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July 17, 2023
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Kimberly Conway, who is counted absent.
Present: Michael Riley, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: Kimberly Conway
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing for Pinehurst Liquors, LLC at 7:04 PM
Public Hearing for Pinehurst Liquors, LLC - Transfer of an Off-Premises Retail Wine & Malt license §15 from Nilkanth Store LLC DBA Pinehurst Liquors to Pinehurst Liquors LLC DBA Pinehurst Liquors at the Premises Located at 816 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for Pinehurst Liquors, LLC at 7:04 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing for Pinehurst Liquors, LLC - Transfer of an Off-Premises Retail Wine & Malt license §15 from Nilkanth Store LLC DBA Pinehurst Liquors to Pinehurst Liquors LLC DBA Pinehurst Liquors at the Premises Located at 816 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for Pinehurst Liquors, LLC at 7:04 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for Pinehurst Liquors, LLC
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for Pinehurst Liquors, LLC. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for Pinehurst Liquors, LLC. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the transfer of the Wine and Malt License for Pinehurst Liquors, LLC
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the transfer of the Wine and Malt License for Pinehurst Liquors, LLC. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the transfer of the Wine and Malt License for Pinehurst Liquors, LLC. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for National Grid #30775471
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #30775471. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #30775471. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid pole petition for 2 Cartwright Lane #30775471
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition for 2 Cartwright Lane #30775471. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition for 2 Cartwright Lane #30775471. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the change of manager application for the VFW Solomon Post #8819 to Donna Fox
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the change of manager application for the VFW Solomon Post #8819 to Donna Fox. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the change of manager application for the VFW Solomon Post #8819 to Donna Fox. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint the precinct officers and Town Meeting checkers for FY23 as presented in a memo dated July 7, 2023
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint the precinct officers and Town Meeting checkers for FY23 as presented in a memo dated July 7, 2023. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint the precinct officers and Town Meeting checkers for FY23 as presented in a memo dated July 7, 2023. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board minutes of May 22, 2023 as presented
May 22, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of May 22, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“May 22, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of May 22, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board minutes of June 5, 2023 as presented
June 5, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of June 5, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“June 5, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of June 5, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Benjamin Perry to a 3rd term on the Local Cultural Council
Local Cultural Council - Benjamin Perry (3rd Term) - Expires June 30, 2025 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Benjamin Perry to a 3rd term on the Local Cultural Council. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Local Cultural Council - Benjamin Perry (3rd Term) - Expires June 30, 2025 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Benjamin Perry to a 3rd term on the Local Cultural Council. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Marguerite Massey as an Alternate Member on the Council on Aging
Council on Aging - Marguerite Massey Alternate Member and Joseph Marino Alternate Member - Expires MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Marguerite Massey as an Alternate Member on the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Council on Aging - Marguerite Massey Alternate Member and Joseph Marino Alternate Member - Expires MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Marguerite Massey as an Alternate Member on the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Joseph Marino as an Alternate Member of the Council on Aging
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Joseph Marino as an Alternate Member of the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Joseph Marino as an Alternate Member of the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Put a letter in the personnel file for Deputy Chief Gerry Roche and IT Director Chris Bartlett
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to put a letter in the personnel file for Deputy Chief Gerry Roche and IT Director Chris Bartlett. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to put a letter in the personnel file for Deputy Chief Gerry Roche and IT Director Chris Bartlett. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
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Approve the 5K Freedom Race on Saturday, September 17, 2023 subject to the route approval of the Traffic Safety Officer
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the 5K Freedom Race on Saturday, September 17, 2023 subject to the route approval of the Traffic Safety Officer. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the 5K Freedom Race on Saturday, September 17, 2023 subject to the route approval of the Traffic Safety Officer. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the IAGB India Day Flag Raising on August 12th at 11:00 AM
India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) - Request for India Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday, August 12th at 11:00 AM MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the IAGB India Day Flag Raising on August 12th at 11:00 AM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) - Request for India Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday, August 12th at 11:00 AM MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the IAGB India Day Flag Raising on August 12th at 11:00 AM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL, c.30A §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Meeting Schedule - August 14, 2023 and September 11, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL, c.30A §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Talbot Mills Dam Discussion and only return to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule - August 14, 2023 and September 11, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL, c.30A §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Talbot Mills Dam Discussion and only return to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Meeting Schedule - August 14, 2023 and September 11, 2023
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the meeting of July 17, 2023 at 8:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the meeting of July 17, 2023 at 8:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (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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