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December 21, 2020
14 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Burrows, Daniel Burns, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open public hearing for National Grid 30029554 Fahey Way -motion is
ANNOUNCEMENTS Vacancies on boards and committees (see attached) Fence Viewer, Scholarship Foundation Committee, Water/Sewer Oversight Board, Affordable Housing Trust PUBLIC HEARING Secretary Burns makes a motion to open public hearing for National Grid 30029554 Fahey Way -motion is seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa - AYE
From the minutes
“ANNOUNCEMENTS Vacancies on boards and committees (see attached) Fence Viewer, Scholarship Foundation Committee, Water/Sewer Oversight Board, Affordable Housing Trust PUBLIC HEARING Secretary Burns makes a motion to open public hearing for National Grid 30029554 Fahey Way -motion is seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa - AYE.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Close the public hearing
Secretary Burns makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
From the minutes
“Secretary Burns makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Approve National Grid 30029554 to move JO pole 1 on Fahey Way
Secretary Burns moves that the board approve National Grid 30029554 to move JO pole 1 on Fahey Way. Seconded by Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Desiaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
The minutes name the seconder as “Burrows”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Secretary Burns moves that the board approve National Grid 30029554 to move JO pole 1 on Fahey Way. Seconded by Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Desiaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Burns)
Open a Public Hearing with National Grid 29778223 Cardington Ave
PUBLIC HEARING Secretary Burns makes a motion to open a Public Hearing with National Grid 29778223 Cardington Ave. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARING Secretary Burns makes a motion to open a Public Hearing with National Grid 29778223 Cardington Ave. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Close the public hearing
Secretary Burns moves to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
From the minutes
“Secretary Burns moves to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Approve National Grid 29778223 Cardington Ave - 2 conduits
Secretary Burns makes a motion to approve National Grid 29778223 Cardington Ave - 2 conduits. Work must be done in conjunction with Pinehurst Fire Station Reconstruction Project. Motion seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Burns makes a motion to approve National Grid 29778223 Cardington Ave - 2 conduits. Work must be done in conjunction with Pinehurst Fire Station Reconstruction Project. Motion seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Accept the design of the Boat Launch
Secretary Burns makes a motion to accept the design of the Boat Launch. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-NO, Selectman Deslaurier-NO, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (3-2) Motion passes TOWN MANAGERS REPORT.
Yes: Burns, Burrows, RosaNo: Conway, Deslaurier
From the minutes
“Secretary Burns makes a motion to accept the design of the Boat Launch. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-NO, Selectman Deslaurier-NO, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (3-2) Motion passes TOWN MANAGERS REPORT..” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Transfer the license presently held by Alex Falzone to Ajay Matai - Cargotiator Auto Sales 1 Innis Drive
Mr. Dangora and Ajay Matai 1 Innis Dr. Secretary Burns moves that the board transfer the license presently held by Alex Falzone to Ajay Matai - Cargotiator Auto Sales 1 Innis Drive. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Mr. Dangora and Ajay Matai 1 Innis Dr. Secretary Burns moves that the board transfer the license presently held by Alex Falzone to Ajay Matai - Cargotiator Auto Sales 1 Innis Drive. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Approves the change in management for Homewood Suites 35 Middlesex Tnpke. to Andrew Smith
Secretary Burns moves that the select board approves the change in management for Homewood Suites 35 Middlesex Tnpke. to Andrew Smith. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Burns moves that the select board approves the change in management for Homewood Suites 35 Middlesex Tnpke. to Andrew Smith. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Approve and renew all licenses that are non alcoholic as listed
Secretary Burns moves that the select board approve and renew all licenses that are non alcoholic as listed. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Burns moves that the select board approve and renew all licenses that are non alcoholic as listed. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Approve and renew all licenses for restaurants
Secretary Burns makes a motion that the select board approve and renew all licenses for restaurants, Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman abstain-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (4-1) 1 absention Selectman Conway
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: ConwayThe roll call reads “Selectman abstain-AYE” and the count “Roll call vote (4-1) 1 absention Selectman Conway”; Kimberly Conway is shown abstaining and the four members named aye voting yes.
From the minutes
“Secretary Burns makes a motion that the select board approve and renew all licenses for restaurants, Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman abstain-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (4-1) 1 absention Selectman Conway.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Approve and renew the following licenses (scan in package store)
Secretary Burns makes a motion that the select board approve and renew the following licenses (scan in package store) Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-abstain, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (4-1) 1 abstention
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: ConwayThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“Secretary Burns makes a motion that the select board approve and renew the following licenses (scan in package store) Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-abstain, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (4-1) 1 abstention.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Approve and renew license #70 for Richdale Beer and Wine only until January 30, 2021
Selectman Conway Secretary Burns moves the board approve and renew license #70 for Richdale Beer and Wine only until January 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-abstain, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (4-1) 1 abstention
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: ConwayThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway Secretary Burns moves the board approve and renew license #70 for Richdale Beer and Wine only until January 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-abstain, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (4-1) 1 abstention.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Adjourn
Secretary Burns makes a motion to adjourn. Chairman Rosa wishes everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Selectman Burrows seconded the adjournment. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Burns makes a motion to adjourn. Chairman Rosa wishes everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Selectman Burrows seconded the adjournment. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
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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