How the Billerica Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. On May 29, 2025 Members Burrows, Darris-O’Connor and Pavidis voted to overrule Chair Rosa, who had declined to call the meeting to order on Town Counsel’s advice, and chose Jillian Pavidis as Chair, John Burrows as Vice Chair and Daniel Darris-O’Connor as Secretary (each 3-0; Michael Rosa and Dina Favreau did not take part). Michael Rosa disputed this reorganization on the record (June 2, 2025). John Burrows’s last loaded meeting was April 9, 2026. Covers 22 meetings, May 29 to April 9, 2026.
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Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
From the agendas Billerica posts on its official site. Agendas can change; the posted agenda is the official one.
What Town Meeting decided
In Billerica, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Town Meeting members are elected by precinct; counts are from the town’s electronic voting.
Annual Town Meeting (Fall) · October 6, 2026 19 votes: 18 passed, 1 passed as amended
Sessions: Session 1 - October 6, 2026 (meeting continues; later sessions not yet posted)
Not here yet: Billerica posts only electronic voting reports, not Town Clerk minutes, so articles decided without an electronic vote are not here; the 2026 Fall Annual Town Meeting is still under way (Session 1 of October 6, 2026 only).
Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).
"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Billerica Select Board minutes from January 8, 2018 through August 17, 2026: 219 meetings and 3,564 votes. The town’s Agenda Center holds the board’s minutes back to 2010; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. The board was the Board of Selectmen until 2020; the minutes begin calling it the Select Board in the fall of 2020 and are headed Select Board from December 2020. Most minutes from 2022 on are typed documents with searchable text; 84 files (2018 to 2021, two in 2022 and one in 2024) are scanned images, which MassVoter read with text recognition and checked where names or counts were unclear. Not here: executive-session minutes; cancelled meetings; meetings of two-member Select Board sub-committees and the 2025 Acting Town Manager negotiations committee; votes of the Billerica Housing Authority and other boards at joint meetings; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes, among them June 15, 2020 (reorganization), November 16 and December 7, 2020, February 22, 2021, November 17, December 8 and December 15, 2025, and March 30, April 27 (reorganization), April 30, May 4, May 18 and June 1, 2026; dates where the file posted is the wrong one (April 23 and May 7, 2018 hold the April 27, 2018 dangerous dog hearing minutes, which are loaded once; April 8, 2019 repeats the March 4, 2019 minutes; June 16, 2025 repeats the June 26, 2025 minutes); and meetings after August 17, 2026 (the September 14 and 21 and October 5, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Billerica’s minutes have used several forms: in 2018 and 2019 “It was voted: 4 – In Favor, 1 – Opposed (Selectman …)”, with dissenters, abstainers and absent members named; from 2020 to 2022 roll calls by name (“Selectman Rosa-AYE … Roll call vote (5-0)”); from 2022 to 2025 “unanimously voted 5-0-0” or a count with a roll call by name or the dissenters named; and since late 2025 a table with each member’s vote. A count equal to the members present, or unanimous wording, is shown as every member present voting yes. Some roll calls leave out a member who was at the meeting; that member is left out of that vote, with a note. Where the count and the names in the minutes disagree, or a split count names no one, we show the count only (49 votes), and where the minutes give no count or names we show the result only (21 votes). Members who recused themselves or were out of the room are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. A motion with no recorded outcome is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 9The School Committee unanimously approved the SOIs in March…Motion: She noted that the School Committee unanimously approved the SOIs in…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 9, 2026: The School Committee unanimously approved the SOIs in March and requested Select Board approval in advance of the April 17 submission deadline
ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present
She noted that the School Committee unanimously approved the SOIs in March and requested Select Board approval in advance of the April 17 submission deadline.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“She noted that the School Committee unanimously approved the SOIs in March and requested Select Board approval in advance of the April 17 submission deadline..”
Mar 16Approve the 1-day alcohol license as presentedMotion: New Business (Quick Items) 18-1 Day Alcohol License & Entertainment License…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 16, 2026: Approve the 1-day alcohol license as presented
ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present
New Business (Quick Items) 18-1 Day Alcohol License & Entertainment License requested by High Octane Harley 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 05/02/26 Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Live musician possible on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 05/15/26 Friday 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Live Band weather permitting 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 05/16/26 Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Music on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 05/31/26 Sunday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Music on speakers or musician 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 06/20/26 Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Live band on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 06/26/26 Friday 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM DJ/Band on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 06/30/26 Tuesday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM DJ/Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 07/17/26 Friday 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM DJ/Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 07/25/26 Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Hawaiian Dancers/ speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 07/31/26 Friday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM DJ/Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 08/14/26 Friday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM DJ/Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 08/22/26 Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Live band on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 08/23/26 Sunday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 08/29/26 Saturday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM DJ/Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 09/25/26 Friday 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Band/Musician/DJ on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 09/30/26 Wed 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Band/Musician/DJ on speakers 1 Day Alc. & E
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“New Business (Quick Items) 18-1 Day Alcohol License & Entertainment License requested by High Octane Harley 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 05/02/26 Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Live musician possible on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 05/15/26 Friday 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Live Band weather permitting 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 05/16/26 Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Music on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 05/31/26 Sunday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Music on speakers or musician 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 06/20/26 Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Live band on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 06/26/26 Friday 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM DJ/Band on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 06/30/26 Tuesday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM DJ/Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 07/17/26 Friday 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM DJ/Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 07/25/26 Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Hawaiian Dancers/ speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 07/31/26 Friday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM DJ/Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 08/14/26 Friday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM DJ/Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 08/22/26 Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Live band on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 08/23/26 Sunday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 08/29/26 Saturday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM DJ/Musician on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 09/25/26 Friday 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Band/Musician/DJ on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 09/30/26 Wed 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Band/Musician/DJ on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 10/10/26 Saturday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Music on speakers 1 Day Alc. & Ent License 10/23/26 Friday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Indoor with speakers Motion to approve 1 day alcohol License Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the 1-day alcohol license as presented Vice Chair Burrows second the motion. Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (second: Burrows)
Mar 16Darris-O'Connor YeaMotion: Motion Secretary Daniel Darris-O'Connor to amend the posted restricted times for…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
Motion Secretary Daniel Darris-O'Connor to amend the posted restricted times for the "Do Not Enter" signage on Parker Street to 6:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Mike Rosa. Following brief discussion regarding signage placement, the Chair indicated that location adjustments would be addressed administratively. Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion Secretary Daniel Darris-O'Connor to amend the posted restricted times for the "Do Not Enter" signage on Parker Street to 6:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Mike Rosa. Following brief discussion regarding signage placement, the Chair indicated that location adjustments would be addressed administratively. Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (second: Rosa)
Mar 16(the minutes do not state the motion)Motion: Vice Chair Burrows second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
Mar 2Approve the class II License for Atlas Auto as…Motion: M.G.L. Chapter 140, § 2 Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 2, 2026: Approve the class II License for Atlas Auto as presented and to add the conditions from the ZBA Second: Member Rosa Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa…
ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present
M.G.L. Chapter 140, § 2 Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the class II License for Atlas Auto as presented and to add the conditions from the ZBA Second: Member Rosa Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea
It was seconded by ZBA, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“M.G.L. Chapter 140, § 2 Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the class II License for Atlas Auto as presented and to add the conditions from the ZBA Second: Member Rosa Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor)
Mar 2Direct the Town Manager to move forward with the…Motion: Motion 1: The Secretary moved to direct the Town Manager to…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 2, 2026: Direct the Town Manager to move forward with the Billerica Center improvement plan as presented for the $3.6 million project
ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present
Motion 1: The Secretary moved to direct the Town Manager to move forward with the Billerica Center improvement plan as presented for the $3.6 million project. Second: Member Favreau Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion 1: The Secretary moved to direct the Town Manager to move forward with the Billerica Center improvement plan as presented for the $3.6 million project. Second: Member Favreau Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea.” (second: Favreau)
Mar 2Authorize the Town Manager to submit the Charnstaffe Lane…Motion: Motion: Member Rosa moved to authorize the Town Manager to submit…Failed · see note
March 2, 2026: Authorize the Town Manager to submit the Charnstaffe Lane project for consideration on the TIP. Second: Member Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Nay Member Rosa Nay Secretary Darris-O'Connor...
ApproveFailed · No count or names in the minutes
Motion: Member Rosa moved to authorize the Town Manager to submit the Charnstaffe Lane project for consideration on the TIP. Second: Member Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Nay Member Rosa Nay Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea Motion failed The board skipped to Item #29 Old Busin
The minutes say the motion failed, but the votes named would pass it. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Rosa moved to authorize the Town Manager to submit the Charnstaffe Lane project for consideration on the TIP. Second: Member Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Nay Member Rosa Nay Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea Motion failed The board skipped to Item #29 Old Busin.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Mar 2Ratify and submit the FY27 Operating Budget and Capital…Motion: Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to ratify and submit the FY27 Operating…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Favreau
March 2, 2026: Ratify and submit the FY27 Operating Budget and Capital Plan as presented
ApprovePassed · 4–0
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to ratify and submit the FY27 Operating Budget and Capital Plan as presented. Second: Vice Chair Burrows Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Abstained Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to ratify and submit the FY27 Operating Budget and Capital Plan as presented. Second: Vice Chair Burrows Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Abstained Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Feb 23Approve the consent agenda as presented in the Select…Motion: Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to approve the consent agenda as presented…Passed 3–2 · No: Favreau, Rosa
February 23, 2026: Approve the consent agenda as presented in the Select Board packet
ApprovePassed · 3–2
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to approve the consent agenda as presented in the Select Board packet. Vice Chair Burrows seconded the motion. Member Rosa initially voted Aye, then stated he misunderstood the motion and believed the vote was to withdraw items from the Consent Agenda for separate action. After discussion, the Chair clarified the vote was on approving the Consent Agenda as presented Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Nay Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Nay Chair Pavidis Yea
Yes: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor, PavidisNo: Favreau, Rosa
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to approve the consent agenda as presented in the Select Board packet. Vice Chair Burrows seconded the motion. Member Rosa initially voted Aye, then stated he misunderstood the motion and believed the vote was to withdraw items from the Consent Agenda for separate action. After discussion, the Chair clarified the vote was on approving the Consent Agenda as presented Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Nay Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Nay Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Feb 23Amend the structure to make the committee a Chair-appointed…Motion: Member Darris-O'Connor moved to amend the structure to make the committee…Passed 3–2 · see note
February 23, 2026: Amend the structure to make the committee a Chair-appointed committee
AppointPassed · 3–2
Member Darris-O'Connor moved to amend the structure to make the committee a Chair-appointed committee. Vice Chair Burrows seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea Motion carried, 3-2.
The minutes give the count as 3-2 but name Daniel Darris-O'Connor (yes), Dina Favreau (yes), John Burrows (yes), Michael Rosa (yes) and Jillian Pavidis (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Darris-O'Connor moved to amend the structure to make the committee a Chair-appointed committee. Vice Chair Burrows seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea Motion carried, 3-2..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
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.