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June 17, 2024
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
Select Brooks and DeRensis as Town Counsel
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board select Brooks and DeRensis as Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaNo: Conway, Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board select Brooks and DeRensis as Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Reconsider the previous motion
MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to reconsider the previous motion. The motion was seconded by Secretary Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to reconsider the previous motion. The motion was seconded by Secretary Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Rosa)
Select Brooks and DeRensis as Town Counsel
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board select Brooks and DeRensis as Town Counsel. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board select Brooks and DeRensis as Town Counsel. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Counsel Subcommittee set up a meeting with Brooks and DeRensis to work on a contract and have the Chair sign when complete
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Town Counsel Subcommittee set up a meeting with Brooks and DeRensis to work on a contract and have the Chair sign when complete. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Town Counsel Subcommittee set up a meeting with Brooks and DeRensis to work on a contract and have the Chair sign when complete. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the Eagle Scout project as presented with the stipulation that they do not block the memorial with trees and look at putting the benches elsewhere on the property
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Eagle Scout project as presented with the stipulation that they do not block the memorial with trees and look at putting the benches elsewhere on the property. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Eagle Scout project as presented with the stipulation that they do not block the memorial with trees and look at putting the benches elsewhere on the property. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Support option #3 for the town center gazebo as presented by Mr. LaLumiere
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support option #3 for the town center gazebo as presented by Mr. LaLumiere. The motion was seconded by Member Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to support option #3 for the town center gazebo as presented by Mr. LaLumiere. The motion was seconded by Member Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Riley)
Open the public hearing for National Grid and Verizon for Connolly Road - Next to 1 Olney Street, #30981387 at 9:55 PM
Public Hearing for National Grid and Verizon- - #30981387- (Connolly Road - Next to 1 Olney Street) - National Grid to relocate (1) JO Pole on Connolly Road beginning at a point approximately 7' northwesterly from existing pole #16 in order to correct a badly leaning pole, Billerica, MA MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid and Verizon for Connolly Road - Next to 1 Olney Street, #30981387 at 9:55 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing for National Grid and Verizon- - #30981387- (Connolly Road - Next to 1 Olney Street) - National Grid to relocate (1) JO Pole on Connolly Road beginning at a point approximately 7' northwesterly from existing pole #16 in order to correct a badly leaning pole, Billerica, MA MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid and Verizon for Connolly Road - Next to 1 Olney Street, #30981387 at 9:55 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Close the public hearing for National Grid and Verizon for Connolly Road next to 1 Olney Street, #30981387 at 9:57 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid and Verizon for Connolly Road next to 1 Olney Street, #30981387 at 9:57 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid and Verizon for Connolly Road next to 1 Olney Street, #30981387 at 9:57 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the pole petition for National Grid and Verizon- - #30981387- (Connolly Road - Next to 1 Olney Street) - National Grid to relocate (1) JO Pole on Connolly Road beginning at a point...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the pole petition for National Grid and Verizon- - #30981387- (Connolly Road - Next to 1 Olney Street) - National Grid to relocate (1) JO Pole on Connolly Road beginning at a point approximately 7' northwesterly from existing pole #16 in order to correct a badly leaning pole, 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the pole petition for National Grid and Verizon- - #30981387- (Connolly Road - Next to 1 Olney Street) - National Grid to relocate (1) JO Pole on Connolly Road beginning at a point approximately 7' northwesterly from existing pole #16 in order to correct a badly leaning pole, 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the FY 2025 water and sewer with Option #2, which includes: Water: Completely remove General Fund subsidy to water fund and increase the water rates by 3.2% for FY25
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the FY 2025 water and sewer with Option #2, which includes: Water: Completely remove General Fund subsidy to water fund and increase the water rates by 3.2% for FY25. The rates will be: In Town: 0-2,000/100 CF $3.49: 2,001-10,000/100 CF $4.43; Over 10,000/100 CF $5.75. Out of Town: 0-2,000/100 CF $4.47: 2,001-10,000/100 CF $5.78; Over 10,000/100 CF $6.96. Sewer: Maintain General Fund subsidy of $2.4 million to sewer fund and sewer rates remain the same for FY25. The rates will be: In Town: 0- 2,000/100 CF $5.51: 2,001-10,000/100 CF $6.41; Over 10,000/100 CF $9.61. Out of Town: 0-2,000/100 CF $6.44: 2,001-10,000/100 CF $12.56; Over 10,000/100 CF $19.44. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the FY 2025 water and sewer with Option #2, which includes: Water: Completely remove General Fund subsidy to water fund and increase the water rates by 3.2% for FY25. The rates will be: In Town: 0-2,000/100 CF $3.49: 2,001-10,000/100 CF $4.43; Over 10,000/100 CF $5.75. Out of Town: 0-2,000/100 CF $4.47: 2,001-10,000/100 CF $5.78; Over 10,000/100 CF $6.96. Sewer: Maintain General Fund subsidy of $2.4 million to sewer fund and sewer rates remain the same for FY25. The rates will be: In Town: 0- 2,000/100 CF $5.51: 2,001-10,000/100 CF $6.41; Over 10,000/100 CF $9.61. Out of Town: 0-2,000/100 CF $6.44: 2,001-10,000/100 CF $12.56; Over 10,000/100 CF $19.44. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Open the public hearing for Dee Kuen Dee Won Corporation - Under MGL, Chapter 138 for a new On-Premises All-Alcohol §12 Restaurant, Common Victualler License, Entertainment and Sunday...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for Dee Kuen Dee Won Corporation - Under MGL, Chapter 138 for a new On-Premises All-Alcohol §12 Restaurant, Common Victualler License, Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Dee Kuen Dee Won Corporation DBA Satang Infinity at a Premises Located at 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA at 10:35 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for Dee Kuen Dee Won Corporation - Under MGL, Chapter 138 for a new On-Premises All-Alcohol §12 Restaurant, Common Victualler License, Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Dee Kuen Dee Won Corporation DBA Satang Infinity at a Premises Located at 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA at 10:35 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Continue the public hearing for Dee Kuen Dee Won Corporation - Under MGL, Chapter 138 for a new On-Premises All-Alcohol §12 Restaurant, Common Victualler License, Entertainment and Sunday...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for Dee Kuen Dee Won Corporation - Under MGL, Chapter 138 for a new On-Premises All-Alcohol §12 Restaurant, Common Victualler License, Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Dee Kuen Dee Won Corporation DBA Satang Infinity at a Premises Located at 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA until July 15, 2024 at 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for Dee Kuen Dee Won Corporation - Under MGL, Chapter 138 for a new On-Premises All-Alcohol §12 Restaurant, Common Victualler License, Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Dee Kuen Dee Won Corporation DBA Satang Infinity at a Premises Located at 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA until July 15, 2024 at 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of April 22, 2024 as presented
April 22, 2024 Regular Session MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of April 22, 2024 as presented. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“April 22, 2024 Regular Session MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of April 22, 2024 as presented. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of May 6, 2024 as presented
May 6, 2024 Regular Session MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of May 6, 2024 as presented. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“May 6, 2024 Regular Session MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of May 6, 2024 as presented. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Appoint Donna McDonnel to the Local Cultural Council for a 2-year appointment
Local Cultural Council - Donna McDonnell (2 Year Appointment) MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Donna McDonnel to the Local Cultural Council for a 2-year appointment. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Local Cultural Council - Donna McDonnell (2 Year Appointment) MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Donna McDonnel to the Local Cultural Council for a 2-year appointment. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Create a 250th Anniversary Committee as presented
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to create a 250th Anniversary Committee as presented. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to create a 250th Anniversary Committee as presented. 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Disband the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to disband the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted No, and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
Yes: Burrows, Conway, Favreau, RosaNo: Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to disband the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted No, and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Executive Session
Go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (A)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto at 11:22 PM
Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (A)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (A)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto at 11:22 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (A)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (A)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto at 11:22 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the meeting of June 17, 2024 at 11:35 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the meeting of June 17, 2024 at 11:35 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley 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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