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October 4, 2021
2 meetings this evening, 13 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Daniel Burns, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, Kimberly Conway, John Burrows
Absent: None
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
BILLERICA SELECT BOARD
Appoint Philip Doiron as a regular member of the COA
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the board appoint Philip Doiron as a regular member of the COA. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the board appoint Philip Doiron as a regular member of the COA. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint Isabelle Reardon as a regular member of the Middlesex Canal Commission
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the board appoint Isabelle Reardon as a regular member of the Middlesex Canal Commission. 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 that the board appoint Isabelle Reardon as a regular member of the Middlesex Canal Commission. 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)
Open the public hearing for Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood 420 Boston Rd requesting a change of ownership and hours
1 = Public Hearing Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing for Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood 420 Boston Rd requesting a change of ownership and hours. 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
“1 = Public Hearing Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing for Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood 420 Boston Rd requesting a change of ownership and hours. 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
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)
Public Hearing
The staff are staying on, Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board grant a change of license from Liberty Bell Roast Beef, Seafood and Pizza to Emmanuel Liberty, LLC dba Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood 420 Boston Rd Billerica, MA. Manager Sidnei Eleoterio and hours of operation will be M-W 10-9PM, Thursday and Friday 10-9PM Saturday 10-10PM and Sunday 10-9PM. 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
“The staff are staying on, Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board grant a change of license from Liberty Bell Roast Beef, Seafood and Pizza to Emmanuel Liberty, LLC dba Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood 420 Boston Rd Billerica, MA. Manager Sidnei Eleoterio and hours of operation will be M-W 10-9PM, Thursday and Friday 10-9PM Saturday 10-10PM and Sunday 10-9PM. 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)
Billerica Advisory Committee (see attached)
Approve the High School Advisory of Billerica
She makes a motion to approve the High School Advisory of Billerica. Selectwoman Conway, Selectman Burrows and Clancy would be advisors. This will include all Billerica students. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway- AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
The motion was made by She, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“She makes a motion to approve the High School Advisory of Billerica. Selectwoman Conway, Selectman Burrows and Clancy would be advisors. This will include all Billerica students. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway- AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (second: Deslaurier)
Billerica Advisory Committee (see attached)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board adopt the Town of Billerica Rules & Regulations Adult Use Marijuana establishment for medical marijuana rules and regulations as presented here tonight and entered into our policies and procedures book. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-abstain, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Rol! call vote (4-0-1 abstention} Town Managers Report {see attached) Facilities Consolidation Selectman Burrows says Mr. Scalese does an incredible job.
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board adopt the Town of Billerica Rules & Regulations Adult Use Marijuana establishment for medical marijuana rules and regulations as presented here tonight and entered into our policies and procedures book. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-abstain, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Rol! call vote (4-0-1 abstention} Town Managers Report {see attached) Facilities Consolidation Selectman Burrows says Mr. Scalese does an incredible job..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
COVID 19 Update
COVID 19 Update
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board approve the TurkeyTrot/Walk for Billerica Education Sunday Nov 14, 2021 beginning at 11AM. 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 the board approve the TurkeyTrot/Walk for Billerica Education Sunday Nov 14, 2021 beginning at 11AM. 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)
Allow lawn signs on common for Turkey/Trot beginning Nov 1 2021
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to allow lawn signs on common for Turkey/Trot beginning Nov 1 2021. 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 allow lawn signs on common for Turkey/Trot beginning Nov 1 2021. 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)
COVID 19 Update
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board grant permission to the Billerica Substance Abuse Prevention Committee to put up signs on Billerica common starting Oct 8- 20, 2021. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board grant permission to the Billerica Substance Abuse Prevention Committee to put up signs on Billerica common starting Oct 8- 20, 2021. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Adjourn
Textile Recycling Update - Town Manager John Curran comments he is talking with a few companies and will get back to the board for the October 18, 2021 meeting Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. 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
“Textile Recycling Update - Town Manager John Curran comments he is talking with a few companies and will get back to the board for the October 18, 2021 meeting Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. 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)
Billerica Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Daniel Burns, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, Kimberly Conway, John Burrows
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
BILLERICA SELECT BOARD AND BILLERICA HOUSING AUTHORITY
Have Select Board appoint John Saulnier to BHA
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to have Select Board appoint John Saulnier to BHA. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to have Select Board appoint John Saulnier to BHA. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Adjourn
Moved and seconded by Commissioners O'Donnell, Parker and Conway. Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. 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)
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. It was seconded by Commissioners O'Donnell, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Moved and seconded by Commissioners O'Donnell, Parker and Conway. Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. 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)
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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