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Billerica Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

September 23, 2019

52 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Edward Giroux, Andrew Deslaurier, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Recommend Article 45 to the 2019 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 45 to the 2019 Fall Town Meeting. 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 recommend Article 45 to the 2019 Fall Town Meeting. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

National Adoption Month

Approve the minutes of June 3, 2019

Minutes, page 9

Approve minutesPassed · 4–1

MINUTES Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of June 3, 2019. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 1 - Opposed (Selectman Conway}

Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaNo: Conway

From the minutes

“MINUTES Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of June 3, 2019. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 1 - Opposed (Selectman Conway}.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of August 19, 2019

Minutes, page 9

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of August 19, 2019. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of August 19, 2019. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend Article 1 lt was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Fall 2019 Warrant Articles Article 1--To Appoint One Member to the Bower's Fund Committee Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion to recommend Article 1 lt was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Fall 2019 Warrant Articles Article 1--To Appoint One Member to the Bower's Fund Committee Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion to recommend Article 1 lt was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burns)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Recommend Article 2 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0- Opposed

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 2 - To Hear Reports of Town Departments, Committees & Officers Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion to recommend Article 2 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0- Opposed

From the minutes

“Article 2 - To Hear Reports of Town Departments, Committees & Officers Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion to recommend Article 2 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burns)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Recommend Article 3

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 3 - FY2020 Budget Amendment Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Conway, made a motion to recommend Article 3. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Article 3 - FY2020 Budget Amendment Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Conway, made a motion to recommend Article 3. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Recommend Article 4

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 4. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 4. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Articles 6-13

Withdraw Articles 6-13 It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Articles 6-13 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Articles 6-13 It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Articles 6-13 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Articles 6-13 It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend Article 16

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to recommend Article 16. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 2 - Opposed (Selectmen Burns and Rosa)

Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, GirouxNo: Burns, Rosa

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to recommend Article 16. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 2 - Opposed (Selectmen Burns and Rosa).” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Recommend Article 17

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier made a motion to recommend Article 17. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier made a motion to recommend Article 17. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Recommend Article 19

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 19 -- To Fund Water Conservation Rebate Program Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to recommend Article 19. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Article 19 -- To Fund Water Conservation Rebate Program Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to recommend Article 19. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Article 20 - To Fund Hydrants and Valve Replacement

5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion te recommend Article 20. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion te recommend Article 20. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Recommend Article 21

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 21 - To fund Drinking Water Risk and Resiliency Assessment Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 21. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Article 21 - To fund Drinking Water Risk and Resiliency Assessment Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 21. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Recommend Article 22

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 22. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 22. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Recommend Article 23 It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 23 It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 23 It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Article 24 - To Fund the Expansion of Fox Hill Cemetery

Recommend Article 24

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 24 - To Fund the Expansion of Fox Hill Cemetery Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 24. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Article 24 - To Fund the Expansion of Fox Hill Cemetery Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 24. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Recommend Article 25 It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 25 - To Fund the Replacement of the Town Hall Generator Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 25 It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Article 25 - To Fund the Replacement of the Town Hall Generator Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 25 It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Recommend Article 26

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 26. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 26. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 27

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 27 Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 27. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Article 27 Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 27. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 28

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 28 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 28. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Article 28 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 28. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Recommend Article 35

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 29-Rescind Borrowing Authorizations Mr. Curran recommended to the Board not to act on this article until he gets all the details from the Town Accountant Article 35 - To Authorize the Board of Selectmen to Petition the Stated Legislature to Lift a Restriction on a Parcel of Land for the Purpose of Town Use Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 35. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Article 29-Rescind Borrowing Authorizations Mr. Curran recommended to the Board not to act on this article until he gets all the details from the Town Accountant Article 35 - To Authorize the Board of Selectmen to Petition the Stated Legislature to Lift a Restriction on a Parcel of Land for the Purpose of Town Use Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 35. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Recommend Article 36

Minutes, page 20

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 36 - To Transfer the Care, Custody, Management and Control of the Vining School from the School Committee to the Board of Selectmen Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 36. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0- Opposed

From the minutes

“Article 36 - To Transfer the Care, Custody, Management and Control of the Vining School from the School Committee to the Board of Selectmen Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 36. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Recommend Article 37

Minutes, page 20

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 37. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 37. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 38

Minutes, page 21

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 38. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 38. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Recommend Article 40

Minutes, page 21

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Article 39 - To Authorize the Board of Selectmen to Accept Roads as Public Ways Chairman Giroux stated he would inform Town Meeting that this Article was recommended by the Board of Selectmen Article 40 - To Create an Injury Leave Indemnity Fund Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 40. It was voted: 4 --\|n Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway} Article 41 - To Accept Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, Section 33B Sales of Alcoholic Beverages By On-Premise Licensees on Sundays and Certain Legal Holidays; Sales Between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaAbstained: ConwayThe minutes say Kimberly Conway abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Article 39 - To Authorize the Board of Selectmen to Accept Roads as Public Ways Chairman Giroux stated he would inform Town Meeting that this Article was recommended by the Board of Selectmen Article 40 - To Create an Injury Leave Indemnity Fund Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 40. It was voted: 4 --\|n Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway} Article 41 - To Accept Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, Section 33B Sales of Alcoholic Beverages By On-Premise Licensees on Sundays and Certain Legal Holidays; Sales Between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Recommend Article 41

Minutes, page 21

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 41. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 41. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 41 - to Accept Provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22G and 22H Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 41. It was voted; 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed

From the minutes

“Article 41 - to Accept Provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22G and 22H Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to recommend Article 41. It was voted; 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Accept the Bond Sale as presented

Minutes, page 22

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

NEW BUSINESS Vote to Approve Refunding and General Obligation Bonds Treasurer/Collector John Clark came to the podium for this item and stated | ask that the Town of Billerica Board of Selectmen vote to approve the issuance of Refunding Bonds and General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $16,050,000.00 for the following Municipal purposes: Refunding Original 1Description Bonds issue Town Meeting Contract 34 2,540,000.00 2009 = Article 24, 5/05/06 Non qualifying costs for tertiary treatment plant 220,000.00 2009 = Article 32, 5/15/07 Water Mains 220,000.00 2009 = Article 23, 5/25/06 Total Refunding 2,980,000.00 New Issues Middlesex Turnpike Design 120,000.00 Article 27, 5/21/13 Middlesex Turnpike Easements 480,000.00 Article 27, 5/21/13 Salem Road multi-purpose article, $4,000,000 autorotation: Traffic signal 150,000.00 Article 31, 10/13/15 Article 31, 10/13/15 Salem Road multi-purpose article, $4,000,000 autorotation: Sidewalks 200,000.00 Salem Road multi-purpose article, $4,000,000 auterotation: Sewer 915,000.00 Article 31, 10/13/15 Salem Road multi-purpose articie, $4,000,000 autorotation: Water 915,000.00 Article 31, 10/13/15 Part of remaining $10 Million for 8MHS 3,375,000.00 Article 1, 2/23/16 Allen Road Sewer improvement $30,000.00 Article 19, 5/10/16 Water Meters 2,500,000.00 Article 25, 5/4/17 Water Meters 1,500,000.00 Article 25, 5/4/17 Sewer Planning, Contract 37 & 38 750,000.00 Article 24, 5/4/17 Sewer Planning, Contract 37 & 38 350,000.00 Article 24, 5/4/17 Water Mai

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“NEW BUSINESS Vote to Approve Refunding and General Obligation Bonds Treasurer/Collector John Clark came to the podium for this item and stated | ask that the Town of Billerica Board of Selectmen vote to approve the issuance of Refunding Bonds and General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $16,050,000.00 for the following Municipal purposes: Refunding Original 1Description Bonds issue Town Meeting Contract 34 2,540,000.00 2009 = Article 24, 5/05/06 Non qualifying costs for tertiary treatment plant 220,000.00 2009 = Article 32, 5/15/07 Water Mains 220,000.00 2009 = Article 23, 5/25/06 Total Refunding 2,980,000.00 New Issues Middlesex Turnpike Design 120,000.00 Article 27, 5/21/13 Middlesex Turnpike Easements 480,000.00 Article 27, 5/21/13 Salem Road multi-purpose article, $4,000,000 autorotation: Traffic signal 150,000.00 Article 31, 10/13/15 Article 31, 10/13/15 Salem Road multi-purpose article, $4,000,000 autorotation: Sidewalks 200,000.00 Salem Road multi-purpose article, $4,000,000 auterotation: Sewer 915,000.00 Article 31, 10/13/15 Salem Road multi-purpose articie, $4,000,000 autorotation: Water 915,000.00 Article 31, 10/13/15 Part of remaining $10 Million for 8MHS 3,375,000.00 Article 1, 2/23/16 Allen Road Sewer improvement $30,000.00 Article 19, 5/10/16 Water Meters 2,500,000.00 Article 25, 5/4/17 Water Meters 1,500,000.00 Article 25, 5/4/17 Sewer Planning, Contract 37 & 38 750,000.00 Article 24, 5/4/17 Sewer Planning, Contract 37 & 38 350,000.00 Article 24, 5/4/17 Water Mains 885,000.00 Article 26, 5/9/17 Water Mains 100,000.00 Article 26, 5/9/17 Total New Issues 13,070,000.00 Grand Total 16,050,000.00 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the Bond Sale as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 22 (PDF)

In order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to...

Minutes, page 25

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN |, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts (the "Town"}, certify that at a meeting of the board held September 23, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN |, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts (the "Town"}, certify that at a meeting of the board held September 23, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

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Adopt the order of layout for Battcock Road as presented

Minutes, page 27

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier: Move to adopt the order of layout for Battcock Road as presented. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier: Move to adopt the order of layout for Battcock Road as presented. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Adopt the order of layout for Call Street as presented

Minutes, page 27

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier Move to adopt the order of layout for Call Street as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier Move to adopt the order of layout for Call Street as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Adopt the order of layout for Country Lane as presented

Minutes, page 27

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier Move to adopt the order of layout for Country Lane as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier Move to adopt the order of layout for Country Lane as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Adopt the order of layout for Dell Hollow Road as presented

Minutes, page 28

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Dell Hollow Road as presented. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Dell Hollow Road as presented. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Adopt the order of layout for Glendale Street as presented

Minutes, page 28

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Glendale Street as presented. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Glendale Street as presented. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Adopt the order of layout for Intervale Road as presented

Minutes, page 28

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Intervale Road as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Intervale Road as presented. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Adopt the order of layout for McDonough Way as presented It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

Minutes, page 28

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for McDonough Way as presented It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for McDonough Way as presented It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Adopt the order of layout for Plenty Street as presented It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed

Minutes, page 28

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Plenty Street as presented It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Plenty Street as presented It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Adopt the or of layout for Riverdale Road as presented It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 --Abstention (Selectman Rosa)

Minutes, page 28

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier Move to adopt the or of layout for Riverdale Road as presented 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 Move to adopt the or of layout for Riverdale Road as presented It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 --Abstention (Selectman Rosa).” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)

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Adopt the order of layout for Sylvan Road as presented It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0- Opposed

Minutes, page 29

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Sylvan Road as presented It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0- Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Sylvan Road as presented It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

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Adopt the order of layout for Whittemore Terrace as presented, It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0- Opposed

Minutes, page 29

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Whittemore Terrace as presented, It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0- Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Whittemore Terrace as presented, It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 29 (PDF)

Adopt the order of layout for Winsor Road as presented

Minutes, page 29

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Winsor Road as presented. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0-- Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Winsor Road as presented. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0-- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

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Adopt the order of layout for Winthrop Street as presented It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

Minutes, page 29

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Winthrop Street as presented It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa Move to adopt the order of layout for Winthrop Street as presented It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

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Grant permission to the Billerica Substance Abuse Prevention Committee, to place 4 Lawn Signs on the Common from October 9 thru October 16 to advertise their Forum to be held on October 16, 2019...

Minutes, page 29

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Billerica Substance Abuse Prevention Committee, Re: Permission to place 4 Lawn Signs On the Common from October 9 thru October 16 to advertise their Forum to be held on October 16, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Marshall Middle School Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Billerica Substance Abuse Prevention Committee, to place 4 Lawn Signs on the Common from October 9 thru October 16 to advertise their Forum to be held on October 16, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. te 8:00 p.m. at the Marshall Middle School It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Billerica Substance Abuse Prevention Committee, Re: Permission to place 4 Lawn Signs On the Common from October 9 thru October 16 to advertise their Forum to be held on October 16, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Marshall Middle School Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Billerica Substance Abuse Prevention Committee, to place 4 Lawn Signs on the Common from October 9 thru October 16 to advertise their Forum to be held on October 16, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. te 8:00 p.m. at the Marshall Middle School It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

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Grant permission to the North Billerica Baptist Church, to place 4 Lawn Signs on the Common from October 13-19" to advertise their Church Fair

Minutes, page 30

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to the North Billerica Baptist Church, to place 4 Lawn Signs on the Common from October 13-19" to advertise their Church Fair. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed

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“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to the North Billerica Baptist Church, to place 4 Lawn Signs on the Common from October 13-19" to advertise their Church Fair. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

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Appoint Mr. Jonathan Freedman as the new Manager for the 99 Restaurant at 672 Boston Road

Minutes, page 30

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to appoint Mr. Jonathan Freedman as the new Manager for the 99 Restaurant at 672 Boston Road. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0-- Opposed

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“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to appoint Mr. Jonathan Freedman as the new Manager for the 99 Restaurant at 672 Boston Road. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0-- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

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Appointment-Board of Selectmen - Commission on Disability

Appoint Donna Gorzela as a member of the Commission on Disability

Minutes, page 31

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appointment-Board of Selectmen - Commission on Disability Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Donna Gorzela as a member of the Commission on Disability. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

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“Appointment-Board of Selectmen - Commission on Disability Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Donna Gorzela as a member of the Commission on Disability. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

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Ask Mr. Curran to look into the cost relative to the purchase of the railroad tracks by Alumni Field and report back to the Board

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to ask Mr. Curran to look into the cost relative to the purchase of the railroad tracks by Alumni Field and report back to the Board. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

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“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to ask Mr. Curran to look into the cost relative to the purchase of the railroad tracks by Alumni Field and report back to the Board. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)

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Ask the Town Manager to look into the potential purchase of the Cider Mill property and report back to the Board

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to ask the Town Manager to look into the potential purchase of the Cider Mill property and report back to the Board. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0-- Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to ask the Town Manager to look into the potential purchase of the Cider Mill property and report back to the Board. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0-- Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)

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Grant permission to the Hajjar School to place 4 Lawn Signs on the Common from October27-November 5, 2019 to advertise the Hajjar Craft and Vendor Fair to take place on November 2, 2019

Minutes, page 33

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Hajjar School Re: Request Permission to place 4 Lawn Signs on the Common from October27- November 5, 2019 to advertise the Hajjar Craft and Vendor Fair to take place on November 2, 2019 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Hajjar School to place 4 Lawn Signs on the Common from October27-November 5, 2019 to advertise the Hajjar Craft and Vendor Fair to take place on November 2, 2019. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Hajjar School Re: Request Permission to place 4 Lawn Signs on the Common from October27- November 5, 2019 to advertise the Hajjar Craft and Vendor Fair to take place on November 2, 2019 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Hajjar School to place 4 Lawn Signs on the Common from October27-November 5, 2019 to advertise the Hajjar Craft and Vendor Fair to take place on November 2, 2019. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

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Schedule a Public Hearing for the Surrender or Revocation of the Restaurant All Alcoholic License For TK Boston, LLC, d/b/a Tilted Kilt, 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Lot 2, Billerica, MA 01821 For...

Minutes, page 33

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Request Public Hearing for the Surrender or Revocation of the Restaurant All Alcoholic License For TK Boston, LLC, d/b/a Tilted Kilt, 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Lot 2, Billerica, MA 01821 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen schedule a Public Hearing for the Surrender or Revocation of the Restaurant All Alcoholic License For TK Boston, LLC, d/b/a Tilted Kilt, 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Lot 2, Billerica, MA 01821 For Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

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“Request Public Hearing for the Surrender or Revocation of the Restaurant All Alcoholic License For TK Boston, LLC, d/b/a Tilted Kilt, 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Lot 2, Billerica, MA 01821 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen schedule a Public Hearing for the Surrender or Revocation of the Restaurant All Alcoholic License For TK Boston, LLC, d/b/a Tilted Kilt, 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Lot 2, Billerica, MA 01821 For Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

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Grant permission to BATV to place (4) Lawn Sings on the Common from October 4 to October 18, 2019 to advertise "GRIN", the Annual Haunted House for Young Adults to be held on October 17" and...

Minutes, page 33

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to BATV to place (4) Lawn Sings on the Common from October 4 to October 18, 2019 to advertise "GRIN", the Annual Haunted House for Young Adults to be held on October 17" and October 18", 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 grant permission to BATV to place (4) Lawn Sings on the Common from October 4 to October 18, 2019 to advertise "GRIN", the Annual Haunted House for Young Adults to be held on October 17" and October 18", It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

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MEETING SCHEDULE

Adjourn

Minutes, page 34

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MEETING SCHEDULE October 7 and 28, 2019 October 1,3,8,10,15, and 17 prior to Town Meeting if necessary 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 October 7 and 28, 2019 October 1,3,8,10,15, and 17 prior to Town Meeting if necessary ADJOURNMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

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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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