of up to 25% for all land classified as Open Space
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to determine a discount factor of up to 25% for all land classified as Open Space. It was voted: 0 - In Favor 5 - Opposed
No: Conway, Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisThe minutes give the count as 0-5, which is every member present voting no.
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to determine a discount factor of up to 25% for all land classified as Open Space. It was voted: 0 - In Favor 5 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Small Business Commercial Tax Exemption
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adopt the Small Business Commercial Tax Exemption. It was voted: 0--In Favor 5 - Opposed
No: Conway, Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisThe minutes give the count as 0-5, which is every member present voting no.
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adopt the Small Business Commercial Tax Exemption. It was voted: 0--In Favor 5 - 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)
Adopt a residential factor of 75.1080
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board adopt a residential factor of 75.1080. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board adopt a residential factor of 75.1080. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the Church of Latter Day Saints, Request for Permission to place (4) four Lawn Signs on the Town Common from November 20 to December 2, 2018 for the Eighth Annual Interfaith Christmas Concert
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Church of Latter Day Saints, Request for Permission to place (4) four Lawn Signs on the Town Common from November 20 to December 2, 2018 for the Eighth Annual Interfaith Christmas Concert. it was voted: 5 --in Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Church of Latter Day Saints, Request for Permission to place (4) four Lawn Signs on the Town Common from November 20 to December 2, 2018 for the Eighth Annual Interfaith Christmas Concert. it was voted: 5 --in Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Grant a One Day Beer and Wine License at the Middlesex Canal Museum for a 50" Anniversary Party on December 1, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10: 00 p.m
Request for One Day Beer and Wine License at the Middlesex Canal Museum for 50" Anniversary Party on December 1, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to grant a One Day Beer and Wine License at the Middlesex Canal Museum for a 50" Anniversary Party on December 1, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10: 00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Request for One Day Beer and Wine License at the Middlesex Canal Museum for 50" Anniversary Party on December 1, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to grant a One Day Beer and Wine License at the Middlesex Canal Museum for a 50" Anniversary Party on December 1, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10: 00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Grant Richard Payne, dba Nguyen Pho-You request for a Common Victualler License for premises located at 326 Salem Road contingent on ZBA special conditions A-G It was voted: 5 -{n Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant Richard Payne, dba Nguyen Pho-You request for a Common Victualler License for premises located at 326 Salem Road contingent on ZBA special conditions A-G It was voted: 5 -{n Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant Richard Payne, dba Nguyen Pho-You request for a Common Victualler License for premises located at 326 Salem Road contingent on ZBA special conditions A-G It was voted: 5 -{n Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appoint Michael Haines as Tree Warden
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Michael Haines as Tree Warden. It was voted: 5--In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Michael Haines as Tree Warden. It was voted: 5--In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Grant St. Anne's Episcopal Church Permission to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from November 20, 2018 thru December 1, 2018 to advertise their Christmas Fair to be held on December 1, 2018
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant St. Anne's Episcopal Church Permission to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from November 20, 2018 thru December 1, 2018 to advertise their Christmas Fair to be held on December 1, 2018. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant St. Anne's Episcopal Church Permission to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from November 20, 2018 thru December 1, 2018 to advertise their Christmas Fair to be held on December 1, 2018. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
NOVEMBER 19, 20138 -14
Grant Billerica Pop Warner, approval for a Boot Drive in the Center of Town on Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
NOVEMBER 19, 20138 -14 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant Billerica Pop Warner, approval for a Boot Drive in the Center of Town on Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0-- Opposed
From the minutes
“NOVEMBER 19, 20138 -14 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant Billerica Pop Warner, approval for a Boot Drive in the Center of Town on Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0-- Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE December 3 and 17, 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 December 3 and 17, 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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