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December 4, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 26 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →Billerica Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
SPECIAL MEETING
Lay Items #2 through #6 of the Special Select Board Meeting of December 4, 2023 on the table
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to lay Items #2 through #6 of the Special Select Board Meeting of December 4, 2023 on the table. The motion was seconded by Secretary Deslaurier and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Burrows voted against.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to lay Items #2 through #6 of the Special Select Board Meeting of December 4, 2023 on the table. The motion was seconded by Secretary Deslaurier and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Burrows voted against..” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Adjourn
Discuss Chairman Riley's Removal of Board Members Agenda Items MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Special Select Board Meeting at 8:11 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Burrows voted against.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“Discuss Chairman Riley's Removal of Board Members Agenda Items MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Special Select Board Meeting at 8:11 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Burrows voted against..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Conway)
Billerica Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Put a letter of commendation into the file of the DPW/Water Department that are mentioned in the Town Manager's Report
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to put a letter of commendation into the file of the DPW/Water Department that are mentioned in the Town Manager's Report. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to put a letter of commendation into the file of the DPW/Water Department that are mentioned in the Town Manager's Report. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Send a letter on behalf of the Select Board asking Community Cares Collective to honor their commitment
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to send a letter on behalf of the Select Board asking Community Cares Collective to honor their commitment. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to send a letter on behalf of the Select Board asking Community Cares Collective to honor their commitment. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the request for (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from December 5th to December 9th for the First Parish Church Annual Meetinghouse Fair on December 9th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 7...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the request for (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from December 5th to December 9th for the First Parish Church Annual Meetinghouse Fair on December 9th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 7 Concord 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 request for (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from December 5th to December 9th for the First Parish Church Annual Meetinghouse Fair on December 9th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 7 Concord Road. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Recess this meeting at 7:57 PM to open the Special Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to recess this meeting at 7:57 PM to open the Special Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to recess this meeting at 7:57 PM to open the Special Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Resume the regular Select Board meeting at 8:12 PM
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to resume the regular Select Board meeting at 8:12 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Burrows voted against.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to resume the regular Select Board meeting at 8:12 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Burrows voted against..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Conway)
Approve the updated financial policies except OPEB as presented tonight
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the updated financial policies except OPEB as presented tonight. 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 updated financial policies except OPEB as presented tonight. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the updated OPEB policy as presented tonight
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the updated OPEB policy as presented tonight. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. Vice Chair Conway abstained from voting.
Yes: Burrows, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the updated OPEB policy as presented tonight. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. Vice Chair Conway abstained from voting..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Building Department permitting fees as presented
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Building Department permitting fees as 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 Building Department permitting fees as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Change of Manager to Maria Perez Polanco for A & A Ixtappa, Inc. dba Casa Blanca located at 99 Chelmsford Road, Suite 1
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Change of Manager to Maria Perez Polanco for A & A Ixtappa, Inc. dba Casa Blanca located at 99 Chelmsford Road, Suite 1. 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 Change of Manager to Maria Perez Polanco for A & A Ixtappa, Inc. dba Casa Blanca located at 99 Chelmsford Road, Suite 1. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for the All Alcohol Package Stores
All Alcohol Package Stores §15 - 9 out of 9 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for the All Alcohol Package Stores. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. b.
From the minutes
“All Alcohol Package Stores §15 - 9 out of 9 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for the All Alcohol Package Stores. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. b..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for the Wine & Malt Package Stores
Wine & Malt Package Stores §15 - 3 out of 3 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for the Wine & Malt Package Stores. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0 c. All Alcohol Restaurants §12 - 10 out of 25 Licenses
From the minutes
“Wine & Malt Package Stores §15 - 3 out of 3 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for the Wine & Malt Package Stores. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0 c. All Alcohol Restaurants §12 - 10 out of 25 Licenses.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2024 License Renewals for the All Alcohol Restaurants FOR Chung King "Mike's Place", Courtyard by Marriott Billerica, Emerald Rose, Jade Pacific Restaurant, Jon Ryan's Pub, 99...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 License Renewals for the All Alcohol Restaurants FOR Chung King "Mike's Place", Courtyard by Marriott Billerica, Emerald Rose, Jade Pacific Restaurant, Jon Ryan's Pub, 99 Restaurant & Pub at 160 Lexington Road and 672 Boston Road, Pizza Mia, Swanson Meadows Restaurant and Bar and Wuloon Ming Restaurant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0 d.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 License Renewals for the All Alcohol Restaurants FOR Chung King "Mike's Place", Courtyard by Marriott Billerica, Emerald Rose, Jade Pacific Restaurant, Jon Ryan's Pub, 99 Restaurant & Pub at 160 Lexington Road and 672 Boston Road, Pizza Mia, Swanson Meadows Restaurant and Bar and Wuloon Ming Restaurant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0 d..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2024 Renewals for the Wine and Malt Restaurants FOR Mangia Mangia, Sichuan Gourmet Billerica and Turnpike Market Restaurant
Wine & Malt Restaurants §12 - 3 out of 5 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Renewals for the Wine and Malt Restaurants FOR Mangia Mangia, Sichuan Gourmet Billerica and Turnpike Market Restaurant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0 e.
From the minutes
“Wine & Malt Restaurants §12 - 3 out of 5 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Renewals for the Wine and Malt Restaurants FOR Mangia Mangia, Sichuan Gourmet Billerica and Turnpike Market Restaurant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0 e..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2024 License Renewals for the Common Victuallers Establishments EXCEPT Bang Na Thai Kitchen, Expresso Pizza, Indian Style, Pro Fitness, Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, Silvio's...
Common Victualler's - 32 out of 37 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 License Renewals for the Common Victuallers Establishments EXCEPT Bang Na Thai Kitchen, Expresso Pizza, Indian Style, Pro Fitness, Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, Silvio's Pizza, Wendy's and Zesty's Pizza. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Common Victualler's - 32 out of 37 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 License Renewals for the Common Victuallers Establishments EXCEPT Bang Na Thai Kitchen, Expresso Pizza, Indian Style, Pro Fitness, Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, Silvio's Pizza, Wendy's and Zesty's Pizza. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2024 Renewal for the Common Victualler's License FOR Bang Na Thai Kitchen with a change in hours to 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM Monday-Friday and 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday and Sunday
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Renewal for the Common Victualler's License FOR Bang Na Thai Kitchen with a change in hours to 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM Monday-Friday and 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. 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 2024 Renewal for the Common Victualler's License FOR Bang Na Thai Kitchen with a change in hours to 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM Monday-Friday and 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2024 Renewal for the Common Victualler's License FOR Expresso Pizza with a change in hours to 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday-Thursday and Sunday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Friday & Saturday
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Renewal for the Common Victualler's License FOR Expresso Pizza with a change in hours to 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday-Thursday and Sunday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Friday & Saturday. 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 2024 Renewal for the Common Victualler's License FOR Expresso Pizza with a change in hours to 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday-Thursday and Sunday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Friday & Saturday. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2024 Renewal for the Common Victualler's License FOR Wendy's with a change in hours to 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM Monday-Sunday
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Renewal for the Common Victualler's License FOR Wendy's with a change in hours to 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM Monday-Sunday. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. f.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Renewal for the Common Victualler's License FOR Wendy's with a change in hours to 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM Monday-Sunday. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. f..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2024 Class I License Renewal FOR American Science & Engineering, Inc, Billerica Motor Sports & Marine and High-Octane Harley-Davidson
Car Dealer - Class 1 - 4 out of 4 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Class I License Renewal FOR American Science & Engineering, Inc, Billerica Motor Sports & Marine and High-Octane Harley-Davidson. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Car Dealer - Class 1 - 4 out of 4 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Class I License Renewal FOR American Science & Engineering, Inc, Billerica Motor Sports & Marine and High-Octane Harley-Davidson. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2024 Class I License FOR New England Wheels, Inc. with a change in hours to Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Closed Saturday & Sunday
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Class I License FOR New England Wheels, Inc. with a change in hours to Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Closed Saturday & Sunday. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. g.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Class I License FOR New England Wheels, Inc. with a change in hours to Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Closed Saturday & Sunday. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. g..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for Class II Car Dealers
Car Dealer - Class 2 - 20 out of 20 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for Class II Car Dealers. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. h.
From the minutes
“Car Dealer - Class 2 - 20 out of 20 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for Class II Car Dealers. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. h..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for Class III Car Dealers
Car Dealer - Class 3 - 4 out of 4 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for Class III Car Dealers. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. i.
From the minutes
“Car Dealer - Class 3 - 4 out of 4 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for Class III Car Dealers. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. i..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2024 Secondhand Dealer's License FOR Burlington Coin & Collectables
Secondhand Dealers - 1 out of 2 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Secondhand Dealer's License FOR Burlington Coin & Collectables. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. j.
From the minutes
“Secondhand Dealers - 1 out of 2 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve the 2024 Secondhand Dealer's License FOR Burlington Coin & Collectables. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. j..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for Taxis
Taxi - 3 out of 3 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for Taxis. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Taxi - 3 out of 3 Licenses MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Approve ALL the 2024 License Renewals for Taxis. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of December 04, 2023 @ 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of December 04, 2023 @ 10:00 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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