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January 5, 2026
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Jillian Pavidis, John Burrows, Michael Rosa, Dina Favreau, Daniel Darris-O'Connor
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Daniel Darris-O'Connor took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Announcements
Open the Public Hearing for National Grid #31226054
Motion to Open : Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the Public Hearing for National Grid #31226054. Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay
From the minutes
“Motion to Open : Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the Public Hearing for National Grid #31226054. Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Public Comments-None
Open the Public Hearing for National Grid #31226054
Public Comments-None Motion to Close Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the Public Hearing for National Grid #31226054. Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay
From the minutes
“Public Comments-None Motion to Close Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the Public Hearing for National Grid #31226054. Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Darris-O'Conner Yay
Approve National Grid WO#31226054 Member Rosa Seconded
Motion to Approve: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve National Grid WO#31226054 Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve National Grid WO#31226054 Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for the transfer of an On-Premises All- Alcohol License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License (Weekday and Sunday) from Triple Sushi Inc., d/b/a Nana Seven...
Attorney Dana Myers Motion to Open: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the public hearing for the transfer of an On-Premises All- Alcohol License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License (Weekday and Sunday) from Triple Sushi Inc., d/b/a Nana Seven to Hinoki Japanese Steakhouse, Inc., d/b/a Hinoki Japanese Steakhouse, for the premises at 199 Boston Road. Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay
From the minutes
“Attorney Dana Myers Motion to Open: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the public hearing for the transfer of an On-Premises All- Alcohol License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License (Weekday and Sunday) from Triple Sushi Inc., d/b/a Nana Seven to Hinoki Japanese Steakhouse, Inc., d/b/a Hinoki Japanese Steakhouse, for the premises at 199 Boston Road. Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Public Comments- None
Close the public hearing for the transfer of an On-Premises All- Alcohol License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License
Public Comments- None Motion to Close Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the public hearing for the transfer of an On-Premises All- Alcohol License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License. Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay
From the minutes
“Public Comments- None Motion to Close Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the public hearing for the transfer of an On-Premises All- Alcohol License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License. Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Darris-O'Conner Yay
Approve the transfer of the Section 12 All-Alcohol Restaurant License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment (Weekday & Sunday) License from Triple Sushi, Inc. dba Nana Seven to Hinoki...
Motion to Approve: Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the transfer of the Section 12 All-Alcohol Restaurant License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment (Weekday & Sunday) License from Triple Sushi, Inc. dba Nana Seven to Hinoki Japanese Steakhouse, Inc. dba Hinoki Japanese Steakhouse at 199 Boston Road, with the hours of operation as presented and recorded background music only. Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve: Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to approve the transfer of the Section 12 All-Alcohol Restaurant License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment (Weekday & Sunday) License from Triple Sushi, Inc. dba Nana Seven to Hinoki Japanese Steakhouse, Inc. dba Hinoki Japanese Steakhouse at 199 Boston Road, with the hours of operation as presented and recorded background music only. Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for National Grid and Verizon, petition #31199524, regarding the installation of one joint-owned pole on Pinehurst Avenue in front of 33 Allendale Avenue
Public Hearing - National Grid and Verizon #31199524 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole on Pinehurst Avenue beginning at a point ~107' west of the centerline of the intersection of Allendale Avenue and continuing ~15' in a north direction for a new mid-span pole, P3-50 located in front of 33 Allendale Ave Motion to Open: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the public hearing for National Grid and Verizon, petition #31199524, regarding the installation of one joint-owned pole on Pinehurst Avenue in front of 33 Allendale Avenue. Member Rosa Seconded Darris-O'Conner Yay F
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing - National Grid and Verizon #31199524 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole on Pinehurst Avenue beginning at a point ~107' west of the centerline of the intersection of Allendale Avenue and continuing ~15' in a north direction for a new mid-span pole, P3-50 located in front of 33 Allendale Ave Motion to Open: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the public hearing for National Grid and Verizon, petition #31199524, regarding the installation of one joint-owned pole on Pinehurst Avenue in front of 33 Allendale Avenue. Member Rosa Seconded Darris-O'Conner Yay F.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Public Comments-None
Open the Public Hearing for National Grid #31199524 Member Rosa Seconded Darris-O'Conner Yay F
Motion to Close Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the Public Hearing for National Grid #31199524 Member Rosa Seconded Darris-O'Conner Yay F
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion to Close Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the Public Hearing for National Grid #31199524 Member Rosa Seconded Darris-O'Conner Yay F.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Darris-O'Conner Yay
Approve petition #31199524 by National Grid and Verizon for the installation of one joint-owned pole on Pinehurst Avenue in front of 33 Allendale Avenue
Avreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay Motion to Approve: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve petition #31199524 by National Grid and Verizon for the installation of one joint-owned pole on Pinehurst Avenue in front of 33 Allendale Avenue. Member Rosa Seconded Darris-O'Conner Yay F
Yes: Burrows, Pavidis, RosaThe roll call does not list Dina Favreau and Daniel Darris-O'Connor, who were at the meeting, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“avreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay Motion to Approve: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve petition #31199524 by National Grid and Verizon for the installation of one joint-owned pole on Pinehurst Avenue in front of 33 Allendale Avenue. Member Rosa Seconded Darris-O'Conner Yay F.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Select Board Comments
Unanimously approved an operating budget increase of nearly 6% for Shawsheen Tech last year and that, in April 2024, the district approved an annual 5% contribution toward a capital stabilization...
She further noted that the Town unanimously approved an operating budget increase of nearly 6% for Shawsheen Tech last year and that, in April 2024, the district approved an annual 5% contribution toward a capital stabilization fund for future projects.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“She further noted that the Town unanimously approved an operating budget increase of nearly 6% for Shawsheen Tech last year and that, in April 2024, the district approved an annual 5% contribution toward a capital stabilization fund for future projects..”
Discussion
Modify the Senior Citizen Tax Work-Off Program to institute a two- block application system
Motion to Approve Member Rosa made a motion to modify the Senior Citizen Tax Work-Off Program to institute a two- block application system. Block one will offer priority access to applicants willing to submit financial eligibility documentation to verify need. Block two will retain the current first-come, first- served model for general access to the remaining program slots. Member Favreau Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Member Rosa made a motion to modify the Senior Citizen Tax Work-Off Program to institute a two- block application system. Block one will offer priority access to applicants willing to submit financial eligibility documentation to verify need. Block two will retain the current first-come, first- served model for general access to the remaining program slots. Member Favreau Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the November 17, 2025 Minutes Member Rosa Seconded
November 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to approve the November 17, 2025 Minutes Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay
From the minutes
“November 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to approve the November 17, 2025 Minutes Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Meeting Schedule
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule January 12, 2026 and February 2, 2026 Adjournment Motion Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to adjourn at 7:10 PM Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule January 12, 2026 and February 2, 2026 Adjournment Motion Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to adjourn at 7:10 PM Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yay Favreau Yay Vice Chair Burrows Yay Rosa Yay Pavidis Yay.” (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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