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September 27, 2021
35 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list the four members present via Zoom and say Selectwoman Conway was out of town and unable to join. The attendance list does not include Kimberly Conway, who is counted absent.
Present: Daniel Burns, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: Kimberly Conway
Every vote, in order
CALL TO ORDER 7PM
Open public hearing at 7:13 PM
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open public hearing at 7:13 PM. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open public hearing at 7:13 PM. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman
Close the public hearing
He makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“He makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (second: Burrows)
Grant the change of hours Tues-Sat 11-9PM Sunday 12-9PM
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to grant the change of hours Tues-Sat 11-9PM Sunday 12-9PM. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to grant the change of hours Tues-Sat 11-9PM Sunday 12-9PM. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Adopt the housing productivity plan as presented
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adopt the housing productivity plan as presented. Vice Chair Deslaurier seconded. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adopt the housing productivity plan as presented. Vice Chair Deslaurier seconded. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve the August 23, 2021 meeting minutes as amended
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the August 23, 2021 meeting minutes as amended. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the August 23, 2021 meeting minutes as amended. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Middlesex 3
Middlesex 3
On the motion: Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier (to look at options)-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion: Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier (to look at options)-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).”
Recommend Article 1
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 1. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 1. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE
Recommend Article 2
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 2. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 2. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Present Article 3 as presented
Selectman Rosa makes a motion to present Article 3 as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa makes a motion to present Article 3 as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 4
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 4. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 4. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 5
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 5. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 5. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 12
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 12. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 12. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 21
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 21. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0}
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 21. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0}.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 24
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 24. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 24. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 25
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 25. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 25. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 26 as presented
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 26 as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 26 as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Burns-AYE
Recommend Article 27
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 27. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 27. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 28
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 28. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 28. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 29
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 29. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 29. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 30
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 30. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 30. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 33
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 33. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 33. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 34
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 34. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 34. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 35
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 35. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Destaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 35. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Destaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 36
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 36. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. j Roll call vote (4-0) Article 41 - Selectman Burrows says BEAM and Project Support cannot be connected.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 36. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. j Roll call vote (4-0) Article 41 - Selectman Burrows says BEAM and Project Support cannot be connected..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Withdraw Article 41
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to withdraw Article 41. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to withdraw Article 41. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board adopt the layout for Everett Farmer Rd as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board adopt the layout for Everett Farmer Rd as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board adopt the layout for Farmers Lane as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board adopt the layout for Farmers Lane as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board adopt the layout for Simmons Lane as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board adopt the layout for Simmons Lane as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 42
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 42. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 42. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 43
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 43. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to recommend Article 43. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Accept the change in officer for 99 Restaurants
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to accept the change in officer for 99 Restaurants. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Destaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to accept the change in officer for 99 Restaurants. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Destaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Adopt the resolution with the Hazardous Mitigation Committee
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adopt the resolution with the Hazardous Mitigation Committee. A meeting was held on May 27, 2020, Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adopt the resolution with the Hazardous Mitigation Committee. A meeting was held on May 27, 2020, Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve this festival as stated
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve this festival as stated. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve this festival as stated. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Declare Axis Communications is the proprietary Communications for PHR Project
Selectman Rosa makes a motion that the board declare Axis Communications is the proprietary Communications for PHR Project. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa makes a motion that the board declare Axis Communications is the proprietary Communications for PHR Project. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Adjourn
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE..” (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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