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August 23, 2021
27 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Burrows, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Andrew Deslaurier, Daniel Burns
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Andrew Deslaurier left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Vote on motion - Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-NO, Vice Chair Deslaurier-NO, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (3-2}
Yes: Burns, Burrows, RosaNo: Conway, DeslaurierThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote on motion - Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-NO, Vice Chair Deslaurier-NO, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (3-2}.”
PUBLIC HEARING
Open the public hearing
Selectman Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0}
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0}.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
PUBLIC HEARING
Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (second: Deslaurier)
Selectman Rosa makes a motion for National Grid to install pole #6 for plan 2969573 at 5A Allenhurst Rd. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Rosa- AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier- AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa makes a motion for National Grid to install pole #6 for plan 2969573 at 5A Allenhurst Rd. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Rosa- AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier- AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Open public hearing for Crown Castle
Crown Castle-Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open public hearing for Crown Castle. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Selectmen Rosa-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Crown Castle-Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open public hearing for Crown Castle. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Selectmen Rosa-AYE, Chair 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 Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Grant permission to Crown Castie for installation of underground conduit placement as presented per site walk and a traffic officer on site at 5 Fortune Drive
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the board grant permission to Crown Castie for installation of underground conduit placement as presented per site walk and a traffic officer on site at 5 Fortune Drive. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AVE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the board grant permission to Crown Castie for installation of underground conduit placement as presented per site walk and a traffic officer on site at 5 Fortune Drive. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AVE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair 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 Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Grant National Grid to relocate 1 pole #1 on Sourgum St plan 30364940
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to grant National Grid to relocate 1 pole #1 on Sourgum St plan 30364940. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to grant National Grid to relocate 1 pole #1 on Sourgum St plan 30364940. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Open the public hearing for Jon Ryan's Pub 56 Chelmsford Rd alteration of premises
Rolj call vote (5-0) Selectman Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing for Jon Ryan's Pub 56 Chelmsford Rd alteration of premises. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Rolj call vote (5-0) Selectman Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing for Jon Ryan's Pub 56 Chelmsford Rd alteration of premises. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Jonathan Ryan representing Jon Ryans Pub looking to alter premises. Secretary
Close the public hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Jonathan Ryan representing Jon Ryans Pub looking to alter premises. Secretary
Secretary Rosa makes a motion for the board to approve the alteration of premises for Jon Ryan's Pub 56 Chelmsford Rd. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-abstain, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0) 1 abstention
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion for the board to approve the alteration of premises for Jon Ryan's Pub 56 Chelmsford Rd. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-abstain, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0) 1 abstention.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Open public hearing for National Grid - grant of easement @ 390 Boston Rd WR29983027
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open public hearing for National Grid - grant of easement @ 390 Boston Rd WR29983027. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open public hearing for National Grid - grant of easement @ 390 Boston Rd WR29983027. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
The public hearing for 390 Boston Rd is moved to 7PM on September 13, 2021
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the public hearing for 390 Boston Rd is moved to 7PM on September 13, 2021. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the public hearing for 390 Boston Rd is moved to 7PM on September 13, 2021. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Proclamation in remembrance of September 11, 2001 submitted by Stephen
Proclamation in remembrance of September 11, 2001 submitted by Stephen
Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE. Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE. Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (second: Deslaurier)
Make George Simolaris a regular member of the Billerica Historic District
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the board make George Simolaris a regular member of the Billerica Historic District. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-NO, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (3-1)
Yes: Burns, Burrows, RosaNo: ConwayThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the board make George Simolaris a regular member of the Billerica Historic District. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-NO, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (3-1).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Appoint Mary Jones toa position on Historic Society as a full member
Chairman of Middlesex Canal Commission, NE Early American industrial Arts Association, VP of Historical Society, etc. Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Mary Jones toa position on Historic Society as a full member. Seconded by Selectwoman Conway. Selectman Burrows-NO, Selectwoman Conway - AYE, Selectman Rosa-NO, Chairman Burns- NO. Roll call vote (1-3)
Yes: ConwayNo: Burns, Burrows, RosaAndrew Deslaurier had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Chairman of Middlesex Canal Commission, NE Early American industrial Arts Association, VP of Historical Society, etc. Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Mary Jones toa position on Historic Society as a full member. Seconded by Selectwoman Conway. Selectman Burrows-NO, Selectwoman Conway - AYE, Selectman Rosa-NO, Chairman Burns- NO. Roll call vote (1-3).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)
Make Mary Jones as alternate to Historic Society
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to make Mary Jones as alternate to Historic Society. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaAndrew Deslaurier had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to make Mary Jones as alternate to Historic Society. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Appoint Richard Hawes as a full member of the Historic Society
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Richard Hawes as a full member of the Historic Society. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaAndrew Deslaurier had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Richard Hawes as a full member of the Historic Society. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Appoint David Gagliardi as an alternate to the Historic Society
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that they appoint David Gagliardi as an alternate to the Historic Society. Seconded by Selectwoman Conway. Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-NO, Selectman Rosa-NO, Chairman Burns-NO Roll call vote (1-3)
Yes: ConwayNo: Burns, Burrows, RosaAndrew Deslaurier had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion that they appoint David Gagliardi as an alternate to the Historic Society. Seconded by Selectwoman Conway. Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-NO, Selectman Rosa-NO, Chairman Burns-NO Roll call vote (1-3).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)
Appoint Michele DeParasis to Historic Commission
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Michele DeParasis to Historic Commission. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Michele DeParasis to Historic Commission. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Reappoint Michael Haines as Tree Warden
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to reappoint Michael Haines as Tree Warden. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns- AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to reappoint Michael Haines as Tree Warden. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns- AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
OLD BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board grant permission to the VFW Eggo Post 2597 to conduct a road race Sunday, September 26, 2021 @ 104 Boston Rd (Moose Club) from 10AM-2PM. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board grant permission to the VFW Eggo Post 2597 to conduct a road race Sunday, September 26, 2021 @ 104 Boston Rd (Moose Club) from 10AM-2PM. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Hybrid Meeting
Vote to acquire 367 Boston Rd for $95,000.00 and authorize TM on behalf of Select Board to purchase the property
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to vote to acquire 367 Boston Rd for $95,000.00 and authorize TM on behalf of Select Board to purchase the property. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to vote to acquire 367 Boston Rd for $95,000.00 and authorize TM on behalf of Select Board to purchase the property. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Give up this house to be purchased
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to give up this house to be purchased. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Vice Chairman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to give up this house to be purchased. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Vice Chairman Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Article 23 - Fund Billerica Public Schools comprehensive facilities study
Article 23 - Fund Billerica Public Schools comprehensive facilities study
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve the preliminary warrant as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve the preliminary warrant as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board goes into Executive Session to discuss strategy of a personnel matter that may have a detrimental effect with regards to government litigation if it was held in an open meeting. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-abstain, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0) 1 abstention
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board goes into Executive Session to discuss strategy of a personnel matter that may have a detrimental effect with regards to government litigation if it was held in an open meeting. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-abstain, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0) 1 abstention.” (Motion: Rosa, 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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