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July 15, 2019
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Edward Giroux, Andrew Deslaurier, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Accept the minutes of May 20, 2019 It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
MINUTES Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of May 20, 2019 It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“MINUTES Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of May 20, 2019 It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the minutes of June 17, 2019 as amended
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve the minutes of June 17, 2019 as amended. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve the minutes of June 17, 2019 as amended. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Open the Public Hearing
The conduit will be placed at an approximate depth of 36" and in Accordance with the requirements of the Town's Department of Public Works 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
“The conduit will be placed at an approximate depth of 36" and in Accordance with the requirements of the Town's Department of Public Works 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)
The close the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to the close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to the close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve GioMare Group, on behalf of TC Systems, Inc. - Alexander Road from Utility pole #4 to private property at 15 Alexander Road for a total distance of approximately 77'
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve GioMare Group, on behalf of TC Systems, Inc. - Alexander Road from Utility pole #4 to private property at 15 Alexander Road for a total distance of approximately 77'. The conduit will be placed at an approximate depth of 36". It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve GioMare Group, on behalf of TC Systems, Inc. - Alexander Road from Utility pole #4 to private property at 15 Alexander Road for a total distance of approximately 77'. The conduit will be placed at an approximate depth of 36". 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)
Close the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Of Selectman grant GioMare Group, on behalf of TC Systems, Inc. - Cook Street from utility pole #7-2 to Cook Street to Town Line of Wilmington for a total distance of approximately 509 ft
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectman grant GioMare Group, on behalf of TC Systems, Inc. - Cook Street from utility pole #7-2 to Cook Street to Town Line of Wilmington for a total distance of approximately 509 ft. If a trench is dug, they will agree to do a curb to curb paving of Cook Street. 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 grant GioMare Group, on behalf of TC Systems, Inc. - Cook Street from utility pole #7-2 to Cook Street to Town Line of Wilmington for a total distance of approximately 509 ft. If a trench is dug, they will agree to do a curb to curb paving of Cook Street. 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)
Close the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve National Grid/Verizon-Winthrop Street-National Grid to install one (1) JO pole and (1) anchor on Winthrop Street beginning at a point approximately 500 Feet east of the centerline of the...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve National Grid/Verizon-Winthrop Street-National Grid to install one (1) JO pole and (1) anchor on Winthrop Street beginning at a point approximately 500 Feet east of the centerline of the intersection of Boston Road and Winthrop Street and continuing approximately 60 feet in an east direction. National Grid new pole 5 60 feet +/- from existing pole 4 and anchor. - Plan #28167941. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve National Grid/Verizon-Winthrop Street-National Grid to install one (1) JO pole and (1) anchor on Winthrop Street beginning at a point approximately 500 Feet east of the centerline of the intersection of Boston Road and Winthrop Street and continuing approximately 60 feet in an east direction. National Grid new pole 5 60 feet +/- from existing pole 4 and anchor. - Plan #28167941. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Accept the Grant of Utility Easement for 77 Boston Road in the form presented and direct the grantor to record and provide proof of recording to the Town
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion MOVE to accept the Grant of Utility Easement for 77 Boston Road in the form presented and direct the grantor to record and provide proof of recording to the Town. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion MOVE to accept the Grant of Utility Easement for 77 Boston Road in the form presented and direct the grantor to record and provide proof of recording to the Town. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Approve the request of the Friends of the Billerica Public Library to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common to advertise the Annual Yankee Doodle Book Sale from September 1, 2019 thru...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Friends of the Billerica Public Library to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common to advertise the Annual Yankee Doodle Book Sale from September 1, 2019 thru September 22, 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 request of the Friends of the Billerica Public Library to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Town Common to advertise the Annual Yankee Doodle Book Sale from September 1, 2019 thru September 22, 2019. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint John McKenna to the Scholarship Foundation Committee
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint John McKenna to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint John McKenna to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint John McKenna to the Historic Districts Commission
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint John McKenna to the Historic Districts Commission. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint John McKenna to the Historic Districts Commission. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the attached list of precinct officers for the 11 polling locations for FY2020 and also the Town Meeting checkers for the same period per MGL chapter 54, Section 12, which states that the...
Appointment of Election Officers Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the attached list of precinct officers for the 11 polling locations for FY2020 and also the Town Meeting checkers for the same period per MGL chapter 54, Section 12, which states that the appointments be made by the Board of Selectmen not earlier than July 15" and not later than August 15". It was voted: 3 - In Favor 0 - Opposed 2 - Abstentions (Selectmen Conway and Rosa)
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, GirouxAbstained: Conway, Rosa
From the minutes
“Appointment of Election Officers Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the attached list of precinct officers for the 11 polling locations for FY2020 and also the Town Meeting checkers for the same period per MGL chapter 54, Section 12, which states that the appointments be made by the Board of Selectmen not earlier than July 15" and not later than August 15". It was voted: 3 - In Favor 0 - Opposed 2 - Abstentions (Selectmen Conway and Rosa).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to the DAV, Chapter 47 of Billerica, to conduct a Forget-Me-Not Drive on Friday and Saturday, September 13"" and 14" at O'Connor's Hardware, Dunkin Donuts and the three Market...
DAV, Chapter 47 of Billerica, Request Permission to conduct a Forget-Me-Not Drive on Friday and Saturday, September 13" and 14" at O'Connor's Hardware, Dunkin Donuts and the three Market Basket Stores in in Billerica Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the DAV, Chapter 47 of Billerica, to conduct a Forget-Me-Not Drive on Friday and Saturday, September 13"" and 14" at O'Connor's Hardware, Dunkin Donuts and the three Market Basket Stores in in Billerica. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“DAV, Chapter 47 of Billerica, Request Permission to conduct a Forget-Me-Not Drive on Friday and Saturday, September 13" and 14" at O'Connor's Hardware, Dunkin Donuts and the three Market Basket Stores in in Billerica Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the DAV, Chapter 47 of Billerica, to conduct a Forget-Me-Not Drive on Friday and Saturday, September 13"" and 14" at O'Connor's Hardware, Dunkin Donuts and the three Market Basket Stores in in Billerica. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant a Common Victualler License to Smooth, LLC, d/b/a Feel Good Café, 99 Chelmsford Road, Unit 33, Billerica with hours of operation Monday-Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the conditions...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant a Common Victualler License to Smooth, LLC, d/b/a Feel Good Café, 99 Chelmsford Road, Unit 33, Billerica with hours of operation Monday-Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the conditions granted by the ZBA It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant a Common Victualler License to Smooth, LLC, d/b/a Feel Good Café, 99 Chelmsford Road, Unit 33, Billerica with hours of operation Monday-Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the conditions granted by the ZBA It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE August 19, 2019 and September 9 and 23, 2019 ADJOURNMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“MEETING SCHEDULE August 19, 2019 and September 9 and 23, 2019 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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