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June 21, 2021
23 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns, Andrew Deslaurier, John Burrows
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve change of manager
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve change of manager. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway - Aye, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve change of manager. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway - Aye, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve easement @ 832 Boston Rd
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve easement @ 832 Boston Rd. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve easement @ 832 Boston Rd. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
PRESENTATION (SEE ATTACHED)
PRESENTATION (SEE ATTACHED)
OLD BUSINESS (SEE ATTACHED) BOS Policies Relating to Minimum Mandatory Conditions - 3" reading (Contractor Insurance Policy) Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns- Aye, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“OLD BUSINESS (SEE ATTACHED) BOS Policies Relating to Minimum Mandatory Conditions - 3" reading (Contractor Insurance Policy) Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns- Aye, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (second: Deslaurier)
Approve lawn signs
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve lawn signs. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burns Roll call vote (5-0) Distribution of Community Funds checks delayed until next meeting August 23, 2021 4 Paws in Action $1,000.
The roll call does not list Daniel Burns and John Burrows, who were at the meeting, so they are left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name 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 approve lawn signs. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burns Roll call vote (5-0) Distribution of Community Funds checks delayed until next meeting August 23, 2021 4 Paws in Action $1,000..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
PRESENTATION (SEE ATTACHED)
Secretary Rosa would like to invite EINK to the next meeting on August 23, 2021 to distribute checks Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa would like to invite EINK to the next meeting on August 23, 2021 to distribute checks Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (second: Deslaurier)
Appoint Ben Perry to Cultural Council
NOT QUALITY VIDEO Appointments of Boards and Committees (no interview required) Cultural Council - Benjamin Perry Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Ben Perry to Cultural Council. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“NOT QUALITY VIDEO Appointments of Boards and Committees (no interview required) Cultural Council - Benjamin Perry Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Ben Perry to Cultural Council. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint above to Billerica Scholarship Committee
Billerica Scholarship Committee - James Gately, Patricia Membrino, James Spinale, Tracy DeJoy Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint above to Billerica Scholarship Committee. Seconded By Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Billerica Scholarship Committee - James Gately, Patricia Membrino, James Spinale, Tracy DeJoy Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint above to Billerica Scholarship Committee. Seconded By Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint James O'Donnell to Cemetery Commission
Cemetery Commission-James O'Donnell Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint James O'Donnell to Cemetery Commission. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Cemetery Commission-James O'Donnell Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint James O'Donnell to Cemetery Commission. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint Richard Settle as Constable
Constable (Bonded)- Richard Settle Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Richard Settle as Constable. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote {5-0}
From the minutes
“Constable (Bonded)- Richard Settle Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Richard Settle as Constable. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote {5-0}.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint above as Constables
Constable (Town Appointed) - Steven Elmore, Dwayne Eidens, John Gray, Jr. Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint above as Constables. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Constable (Town Appointed) - Steven Elmore, Dwayne Eidens, John Gray, Jr. Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint above as Constables. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint above to Council on Aging
Council on Aging-Mary Riley, Richard Carroll Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint above to Council on Aging. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Council on Aging-Mary Riley, Richard Carroll Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint above to Council on Aging. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Council on Aging-Mary Riley, Richard Carroll
Appoint Donna Gorzela to Disability Commission
Disability Commission-Donna Gerzela Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Donna Gorzela to Disability Commission. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Disability Commission-Donna Gerzela Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Donna Gorzela to Disability Commission. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint Kevin Heffernan and Daniel Burns to High School Building Committee
High School Building Committee-Kevin Heffernan, Daniel Burns Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Kevin Heffernan and Daniel Burns to High School Building Committee. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“High School Building Committee-Kevin Heffernan, Daniel Burns Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Kevin Heffernan and Daniel Burns to High School Building Committee. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint Matt Hrono and Alec Ingraham to the Historic Commission
Historic Commission-Matt Hrono, Alec Ingraham Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Matt Hrono and Alec Ingraham to the Historic Commission. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Historic Commission-Matt Hrono, Alec Ingraham Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Matt Hrono and Alec Ingraham to the Historic Commission. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint above to Middlesex Canal Commission
Middlesex Canal Commission-Alec Ingraham, Debra Fox, Richard Hawes Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint above to Middlesex Canal Commission, Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Middlesex Canal Commission-Alec Ingraham, Debra Fox, Richard Hawes Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint above to Middlesex Canal Commission, Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint Catherine Shubin to Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
Municipal Affordable Housing Trust-Catherine Shubin Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Catherine Shubin to Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Resa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Municipal Affordable Housing Trust-Catherine Shubin Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Catherine Shubin to Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Resa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE
Appoint Catherine Shubin to Open Space & Recreation Committee
Open Space & Recreation Committee-Catherine Shubin Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Catherine Shubin to Open Space & Recreation Committee. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Open Space & Recreation Committee-Catherine Shubin Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Catherine Shubin to Open Space & Recreation Committee. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint Ken Glasser and Kelley Sardina to Traffic Management Committee
Traffic Management Committee-Ken Glasser (nutting lake and south) Kelley Sardina (east) Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Ken Glasser and Kelley Sardina to Traffic Management Committee. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
The roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name Kimberly Conway (yes), Michael Rosa (yes), Daniel Burns (yes) and John Burrows (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Traffic Management Committee-Ken Glasser (nutting lake and south) Kelley Sardina (east) Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Ken Glasser and Kelley Sardina to Traffic Management Committee. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE
Appoint Darlene Torre to Substance Abuse Committee
Substance Abuse Committee-Darlene Torre Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Darlene Torre to Substance Abuse Committee. Seconded By Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Substance Abuse Committee-Darlene Torre Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Darlene Torre to Substance Abuse Committee. Seconded By Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE
Appoint Frederick Liberatore and John Faria to Water/Sewer Oversight Committee
Water/Sewer Oversight Committee-Frederick Liberatore, John Faria Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Frederick Liberatore and John Faria to Water/Sewer Oversight Committee. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Water/Sewer Oversight Committee-Frederick Liberatore, John Faria Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Frederick Liberatore and John Faria to Water/Sewer Oversight Committee. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE
Appoint Elizabeth Gallagher and Paul Hayes to Conservation Commission
THE ABOVE WATER/SEWER COMMITTEE WAS NOT ON VIDEO - TECHNICAL ISSUES OFF AND ON DURING THE ENTIRE MEETING Appointments that require interviews Conservation Commission-Elizabeth Gallagher, Paul Hayes Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Elizabeth Gallagher and Paul Hayes to Conservation Commission. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0}
From the minutes
“THE ABOVE WATER/SEWER COMMITTEE WAS NOT ON VIDEO - TECHNICAL ISSUES OFF AND ON DURING THE ENTIRE MEETING Appointments that require interviews Conservation Commission-Elizabeth Gallagher, Paul Hayes Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Elizabeth Gallagher and Paul Hayes to Conservation Commission. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (5-0}.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Zoning Board of Appeals-Anupam Wali, Robert Accomando
Appoint Anupam Wali and Robert Accomando to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals-Anupam Wali, Robert Accomando Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Anupam Wali and Robert Accomando to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-No, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Destaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (4-1)
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, DeslaurierNo: Rosa
From the minutes
“Zoning Board of Appeals-Anupam Wali, Robert Accomando Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Anupam Wali and Robert Accomando to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-No, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Destaurier-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE Roll call vote (4-1).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Adjourn
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Selectman Destlaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows Roll call vote (5-0} MEETING SCHEDULE
The roll call does not list John Burrows, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name Kimberly Conway (yes), Michael Rosa (yes), Andrew Deslaurier (yes) and Daniel Burns (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Selectman Destlaurier. Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Burns-AYE, Selectman Burrows Roll call vote (5-0} MEETING SCHEDULE.” (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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