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February 23, 2026
11 recorded votes, 5 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
Approve the consent agenda as presented in the Select Board packet
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)
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Open the Public Hearing for National Grid WO# 31235419 at 6:34 PM
Motion to Open the Public Hearing: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to open the Public Hearing for National Grid WO# 31235419 at 6:34 PM Vice Chair Burrows seconded the motion. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Motion to Open the Public Hearing: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to open the Public Hearing for National Grid WO# 31235419 at 6:34 PM Vice Chair Burrows seconded the motion. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea
Continue the Public Hearing to March 2, 2026
Motion to continue the Public Hearing: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to continue the Public Hearing to March 2, 2026 Member Rosa seconded the motion. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the Public Hearing: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to continue the Public Hearing to March 2, 2026 Member Rosa seconded the motion. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the Seasonal License Application as presented in the Select Board packet
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to approve the Seasonal License Application as presented in the Select Board packet. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to approve the Seasonal License Application as presented in the Select Board packet. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Create a subcommittee of the Select Board consisting of two members of the Select Board, Dawn McDowell, Kerri Rufo, and Town Counsel to review the Select Board's policies and procedures and report...
Motion: Member Rosa moved to create a subcommittee of the Select Board consisting of two members of the Select Board, Dawn McDowell, Kerri Rufo, and Town Counsel to review the Select Board's policies and procedures and report back to the full Board. Member Favreau seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Rosa moved to create a subcommittee of the Select Board consisting of two members of the Select Board, Dawn McDowell, Kerri Rufo, and Town Counsel to review the Select Board's policies and procedures and report back to the full Board. Member Favreau 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: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Amend the structure to make the committee a Chair-appointed committee
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)
Old Business
Approve the Community Fund Grant Applications and the grant award amounts as presented
Applications on File in the Select Board Office Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Community Fund Grant Applications and the grant award amounts as presented. The motion was seconded. Vice Chair Burrows seconded the motion. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Applications on File in the Select Board Office Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Community Fund Grant Applications and the grant award amounts as presented. The motion was seconded. Vice Chair Burrows seconded the motion. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)
New Business
Refer Items 21 through 24 to the Policies and Procedures Subcommittee for review
Noting the formation of a Policies and Procedures Subcommittee, he moved to refer Items 21 through 24 to the Policies and Procedures Subcommittee for review. Vice Chair Burrows seconded the motion. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Nay Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea Motion passed (4-1) 25.
Yes: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor, Pavidis, RosaNo: FavreauThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Noting the formation of a Policies and Procedures Subcommittee, he moved to refer Items 21 through 24 to the Policies and Procedures Subcommittee for review. Vice Chair Burrows seconded the motion. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Nay Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea Motion passed (4-1) 25..” (second: Burrows)
Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea
Authorize the Town Manager to review the FY27 grant opportunities, including but not limited to the new EEA and MDI Capital Grants, and to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) on projects that...
Motion: Member Favreau moved to authorize the Town Manager to review the FY27 grant opportunities, including but not limited to the new EEA and MDI Capital Grants, and to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) on projects that could benefit the Town prior to the March 20 deadline. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Vice Chair Burrows asked exactly what the vote was for and Member Favreau stated it was for the Town Manger to review and submit EOI's before the deadline. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Nay Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Nay Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea Motion passed (3-2) Following the vote, Assistant Tow
Yes: Favreau, Pavidis, RosaNo: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Favreau moved to authorize the Town Manager to review the FY27 grant opportunities, including but not limited to the new EEA and MDI Capital Grants, and to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) on projects that could benefit the Town prior to the March 20 deadline. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Vice Chair Burrows asked exactly what the vote was for and Member Favreau stated it was for the Town Manger to review and submit EOI's before the deadline. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Nay Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Nay Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea Motion passed (3-2) Following the vote, Assistant Tow.” (Motion: Favreau, second: Rosa)
Member Favreau summarized the updated guidance as follows
Retain Third-Party Investigator Member Rosa requested the opportunity to speak on the motion and stated that outside investigations have been utilized previously involving other Select Board members
Discussion on Motion to Retain Third-Party Investigator Member Rosa requested the opportunity to speak on the motion and stated that outside investigations have been utilized previously involving other Select Board members. He noted that such reviews resulted in findings and, in prior cases, exonerations. Member Rosa stated that retaining an independent investigator would allow an impartial party to examine the allegations and provide recommendations, thereby promoting fairness, transparency, and due process. Chair Pavidis called for a roll call vote on the motion Secretary Darris-O'Conner Nay Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Nay Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Nay Motion failed (2-3) Following the vote, Member Favrea
Yes: Favreau, RosaNo: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor, PavidisThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion on Motion to Retain Third-Party Investigator Member Rosa requested the opportunity to speak on the motion and stated that outside investigations have been utilized previously involving other Select Board members. He noted that such reviews resulted in findings and, in prior cases, exonerations. Member Rosa stated that retaining an independent investigator would allow an impartial party to examine the allegations and provide recommendations, thereby promoting fairness, transparency, and due process. Chair Pavidis called for a roll call vote on the motion Secretary Darris-O'Conner Nay Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Nay Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Nay Motion failed (2-3) Following the vote, Member Favrea.”
Meeting Schedule
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule March 2, 2064 and March 16, 2026 Adjournment Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to adjourn at 9:04 PM Member Rosa Seconded. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule March 2, 2064 and March 16, 2026 Adjournment Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to adjourn at 9:04 PM Member Rosa Seconded. Secretary Darris-O'Conner Yea Member Favreau Yea Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Rosa Yea Chair 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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