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January 6, 2025
32 recorded votes, 6 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
(the minutes do not state the motion)
A roll call vote was taken
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Open the public hearing for Nuvera Fuel Cells at 6:08 PM
Public Hearing Per MGL, Chapter 148 for Rivertech Property Owner C/O Griffith Properties dba Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, located at 129 Concord Road, Building 1 - To Amend the Hazardous Material Storage License to Increase the Amount of Gaseous Hydrogen from 206,00 Scf to 450,000 Scf and Liquid Hydrogen from 0 Gallons to 9,000 Gallons MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for Nuvera Fuel Cells at 6:08 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 Per MGL, Chapter 148 for Rivertech Property Owner C/O Griffith Properties dba Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, located at 129 Concord Road, Building 1 - To Amend the Hazardous Material Storage License to Increase the Amount of Gaseous Hydrogen from 206,00 Scf to 450,000 Scf and Liquid Hydrogen from 0 Gallons to 9,000 Gallons MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for Nuvera Fuel Cells at 6:08 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 at 6:17 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:17 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 at 6:17 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)
Amend the hazardous material storage license to increase the amount of Gaseous Hydrogen from 206,00 Scf to 450,000 Scf and Liquid Hydrogen from 0 Gallons to 9,000 Gallons subject to the inclusion...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to amend the hazardous material storage license to increase the amount of Gaseous Hydrogen from 206,00 Scf to 450,000 Scf and Liquid Hydrogen from 0 Gallons to 9,000 Gallons subject to the inclusion of the Fire Department recommendations. 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 amend the hazardous material storage license to increase the amount of Gaseous Hydrogen from 206,00 Scf to 450,000 Scf and Liquid Hydrogen from 0 Gallons to 9,000 Gallons subject to the inclusion of the Fire Department recommendations. 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 Show Cause Public Hearing for 700 Boston Road at 6:19 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 - 2nd Violation MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for the Show Cause Public Hearing for 700 Boston Road at 6:19 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 Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
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 - 2nd Violation MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for the Show Cause Public Hearing for 700 Boston Road at 6:19 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 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 Show Cause Public Hearing for 700 Boston Road at 6:44 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for the Show Cause Public Hearing for 700 Boston Road at 6:44 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 close the public hearing for the Show Cause Public Hearing for 700 Boston Road at 6:44 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)
Suspend the license for Ramnivash3, Inc. dba Town Wine and Spirits located at 700 Boston Road for two-days - Friday and Saturday, January 24th and January 25th
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board suspend the license for Ramnivash3, Inc. dba Town Wine and Spirits located at 700 Boston Road for two-days - Friday and Saturday, January 24th and January 25th. Vice Chair Favreau seconded it for discussion. After discussion, the motion was amended that the suspension will be two- days - Monday, March 17th and Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. The motion was voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, RosaNo: Conway, Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board suspend the license for Ramnivash3, Inc. dba Town Wine and Spirits located at 700 Boston Road for two-days - Friday and Saturday, January 24th and January 25th. Vice Chair Favreau seconded it for discussion. After discussion, the motion was amended that the suspension will be two- days - Monday, March 17th and Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. The motion was voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Open the public hearing for National Grid for Webb Brook Road #31006529 at 6:47 PM
Public Hearing for a Pole Petition for National Grid and Verizon - #31006529 - Webb Brook Road- National Grid to install (1) JO Pole (13-50) on Webb Brook Road beginning at a point approximately 345' southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Jennifer Circle between P13 & P14 on Webb Brook Road MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid for Webb Brook Road #31006529 at 6:47 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 for a Pole Petition for National Grid and Verizon - #31006529 - Webb Brook Road- National Grid to install (1) JO Pole (13-50) on Webb Brook Road beginning at a point approximately 345' southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Jennifer Circle between P13 & P14 on Webb Brook Road MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid for Webb Brook Road #31006529 at 6:47 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 National Grid for Webb Brook Road #31006529 at 6:49 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid for Webb Brook Road #31006529 at 6:49 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 National Grid for Webb Brook Road #31006529 at 6:49 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)
Open the public hearing for National Grid for Webb Brook Road #31006529 to install (1) JO Pole (13-50) on Webb Brook Road beginning at a point approximately 345' southwest of the centerline of the...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid for Webb Brook Road #31006529 to install (1) JO Pole (13-50) on Webb Brook Road beginning at a point approximately 345' southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Jennifer Circle between P13 & P14 on Webb Brook Road. 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 public hearing for National Grid for Webb Brook Road #31006529 to install (1) JO Pole (13-50) on Webb Brook Road beginning at a point approximately 345' southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Jennifer Circle between P13 & P14 on Webb Brook Road. 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 Transfer of the All-Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Stelio's Restaurant at 6:51 PM
Transfer of All Alcohol §12 Restaurant License, Common Victualler, and Entertainment License (7 Days) - FROM Stelio's Corporation dba Stelio's Family Restaurant TO Food District Inc. dba Stelio's Restaurant located at 293 Boston Road MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for the Transfer of the All-Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Stelio's Restaurant at 6:51 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
“Transfer of All Alcohol §12 Restaurant License, Common Victualler, and Entertainment License (7 Days) - FROM Stelio's Corporation dba Stelio's Family Restaurant TO Food District Inc. dba Stelio's Restaurant located at 293 Boston Road MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to open the public hearing for the Transfer of the All-Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Stelio's Restaurant at 6:51 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 Transfer of the All-Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Stelio's Restaurant at 6:52 PM
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to close the public hearing for the Transfer of the All-Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Stelio's Restaurant at 6:52 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 Transfer of the All-Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Stelio's Restaurant at 6:52 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 liquor license transfer for Stelio's Restaurant with the hours of operation of 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday - Saturday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the liquor license transfer for Stelio's Restaurant with the hours of operation of 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday - Saturday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 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, 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 liquor license transfer for Stelio's Restaurant with the hours of operation of 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday - Saturday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the transfer of the common victualler license for Stelio's Restaurant with the hours of operation of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday - Saturday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the transfer of the common victualler license for Stelio's Restaurant with the hours of operation of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday - Saturday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 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, 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 transfer of the common victualler license for Stelio's Restaurant with the hours of operation of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday - Saturday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the transfer of the entertainment license for Stelio's Restaurant with the hours of operation of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday - Saturday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the transfer of the entertainment license for Stelio's Restaurant with the hours of operation of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday - Saturday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 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, 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 transfer of the entertainment license for Stelio's Restaurant with the hours of operation of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday - Saturday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 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, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
The manager of record for Stelio's Restaurant will be Kannan Kesavalo
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the manager of record for Stelio's Restaurant will be Kannan Kesavalo. 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 manager of record for Stelio's Restaurant will be Kannan Kesavalo. 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 change in hours for alcohol, common victualler and entertainment for Caipirinha's Sports Bar and Grill to 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM Monday-Saturday and 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday subject...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to approve the change in hours for alcohol, common victualler and entertainment for Caipirinha's Sports Bar and Grill to 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM Monday-Saturday and 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday subject to confirmation of completion of construction on the interior vestibule. 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 change in hours for alcohol, common victualler and entertainment for Caipirinha's Sports Bar and Grill to 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM Monday-Saturday and 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday subject to confirmation of completion of construction on the interior vestibule. 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)
Appoint Stephen Choate to the Water/Sewer Oversight Board with an expiration date of June 30, 2027
Water/Sewer Oversight Board a) Stephen Choate (Expiration 6/30/27) MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Stephen Choate to the Water/Sewer Oversight Board with an expiration date of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote:
From the minutes
“Water/Sewer Oversight Board a) Stephen Choate (Expiration 6/30/27) MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Stephen Choate to the Water/Sewer Oversight Board with an expiration date of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote:.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Appoint Richard Skorik to the Water/Sewer Oversight Board with an expiration date of June 30, 2027
Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye. b) Richard Skorik (Expiration 6/30/27) MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Richard Skorik to the Water/Sewer Oversight Board with an expiration date of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote:
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye. b) Richard Skorik (Expiration 6/30/27) MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Richard Skorik to the Water/Sewer Oversight Board with an expiration date of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote:.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Appoint Stephen Choate to the Water/Sewer Oversight Board with an expiration date of June 30, 2026
Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye. c) Lucas Stefanich (Expiration 6/30/26) MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Stephen Choate to the Water/Sewer Oversight Board with an expiration date of June 30, 2026. 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
“Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted Aye, Member Riley voted Aye, Vice Chair Favreau voted Aye and Chair Burrows voted Aye. c) Lucas Stefanich (Expiration 6/30/26) MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Stephen Choate to the Water/Sewer Oversight Board with an expiration date of June 30, 2026. 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)
Appoint Stephen Choate to the Financial & Compliance Audit with an expiration date of June 30, 2027
Lucas Stefanich (Expiration 6/30/27) MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Stephen Choate to the Financial & Compliance Audit with an expiration date of June 30, 2027. 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
“Lucas Stefanich (Expiration 6/30/27) MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to appoint Stephen Choate to the Financial & Compliance Audit with an expiration date of June 30, 2027. 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 of recognition in Paul McCarthy's file
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to put a letter of recognition in Paul McCarthy's file. 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 of recognition in Paul McCarthy's file. 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)
He, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that a meeting of the board held January 6, 2025, of which meeting all members of the board were...
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that he, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that a meeting of the board held January 6, 2025, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was passed, all of which appears upon the official record of the board in my custody and move to adopt the vote to authorize the bond pursuant to the vote prepared by the bond counsel and in writing before the board. 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 he, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that a meeting of the board held January 6, 2025, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was passed, all of which appears upon the official record of the board in my custody and move to adopt the vote to authorize the bond pursuant to the vote prepared by the bond counsel and in writing before the board. 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)
Accept the donations of $4,210.05 for cash and checks for the COA
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to accept the donations of $4,210.05 for cash and checks for the COA. 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 accept the donations of $4,210.05 for cash and checks for the COA. 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)
Support Mr. Chhayani
Member Conway stated that herself and Secretary Rosa were on the subcommittee and we unanimously voted to support Mr. Chhayani.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Member Conway stated that herself and Secretary Rosa were on the subcommittee and we unanimously voted to support Mr. Chhayani..”
Appoint Mr. Amit Chhayani as the Town Accountant starting January 21, 2025
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board appoint Mr. Amit Chhayani as the Town Accountant starting January 21, 2025. 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 appoint Mr. Amit Chhayani as the Town Accountant starting January 21, 2025. 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)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion pursuant to the vote taken under Article 14 of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting to purchase a piece of land for the North Billerica Fire Station located on Boston Road from 188 CF LLC and to execute and authorize the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Select Board the purchase and sale agreement, acceptance of deed and all other documents and actions that may be appropriate. 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 pursuant to the vote taken under Article 14 of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting to purchase a piece of land for the North Billerica Fire Station located on Boston Road from 188 CF LLC and to execute and authorize the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Select Board the purchase and sale agreement, acceptance of deed and all other documents and actions that may be appropriate. 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)
As Water Commissioners waive the interest for late fees for water/sewer bills on this cycle and next until June 30, 2025
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board as Water Commissioners waive the interest for late fees for water/sewer bills on this cycle and next until June 30, 2025. 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 as Water Commissioners waive the interest for late fees for water/sewer bills on this cycle and next until June 30, 2025. 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 a no left turn for truck traffic sign to be installed at the end of Eveready Circle subject to the approval of the safety officer
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board approve a no left turn for truck traffic sign to be installed at the end of Eveready Circle subject to the approval of the safety officer. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted No and Chair Burrows voted Aye. The motion failed.
Yes: Burrows, RosaNo: Conway, Favreau, Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion that the Select Board approve a no left turn for truck traffic sign to be installed at the end of Eveready Circle subject to the approval of the safety officer. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Rosa voted Aye, Member Conway voted No, Member Riley voted No, Vice Chair Favreau voted No and Chair Burrows voted Aye. The motion failed..” (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 §...
Executive Session Pursuant 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 Approval and Possible Redaction of Executive Session Minutes of December 16, 2024 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 Approval and Possible Redaction of Executive Session Minutes of December 16, 2024. The Town of Billerica at 8:53 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-1-0. . 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 No.
Yes: Conway, Favreau, Riley, RosaNo: Burrows
From the minutes
“Executive Session Pursuant 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 Approval and Possible Redaction of Executive Session Minutes of December 16, 2024 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 Approval and Possible Redaction of Executive Session Minutes of December 16, 2024. The Town of Billerica at 8:53 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-1-0. . 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 No..” (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...
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 - Community Care Collective The Town of Billerica at 8:53 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-1-0. 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 No.
Yes: Conway, Favreau, Riley, RosaNo: Burrows
From the minutes
“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 - Community Care Collective The Town of Billerica at 8:53 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Favreau and voted 4-1-0. 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 No..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of January 06, 2025 at 9:32 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 adjourn the regular meeting of January 06, 2025 at 9:32 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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