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29 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: Edward Giroux, Andrew Deslaurier, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns
Absent: None
During the meeting:
Accept the minutes of October 28, 2019
MINUTES Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of October 28, 2019. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
“MINUTES Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of October 28, 2019. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:05 p.m. Verizon Cable Contract Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:05 p.m. Verizon Cable Contract 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 Verizon Cable Contract Public Hearing until December 9
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the Verizon Cable Contract Public Hearing until December 9". It was voted; 5 --In Favor 0 -Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the Verizon Cable Contract Public Hearing until December 9". It was voted; 5 --In Favor 0 -Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
7:10 p.m. - EMD Serono Temporary Propane Storage License (6,000 Gallons) for premises located at 45 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. it was voted: S -In Favor 0- Opposed
“7:10 p.m. - EMD Serono Temporary Propane Storage License (6,000 Gallons) for premises located at 45 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. it was voted: S -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
“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 the license application for EMD Serono at 45 Middlesex Turnpike for 6000 gallons of liquid propane until July 1, 2021
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant the license application for EMD Serono at 45 Middlesex Turnpike for 6000 gallons of liquid propane until July 1, 2021. Facility must comply with the following: -Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 -527 CMR Massachusetts State Fire Code -NFPA-58 liquid propane 2014 edition -NFPA-241 safeguarding construction, alteration, & demolition 2013 edition It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant the license application for EMD Serono at 45 Middlesex Turnpike for 6000 gallons of liquid propane until July 1, 2021. Facility must comply with the following: -Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 -527 CMR Massachusetts State Fire Code -NFPA-58 liquid propane 2014 edition -NFPA-241 safeguarding construction, alteration, & demolition 2013 edition It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
7:30 p.m. Tax Classification Hearing Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
“7:30 p.m. Tax Classification Hearing 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)
Adopt the residential exemption as stated in MGL Chapter 59, Section 5c
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen adopt the residential exemption as stated in MGL Chapter 59, Section 5c. It was voted: 0 - In Favor 5 - Opposed
No: Burns, Conway, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaThe minutes give the count as 0-5, which is every member present voting no.
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen adopt the residential exemption as stated in MGL Chapter 59, Section 5c. It was voted: 0 - In Favor 5 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Open Space Land exemption as described in MGL Chapter 59, Section 2A with an established discount factor of up to 25%
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Open Space Land exemption as described in MGL Chapter 59, Section 2A with an established discount factor of up to 25%. It was voted: 0--In Favor 5- Opposed
No: Burns, Conway, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaThe minutes give the count as 0-5, which is every member present voting no.
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Open Space Land exemption as described in MGL Chapter 59, Section 2A with an established discount factor of up to 25%. It was voted: 0--In Favor 5- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Small Business Commercial Tax Exemption
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Small Business Commercial Tax Exemption. It was voted: 0 - In Favor 5 - Opposed
No: Burns, Conway, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaThe minutes give the count as 0-5, which is every member present voting no.
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Small Business Commercial Tax Exemption. It was voted: 0 - In Favor 5 - 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
“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)
Adopt a residential factor of 75,703% which will keep a CIP shift of 175%
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adopt a residential factor of 75,703% which will keep a CIP shift of 175%. It was voted: 5~ In Favor 0 - Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adopt a residential factor of 75,703% which will keep a CIP shift of 175%. It was voted: 5~ In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing
8:05 p.m. Comcast Cable Contract Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
“8:05 p.m. Comcast Cable Contract 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
“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 the Comcast Cable Contract
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Comcast Cable Contract. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Comcast Cable Contract. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing
8:15 p.m. - 99 Restaurant of Boston, LLC, d/b/a 99 Restaurant and Pub, Change of Officer and Change of Beneficial Interest for their Restaurant All Alcoholic License for premises located at 672 Boston Road Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing. it was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
“8:15 p.m. - 99 Restaurant of Boston, LLC, d/b/a 99 Restaurant and Pub, Change of Officer and Change of Beneficial Interest for their Restaurant All Alcoholic License for premises located at 672 Boston Road 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 Deslaurier, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Grant approval for the change of officers and directors and beneficial interest for the 99 Restaurant, LLC at 672 Boston Road, It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant approval for the change of officers and directors and beneficial interest for the 99 Restaurant, LLC at 672 Boston Road, It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant approval for the change of officers and directors and beneficial interest for the 99 Restaurant, LLC at 672 Boston Road, It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to close the public hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Grant approval for the change of officers and directors and beneficial interest for the 99 Restaurant, LLC at 160 Lexington Road
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant approval for the change of officers and directors and beneficial interest for the 99 Restaurant, LLC at 160 Lexington Road. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant approval for the change of officers and directors and beneficial interest for the 99 Restaurant, LLC at 160 Lexington Road. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Continue the Public Hearing for National Grid and Tomahawk Drive to December 9, 2019. lt was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for National Grid and Tomahawk Drive to December 9, 2019. lt was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for National Grid and Tomahawk Drive to December 9, 2019. lt was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Place a letter of thanks in the files of these officers
Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion to place a letter of thanks in the files of these officers. It was voted: S -In Favor 0 - Opposed
“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion to place a letter of thanks in the files of these officers. It was voted: S -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burns)
Grant the request from the Center Café to extend their hours until 2:00 a.m. on December 31, 2019
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant the request from the Center Café to extend their hours until 2:00 a.m. on December 31, 2019. It was voted
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant the request from the Center Café to extend their hours until 2:00 a.m. on December 31, 2019. It was voted.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission for the use of the Library for the Wreath's Across Ceremony to be held on December 14", It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission for the use of the Library for the Wreath's Across Ceremony to be held on December 14", It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission for the use of the Library for the Wreath's Across Ceremony to be held on December 14", It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to the First Congregational Church to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from November 18 thru November 22 to advertise their Community Blood Drive to be held on November 21°...
First Congregational Church, Permission to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from November 18 thru November 22 to advertise their Community Blood Drive to be held on November 21* from 2 :00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 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 18 thru November 22 to advertise their Community Blood Drive to be held on November 21° from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed
“First Congregational Church, Permission to place four (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from November 18 thru November 22 to advertise their Community Blood Drive to be held on November 21* from 2 :00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 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 18 thru November 22 to advertise their Community Blood Drive to be held on November 21° from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -in Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
The Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Billerica adopted by the Board of Selectmen on July 21, 1936 and subsequent amendments thereto, be amended as follows: 1
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Billerica adopted by the Board of Selectmen on July 21, 1936 and subsequent amendments thereto, be amended as follows: 1. A thickly settled district at 25 mph on the following roadways in their entirety: Allard Way, Allendale Avenue, Bancroft Street, Beard Road, Beaumont Avenue, Bedford Street, Ben Place, Breckenridge Drive, Broad Street, Callahan Street, Cardington Avenue, Catherine Avenue, Chester Road, Chesterfield Avenue, Christina Avenue, Clarence Street, Covington Avenue, Cross Road, Crown Street, Crystal Street, Dale Street, Dee Dee Circle, Dillworth Street, Doherty Avenue, Dorsett Avenue, Egmont Avenue, Ellingwood Avenue, Endleigh Avenue, Ernest Road, Folger Street, Glenside Avenue, Glenvale Avenue, Highview Street, March Street, Maverick Circle, McHugh Avenue, Merle Way, Munroe Way, Neally Street, Nile Street, Orlando Court, Patrick Avenue, Pinedale Avenue, Pinehurst Avenue, Praise Street, Ridgeway Avenue, Savage Avenue, Shannon Road, Shaughnessy Lane, Stoney Brook Road, Summit Road, Valerie Avenue, William Road. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Billerica adopted by the Board of Selectmen on July 21, 1936 and subsequent amendments thereto, be amended as follows: 1. A thickly settled district at 25 mph on the following roadways in their entirety: Allard Way, Allendale Avenue, Bancroft Street, Beard Road, Beaumont Avenue, Bedford Street, Ben Place, Breckenridge Drive, Broad Street, Callahan Street, Cardington Avenue, Catherine Avenue, Chester Road, Chesterfield Avenue, Christina Avenue, Clarence Street, Covington Avenue, Cross Road, Crown Street, Crystal Street, Dale Street, Dee Dee Circle, Dillworth Street, Doherty Avenue, Dorsett Avenue, Egmont Avenue, Ellingwood Avenue, Endleigh Avenue, Ernest Road, Folger Street, Glenside Avenue, Glenvale Avenue, Highview Street, March Street, Maverick Circle, McHugh Avenue, Merle Way, Munroe Way, Neally Street, Nile Street, Orlando Court, Patrick Avenue, Pinedale Avenue, Pinehurst Avenue, Praise Street, Ridgeway Avenue, Savage Avenue, Shannon Road, Shaughnessy Lane, Stoney Brook Road, Summit Road, Valerie Avenue, William Road. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Billerica adopted by the Board of Selectmen on July 21, 1936 and subsequent amendments thereto, be amended as follows: 1. A twenty-four hour heavy commercial vehicle exclusion of vehicles in excess of two and one- half ton capacity on Alpine Street. 2. Exemptions-Part 1 of this Section shall not apply to heavy commercial vehicles going to or coming from places upon said street for the purpose of making deliveries of goods, materials or merchandise to, or similar collections from abutting land or buildings or adjoining streets or ways to which access cannot otherwise be gained; or to vehicles used in connection with the construction, maintenance and repair of said streets or public utilities therein; or to Federal, State, Municipal or public service corporation owned vehicles. it was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Billerica adopted by the Board of Selectmen on July 21, 1936 and subsequent amendments thereto, be amended as follows: 1. A twenty-four hour heavy commercial vehicle exclusion of vehicles in excess of two and one- half ton capacity on Alpine Street. 2. Exemptions-Part 1 of this Section shall not apply to heavy commercial vehicles going to or coming from places upon said street for the purpose of making deliveries of goods, materials or merchandise to, or similar collections from abutting land or buildings or adjoining streets or ways to which access cannot otherwise be gained; or to vehicles used in connection with the construction, maintenance and repair of said streets or public utilities therein; or to Federal, State, Municipal or public service corporation owned vehicles. it was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Accept the new employment contract for Mr. Curran as Town Manager on November 18, 2019 effective from January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Burns made a motion to accept the new employment contract for Mr. Curran as Town Manager on November 18, 2019 effective from January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. It was voted: 4-|n Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Recuse (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaThe minutes say Kimberly Conway stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Burns made a motion to accept the new employment contract for Mr. Curran as Town Manager on November 18, 2019 effective from January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. It was voted: 4-|n Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Recuse (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Burns)
Appoint Lawrence Norman as amember of the Scholarship Foundation Committee
Appointment Board of Selectmen -Scholarship Foundation Committee Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Lawrence Norman as amember of the Scholarship Foundation Committee. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed
“Appointment Board of Selectmen -Scholarship Foundation Committee Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Lawrence Norman as amember of the Scholarship Foundation Committee. 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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