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December 17, 2018
13 recorded votes, 9 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
Of Selectman endorse the Conservation Commission section of Billerica in the SuAuCo draft and request the removal of the original Billerica section
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectman endorse the Conservation Commission section of Billerica in the SuAuCo draft and request the removal of the original Billerica section. 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 endorse the Conservation Commission section of Billerica in the SuAuCo draft and request the removal of the original Billerica section. It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the minutes of December 3, 2018
Deputy Chief Frost stated that the officers of the Billerica Police Department have a direct withdrawal from their paychecks weekly to donate to the organization MINUTES Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of December 3, 2018. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Deputy Chief Frost stated that the officers of the Billerica Police Department have a direct withdrawal from their paychecks weekly to donate to the organization MINUTES Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of December 3, 2018. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve all general licenses
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve all general licenses. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve all general licenses. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve licenses for the Riverview Restaurant, #116 and Royal Tavern #66 contingent upon providing proof that an alarm system has been inspected by December 31°
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve licenses for the Riverview Restaurant, #116 and Royal Tavern #66 contingent upon providing proof that an alarm system has been inspected by December 31°. 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 approve licenses for the Riverview Restaurant, #116 and Royal Tavern #66 contingent upon providing proof that an alarm system has been inspected by December 31°. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the liquor licenses for Turnpike Market #103, Lincoln Liquors #46, Billerica Liquors #51, Jim's Quick Stop #74, 129 Liquors #126, contingent upon establishing a compliance check program by...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the liquor licenses for Turnpike Market #103, Lincoln Liquors #46, Billerica Liquors #51, Jim's Quick Stop #74, 129 Liquors #126, contingent upon establishing a compliance check program by December 31° as ordered by the violation hearings held on September 24, 2018. 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 approve the liquor licenses for Turnpike Market #103, Lincoln Liquors #46, Billerica Liquors #51, Jim's Quick Stop #74, 129 Liquors #126, contingent upon establishing a compliance check program by December 31° as ordered by the violation hearings held on September 24, 2018. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
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Approve the licenses for the 99 Restaurant, #56, contingent upon filing paperwork for a Change of Manager by December 31, 2018
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the licenses for the 99 Restaurant, #56, contingent upon filing paperwork for a Change of Manager by December 31, 2018. 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 approve the licenses for the 99 Restaurant, #56, contingent upon filing paperwork for a Change of Manager by December 31, 2018. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention {Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the alcohol license of Nana 7, #18 contingent upon submission of change of manager and change of ownership paper work submitted by December 31° 2018 It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the alcohol license of Nana 7, #18 contingent upon submission of change of manager and change of ownership paper work submitted by December 31° 2018 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 approve the alcohol license of Nana 7, #18 contingent upon submission of change of manager and change of ownership paper work submitted by December 31° 2018 It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve all other alcohol licenses with the condition that the Annual Fire Alarm and Sprinkler testing must be conducted in the month of September
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve all other alcohol licenses with the condition that the Annual Fire Alarm and Sprinkler testing must be conducted in the month of September. If your facility conducts quarterly or semi-annual testing of Fire Alarm and Sprinkler system, this condition shall not apply. Copies of all test reports shall be available upon annual inspection by the Fire Department. It was voted: 4--In Favor O- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve all other alcohol licenses with the condition that the Annual Fire Alarm and Sprinkler testing must be conducted in the month of September. If your facility conducts quarterly or semi-annual testing of Fire Alarm and Sprinkler system, this condition shall not apply. Copies of all test reports shall be available upon annual inspection by the Fire Department. It was voted: 4--In Favor O- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve all other alcohol licenses It was voted: 4---In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve all other alcohol licenses 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 approve all other alcohol licenses It was voted: 4---In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Send out to all alcoho! licensees a letter stipulating that the Fire Alarm inspection must be conducted in the month of September It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Simolaris. Made a motion that the Board of Selectmen send out to all alcoho! licensees a letter stipulating that the Fire Alarm inspection must be conducted in the month of September It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Simolaris. Made a motion that the Board of Selectmen send out to all alcoho! licensees a letter stipulating that the Fire Alarm inspection must be conducted in the month of September It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Simolaris)
Approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for Monday, December 24, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a family Christmas Party at the Middlesex Canal Museum, 71 Faulkner Street, North Billerica
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for Monday, December 24, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a family Christmas Party at the Middlesex Canal Museum, 71 Faulkner Street, North Billerica. 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 approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for Monday, December 24, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a family Christmas Party at the Middlesex Canal Museum, 71 Faulkner Street, North Billerica. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for Friday, January 11, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a campaign event for the Committee to elect Kim Conway to be held at the Middlesex Canal...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for Friday, January 11, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a campaign event for the Committee to elect Kim Conway to be held at the Middlesex Canal Museum, 71 Faulkner Street, North Billerica. 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 approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for Friday, January 11, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a campaign event for the Committee to elect Kim Conway to be held at the Middlesex Canal Museum, 71 Faulkner Street, North Billerica. It was voted: 4- In Favor 0 -- Opposed 1~ Abstention {Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Adjourn into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining regarding IAFF. They will return to Regular Session only to adjourn
Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining Regarding IAFF Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining regarding IAFF. They will return to Regular Session only to adjourn. It was voted: Selectman Rosa-Aye Selectman Giroux-Aye Selectman Simolaris-Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway-Aye
From the minutes
“Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining Regarding IAFF Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining regarding IAFF. They will return to Regular Session only to adjourn. It was voted: Selectman Rosa-Aye Selectman Giroux-Aye Selectman Simolaris-Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway-Aye.” (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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