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May 5, 2025
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Rosa, Jillian Pavidis, John Burrows, Dina Favreau, Daniel Darris-O'Connor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the one-day entertainment license and an extension of a one- day wine and malt license for May 25, 2025 for KHD, Inc. dba High Octane Harley Davidson from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM with the...
MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license and an extension of a one- day wine and malt license for May 25, 2025 for KHD, Inc. dba High Octane Harley Davidson from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM with the condition that there is No burn out pit and a rain date of Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Borrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license and an extension of a one- day wine and malt license for May 25, 2025 for KHD, Inc. dba High Octane Harley Davidson from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM with the condition that there is No burn out pit and a rain date of Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Borrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pavidis, second: Burrows)
Approve the one-day entertainment license for a carnival including weekday and Sunday entertainment for amusement rides and games located at 480 Boston Road (Billerica Mall) from May 15th through...
MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for a carnival including weekday and Sunday entertainment for amusement rides and games located at 480 Boston Road (Billerica Mall) from May 15th through May 18th with the hours of Thursday and Friday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Saturday 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Sunday 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for a carnival including weekday and Sunday entertainment for amusement rides and games located at 480 Boston Road (Billerica Mall) from May 15th through May 18th with the hours of Thursday and Friday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Saturday 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Sunday 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pavidis, second: Favreau)
Waive all fees for the Lions Club
MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to waive all fees for the Lions Club. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to waive all fees for the Lions Club. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pavidis, second: Favreau)
Approve (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from May 6th to May 19th and use of the electronic signs
MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from May 6th to May 19th and use of the electronic signs. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" signs on the common from May 6th to May 19th and use of the electronic signs. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pavidis, second: Favreau)
Approve the license for farmer winery to sell at the Billerica Farmer's Market on Mondays, June 16th to October 6th from 3:00 to 7:30 PM
MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to approve the license for farmer winery to sell at the Billerica Farmer's Market on Mondays, June 16th to October 6th from 3:00 to 7:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to approve the license for farmer winery to sell at the Billerica Farmer's Market on Mondays, June 16th to October 6th from 3:00 to 7:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pavidis, second: Favreau)
Approve the Acting Town Manager's contract for Christopher Dillon as presented
MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to approve the Acting Town Manager's contract for Christopher Dillon as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to approve the Acting Town Manager's contract for Christopher Dillon as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pavidis, second: Favreau)
Appoint Margaret Hall Bumbaca to the Agricultural Commission as a Regular Member expiring June 30, 2027
Margaret Hall Bumbaca (Expires 06/30/2027) MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to appoint Margaret Hall Bumbaca to the Agricultural Commission as a Regular Member expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0- 0. b.
From the minutes
“Margaret Hall Bumbaca (Expires 06/30/2027) MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to appoint Margaret Hall Bumbaca to the Agricultural Commission as a Regular Member expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0- 0. b..” (Motion: Pavidis, second: Favreau)
Appoint Glenn Card to the Agricultural Commission as a Regular Member expiring June 30, 2027
Glenn Card (Expires 06/30/2027) MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to appoint Glenn Card to the Agricultural Commission as a Regular Member expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. c. Lynne Larson (Expires 06/30/2026)
From the minutes
“Glenn Card (Expires 06/30/2027) MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to appoint Glenn Card to the Agricultural Commission as a Regular Member expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. c. Lynne Larson (Expires 06/30/2026).” (Motion: Pavidis, second: Favreau)
Appoint Lynne Larson to the Agricultural Commission as a Regular Member expiring June 30, 2026
MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to appoint Lynne Larson to the Agricultural Commission as a Regular Member expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to appoint Lynne Larson to the Agricultural Commission as a Regular Member expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pavidis, second: Favreau)
Old Business
Agrees with the current corrected assessors schedule and evaluation of Griggs Farm under the APR
MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion that the Select Board agrees with the current corrected assessors schedule and evaluation of Griggs Farm under the APR. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 4- 1-0. Member Darris-O'Connor voted against.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, Pavidis, RosaNo: Darris-O'Connor
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion that the Select Board agrees with the current corrected assessors schedule and evaluation of Griggs Farm under the APR. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 4- 1-0. Member Darris-O'Connor voted against..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Burrows)
Waive all interest and penalties on the back taxes for Griggs Farm
MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to waive all interest and penalties on the back taxes for Griggs Farm. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to waive all interest and penalties on the back taxes for Griggs Farm. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Burrows)
Engage in an 8 of 58 process for 1997-2025 for the Griggs Farm tax matter
MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion that the Town engage in an 8 of 58 process for 1997-2025 for the Griggs Farm tax matter. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion that the Town engage in an 8 of 58 process for 1997-2025 for the Griggs Farm tax matter. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Burrows)
Ask the Town Manager to draft a placeholder warrant article to address any unresolved portion of the tax liability for Town Meeting and to send to Town Meeting any portion that may remain
MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to ask the Town Manager to draft a placeholder warrant article to address any unresolved portion of the tax liability for Town Meeting and to send to Town Meeting any portion that may remain. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 4-1-0. Member Darris-O'Connor voted against.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, Pavidis, RosaNo: Darris-O'Connor
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to ask the Town Manager to draft a placeholder warrant article to address any unresolved portion of the tax liability for Town Meeting and to send to Town Meeting any portion that may remain. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 4-1-0. Member Darris-O'Connor voted against..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Burrows)
Recommend adoption of Article #8 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to recommend adoption of Article #8 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to recommend adoption of Article #8 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pavidis, second: Burrows)
Executive Session
Go into Executive Session at 7:20 PM Pursuant to G.L c. 30A §21(a) (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - Open Meeting...
Executive Session Pursuant to G.L c. 30A §21(a) (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/or Possible Redaction of Executive Session Minutes of January 15, 2025, February 03, 2025, February 10, 2025, April 07, 2025, April 15, 2025 MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:20 PM Pursuant to G.L c. 30A §21(a) (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/or Possible Redaction of Executive Session Minutes of January 15, 2025, February 03, 2025, February 10, 2025, April 07, 2025, April 15, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Pavidis voted Aye, Member Darris-O'Connor voted Aye, Member Favreau voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Rosa voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Executive Session Pursuant to G.L c. 30A §21(a) (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/or Possible Redaction of Executive Session Minutes of January 15, 2025, February 03, 2025, February 10, 2025, April 07, 2025, April 15, 2025 MOTION - Secretary Pavidis made a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:20 PM Pursuant to G.L c. 30A §21(a) (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/or Possible Redaction of Executive Session Minutes of January 15, 2025, February 03, 2025, February 10, 2025, April 07, 2025, April 15, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Pavidis voted Aye, Member Darris-O'Connor voted Aye, Member Favreau voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Rosa voted Aye..” (Motion: Pavidis, second: Favreau)
Adjourn
MOTION - Member Darris-O'Connor made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of May 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Darris-O'Connor made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of May 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, 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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