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April 22, 2024
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Kimberly Conway, who is counted absent.
Present: John Burrows, Dina Favreau, Michael Rosa, Michael Riley
Absent: Kimberly Conway
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing for National Grid at 64 Baldwin Road #30928844 at 7:12 PM
National Grid and Verizon- #30928844 - #64 Baldwin Road - National Grid to Relocate 1 JO Pole on Baldwin Road beginning at a point approximately 25' southerly from existing Pole #26 Baldwin Road by request of owner in order to move pole away from driveway at 64 Baldwin Road MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid at 64 Baldwin Road #30928844 at 7:12 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“National Grid and Verizon- #30928844 - #64 Baldwin Road - National Grid to Relocate 1 JO Pole on Baldwin Road beginning at a point approximately 25' southerly from existing Pole #26 Baldwin Road by request of owner in order to move pole away from driveway at 64 Baldwin Road MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid at 64 Baldwin Road #30928844 at 7:12 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Close the public hearing at 7:15 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #30928844 - #64 Baldwin Road for National Grid to Relocate 1 JO Pole on Baldwin Road beginning at a point approximately 25' southerly from...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #30928844 - #64 Baldwin Road for National Grid to Relocate 1 JO Pole on Baldwin Road beginning at a point approximately 25' southerly from existing Pole #26 Baldwin Road by request of owner in order to move pole away from driveway at 64 Baldwin Road. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #30928844 - #64 Baldwin Road for National Grid to Relocate 1 JO Pole on Baldwin Road beginning at a point approximately 25' southerly from existing Pole #26 Baldwin Road by request of owner in order to move pole away from driveway at 64 Baldwin Road. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the Select Board minutes of March 18, 2024 as submitted
March 18, 2024 Regular Session MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of March 18, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“March 18, 2024 Regular Session MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of March 18, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the relocation of the large tent for the Billerica Farmer's Market from the side to the center
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the relocation of the large tent for the Billerica Farmer's Market from the side to the center. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the relocation of the large tent for the Billerica Farmer's Market from the side to the center. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the Change of Manager application for D&P Enterprises dba Pizza Mia with the new manager to be Samantha L. Caetano
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Change of Manager application for D&P Enterprises dba Pizza Mia with the new manager to be Samantha L. Caetano. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Change of Manager application for D&P Enterprises dba Pizza Mia with the new manager to be Samantha L. Caetano. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the request to use the Town Common on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a May Day Celebration
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the request to use the Town Common on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a May Day Celebration. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the request to use the Town Common on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a May Day Celebration. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from April 23, 2024 to May 11, 2024 for the Spring Fling Community Fair Sponsored by BSAP on Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Shawsheen Tech
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from April 23, 2024 to May 11, 2024 for the Spring Fling Community Fair Sponsored by BSAP on Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Shawsheen Tech. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from April 23, 2024 to May 11, 2024 for the Spring Fling Community Fair Sponsored by BSAP on Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Shawsheen Tech. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Appoint Darlene Torre to the Billerica Substance Awareness and Prevention Committee as a Select Board appointment with an expiration of June 30, 2027
Billerica Substance Awareness and Prevention Committee - Darlene Torre MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Darlene Torre to the Billerica Substance Awareness and Prevention Committee as a Select Board appointment with an expiration of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Billerica Substance Awareness and Prevention Committee - Darlene Torre MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Darlene Torre to the Billerica Substance Awareness and Prevention Committee as a Select Board appointment with an expiration of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Appoint Dana Reardon to the Scholarship Committee with an expiration of June 30, 2027
Scholarship Committee - Dana Reardon and Denise Reardon Salemme MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Dana Reardon to the Scholarship Committee with an expiration of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Scholarship Committee - Dana Reardon and Denise Reardon Salemme MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Dana Reardon to the Scholarship Committee with an expiration of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Appoint Denise Reardon Salemme to the Scholarship Committee with an expiration of June 30, 2027
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Denise Reardon Salemme to the Scholarship Committee with an expiration of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Denise Reardon Salemme to the Scholarship Committee with an expiration of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article 19 as amended with a cost of $2 million to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 19 as amended with a cost of $2 million to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 19 as amended with a cost of $2 million to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Withdraw Article 29 from the Town Meeting warrant
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 29 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 29 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Withdraw Article 31 from the Town Meeting warrant
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 31 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and after discussion voted 3-1-0. Member Riley voting against the motion.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaNo: Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 31 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and after discussion voted 3-1-0. Member Riley voting against the motion..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Withdraw Article 32 from the Town Meeting warrant
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 32 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 32 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Withdraw Article 34 from the Town Meeting warrant
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 34 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 34 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Withdraw Article 35 from the Town Meeting warrant
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 35 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 35 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Withdraw Article 36 from the Town Meeting warrant
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 36 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article 36 from the Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
The proposed location of the Recreation Center be at the Vining School property and the proposed location of the COA be at Cider Mill
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the proposed location of the Recreation Center be at the Vining School property and the proposed location of the COA be at Cider Mill. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 3-1-0. Member Riley voting against the motion.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaNo: Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the proposed location of the Recreation Center be at the Vining School property and the proposed location of the COA be at Cider Mill. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 3-1-0. Member Riley voting against the motion..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Withdraw Article 14 from the Town Meeting Warrant
MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to withdraw Article 14 from the Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Secretary Rosa and voted 3-1-0. Member Riley voting against the motion.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaNo: Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to withdraw Article 14 from the Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Secretary Rosa and voted 3-1-0. Member Riley voting against the motion..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Rosa)
Schedule a Special Town Meeting on May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM
MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to schedule a Special Town Meeting on May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Secretary Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to schedule a Special Town Meeting on May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Secretary Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Rosa)
Create and submit Article 1 for the Special Town Meeting Warrant to Fund the Construction of a New Recreation Center with the cost of $20,000,000 and Article 2 for the Special Town Meeting Warrant...
MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to create and submit Article 1 for the Special Town Meeting Warrant to Fund the Construction of a New Recreation Center with the cost of $20,000,000 and Article 2 for the Special Town Meeting Warrant to Fund the Construction of a New Council on Aging with the cost of $20,000,000. The motion was seconded by Secretary Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to create and submit Article 1 for the Special Town Meeting Warrant to Fund the Construction of a New Recreation Center with the cost of $20,000,000 and Article 2 for the Special Town Meeting Warrant to Fund the Construction of a New Council on Aging with the cost of $20,000,000. The motion was seconded by Secretary Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Favreau, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the meeting of April 22, 2024 at 9:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the meeting of April 22, 2024 at 9:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
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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