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January 7, 2019
19 recorded votes, 2 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
Kimberly J. Conway, Chairman
Open the Public 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
“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)
Of Selectman approves National Grid/Verizon for the installation of a new pole 9-75, in the public way
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectman approves National Grid/Verizon for the installation of a new pole 9-75, in the public way. This will feed new buildings at 14 Sterling Road, Plan #26487882. 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 approves National Grid/Verizon for the installation of a new pole 9-75, in the public way. This will feed new buildings at 14 Sterling Road, Plan #26487882. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
Plan # 26276402 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
“Plan # 26276402 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)
Continue the Public Hearing untit Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7:15 p.m
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to continue the Public Hearing untit Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to continue the Public Hearing untit Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Open the Public Hearing
7:20 p.m. Cabot Corporation, 157 Concord Road, Billerica, MA for Flammable Gas License of 4,000 Cubic Fee added to the existing 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
“7:20 p.m. Cabot Corporation, 157 Concord Road, Billerica, MA for Flammable Gas License of 4,000 Cubic Fee added to the existing 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
There being none, 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
“There being none, 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)
Approve the change in the license of Cabot Corp., 157 Concord Road, Billerica to store flammables by adding the storage of up to 4,000 cubic feet of Flammable Gas with the following conditions....
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the change in the license of Cabot Corp., 157 Concord Road, Billerica to store flammables by adding the storage of up to 4,000 cubic feet of Flammable Gas with the following conditions. -Massachusetts General Law: Chapter 148 -527 CMR Massachusetts State Fire Code -780 Massachusetts State Building Code -All applicable NFPA Codes ~Annually the property owner shall retain a Massachusetts Registered Professional Engineer to review this property/building to determine compliance with the Massachusetts State Fire Code, the Massachusetts State Building Code and Town of Billerica Permit and License Restrictions. A report shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau one (1} month prior to the expiration of the annual Fire Department Permit. 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 change in the license of Cabot Corp., 157 Concord Road, Billerica to store flammables by adding the storage of up to 4,000 cubic feet of Flammable Gas with the following conditions. -Massachusetts General Law: Chapter 148 -527 CMR Massachusetts State Fire Code -780 Massachusetts State Building Code -All applicable NFPA Codes ~Annually the property owner shall retain a Massachusetts Registered Professional Engineer to review this property/building to determine compliance with the Massachusetts State Fire Code, the Massachusetts State Building Code and Town of Billerica Permit and License Restrictions. A report shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau one (1} month prior to the expiration of the annual Fire Department Permit. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
7:20 p.m. Request for Class Il Motors, 768 Boston Road, 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. Request for Class Il Motors, 768 Boston Road, 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
There being none, 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
“There being none, 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)
Approve Arzu Amirov, d/b/a Khazar Motors a Class Il License at 768 Boston Road, Unit 3, Billerica, MA subject to the ZBA Special Permit Conditions A-E; hours of operation 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.,...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve Arzu Amirov, d/b/a Khazar Motors a Class Il License at 768 Boston Road, Unit 3, Billerica, MA subject to the ZBA Special Permit Conditions A-E; hours of operation 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday Thru Friday. 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 Arzu Amirov, d/b/a Khazar Motors a Class Il License at 768 Boston Road, Unit 3, Billerica, MA subject to the ZBA Special Permit Conditions A-E; hours of operation 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday Thru Friday. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to the William F. Eggo Post, #2597 to conduct a Poppy Drive at the Market Basket Stores located at 199, 493 and 700 Boston Road for May 17, 18, and 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
NEW BUSINESS William F. Eggo Post, 2597, Re: Permission to conduct Poppy Drive at the Market Basket Stores located at 199, 493 & 700 Boston Road for May 17,18, and 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to the William F. Eggo Post, #2597 to conduct a Poppy Drive at the Market Basket Stores located at 199, 493 and 700 Boston Road for May 17, 18, and 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS William F. Eggo Post, 2597, Re: Permission to conduct Poppy Drive at the Market Basket Stores located at 199, 493 & 700 Boston Road for May 17,18, and 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to the William F. Eggo Post, #2597 to conduct a Poppy Drive at the Market Basket Stores located at 199, 493 and 700 Boston Road for May 17, 18, and 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Set the hours for the annual Town Elections for April 6, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen set the hours for the annual Town Elections for April 6, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.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 set the hours for the annual Town Elections for April 6, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Set the date and hour for the Spring Sesston of the Annual Town Meeting to commence, per Section 2-1 (1) (5), as amended , of the Town Charter and Article 1, Section 1 (1.1)(A)(C) of the Billerica...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen Set the date and hour for the Spring Sesston of the Annual Town Meeting to commence, per Section 2-1 (1) (5), as amended , of the Town Charter and Article 1, Section 1 (1.1)(A)(C) of the Billerica General By-Laws. (Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.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 Set the date and hour for the Spring Sesston of the Annual Town Meeting to commence, per Section 2-1 (1) (5), as amended , of the Town Charter and Article 1, Section 1 (1.1)(A)(C) of the Billerica General By-Laws. (Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.) It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the change of Manger for the Country Club of Billerica, 51 Baldwin Road, Billerica to Michael F. Ferren
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the change of Manger for the Country Club of Billerica, 51 Baldwin Road, Billerica to Michael F. Ferren. 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 that the Board of Selectmen approve the change of Manger for the Country Club of Billerica, 51 Baldwin Road, Billerica to Michael F. Ferren. It was voted: 4- In Favor 0 - Opposed 1-Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Of Selectmen, approve the the change of manager for the alcohol license of the 99 Restaurant, 672 Boston Road
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen, approve the the change of manager for the alcohol license of the 99 Restaurant, 672 Boston Road. It was voted: 4-I!n 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 that the Board of Selectmen, approve the the change of manager for the alcohol license of the 99 Restaurant, 672 Boston Road. It was voted: 4-I!n Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/o/a High Octane Harley Davidson, One Chelmsford Road, N. Billerica, MA, on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson, One Chelmsford Road, N. Billerica, MA, Re: One Day Beer and Wine Licenses on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/o/a High Octane Harley Davidson, One Chelmsford Road, N. Billerica, MA, on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson, One Chelmsford Road, N. Billerica, MA, Re: One Day Beer and Wine Licenses on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/o/a High Octane Harley Davidson, One Chelmsford Road, N. Billerica, MA, on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a}(1)-) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental! health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a}(1)-) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental! health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual It was voted: Selectman Simolaris - Aye Selectman Deslaurier - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a}(1)-) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental! health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual It was voted: Selectman Simolaris - Aye Selectman Deslaurier - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Selectman Conway - Aye
Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a}{1)-} to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a}{1)-} to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or /itigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. It was voted: Selectman Simolaris - Aye Selectman Deslaurier - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a}{1)-} to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or /itigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. It was voted: Selectman Simolaris - Aye Selectman Deslaurier - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Giroux - 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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