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October 20, 2025
18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Jillian Pavidis, John Burrows, Daniel Darris-O'Connor, Michael Rosa, Dina Favreau
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael Rosa stepped out of the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing at 6:20 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 6:20 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
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 6:20 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Continue the National Grid public hearing #31182460 until November 3, 2025
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to continue the National Grid public hearing #31182460 until November 3, 2025. 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 continue the National Grid public hearing #31182460 until November 3, 2025. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Darris-O'Connor)
Open the public hearing at 6:24 PM
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:24 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 at 6:24 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Continue the National Grid hearing for #31195999 until November 3, 2025
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to continue the National Grid hearing for #31195999 until November 3, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to continue the National Grid hearing for #31195999 until November 3, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Favreau and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approve the one-day liquor license for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Billerica Annual Hall of Fame Dinner on November 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM located at 19 Campbell Road
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Billerica Annual Hall of Fame Dinner on November 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM located at 19 Campbell Road. 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 one-day liquor license for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Billerica Annual Hall of Fame Dinner on November 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM located at 19 Campbell Road. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Waive all fees for the one-day liquor license for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Billerica Annual Hall of Fame Dinner on November 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to waive all fees for the one-day liquor license for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Billerica Annual Hall of Fame Dinner on November 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 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 waive all fees for the one-day liquor license for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Billerica Annual Hall of Fame Dinner on November 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Waive building fees for Entegris
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to waive building fees for Entegris. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 4-0-0.
Yes: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor, Favreau, PavidisThe minutes say Michael Rosa stepped out before this vote and returned later, so Michael Rosa is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to waive building fees for Entegris. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Approve the route for the Christmas Parade Route for Sunday, December 14, 2025 as presented with the condition that any changes be approved by the Traffic Safety Officer
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the route for the Christmas Parade Route for Sunday, December 14, 2025 as presented with the condition that any changes be approved by the Traffic Safety Officer. 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 route for the Christmas Parade Route for Sunday, December 14, 2025 as presented with the condition that any changes be approved by the Traffic Safety Officer. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the extended hours for Pinehurst Tavern as presented
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the extended hours for Pinehurst Tavern as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1-0. Member Favreau voting opposed.
Yes: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor, Pavidis, RosaNo: Favreau
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the extended hours for Pinehurst Tavern as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1-0. Member Favreau voting opposed..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the Turkey Trot as presented with contingent on approval from the School Department
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the Turkey Trot as presented with contingent on approval from the School Department. 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 Turkey Trot as presented with contingent on approval from the School Department. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Appoint Joseph Shaw to the ZBA
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Joseph Shaw to the ZBA. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa. After the discussion, it was voted 4-1-0. Secretary Darris-O'Connor voting opposed.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, Pavidis, RosaNo: Darris-O'Connor
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Joseph Shaw to the ZBA. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa. After the discussion, it was voted 4-1-0. Secretary Darris-O'Connor voting opposed..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Direct the Town Manager to report back to Select Board on information related to Article 10 of the Spring 2001
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to direct the Town Manager to report back to Select Board on information related to Article 10 of the Spring 2001. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa. After the following discussion, the motion was unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to direct the Town Manager to report back to Select Board on information related to Article 10 of the Spring 2001. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa. After the following discussion, the motion was unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor to approve the final contract with Harrington Heep as amended. The motion seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor to approve the final contract with Harrington Heep as amended. The motion seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (second: Burrows)
Direct the Town Manager to look at this with his department heads to see if this request is feasible and to include cost, how many, how long are the kept up and any other logistics related to the...
MOTION - Vice Chair Burrows made a motion to direct the Town Manager to look at this with his department heads to see if this request is feasible and to include cost, how many, how long are the kept up and any other logistics related to the signs. 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 look at this with his department heads to see if this request is feasible and to include cost, how many, how long are the kept up and any other logistics related to the signs. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Direct the Town Manager to work with his department heads to draft a sign bylaw with amendments for digital signage
MOTION - Vice Chair Burrows made a motion to direct the Town Manager to work with his department heads to draft a sign bylaw with amendments for digital signage. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Burrows made a motion to direct the Town Manager to work with his department heads to draft a sign bylaw with amendments for digital signage. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Darris-O'Connor)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025 Regular Meeting MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 16, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“June 16, 2025 Regular Meeting MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 16, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025 Special Meeting MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 26, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“June 26, 2025 Special Meeting MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 26, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule November 3, 2025 and November 17, 2025 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of October 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule November 3, 2025 and November 17, 2025 MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of October 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (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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