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Billerica Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 16, 2026

12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jillian Pavidis, John Burrows, Daniel Darris-O'Connor, Michael Rosa, Dina Favreau

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Consent

The consent agenda as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Signs Clean up Green up Town Center 4-signs, Size-Max Allowed- Placement on 03/17/26 to 04/26/26 Motion Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved the consent agenda as presented. Member Rosa seconded the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea

From the minutes

“Signs Clean up Green up Town Center 4-signs, Size-Max Allowed- Placement on 03/17/26 to 04/26/26 Motion Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved the consent agenda as presented. Member Rosa seconded the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Public Hearings-Alec Noel-Birdson

Open the Public Hearing WO# 31235419 at 6:36 PM

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Select Board Policies 42.0 Motion to Open the Public Hearing Secretary Darris O'Connor moved to open the Public Hearing WO# 31235419 at 6:36 PM Member Rosa seconded the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea

From the minutes

“Select Board Policies 42.0 Motion to Open the Public Hearing Secretary Darris O'Connor moved to open the Public Hearing WO# 31235419 at 6:36 PM Member Rosa seconded the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Darris-O'Connor Yea

Close the public hearing at 6:40 PM

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to Close the public hearing Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the public hearing at 6:40 PM Vice Chair Burrows second the motion. Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea

From the minutes

“Motion to Close the public hearing Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the public hearing at 6:40 PM Vice Chair Burrows second the motion. Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve WO# 31235419 for the installation of one joint utility pole on French Street, subject to all comments in the application and with the condition that the new pole shall not interfere with...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion to approve Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve WO# 31235419 for the installation of one joint utility pole on French Street, subject to all comments in the application and with the condition that the new pole shall not interfere with or obstruct any existing sidewalk. Member Rosa second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea

From the minutes

“Motion to approve Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve WO# 31235419 for the installation of one joint utility pole on French Street, subject to all comments in the application and with the condition that the new pole shall not interfere with or obstruct any existing sidewalk. Member Rosa second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Continue the Public Hearing until 04/06/26

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Select Board Policies 42.0 Motion to Continue the Public Hearing Secretary Darris O'Connor moved to continue the Public Hearing until 04/06/26 Member Rosa second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea

From the minutes

“Select Board Policies 42.0 Motion to Continue the Public Hearing Secretary Darris O'Connor moved to continue the Public Hearing until 04/06/26 Member Rosa second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the 1-day alcohol license as presented

Minutes, page 4

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Ent

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

License Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Ent. License as presented Member Rosa second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea

From the minutes

“License Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Ent. License as presented Member Rosa second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Vote to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion; Secretary Darris-O'Connor move that the Select Board to vote to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support. Member Rosa second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea

From the minutes

“Motion; Secretary Darris-O'Connor move that the Select Board to vote to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support. Member Rosa second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Darris-O'Connor Yea

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

(the minutes do not state the motion)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice Chair Burrows second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Burrows second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (second: Burrows)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

From 11/17/25 Select Board Meeting

Approve the draft bylaw language and submit an article to the Town Meeting warrant to prohibit Bitcoin/cryptocurrency ATMs, as presented

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Secretary Daniel Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the draft bylaw language and submit an article to the Town Meeting warrant to prohibit Bitcoin/cryptocurrency ATMs, as presented. Vice Chair Burrows second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea

From the minutes

“Motion: Secretary Daniel Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the draft bylaw language and submit an article to the Town Meeting warrant to prohibit Bitcoin/cryptocurrency ATMs, as presented. Vice Chair Burrows second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Meeting Schedule

Adjourn

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner made a motion to adjourn at 8:10 PM Member Rosa second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea

From the minutes

“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner made a motion to adjourn at 8:10 PM Member Rosa second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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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