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July 18, 2022
26 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kimberly Conway stepped out of the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing for Left Eden Restaurant at 7:18 PM
Left Eden Restaurant Corporation, DBA Maggie's Other Farm - Application for an On-Premises Alcohol Licenses §12 Restaurant, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses at the premises located at 15 Middlesex Turnpike MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for Left Eden Restaurant at 7:18 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Left Eden Restaurant Corporation, DBA Maggie's Other Farm - Application for an On-Premises Alcohol Licenses §12 Restaurant, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses at the premises located at 15 Middlesex Turnpike MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for Left Eden Restaurant at 7:18 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the installation of a "Commercial Vehicles over 2 ½ Tons Excluded" sign on Brick Kiln Road for Alpine Street as presented
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the installation of a "Commercial Vehicles over 2 ½ Tons Excluded" sign on Brick Kiln Road for Alpine Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the installation of a "Commercial Vehicles over 2 ½ Tons Excluded" sign on Brick Kiln Road for Alpine Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for Left Eden Restaurant at 15 Middlesex Turnpike
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing for Left Eden Restaurant at 15 Middlesex Turnpike. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
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“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing for Left Eden Restaurant at 15 Middlesex Turnpike. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant the on-premises all alcohol §12 restaurant license for Left Eden Restaurant Corporation, DBA Maggie's Other Farm at 15 Middlesex Turnpike as presented with the following conditions: 1) The...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the on-premises all alcohol §12 restaurant license for Left Eden Restaurant Corporation, DBA Maggie's Other Farm at 15 Middlesex Turnpike as presented with the following conditions: 1) The application must be signed off by the Police Department; 2) the outdoor patio is included in the liquor license; 3) the serial numbers for the arcade games must be submitted; and 4) the hours of the entertainment must be submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. Secretary Conway abstained from the vote.
Yes: Burrows, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the on-premises all alcohol §12 restaurant license for Left Eden Restaurant Corporation, DBA Maggie's Other Farm at 15 Middlesex Turnpike as presented with the following conditions: 1) The application must be signed off by the Police Department; 2) the outdoor patio is included in the liquor license; 3) the serial numbers for the arcade games must be submitted; and 4) the hours of the entertainment must be submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. Secretary Conway abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant the common victuallers license for Left Eden Restaurant Corporation, DBA Maggie's Other Farm at 15 Middlesex Turnpike as presented with the following conditions: 1) The application must be...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the common victuallers license for Left Eden Restaurant Corporation, DBA Maggie's Other Farm at 15 Middlesex Turnpike as presented with the following conditions: 1) The application must be signed off by the Police Department; 2hn) the outdoor patio is included in the liquor license; 3) the serial numbers for the arcade games must be submitted; and 4) the hours of the entertainment must be submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the common victuallers license for Left Eden Restaurant Corporation, DBA Maggie's Other Farm at 15 Middlesex Turnpike as presented with the following conditions: 1) The application must be signed off by the Police Department; 2hn) the outdoor patio is included in the liquor license; 3) the serial numbers for the arcade games must be submitted; and 4) the hours of the entertainment must be submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant the entertainment license for Left Eden Restaurant Corporation, DBA Maggie's Other Farm at 15 Middlesex Turnpike as presented with the following conditions: 1) The application must be signed...
365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the entertainment license for Left Eden Restaurant Corporation, DBA Maggie's Other Farm at 15 Middlesex Turnpike as presented with the following conditions: 1) The application must be signed off by the Police Department; 2) the outdoor patio is included in the liquor license; 3) the serial numbers for the arcade games must be submitted; and 4) the hours of the entertainment must be submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the entertainment license for Left Eden Restaurant Corporation, DBA Maggie's Other Farm at 15 Middlesex Turnpike as presented with the following conditions: 1) The application must be signed off by the Police Department; 2) the outdoor patio is included in the liquor license; 3) the serial numbers for the arcade games must be submitted; and 4) the hours of the entertainment must be submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the June 6, 2022 Select Board minutes as amended previously by Member Rosa
June 6, 2022, June 13, 2022 and June 21, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the June 6, 2022 Select Board minutes as amended previously by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“June 6, 2022, June 13, 2022 and June 21, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the June 6, 2022 Select Board minutes as amended previously by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the June 13, 2022 Select Board minutes as amended previously by Member Rosa
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the June 13, 2022 Select Board minutes as amended previously by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the June 13, 2022 Select Board minutes as amended previously by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the June 21, 2022 Select Board minutes as submitted
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the June 21, 2022 Select Board minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the June 21, 2022 Select Board minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint Darlene Torre as a regular member of the Cabot Corporation Land Re-Use Committee
Cabot Corp Land Re-Use Committee - Regular Member MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Darlene Torre as a regular member of the Cabot Corporation Land Re-Use Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Cabot Corp Land Re-Use Committee - Regular Member MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Darlene Torre as a regular member of the Cabot Corporation Land Re-Use Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint Angela LoGuidice as a regular member of the Cultural Council
Cultural Council - Regular Member MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Angela LoGuidice as a regular member of the Cultural Council. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Cultural Council - Regular Member MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Angela LoGuidice as a regular member of the Cultural Council. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Re-appoint Paul Watson as Town Accountant with the new term expiring 2025
Town Accountant - Paul Watson MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to re-appoint Paul Watson as Town Accountant with the new term expiring 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Town Accountant - Paul Watson MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to re-appoint Paul Watson as Town Accountant with the new term expiring 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint Salvatore Dampolo as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Salvatore Dampolo as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Salvatore Dampolo as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint Gerald "Jerry" Johnson as a regular member of the Council of Aging
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Gerald "Jerry" Johnson as a regular member of the Council of Aging. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Gerald "Jerry" Johnson as a regular member of the Council of Aging. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the 5K "Freedom" Race on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM in memoriam of Corporal Norman Larrabee Boutwell
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 5K "Freedom" Race on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM in memoriam of Corporal Norman Larrabee Boutwell. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 5K "Freedom" Race on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM in memoriam of Corporal Norman Larrabee Boutwell. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the revised Policy 39, Naming of Memorial Square, Memorial Island and Parks, Playgrounds, Fields, Town Buildings and Rooms in Town Buildings as amended during the second reading
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to adopt the revised Policy 39, Naming of Memorial Square, Memorial Island and Parks, Playgrounds, Fields, Town Buildings and Rooms in Town Buildings as amended during the second reading. The motion was seconded by Secretary Conway and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to adopt the revised Policy 39, Naming of Memorial Square, Memorial Island and Parks, Playgrounds, Fields, Town Buildings and Rooms in Town Buildings as amended during the second reading. The motion was seconded by Secretary Conway and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)
Approve the IAGB's Indian flag raising ceremony on August 6, 2022 at 9:00 AM
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the IAGB's Indian flag raising ceremony on August 6, 2022 at 9:00 AM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the IAGB's Indian flag raising ceremony on August 6, 2022 at 9:00 AM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Change the manager at the 99 Restaurant on 672 Boston Road to Alycia Tecci
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to change the manager at the 99 Restaurant on 672 Boston Road to Alycia Tecci. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to change the manager at the 99 Restaurant on 672 Boston Road to Alycia Tecci. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint the precinct officers for the twelve polling locations for Fiscal Year 2023 and also the Town Meeting Checkers for the same period as provided by the Town Clerk in a memo dated June 30, 2022
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint the precinct officers for the twelve polling locations for Fiscal Year 2023 and also the Town Meeting Checkers for the same period as provided by the Town Clerk in a memo dated June 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. Secretary Conway abstained.
Yes: Burrows, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint the precinct officers for the twelve polling locations for Fiscal Year 2023 and also the Town Meeting Checkers for the same period as provided by the Town Clerk in a memo dated June 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. Secretary Conway abstained..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Of Billerica give up the right of first refusal for 81 Salem Road, Unit 73
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that the Town of Billerica give up the right of first refusal for 81 Salem Road, Unit 73. The motion was seconded by Secretary Conway and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that the Town of Billerica give up the right of first refusal for 81 Salem Road, Unit 73. The motion was seconded by Secretary Conway and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)
Approve the affordable housing restriction for 16-18 Mason Avenue, Billerica, MA
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the affordable housing restriction for 16-18 Mason Avenue, Billerica, MA. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the affordable housing restriction for 16-18 Mason Avenue, Billerica, MA. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Request that the Traffic Safety Officer review the issues on Williams Road and Christina Avenue to see if they should be posted at 25 MPH
MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to request that the Traffic Safety Officer review the issues on Williams Road and Christina Avenue to see if they should be posted at 25 MPH. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to request that the Traffic Safety Officer review the issues on Williams Road and Christina Avenue to see if they should be posted at 25 MPH. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Grant the One-Day Special All Alcohol license for the Billerica Public Library Foundation for their 25th Wine Tasting on October 21, 2022
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the One-Day Special All Alcohol license for the Billerica Public Library Foundation for their 25th Wine Tasting on October 21, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the One-Day Special All Alcohol license for the Billerica Public Library Foundation for their 25th Wine Tasting on October 21, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the installation of (4) 18" x 12" signs for a gala on September 9th to raise money to fix the foundation and broken elevator at the Congregational Church
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the installation of (4) 18" x 12" signs for a gala on September 9th to raise money to fix the foundation and broken elevator at the Congregational Church. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the installation of (4) 18" x 12" signs for a gala on September 9th to raise money to fix the foundation and broken elevator at the Congregational Church. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Riley)
Hereby delegates the authority vested by Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion that the Select Board hereby delegates the authority vested by Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling places for 1or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections to the Chief of Police. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. Secretary Conway abstained from voting.
Yes: Burrows, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion that the Select Board hereby delegates the authority vested by Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling places for 1or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections to the Chief of Police. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. Secretary Conway abstained from voting..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule - August 15, 2022 and September 12, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the July 18, 2022 Select Board meeting at 9:31 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule - August 15, 2022 and September 12, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the July 18, 2022 Select Board meeting at 9:31 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: 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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