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September 23, 2024
25 recorded votes, 6 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
During the meeting:
- Michael Riley stepped out of the meeting for part of it.
- John Burrows stepped out of the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
Approve the signs on the common for the North Billerica Baptist Church
Request for (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from October 13th to October 20th for the North Billerica Baptist Church Fair on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Requested by Rev. Barbara Burrill MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the signs on the common for the North Billerica Baptist Church. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Request for (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from October 13th to October 20th for the North Billerica Baptist Church Fair on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Requested by Rev. Barbara Burrill MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the signs on the common for the North Billerica Baptist Church. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the signs on the common for the VFW Haunted House
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the signs on the common for the VFW Haunted House. 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 signs on the common for the VFW Haunted House. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Appointments
Amend the committee makeup of the 250th Committee to be two Members appointed by the Chair and six residents' appointments and one member of the Historic Commission
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to amend the committee makeup of the 250th Committee to be two Members appointed by the Chair and six residents' appointments and one member of the Historic Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Riley and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to amend the committee makeup of the 250th Committee to be two Members appointed by the Chair and six residents' appointments and one member of the Historic Commission. The motion was seconded by Member Riley and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Riley)
Appoint Diane Saunders, Darlene Torre, Al Chin, Dan Burns, Kelley Sardina and Taryn Gillis to the 250th Committee as resident appointments
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Diane Saunders, Darlene Torre, Al Chin, Dan Burns, Kelley Sardina and Taryn Gillis to the 250th Committee as resident appointments. 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 Diane Saunders, Darlene Torre, Al Chin, Dan Burns, Kelley Sardina and Taryn Gillis to the 250th Committee as resident appointments. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Continue the public hearing for Champions Indoor Golf until October 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for Champions Indoor Golf until October 7, 2024 at 6:00 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 continue the public hearing for Champions Indoor Golf until October 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Withdraw Article #9
Preliminary Warrant Discussion - October Town Meeting MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article #9. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 3-0-0. Member Riley had stepped out of the meeting.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaThe minutes record Michael Riley as absent or out of the room for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Preliminary Warrant Discussion - October Town Meeting MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article #9. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 3-0-0. Member Riley had stepped out of the meeting..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Withdraw Article #21
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article #21. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 3-0-0. Member Riley had stepped out of the meeting.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaThe minutes record Michael Riley as absent or out of the room for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article #21. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 3-0-0. Member Riley had stepped out of the meeting..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Withdraw Article #33
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article #33. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 3-0-0. Member Riley had stepped out of the meeting.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaThe minutes record Michael Riley as absent or out of the room for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to withdraw Article #33. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 3-0-0. Member Riley had stepped out of the meeting..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article #31 as amended to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article #31 as amended 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 #31 as amended to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article 10 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 10 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 10 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article 17 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 17 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 17 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article 18 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 18 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 18 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article 19 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 19 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 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article 20 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 20 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 20 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article 22 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 22 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 22 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article 23 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 23 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 23 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Article 24
Recommend Article 24 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 24 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 24 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article 25 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 25 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 25 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article #34 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article #34 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 1-3-0. Chair Burrows voting in favor. The motion failed.
Yes: BurrowsNo: Favreau, Riley, RosaThe minutes name John Burrows as voting in favor and give the count as 1-3; with 4 members present, Dina Favreau, Michael Rosa and Michael Riley are shown voting no.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article #34 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 1-3-0. Chair Burrows voting in favor. The motion failed..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Recommend Article #35 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article #35 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 1-3-0. Chair Burrows voting in favor. The motion failed.
Yes: BurrowsNo: Favreau, Riley, RosaThe minutes name John Burrows as voting in favor and give the count as 1-3; with 4 members present, Dina Favreau, Michael Rosa and Michael Riley are shown voting no.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to recommend Article #35 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 1-3-0. Chair Burrows voting in favor. The motion failed..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Take a recess at 9:38 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to take a recess at 9:38 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 3-1-0. Member Riley voted against.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaNo: Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to take a recess at 9:38 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 3-1-0. Member Riley voted against..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Executive Session
Go into Executive Session to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or...
Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Open Litigation Matters and Contract Negotiations at 9:49 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Open Litigation Matters and Contract Negotiations at 9:49 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Go into Executive Session to G.L c. 30A§ 21 (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A §...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session to G.L c. 30A§ 21 (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A § 22(f), (g) - Review and Potential Approval and Release of (Complete or Redacted) Executive Session Minutes for August 19, 2024 and September 9, 2024 at 9:49 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session to G.L c. 30A§ 21 (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A § 22(f), (g) - Review and Potential Approval and Release of (Complete or Redacted) Executive Session Minutes for August 19, 2024 and September 9, 2024 at 9:49 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Go into Executive Session G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body at 9:49 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body at 9:49 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 4-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau 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 regular meeting of September 23, 2024 at 10:18 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 regular meeting of September 23, 2024 at 10:18 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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