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February 2, 2026
10 recorded votes, 4 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
Consent Agenda
Take all actions specified in the February 2, 2026 Consent Agenda as posted in the meeting notice
HDC Appointment -Alternate member Tina Pesiridis exp 6/30/2029 Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner made a motion to take all actions specified in the February 2, 2026 Consent Agenda as posted in the meeting notice. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“HDC Appointment -Alternate member Tina Pesiridis exp 6/30/2029 Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner made a motion to take all actions specified in the February 2, 2026 Consent Agenda as posted in the meeting notice. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Proclamation and Public Recognition
Adopt the resolution designating the Town of Billerica as a POW/MIA Community
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to adopt the resolution designating the Town of Billerica as a POW/MIA Community. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to adopt the resolution designating the Town of Billerica as a POW/MIA Community. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
New Business (Quick Items)
Approve the Fiesta Shows Billerica Lions Club Carnival and entertainment license for April 22-26, 2026, including hours as presented, approval of signage on the Common, waiver of all fees, and...
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to approve the Fiesta Shows Billerica Lions Club Carnival and entertainment license for April 22-26, 2026, including hours as presented, approval of signage on the Common, waiver of all fees, and approval of an electronic sign subject to property owner or DPW approval, electrical inspection, and required temporary food permits prior to opening. Member Rosa Seconded Darris-O'Conner Yea F
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to approve the Fiesta Shows Billerica Lions Club Carnival and entertainment license for April 22-26, 2026, including hours as presented, approval of signage on the Common, waiver of all fees, and approval of an electronic sign subject to property owner or DPW approval, electrical inspection, and required temporary food permits prior to opening. Member Rosa Seconded Darris-O'Conner Yea F.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Darris-O'Conner Yea
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Title IV-E Transportation Reimbursement Memorandum of Understanding
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Title IV-E Transportation Reimbursement Memorandum of Understanding. Clarification: Member Rosa questioned the signatory language in the MOU. Ms. Rufo confirmed the Town Manager is the authorized signer and that the School Department does not sign the agreement. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Title IV-E Transportation Reimbursement Memorandum of Understanding. Clarification: Member Rosa questioned the signatory language in the MOU. Ms. Rufo confirmed the Town Manager is the authorized signer and that the School Department does not sign the agreement. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Old Business
Adopt the revised Select Board Policy 20.1, Inquiries to Town Counsel
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to adopt the revised Select Board Policy 20.1, Inquiries to Town Counsel. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Nay Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Conner opposed; all other members voted in favor. Motion carried.
Yes: Burrows, Favreau, Pavidis, RosaNo: Darris-O'Connor
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to adopt the revised Select Board Policy 20.1, Inquiries to Town Counsel. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Nay Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Conner opposed; all other members voted in favor. Motion carried..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Darris-O'Conner Nay
Deny adoption of Policy 48 interim public safety policy for battery energy storage systems
1st Motion Secretary Darris-O'Conner made a motion to deny adoption of Policy 48 interim public safety policy for battery energy storage systems. Vice Chair Burrows seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Nay Burrows Yea Rosa Nay Pavidis Nay
Yes: Burrows, Darris-O'ConnorNo: Favreau, Pavidis, Rosa
From the minutes
“1st Motion Secretary Darris-O'Conner made a motion to deny adoption of Policy 48 interim public safety policy for battery energy storage systems. Vice Chair Burrows seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Nay Burrows Yea Rosa Nay Pavidis Nay.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Darris-O'Conner Yea
Approve the policy 48 interim public safety policy for battery energy storage systems
Failed by a vote of 2-3 2nd Motion: Member Favreau then moved to approve the policy 48 interim public safety policy for battery energy storage systems. Member Rosa seconded Secretary Darris-O'Conner stated his continued opposition to the policy, noting that it could negatively affect economic development and good-paying jobs in Billerica by signaling opposition to battery energy storage technology. He further stated that, in his view, the policy is not based on scientific evidence. Darris-O'Conner Nay Favreau Yea Burrows Nay Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
Yes: Favreau, Pavidis, RosaNo: Burrows, Darris-O'ConnorThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Failed by a vote of 2-3 2nd Motion: Member Favreau then moved to approve the policy 48 interim public safety policy for battery energy storage systems. Member Rosa seconded Secretary Darris-O'Conner stated his continued opposition to the policy, noting that it could negatively affect economic development and good-paying jobs in Billerica by signaling opposition to battery energy storage technology. He further stated that, in his view, the policy is not based on scientific evidence. Darris-O'Conner Nay Favreau Yea Burrows Nay Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (second: Rosa)
Darris-O'Conner Nay
Form a Select Board subcommittee, to be appointed by the Chair, to work with the Assistant Town Manager on developing the Champion Sign concept
Motion: Vice Chair Burrows moved to form a Select Board subcommittee, to be appointed by the Chair, to work with the Assistant Town Manager on developing the Champion Sign concept. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Vice Chair Burrows moved to form a Select Board subcommittee, to be appointed by the Chair, to work with the Assistant Town Manager on developing the Champion Sign concept. Member Rosa seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy as presented, as recommended by Town Counsel, to bring the Town of Billerica into compliance with Cannabis Control Commission regulations governing Host...
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to Approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy as presented, as recommended by Town Counsel, to bring the Town of Billerica into compliance with Cannabis Control Commission regulations governing Host Community Agreements. Vice Chair Burrows seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to Approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy as presented, as recommended by Town Counsel, to bring the Town of Billerica into compliance with Cannabis Control Commission regulations governing Host Community Agreements. Vice Chair Burrows seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Meeting Schedule
Adjourn
February 23, 2026 and March 2, 2026 Adjournment Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to adjourn at 8:25 PM Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“February 23, 2026 and March 2, 2026 Adjournment Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to adjourn at 8:25 PM Member Rosa Seconded. Darris-O'Conner Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (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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