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February 26, 2024
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael Riley took part remotely.
- Kimberly Conway took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of...
Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Dina Favreau vs. John Burrows & Others - Review of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of 01/12/24 MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Dina Favreau vs. John Burrows & Others - Review of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of 01/12/24 at 6:32 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0- 0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Dina Favreau vs. John Burrows & Others - Review of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of 01/12/24 MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Dina Favreau vs. John Burrows & Others - Review of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of 01/12/24 at 6:32 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0- 0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Open the public hearing for National Grid #30840753 for 49 Folgers Street at 7:10 PM
Public Hearing for National Grid - #30840753 - National Grid to install 1 JO Pole (4-1) on Folger Street beginning at a point approximately 93' Southerly from the existing pole 4 Folger Street in a public way with anchor/guy approximately 93' diagonally across the street from existing Pole 4 in order to supply electric service to a new home at 49 Folgers Street, Billerica, MA MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #30840753 for 49 Folgers Street at 7:10 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing for National Grid - #30840753 - National Grid to install 1 JO Pole (4-1) on Folger Street beginning at a point approximately 93' Southerly from the existing pole 4 Folger Street in a public way with anchor/guy approximately 93' diagonally across the street from existing Pole 4 in order to supply electric service to a new home at 49 Folgers Street, Billerica, MA MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #30840753 for 49 Folgers Street at 7:10 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Close the public hearing
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Approve the National Grid petition #30840753 for 49 Folgers Street with the change from 93' to 147' contingent on approval from the DPW, Police Department and Electrical Inspector on the new location
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the National Grid petition #30840753 for 49 Folgers Street with the change from 93' to 147' contingent on approval from the DPW, Police Department and Electrical Inspector on the new location. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the National Grid petition #30840753 for 49 Folgers Street with the change from 93' to 147' contingent on approval from the DPW, Police Department and Electrical Inspector on the new location. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Approve the Select Board minutes of January 22, 2024 as presented
January 22, 2024 MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of January 22, 2024 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“January 22, 2024 MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of January 22, 2024 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Appoint Tracy DeJoy to the Scholarship Foundation Committee
Scholarship Foundation - Tracy DeJoy MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to appoint Tracy DeJoy to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Scholarship Foundation - Tracy DeJoy MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to appoint Tracy DeJoy to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Approve the entertainment license for the Billerica's Farmer's Market on Mondays from June 17th to October 14th from 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Operating Hours from 2:00 PM to 7:00)
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the entertainment license for the Billerica's Farmer's Market on Mondays from June 17th to October 14th from 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Operating Hours from 2:00 PM to 7:00). The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the entertainment license for the Billerica's Farmer's Market on Mondays from June 17th to October 14th from 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Operating Hours from 2:00 PM to 7:00). The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Approve the request of (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Town Common on market days for the Billerica's Farmer's Market on Mondays from June 17th to October 14th
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the request of (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Town Common on market days for the Billerica's Farmer's Market on Mondays from June 17th to October 14th. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the request of (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Town Common on market days for the Billerica's Farmer's Market on Mondays from June 17th to October 14th. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Approve the request of (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Town Common from February 28th to March 16th to promote their fundraiser event on March 15, 2024 at the Billerica Elks from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the request of (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Town Common from February 28th to March 16th to promote their fundraiser event on March 15, 2024 at the Billerica Elks from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the request of (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Town Common from February 28th to March 16th to promote their fundraiser event on March 15, 2024 at the Billerica Elks from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Continue with early in person voting for the local election on Monday, April 1st from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday April 2nd from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Wednesday, April 3rd from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that the Select Board continue with early in person voting for the local election on Monday, April 1st from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday April 2nd from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Wednesday, April 3rd from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that the Select Board continue with early in person voting for the local election on Monday, April 1st from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday April 2nd from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Wednesday, April 3rd from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Put a letter in the file for the employees of the Town Clerk and Board of Registrar's office commending them on their work done for the elections
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to put a letter in the file for the employees of the Town Clerk and Board of Registrar's office commending them on their work done for the elections. The motion was seconded by Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to put a letter in the file for the employees of the Town Clerk and Board of Registrar's office commending them on their work done for the elections. The motion was seconded by Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Riley)
Amend the Memorandum of Undersstanding between the Town of Billerica and the Dog Park to reduce the dog park maintenance from $8,000 to $5,000
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to amend the Memorandum of Undersstanding between the Town of Billerica and the Dog Park to reduce the dog park maintenance from $8,000 to $5,000. The motion was seconded by Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to amend the Memorandum of Undersstanding between the Town of Billerica and the Dog Park to reduce the dog park maintenance from $8,000 to $5,000. The motion was seconded by Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Riley)
Accept the grant of a utility easement in property at 480 Boston Road, to grant a partial release of a Town utility easement in property on Tower Farm Road described as Lot 2A in Plan Book 250,...
MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to accept the grant of a utility easement in property at 480 Boston Road, to grant a partial release of a Town utility easement in property on Tower Farm Road described as Lot 2A in Plan Book 250, Plan 49, and to release and accept an access easement in that same property on Tower Farm Road, all as set forth in those instruments presented to the Board entitled: Grant of Utility Easement; Partial Release of Easement; and Partial Release and Restatement of Access Easement, and to execute said instruments on behalf of the Town in witness hereof. The motion was seconded by Chair Riley and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted No, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Conway made a motion to accept the grant of a utility easement in property at 480 Boston Road, to grant a partial release of a Town utility easement in property on Tower Farm Road described as Lot 2A in Plan Book 250, Plan 49, and to release and accept an access easement in that same property on Tower Farm Road, all as set forth in those instruments presented to the Board entitled: Grant of Utility Easement; Partial Release of Easement; and Partial Release and Restatement of Access Easement, and to execute said instruments on behalf of the Town in witness hereof. The motion was seconded by Chair Riley and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted No, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Riley)
Put a letter of thanks to David Grubb in his personnel file
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to put a letter of thanks to David Grubb in his personnel file. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to put a letter of thanks to David Grubb in his personnel file. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Amend the one-day wine and malt license and outdoor entertainment for KHD, Inc. for March 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to amend the one-day wine and malt license and outdoor entertainment for KHD, Inc. for March 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to amend the one-day wine and malt license and outdoor entertainment for KHD, Inc. for March 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
The Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Billerica adopted by the Board of Selectmen on July 21, 1936 and subsequent amendments thereto, be amended as follows: Harvard Road in its entirety...
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Billerica adopted by the Board of Selectmen on July 21, 1936 and subsequent amendments thereto, be amended as follows: Harvard Road in its entirety shall be designated a thickly settled district at 25 mph as authorized by the Town's acceptance of Chapter 90, Section 17C of the Massachusetts General Laws. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Billerica adopted by the Board of Selectmen on July 21, 1936 and subsequent amendments thereto, be amended as follows: Harvard Road in its entirety shall be designated a thickly settled district at 25 mph as authorized by the Town's acceptance of Chapter 90, Section 17C of the Massachusetts General Laws. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Adjourn
Member Rosa stated that the next meetings are March 4, 2024 and March 18, 2024 MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of February 26, 2024 @ 9:05 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Member Rosa stated that the next meetings are March 4, 2024 and March 18, 2024 MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of February 26, 2024 @ 9:05 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
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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