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June 5, 2023
35 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Include a letter of congratulations into Kathy Meagher's personnel file
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to include a letter of congratulations into Kathy Meagher's personnel file. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to include a letter of congratulations into Kathy Meagher's personnel file. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for the National Grid petition #30733173
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for the National Grid petition #30733173. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
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“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for the National Grid petition #30733173. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid pole petition #30733173 as revised and presented
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition #30733173 as revised and presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition #30733173 as revised and presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Continue the public hearing for 22 Commune until June 26, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to continue the public hearing for 22 Commune until June 26, 2023 @ 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to continue the public hearing for 22 Commune until June 26, 2023 @ 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Continue the NG hearing #3065680 until June 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to continue the NG hearing #3065680 until June 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to continue the NG hearing #3065680 until June 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for National Grid #30775471 at 7:10 PM
Public Hearing for National Grid - #30775471 - National Grid to install approximately 35' #350 al 3c in 2-3" conduits from HH4 to new HH 4-1 in order to supply electric service to 2 Cartwright Lane MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #30775471 at 7:10 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing for National Grid - #30775471 - National Grid to install approximately 35' #350 al 3c in 2-3" conduits from HH4 to new HH 4-1 in order to supply electric service to 2 Cartwright Lane MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #30775471 at 7:10 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Continue the public hearing for National Grid #30775471 until June 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid #30775471 until June 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid #30775471 until June 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for National Grid #30775484 at 7:20 PM
Public Hearing for National Grid - #30775484 - National Grid to install approximately 60' #350 al 3c in 2-3" conduits from PAD 2 to new HH 2-1 in order to supply electric service to 7 John F Allan Drive MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #30775484 at 7:20 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing for National Grid - #30775484 - National Grid to install approximately 60' #350 al 3c in 2-3" conduits from PAD 2 to new HH 2-1 in order to supply electric service to 7 John F Allan Drive MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #30775484 at 7:20 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Continue the public hearing for National Grid #30775484 until June 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid #30775484 until June 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid #30775484 until June 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Barry Andreasen to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Barry Andreasen to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted No, and Chair Riley voted No.
No: Burrows, Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Barry Andreasen to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted No, and Chair Riley voted No..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Joanne Giovino to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Joanne Giovino to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Joanne Giovino to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Christine Aras to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Christine Aras to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted No, and Chair Riley voted No.
No: Burrows, Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Christine Aras to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted No, and Chair Riley voted No..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Jack Bowen to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Jack Bowen to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Jack Bowen to a 3-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Barry Andreasen to a 1-year term on the Conservation Commission
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Barry Andreasen to a 1-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted No.
Yes: Burrows, RosaNo: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Barry Andreasen to a 1-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted No..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Christine Aras to a 1-year term on the Conservation Commission
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Christine Aras to a 1-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Christine Aras to a 1-year term on the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board minutes of April 24, 2023 as presented
April 24, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of April 24, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“April 24, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of April 24, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Joanne Barry to the Billerica Substance Awareness & Prevention Committee
Joanne Barry (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Joanne Barry to the Billerica Substance Awareness & Prevention Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. b.
From the minutes
“Joanne Barry (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Joanne Barry to the Billerica Substance Awareness & Prevention Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. b..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Daniel Darris-O'Connor to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee
Daniel Darris-O'Connor MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Daniel Darris-O'Connor to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. c. Board of Appeals (2 Regular Positions Open) - 2 Applicants i.
From the minutes
“Daniel Darris-O'Connor MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Daniel Darris-O'Connor to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. c. Board of Appeals (2 Regular Positions Open) - 2 Applicants i..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Michael Pendleton to the Board of Appeals as regular members
Richard Colantuoni (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Michael Pendleton to the Board of Appeals as regular members. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Richard Colantuoni (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Michael Pendleton to the Board of Appeals as regular members. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Richard Colantuoni to the Board of Appeals as regular members
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Richard Colantuoni to the Board of Appeals as regular members. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Richard Colantuoni to the Board of Appeals as regular members. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Salvatore Dampolo to the Board of Appeals as an alternate member
Salvatore Dampolo (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Salvatore Dampolo to the Board of Appeals as an alternate member. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. e.
From the minutes
“Salvatore Dampolo (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Salvatore Dampolo to the Board of Appeals as an alternate member. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. e..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Lauren Norman to the Commission on Disability
Lauren Norman (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Lauren Norman to the Commission on Disability. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. g.
From the minutes
“Lauren Norman (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Lauren Norman to the Commission on Disability. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. g..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Mary Riley to the Council on Aging
Richard Carroll (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Mary Riley to the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Richard Carroll (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Mary Riley to the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Richard Carroll to the Council on Aging
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Richard Carroll to the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. h.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Richard Carroll to the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. h..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Kevin Conway to the Electronic Voting Committee
Sean Simonini MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Kevin Conway to the Electronic Voting Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Sean Simonini MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Kevin Conway to the Electronic Voting Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Donald Damon to the Electronic Voting Committee
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Donald Damon to the Electronic Voting Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Donald Damon to the Electronic Voting Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Sean Simonini to the Electronic Voting Committee
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Sean Simonini to the Electronic Voting Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. j.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Sean Simonini to the Electronic Voting Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. j..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Mary Leach to the Historical Commission
Mary Leach (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Mary Leach to the Historical Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. l.
From the minutes
“Mary Leach (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Mary Leach to the Historical Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. l..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Travis Brown, Michael Rea Jr, and David Gagliardi to the Historical District Commission
David Gagliardi (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Travis Brown, Michael Rea Jr, and David Gagliardi to the Historical District Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. m.
From the minutes
“David Gagliardi (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Travis Brown, Michael Rea Jr, and David Gagliardi to the Historical District Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. m..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Parashu Phuyal and Neelam Wali to the Local Cultural Council
Neelam Wali MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Parashu Phuyal and Neelam Wali to the Local Cultural Council. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. o.
From the minutes
“Neelam Wali MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Parashu Phuyal and Neelam Wali to the Local Cultural Council. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. o..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Catherine Shubin and Allison Elliott to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
Allison Elliott (Incumbent Banker) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Catherine Shubin and Allison Elliott to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. q.
From the minutes
“Allison Elliott (Incumbent Banker) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Catherine Shubin and Allison Elliott to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. q..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Michael Parker to the Open Space and Recreation Committee
Michael Parker (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Michael Parker to the Open Space and Recreation Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. r.
From the minutes
“Michael Parker (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Michael Parker to the Open Space and Recreation Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. r..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Brenda MacDonald, Sharon Ferris and Al Tassone to the Scholarship Foundation Committee
Al Tassone (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Brenda MacDonald, Sharon Ferris and Al Tassone to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. s. Water/Sewer Oversight Board (1 Open Position) - 0 Applicants Old Business 13.
From the minutes
“Al Tassone (Incumbent) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Brenda MacDonald, Sharon Ferris and Al Tassone to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. s. Water/Sewer Oversight Board (1 Open Position) - 0 Applicants Old Business 13..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the application for Blisspoint Meadery License by a Farmer Winery to sell at the Billerica Farmer's Market on Mondays, June 19th to October 9th from 2:00 to 7:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the application for Blisspoint Meadery License by a Farmer Winery to sell at the Billerica Farmer's Market on Mondays, June 19th to October 9th from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the application for Blisspoint Meadery License by a Farmer Winery to sell at the Billerica Farmer's Market on Mondays, June 19th to October 9th from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule - June 26, 2023 and July 17, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the June 05, 2023 Select Board meeting at 11:07 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule - June 26, 2023 and July 17, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the June 05, 2023 Select Board meeting at 11:07 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, 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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