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January 8, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing for National Grid #30869841 for 14 Estey Road at 7:10 PM
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #30869841 for 14 Estey Road at 7:10 PM. 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 #30869841 for 14 Estey Road at 7:10 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid Hearing #30869841 to install approximately 220' of #2 al 1-1C in 2-3" Conduits from Pole 8 Jennings Road to new 50 KVA Transformer on Private Property of 10 Estey Road,...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the National Grid Hearing #30869841 to install approximately 220' of #2 al 1-1C in 2-3" Conduits from Pole 8 Jennings Road to new 50 KVA Transformer on Private Property of 10 Estey Road, Billerica in Order to Supply Electric Service to New Home Located at 14 Estey Road, Carlisle, MA. 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 Hearing #30869841 to install approximately 220' of #2 al 1-1C in 2-3" Conduits from Pole 8 Jennings Road to new 50 KVA Transformer on Private Property of 10 Estey Road, Billerica in Order to Supply Electric Service to New Home Located at 14 Estey Road, Carlisle, MA. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for 22 Commune Incorporated for an On- Premises Wine and Malt and Common Victualer license for 22 Commune at 164 Middlesex Turnpike at 7:12 PM
Public Hearing for 22 Commune Incorporated - A new On-Premises Wine and Malt §12 Restaurant and Common Victualler License for 22 Commune Incorporated DBA 22 Commune at the premises located at 164 Middlesex Turnpike (Bottom Floor of the Val Apartment Complex), Billerica, MA MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for 22 Commune Incorporated for an On- Premises Wine and Malt and Common Victualer license for 22 Commune at 164 Middlesex Turnpike at 7:12 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing for 22 Commune Incorporated - A new On-Premises Wine and Malt §12 Restaurant and Common Victualler License for 22 Commune Incorporated DBA 22 Commune at the premises located at 164 Middlesex Turnpike (Bottom Floor of the Val Apartment Complex), Billerica, MA MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for 22 Commune Incorporated for an On- Premises Wine and Malt and Common Victualer license for 22 Commune at 164 Middlesex Turnpike at 7:12 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for 22 Commune located at 164 Middlesex Turnpike at 7:23 PM
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for 22 Commune located at 164 Middlesex Turnpike at 7:23 PM. 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 located at 164 Middlesex Turnpike at 7:23 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Common Victualler's license for 22 Commune located at 164 Middlesex Turnpike with the incorporation of the ZBA Special Conditions include the restaurant layout showing a maximum of 40...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's license for 22 Commune located at 164 Middlesex Turnpike with the incorporation of the ZBA Special Conditions include the restaurant layout showing a maximum of 40 seat occupancy and with the hours being 6:00 AM to 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 approve the Common Victualler's license for 22 Commune located at 164 Middlesex Turnpike with the incorporation of the ZBA Special Conditions include the restaurant layout showing a maximum of 40 seat occupancy and with the hours being 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the §12 Wine and Malt License for 22 Commune located at 164 Middlesex Turnpike with the incorporation of the ZBA Special Conditions include the restaurant layout showing a maximum of 40...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the §12 Wine and Malt License for 22 Commune located at 164 Middlesex Turnpike with the incorporation of the ZBA Special Conditions include the restaurant layout showing a maximum of 40 seat occupancy and with the hours being 10:00 AM to 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 approve the §12 Wine and Malt License for 22 Commune located at 164 Middlesex Turnpike with the incorporation of the ZBA Special Conditions include the restaurant layout showing a maximum of 40 seat occupancy and with the hours being 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Select Board minutes of November 6, 2023 as presented
November 6, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of November 6, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“November 6, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of November 6, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Daniel Prager to the Historic Commission with the term expiring June 30, 2026
Historic Commission - Daniel Prager MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Daniel Prager to the Historic Commission with the term expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Historic Commission - Daniel Prager MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Daniel Prager to the Historic Commission with the term expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Put a letter of commendation in Christine West's personnel file
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to put a letter of commendation in Christine West's personnel file. 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 in Christine West's personnel file. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
New Business
As Road Commissioners send a letter to Mass DOT and the State Legislation to express our concerns and displeasure with the conditions of the road
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that the Select Board as Road Commissioners send a letter to Mass DOT and the State Legislation to express our concerns and displeasure with the conditions of the road. The motion was seconded by Secretary Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that the Select Board as Road Commissioners send a letter to Mass DOT and the State Legislation to express our concerns and displeasure with the conditions of the road. The motion was seconded by Secretary Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of January 08, 2024 @ 9:05 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 January 08, 2024 @ 9:05 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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