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November 18, 2024
21 recorded votes, 5 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
Approve the renewal of the Cable Television License of Verizon New England Inc being Held Pursuant to Massachusetts Cable Law, Chapter 166A, Section 13 of the General Laws and Cable License...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board approve the renewal of the Cable Television License of Verizon New England Inc being Held Pursuant to Massachusetts Cable Law, Chapter 166A, Section 13 of the General Laws and Cable License Renewal Regulations (207 CMR 3.05), Section 626(h) of the Cable Act (47 USC, Section 546(h)) and Any Other Applicable Cable Television Renewal License, Laws, Regulations or Requirements, Regarding the Renewal of the Cable Television License.. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board approve the renewal of the Cable Television License of Verizon New England Inc being Held Pursuant to Massachusetts Cable Law, Chapter 166A, Section 13 of the General Laws and Cable License Renewal Regulations (207 CMR 3.05), Section 626(h) of the Cable Act (47 USC, Section 546(h)) and Any Other Applicable Cable Television Renewal License, Laws, Regulations or Requirements, Regarding the Renewal of the Cable Television License.. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Open the public hearing for the Property Tax Classification at 6:41 PM
Public Hearing - Property Tax Classification - In accordance with MGL, Chapters 369 and 661, Acts of 1982, amending Chapter 797, Acts of 1979, the Select Board will Accept Written and Oral Comments and Recommendations on the Option of Selecting a Factor of One for All Classes of Property or Allocating Variable Percentages of the Tax Levy to be Borne by Each Class MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for the Property Tax Classification at 6:41 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing - Property Tax Classification - In accordance with MGL, Chapters 369 and 661, Acts of 1982, amending Chapter 797, Acts of 1979, the Select Board will Accept Written and Oral Comments and Recommendations on the Option of Selecting a Factor of One for All Classes of Property or Allocating Variable Percentages of the Tax Levy to be Borne by Each Class MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for the Property Tax Classification at 6:41 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Close the public hearing for the tax classification at 7:40 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for the tax classification at 7:40 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for the tax classification at 7:40 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Adopt a determination of a residential exemption for up to 20%
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board adopt a determination of a residential exemption for up to 20%. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted No, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted No and Chair Burrows voted No.
No: Burrows, Conway, Favreau, Riley, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board adopt a determination of a residential exemption for up to 20%. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted No, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted No and Chair Burrows voted No..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Adopt a determination of a discount factor up to 25% for all land classified as open space
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board adopt a determination of a discount factor up to 25% for all land classified as open space. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted No, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted No and Chair Burrows voted No.
No: Burrows, Conway, Favreau, Riley, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board adopt a determination of a discount factor up to 25% for all land classified as open space. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted No, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted No and Chair Burrows voted No..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Adopt a potential of a small business commercial tax exemption
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board adopt a potential of a small business commercial tax exemption The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted No, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted No and Chair Burrows voted No.
No: Burrows, Conway, Favreau, Riley, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board adopt a potential of a small business commercial tax exemption The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted No, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted No and Chair Burrows voted No..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Adopt a residential factor for the purpose of determining the percentage tax burden to be borne by each class of property with the tax rate of 78.74% with a 175% shift
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board adopt a residential factor for the purpose of determining the percentage tax burden to be borne by each class of property with the tax rate of 78.74% with a 175% shift. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board adopt a residential factor for the purpose of determining the percentage tax burden to be borne by each class of property with the tax rate of 78.74% with a 175% shift. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Open the public hearing for National Grid #31004655, 68 Cook Street at 6:15 PM
Show Cause Public Hearing for Violations of MGL, Chapter 138 §64, Section 22.17 of the Rules and Regulations for the Licensing and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for the Town of Billerica and 204 CMR 2.05(2) - Ramnivash3, Inc. dba Town Wine and Spirits located at 700 Boston Road 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
“Show Cause Public Hearing for Violations of MGL, Chapter 138 §64, Section 22.17 of the Rules and Regulations for the Licensing and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for the Town of Billerica and 204 CMR 2.05(2) - Ramnivash3, Inc. dba Town Wine and Spirits located at 700 Boston Road 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)
Open the show cause hearing for Ramnivash3, Inc. at 7:44 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the show cause hearing for Ramnivash3, Inc. at 7:44 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the show cause hearing for Ramnivash3, Inc. at 7:44 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Continue the show cause hearing for Ramnivash3, Inc. until December 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the show cause hearing for Ramnivash3, Inc. until December 9, 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to continue the show cause hearing for Ramnivash3, Inc. until December 9, 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the Boot Drive for Billerica Pop Warner on November 30, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM subject to the approval of the Safety Officer
Request Permission to Hold a Boot Drive in the Billerica Town Center on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Billerica Pop Warner MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Boot Drive for Billerica Pop Warner on November 30, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM subject to the approval of the Safety Officer. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Request Permission to Hold a Boot Drive in the Billerica Town Center on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Billerica Pop Warner MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Boot Drive for Billerica Pop Warner on November 30, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM subject to the approval of the Safety Officer. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Put a letter in the file for Katherine Malgieri and Jane Merrill for the hard work over the last four months
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to put a letter in the file for Katherine Malgieri and Jane Merrill for the hard work over the last four months. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to put a letter in the file for Katherine Malgieri and Jane Merrill for the hard work over the last four months. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Yankee Doodle Bike Path
Yankee Doodle Bike Path
Vice Chair Favreau stated that she wanted to have an independent counsel earlier but it was voted
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Favreau stated that she wanted to have an independent counsel earlier but it was voted.”
Objective
Approve the new Section 45 Electronic Signatures on Petitions Policy as presented
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the new Section 45 Electronic Signatures on Petitions Policy 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the new Section 45 Electronic Signatures on Petitions Policy 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the updated Section 32 Remote Participation Policy as presented
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the updated Section 32 Remote Participation Policy 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the updated Section 32 Remote Participation Policy 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Objective
MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that the Select Board should write a letter related to the Talbot Dam protecting the position of the Town for our water use, install monitoring wells, as well as a secondary water source and fully cover the cost of the secondary source intake and request completion of these prior to the dam removal and the Town should not be held financially responsible if unforeseen issues arise. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa stated that the Select Board should write a letter related to the Talbot Dam protecting the position of the Town for our water use, install monitoring wells, as well as a secondary water source and fully cover the cost of the secondary source intake and request completion of these prior to the dam removal and the Town should not be held financially responsible if unforeseen issues arise. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (second: Favreau)
Under Section 2-12 of the Town Charter set a Special Town Meeting for December 12, 2024
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board under Section 2-12 of the Town Charter set a Special Town Meeting for December 12, 2024. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board under Section 2-12 of the Town Charter set a Special Town Meeting for December 12, 2024. 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of September 9, 2024 as submitted
September 9, 2024 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of September 9, 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“September 9, 2024 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of September 9, 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of September 16, 2024 as submitted
September 16, 2024 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of September 16, 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“September 16, 2024 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of September 16, 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of October 01, 2024 as submitted
October 01, 2024 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of October 01, 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“October 01, 2024 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of October 01, 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule December 9, 2024 and December 16, 2024 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of November 18, 2024 at 9:23 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule December 9, 2024 and December 16, 2024 MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of November 18, 2024 at 9:23 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau 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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