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May 24, 2021
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Daniel Burns, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, Kimberly Conway, John Burrows
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Chairman Burns read the proclamation and Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board approves this proclamation. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Chairman Burns read the proclamation and Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board approves this proclamation. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve that request
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve that request. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve that request. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman
Open the public hearing @ 7:12PM
PUBLIC HEARING Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing @ 7:12PM. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE. Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARING Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing @ 7:12PM. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE. Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board close the public hearing for National Grid-#5 Brick Kiln Rd. (30318024). Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board close the public hearing for National Grid-#5 Brick Kiln Rd. (30318024). Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve work to be done at #5 Brick Kiln Rd. (30318024) adding 2JO poles 4-50 and 4-51 - starting after 10AM, identifying water main and do not place any poles within 5' of main
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the board approve work to be done at #5 Brick Kiln Rd. (30318024) adding 2JO poles 4-50 and 4-51 - starting after 10AM, identifying water main and do not place any poles within 5' of main. National Grid is not to proceed until Billerica and Chelmsford DPW mark out the lines. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway- AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0}
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the board approve work to be done at #5 Brick Kiln Rd. (30318024) adding 2JO poles 4-50 and 4-51 - starting after 10AM, identifying water main and do not place any poles within 5' of main. National Grid is not to proceed until Billerica and Chelmsford DPW mark out the lines. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway- AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0}.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Open a public hearing for High Octane Harley Davidson @ 7:23PM requesting an outdoor entertainment license
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open a public hearing for High Octane Harley Davidson @ 7:23PM requesting an outdoor entertainment license. Ms Jane Gac is here from Harley Davidson. Seconded by Selectman Desiaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open a public hearing for High Octane Harley Davidson @ 7:23PM requesting an outdoor entertainment license. Ms Jane Gac is here from Harley Davidson. Seconded by Selectman Desiaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Close the public hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-abstain, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Conway-abstain, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Approve a change to hours which will now be 11AM - 8:30 PM weekdays and Saturdays for outdoor entertainment
(4-0-1 abstention) Selectman Rosa makes a motion to approve a change to hours which will now be 11AM - 8:30 PM weekdays and Saturdays for outdoor entertainment. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier-AYE Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-abstain, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“(4-0-1 abstention) Selectman Rosa makes a motion to approve a change to hours which will now be 11AM - 8:30 PM weekdays and Saturdays for outdoor entertainment. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier-AYE Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-abstain, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve minutes of April 26, 2021 as presented
(4-0-1 abstention) Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve minutes of April 26, 2021 as presented. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0}
From the minutes
“(4-0-1 abstention) Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve minutes of April 26, 2021 as presented. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0}.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approved minutes of May 10
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approved minutes of May 10. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway- AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Conway-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
The roll call does not list Daniel Burns, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name John Burrows (yes), Kimberly Conway (yes), Michael Rosa (yes) and Andrew Deslaurier (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approved minutes of May 10. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway- AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Conway-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Digitizing of Annual Reports
Digitizing of Annual Reports
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve the order of taking for Rocky Ledge Sewer Easement abutting Rocky Ledge and Fenner Street with zero damages of said taking. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows- AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve the order of taking for Rocky Ledge Sewer Easement abutting Rocky Ledge and Fenner Street with zero damages of said taking. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows- AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Makes a licensing agreement between Town of Billerica and National Grid at 70 Letchworth Ave
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that Select Board makes a licensing agreement between Town of Billerica and National Grid at 70 Letchworth Ave. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0}
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion that Select Board makes a licensing agreement between Town of Billerica and National Grid at 70 Letchworth Ave. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0}.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Grant a One Day Special license at 11 Springwell Rd for a DJ at her home
Selectman Rosa makes a motion that the Select Board grant a One Day Special license at 11 Springwell Rd for a DJ at her home. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
The roll call does not list Daniel Burns, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name John Burrows (yes), Kimberly Conway (yes), Michael Rosa (yes) and Andrew Deslaurier (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa makes a motion that the Select Board grant a One Day Special license at 11 Springwell Rd for a DJ at her home. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Digitizing of Annual Reports
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board send a letter of support for NMCOG-EDA program. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows- AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board send a letter of support for NMCOG-EDA program. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows- AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Grant permission to raise the Indian Flag at Billerica Public Library on August 14 to celebrate India's 75" anniversary as a country
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to grant permission to raise the Indian Flag at Billerica Public Library on August 14 to celebrate India's 75" anniversary as a country. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows- AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll Call Vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to grant permission to raise the Indian Flag at Billerica Public Library on August 14 to celebrate India's 75" anniversary as a country. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows- AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll Call Vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE June 7 and 21 Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“MEETING SCHEDULE June 7 and 21 Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
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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