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September 11, 2023
16 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the National Recovery Month - September 2023 proclamation
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the National Recovery Month - September 2023 proclamation. 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 Recovery Month - September 2023 proclamation. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for National Grid Grant of Easement for 11 Concord Road at 7:26 PM
Hearing for National Grid System Grant of Easement- Install a New Private Property Solely Owned Pole 4- 1 with Anchor ~85' across street from Existing Pole 4 in Order to Accommodate Electric Service Upgrade at 11 Concord Road for the Masonic Hall MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid Grant of Easement for 11 Concord Road at 7:26 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Hearing for National Grid System Grant of Easement- Install a New Private Property Solely Owned Pole 4- 1 with Anchor ~85' across street from Existing Pole 4 in Order to Accommodate Electric Service Upgrade at 11 Concord Road for the Masonic Hall MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid Grant of Easement for 11 Concord Road at 7:26 PM. 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 Grant of Easement for 11 Concord Road and take no action
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for the National Grid Grant of Easement for 11 Concord Road and take no action. 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 the National Grid Grant of Easement for 11 Concord Road and take no action. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board minutes of August 8, 2023 as presented
August 8, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of August 8, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“August 8, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of August 8, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Daniel Darris-O'Connor to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee
Billerica Youth Advisory Committee - Terms Expire on August 30, 2024 Daniel Darris-O'Connor- Application dated 8/11/23 John LaFauci- Application dated 8/11/23 Paulina Kirik - Application dated 8/11/23 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.
From the minutes
“Billerica Youth Advisory Committee - Terms Expire on August 30, 2024 Daniel Darris-O'Connor- Application dated 8/11/23 John LaFauci- Application dated 8/11/23 Paulina Kirik - Application dated 8/11/23 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..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint John LaFauci to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint John LaFauci to the Billerica Youth Advisory 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 John LaFauci to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Paulina Kirik to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Paulina Kirik to the Billerica Youth Advisory 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 Paulina Kirik to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (GOB) for not to exceed $19,000,000 plus interest for the following Municipal purposes: High School $4,000,000; Howe School $7,000,000 and Peggy...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (GOB) for not to exceed $19,000,000 plus interest for the following Municipal purposes: High School $4,000,000; Howe School $7,000,000 and Peggy Hannon Rizza for $8,000,000 for a total of $19,000,000 and vote to approve the issuance of new money Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) for a not to exceed amount of $4,500,000 plus interest for the following purpose: Public Works Facility $4,500,000 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaNo: Burrows
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (GOB) for not to exceed $19,000,000 plus interest for the following Municipal purposes: High School $4,000,000; Howe School $7,000,000 and Peggy Hannon Rizza for $8,000,000 for a total of $19,000,000 and vote to approve the issuance of new money Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) for a not to exceed amount of $4,500,000 plus interest for the following purpose: Public Works Facility $4,500,000 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Pursuant to the power granted to the Select Board by Article 29 from the 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting hereby releases to Jamie W. Haberline, individually of 23 Lakeview Drive, Billerica, MA...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that pursuant to the power granted to the Select Board by Article 29 from the 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting hereby releases to Jamie W. Haberline, individually of 23 Lakeview Drive, Billerica, MA 01821, and his successors in title to the below described real estate, all restrictions imposed on said real estate on behalf of and for the benefit of the Town of Billerica as set forth in a certain deed form the Town of Billerica to William J. Hoy, dated October 1, 1985 and recorded with the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds, Book 3209, Page 165. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that pursuant to the power granted to the Select Board by Article 29 from the 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting hereby releases to Jamie W. Haberline, individually of 23 Lakeview Drive, Billerica, MA 01821, and his successors in title to the below described real estate, all restrictions imposed on said real estate on behalf of and for the benefit of the Town of Billerica as set forth in a certain deed form the Town of Billerica to William J. Hoy, dated October 1, 1985 and recorded with the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds, Book 3209, Page 165. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve (4) 18" x 24" signs in the common for Conversations Billerica from September 13 - 23, 2023
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" signs in the common for Conversations Billerica from September 13 - 23, 2023. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" signs in the common for Conversations Billerica from September 13 - 23, 2023. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Allocate $3,137,698 to Category 4 for sewer work of the ARPA requirements
MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to allocate $3,137,698 to Category 4 for sewer work of the ARPA requirements. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 2-3-0. Vice Chair Conway, Secretary Deslaurier and Chair Riley voted against. The motion failed.
Yes: Burrows, RosaNo: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyThe minutes name Kimberly Conway (no), Andrew Deslaurier (no) and Michael Riley (no) and give the count as 2-3-0; with 5 members present, the other members (Michael Rosa and John Burrows) are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to allocate $3,137,698 to Category 4 for sewer work of the ARPA requirements. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 2-3-0. Vice Chair Conway, Secretary Deslaurier and Chair Riley voted against. The motion failed..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Reappropriate $3,137,698 of ARPA funds for use in sewer and water to help fund the Town Center project
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to reappropriate $3,137,698 of ARPA funds for use in sewer and water to help fund the Town Center project. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Burrows voted against. The motion passed.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to reappropriate $3,137,698 of ARPA funds for use in sewer and water to help fund the Town Center project. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Burrows voted against. The motion passed..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Conway)
Set a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Fall Town Meeting to be held on October 5th to address articles on the warrant to create an article to address the special stabilization fund for the...
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to set a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Fall Town Meeting to be held on October 5th to address articles on the warrant to create an article to address the special stabilization fund for the Opioid Settlement Fund. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 4-1-0. Vice Chair Conway voted against. The motion passed.
Yes: Burrows, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaNo: Conway
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to set a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Fall Town Meeting to be held on October 5th to address articles on the warrant to create an article to address the special stabilization fund for the Opioid Settlement Fund. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 4-1-0. Vice Chair Conway voted against. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Approve the flying of the Pro-Lift Flag from October 16, - October 31, 2023
MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to approve the flying of the Pro-Lift Flag from October 16, - October 31, 2023. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 4-1-0. Secretary Deslaurier voted against.
Yes: Burrows, Conway, Riley, RosaNo: Deslaurier
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to approve the flying of the Pro-Lift Flag from October 16, - October 31, 2023. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 4-1-0. Secretary Deslaurier voted against..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Conway)
Approve the flying of the Italian Heritage Flag from October 1 - October 15, 2023
Request to Fly the Italian Heritage Flag the Entire Month of October (Currently Flown the Week of Columbus Day) - Email from M. Rosa dated 8/29/23, Memo from R. Correnti dated 8/9/01, Excerpts of Select Board minutes of 9/4/01, 9/30/02, 10/18/21 MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the flying of the Italian Heritage Flag from October 1 - October 15, 2023. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Request to Fly the Italian Heritage Flag the Entire Month of October (Currently Flown the Week of Columbus Day) - Email from M. Rosa dated 8/29/23, Memo from R. Correnti dated 8/9/01, Excerpts of Select Board minutes of 9/4/01, 9/30/02, 10/18/21 MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the flying of the Italian Heritage Flag from October 1 - October 15, 2023. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of September 11, 2023 @ 11:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of September 11, 2023 @ 11:30 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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