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December 9, 2019
31 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
Every vote, in order
3 - In Favor 2 - Opposed (Selectmen Burns and Rosa)
The vote on Selectman Conway's motion was seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. It was voted: 3 - In Favor 2 - Opposed (Selectmen Burns and Rosa)
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, GirouxNo: Burns, RosaThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The vote on Selectman Conway's motion was seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. It was voted: 3 - In Favor 2 - Opposed (Selectmen Burns and Rosa).” (second: Deslaurier)
Approve the minutes of November 4, 2019
MINUTES Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of November 4, 2019. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“MINUTES Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of November 4, 2019. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Open the public hearing
Approximate Center Line of pole equals 20 feet, Plan #27816492-JO) Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 5-In Favor
From the minutes
“Approximate Center Line of pole equals 20 feet, Plan #27816492-JO) Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 5-In Favor.” (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 National Grid and Verizon New England permission, to install one (1) JO pole 78=50 and anchor with 20 feet lead (North) on Lexington Road
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant National Grid and Verizon New England permission, to install one (1) JO pole 78=50 and anchor with 20 feet lead (North) on Lexington Road. Approximate Center Line of pole equals 20 feet, Plan #27816492- JO}. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant National Grid and Verizon New England permission, to install one (1) JO pole 78=50 and anchor with 20 feet lead (North) on Lexington Road. Approximate Center Line of pole equals 20 feet, Plan #27816492- JO}. 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)
Grant permission to National Grid to install new manhole 601 approximately 50 feet south of the intersection of Middlesex Turnpike and Lexington Road
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Resa, made a motion to grant permission to National Grid to install new manhole 601 approximately 50 feet south of the intersection of Middlesex Turnpike and Lexington Road. Install conduit and primary conduit from pole 94 Middlesex Turnpike to pole 73 Lexington Road, Plan #27816492-UG contingent upon the recommendations of the DPW. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Resa, made a motion to grant permission to National Grid to install new manhole 601 approximately 50 feet south of the intersection of Middlesex Turnpike and Lexington Road. Install conduit and primary conduit from pole 94 Middlesex Turnpike to pole 73 Lexington Road, Plan #27816492-UG contingent upon the recommendations of the DPW. 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)
Grant permission to Verizon England and National Grid to install three (3) JO pole, #73,#74,#74-1 on Cook Street beginning at a point approximately 0 feet east of the centerline of intersection of...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to Verizon England and National Grid to install three (3) JO pole, #73,#74,#74-1 on Cook Street beginning at a point approximately 0 feet east of the centerline of intersection of Alexander Road and Cook Street and continuing approximately1579 +/- fee in an east direction, Extending pole line along Cook Street to serve 2 new homes, Plan # 28589282, contingent upon the recommendations of the DPW. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to Verizon England and National Grid to install three (3) JO pole, #73,#74,#74-1 on Cook Street beginning at a point approximately 0 feet east of the centerline of intersection of Alexander Road and Cook Street and continuing approximately1579 +/- fee in an east direction, Extending pole line along Cook Street to serve 2 new homes, Plan # 28589282, contingent upon the recommendations of the DPW. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing
(Plan4AQH9CT) Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“(Plan4AQH9CT) Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to open the public hearing. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
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 Plan # 4A0H9CT for Verizon contingent upon the DPW recommendations
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve Plan # 4A0H9CT for Verizon contingent upon the DPW recommendations. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve Plan # 4A0H9CT for Verizon contingent upon the DPW recommendations. 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)
Grant the transfer of a Restaurant All Alcoholic License from TK Boston LLC, d/b/a Tilted Kilt to Omkera, Inc., d/b/a as Casa De Greek for premises located at 15 Middlesex Turnpike
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant the transfer of a Restaurant All Alcoholic License from TK Boston LLC, d/b/a Tilted Kilt to Omkera, Inc., d/b/a as Casa De Greek for premises located at 15 Middlesex Turnpike. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant the transfer of a Restaurant All Alcoholic License from TK Boston LLC, d/b/a Tilted Kilt to Omkera, Inc., d/b/a as Casa De Greek for premises located at 15 Middlesex Turnpike. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion for the change of manager to Vischal Sharma for said facility, Casa De Greek Restaurant. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion for the change of manager to Vischal Sharma for said facility, Casa De Greek Restaurant. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 -Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion for the transfer of a Common Victualler License from the Tilted Kilt to Casa De Greek Restaurant. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion for the transfer of a Common Victualler License from the Tilted Kilt to Casa De Greek Restaurant. 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 the Verizon Cable Contract
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Verizon Cable Contract. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the Verizon Cable Contract. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
NEW BUSINESS
Grant Pinehurst Tavern, 768 Boston Road a 30 Day Restaurant All Alcoholic License and a Common Victualler License with the condition they meet the requirements outlined by the Fire Department by...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant Pinehurst Tavern, 768 Boston Road a 30 Day Restaurant All Alcoholic License and a Common Victualler License with the condition they meet the requirements outlined by the Fire Department by December 31, 2019. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant Pinehurst Tavern, 768 Boston Road a 30 Day Restaurant All Alcoholic License and a Common Victualler License with the condition they meet the requirements outlined by the Fire Department by December 31, 2019. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Issue a 30 Day Package Store All Alcoholic License and a Common Victualler License to Turnpike Market , 509 Middlesex Turnpike, with the condition that they enter into a payment agreement by...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to issue a 30 Day Package Store All Alcoholic License and a Common Victualler License to Turnpike Market , 509 Middlesex Turnpike, with the condition that they enter into a payment agreement by December 31, 2019. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to issue a 30 Day Package Store All Alcoholic License and a Common Victualler License to Turnpike Market , 509 Middlesex Turnpike, with the condition that they enter into a payment agreement by December 31, 2019. It was voted: 5 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Grant a 30 day Common Victualler License to Bella Pizza at 113 Boston Road, conditional upon them entering into a payment agreement before December 31, 2019
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant a 30 day Common Victualler License to Bella Pizza at 113 Boston Road, conditional upon them entering into a payment agreement before December 31, 2019. It was voted: 5 -In Favor O-- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant a 30 day Common Victualler License to Bella Pizza at 113 Boston Road, conditional upon them entering into a payment agreement before December 31, 2019. It was voted: 5 -In Favor O-- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
O-- Opposed
Approve all other licenses with the exception of the Alcchol Licenses and with the exception of licensees listed that were not renewing for the year 2020
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve all other licenses with the exception of the Alcchol Licenses and with the exception of licensees listed that were not renewing for the year 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve all other licenses with the exception of the Alcchol Licenses and with the exception of licensees listed that were not renewing for the year 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve all other alcohol licenses with the exception of those licensees listed that did not renew for the year 2020
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve all other alcohol licenses with the exception of those licensees listed that did not renew for the year 2020. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 ~ Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve all other alcohol licenses with the exception of those licensees listed that did not renew for the year 2020. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 ~ Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve a Proprietary Procurement RUBB facility as specified in the memo from Left Field, dated November 14, 2019
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve a Proprietary Procurement RUBB facility as specified in the memo from Left Field, dated November 14, 2019. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve a Proprietary Procurement RUBB facility as specified in the memo from Left Field, dated November 14, 2019. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the request of the Singles Squares Square Dance Club to place four (4) lawn signs on the Common from January 17 thru January 30, 2020 to advertise their Spring Class at the Billerica COA...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the request of the Singles Squares Square Dance Club to place four (4) lawn signs on the Common from January 17 thru January 30, 2020 to advertise their Spring Class at the Billerica COA on January 30, 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the request of the Singles Squares Square Dance Club to place four (4) lawn signs on the Common from January 17 thru January 30, 2020 to advertise their Spring Class at the Billerica COA on January 30, 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approval of Disclaimer of Acceptance
Appoint Ms. Melissa York as the new Manger for 99 Restaurant LLC, d/b/a 99 Restaurant, 160 Lexington Road for their Restaurant All Alcoholic License
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Ms. Melissa York as the new Manger for 99 Restaurant LLC, d/b/a 99 Restaurant, 160 Lexington Road for their Restaurant All Alcoholic License. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Ms. Melissa York as the new Manger for 99 Restaurant LLC, d/b/a 99 Restaurant, 160 Lexington Road for their Restaurant All Alcoholic License. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint Mr. Tony Ventresca, as the new Manager for the VFW Solomon Post 8819, 12 Phinney Street for their Club All Alcoholic License
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Mr. Tony Ventresca, as the new Manager for the VFW Solomon Post 8819, 12 Phinney Street for their Club All Alcoholic License. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Mr. Tony Ventresca, as the new Manager for the VFW Solomon Post 8819, 12 Phinney Street for their Club All Alcoholic License. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE December 16, 2019 - Work Session for Capital Needs January 6 and 27, 2020 ADJOUNRMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0-- Opposed
From the minutes
“MEETING SCHEDULE December 16, 2019 - Work Session for Capital Needs January 6 and 27, 2020 ADJOUNRMENT 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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