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October 18, 2021
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Daniel Burns, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows, Kimberly Conway
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Appoint David Isabelle as a regular member to Cultural Council
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint David Isabelle as a regular member to Cultural Council. Seconded by Chairman Burns. 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 appoint David Isabelle as a regular member to Cultural Council. Seconded by Chairman Burns. Selectman Burrows- AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burns)
Public Hearing
Open the public hearing
Secretary 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
“Secretary 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)
Close the public hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. 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 Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Public Hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion Select Board grant National Grid permission to install pole 9-50, WR#30372507 @ 31 High St. and to have 2 detail officers on scene and compliant with DPW comments. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Sele4ctman 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 Select Board grant National Grid permission to install pole 9-50, WR#30372507 @ 31 High St. and to have 2 detail officers on scene and compliant with DPW comments. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Sele4ctman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE,Selectman Rosa-AYE,Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE,Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Put a letter into Mr. Grants personnel file
Vice Chair Deslaurier makes a motion to put a letter into Mr. Grants personnel file. Seconded by Selectman Rosa. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Deslaurier makes a motion to put a letter into Mr. Grants personnel file. Seconded by Selectman Rosa. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Certify to approve re- districting plan submitted by Town Clerk, Shirley Schult
(5-) Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the Select Board certify to approve re- districting plan submitted by Town Clerk, Shirley Schult. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns- AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“(5-) Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the Select Board certify to approve re- districting plan submitted by Town Clerk, Shirley Schult. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns- AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
COVID 19 Update
Make November Indigenous Peoples Month and invite Chief Gray to come to Billerica Library to have a forum for education
Selectman Burrows makes a motion to make November Indigenous Peoples Month and invite Chief Gray to come to Billerica Library to have a forum for education. Seconded by Chairman Burns. Selectman Rosa speaks on not changing Columbus Day. 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 Burrows makes a motion to make November Indigenous Peoples Month and invite Chief Gray to come to Billerica Library to have a forum for education. Seconded by Chairman Burns. Selectman Rosa speaks on not changing Columbus Day. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Burrows, second: Burns)
Celebrate October 27 as Sons of {taly Day in Billerica
Selectman Burrows wants to make a motion to celebrate October 27 as Sons of {taly Day in Billerica. Selectman Rosa says former Selectman Correnti already has made October Italian Month but flagged hasn't been put up. Can we check into that? Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns- AYE
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Selectman Burrows wants to make a motion to celebrate October 27 as Sons of {taly Day in Billerica. Selectman Rosa says former Selectman Correnti already has made October Italian Month but flagged hasn't been put up. Can we check into that? Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns- AYE.” (second: Deslaurier)
Permit Billerica Pop Warner to conduct a Boot Drive in Billerica Center Sat Nov 27 from 8-3PM and touch base with BPD
Rolt call vote (5-0) Secretary Rosa makes a motion to permit Billerica Pop Warner to conduct a Boot Drive in Billerica Center Sat Nov 27 from 8-3PM and touch base with BPD. 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
“Rolt call vote (5-0) Secretary Rosa makes a motion to permit Billerica Pop Warner to conduct a Boot Drive in Billerica Center Sat Nov 27 from 8-3PM and touch base with BPD. 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)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Selectman Rosa makes a motion the Select Board grant permission to the Library Foundation to plant a tree in front of Billerica Public Library. 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 the Select Board grant permission to the Library Foundation to plant a tree in front of Billerica Public Library. 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)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board waive the 2022 renewal fees the same as was done in 2021 for local businesses. Seconded by Vice Chair Desiaurier. 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 Select Board waive the 2022 renewal fees the same as was done in 2021 for local businesses. Seconded by Vice Chair Desiaurier. 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 Billerica Holiday Festival to use town property, town common, Billerica Public Library and COA lawn and parking lots on Saturday, Nov 6, 2021 to set up for Holiday Festival
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to grant permission to Billerica Holiday Festival to use town property, town common, Billerica Public Library and COA lawn and parking lots on Saturday, Nov 6, 2021 to set up for Holiday Festival. John Gagliardi Vice Chair of Holiday Festival speaking that he appreciates the support of the board. People can go online and donate. The lights gets lit by donations only. 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 grant permission to Billerica Holiday Festival to use town property, town common, Billerica Public Library and COA lawn and parking lots on Saturday, Nov 6, 2021 to set up for Holiday Festival. John Gagliardi Vice Chair of Holiday Festival speaking that he appreciates the support of the board. People can go online and donate. The lights gets lit by donations only. 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)
Adjourn
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)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“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).” (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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