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October 6, 2025
32 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Jillian Pavidis, who is counted absent.
Present: John Burrows, Daniel Darris-O'Connor, Michael Rosa, Dina Favreau
Absent: Jillian Pavidis
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing at 6:26 PM
Public Hearing - National Grid and Verizon #31192238 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole (Pole 161-50) on Boston Road beginning at a point ~50' north of the centerline of the intersection of Andover Road and Boston Road MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:26 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing - National Grid and Verizon #31192238 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole (Pole 161-50) on Boston Road beginning at a point ~50' north of the centerline of the intersection of Andover Road and Boston Road MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:26 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for National Grid #31192238
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #31192238. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #31192238. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Deny the National Grid pole petition #31192238
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to deny the National Grid pole petition #31192238. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to deny the National Grid pole petition #31192238. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Darris-O'Connor)
Open the public hearing at 6:30 PM
The pole will be located on Town property intersected by Boston Road and Kohlrausch Avenue MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“The pole will be located on Town property intersected by Boston Road and Kohlrausch Avenue MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Continue the National Grid public hearing #31182460 until October 10, 2025
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to continue the National Grid public hearing #31182460 until October 10, 2025. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to continue the National Grid public hearing #31182460 until October 10, 2025. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Darris-O'Connor)
Open the public hearing at 6:34 PM
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:34 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:34 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for National Grid #31183913 at 6:36 PM
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #31183913 at 6:36 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the public hearing for National Grid #31183913 at 6:36 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Deny the National Grid pole petition #31183913
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to deny the National Grid pole petition #31183913. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to deny the National Grid pole petition #31183913. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Darris-O'Connor)
Open the public hearing at 6:37 PM
Public Hearing - National Grid and Verizon #31076050 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole (#2-50) on Republic Road at a point ~30' easterly from existing pole #3 in order to provide electric service to new EV charging stations at 1 Republic Road AND to install ~ 8' 2-4" conduits with three phase underground primary cable in public way from proposed pole 2-50 to edge of private property in order to feed new 3 phase transformer for new EV charging stations at 1 Republic Road MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:37 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing - National Grid and Verizon #31076050 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole (#2-50) on Republic Road at a point ~30' easterly from existing pole #3 in order to provide electric service to new EV charging stations at 1 Republic Road AND to install ~ 8' 2-4" conduits with three phase underground primary cable in public way from proposed pole 2-50 to edge of private property in order to feed new 3 phase transformer for new EV charging stations at 1 Republic Road MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:37 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Close the National Grid public hearing #31076050 at 6:38 PM
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the National Grid public hearing #31076050 at 6:38 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the National Grid public hearing #31076050 at 6:38 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid pole petition and underground conduit for #31076050
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition and underground conduit for #31076050. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition and underground conduit for #31076050. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve and accept the easement granted from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve and accept the easement granted from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve and accept the easement granted from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the license for Minuteman Repeater Association as dated on September 15, 2025 contingent on a review by our new Town Counsel
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the license for Minuteman Repeater Association as dated on September 15, 2025 contingent on a review by our new Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the license for Minuteman Repeater Association as dated on September 15, 2025 contingent on a review by our new Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the signs for Pop Warner as presented
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the signs for Pop Warner as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the signs for Pop Warner as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve one-day special alcohol license for the Billerica Holiday Festival, Inc. for November 21, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM located at 15 Concord Road
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve one-day special alcohol license for the Billerica Holiday Festival, Inc. for November 21, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM located at 15 Concord Road. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve one-day special alcohol license for the Billerica Holiday Festival, Inc. for November 21, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM located at 15 Concord Road. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Waive all fees
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to waive all fees. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to waive all fees. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the use of Town property for the 2025 Winter Festival and the 27th Annual Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 6th from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM with a rain/snow date on Sunday, December 7, 2025
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the use of Town property for the 2025 Winter Festival and the 27th Annual Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 6th from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM with a rain/snow date on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the use of Town property for the 2025 Winter Festival and the 27th Annual Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 6th from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM with a rain/snow date on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Close Blanchard Ave for the dates requested for the 2025 Winter Festival
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close Blanchard Ave for the dates requested for the 2025 Winter Festival. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close Blanchard Ave for the dates requested for the 2025 Winter Festival. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Department of Public Works Updates
Withdraw Article 14
Final Warrant Discussion and Possible Vote - October Town Meeting MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to withdraw Article 14. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Final Warrant Discussion and Possible Vote - October Town Meeting MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to withdraw Article 14. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 15 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 15 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 15 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 19 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 19 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 19 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 21 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 21 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 21 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 22 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 22 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
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“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 22 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 23 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 23 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 23 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 24 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 24 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 24 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 25 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 25 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to recommend approval of Article 25 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Article 32
Recommend approval of Article 32 to Town Meeting
MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to recommend approval of Article 32 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and voted 2-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Favreau voting against. The motion fails.
Yes: Burrows, Darris-O'ConnorNo: Favreau, RosaThe minutes name Michael Rosa (no) and Dina Favreau (no) and give the count as 2-2-0; with 4 members present, the other members (John Burrows and Daniel Darris-O'Connor) are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Favreau made a motion to recommend approval of Article 32 to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and voted 2-2-0. Member Rosa and Member Favreau voting against. The motion fails..” (Motion: Favreau, second: Darris-O'Connor)
Rescind the previous recommendation for Article 38
Article 38 MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to rescind the previous recommendation for Article 38. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and voted 2-2-0. Vice Chair Burrows and Secretary Darris-O'Connor voting against. The motion fails.
Yes: Favreau, RosaNo: Burrows, Darris-O'ConnorThe minutes name John Burrows (no) and Daniel Darris-O'Connor (no) and give the count as 2-2-0; with 4 members present, the other members (Michael Rosa and Dina Favreau) are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Article 38 MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to rescind the previous recommendation for Article 38. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and voted 2-2-0. Vice Chair Burrows and Secretary Darris-O'Connor voting against. The motion fails..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the affordable unit swap at "The Point at 3 North" as presented
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the affordable unit swap at "The Point at 3 North" as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the affordable unit swap at "The Point at 3 North" as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 2, 2025 as amended
June 2, 2025 Regular Meeting MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 2, 2025 as amended. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“June 2, 2025 Regular Meeting MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 2, 2025 as amended. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Darris-O'Connor)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 11, 2025 as amended
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 11, 2025 as amended. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 11, 2025 as amended. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Darris-O'Connor)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule 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 October 06, 2025 at 8:18 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule 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 October 06, 2025 at 8:18 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
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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