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September 12, 2022
16 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:
- Andrew Deslaurier took part remotely.
- Kimberly Conway took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Announcements
Place a copy of the letter of commendation in the personal file for Sargent Mark Tsoukalas, Officer Koles, Officer Bandouveres and Officer Casey
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to place a copy of the letter of commendation in the personal file for Sargent Mark Tsoukalas, Officer Koles, Officer Bandouveres and Officer Casey. 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 place a copy of the letter of commendation in the personal file for Sargent Mark Tsoukalas, Officer Koles, Officer Bandouveres and Officer Casey. 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 a copy of the letter of commendation in the personal file for Ed McLaughlin, Chris Zuchner, Dan Donovan, Mike Haines, Alan Danehy, David Crusco, Matt Casey, James Michilini, Richard Lembo,...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to place a copy of the letter of commendation in the personal file for Ed McLaughlin, Chris Zuchner, Dan Donovan, Mike Haines, Alan Danehy, David Crusco, Matt Casey, James Michilini, Richard Lembo, Chris Etter, Mike McCaughey, William Powderly, Kelley Conway, Antonio Fernandes, Joe Giuliano, Pablo Noguera, and Christina Papadopoulos. 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 place a copy of the letter of commendation in the personal file for Ed McLaughlin, Chris Zuchner, Dan Donovan, Mike Haines, Alan Danehy, David Crusco, Matt Casey, James Michilini, Richard Lembo, Chris Etter, Mike McCaughey, William Powderly, Kelley Conway, Antonio Fernandes, Joe Giuliano, Pablo Noguera, and Christina Papadopoulos. 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)
Direct the Town Manager to move forward with the design and funding plan to move forward the preliminary Town Center project which will include a public hearing and public input process
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to direct the Town Manager to move forward with the design and funding plan to move forward the preliminary Town Center project which will include a public hearing and public input process. 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 direct the Town Manager to move forward with the design and funding plan to move forward the preliminary Town Center project which will include a public hearing and public input process. 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 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - September 2022 Secretary Conway read the Childhood Cancer Awareness proclamation MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation. 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
“Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - September 2022 Secretary Conway read the Childhood Cancer Awareness proclamation MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation. 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)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the August 15, 2022 Select Board minutes as submitted
August 15, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the August 15, 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
“August 15, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the August 15, 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)
Appoint David Gigliardi as regular member of the Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2023
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint David Gigliardi as regular member of the Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2023. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and voted 3-2. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint David Gigliardi as regular member of the Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2023. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and voted 3-2. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Riley)
Appoint Dan Valentine as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2025
365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Dan Valentine as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2025. 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 appoint Dan Valentine as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2025. 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)
Appoint Tina Pesiridis as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2025
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Tina Pesiridis as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2025. 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 appoint Tina Pesiridis as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2025. 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)
Appoint Grace Carter as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023
Billerica Youth Advisory Committee - 4 Applicants - Grace Carter, John LaFauci, Miranda Hodgkins, James Mahoney MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Grace Carter as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023. 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
“Billerica Youth Advisory Committee - 4 Applicants - Grace Carter, John LaFauci, Miranda Hodgkins, James Mahoney MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Grace Carter as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023. 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)
Appoint John LaFauci as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint John LaFauci as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley 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 appoint John LaFauci as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley 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: Riley)
Appoint Miranda Hodgkins as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Miranda Hodgkins as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023. 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 appoint Miranda Hodgkins as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023. 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)
Appoint James Mahoney as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint James Mahoney as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023. 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 appoint James Mahoney as a regular member of the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee with a term expiring August 1, 2023. 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)
Masonic Hall
Approve the change in Section 46.0 of the Select Board Policies and Procedures to allow for applicants to close at 11:00 PM, 7 days a week
This will change the closing time in the regulations to 11:00 PM MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the change in Section 46.0 of the Select Board Policies and Procedures to allow for applicants to close at 11:00 PM, 7 days a week. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows 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
“This will change the closing time in the regulations to 11:00 PM MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the change in Section 46.0 of the Select Board Policies and Procedures to allow for applicants to close at 11:00 PM, 7 days a week. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows 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: Burrows)
Appoint John Burrows as the Select Board designee on the Billerica Residents Employment Monitoring Committee
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint John Burrows as the Select Board designee on the Billerica Residents Employment Monitoring Committee. 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 appoint John Burrows as the Select Board designee on the Billerica Residents Employment Monitoring Committee. 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 change in closing time for Collective Premium Cannabis to 11:00 PM, 7 days a week
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the change in closing time for Collective Premium Cannabis to 11:00 PM, 7 days a week. 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 change in closing time for Collective Premium Cannabis to 11:00 PM, 7 days a week. 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)
Adjourn
365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 Meeting Schedule - September 26, 2022 and October 3, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the September 12, 2022 Select Board meeting at 11:20 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 26, 2022 and October 3, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the September 12, 2022 Select Board meeting at 11:20 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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