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October 21, 2024
36 recorded votes, 4 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
Continue the public hearing for Verizon until November 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for Verizon until November 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for Verizon until November 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Open the public hearing for Five0Nine Waterfront Inc. at 6:07 PM
Public Hearing - Five0Nine Waterfront Inc. - Change of Category and Change of Pledge of License, Stock or Inventory FROM an Existing §12 Restaurant On-Premises Wine and Malt License TO a §12 Restaurant On-Premises All-Alcohol License for Five0Nine Waterfront Inc., d/b/a Turnpike Market Restaurant at the premises located at 509 Middlesex Turnpike #2, Billerica, MA 01821 Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for Five0Nine Waterfront Inc. at 6:07 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing - Five0Nine Waterfront Inc. - Change of Category and Change of Pledge of License, Stock or Inventory FROM an Existing §12 Restaurant On-Premises Wine and Malt License TO a §12 Restaurant On-Premises All-Alcohol License for Five0Nine Waterfront Inc., d/b/a Turnpike Market Restaurant at the premises located at 509 Middlesex Turnpike #2, Billerica, MA 01821 Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for Five0Nine Waterfront Inc. at 6:07 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Close the public hearing at 6:18 PM
Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:18 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:18 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the change of category to an all-alcohol license for FiveONine Waterfront with the hours of operation 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM and the sale of alcohol will be 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM...
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the change of category to an all-alcohol license for FiveONine Waterfront with the hours of operation 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM and the sale of alcohol will be 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday-Saturday and 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday and subject to the ZBA Conditions 1-4 and approving the Pledge of Collateral and Sam Patel as licensed manager. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the change of category to an all-alcohol license for FiveONine Waterfront with the hours of operation 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM and the sale of alcohol will be 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday-Saturday and 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday and subject to the ZBA Conditions 1-4 and approving the Pledge of Collateral and Sam Patel as licensed manager. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Open the public hearing for National Grid #31011360 at 6:21 PM
Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #31011360 at 6:21 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #31011360 at 6:21 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Continue the public hearing for National Grid #31011360 until November 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid #31011360 until November 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid #31011360 until November 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Open the public hearing for Pinehurst Tavern, LLC at 6:22 PM
Public Hearing - Pinehurst Tavern, LLC - Transfer of an On-Premises All-Alcohol License §12 Restaurant, Common Victualler License, Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License for Pinehurst Tavern, LLC dba Pinehurst Tavern at the premises located at 786 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for Pinehurst Tavern, LLC at 6:22 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing - Pinehurst Tavern, LLC - Transfer of an On-Premises All-Alcohol License §12 Restaurant, Common Victualler License, Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License for Pinehurst Tavern, LLC dba Pinehurst Tavern at the premises located at 786 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for Pinehurst Tavern, LLC at 6:22 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Close the public hearing for Pinehurst Tavern at 6:31 PM
Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for Pinehurst Tavern at 6:31 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for Pinehurst Tavern at 6:31 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the transfer of the liquor license for Pinehurst Tavern, LLC as presented with the hours of operation from 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM Monday through Saturday and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday with...
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the transfer of the liquor license for Pinehurst Tavern, LLC as presented with the hours of operation from 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM Monday through Saturday and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday with the condition that the Board of Health license is approved, License Manager is Renee Whitney and there will be a reduced food menu served up to an hour prior to closing. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the transfer of the liquor license for Pinehurst Tavern, LLC as presented with the hours of operation from 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM Monday through Saturday and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday with the condition that the Board of Health license is approved, License Manager is Renee Whitney and there will be a reduced food menu served up to an hour prior to closing. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the transfer of the Entertainment License with the hours of 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday for inside and 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM Outside
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the transfer of the Entertainment License with the hours of 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday for inside and 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM Outside. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the transfer of the Entertainment License with the hours of 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday for inside and 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM Outside. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Transfer the Common Victualler's License with the hours of 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM Monday through Saturday and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday
Secretary Rosa made a motion to transfer the Common Victualler's License with the hours of 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM Monday through Saturday and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to transfer the Common Victualler's License with the hours of 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM Monday through Saturday and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's License for Danny's Pizzeria located at 749 Boston Road with the hours of Sunday-Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's License for Danny's Pizzeria located at 749 Boston Road with the hours of Sunday-Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's License for Danny's Pizzeria located at 749 Boston Road with the hours of Sunday-Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve a 9:00 AM start time for sale of alcohol to offer with a brunch menu on November 28, 2024 and December 24, 2024 only for Pinehurst Tavern
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve a 9:00 AM start time for sale of alcohol to offer with a brunch menu on November 28, 2024 and December 24, 2024 only for Pinehurst Tavern. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted No, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
Yes: Burrows, Conway, Riley, RosaNo: Favreau
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve a 9:00 AM start time for sale of alcohol to offer with a brunch menu on November 28, 2024 and December 24, 2024 only for Pinehurst Tavern. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted No, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the one-day wine and malt for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (1 Day Wine & Malt and Entertainment)
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (1 Day Wine & Malt and Entertainment). The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (1 Day Wine & Malt and Entertainment). The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt and entertainment for Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the one-day wine and malt for Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt for Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the one-day wine and malt for Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Have a joint meeting with the HDC at the next Select Board meeting to discuss the final plan for the gazebo
Member Conway made a motion that the Select Board have a joint meeting with the HDC at the next Select Board meeting to discuss the final plan for the gazebo. The motion was seconded by Member Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Member Conway made a motion that the Select Board have a joint meeting with the HDC at the next Select Board meeting to discuss the final plan for the gazebo. The motion was seconded by Member Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Riley)
Approve the new Common Victualler's License for Kitchen Express, LLC dba Kitchen Express located at 700 Boston Road with the hours of operation from Tuesday - Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and...
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the new Common Victualler's License for Kitchen Express, LLC dba Kitchen Express located at 700 Boston Road with the hours of operation from Tuesday - Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and subject to the ZBA Special Conditions and the Board of Health decision. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the new Common Victualler's License for Kitchen Express, LLC dba Kitchen Express located at 700 Boston Road with the hours of operation from Tuesday - Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and subject to the ZBA Special Conditions and the Board of Health decision. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Appoint Maureen Radoncic to the Local Cultural Council
Appointments Local Cultural Council - Maureen Radoncic Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Maureen Radoncic to the Local Cultural Council. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted No, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
The minutes say the vote was unanimous but also say Dina Favreau voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Appointments Local Cultural Council - Maureen Radoncic Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Maureen Radoncic to the Local Cultural Council. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted No, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the request to use Fox Hill Cemetery for the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Request Permission to use Town Property, Fox Hill Cemetery for the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 14, 2024 starting at 11:30 AM - Requested by Jessica French Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the request to use Fox Hill Cemetery for the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Request Permission to use Town Property, Fox Hill Cemetery for the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 14, 2024 starting at 11:30 AM - Requested by Jessica French Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the request to use Fox Hill Cemetery for the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve Section 2.0 of the Select Board Policies and Procedures as presented
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve Section 2.0 of the Select Board Policies and Procedures 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, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve Section 2.0 of the Select Board Policies and Procedures 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, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Support the Planning Board recommendation for the zones of Kenmar, Federal Street and Inner and Outer Mills
Secretary Rosa made a motion to support the Planning Board recommendation for the zones of Kenmar, Federal Street and Inner and Outer Mills. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to support the Planning Board recommendation for the zones of Kenmar, Federal Street and Inner and Outer Mills. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Reallocate remaining ARPA funds per Option #3
Secretary Rosa made a motion to reallocate remaining ARPA funds per Option #3. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa vote Aye, Member Conway voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted No and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaNo: Conway, Riley
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to reallocate remaining ARPA funds per Option #3. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa vote Aye, Member Conway voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted No and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
As their role as policy setters in the Charter, through the Town Manager send guidelines to all Department Heads and all elected officials to ensure all employees follow the State regulations on...
Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board as their role as policy setters in the Charter, through the Town Manager send guidelines to all Department Heads and all elected officials to ensure all employees follow the State regulations on records retention especially with funding. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board as their role as policy setters in the Charter, through the Town Manager send guidelines to all Department Heads and all elected officials to ensure all employees follow the State regulations on records retention especially with funding. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the Select Board meeting schedule for 2025 with the one proposed change
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting schedule for 2025 with the one proposed change. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting schedule for 2025 with the one proposed change. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the regular Select Board meeting minutes of July 15, 2024 as submitted
Approval of Meeting Minutes Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the regular Select Board meeting minutes of July 15, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Approval of Meeting Minutes Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the regular Select Board meeting minutes of July 15, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the regular Select Board Town Counsel Subcommittee meeting minutes of July 24, 2024 as submitted
July 24, 2024 (Town Counsel Subcommittee Meeting) Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the regular Select Board Town Counsel Subcommittee meeting minutes of July 24, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“July 24, 2024 (Town Counsel Subcommittee Meeting) Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the regular Select Board Town Counsel Subcommittee meeting minutes of July 24, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the regular Select Board meeting minutes of August 05, 2024 as submitted
August 05, 2024 Special Meeting Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the regular Select Board meeting minutes of August 05, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“August 05, 2024 Special Meeting Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the regular Select Board meeting minutes of August 05, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the regular Select Board Town Counsel Subcommittee meeting minutes of September 4, 2024 as submitted
September 4, 2024 (Town Counsel Subcommittee Meeting) Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the regular Select Board Town Counsel Subcommittee meeting minutes of September 4, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“September 4, 2024 (Town Counsel Subcommittee Meeting) Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the regular Select Board Town Counsel Subcommittee meeting minutes of September 4, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the regular Select Board meeting minutes of August 19, 2024 as submitted
Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the regular Select Board meeting minutes of August 19, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the regular Select Board meeting minutes of August 19, 2024 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
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 to discuss Cyber Security Report at...
Meeting Schedule November 4, 2024 and November 18, 2024 Executive Session 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 - Cyber Security Report 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 to discuss Cyber Security Report at 9:27 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule November 4, 2024 and November 18, 2024 Executive Session 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 - Cyber Security Report 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 to discuss Cyber Security Report at 9:27 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (A)(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 - Traffic Mitigation Secretary Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (A)(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 to discuss traffic mitigation at 9:27 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa vote Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted No, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
Yes: Burrows, Conway, Riley, RosaNo: Favreau
From the minutes
“Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (A)(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 - Traffic Mitigation Secretary Rosa made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (A)(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 to discuss traffic mitigation at 9:27 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa vote Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted No, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Adjourn
Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of October 21, 2024 at 10:46 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of October 21, 2024 at 10:46 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau 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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