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October 28, 2019
22 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Edward Giroux, Andrew Deslaurier, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kimberly Conway stepped out of the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
Edward J. Giroux, Chairman
Accept the minutes of September 9, 2019
MINUTES Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of September 9, 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 September 9, 2019. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0-- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Recused (Selectman Conway
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaThe minutes say Kimberly Conway stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Recused (Selectman Conway.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Conway
Close the Public Hearing
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Recused (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaThe minutes say Kimberly Conway stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Recused (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Impose a five (5) day suspension, two (2) days to be served
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen impose a five (5) day suspension, two (2) days to be served. Those days being November 12 and November 13; three (3) days to be held in abeyance, and a six (6) month compliance monitoring program for the Purple Bamboo. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Recused (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaThe minutes say Kimberly Conway stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen impose a five (5) day suspension, two (2) days to be served. Those days being November 12 and November 13; three (3) days to be held in abeyance, and a six (6) month compliance monitoring program for the Purple Bamboo. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Recused (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing for National Grid/Verizon on Tomahawk Drive
Install new in line pole, Plan # 27991946-P8-50 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing for National Grid/Verizon on Tomahawk Drive. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Install new in line pole, Plan # 27991946-P8-50 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing for National Grid/Verizon on Tomahawk Drive. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Continue the Public Hearing until November 4, 2019
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the Public Hearing until November 4, 2019. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the Public Hearing until November 4, 2019. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
7:50 p.m. America's Auto Auction Boston, Inc., d/b/a Lynnway Auto Auction, Request for Class {l and Auctioneer's License for premises at 400 Lynnway, Billerica, MA 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
“7:50 p.m. America's Auto Auction Boston, Inc., d/b/a Lynnway Auto Auction, Request for Class {l and Auctioneer's License for premises at 400 Lynnway, Billerica, MA 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)
Grant a new license application for America's Auto Auction, d/b/a Lynnway Aute Auction 's request for a Class Il and Auctioneer's License for premises located at 400 Lynnway, Billerica
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant a new license application for America's Auto Auction, d/b/a Lynnway Aute Auction 's request for a Class Il and Auctioneer's License for premises located at 400 Lynnway, Billerica. 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 a new license application for America's Auto Auction, d/b/a Lynnway Aute Auction 's request for a Class Il and Auctioneer's License for premises located at 400 Lynnway, Billerica. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Place a letter of recognition in Michael Haines' personnel file
Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Conway, made a motion to place a letter of recognition in Michael Haines' personnel file. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Conway, made a motion to place a letter of recognition in Michael Haines' personnel file. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the Billerica Partners for Education 8"" Annual Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 17, 2019 beginning at 1:00 a.m. and to place four (4) Lawn Signs in the Center beginning November 4
NEW BUSINESS Billerica Partners for Education, Re: Approval for the 8" Annual 5K turkey Trot on Sunday, November 17, 2019, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Also, permission to place (4) Lawn Signs in the Center beginning November 4, 2019 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Billerica Partners for Education 8"" Annual Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 17, 2019 beginning at 1:00 a.m. and to place four (4) Lawn Signs in the Center beginning November 4". It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS Billerica Partners for Education, Re: Approval for the 8" Annual 5K turkey Trot on Sunday, November 17, 2019, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Also, permission to place (4) Lawn Signs in the Center beginning November 4, 2019 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Billerica Partners for Education 8"" Annual Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 17, 2019 beginning at 1:00 a.m. and to place four (4) Lawn Signs in the Center beginning November 4". It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint Christine Riley to the Arts Council
Appointments Board of Selectmen Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Christine Riley to the Arts Council. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Appointments Board of Selectmen Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Christine Riley to the Arts Council. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to the Billerica Public Library to host the 4" Annual Reader 5K Run on May 17, 2019
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Billerica Public Library to host the 4" Annual Reader 5K Run on May 17, 2019. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Billerica Public Library to host the 4" Annual Reader 5K Run on May 17, 2019. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to Billerica Pop Warner to conduct their annual Boot Drive in the Center, Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
Billerica Pop Warner, Re: Permission to conduct annual Boot Drive in the Center, Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to Billerica Pop Warner to conduct their annual Boot Drive in the Center, Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. it was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Billerica Pop Warner, Re: Permission to conduct annual Boot Drive in the Center, Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to Billerica Pop Warner to conduct their annual Boot Drive in the Center, Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. it was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to the Interfaith Christmas Concert Committee to place 4 lawn signs on the Common from November 22" to December 8
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Interfaith Christmas Concert Committee to place 4 lawn signs on the Common from November 22" to December 8". It was voted: 5 -!n Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Interfaith Christmas Concert Committee to place 4 lawn signs on the Common from November 22" to December 8". It was voted: 5 -!n Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant a One Day All Alcoholic License to the Holiday Festival Committee for Friday, November 22, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m and waive all fees
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant a One Day All Alcoholic License to the Holiday Festival Committee for Friday, November 22, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m and waive all fees. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant a One Day All Alcoholic License to the Holiday Festival Committee for Friday, November 22, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m and waive all fees. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission for the Holiday Festival Committee to hang banners on telephone poles from November 2019 through November 2020
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission for the Holiday Festival Committee to hang banners on telephone poles from November 2019 through November 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission for the Holiday Festival Committee to hang banners on telephone poles from November 2019 through November 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to the Holiday Festival Committee to close off a portion of Blanchard Avenue, and the use of the Council on Aging Lawn and Parking Lot on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 11:00...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Holiday Festival Committee to close off a portion of Blanchard Avenue, and the use of the Council on Aging Lawn and Parking Lot on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Rain date Sunday, December 8, 2019). It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the Holiday Festival Committee to close off a portion of Blanchard Avenue, and the use of the Council on Aging Lawn and Parking Lot on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Rain date Sunday, December 8, 2019). It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common to illustrate Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Project Along with the School's Website
Billerica Holiday Festival Committee, Re: Request to place four (4 Lawn Signs on the Common from November 4 thru November 22, 2019) to illustrate Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Project Along with the School's Website Selectman Conway, seconded by Setectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common to illustrate Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Project Along with the School's Website. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
The minutes name the seconder as “Setectman Rosa”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Billerica Holiday Festival Committee, Re: Request to place four (4 Lawn Signs on the Common from November 4 thru November 22, 2019) to illustrate Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Project Along with the School's Website Selectman Conway, seconded by Setectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common to illustrate Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Project Along with the School's Website. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway)
Grant permission to the First Congregational Church to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from November 3, 2019 thru November 9, 2019 to advertise their Holiday Craft Fair to be held on...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the First Congregational Church to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from November 3, 2019 thru November 9, 2019 to advertise their Holiday Craft Fair to be held on November 9, 2019. OCTOBER 28, 2019 "15 It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to the First Congregational Church to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from November 3, 2019 thru November 9, 2019 to advertise their Holiday Craft Fair to be held on November 9, 2019. OCTOBER 28, 2019 "15 It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant a One Day All Alcoholic License to the Billerica Public Library Foundation for their 23" Annual Wine Tasting on November 1, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant a One Day All Alcoholic License to the Billerica Public Library Foundation for their 23" Annual Wine Tasting on November 1, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant a One Day All Alcoholic License to the Billerica Public Library Foundation for their 23" Annual Wine Tasting on November 1, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE November 4 and 18, 2019 December 2 and 16, 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 November 4 and 18, 2019 December 2 and 16, 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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