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November 6, 2023
18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kimberly Conway took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing at 7:31 PM for National Grid #30840753 for 49 Folger Street
Install 50KVA mini pad on private property in order to provide electrical service to a new home at 49 Folger Street, Billerica, MA MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing at 7:31 PM for National Grid #30840753 for 49 Folger Street. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Install 50KVA mini pad on private property in order to provide electrical service to a new home at 49 Folger Street, Billerica, MA MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing at 7:31 PM for National Grid #30840753 for 49 Folger Street. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for National Grid #30840753 for 49 Folger Street
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #30840753 for 49 Folger Street. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #30840753 for 49 Folger Street. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid application #30840753 to install approximately 110' #2 al 1-1C wire in customer installed 2-3" conduits from Pole #4 Folger Street to 49 Folger Street
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the National Grid application #30840753 to install approximately 110' #2 al 1-1C wire in customer installed 2-3" conduits from Pole #4 Folger Street to 49 Folger Street. Install 50KVA mini pad on private property in order to provide electrical service to a new home at 49 Folger Street, Billerica, MAThe motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the National Grid application #30840753 to install approximately 110' #2 al 1-1C wire in customer installed 2-3" conduits from Pole #4 Folger Street to 49 Folger Street. Install 50KVA mini pad on private property in order to provide electrical service to a new home at 49 Folger Street, Billerica, MAThe motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing at 7:35 PM for a nuisance or dangerous dog regarding an incident occurring on September 6, 2023
Relative Complaint of Animal Control Officer (ACO) Gualtieri Pursuant to G.L. c. 140 §157 Nuisance or Dangerous Dogs; Orders for Remedial Action; Appeal; Violation of Order - Regarding Incident occurring on September 6, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing at 7:35 PM for a nuisance or dangerous dog regarding an incident occurring on September 6, 2023. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Relative Complaint of Animal Control Officer (ACO) Gualtieri Pursuant to G.L. c. 140 §157 Nuisance or Dangerous Dogs; Orders for Remedial Action; Appeal; Violation of Order - Regarding Incident occurring on September 6, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing at 7:35 PM for a nuisance or dangerous dog regarding an incident occurring on September 6, 2023. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for the dangerous dogs
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for the dangerous dogs. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for the dangerous dogs. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Finds pursuant to M.G.L, Chapter 140, Section 157, the dogs identified as Hennessey and Cardi in ACO Gualtieri's report as dangerous and that if returned to the State of Massachusetts, they are to...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that the Select Board finds pursuant to M.G.L, Chapter 140, Section 157, the dogs identified as Hennessey and Cardi in ACO Gualtieri's report as dangerous and that if returned to the State of Massachusetts, they are to immediately be surrendered to Animal Control so that they may be humanely euthanized. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that the Select Board finds pursuant to M.G.L, Chapter 140, Section 157, the dogs identified as Hennessey and Cardi in ACO Gualtieri's report as dangerous and that if returned to the State of Massachusetts, they are to immediately be surrendered to Animal Control so that they may be humanely euthanized. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board minutes of September 11, 2023 as submitted
September 11, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of September 11, 2023 as submitted. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“September 11, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of September 11, 2023 as submitted. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board minutes of October 26, 2023 as amended by Member Rosa
October 26, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of October 26, 2023 as amended by Member Rosa. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“October 26, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of October 26, 2023 as amended by Member Rosa. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Dedicate the parcel of land known as Parcel 69-48-0 French Street to the Snowden/Pariss family, which a monument marker to be installed at a later date
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to dedicate the parcel of land known as Parcel 69-48-0 French Street to the Snowden/Pariss family, which a monument marker to be installed at a later date. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to dedicate the parcel of land known as Parcel 69-48-0 French Street to the Snowden/Pariss family, which a monument marker to be installed at a later date. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Acknowledge receipt of Open Meeting Law Complaints received from Kelley Sardina (dated October 27, 2023, received October 30, 2023); Jina Levin (dated November 1, 2023, received November 1, 2023);...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to acknowledge receipt of Open Meeting Law Complaints received from Kelley Sardina (dated October 27, 2023, received October 30, 2023); Jina Levin (dated November 1, 2023, received November 1, 2023); Terri Witts (dated November 1, 2023, received November 2, 2023), Vincent Cangiamila (dated November 2, 2023, received November 3, 2023); Diana Saunders (dated November 2, 2023, received November 3, 2023) and refer them to Town Counsel to review and authorize submission of responses by Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye. The motion passed.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to acknowledge receipt of Open Meeting Law Complaints received from Kelley Sardina (dated October 27, 2023, received October 30, 2023); Jina Levin (dated November 1, 2023, received November 1, 2023); Terri Witts (dated November 1, 2023, received November 2, 2023), Vincent Cangiamila (dated November 2, 2023, received November 3, 2023); Diana Saunders (dated November 2, 2023, received November 3, 2023) and refer them to Town Counsel to review and authorize submission of responses by Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Conway)
Change 29.1 #2 to read "The Select Board recommends that all applicants or organizations comply with the Attorney General's requirements of a charitable organization such as being 501c3, 501c19...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to change 29.1 #2 to read "The Select Board recommends that all applicants or organizations comply with the Attorney General's requirements of a charitable organization such as being 501c3, 501c19 (Veteran's), AG Account # or IRS SS-4.". The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows abstained and Chair Riley voted Aye.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaAbstained: Burrows
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to change 29.1 #2 to read "The Select Board recommends that all applicants or organizations comply with the Attorney General's requirements of a charitable organization such as being 501c3, 501c19 (Veteran's), AG Account # or IRS SS-4.". The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows abstained and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Add 29.1 #3 "Applicants will be not accepted from organizations that will create a disparity or disproportionate benefit in other similar organizations, groups or classes
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add 29.1 #3 "Applicants will be not accepted from organizations that will create a disparity or disproportionate benefit in other similar organizations, groups or classes." 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 add 29.1 #3 "Applicants will be not accepted from organizations that will create a disparity or disproportionate benefit in other similar organizations, groups or classes." 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)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The motion failed
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Add 29.1 #4 "Applicants will be not accepted from organizations for purchases that should fall within a standard town/school budget
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add 29.1 #4 "Applicants will be not accepted from organizations for purchases that should fall within a standard town/school budget." The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 1-3-1. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows abstained and Chair Riley voted No. The motion failed.
Yes: RosaNo: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyAbstained: Burrows
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add 29.1 #4 "Applicants will be not accepted from organizations for purchases that should fall within a standard town/school budget." The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 1-3-1. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows abstained and Chair Riley voted No. The motion failed..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Add 29.1 #14"Community Funds Grant applications should include a civilian CORI form filled out by the submitter of the application
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add 29.1 #14"Community Funds Grant applications should include a civilian CORI form filled out by the submitter of the application." The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows abstained and Chair Riley voted Aye.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaAbstained: Burrows
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add 29.1 #14"Community Funds Grant applications should include a civilian CORI form filled out by the submitter of the application." The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows abstained and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Accept the Policy for Reimbursement of Abutter's List and Mailing Fees for Pole Petitions
National Grid - Policy for Reimbursement of Abutter's List and Mailing Fees - 2nd Reading MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to accept the Policy for Reimbursement of Abutter's List and Mailing Fees for Pole Petitions. 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
“National Grid - Policy for Reimbursement of Abutter's List and Mailing Fees - 2nd Reading MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to accept the Policy for Reimbursement of Abutter's List and Mailing Fees for Pole Petitions. 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)
Approve the request of Billerica Youth Lacrosse to add (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from November 7th through December 31st for their annual registration
Approval of (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from November 7th through December 31st for Billerica Youth Lacrosse for their Annual Registration - Requested by Member Burrows MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the request of Billerica Youth Lacrosse to add (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from November 7th through December 31st for their annual registration. 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
“Approval of (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from November 7th through December 31st for Billerica Youth Lacrosse for their Annual Registration - Requested by Member Burrows MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the request of Billerica Youth Lacrosse to add (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from November 7th through December 31st for their annual registration. 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)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of November 06, 2023 @ 11:20 PM. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of November 06, 2023 @ 11:20 PM. 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, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (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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