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March 21, 2022
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Daniel Burns, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, Kimberly Conway, John Burrows
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Grant permission to distribute Memorial Day poppies and collect donations at the 3 Market Baskets and O'Connor's Hardware on Friday, May 20, 2022 and Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to grant permission to distribute Memorial Day poppies and collect donations at the 3 Market Baskets and O'Connor's Hardware on Friday, May 20, 2022 and Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to grant permission to distribute Memorial Day poppies and collect donations at the 3 Market Baskets and O'Connor's Hardware on Friday, May 20, 2022 and Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
On except one
All reviewed budgets were unanimously voted on except one.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“All reviewed budgets were unanimously voted on except one..”
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Member Conway asked if our budget was the budget that was not unanimously voted on.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Member Conway asked if our budget was the budget that was not unanimously voted on..”
New Business
Reappoint Don Lovegrove to the Board of Registrars for the Republican Committee
Billerica Republican Town Committee Representative, Don Lovegrove, Reappointment to the Board of Registrars - Current Term expires on March 31, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to reappoint Don Lovegrove to the Board of Registrars for the Republican Committee. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Billerica Republican Town Committee Representative, Don Lovegrove, Reappointment to the Board of Registrars - Current Term expires on March 31, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to reappoint Don Lovegrove to the Board of Registrars for the Republican Committee. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Of Billerica give up the right of first refusal for 37 Bridge Street, Unit 202
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Town of Billerica give up the right of first refusal for 37 Bridge Street, Unit 202. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Town of Billerica give up the right of first refusal for 37 Bridge Street, Unit 202. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Allocate $500,000 of ARPA money to the DPW for road repairs
365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to allocate $500,000 of ARPA money to the DPW for road repairs. The motion was seconded by Member Conway and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to allocate $500,000 of ARPA money to the DPW for road repairs. The motion was seconded by Member Conway and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)
Take the remaining ARPA funds to lower the cost of the force main project
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to take the remaining ARPA funds to lower the cost of the force main project. The motion was seconded by Member Conway and unanimously voted 5-0.
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“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to take the remaining ARPA funds to lower the cost of the force main project. The motion was seconded by Member Conway and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)
New Business
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion requesting that the Town Manager work with Town Counsel to draft a license agreement with the Whiffle Tree property for access for the Bay Circuit Trail and bring the draft agreement back to the Select Board for approval. The motion was seconded by Member Conway and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion requesting that the Town Manager work with Town Counsel to draft a license agreement with the Whiffle Tree property for access for the Bay Circuit Trail and bring the draft agreement back to the Select Board for approval. The motion was seconded by Member Conway and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)
The Bay Circuit Path Trail follow the same path as the Yankee Doodle Bike Path as described: a
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Bay Circuit Path Trail follow the same path as the Yankee Doodle Bike Path as described: a. Follow the Yankee Doddle Bike Path from the Bedford line until it intersects with River Street. b. Turn East and head up River Street towards Billerica center using the sidewalk. c. At the intersection of River Street and Concord Road, turn South and follow the sidewalk until the crosswalk in front of the library. d. Turn East and use the cross walk to transverse Concord Road, the common and Boston Road. e. Turn North and follow Boston Road back to Andover Road. 365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 f. Turn East onto Andover Road back to Andover Road. g. Turn East onto Andover Road and follow until the entrance to the Korean War Memorial at Pollard Park. h. Walk past the memorial and upon entering the parking lot, turn East following to the gated entrance with the Bay Circuit trail emblem. i. Follow the path through the town owned property and up into the Cider Mill property. j. Follow through the Cider Mill property to the rear of the Whiffle Tree property. k. Cross through the Whiffle Tree property until you are at Andover Street. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Bay Circuit Path Trail follow the same path as the Yankee Doodle Bike Path as described: a. Follow the Yankee Doddle Bike Path from the Bedford line until it intersects with River Street. b. Turn East and head up River Street towards Billerica center using the sidewalk. c. At the intersection of River Street and Concord Road, turn South and follow the sidewalk until the crosswalk in front of the library. d. Turn East and use the cross walk to transverse Concord Road, the common and Boston Road. e. Turn North and follow Boston Road back to Andover Road. 365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 f. Turn East onto Andover Road back to Andover Road. g. Turn East onto Andover Road and follow until the entrance to the Korean War Memorial at Pollard Park. h. Walk past the memorial and upon entering the parking lot, turn East following to the gated entrance with the Bay Circuit trail emblem. i. Follow the path through the town owned property and up into the Cider Mill property. j. Follow through the Cider Mill property to the rear of the Whiffle Tree property. k. Cross through the Whiffle Tree property until you are at Andover Street. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Yankee Doodle Bike Path as described
Approve putting blue and yellow lights on the gazebo in support of the Ukraine
Discuss and Vote on Putting Blue and Yellow Lights on Gazebo to Support Ukraine MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve putting blue and yellow lights on the gazebo in support of the Ukraine. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Discuss and Vote on Putting Blue and Yellow Lights on Gazebo to Support Ukraine MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve putting blue and yellow lights on the gazebo in support of the Ukraine. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5- 0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule - April 4, 2022 and April 25, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the March 21, 2022 Select Board meeting at 9:04 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule - April 4, 2022 and April 25, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the March 21, 2022 Select Board meeting at 9:04 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0..” (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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