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May 6, 2024
25 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Present: John Burrows, Dina Favreau, Michael Rosa, Kimberly Conway, Michael Riley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
We create a two-member subcommittee of the Select Board members appointed by the Chair to negotiate a contract for the Acting Town Manager
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that we create a two-member subcommittee of the Select Board members appointed by the Chair to negotiate a contract for the Acting Town Manager. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and after discussion was unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that we create a two-member subcommittee of the Select Board members appointed by the Chair to negotiate a contract for the Acting Town Manager. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and after discussion was unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Open the public hearing for National Grid at 4 Nashua Road #30925806 at 7:33 PM
National Grid and Verizon- - #30925806 - (#4 Naushon Road) National Grid to install (1) JO Pole on Naushon Road beginning at a point ~42' northerly from the existing Pole #6 Naushon Road location in order to supply electric service to home at 4 Naushon Road, Billerica, MA MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid at 4 Nashua Road #30925806 at 7:33 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (John Burrows, Dina Favreau, Michael Rosa, Kimberly Conway and Michael Riley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“National Grid and Verizon- - #30925806 - (#4 Naushon Road) National Grid to install (1) JO Pole on Naushon Road beginning at a point ~42' northerly from the existing Pole #6 Naushon Road location in order to supply electric service to home at 4 Naushon Road, Billerica, MA MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid at 4 Nashua Road #30925806 at 7:33 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Close the public hearing at 7:35 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #30925806 - (#4 Naushon Road) National Grid to install (1) JO Pole on Naushon Road beginning at a point ~42' northerly from the existing Pole #6...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #30925806 - (#4 Naushon Road) National Grid to install (1) JO Pole on Naushon Road beginning at a point ~42' northerly from the existing Pole #6 Naushon Road location in order to supply electric service to home at 4 Naushon Road, Billerica, MA. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #30925806 - (#4 Naushon Road) National Grid to install (1) JO Pole on Naushon Road beginning at a point ~42' northerly from the existing Pole #6 Naushon Road location in order to supply electric service to home at 4 Naushon Road, Billerica, MA. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Open the public hearing for National Grid at 210 Rear Andover Road at 7:35 PM
National Grid and Verizon- - #30648926 - (210R Andover Road) National Grid to install (1) JO Pole on Andover Road beginning at a point ~150' northwesterly from existing Pole #76 Andover Road in order to provide electric service to a new home at 210 Rear Andover Road, Billerica, MA MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid at 210 Rear Andover Road at 7:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“National Grid and Verizon- - #30648926 - (210R Andover Road) National Grid to install (1) JO Pole on Andover Road beginning at a point ~150' northwesterly from existing Pole #76 Andover Road in order to provide electric service to a new home at 210 Rear Andover Road, Billerica, MA MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid at 210 Rear Andover Road at 7:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Continue the public hearing for National Grid, 210 Rear Andover Road #30648926 until May 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid, 210 Rear Andover Road #30648926 until May 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (John Burrows, Dina Favreau, Michael Rosa, Kimberly Conway and Michael Riley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid, 210 Rear Andover Road #30648926 until May 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Re-appoint Dwayne Eidens as a Town Constable
Town Constable - Dwayne Eidens MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to re-appoint Dwayne Eidens as a Town Constable. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0 Old Business 7.
From the minutes
“Town Constable - Dwayne Eidens MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to re-appoint Dwayne Eidens as a Town Constable. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0 Old Business 7..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Memorial Day
Put a letter of thanks in the file on all the Police personnel as well as the custodians for all the work they did during this difficult time
MOTION - Member Riley made a motion to put a letter of thanks in the file on all the Police personnel as well as the custodians for all the work they did during this difficult time. The motion was seconded by Member Conway and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Riley made a motion to put a letter of thanks in the file on all the Police personnel as well as the custodians for all the work they did during this difficult time. The motion was seconded by Member Conway and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Riley, second: Conway)
Put a letter of thanks in the file of Mr. Curran and the Town Manager's staff and Select Board Secretary for all the work they did behind the scenes during this difficult time
MOTION - Member Riley made a motion to put a letter of thanks in the file of Mr. Curran and the Town Manager's staff and Select Board Secretary for all the work they did behind the scenes during this difficult time. The motion was seconded by Member Conway and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Riley made a motion to put a letter of thanks in the file of Mr. Curran and the Town Manager's staff and Select Board Secretary for all the work they did behind the scenes during this difficult time. The motion was seconded by Member Conway and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Riley, second: Conway)
Not remove or reallocate the Article 97 protections at PHR also identified as the tennis courts at PHR consisting of 51,600 1.1 acres +/- of a 7.125-acre parcel, Assessor Map 69-60-1
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board vote to not remove or reallocate the Article 97 protections at PHR also identified as the tennis courts at PHR consisting of 51,600 1.1 acres +/- of a 7.125-acre parcel, Assessor Map 69-60-1. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau. After the below discussion it was voted 3- 2-0. Secretary Rosa, Vice Chair Favreau and Chair Burrows voted in favor and Member Conway and Member Riley voted against.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaNo: Conway, Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board vote to not remove or reallocate the Article 97 protections at PHR also identified as the tennis courts at PHR consisting of 51,600 1.1 acres +/- of a 7.125-acre parcel, Assessor Map 69-60-1. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau. After the below discussion it was voted 3- 2-0. Secretary Rosa, Vice Chair Favreau and Chair Burrows voted in favor and Member Conway and Member Riley voted against..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Submit this to the warrant
The Select Board voted unanimously to submit this to the warrant.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Select Board voted unanimously to submit this to the warrant..”
On Articles 1 and 2 of the Special Town Meeting
We voted unanimously on Articles 1 and 2 of the Special Town Meeting.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“We voted unanimously on Articles 1 and 2 of the Special Town Meeting..”
Amend Article 4 to include a payment from the Overlay Surplus Funds for Ian Taylor's family a sum of $300,000
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to amend Article 4 to include a payment from the Overlay Surplus Funds for Ian Taylor's family a sum of $300,000. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to amend Article 4 to include a payment from the Overlay Surplus Funds for Ian Taylor's family a sum of $300,000. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Support Article 4 as amended
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 4 as amended. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 4 as amended. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Withdraw Article 5
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to Withdraw Article 5. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to Withdraw Article 5. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Support Article 6
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 6. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-0-1 - Member Conway Abstained from voting.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, Riley, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 6. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-0-1 - Member Conway Abstained from voting..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Support Article 33
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 33. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0 9.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 33. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0 9..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Support Article 1
Final Warrant Special Spring Town Meeting Articles - Discussion and Possible Vote MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 1. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau. After discussion below, it was voted 3-2-0. Secretary Rosa, Vice Chair Favreau and Chair Barrows voted in favor and Member Conway and Member Riley voted against.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaNo: Conway, Riley
From the minutes
“Final Warrant Special Spring Town Meeting Articles - Discussion and Possible Vote MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 1. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau. After discussion below, it was voted 3-2-0. Secretary Rosa, Vice Chair Favreau and Chair Barrows voted in favor and Member Conway and Member Riley voted against..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Support Article 2
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 2. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 3-2-0. Secretary Rosa, Vice Chair Favreau and Chair Barrows voted in favor and Member Conway and Member Riley voted against.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaNo: Conway, Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 2. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 3-2-0. Secretary Rosa, Vice Chair Favreau and Chair Barrows voted in favor and Member Conway and Member Riley voted against..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Support Article 3
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 3. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 2-3-0. Member Conway and Member Riley voted in favor and Secretary Rosa, Vice Chair Favreau and Chair Barrows voted against. The motion fails.
Yes: Conway, RileyNo: Burrows, Favreau, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support Article 3. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 2-3-0. Member Conway and Member Riley voted in favor and Secretary Rosa, Vice Chair Favreau and Chair Barrows voted against. The motion fails..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the 2024 Community Fund Grants as presented
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the 2024 Community Fund Grants as presented. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the 2024 Community Fund Grants as presented. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from May 7th to May 18th, 2024 for the BMHS Baseball Fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Marshall Middle School starting...
BMHS Baseball Fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer- Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Marshall Middle School at 10:00 AM - Request for (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from May 7, 2024 through May 18, 2024 - Requested by Robyn MacLeod MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from May 7th to May 18th, 2024 for the BMHS Baseball Fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Marshall Middle School starting at 10:00 AM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“BMHS Baseball Fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer- Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Marshall Middle School at 10:00 AM - Request for (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from May 7, 2024 through May 18, 2024 - Requested by Robyn MacLeod MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from May 7th to May 18th, 2024 for the BMHS Baseball Fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Marshall Middle School starting at 10:00 AM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
The Chair create and appoint two members of the Select Board to work with DPW, Engineering and Board of Health on the Stormwater Management Bylaw
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Chair create and appoint two members of the Select Board to work with DPW, Engineering and Board of Health on the Stormwater Management Bylaw. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Chair create and appoint two members of the Select Board to work with DPW, Engineering and Board of Health on the Stormwater Management Bylaw. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Support a Town side forensic audit
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board vote to support a Town side forensic audit. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board vote to support a Town side forensic audit. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
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 5-0-0.
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 5-0-0..” (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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