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Billerica Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

September 22, 2025

38 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jillian Pavidis, John Burrows, Daniel Darris-O'Connor, Michael Rosa, Dina Favreau

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Send a letter to Anapa Wali's family, thanking them for his service

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to send a letter to Anapa Wali's family, thanking them for his service. 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 send a letter to Anapa Wali's family, thanking them for his service. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Darris-O'Connor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Open the public hearing for National Grid #31182613 at 6:35 PM

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Public Hearing - National Grid and Verizon - #31182613 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole (Pole #89-50) on Allen Road beginning at a point ~635' southeast of the centerline of the intersection of Rolling Hill Road and Allen Road MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #31182613 at 6:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Public Hearing - National Grid and Verizon - #31182613 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole (Pole #89-50) on Allen Road beginning at a point ~635' southeast of the centerline of the intersection of Rolling Hill Road and Allen Road MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #31182613 at 6:35 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing for National Grid public hearing #31182613 at 6:36 PM

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid public hearing #31182613 at 6:36 PM. 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 for National Grid public hearing #31182613 at 6:36 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the National Grid pole petition for #31182613 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition for #31182613 as presented. 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 National Grid pole petition for #31182613 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Open the public hearing for National Grid #31181799 at 6:37 PM

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The pole will be a 50' class H1 pole between Poles P14 and P15 and be located on Town property intersected by Salem Road and Hayden Road MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #31181799 at 6:37 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“The pole will be a 50' class H1 pole between Poles P14 and P15 and be located on Town property intersected by Salem Road and Hayden Road MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #31181799 at 6:37 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing for National Grid public hearing #31181799 at 6:38 PM

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid public hearing #31181799 at 6:38 PM. 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 for National Grid public hearing #31181799 at 6:38 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the National Grid pole petition for #31181799 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition for #31181799 as presented. 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 National Grid pole petition for #31181799 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Open the public hearing for National Grid #31168498 at 6:38 PM

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #31168498 at 6:38 PM. 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 open the public hearing for National Grid #31168498 at 6:38 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing for National Grid public hearing #31168498 at 6:40 PM

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid public hearing #31168498 at 6:40 PM. 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 for National Grid public hearing #31168498 at 6:40 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the Billerica Honor Platoon -Veteran's Honor Stroll on November 2, 2025 from October 13 th to November 2nd

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Signs in the Common - Request (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the Billerica Honor Platoon -Veteran's Honor Stroll on November 2, 2025 from October 13th to November 2nd - Requested by Veteran's Agent Donnie Jarvis MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the Billerica Honor Platoon -Veteran's Honor Stroll on November 2, 2025 from October 13 th to November 2nd. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Signs in the Common - Request (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the Billerica Honor Platoon -Veteran's Honor Stroll on November 2, 2025 from October 13th to November 2nd - Requested by Veteran's Agent Donnie Jarvis MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the Billerica Honor Platoon -Veteran's Honor Stroll on November 2, 2025 from October 13 th to November 2nd. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for Wreaths Across America from November 17th to December 5th

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Signs on the Common - Request (4) 18" x 24" Signs for Wreaths Across America from November 17 th to December 5th - Requested by Veteran's Agent Donnie Jarvis MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for Wreaths Across America from November 17th to December 5th. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Signs on the Common - Request (4) 18" x 24" Signs for Wreaths Across America from November 17 th to December 5th - Requested by Veteran's Agent Donnie Jarvis MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for Wreaths Across America from November 17th to December 5th. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the North Billerica Baptist Church Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from October 12 th to October 18th

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Signs on the Common - Request (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the North Billerica Baptist Church Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from October 12th to October 18th - Requested by Diana Fowler MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the North Billerica Baptist Church Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from October 12 th to October 18th. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Signs on the Common - Request (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the North Billerica Baptist Church Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from October 12th to October 18th - Requested by Diana Fowler MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the North Billerica Baptist Church Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from October 12 th to October 18th. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the use of the Town Common on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a Gospel Music Rally

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the use of the Town Common on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a Gospel Music Rally. 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 use of the Town Common on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a Gospel Music Rally. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the BATV Annual Haunted House from October 11th to October 25th

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Signs on the Common - Request (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the BATV Annual Haunted House from October 11th to October 25th - Requested by Faith Brodi MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the BATV Annual Haunted House from October 11th to October 25th. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Signs on the Common - Request (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the BATV Annual Haunted House from October 11th to October 25th - Requested by Faith Brodi MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve (4) 18" x 24" Signs for the BATV Annual Haunted House from October 11th to October 25th. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Angela LoGuidice to the Local Cultural Council with an expiration date of June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Local Cultural Council - Angela LoGuidice (Expiration June 30, 2027) MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Angela LoGuidice to the Local Cultural Council with an expiration date of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Local Cultural Council - Angela LoGuidice (Expiration June 30, 2027) MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Angela LoGuidice to the Local Cultural Council with an expiration date of June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve a design study and fund the $640,000 from free cash

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to approve a design study and fund the $640,000 from free cash. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to approve a design study and fund the $640,000 from free cash. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article 1 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Preliminary Warrant Discussion and Possible Vote - October Town Meeting Article 1 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 1 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Preliminary Warrant Discussion and Possible Vote - October Town Meeting Article 1 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 1 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article 2 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 2 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 2 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Article 2 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 2 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article 4 as amended to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 4 as amended to Town Meeting. 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 recommend Article 4 as amended to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article 5 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 5 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 5 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Article 5 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 5 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article 6 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 6 to Town Meeting. 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 recommend Article 6 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article 17 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 17 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 17 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Article 17 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 17 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 18

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 4–0

MOTION - Vice Chair Burrows made a motion to withdraw Article 18. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. Secretary Darris-O'Connor abstained from voting.

Yes: Burrows, Favreau, Pavidis, RosaAbstained: Darris-O'Connor

From the minutes

“MOTION - Vice Chair Burrows made a motion to withdraw Article 18. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. Secretary Darris-O'Connor abstained from voting..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend Article 20 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 20 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 20 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Article 20 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 20 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend Article 30 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 30 to Town Meeting. 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 recommend Article 30 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend Article 31 to Town Meeting with the addition of - the rest of the statement is missing and should be added

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 31 to Town Meeting with the addition of - the rest of the statement is missing and should be added. 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 recommend Article 31 to Town Meeting with the addition of - the rest of the statement is missing and should be added. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend Article 35 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 35 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to recommend Article 35 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend Article 36 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 9

ApproveFailed · 2–3

MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to recommend Article 36 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 2-3-0. The motion fails. Member Rosa, Vice Chair Burrows and Member Favreau voting against.

Yes: Darris-O'Connor, PavidisNo: Burrows, Favreau, RosaThe minutes name Michael Rosa (no), John Burrows (no) and Dina Favreau (no) and give the count as 2-3-0; with 5 members present, the other members (Jillian Pavidis and Daniel Darris-O'Connor) are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to recommend Article 36 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 2-3-0. The motion fails. Member Rosa, Vice Chair Burrows and Member Favreau voting against..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Reconsider the vote taken on Article 18

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 18 MOTION - Vice Chair Burrows made a motion to reconsider the vote taken on Article 18. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Article 18 MOTION - Vice Chair Burrows made a motion to reconsider the vote taken on Article 18. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Darris-O'Connor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend Article 18 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The event would be on July 2 nd and have fireworks, vendors, beer garden, etc. MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 18 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“The event would be on July 2 nd and have fireworks, vendors, beer garden, etc. MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 18 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend Article 37 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Article 37 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 37 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Article 37 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 37 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend Article 38 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 3–2

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend Article 38 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and voted 3-2-0. The motion passes. 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 recommend Article 38 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and voted 3-2-0. The motion passes. Member Rosa and Member Favreau voting against..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend the gift donation as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Donation of a bouquet of flowers (Estimated Value $45) to be displayed in library MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend the gift donation as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Donation of a bouquet of flowers (Estimated Value $45) to be displayed in library MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend the gift donation as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21A (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21A (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 Manager's Contract MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21A (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 Manager's Contract at 11:03 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 Favreau voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Burrows voted Aye and Chair Pavidis voted Aye.

From the minutes

“Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21A (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 Manager's Contract MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21A (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 Manager's Contract at 11:03 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 Favreau voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Burrows voted Aye and Chair Pavidis voted Aye..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the Town Manager's contract for Christopher Dillon as amended

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the Town Manager's contract for Christopher Dillon as amended. 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 Town Manager's contract for Christopher Dillon as amended. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Appoint Harrington Heep as Town Counsel

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Harrington Heep as Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Harrington Heep as Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Favreau)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Create a 2 member Town Counsel contract negotiation subcommittee to be appointed by the Chair

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Discussion and Possible Vote on the Creation of a Town Counsel's Contract Negotiations Sub-Committee - Appointment by the Chair MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to create a 2 member Town Counsel contract negotiation subcommittee to be appointed by the Chair. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Discussion and Possible Vote on the Creation of a Town Counsel's Contract Negotiations Sub-Committee - Appointment by the Chair MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to create a 2 member Town Counsel contract negotiation subcommittee to be appointed by the Chair. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

June 11, 2025 Special Meeting Meeting Schedule October 6, 2025, October 7, 2025 (Town Meeting, If Needed), October 9, 2025 (Town Meeting, If Needed), October 20, 2025 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of September 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“June 11, 2025 Special Meeting Meeting Schedule October 6, 2025, October 7, 2025 (Town Meeting, If Needed), October 9, 2025 (Town Meeting, If Needed), October 20, 2025 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of September 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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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