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December 20, 2021
17 recorded votes, 6 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:
- Kimberly Conway stepped out of the meeting for part of it.
- Kimberly Conway stepped out of the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Appoint Christina Hansford (Shawsheen Tech) to Billerica Youth Advisory Committee
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Christina Hansford (Shawsheen Tech) to Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-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 Christina Hansford (Shawsheen Tech) to Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Appoint Sylvia Reveley from Innovation Academy to Billerica Youth Advisory Committee as a regular member
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Sylvia Reveley from Innovation Academy to Billerica Youth Advisory Committee as a regular member. Seconded by Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0)
The minutes name the seconder as “Burrows”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Sylvia Reveley from Innovation Academy to Billerica Youth Advisory Committee as a regular member. Seconded by Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa)
Appoint Grace Carter as an alternate member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Grace Carter as an alternate member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. 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 appoint Grace Carter as an alternate member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. 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)
Appoint Sophie Monis as an alternate member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Sophie Monis as an alternate member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. 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 appoint Sophie Monis as an alternate member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. 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)
Appoint Emily Penny as a regular member to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint Emily Penny as a regular member to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. 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 appoint Emily Penny as a regular member to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. 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)
Discussion on free COVID 19 tests for Billerica
Discussion on free COVID 19 tests for Billerica
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board renew the package store wine and malt licenses as presented in the packets. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-Abstain Roll call vote
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board renew the package store wine and malt licenses as presented in the packets. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-Abstain Roll call vote.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
(4-0-1 abstention) Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board renew the package store all alcohol licenses as presented in the packets. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE, Selectwoman Conway - Abstain Roll call vote
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“(4-0-1 abstention) Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board renew the package store all alcohol licenses as presented in the packets. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE, Selectwoman Conway - Abstain Roll call vote.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
(4-0-1 abstention) Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board renew the restaurants, hotels and clubs (alcohol and common victualers license) as presented in the packets. With the exception of license 37, 39, 122, 111, and 78. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-abstain, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0-1-abstention) Selectwoman Conway returned to the meeting.
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“(4-0-1 abstention) Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board renew the restaurants, hotels and clubs (alcohol and common victualers license) as presented in the packets. With the exception of license 37, 39, 122, 111, and 78. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-abstain, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0-1-abstention) Selectwoman Conway returned to the meeting..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board renew General Business licenses as presented in the packets with the exception of licenses 37, 39, 122 and 111. 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 renew General Business licenses as presented in the packets with the exception of licenses 37, 39, 122 and 111. 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 board approve the license but contingent upon the drivers being coried and Transconnection 2 must go before the board January 10, 2022. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. 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 the board approve the license but contingent upon the drivers being coried and Transconnection 2 must go before the board January 10, 2022. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve the new manager Stacy Almon with a change of hours Monday-Thursday and Sunday are 7AM-8PM. Friday and Saturday 7AM-10PM
License 39 Wendy's - Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the new manager Stacy Almon with a change of hours Monday-Thursday and Sunday are 7AM-8PM. Friday and Saturday 7AM-10PM. 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
“License 39 Wendy's - Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the new manager Stacy Almon with a change of hours Monday-Thursday and Sunday are 7AM-8PM. Friday and Saturday 7AM-10PM. 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)
Discussion on free COVID 19 tests for Billerica
Secretary Rosa makes a motion for the board to renew Class I license 122 for Billerica Motor Sports with a change of hours Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM and Saturday 9AM-1PM. 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 for the board to renew Class I license 122 for Billerica Motor Sports with a change of hours Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM and Saturday 9AM-1PM. 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 board renew Class I license 111 American Science & Engineering with a manager change to Steven P. Cormey. 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 renew Class I license 111 American Science & Engineering with a manager change to Steven P. Cormey. 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)
Renew the 2022 license for Chung King Mikes' Place #78 but hold the license until the life safety inspection and new occupancy inspection are complete
Selectman Rosa makes a motion to renew the 2022 license for Chung King Mikes' Place #78 but hold the license until the life safety inspection and new occupancy inspection are complete. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-abstain, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0-1 abstention) Selectwoman Conway returned to the meeting.
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa makes a motion to renew the 2022 license for Chung King Mikes' Place #78 but hold the license until the life safety inspection and new occupancy inspection are complete. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-abstain, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0-1 abstention) Selectwoman Conway returned to the meeting..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Selectman Rosa makes a motion the board send this to the traffic management committee for review and report back to the board. He thinks local trucking companies should be asked to join for the comments. 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 board send this to the traffic management committee for review and report back to the board. He thinks local trucking companies should be asked to join for the comments. 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
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. 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 adjourn. 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)
Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway - abstain, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0-1 abstention) Selectwoman Conway wants the record to show she is recusing herself.
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: ConwayThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway - abstain, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0-1 abstention) Selectwoman Conway wants the record to show she is recusing herself..” (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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