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July 20, 2026
27 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Riley, Jillian Pavidis, Daniel Darris-O'Connor, Michael Rosa, Dina Favreau
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Vimal Patel, 26 Brue Street- Remote Participant
Approve Consent Agenda item a and items j through z as presented
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve Consent Agenda item a and items j through z as presented. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 Consent Agenda item a and items j through z as presented. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea
Approve the Water and Sewer Administrative Abatement Policy as presented
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Water and Sewer Administrative Abatement Policy as presented. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 Water and Sewer Administrative Abatement Policy as presented. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea
Vote Result:
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Billerica and Community Care Collective, Inc., and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the Select Board
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Billerica and Community Care Collective, Inc., and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 Host Community Agreement between the Town of Billerica and Community Care Collective, Inc., and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Vice Chair Pavidis Yea
Waive the first-reading process and approve Select Board Policy §4.4 concerning the appointment of the Police Chief and Fire Chief
Motion: Member Rosa moved to waive the first-reading process and approve Select Board Policy §4.4 concerning the appointment of the Police Chief and Fire Chief. Seconded by Member Favreau. Vote Result: 3-2. Members Rosa, Favreau, and Riley voted in favor. Members Pavidis and Darris-O'Connor voted against.
Yes: Favreau, Riley, RosaNo: Darris-O'Connor, Pavidis
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Rosa moved to waive the first-reading process and approve Select Board Policy §4.4 concerning the appointment of the Police Chief and Fire Chief. Seconded by Member Favreau. Vote Result: 3-2. Members Rosa, Favreau, and Riley voted in favor. Members Pavidis and Darris-O'Connor voted against..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Favreau)
Release the written opinion of Town Counsel concerning proposed Policy §4.4
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to release the written opinion of Town Counsel concerning proposed Policy §4.4. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 release the written opinion of Town Counsel concerning proposed Policy §4.4. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea
Open the public hearing for Two Putt LLC d/b/a Two Putt
Motion: 8:38:15 PM Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the public hearing for Two Putt LLC d/b/a Two Putt. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: 8:38:15 PM Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the public hearing for Two Putt LLC d/b/a Two Putt. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
Motion: 8:39:50 PM Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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
“Motion: 8:39:50 PM Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the application of Two Putt LLC d/b/a Two Putt for a new §12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages On-Premises License, contingent upon Zoning Board of Appeals approval, if required
Chair Riley Yea Motion: 8:41:17 PM Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the application of Two Putt LLC d/b/a Two Putt for a new §12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages On-Premises License, contingent upon Zoning Board of Appeals approval, if required. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Chair Riley Yea Motion: 8:41:17 PM Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the application of Two Putt LLC d/b/a Two Putt for a new §12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages On-Premises License, contingent upon Zoning Board of Appeals approval, if required. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the Common Victualler License, Weekday Entertainment License, and Sunday Entertainment License for Two Putt LLC d/b/a Two Putt, contingent upon Zoning Board of Appeals approval, if required
Chair Riley Yea Motion: 8:41:49 PM Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Common Victualler License, Weekday Entertainment License, and Sunday Entertainment License for Two Putt LLC d/b/a Two Putt, contingent upon Zoning Board of Appeals approval, if required. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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: 8:41:49 PM Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Common Victualler License, Weekday Entertainment License, and Sunday Entertainment License for Two Putt LLC d/b/a Two Putt, contingent upon Zoning Board of Appeals approval, if required. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for Armando & Luiza Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Belly Buster Diner
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the public hearing for Armando & Luiza Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Belly Buster Diner. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 open the public hearing for Armando & Luiza Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Belly Buster Diner. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the application for a new §12 Restaurant Wine and Malt Beverages License for Armando & Luiza Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Belly Buster Diner
Chair Riley Yea Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the application for a new §12 Restaurant Wine and Malt Beverages License for Armando & Luiza Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Belly Buster Diner. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea
From the minutes
“Chair Riley Yea Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the application for a new §12 Restaurant Wine and Malt Beverages License for Armando & Luiza Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Belly Buster Diner. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the requested changes to the Common Victualler License and business operating hours for Belly Buster Diner
Chair Riley Yea Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the requested changes to the Common Victualler License and business operating hours for Belly Buster Diner. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the requested changes to the Common Victualler License and business operating hours for Belly Buster Diner. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,055,958 pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and the vote adopted by Town Meeting on May 14, 2024, under...
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved that the Town issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,055,958 pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and the vote adopted by Town Meeting on May 14, 2024, under Article 24, for the planning or construction of sewers and other water-pollution-control abatement infrastructure. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 Town issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,055,958 pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and the vote adopted by Town Meeting on May 14, 2024, under Article 24, for the planning or construction of sewers and other water-pollution-control abatement infrastructure. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Vice Chair Pavidis Yea
Open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon Work Order No. 31235778
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon Work Order No. 31235778. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon Work Order No. 31235778. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea
Close the public hearing
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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
“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve National Grid/Verizon Work Order No. 31235778 as presented
Chair Riley Yea Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve National Grid/Verizon Work Order No. 31235778 as presented. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve National Grid/Verizon Work Order No. 31235778 as presented. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 appointments of poll workers as presented
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the appointments of poll workers as presented. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 appointments of poll workers as presented. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Member Rosa Yea
Set the Annual Fall Town Meeting for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to set the Annual Fall Town Meeting for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 set the Annual Fall Town Meeting for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea
Waive the Conservation Fund Fee assessed to Wicked Wings of Billerica for its dine-in seating expansion, finding that the circumstances warrant a waiver and that requiring payment would not...
Motion: Member Favreau moved to waive the Conservation Fund Fee assessed to Wicked Wings of Billerica for its dine-in seating expansion, finding that the circumstances warrant a waiver and that requiring payment would not further the intended purpose of the fund. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Favreau moved to waive the Conservation Fund Fee assessed to Wicked Wings of Billerica for its dine-in seating expansion, finding that the circumstances warrant a waiver and that requiring payment would not further the intended purpose of the fund. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Favreau, second: Rosa)
Accept the $120,000 MassTrails Grant pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A and authorize its expenditure for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to accept the $120,000 MassTrails Grant pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A and authorize its expenditure for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 accept the $120,000 MassTrails Grant pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A and authorize its expenditure for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path Project. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Rescind the Select Board Code of Conduct Policy
Motion: Member Favreau moved to rescind the Select Board Code of Conduct Policy. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Nay Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Nay Chair Riley Nay
Yes: Favreau, RosaNo: Darris-O'Connor, Pavidis, Riley
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Favreau moved to rescind the Select Board Code of Conduct Policy. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Nay Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Nay Chair Riley Nay.” (Motion: Favreau, second: Rosa)
Secretary Darris-O'Connor Nay
Secretary Darris-O'Connor Nay
Vote Result:
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Enter Executive Session for the stated purpose
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to enter Executive Session for the stated purpose. Seconded by Member Rosa. 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 enter Executive Session for the stated purpose. Seconded by Member Rosa. Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea
Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea
Vote Result: 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Adjourn
The Board returned to regular session at 10:18 PM Adjournment of Regular Session @10:18PM Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Seconded by Member Rosa. Roll Call Vote: Chair Michael Riley Aye Vice Chair Jillian Pavidis Aye Secretary Daniel Darris-O'Connor Aye Member Michael Rosa Aye Member Dina Favreau Aye
From the minutes
“The Board returned to regular session at 10:18 PM Adjournment of Regular Session @10:18PM Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Seconded by Member Rosa. Roll Call Vote: Chair Michael Riley Aye Vice Chair Jillian Pavidis Aye Secretary Daniel Darris-O'Connor Aye Member Michael Rosa Aye Member Dina Favreau Aye.” (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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