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September 13, 2021
22 recorded votes, 3 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
In attendance Chairman Dan Burns, Vice Chairman Andrew Deslaurier, Secretary
Appoint Matthew Ahern as an alternate to Billerica Historical Commission
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Matthew Ahern as an alternate to Billerica Historical Commission. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. 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 to appoint Matthew Ahern as an alternate to Billerica Historical Commission. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway -AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Matthew Ahern as an alternate to Billerica Historical Commission. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Destaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Matthew Ahern as an alternate to Billerica Historical Commission. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Destaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Appoint Maria Martin as a regular member to the Open Space & Recreation
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Maria Martin as a regular member to the Open Space & Recreation. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. 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 to appoint Maria Martin as a regular member to the Open Space & Recreation. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Close the Public Hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. 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 to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Grant an easement at 390 Boston Rd as submitted
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the board grant an easement at 390 Boston Rd as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. 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 board grant an easement at 390 Boston Rd as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Open public hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. 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 to open public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Close the public hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. 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 to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE. Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Approve installation of pole #7 at 7 Allenhurst Rd. per plan #30382867
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve installation of pole #7 at 7 Allenhurst Rd. per plan #30382867. 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 to approve installation of pole #7 at 7 Allenhurst Rd. per plan #30382867. 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)
Open the public hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE..” (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, 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 to close the public hearing. 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)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board grant a Class I! license to Carvana, LLC 9 Dunham Rd. Billerica, MA contingent upon the ZBA stipulations 1-5 and completion of the MA Application for license to buy & sell used vehicles. Hours of operation M-Saturday 8AM-8PM Closed Sundays. 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 a Class I! license to Carvana, LLC 9 Dunham Rd. Billerica, MA contingent upon the ZBA stipulations 1-5 and completion of the MA Application for license to buy & sell used vehicles. Hours of operation M-Saturday 8AM-8PM Closed Sundays. 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)
Open the public hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing. 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 to open the public hearing. 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)
Close the public hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AVYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll cal! vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AVYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll cal! vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board grant a 1 days liquor license to Billerica Pop Warner for their cornhole tournament September 25, 2021 @ 1 Ed Hayes Way from 1-9PM. Fee is waived. 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 a 1 days liquor license to Billerica Pop Warner for their cornhole tournament September 25, 2021 @ 1 Ed Hayes Way from 1-9PM. Fee is waived. 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)
Selectman Rosa makes a motion for the Select Board to have the town manager take the lead in researching a textile company for the town for recycling and report back. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-No, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-1)
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaNo: Deslaurier
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa makes a motion for the Select Board to have the town manager take the lead in researching a textile company for the town for recycling and report back. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-No, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-1).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Accept the minutes as amended from August 5, 2021
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to accept the minutes as amended from August 5, 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 to accept the minutes as amended from August 5, 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)
Accept the boards code of conduct as presented
Selectwoman Conway makes a motion to accept the boards code of conduct as presented. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-NO, Selectman Rosa-No, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-No Roll call vote (2-3)
Yes: Conway, DeslaurierNo: Burns, Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Conway makes a motion to accept the boards code of conduct as presented. Seconded by Selectman Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-NO, Selectman Rosa-No, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-No Roll call vote (2-3).” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Bike Path Update (see attached)
Bike Path Update (see attached)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board grant permission for the Library to put signs on the common for their annual book sale. 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 for the Library to put signs on the common for their annual book sale. 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)
Create a committee including all active members or honorary discharge to include all of the Veterans groups in Billerica
Selectman Rosa makes a motion to create a committee including all active members or honorary discharge to include all of the Veterans groups in Billerica. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa makes a motion to create a committee including all active members or honorary discharge to include all of the Veterans groups in Billerica. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Members
Hold a special town meeting within regular town meeting on October 5
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to hold a special town meeting within regular town meeting on October 5. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. 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, Deslaurier
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to hold a special town meeting within regular town meeting on October 5. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-NO, Vice Chair Deslaurier-NO, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (3-2).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Set Town Meeting at BMHS auditorium on October 5, 2021 at 7PM and continue until completion
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the Select Board set Town Meeting at BMHS auditorium on October 5, 2021 at 7PM and continue until completion. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. 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 Select Board set Town Meeting at BMHS auditorium on October 5, 2021 at 7PM and continue until completion. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE. Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Adjourn
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. 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 to adjourn. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (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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