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July 14, 2025
29 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: This file holds the regular meeting and the special meeting called by Members Rosa and Favreau that night (posted on both July 14, 2025 rows).
Present: Jillian Pavidis, John Burrows, Daniel Darris-O'Connor, Michael Rosa, Dina Favreau
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing at 6:14 PM for a farmer brewery pouring license for Petty King Brewing Company
Public Hearing - Farmer-Brewery Pouring License under M.G.L. Chapter 138, §19C(n) and an Open Container Permit for Petty King Brewing Company, LLC located at 279 Boston Road MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:14 PM for a farmer brewery pouring license for Petty King Brewing Company. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing - Farmer-Brewery Pouring License under M.G.L. Chapter 138, §19C(n) and an Open Container Permit for Petty King Brewing Company, LLC located at 279 Boston Road MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:14 PM for a farmer brewery pouring license for Petty King Brewing Company. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the Farmer-Brewery Pouring License under M.G.L. Chapter 138, §19C(n) for Petty King Brewing Company, LLC located at 279 Boston Road subject to the approval of the Board of Health and...
MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to approve the Farmer-Brewery Pouring License under M.G.L. Chapter 138, §19C(n) for Petty King Brewing Company, LLC located at 279 Boston Road subject to the approval of the Board of Health and approval of Storm Water Permit and with the hours of operation of Monday-Saturday from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa. The following discussion occurred. After the discussion, the vote was unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to approve the Farmer-Brewery Pouring License under M.G.L. Chapter 138, §19C(n) for Petty King Brewing Company, LLC located at 279 Boston Road subject to the approval of the Board of Health and approval of Storm Water Permit and with the hours of operation of Monday-Saturday from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa. The following discussion occurred. After the discussion, the vote was unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Rosa)
Approve the Community Capital Fund Grant for the Facilities Director as recommended by the Cable Advisory Committee
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the Community Capital Fund Grant for the Facilities Director as recommended by the Cable Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the Community Capital Fund Grant for the Facilities Director as recommended by the Cable Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the route for the 27th Annual "Cool Kids" 5K Road Race/Fun Walk for September 14, 2025
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the route for the 27th Annual "Cool Kids" 5K Road Race/Fun Walk for September 14, 2025. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the route for the 27th Annual "Cool Kids" 5K Road Race/Fun Walk for September 14, 2025. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Approve the four 18" x 24" signs on the common from August 30, 2025 through September 14, 2025
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the four 18" x 24" signs on the common from August 30, 2025 through September 14, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the four 18" x 24" signs on the common from August 30, 2025 through September 14, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the Class II license for R&D Custom Exhaust located at 313 Boston Road subject to the submittal of a $20,000 surety bond and no appeal being taken on the ZBA decision and compliance with...
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the Class II license for R&D Custom Exhaust located at 313 Boston Road subject to the submittal of a $20,000 surety bond and no appeal being taken on the ZBA decision and compliance with the Special Conditions 1-5. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the Class II license for R&D Custom Exhaust located at 313 Boston Road subject to the submittal of a $20,000 surety bond and no appeal being taken on the ZBA decision and compliance with the Special Conditions 1-5. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Adopt the Order of Taking presented to the Board on this date for the purpose of acquiring interests in lands abutting the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project to allow the Town to carry out the...
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to adopt the Order of Taking presented to the Board on this date for the purpose of acquiring interests in lands abutting the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project to allow the Town to carry out the Project, and to award damages for such taking in the amounts and to the persons as set forth in the Schedule B attached to the Order. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to adopt the Order of Taking presented to the Board on this date for the purpose of acquiring interests in lands abutting the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project to allow the Town to carry out the Project, and to award damages for such taking in the amounts and to the persons as set forth in the Schedule B attached to the Order. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Darris-O'Connor)
Approve and execute the Encroachment License Agreement presented to the Board on this date for the purpose of authorizing continued use and location of private improvements within the Right of Way...
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve and execute the Encroachment License Agreement presented to the Board on this date for the purpose of authorizing continued use and location of private improvements within the Right of Way of Eliot Street. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve and execute the Encroachment License Agreement presented to the Board on this date for the purpose of authorizing continued use and location of private improvements within the Right of Way of Eliot Street. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve and authorize the Acting Town Manager to execute the Recreational Trail Assent Agreement with Massachusetts Electric Company for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve and authorize the Acting Town Manager to execute the Recreational Trail Assent Agreement with Massachusetts Electric Company for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve and authorize the Acting Town Manager to execute the Recreational Trail Assent Agreement with Massachusetts Electric Company for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Accept the donation of land for Conservation purposes and sign the deed for Parcel 20-4-0/Rangeway Road
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to accept the donation of land for Conservation purposes and sign the deed for Parcel 20-4-0/Rangeway Road. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to accept the donation of land for Conservation purposes and sign the deed for Parcel 20-4-0/Rangeway Road. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the transfer of the Common Victualler for Gallahue Restaurants, Inc. dba DiVito Brothers Italian Pizzeria located at 446 Boston Road subject to the original ZBA conditions
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler for Gallahue Restaurants, Inc. dba DiVito Brothers Italian Pizzeria located at 446 Boston Road subject to the original ZBA conditions. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler for Gallahue Restaurants, Inc. dba DiVito Brothers Italian Pizzeria located at 446 Boston Road subject to the original ZBA conditions. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Appoint Mary K. McBride as an alternate member of the Historic Districts Committee expiring June 30, 2028
Dan Valentine (Regular Member/Attorney) - (Expires 06/30/28) MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Mary K. McBride as an alternate member of the Historic Districts Committee expiring June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Dan Valentine (Regular Member/Attorney) - (Expires 06/30/28) MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Mary K. McBride as an alternate member of the Historic Districts Committee expiring June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Appoint Dan Valentine as a regular member/attorney of the Historic Districts Committee expiring on June 30, 2028
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Dan Valentine as a regular member/attorney of the Historic Districts Committee expiring on June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Dan Valentine as a regular member/attorney of the Historic Districts Committee expiring on June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Appoint David Brown as a parks department member to the Open Space Recreation Committee expiring June 30, 2028
Open Space and Recreation Committee (Member of the Parks Department) - David Brown - (Expires 06/30/28) MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint David Brown as a parks department member to the Open Space Recreation Committee expiring June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Open Space and Recreation Committee (Member of the Parks Department) - David Brown - (Expires 06/30/28) MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint David Brown as a parks department member to the Open Space Recreation Committee expiring June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Appoint Kelley Sardina as a regular member of the Financial & Compliance Audit Committee expiring June 30, 2028
Financial & Compliance Audit Committee - Kelley Sardina - (Expires 06/30/28) MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Kelley Sardina as a regular member of the Financial & Compliance Audit Committee expiring June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Financial & Compliance Audit Committee - Kelley Sardina - (Expires 06/30/28) MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Kelley Sardina as a regular member of the Financial & Compliance Audit Committee expiring June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve Option 1 for the water rates with a flat 5% rate increase across all tiers
MOTION - Vice Chair Burrows made a motion to approve Option 1 for the water rates with a flat 5% rate increase across all tiers. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Favreau voting opposed.
Yes: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor, PavidisNo: Favreau, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Burrows made a motion to approve Option 1 for the water rates with a flat 5% rate increase across all tiers. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Favreau voting opposed..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Darris-O'Connor)
Reconsider the water rate motion
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to reconsider the water rate motion. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and voted 2-3-0. Vice Chair Burrows, Secretary Darris-O'Connor and Chair Pavidis voting opposed.
Yes: Favreau, RosaNo: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor, PavidisThe minutes name John Burrows (no), Daniel Darris-O'Connor (no) and Jillian Pavidis (no) and give the count as 2-3-0; with 5 members present, the other members (Michael Rosa and Dina Favreau) are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to reconsider the water rate motion. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and voted 2-3-0. Vice Chair Burrows, Secretary Darris-O'Connor and Chair Pavidis voting opposed..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve Option 1 that has a flat rate increase of 7% across all three tiers
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve Option 1 that has a flat rate increase of 7% across all three tiers. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Favreau voting opposed.
Yes: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor, PavidisNo: Favreau, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve Option 1 that has a flat rate increase of 7% across all three tiers. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Favreau voting opposed..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Approve sending out the RFP for a Marijuana Cultivation License starting July 15th and closing August 14th
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve sending out the RFP for a Marijuana Cultivation License starting July 15th and closing August 14th. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve sending out the RFP for a Marijuana Cultivation License starting July 15th and closing August 14th. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Amend the previous vote and send out the RFR for the town owned farmland starting July 15th and closing August 14th
MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to amend the previous vote and send out the RFR for the town owned farmland starting July 15th and closing August 14th. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to amend the previous vote and send out the RFR for the town owned farmland starting July 15th and closing August 14th. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Rosa)
Direct the Town Manager to add safety features and signages in the Select Board and Veterans' Office not to exceed $5,000
MOTION - Vice Chair Burrows made a motion to direct the Town Manager to add safety features and signages in the Select Board and Veterans' Office not to exceed $5,000. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Burrows made a motion to direct the Town Manager to add safety features and signages in the Select Board and Veterans' Office not to exceed $5,000. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Rescind the previous vote on using free cash and overlay surplus for replacement of 2" water mains
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to rescind the previous vote on using free cash and overlay surplus for replacement of 2" water mains. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows. After the discussion, it was voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Favreau voting against.
Yes: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor, PavidisNo: Favreau, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to rescind the previous vote on using free cash and overlay surplus for replacement of 2" water mains. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows. After the discussion, it was voted 3-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Favreau voting against..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Billerica Police Station
Release the exhibits of the investigation report into the conduct of Select Board Member Dina Favreau as redacted
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to release the exhibits of the investigation report into the conduct of Select Board Member Dina Favreau as redacted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
Yes: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor, Pavidis, RosaThe minutes say Dina Favreau stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to release the exhibits of the investigation report into the conduct of Select Board Member Dina Favreau as redacted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
The investigation on Member Favreau including Member Favreau herself
You can make a motion and then we will decide on what to do. Member Favreau stated that everything that has happened is retaliation for her requesting an Executive Session for disciplinary action against the former Town Manager. Only the voters can remove her and she will not step down. There is a voice mail that she left to a former friend showed emotions but that proves nothing. Everything was triggered by a lie. Vice Chair Burrows stated that he has the voicemail of Member Favreau chasing him in his car. The Town Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and personnel issues; we don't get involved in that. We set policies and don't tell him how to handle disciplinary issues. Secretary Darris-O'Connor stated that the Select Board unanimously voted the investigation on Member Favreau including Member Favreau herself.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“You can make a motion and then we will decide on what to do. Member Favreau stated that everything that has happened is retaliation for her requesting an Executive Session for disciplinary action against the former Town Manager. Only the voters can remove her and she will not step down. There is a voice mail that she left to a former friend showed emotions but that proves nothing. Everything was triggered by a lie. Vice Chair Burrows stated that he has the voicemail of Member Favreau chasing him in his car. The Town Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and personnel issues; we don't get involved in that. We set policies and don't tell him how to handle disciplinary issues. Secretary Darris-O'Connor stated that the Select Board unanimously voted the investigation on Member Favreau including Member Favreau herself..”
Petition the General Court for special legislation substantially in the form below: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the...
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion that the Select Board petition the General Court for special legislation substantially in the form below: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding Chapter 132B of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Billerica may by By-Law prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the Town of Billerica, including the application of such pesticides by licensed commercial applicators as defined in 333 C.M.R. 10.00. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage; or act in relation thereto. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion that the Select Board petition the General Court for special legislation substantially in the form below: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding Chapter 132B of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Billerica may by By-Law prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the Town of Billerica, including the application of such pesticides by licensed commercial applicators as defined in 333 C.M.R. 10.00. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage; or act in relation thereto. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Executive Session
Go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - Town Counsel at 10:07 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Darris-O'Connor voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Burrows voted Aye, Member Favreau voted Aye, and Chair Pavidis voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - Town Counsel at 10:07 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Darris-O'Connor voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Burrows voted Aye, Member Favreau voted Aye, and Chair Pavidis voted Aye..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Come out of Executive Session at 10:36 PM
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 10:36 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Favreau voted Aye, Vice Chair Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Burrows voted Aye and Chair Pavidis voted Aye.
The minutes record John Burrows both ways. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 10:36 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Favreau voted Aye, Vice Chair Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Burrows voted Aye and Chair Pavidis voted Aye..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Favreau)
Adjourn
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of July 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of July 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM. The motion was seconded by Member 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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