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May 20, 2024
20 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: John Burrows, Dina Favreau, Michael Rosa, Kimberly Conway, Michael Riley
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kimberly Conway took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing for National Grid, 210 Rear Andover Road #30648926 at 7:15 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid, 210 Rear Andover Road #30648926 at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid, 210 Rear Andover Road #30648926 at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the National Grid pole petition #20648926 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...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition #20648926 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. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition #20648926 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. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the license by a Farmer Winery to sell at the Billerica Farmer's Market on Mondays, June 17th to October 14, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the license by a Farmer Winery to sell at the Billerica Farmer's Market on Mondays, June 17th to October 14, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the license by a Farmer Winery to sell at the Billerica Farmer's Market on Mondays, June 17th to October 14, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the request for (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Common from July 21st through August 25th, 2024 for the 17th Annual Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run at the Billerica Lodge of Elks on Sunday, August...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the request for (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Common from July 21st through August 25th, 2024 for the 17th Annual Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run at the Billerica Lodge of Elks on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the request for (4) 18" x 24" signs on the Common from July 21st through August 25th, 2024 for the 17th Annual Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run at the Billerica Lodge of Elks on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Reaffirm the Select Board support to improve the North Billerica Fire Station
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to reaffirm the Select Board support to improve the North Billerica Fire Station. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to reaffirm the Select Board support to improve the North Billerica Fire Station. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
The Select Board as Road Commissioners, dedicate the stretch of Boston Road from R&D Exhaust to Town Hall in memory of Sgt. Ian Taylor and place a bench with a plaque and coach light with a blue...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to that the Select Board as Road Commissioners, dedicate the stretch of Boston Road from R&D Exhaust to Town Hall in memory of Sgt. Ian Taylor and place a bench with a plaque and coach light with a blue light that will be on perpetually in front of R&D. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to that the Select Board as Road Commissioners, dedicate the stretch of Boston Road from R&D Exhaust to Town Hall in memory of Sgt. Ian Taylor and place a bench with a plaque and coach light with a blue light that will be on perpetually in front of R&D. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Put a letter in the file of the above referenced employees
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to put a letter in the file of the above referenced employees. The motion was seconded Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to put a letter in the file of the above referenced employees. The motion was seconded Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa)
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Put a letter of thanks in the personnel file of Bob Sallese and his crew, Derek, Trent, Chris and Rudy
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to put a letter of thanks in the personnel file of Bob Sallese and his crew, Derek, Trent, Chris and Rudy. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to put a letter of thanks in the personnel file of Bob Sallese and his crew, Derek, Trent, Chris and Rudy. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $450,000 of the ARPA money is to be used for the Boston Road overruns. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $450,000 of the ARPA money is to be used for the Boston Road overruns. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (second: Favreau)
MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $1,500,000 of the ARPA money is to be used for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path easements. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $1,500,000 of the ARPA money is to be used for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path easements. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (second: Favreau)
MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $1,000,000 of the ARPA money is to be used for the water pipe replacement near Nuttings Lake and in Pinehurst. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $1,000,000 of the ARPA money is to be used for the water pipe replacement near Nuttings Lake and in Pinehurst. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (second: Favreau)
MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $800,00 of the ARPA money is to be used for road improvements. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $800,00 of the ARPA money is to be used for road improvements. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (second: Favreau)
MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $400,000 for the renovation of the old Ditson School site, $100,000 for the skate park and $100,000 for Kohlraush Park of the ARPA money is to be used for the park improvements in these three areas. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $400,000 for the renovation of the old Ditson School site, $100,000 for the skate park and $100,000 for Kohlraush Park of the ARPA money is to be used for the park improvements in these three areas. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (second: Favreau)
MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $240,000 of the ARPA money is to be used for reimbursement of flooding victims. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $240,000 of the ARPA money is to be used for reimbursement of flooding victims. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (second: Favreau)
MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $36,821.47 of the ARPA money is to be used for sidewalk improvements to remove poles and impediments in the sidewalks. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that $36,821.47 of the ARPA money is to be used for sidewalk improvements to remove poles and impediments in the sidewalks. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (second: Favreau)
Pull the RFP for Affordable Housing Design and Feasibility Study for Cider Mill in its entirety
MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to pull the RFP for Affordable Housing Design and Feasibility Study for Cider Mill in its entirety. The motion was seconded by Member Riley. After discussion, it was unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to pull the RFP for Affordable Housing Design and Feasibility Study for Cider Mill in its entirety. The motion was seconded by Member Riley. After discussion, it was unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Riley)
Approve the Vision Zero Priorities for Billerica as 1
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Vision Zero Priorities for Billerica as 1. Salem Road/Gray Street/Andover Road intersections, 2. Boston Road (Lowell Street to Floyd Street) and 3. Boston Road (Locke Road to Allen Road). The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Vision Zero Priorities for Billerica as 1. Salem Road/Gray Street/Andover Road intersections, 2. Boston Road (Lowell Street to Floyd Street) and 3. Boston Road (Locke Road to Allen Road). The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
The sense of the Board approves the change of Town Hall, Recreation and COA hours as a trial from May 31st to October 31st
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the sense of the Board approves the change of Town Hall, Recreation and COA hours as a trial from May 31st to October 31st. The new hours will be Monday 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM Monday, Tuesday-Thursday remain the same and Friday 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the sense of the Board approves the change of Town Hall, Recreation and COA hours as a trial from May 31st to October 31st. The new hours will be Monday 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM Monday, Tuesday-Thursday remain the same and Friday 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Request that the OSRC perform a town wide analysis to identify all Article 97 properties and report back their recommendations to the Board
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board request that the OSRC perform a town wide analysis to identify all Article 97 properties and report back their recommendations to the Board. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board request that the OSRC perform a town wide analysis to identify all Article 97 properties and report back their recommendations to the Board. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the meeting of May 20, 2024 at 10:05 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the meeting of May 20, 2024 at 10:05 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (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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