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November 3, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Jillian Pavidis, John Burrows, Daniel Darris-O'Connor, Michael Rosa, Dina Favreau
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearings
Close the National Grid public hearing #31182460
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to close the National Grid public hearing #31182460. 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 close the National Grid public hearing #31182460. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Approve the National Grid pole petition for Sprague Street #31182460
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition for Sprague Street #31182460. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
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“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition for Sprague Street #31182460. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Continue the public hearing for National Grid #31183913 until November 17th
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid #31183913 until November 17th. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to continue the public hearing for National Grid #31183913 until November 17th. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Burrows and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Approve the (4) 18" x 24" Signs in the Common for Billerica Youth Lacrosse for their annual registration from November 4th to December 31, 2025
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the (4) 18" x 24" Signs in the Common for Billerica Youth Lacrosse for their annual registration from November 4th to December 31, 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 (4) 18" x 24" Signs in the Common for Billerica Youth Lacrosse for their annual registration from November 4th to December 31, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Appoint Teresa "Jo" Leary to the 250th Committee
250th Committee - Regular Member - Teresa "Jo" Leary MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Teresa "Jo" Leary to the 250th Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
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“250th Committee - Regular Member - Teresa "Jo" Leary MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to appoint Teresa "Jo" Leary to the 250th Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2026 Select Board Meeting Schedule
Vote on 2026 Select Board Meeting Schedule MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the 2026 Select Board Meeting Schedule. The motion is seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
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“Vote on 2026 Select Board Meeting Schedule MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the 2026 Select Board Meeting Schedule. The motion is seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the change to Section 20.1 presented by Member Rosa
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the change to Section 20.1 presented by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
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“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the change to Section 20.1 presented by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the posting of the Executive Confidential Assistant to the Select Board
Approval to Post Executive Confidential Assistant to the Select Board Job Posting and Create a Sub- Committee to Interview Candidates Appointed by the Chair - Requested by Chair Pavidis MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the posting of the Executive Confidential Assistant to the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
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“Approval to Post Executive Confidential Assistant to the Select Board Job Posting and Create a Sub- Committee to Interview Candidates Appointed by the Chair - Requested by Chair Pavidis MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the posting of the Executive Confidential Assistant to the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Create a 2-member subcommittee appointed by the Chair
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to create a 2-member subcommittee appointed by the Chair. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
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“MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to create a 2-member subcommittee appointed by the Chair. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Executive Session
Go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L c. 30A§ 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining...
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L c. 30A§ 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Cafua Realty Trust CLXII, LLC vs. Zoning Board of Appeals, et al - Notice of Appeal 25 MISC 000175 at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call: Secretary Darris-O'Connor voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Favreau voted Aye, Vice Chair Burrows 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 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Cafua Realty Trust CLXII, LLC vs. Zoning Board of Appeals, et al - Notice of Appeal 25 MISC 000175 at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call: Secretary Darris-O'Connor voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Favreau voted Aye, Vice Chair Burrows voted Aye and Chair Pavidis voted Aye..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
MOTION - Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L c. 30A§ 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Talbot Dam at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call: Secretary Darris-O'Connor voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Favreau voted Aye, Vice Chair Burrows 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 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Talbot Dam at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call: Secretary Darris-O'Connor voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Favreau voted Aye, Vice Chair Burrows voted Aye and Chair Pavidis voted Aye..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of November 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and voted 4-1-0. Vice Chair Burrows voting against.
Yes: Darris-O'Connor, Favreau, Pavidis, RosaNo: Burrows
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting of November 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM. The motion was seconded by Secretary Darris-O'Connor and voted 4-1-0. Vice Chair Burrows voting against..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Darris-O'Connor)
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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