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November 4, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: John Burrows, Dina Favreau, Michael Rosa, Kimberly Conway, Michael Riley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continue the public hearing for Verizon until November 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for Verizon until November 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for Verizon until November 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Close the public hearing for National Grid #31011360 at 6:14 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #31011360 at 6:14 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #31011360 at 6:14 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the pole petition for National Grid #31011360 Rangeway Road
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the pole petition for National Grid #31011360 Rangeway Road. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0 8.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the pole petition for National Grid #31011360 Rangeway Road. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0 8..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Open the public hearing for National Grid #31004655, 68 Cook Street at 6:15 PM
Public Hearing - National Grid and Verizon - #31004655 - 68 Cook Street - National Grid to install (1) JO pole with 2 anchors and on Cook Street (#68) ~190' northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Pines Road between Pole #35 and Pole #36 located on Town Property MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #31004655, 68 Cook Street at 6:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing - National Grid and Verizon - #31004655 - 68 Cook Street - National Grid to install (1) JO pole with 2 anchors and on Cook Street (#68) ~190' northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Pines Road between Pole #35 and Pole #36 located on Town Property MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #31004655, 68 Cook Street at 6:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Close the public hearing for National Grid #31004655, 68 Cook Street at 6:17 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #31004655, 68 Cook Street at 6:17 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #31004655, 68 Cook Street at 6:17 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the pole petition for National Grid #31004655, 68 Cook Street
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the pole petition for National Grid #31004655, 68 Cook Street. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the pole petition for National Grid #31004655, 68 Cook Street. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
New Business (Quick Items)
Approve the request for (4) signs on the common for the First Parish Billerica Annual Meeting Fair on November 10th through November 16th for the Annual Meeting Fair on November 16th from 11:00 AM...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the request for (4) signs on the common for the First Parish Billerica Annual Meeting Fair on November 10th through November 16th for the Annual Meeting Fair on November 16th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the request for (4) signs on the common for the First Parish Billerica Annual Meeting Fair on November 10th through November 16th for the Annual Meeting Fair on November 16th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Put a letter in the file of Lisa Gadbois, Cindi Haggerty, Michelle Paquin and Laura Persson for all their hard work
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to put a letter in the file of Lisa Gadbois, Cindi Haggerty, Michelle Paquin and Laura Persson for all their hard work. 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
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to put a letter in the file of Lisa Gadbois, Cindi Haggerty, Michelle Paquin and Laura Persson for all their hard work. 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)
Town Wide Audit
Adopt the new amended job description for the Town Accountant
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adopt the new amended job description for the Town Accountant. 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
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adopt the new amended job description for the Town Accountant. 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)
New Business
Authorize No Parking Signs be added to Covington Road and add the "No Littering" text with the appropriate fine
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board authorize No Parking Signs be added to Covington Road and add the "No Littering" text with the appropriate fine. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board authorize No Parking Signs be added to Covington Road and add the "No Littering" text with the appropriate fine. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Create a Legislative Task Force consisting of 2 Select Board members, 2 School Committee, 1 State Representative or representative, 1 State Senator or representative, the Town Manager and the...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to create a Legislative Task Force consisting of 2 Select Board members, 2 School Committee, 1 State Representative or representative, 1 State Senator or representative, the Town Manager and the School Superintendent. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to create a Legislative Task Force consisting of 2 Select Board members, 2 School Committee, 1 State Representative or representative, 1 State Senator or representative, the Town Manager and the School Superintendent. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Executive Session
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 - Community Collective MOTION - 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 Community Collective at 8:13 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and 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
“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 - Community Collective MOTION - 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 Community Collective at 8:13 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and 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)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of November 04, 2024 at 8:51 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of November 04, 2024 at 8:51 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
From the Billerica Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — Michael Riley and Michael Rosa (Peter Currier, March 2026), Jillian Pavidis and Daniel Darris-O’Connor (Peter Currier, March 2025), Dina Favreau (courtesy photo, March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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