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May 20, 2019
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Edward Giroux, Andrew Deslaurier, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PRESENATIONS
5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion te adopt the following Proclamation: A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LGBTQ PRIDE & CIVIL RIGHTS MONTH WHEREAS, OUR NATION was founded on the principle that all are equal under the rule of law, but the fulfillment of this promise has been long in coming for many Americans; and WHEREAS SOME OF the most inspiring moments in our history have arisen from the various civil rights movements that have brought one group after another from the margins to the mainstream of American society in pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness; and WHEREAS, THE MOVEMENT toward full equality for and respect of the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people reached a historic turning point at the Stonewall Inn in New York City in June of 1969 with the onset of what would become known as the Stonewall Uprising; and WHEREAS, DURING THESE protests, LGBT citizens rose up and fought back against the severe beatings, brutal harassment, and discriminatory criminal jaws that have all since been declared as immoral and unconstitutional; and WHEREAS, TODAY LGBT people, as well as their families, friends and allies, celebrate the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising every June in America as LGBT Pride Month; and MAY 20, 2019 -§ WHEREAS, THIS JUNE marks the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, which set in motion the modern LGBT civil rights movement; and WHEREAS, EVERYONE SHOULD be able to live in the Town of Billerica
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion te adopt the following Proclamation: A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LGBTQ PRIDE & CIVIL RIGHTS MONTH WHEREAS, OUR NATION was founded on the principle that all are equal under the rule of law, but the fulfillment of this promise has been long in coming for many Americans; and WHEREAS SOME OF the most inspiring moments in our history have arisen from the various civil rights movements that have brought one group after another from the margins to the mainstream of American society in pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness; and WHEREAS, THE MOVEMENT toward full equality for and respect of the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people reached a historic turning point at the Stonewall Inn in New York City in June of 1969 with the onset of what would become known as the Stonewall Uprising; and WHEREAS, DURING THESE protests, LGBT citizens rose up and fought back against the severe beatings, brutal harassment, and discriminatory criminal jaws that have all since been declared as immoral and unconstitutional; and WHEREAS, TODAY LGBT people, as well as their families, friends and allies, celebrate the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising every June in America as LGBT Pride Month; and MAY 20, 2019 -§ WHEREAS, THIS JUNE marks the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, which set in motion the modern LGBT civil rights movement; and WHEREAS, EVERYONE SHOULD be able to live in the Town of Billerica without fear of prejudice, discrimination, and/or violence and hatred based on race, religion, gender identity and/or sexual orientation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts, America's Yankee Doodle Town, hereby PROCLAIMS the month of June as 'Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride & Civil Rights Month' in the Town of Billerica, encouraging the work of advocates who dedicate their time and efforts to the equality and understanding of all persons and calling on all individuals to celebrate the great diversity of the American people as we strive to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
Approve the raising of the Pride Flag on Town property, suggesting the Library Flagpole
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the raising of the Pride Flag on Town property, suggesting the Library Flagpole. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed MINUTES Selectman Rosa stated there were 3 votes where Selectman Conway's was "voted" as "abstention" where it should have read "absent"; on pages 6 and 10.
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the raising of the Pride Flag on Town property, suggesting the Library Flagpole. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed MINUTES Selectman Rosa stated there were 3 votes where Selectman Conway's was "voted" as "abstention" where it should have read "absent"; on pages 6 and 10..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
MINUTES
Accept the minutes of April 8, 2019 as amended
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of April 8, 2019 as amended. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of April 8, 2019 as amended. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Accept the minutes of April 22, 2019 as amended
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of April 22, 2019 as amended. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of April 22, 2019 as amended. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0-- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0-- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Continue the National Grid Public Hearing, Plan Number 24160406 to June 3, 2019 at 7:10 p.m
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the National Grid Public Hearing, Plan Number 24160406 to June 3, 2019 at 7:10 p.m. it was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the National Grid Public Hearing, Plan Number 24160406 to June 3, 2019 at 7:10 p.m. it was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0-- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0-- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Continue the National Grid Public Hearing, Plan #24160406-UG to June 3, 2019 at 7:15 p.m
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the National Grid Public Hearing, Plan #24160406-UG to June 3, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the National Grid Public Hearing, Plan #24160406-UG to June 3, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the placement of (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common for the MA Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run from July 28" until August 26, 2019 to be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019, It was voted: 5 --In...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the placement of (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common for the MA Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run from July 28" until August 26, 2019 to be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019, It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the placement of (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common for the MA Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run from July 28" until August 26, 2019 to be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019, It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Of Selectman approve the easement for 464 Middlesex Turnpike
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve the easement for 464 Middlesex Turnpike. It was voted: 4 --In Favor 0 -- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Rosa)
Yes: Burns, Conway, Deslaurier, GirouxAbstained: Rosa
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve the easement for 464 Middlesex Turnpike. It was voted: 4 --In Favor 0 -- Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Rosa).” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Of Selectman approve a one Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Saturday June 29, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a one Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Saturday June 29, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a one Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Saturday June 29, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday July 11, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday July 11, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday July 11, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MAY 20, 2019 "15 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MAY 20, 2019 "15 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, August 22, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, August 22, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, August 22, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, September 5, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, September 5, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, September 5, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectman approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to KHD, Inc., d/b/a High Octane Harley Davidson for Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, 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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