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January 12, 2026
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
New Business (Quick Items)
Voted not to exercise the Town of Billerica's Right of First Refusal for the affordable housing unit located at 41 Boston Road, Unit 464, and to authorize the Chair to notify CHAPA accordingly
Motion: Secretary Darrius-O'Conner moved the Select Board voted not to exercise the Town of Billerica's Right of First Refusal for the affordable housing unit located at 41 Boston Road, Unit 464, and to authorize the Chair to notify CHAPA accordingly. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darrius-O'Conner moved the Select Board voted not to exercise the Town of Billerica's Right of First Refusal for the affordable housing unit located at 41 Boston Road, Unit 464, and to authorize the Chair to notify CHAPA accordingly. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Darris-O'Conner Yea
Approve the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for VFW Solomon Post 8819, Inc., located at 12 Phinney Street, appointing Lawrence A. Keller as Manager, subject to all applicable state and...
Motion: Secretary Darrius-O'Conner moved to approve the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for VFW Solomon Post 8819, Inc., located at 12 Phinney Street, appointing Lawrence A. Keller as Manager, subject to all applicable state and local requirements. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darrius-O'Conner moved to approve the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for VFW Solomon Post 8819, Inc., located at 12 Phinney Street, appointing Lawrence A. Keller as Manager, subject to all applicable state and local requirements. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Appoint Robert Fullman to the 250 th Committee with a term ending on 7/30/26
250th Committee-Robert Fullman Expires 7/30/26 Motion: Secretary Darrius-O'Conner moved to appoint Robert Fullman to the 250 th Committee with a term ending on 7/30/26. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“250th Committee-Robert Fullman Expires 7/30/26 Motion: Secretary Darrius-O'Conner moved to appoint Robert Fullman to the 250 th Committee with a term ending on 7/30/26. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Appoint Marlies Henderson to the Historic District Commission as an alternate with a term ending 6/30/28 Select Board
Alternate Position-Expires 6/30/28 Motion: Secretary Darrius-O'Conner moved to appoint Marlies Henderson to the Historic District Commission as an alternate with a term ending 6/30/28 Select Board Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Alternate Position-Expires 6/30/28 Motion: Secretary Darrius-O'Conner moved to appoint Marlies Henderson to the Historic District Commission as an alternate with a term ending 6/30/28 Select Board Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Discussion
Approve the 2026 Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit renewal for Petty King Brewing Company, LLC, located at 279 Boston Road, as submitted, subject to all existing approvals and conditions
Motion to approve: Secretary Darrius-O'Conner moved to approve the 2026 Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit renewal for Petty King Brewing Company, LLC, located at 279 Boston Road, as submitted, subject to all existing approvals and conditions. Member Burrow seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Motion to approve: Secretary Darrius-O'Conner moved to approve the 2026 Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit renewal for Petty King Brewing Company, LLC, located at 279 Boston Road, as submitted, subject to all existing approvals and conditions. Member Burrow seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Suspend Select Board Policies and Procedures Section 2.6 to allow for the implementation of a consent agenda on a pilot basis for the following two months, after which the Board could decide...
Pilot Proposal Motion Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to suspend Select Board Policies and Procedures Section 2.6 to allow for the implementation of a consent agenda on a pilot basis for the following two months, after which the Board could decide whether to continue, modify, or discontinue the practice proposed that the Select Board implement the Consent Agenda on a pilot basis for approximately two months, after which the Board can decide whether to continue, modify, or discontinue the practice. Member Favreau seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Pilot Proposal Motion Secretary Darris-O'Connor made a motion to suspend Select Board Policies and Procedures Section 2.6 to allow for the implementation of a consent agenda on a pilot basis for the following two months, after which the Board could decide whether to continue, modify, or discontinue the practice proposed that the Select Board implement the Consent Agenda on a pilot basis for approximately two months, after which the Board can decide whether to continue, modify, or discontinue the practice. Member Favreau seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Favreau)
Direct the 250th Committee, as a subcommittee of the Select Board, to coordinate with the Department of Public Works and any other appropriate Town departments, boards, or staff to install a 250th...
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor then made a motion to direct the 250th Committee, as a subcommittee of the Select Board, to coordinate with the Department of Public Works and any other appropriate Town departments, boards, or staff to install a 250th celebration sign on the Billerica Common, including determining appropriate location, size, installation methods, timeframes, and design, and to ensure compliance with all applicable Town policies and regulations, with removal of the sign(s) to occur at the conclusion of the approved display period ending July 2026 Vice Chair Burrows seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor then made a motion to direct the 250th Committee, as a subcommittee of the Select Board, to coordinate with the Department of Public Works and any other appropriate Town departments, boards, or staff to install a 250th celebration sign on the Billerica Common, including determining appropriate location, size, installation methods, timeframes, and design, and to ensure compliance with all applicable Town policies and regulations, with removal of the sign(s) to occur at the conclusion of the approved display period ending July 2026 Vice Chair Burrows seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (second: Burrows)
Contingent upon approval of the Conservation Director, to install parking signage at the North Billerica Fire Station to direct parking for individuals using the path to the river access area
Motion: Member Rosa made a motion, contingent upon approval of the Conservation Director, to install parking signage at the North Billerica Fire Station to direct parking for individuals using the path to the river access area. Member Favreau seconded Darris-O'Conner Nay Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, Pavidis, RosaNo: Darris-O'Connor
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Rosa made a motion, contingent upon approval of the Conservation Director, to install parking signage at the North Billerica Fire Station to direct parking for individuals using the path to the river access area. Member Favreau seconded Darris-O'Conner Nay Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Meeting Schedule
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule February 2, 2026 and February 23, 2026 Adjournment Motion: Secretary Darrius O'Conner to adjourn at 7:43 PM Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule February 2, 2026 and February 23, 2026 Adjournment Motion: Secretary Darrius O'Conner to adjourn at 7:43 PM Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (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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