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December 16, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: John Burrows, Dina Favreau, Michael Rosa, Kimberly Conway, Michael Riley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Put a letter of thanks in the file for Ms. Picardi and Ms. Folta
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to put a letter of thanks in the file for Ms. Picardi and Ms. Folta. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to put a letter of thanks in the file for Ms. Picardi and Ms. Folta. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Home Safety Preparedness Program
Authorize the Town Manager to pursue the MBTA Catalyst Fund
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to pursue the MBTA Catalyst Fund. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to pursue the MBTA Catalyst Fund. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the 2025 License Renewals for the All-Alcohol Restaurants for Caipirinha's Sports Bar and Grill, Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, Center Café, Champions Indoor Golf, Country...
2025 License Renewals - Review and Approval - See Attached List MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the 2025 License Renewals for the All-Alcohol Restaurants for Caipirinha's Sports Bar and Grill, Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, Center Café, Champions Indoor Golf, Country Club of Billerica, Emerald Rose, Garrison's, Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern, Nana 7 Japanese Steak House, Pizza Mia, River View Restaurant, Swanson Meadows Restaurant & Bar and Turnpike Market Restaurant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“2025 License Renewals - Review and Approval - See Attached List MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the 2025 License Renewals for the All-Alcohol Restaurants for Caipirinha's Sports Bar and Grill, Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, Center Café, Champions Indoor Golf, Country Club of Billerica, Emerald Rose, Garrison's, Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern, Nana 7 Japanese Steak House, Pizza Mia, River View Restaurant, Swanson Meadows Restaurant & Bar and Turnpike Market Restaurant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the 2025 License Renewal for the All-Alcohol Club License for Billerica Lodge of Elks #2071 and VFW Post (Solomon) #8819
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the 2025 License Renewal for the All-Alcohol Club License for Billerica Lodge of Elks #2071 and VFW Post (Solomon) #8819. 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 2025 License Renewal for the All-Alcohol Club License for Billerica Lodge of Elks #2071 and VFW Post (Solomon) #8819. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the 2025 License Renewal for the All-Alcohol Hotel License for Courtyard by Marriott Billerica
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the 2025 License Renewal for the All-Alcohol Hotel License for Courtyard by Marriott Billerica. 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 2025 License Renewal for the All-Alcohol Hotel License for Courtyard by Marriott Billerica. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the 2025 License Renewals for the Common Victuallers Establishments of Milano House of Pizza, Pro Fitness and Subway at 480 Boston Road
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the 2025 License Renewals for the Common Victuallers Establishments of Milano House of Pizza, Pro Fitness and Subway at 480 Boston Road. 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 2025 License Renewals for the Common Victuallers Establishments of Milano House of Pizza, Pro Fitness and Subway at 480 Boston Road. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the 2025 License Renewal for Class II Car Dealers for Dampolo Automotive
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the 2025 License Renewal for Class II Car Dealers for Dampolo Automotive. 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 2025 License Renewal for Class II Car Dealers for Dampolo Automotive. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
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 (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 - Michaela Michaud vs. Donna McCoy, as Records Access Officers, The Town of Billerica 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 - Michaela Michaud vs. Donna McCoy, as Records Access Officers, The Town of Billerica at 6:35 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 Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Executive Session Pursuant 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 - Michaela Michaud vs. Donna McCoy, as Records Access Officers, The Town of Billerica 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 - Michaela Michaud vs. Donna McCoy, as Records Access Officers, The Town of Billerica at 6:35 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 Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of December 16, 2024 at 7:30 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 December 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Authorize Town Counsel to respond to the complaint with Docket #2481 CV02968, Michaela Michaud vs
The motion was not seconded. {00152694 -12001/10} EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES MOTION - Secretaiy Rosa made a motion to authorize Town Counsel to respond to the complaint with Docket #2481 CV02968, Michaela Michaud vs. Donna McCoy as Records Access Officer for the Town of Billerica et al. The motion was seconded by Member Riley and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Secretaiy Rosa voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted No and Chair BmTows voted No. The motion passes.
Yes: Conway, Riley, RosaNo: Burrows, Favreau
From the minutes
“The motion was not seconded. {00152694 -12001/10} EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES MOTION - Secretaiy Rosa made a motion to authorize Town Counsel to respond to the complaint with Docket #2481 CV02968, Michaela Michaud vs. Donna McCoy as Records Access Officer for the Town of Billerica et al. The motion was seconded by Member Riley and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Secretaiy Rosa voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted No and Chair BmTows voted No. The motion passes..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Riley)
Waive om privilege and release the requested Executive Session minutes
MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to waive om privilege and release the requested Executive Session minutes. The motion was seconded by Chair BmTows and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Secretaiy Rosa voted No, Member Riley voted No, Member Conway voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair BmTows voted Aye. The motion failed.
Yes: Burrows, FavreauNo: Conway, Riley, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Favreau made a motion to waive om privilege and release the requested Executive Session minutes. The motion was seconded by Chair BmTows and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Secretaiy Rosa voted No, Member Riley voted No, Member Conway voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair BmTows voted Aye. The motion failed..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Burrows)
5-0-0. {00152694 -12001/10} EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES On a
MOTION - Secretaiy Rosa made a motion instmcting Town Counsel to request the plaintiff remove Donna McCoy's name from the complaint. The motion was seconded by Member Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. {00152694 -12001/10} EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye. The motion passes.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretaiy Rosa made a motion instmcting Town Counsel to request the plaintiff remove Donna McCoy's name from the complaint. The motion was seconded by Member Riley and unanimously voted 5-0-0. {00152694 -12001/10} EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye. The motion passes..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Riley)
Come out of Executive Session at 7:19 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:19 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 Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:19 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 Riley voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Yes..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the meeting of December 16, 2024 at 7:20 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 meeting of December 16, 2024 at 7:20 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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