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June 26, 2023
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Burrows stepped out of the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing for 22 Commune
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for 22 Commune. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for 22 Commune. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Withdraw the public hearing for 22 Commune
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to withdraw the public hearing for 22 Commune. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to withdraw the public hearing for 22 Commune. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #3065680
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #3065680. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #3065680. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Withdraw the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #3065680
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to withdraw the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #3065680. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to withdraw the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #3065680. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the request of the DAV Billerica Chapter 47 to conduct a Forget-Me-Not Fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, September 8th and 9th at O'Connor's Hardware and the two Market Basket locations
DAV - Billerica Chapter 47 - Request Permission to Conduct a Forget-Me-Not Fundraiser Drive on Friday and Saturday, September 8th and 9th, 2023 at O'Connor's Hardware and the 2 Market Basket locations MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the request of the DAV Billerica Chapter 47 to conduct a Forget-Me-Not Fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, September 8th and 9th at O'Connor's Hardware and the two Market Basket locations. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“DAV - Billerica Chapter 47 - Request Permission to Conduct a Forget-Me-Not Fundraiser Drive on Friday and Saturday, September 8th and 9th, 2023 at O'Connor's Hardware and the 2 Market Basket locations MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the request of the DAV Billerica Chapter 47 to conduct a Forget-Me-Not Fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, September 8th and 9th at O'Connor's Hardware and the two Market Basket locations. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the one-day wine and malt license for BATV on June 30, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 390 Boston Road and waive all town fees
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt license for BATV on June 30, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 390 Boston Road and waive all town fees. 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 one-day wine and malt license for BATV on June 30, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 390 Boston Road and waive all town fees. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board minutes of May 1, 2023 as presented
May 1, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of May 1, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“May 1, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of May 1, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board minutes of May 15, 2023 as presented
May 15, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of May 15, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“May 15, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of May 15, 2023 as presented. 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 July 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid #30775471 until July 17, 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 July 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for National Grid #30775484
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #30775484. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #30775484. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid petition #30775484 for 7 John F
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the National Grid petition #30775484 for 7 John F. Allan Drive. 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 petition #30775484 for 7 John F. Allan Drive. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30771881 at 7:38 PM
Public Hearing for National Grid/Verizon - #30771881 - National Grid/Verizon to relocate (1) JO Pole on Burlington Road beginning at a point approximately 12' northwesterly from existing Pole #5 Burlington Road location at the request of the customer at 16 Burlington Road, Billerica, MA and permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30771881 at 7:38 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing for National Grid/Verizon - #30771881 - National Grid/Verizon to relocate (1) JO Pole on Burlington Road beginning at a point approximately 12' northwesterly from existing Pole #5 Burlington Road location at the request of the customer at 16 Burlington Road, Billerica, MA and permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30771881 at 7:38 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for National Grid #30771881
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #30771881. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #30771881. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition for #30771881 for 16 Burlington Road
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition for #30771881 for 16 Burlington Road. 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/Verizon pole petition for #30771881 for 16 Burlington Road. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30761949 at 7:54 PM
Continued Public Hearing for National Grid/Verizon - #30761949 - National Grid/Verizon to relocate (1) JO Pole on River Street beginning at a point approximately 35' westerly from existing Pole #107 River Street location in order to provide electric service to a new home at 288 River Street, Billerica, MA and permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30761949 at 7:54 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa and John Burrows). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Continued Public Hearing for National Grid/Verizon - #30761949 - National Grid/Verizon to relocate (1) JO Pole on River Street beginning at a point approximately 35' westerly from existing Pole #107 River Street location in order to provide electric service to a new home at 288 River Street, Billerica, MA and permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30761949 at 7:54 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for National Grid #30761949
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #30761949. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaThe minutes say John Burrows stepped out before this vote and returned later, so John Burrows is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #30761949. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition for #30761949 for 288 River Street
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition for #30761949 for 288 River Street. 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/Verizon pole petition for #30761949 for 288 River Street. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Support the increase of 3% in the water rates for both in town and out of town rates for FY24
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to support the increase of 3% in the water rates for both in town and out of town rates for FY24. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye. Member Rosa voted No and Member Burrows voted No.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to support the increase of 3% in the water rates for both in town and out of town rates for FY24. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye. Member Rosa voted No and Member Burrows voted No..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Conway)
Support the increase of 7% in the sewer rates for both in town and out of town rates for FY24
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to support the increase of 7% in the sewer rates for both in town and out of town rates for FY24. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye. Member Rosa voted No and Member Burrows voted No.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to support the increase of 7% in the sewer rates for both in town and out of town rates for FY24. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye. Member Rosa voted No and Member Burrows voted No..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Conway)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule -July 17, 2023 and August 14, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the June 26, 2023 Select Board meeting at 10:05 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule -July 17, 2023 and August 14, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the June 26, 2023 Select Board meeting at 10:05 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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