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April 3, 2023
37 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, John Burrows, Andrew Deslaurier
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Andrew Deslaurier arrived after the meeting began.
- Andrew Deslaurier left the meeting before it ended (8:00 PM).
Every vote, in order
Nominate Michael Rosa as Chair
MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to nominate Michael Rosa as Chair. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Member Burrows voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Riley voted No, Member Conway voted No and Member Deslaurier voted No. The motion failed.
Yes: Burrows, RosaNo: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to nominate Michael Rosa as Chair. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Member Burrows voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Riley voted No, Member Conway voted No and Member Deslaurier voted No. The motion failed..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Nominate Michael Riley as Chair
MOTION - Member Conway made a motion to nominate Michael Riley as Chair. The motion was seconded by Michael Riley and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, and Member Deslaurier voted Aye. The motion passed.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Conway made a motion to nominate Michael Riley as Chair. The motion was seconded by Michael Riley and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, and Member Deslaurier voted Aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Conway, second: Riley)
Nominate Kimberly Conway as Vice Chair
MOTION - Member Deslaurier made a motion to nominate Kimberly Conway as Vice Chair. The motion was seconded by Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Deslaurier made a motion to nominate Kimberly Conway as Vice Chair. The motion was seconded by Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Riley)
Nominate Andrew Deslaurier as Secretary
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to nominate Andrew Deslaurier as Secretary. The motion was seconded by Member Deslaurier and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, and Member Deslaurier voted Aye. The motion passed.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to nominate Andrew Deslaurier as Secretary. The motion was seconded by Member Deslaurier and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, and Member Deslaurier voted Aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Declare that April 28, 2023 as Arbor Day
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to declare that April 28, 2023 as Arbor Day. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to declare that April 28, 2023 as Arbor Day. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)
Open the public hearing for the adoption of the Orders of Layout for Street Acceptance at 7:13 PM
Vote to Adopt the Orders of Layout for Street Acceptance for Astrig Way, Bellflower Road, Birch Street, Breen Road, Colby Street, Dean Street, Edgehill Road, Field Street, Heron Lane, Moran Road, Outlook Road, Pauline Road, Pelham Street, Westcott Road, and Wheeler Road - Requested by Kelley Conway, P.E., Town Engineer MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for the adoption of the Orders of Layout for Street Acceptance at 7:13 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Vote to Adopt the Orders of Layout for Street Acceptance for Astrig Way, Bellflower Road, Birch Street, Breen Road, Colby Street, Dean Street, Edgehill Road, Field Street, Heron Lane, Moran Road, Outlook Road, Pauline Road, Pelham Street, Westcott Road, and Wheeler Road - Requested by Kelley Conway, P.E., Town Engineer MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for the adoption of the Orders of Layout for Street Acceptance at 7:13 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for the adoption of the Orders of Layout for Street Acceptance
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to close the public hearing for the adoption of the Orders of Layout for Street Acceptance. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to close the public hearing for the adoption of the Orders of Layout for Street Acceptance. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Astrig Way as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Astrig Way as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Astrig Way as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Bellflower Road as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Bellflower Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Bellflower Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Birch Street as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Birch Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Birch Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Breen Road as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Breen Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Breen Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Colby Street as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Colby Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Colby Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Dean Street as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Dean Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Dean Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Edgehill Road as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Edgehill Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Edgehill Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Field Street as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Field Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Field Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Heron Lane as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Heron Lane as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Heron Lane as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Moran Road as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Moran Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Moran Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Outlook Road as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Outlook Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Outlook Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Pauline Road as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Pauline Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Pauline Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Burrows)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Pelham Street as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Pelham Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Pelham Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Wescott Road as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Wescott Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Wescott Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Wheeler Road as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Wheeler Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adopt the Order of Layout for Street Acceptance for Wheeler Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for National Grid Pole Petition #30677444 at 7:22 PM
National Grid - #30677444 - National Grid to install approximately 40' of 1-3" conduits from existing Pole #105 to new proposed heavy duty handhole (HDHH 105-1) with 4/0 3c UG secondary wire on Captain Gookin Ave. Install approximately 130' 1-3" conduit from new HDHH 105-1 to second HDHH 105-2 with 4/0 3c UG secondary wire on Captain Gookin Ave in order to correct illegal service to 4 Captain Gookin Ave MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid Pole Petition #30677444 at 7:22 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“National Grid - #30677444 - National Grid to install approximately 40' of 1-3" conduits from existing Pole #105 to new proposed heavy duty handhole (HDHH 105-1) with 4/0 3c UG secondary wire on Captain Gookin Ave. Install approximately 130' 1-3" conduit from new HDHH 105-1 to second HDHH 105-2 with 4/0 3c UG secondary wire on Captain Gookin Ave in order to correct illegal service to 4 Captain Gookin Ave MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid Pole Petition #30677444 at 7:22 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Continue the public hearing for National Grid #30677444 until April 24, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid #30677444 until April 24, 2023 @ 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Secretary Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid #30677444 until April 24, 2023 @ 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Secretary Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023 MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of March 20, 2023. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“March 20, 2023 MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of March 20, 2023. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant the entertainment licenses for the Billerica's Community Farmer's Market on Mondays from June 12th to October 9th from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the old Ditson School property and to waive all...
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to grant the entertainment licenses for the Billerica's Community Farmer's Market on Mondays from June 12th to October 9th from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the old Ditson School property and to waive all associated fees. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to grant the entertainment licenses for the Billerica's Community Farmer's Market on Mondays from June 12th to October 9th from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the old Ditson School property and to waive all associated fees. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Town Common on Market Days
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Town Common on Market Days. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Town Common on Market Days. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 26 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to recommend Article 26 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to recommend Article 26 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 27 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to recommend Article 27 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to recommend Article 27 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 28 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to recommend Article 28 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to recommend Article 28 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 29 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to recommend Article 29 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to recommend Article 29 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 33 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to recommend Article 33 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to recommend Article 33 to the Spring Town Meeting warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant the request for outdoor dining with a 40' x 20' tent subject to the approval and conditions of the Zoning Board of Appeals
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to grant the request for outdoor dining with a 40' x 20' tent subject to the approval and conditions of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
Yes: Burrows, Conway, Riley, RosaAndrew Deslaurier had left the meeting at 8:00 PM before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to grant the request for outdoor dining with a 40' x 20' tent subject to the approval and conditions of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Shirley Schult Retirement Brunch
Accept the edits for Article 41 to add "This will remain in effect as applicable under MGL, Chapter 30A, Section 20G" at the end of the third paragraph and added the School Committee on the list
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to accept the edits for Article 41 to add "This will remain in effect as applicable under MGL, Chapter 30A, Section 20G" at the end of the third paragraph and added the School Committee on the list. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
Yes: Burrows, Conway, Riley, RosaAndrew Deslaurier had left the meeting at 8:00 PM before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to accept the edits for Article 41 to add "This will remain in effect as applicable under MGL, Chapter 30A, Section 20G" at the end of the third paragraph and added the School Committee on the list. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Support Article 41 as amended to the Spring Town Meeting
MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion that the Select Board support Article 41 as amended to the Spring Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 2-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Burrows voted in favor and Chair Riley and Vice Chair Conway voted opposed. The motion fails.
Yes: Burrows, RosaNo: Conway, RileyAndrew Deslaurier had left the meeting at 8:00 PM before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion that the Select Board support Article 41 as amended to the Spring Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 2-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Burrows voted in favor and Chair Riley and Vice Chair Conway voted opposed. The motion fails..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Rescind the $38,000 that was originally given to Community Caregivers
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to rescind the $38,000 that was originally given to Community Caregivers. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
Yes: Burrows, Conway, Riley, RosaAndrew Deslaurier had left the meeting at 8:00 PM before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to rescind the $38,000 that was originally given to Community Caregivers. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule - April 24, 2023 Regular Session at 7:00 PM with a Financial Work Session stating at 5:30 and May 1, 2023 MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adjourn the April 3, 2023 Select Board meeting at 9:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
Yes: Burrows, Conway, Riley, RosaAndrew Deslaurier had left the meeting at 8:00 PM before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule - April 24, 2023 Regular Session at 7:00 PM with a Financial Work Session stating at 5:30 and May 1, 2023 MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to adjourn the April 3, 2023 Select Board meeting at 9:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (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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