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January 6, 2020
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Andrew Deslaurier, who is counted absent.
Present: Edward Giroux, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns
Absent: Andrew Deslaurier
Every vote, in order
JANAURY 6, 2020 -2
4 - In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Destaurier}
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, to accept the minutes of November 18, 2019 as amended. It was voted: 4 - In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Destaurier}
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, to accept the minutes of November 18, 2019 as amended. It was voted: 4 - In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Destaurier}.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
F. National Grid/Verizon-Tomahawk Drive Tomahawk Drive-National Grid to install
Open the public hearing It was voted: 4- In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Deslaurier}
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing It was voted: 4- In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Deslaurier}
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the public hearing It was voted: 4- In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Deslaurier}.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the Public Hearing It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent
Selectman Rosa stated that the public hearing covered all petitions so if anyone wished to speak now would be the time Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa stated that the public hearing covered all petitions so if anyone wished to speak now would be the time Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P2-50 contingent upon Water and Sewer Department walking the lines
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P2-50 contingent upon Water and Sewer Department walking the lines. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P2-50 contingent upon Water and Sewer Department walking the lines. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P4-50 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P4-50 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P4-50 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P6-50 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines and transferring the fire hydrant markings
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P6-50 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines and transferring the fire hydrant markings. It was voted: 4 -In Favor
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P6-50 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines and transferring the fire hydrant markings. It was voted: 4 -In Favor.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
QO - Opposed
Approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P7 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines and transferring fire hydrant markings
QO - Opposed 1 - Absent Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P7 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines and transferring fire hydrant markings. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent
From the minutes
“QO - Opposed 1 - Absent Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P7 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines and transferring fire hydrant markings. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P8 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P8 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan #27991946-P8 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive , Plan # 27991946-P8-50 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive , Plan # 27991946-P8-50 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines. It was voted: 4-in Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive , Plan # 27991946-P8-50 contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines. It was voted: 4-in Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan # 27991946-P8-51, contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan # 27991946-P8-51, contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid/Verizon/Tomahawk Drive, Plan # 27991946-P8-51, contingent upon the Water and Sewer Department walking the lines. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Pursuant to the authorization voted on October 3, 2019, under Article 39 of the Annual Fall Town Meeting, | move that the Board approve and adopt an order of taking in the form presented to...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion that pursuant to the authorization voted on October 3, 2019, under Article 39 of the Annual Fall Town Meeting, | move that the Board approve and adopt an order of taking in the form presented to acquire permanent easements for public way purpose within the layouts of thirteen ways as set forth therein, and to award SO in damages for said taking. Town Counsel will confirm the Schedule of Owners prior to recording. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 0- Opposed 1 - Absent
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Edward Giroux, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa and Daniel Burns). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion that pursuant to the authorization voted on October 3, 2019, under Article 39 of the Annual Fall Town Meeting, | move that the Board approve and adopt an order of taking in the form presented to acquire permanent easements for public way purpose within the layouts of thirteen ways as set forth therein, and to award SO in damages for said taking. Town Counsel will confirm the Schedule of Owners prior to recording. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 0- Opposed 1 - Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Burns)
Rosa)
Approve Bella Pizza for a 2020 Common Victualler License
Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve Bella Pizza for a 2020 Common Victualler License. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Deslaurier)
The minutes name Michael Rosa as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve Bella Pizza for a 2020 Common Victualler License. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Deslaurier).” (Motion: Rosa)
Approve Turnpike Market for a 2020 Package Store All Alcoholic License and a Common Victualler License
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve Turnpike Market for a 2020 Package Store All Alcoholic License and a Common Victualler License. It was voted: 3 - In Favor 0 ~ Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Deslaurier} 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Burns, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve Turnpike Market for a 2020 Package Store All Alcoholic License and a Common Victualler License. It was voted: 3 - In Favor 0 ~ Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Deslaurier} 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve Pinehurst Tavern for a 2020 Restaurant All Alcoholic License, Common Victualler License, and Weekday Entertainment License
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve Pinehurst Tavern for a 2020 Restaurant All Alcoholic License, Common Victualler License, and Weekday Entertainment License. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Deslaurier) 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Burns, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve Pinehurst Tavern for a 2020 Restaurant All Alcoholic License, Common Victualler License, and Weekday Entertainment License. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed 1 - Absent (Selectman Deslaurier) 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Renewal of Interim Municipal Agreement with Burlington
Approve the agreement between the Town of Billerica and the Town off Burlington for mutual assistance with respect to the provision of emergency drinking water supply
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the agreement between the Town of Billerica and the Town off Burlington for mutual assistance with respect to the provision of emergency drinking water supply. Selectman Rosa asked about including language relative to e-mail requests. Mr. Curran stated it would have to be re-voted. The vote on Selectman Conway's motion was: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the agreement between the Town of Billerica and the Town off Burlington for mutual assistance with respect to the provision of emergency drinking water supply. Selectman Rosa asked about including language relative to e-mail requests. Mr. Curran stated it would have to be re-voted. The vote on Selectman Conway's motion was: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Burns)
Approve the request of the Council on Aging to place 4 lawn signs in the center from April 1 through June 30, 2020 and from September 8 through November 30, 2020
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Council on Aging to place 4 lawn signs in the center from April 1 through June 30, 2020 and from September 8 through November 30, 2020. It was voted: 4---In Favor 0 -- Opposed 1- Absent
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Council on Aging to place 4 lawn signs in the center from April 1 through June 30, 2020 and from September 8 through November 30, 2020. It was voted: 4---In Favor 0 -- Opposed 1- Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint Martha Ho to the Billerica Arts Council It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent
Appointments - Board of Selectmen -Arts Council Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Martha Ho to the Billerica Arts Council It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent
From the minutes
“Appointments - Board of Selectmen -Arts Council Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Martha Ho to the Billerica Arts Council It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the disclaimer of acceptance for a faulty deed on Tax Title Land as presented
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the disclaimer of acceptance for a faulty deed on Tax Title Land as presented. it was voted: 4 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the disclaimer of acceptance for a faulty deed on Tax Title Land as presented. it was voted: 4 -- In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
MEETING SCHEDULE
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE February 3 and 24, 2020 ADJOURNMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent
From the minutes
“MEETING SCHEDULE February 3 and 24, 2020 ADJOURNMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Absent.” (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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