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August 15, 2022
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael Riley took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approve the lighting of the gazebo in the town common to purple from August 31, 2022 to September 30, 2022 for Overdose Awareness Month
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the lighting of the gazebo in the town common to purple from August 31, 2022 to September 30, 2022 for Overdose Awareness Month. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the lighting of the gazebo in the town common to purple from August 31, 2022 to September 30, 2022 for Overdose Awareness Month. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Public Hearing
Open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30586288 at 7:16 PM
National Grid/Verizon - #30586288 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole 7 with anchor on Sunset Road beginning at a point approximately 128' southerly from existing Pole 6 Crest Road to provide electric service to new home located at 4 Sunset Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30586288 at 7:16 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“National Grid/Verizon - #30586288 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole 7 with anchor on Sunset Road beginning at a point approximately 128' southerly from existing Pole 6 Crest Road to provide electric service to new home located at 4 Sunset Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30586288 at 7:16 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30586288 to install (1) JO Pole 7 with anchor on Sunset Road beginning at a point approximately 128' southerly from existing Pole 6 Crest Road to...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30586288 to install (1) JO Pole 7 with anchor on Sunset Road beginning at a point approximately 128' southerly from existing Pole 6 Crest Road to provide electric service to new home located at 4 Sunset Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways subject to the requirements of the DPW. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30586288 to install (1) JO Pole 7 with anchor on Sunset Road beginning at a point approximately 128' southerly from existing Pole 6 Crest Road to provide electric service to new home located at 4 Sunset Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways subject to the requirements of the DPW. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30542164 at 7:21 PM
National Grid/Verizon - #30542164 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole 6-50 on Enterprise Road beginning at a point approximately 61' northwest from existing Pole 7 in a public way in order to accommodate electric service upgrades at 6 Enterprise Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30542164 at 7:21 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“National Grid/Verizon - #30542164 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole 6-50 on Enterprise Road beginning at a point approximately 61' northwest from existing Pole 7 in a public way in order to accommodate electric service upgrades at 6 Enterprise Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30542164 at 7:21 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30542164 to install (1) JO Pole 6-50 on Enterprise Road beginning at a point approximately 61' northwest from existing Pole 7 in a public way in...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30542164 to install (1) JO Pole 6-50 on Enterprise Road beginning at a point approximately 61' northwest from existing Pole 7 in a public way in order to accommodate electric service upgrades at 6 Enterprise Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways subject to the requirements of the DPW. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30542164 to install (1) JO Pole 6-50 on Enterprise Road beginning at a point approximately 61' northwest from existing Pole 7 in a public way in order to accommodate electric service upgrades at 6 Enterprise Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways subject to the requirements of the DPW. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the July 18, 2022 Select Board minutes as submitted
July 18, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the July 18, 2022 Select Board minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“July 18, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the July 18, 2022 Select Board minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the public hearing notifications policy for licenses as presented in a memo dated August 5, 2022 and amended to provide abutters notification for all Entertainment licenses
365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the public hearing notifications policy for licenses as presented in a memo dated August 5, 2022 and amended to provide abutters notification for all Entertainment licenses. The policy will be incorporated into the Select Board Policies and Procedures. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the public hearing notifications policy for licenses as presented in a memo dated August 5, 2022 and amended to provide abutters notification for all Entertainment licenses. The policy will be incorporated into the Select Board Policies and Procedures. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant the employees on the Town Manager's list who did not receive the $2,500 ARPA payment to get $.50/hour increase for hours worked, not to exceed $2,500 for Police, Fire, EMTs, and DPW
MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to grant the employees on the Town Manager's list who did not receive the $2,500 ARPA payment to get $.50/hour increase for hours worked, not to exceed $2,500 for Police, Fire, EMTs, and DPW. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
Yes: Burrows, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaThe roll call does not list Kimberly Conway, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to grant the employees on the Town Manager's list who did not receive the $2,500 ARPA payment to get $.50/hour increase for hours worked, not to exceed $2,500 for Police, Fire, EMTs, and DPW. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Establish the preliminary warrant as presented
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to establish the preliminary warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to establish the preliminary warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Place the Select Board articles on the warrant as a multi-member board
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to place the Select Board articles on the warrant as a multi-member board. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to place the Select Board articles on the warrant as a multi-member board. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the placing of wreaths on graves as part of the Wreaths Across America
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the placing of wreaths on graves as part of the Wreaths Across America. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the placing of wreaths on graves as part of the Wreaths Across America. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant the temporary alteration for the common victualler license for 65-70 seats outside in the front of the building on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 3:00 PM to 6:00...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the temporary alteration for the common victualler license for 65-70 seats outside in the front of the building on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This approval expires December 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the temporary alteration for the common victualler license for 65-70 seats outside in the front of the building on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This approval expires December 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant the temporary alteration for the entertainment license for 65-70 seats outside in the front of the building on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM....
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the temporary alteration for the entertainment license for 65-70 seats outside in the front of the building on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This approval expires December 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the temporary alteration for the entertainment license for 65-70 seats outside in the front of the building on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This approval expires December 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant the temporary alteration for the liquor license for 65-70 seats outside in the front of the building on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the temporary alteration for the liquor license for 65-70 seats outside in the front of the building on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This approval expires December 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the temporary alteration for the liquor license for 65-70 seats outside in the front of the building on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This approval expires December 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve (4) 18" x 22" signs on the Common for the Family Friends of Billerica Public Library for September 11, 2022 to September 19, 2022 for a book and media sale during Yankee Doodle Weekend
Request for (4) 18" x 22" Signs on the Common for the Family Friends of Billerica Public Library - September 11, 2022 to September 19, 2022 for a Book and Media Sale during Yankee Doodle Weekend MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 22" signs on the Common for the Family Friends of Billerica Public Library for September 11, 2022 to September 19, 2022 for a book and media sale during Yankee Doodle Weekend. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Request for (4) 18" x 22" Signs on the Common for the Family Friends of Billerica Public Library - September 11, 2022 to September 19, 2022 for a Book and Media Sale during Yankee Doodle Weekend MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 22" signs on the Common for the Family Friends of Billerica Public Library for September 11, 2022 to September 19, 2022 for a book and media sale during Yankee Doodle Weekend. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 Meeting Schedule - September 12, 2022 and September 26, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the August 15, 2022 Select Board meeting at 9:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 Meeting Schedule - September 12, 2022 and September 26, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the August 15, 2022 Select Board meeting at 9:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (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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