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August 17, 2026
15 recorded votes, 4 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
SELECT BOARD AGENDA
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Consent Item G, the proposed Open Space and Recreation Committee appointment, had been removed from the agenda. a Temp Signs Turkey Trot-Diana Saunders-4 Signs 18 x 24 Town Center 10/1/26-11/4/26 b Temp Signs BATV 5K -4 signs 24' x 18" Town Center 08/18/26-10/18/26 c Donation To the Billerica Veterans Services Department, $300 from Leon Wlodyka-Support Veterans in need as well as community events d Donation To the Town of Billerica, exterior Town Hall window cleaning services valued at $2,500 from Jack Services LLC e Donation To the Billerica Veterans Services Department, $270 from Donald L. Damon Jr./Billerica Finance Committee for veterans' events and support f Donation To the Town of Billerica, $500 from Coastal Community Capital for sponsorship of the Manufacturing Community Symposium h Donations To the town of Billerica $1,200 from Stoneham Bank for sponsorship of the Manufacturing Community Symposium Motion Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: Member Rosa seconded the motion. Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Consent Item G, the proposed Open Space and Recreation Committee appointment, had been removed from the agenda. a Temp Signs Turkey Trot-Diana Saunders-4 Signs 18 x 24 Town Center 10/1/26-11/4/26 b Temp Signs BATV 5K -4 signs 24' x 18" Town Center 08/18/26-10/18/26 c Donation To the Billerica Veterans Services Department, $300 from Leon Wlodyka-Support Veterans in need as well as community events d Donation To the Town of Billerica, exterior Town Hall window cleaning services valued at $2,500 from Jack Services LLC e Donation To the Billerica Veterans Services Department, $270 from Donald L. Damon Jr./Billerica Finance Committee for veterans' events and support f Donation To the Town of Billerica, $500 from Coastal Community Capital for sponsorship of the Manufacturing Community Symposium h Donations To the town of Billerica $1,200 from Stoneham Bank for sponsorship of the Manufacturing Community Symposium Motion Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: Member Rosa seconded the motion. Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (second: Rosa)
Chair Riley Yea
Open the public hearing for Richdale Food Store at 6:26 PM
MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Moved to open the public hearing for Richdale Food Store at 6:26 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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 for Richdale Food Store at 6:26 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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)
Vote
Close the public hearing for Richdale Food Store at 6:30 PM
MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Moved to close the public hearing for Richdale Food Store at 6:30 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Vote: Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea Riley Yea
From the minutes
“MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Moved to close the public hearing for Richdale Food Store at 6:30 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Vote: Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Approve the application of Shreeji and Abjibapa, Inc. d/b/a Richdale Food Store, 161 Boston Road, for a new Annual §15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License for off-premises sales, with...
MOTION TO APPROVE: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the application of Shreeji and Abjibapa, Inc. d/b/a Richdale Food Store, 161 Boston Road, for a new Annual §15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License for off-premises sales, with alcohol sales hours Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, subject to all applicable local and state requirements 6:30 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
From the minutes
“MOTION TO APPROVE: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the application of Shreeji and Abjibapa, Inc. d/b/a Richdale Food Store, 161 Boston Road, for a new Annual §15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License for off-premises sales, with alcohol sales hours Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, subject to all applicable local and state requirements 6:30 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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)
Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea
Open the public hearing for Saffron & Spice by Palak at 6:31 PM
MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Moved to open the public hearing for Saffron & Spice by Palak at 6:31 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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 for Saffron & Spice by Palak at 6:31 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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)
Vote
Close the public hearing for Saffron & Spice by Palak at 6:44 PM
MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Moved to close the public hearing for Saffron & Spice by Palak at 6:44 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion at 6:44PM 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
“MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Moved to close the public hearing for Saffron & Spice by Palak at 6:44 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion at 6:44PM Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Rosa)
Member Rosa Yea
Approve the new Annual §12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for Saffron & Spice by Palak, 838 Boston Road, as presented at 6:44 PM
Chair Riley Yea MOTION TO APPROVE: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the new Annual §12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for Saffron & Spice by Palak, 838 Boston Road, as presented at 6:44 PM Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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 to approve the new Annual §12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for Saffron & Spice by Palak, 838 Boston Road, as presented at 6:44 PM Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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)
Vote
Approve the Common Victualler License for Saffron & Spice by Palak, 838 Boston Road, presented at 6:44 PM
Motion Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Common Victualler License for Saffron & Spice by Palak, 838 Boston Road, presented at 6:44 PM Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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 Common Victualler License for Saffron & Spice by Palak, 838 Boston Road, presented at 6:44 PM Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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 Entertainment License for Saffron & Spice by Palak, 838 Boston Road, as presented at 6:44 PM as presented
Motion Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the Entertainment License for Saffron & Spice by Palak, 838 Boston Road, as presented at 6:44 PM as presented. Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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 Entertainment License for Saffron & Spice by Palak, 838 Boston Road, as presented at 6:44 PM as presented. Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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)
Vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 60, §64A, to authorize the Town to retain for municipal purposes the property located at Outlook Road, Parcel 85-67-0, which has been acquired by the Town through a...
Motion Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 60, §64A, to authorize the Town to retain for municipal purposes the property located at Outlook Road, Parcel 85-67-0, which has been acquired by the Town through a final judgment of the Land Court foreclosing the right of redemption for nonpayment of real estate taxes, and to determine the specific municipal purpose(s) for which said property shall be used or take any other action relative thereto. Member Favreau Seconded the motion. Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Recused Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
Yes: Darris-O'Connor, Favreau, Pavidis, RileyThe minutes say Michael Rosa stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 60, §64A, to authorize the Town to retain for municipal purposes the property located at Outlook Road, Parcel 85-67-0, which has been acquired by the Town through a final judgment of the Land Court foreclosing the right of redemption for nonpayment of real estate taxes, and to determine the specific municipal purpose(s) for which said property shall be used or take any other action relative thereto. Member Favreau Seconded the motion. Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Recused Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Favreau)
Approve the electric easement over Town-owned property at Dutile Elementary School, 10 Biagiotti Way, as presented
Motion Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the electric easement over Town-owned property at Dutile Elementary School, 10 Biagiotti Way, as presented. Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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 electric easement over Town-owned property at Dutile Elementary School, 10 Biagiotti Way, as presented. Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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)
Adopt the Order of Taking in the form presented, acquiring interests in land sufficient to complete the layout and acceptance of those public ways identified in the vote under Article 30 of the...
MOTION: Move to adopt the Order of Taking in the form presented, acquiring interests in land sufficient to complete the layout and acceptance of those public ways identified in the vote under Article 30 of the May 21, 2026 Annual Spring Town Meeting, provided that Town Counsel may update Schedule A as necessary prior to recording, and to award no damages for the taking. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to adopt the Order of Taking in the form presented, acquiring interests in land sufficient to complete the layout and acceptance of those public ways identified in the vote under Article 30 of the May 21, 2026 Annual Spring Town Meeting, provided that Town Counsel may update Schedule A as necessary prior to recording, and to award no damages for the taking. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Vote: Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Vice Chair Pavidis Yea Chair Riley Yea.” (second: Rosa)
Compile all 49 articles submitted for inclusion in the Preliminary Warrant for the Fall 2026 Town Meeting
Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to compile all 49 articles submitted for inclusion in the Preliminary Warrant for the Fall 2026 Town Meeting. Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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 compile all 49 articles submitted for inclusion in the Preliminary Warrant for the Fall 2026 Town Meeting. Member Rosa seconded the motion. 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)
Vote to accept and sign the Conservation Restriction for the rear portion of the property located at 57 Richardson Street, granted by Cross Properties LLC, consisting of approximately 4,000 square...
MOTION: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved that the Select Board vote to accept and sign the Conservation Restriction for the rear portion of the property located at 57 Richardson Street, granted by Cross Properties LLC, consisting of approximately 4,000 square feet, as described in the Conservation Restriction, to be held by the Town of Billerica acting by and through its Conservation Commission for the purpose of open space and conservation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, §§31-33 and M.G.L. c. 40, §8C. Member Rosa Seconded the motion. 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 vote to accept and sign the Conservation Restriction for the rear portion of the property located at 57 Richardson Street, granted by Cross Properties LLC, consisting of approximately 4,000 square feet, as described in the Conservation Restriction, to be held by the Town of Billerica acting by and through its Conservation Commission for the purpose of open space and conservation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, §§31-33 and M.G.L. c. 40, §8C. Member Rosa Seconded the motion. 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)
Adjourn
Adjournment MOTION: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 7:33 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Vote: Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea Riley Yea
From the minutes
“Adjournment MOTION: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 7:33 PM. Member Rosa seconded the motion. Vote: Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Rosa Yea Pavidis Yea 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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