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June 15, 2026
17 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Riley, Jillian Pavidis, Daniel Darris-O'Connor, Michael Rosa, Dina Favreau
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jillian Pavidis took part remotely.
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Chir Riley also did a roll call vote Roll Call Vote for Attendance Darris-O'Connor Present Favreau Present Rosa Present Pavidis Present-Remote Riley Present On the Motion to enter into Executive Session Roll Call Vote Darris-O'Connor Aye F
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Chir Riley also did a roll call vote Roll Call Vote for Attendance Darris-O'Connor Present Favreau Present Rosa Present Pavidis Present-Remote Riley Present On the Motion to enter into Executive Session Roll Call Vote Darris-O'Connor Aye F.”
Avreau Aye Rosa Aye Pavidis Aye Riley Aye Time entered Executive Session: 5:03 PM The Select Board returned to open session at 6:10 PM A roll call was taken again Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea Riley Yea
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“avreau Aye Rosa Aye Pavidis Aye Riley Aye Time entered Executive Session: 5:03 PM The Select Board returned to open session at 6:10 PM A roll call was taken again Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea Riley Yea.”
Chair Riley continued the Regular Scheduled Select Board Meeting
Accept the consent agenda as presented
Appointment-250th Anniversary Committee- Diana Saunders-Extension to August 30, 2026 Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to accept the consent agenda as presented Member Rosa seconded the motion Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
From the minutes
“Appointment-250th Anniversary Committee- Diana Saunders-Extension to August 30, 2026 Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to accept the consent agenda as presented Member Rosa seconded the motion Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Set the Fiscal Year 2027 water rates at Tier 1 - $3.84, Tier 2 - $4.88, and Tier 3 - $6.34
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to set the Fiscal Year 2027 water rates at Tier 1 - $3.84, Tier 2 - $4.88, and Tier 3 - $6.34. Vice Chair Pavidis seconded the motion. On the motion, Member Favreau raised a point of order and expressed concern regarding the projected future rate increases. She referenced the cost-projection schedule and stated that the projected rate adjustments represented an approximately 37% increase through 2029. She stated that, based on those projected increases, she would not support the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Nay Member Rosa Nay Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea The motion passed, 3-2.
Yes: Darris-O'Connor, Pavidis, RileyNo: Favreau, Rosa
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to set the Fiscal Year 2027 water rates at Tier 1 - $3.84, Tier 2 - $4.88, and Tier 3 - $6.34. Vice Chair Pavidis seconded the motion. On the motion, Member Favreau raised a point of order and expressed concern regarding the projected future rate increases. She referenced the cost-projection schedule and stated that the projected rate adjustments represented an approximately 37% increase through 2029. She stated that, based on those projected increases, she would not support the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Nay Member Rosa Nay Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea The motion passed, 3-2..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Pavidis)
Reconsider the water rate vote
Motion to reconsider: Member Rosa asked to make a motion to reconsider the water rate vote. Member Favreau Seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Nay Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Nay Chair Riley Nay The motion Failed 2-3.
Yes: Favreau, RosaNo: Darris-O'Connor, Pavidis, RileyThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to reconsider: Member Rosa asked to make a motion to reconsider the water rate vote. Member Favreau Seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Nay Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Nay Chair Riley Nay The motion Failed 2-3..” (second: Favreau)
Set the Fiscal Year 2027 sewer rates at Tier 1 - $6.49, Tier 2 - $7.55, and Tier 3 - $11.31
Chair Riley supported Option A for the sewer rates, stating that he believed the recommended structure was fiscally responsible, was consistent with the manner in which many other communities fund their water and sewer systems, and appropriately charged users for the services they receive Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to set the Fiscal Year 2027 sewer rates at Tier 1 - $6.49, Tier 2 - $7.55, and Tier 3 - $11.31. Second: Vice Chair Pavidis seconded the motion. On the motion, Member Favreau stated that the dollar amounts represented a 10% sewer-rate increase across all three tiers in addition to the 5% water-rate increase previously approved. She stated that this represented a combined 15% increase in water and sewer rates and referenced projected additional rate adjustments over the following five years. She stated that she would vote against the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Nay Member Rosa Nay Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea The motion passed, 3-2.
Yes: Darris-O'Connor, Pavidis, RileyNo: Favreau, Rosa
From the minutes
“Chair Riley supported Option A for the sewer rates, stating that he believed the recommended structure was fiscally responsible, was consistent with the manner in which many other communities fund their water and sewer systems, and appropriately charged users for the services they receive Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to set the Fiscal Year 2027 sewer rates at Tier 1 - $6.49, Tier 2 - $7.55, and Tier 3 - $11.31. Second: Vice Chair Pavidis seconded the motion. On the motion, Member Favreau stated that the dollar amounts represented a 10% sewer-rate increase across all three tiers in addition to the 5% water-rate increase previously approved. She stated that this represented a combined 15% increase in water and sewer rates and referenced projected additional rate adjustments over the following five years. She stated that she would vote against the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Nay Member Rosa Nay Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea The motion passed, 3-2..” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Pavidis)
Open the Public hearing
Motion to Open the Public Hearing Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the Public hearing Seconded by Member Rosa Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
From the minutes
“Motion to Open the Public Hearing Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the Public hearing Seconded by Member Rosa Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
No Comments from the Public
Close the Public hearing
No Comments from the Public Motion to Close the Public Hearing: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the Public hearing Seconded by Member Rosa Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea
Yes: Darris-O'Connor, Favreau, Pavidis, RosaThe roll call does not list Michael Riley, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“No Comments from the Public Motion to Close the Public Hearing: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the Public hearing Seconded by Member Rosa Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the Grant of Easement between the Town of Billerica and Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for utility infrastructure associated with 176...
Chair Riley Yea Motion to Approve: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved that the Board approve the Grant of Easement between the Town of Billerica and Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for utility infrastructure associated with 176 Boston Road, Plan WR# 31208186, and to authorize execution of the easement, subject to final review and approval by Town Counsel. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
From the minutes
“Chair Riley Yea Motion to Approve: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved that the Board approve the Grant of Easement between the Town of Billerica and Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for utility infrastructure associated with 176 Boston Road, Plan WR# 31208186, and to authorize execution of the easement, subject to final review and approval by Town Counsel. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Proceed with an option for the gazebo, but that the application had not been submitted at that time
Member Favreau clarified that the Board had previously voted unanimously to proceed with an option for the gazebo, but that the application had not been submitted at that time.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Member Favreau clarified that the Board had previously voted unanimously to proceed with an option for the gazebo, but that the application had not been submitted at that time..”
Determine that the Town Common bandstand/gazebo shall remain an ornamental historic feature and direct the Town Manager and/or his designee to pursue repairs, restoration, or reconstruction...
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved that the Select Board determine that the Town Common bandstand/gazebo shall remain an ornamental historic feature and direct the Town Manager and/or his designee to pursue repairs, restoration, or reconstruction necessary to preserve the structure's historic appearance without providing public access, and to submit the appropriate design to the Historic District Commission for further review. Second: Member Rosa seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved that the Select Board determine that the Town Common bandstand/gazebo shall remain an ornamental historic feature and direct the Town Manager and/or his designee to pursue repairs, restoration, or reconstruction necessary to preserve the structure's historic appearance without providing public access, and to submit the appropriate design to the Historic District Commission for further review. Second: Member Rosa seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Chair Riley Yea
Waive fees for 23 Esquire Road pursuant to Select Board Policy 47.0
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to waive fees for 23 Esquire Road pursuant to Select Board Policy 47.0. Second: Member Rosa seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to waive fees for 23 Esquire Road pursuant to Select Board Policy 47.0. Second: Member Rosa seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the installation of 250th Celebration commemorative bunting on designated municipal buildings as part of the Town's participation in the Commonwealth's 250th anniversary commemoration...
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the installation of 250th Celebration commemorative bunting on designated municipal buildings as part of the Town's participation in the Commonwealth's 250th anniversary commemoration activities and to authorize the Town Manager or designee to coordinate implementation and identify appropriate funding sources. Vice Chair Pavidis seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the installation of 250th Celebration commemorative bunting on designated municipal buildings as part of the Town's participation in the Commonwealth's 250th anniversary commemoration activities and to authorize the Town Manager or designee to coordinate implementation and identify appropriate funding sources. Vice Chair Pavidis seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Pavidis)
Direct the Town Manager, in coordination with appropriate departments, to move forward with a formal evaluation of the Technology Park Drive corridor; prepare any recommended zoning amendments,...
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved that the Select Board direct the Town Manager, in coordination with appropriate departments, to move forward with a formal evaluation of the Technology Park Drive corridor; prepare any recommended zoning amendments, including a potential overlay district, for consideration at the next available Town Meeting; authorize the Town Manager to solicit and retain an independent third-party planning and economic- development advisor to assess highest and best use, market potential, infrastructure capacity, and fiscal impacts; and provide regular progress updates to the Select Board. Vice Chair Pavidis seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Abstained Member Rosa Nay Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
Yes: Darris-O'Connor, Pavidis, RileyNo: RosaAbstained: Favreau
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved that the Select Board direct the Town Manager, in coordination with appropriate departments, to move forward with a formal evaluation of the Technology Park Drive corridor; prepare any recommended zoning amendments, including a potential overlay district, for consideration at the next available Town Meeting; authorize the Town Manager to solicit and retain an independent third-party planning and economic- development advisor to assess highest and best use, market potential, infrastructure capacity, and fiscal impacts; and provide regular progress updates to the Select Board. Vice Chair Pavidis seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Abstained Member Rosa Nay Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Pavidis)
Manager ensure that at least one cooling center is available and open to residents during daytime hours, including weekends, when the temperature reaches or exceeds 90 degrees Fahrenheit, the...
Motion: Secretary Darris O'Connor then simplified the proposal and moved that the Town Manager ensure that at least one cooling center is available and open to residents during daytime hours, including weekends, when the temperature reaches or exceeds 90 degrees Fahrenheit, the National Weather Service issues an excessive heat watch, warning or advisory, or the Town Manager or Board of Health determines that a public-health risk warrants activation. Vice Chair Pavidis seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Nay Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
Yes: Darris-O'Connor, Pavidis, Riley, RosaNo: FavreauThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: Secretary Darris O'Connor then simplified the proposal and moved that the Town Manager ensure that at least one cooling center is available and open to residents during daytime hours, including weekends, when the temperature reaches or exceeds 90 degrees Fahrenheit, the National Weather Service issues an excessive heat watch, warning or advisory, or the Town Manager or Board of Health determines that a public-health risk warrants activation. Vice Chair Pavidis seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Nay Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (second: Pavidis)
Send recognition on behalf of the Select Board
The Board also discussed recognizing Cemetery Department staff for their recent property-maintenance award and voted unanimously to send recognition on behalf of the Select Board.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board also discussed recognizing Cemetery Department staff for their recent property-maintenance award and voted unanimously to send recognition on behalf of the Select Board..”
Adjourn
Adjournment Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to adjourn at 9: 58 PM Member Rosa seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
From the minutes
“Adjournment Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to adjourn at 9: 58 PM Member Rosa seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley 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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