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Billerica Former Select Board member

John Burrows

At-large · 8 terms in this record

John J. Burrows

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Board years

2025–2026 BoardApril–May 2025 Board2024–2025 Board2023–2024 Board2022–2023 Board2021–2022 Board2020–2021 Board2019–2020 Board
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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

22 of 22meetings attended (100%) · whole board 98%
237votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
9no votes (4% of votes cast) · whole board 5%
7 of 28split votes where Burrows was in the minority (25%) · whole board 30%
1abstained
8terms in this record

On split votes, Burrows voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Burrows as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 22 of 22 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (22)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

Apr 9The School Committee unanimously approved the SOIs in March…Motion: She noted that the School Committee unanimously approved the SOIs in…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Burrows: Yes

April 9, 2026: The School Committee unanimously approved the SOIs in March and requested Select Board approval in advance of the April 17 submission deadline

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

She noted that the School Committee unanimously approved the SOIs in March and requested Select Board approval in advance of the April 17 submission deadline.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“She noted that the School Committee unanimously approved the SOIs in March and requested Select Board approval in advance of the April 17 submission deadline..”

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

Mar 16Approve the 1-day alcohol license as presentedMotion: New Business (Quick Items) 18-1 Day Alcohol License & Entertainment License…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Burrows: Yes

March 16, 2026: Approve the 1-day alcohol license as presented

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

Voted: Yes

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)

Mar 16Darris-O'Connor YeaMotion: Motion Secretary Daniel Darris-O'Connor to amend the posted restricted times for…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Burrows: Yes

March 16, 2026: Darris-O'Connor Yea

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

Voted: Yes

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)

Mar 16(the minutes do not state the motion)Motion: Vice Chair Burrows second the motion Darris-O'Connor Yea Favreau Yea Burrows…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Burrows: Yes

March 16, 2026: (the minutes do not state the motion)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

Voted: Yes

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)

Mar 2Approve the class II License for Atlas Auto as…Motion: M.G.L. Chapter 140, § 2 Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Burrows: Yes

March 2, 2026: Approve the class II License for Atlas Auto as presented and to add the conditions from the ZBA Second: Member Rosa Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

M.G.L. Chapter 140, § 2 Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the class II License for Atlas Auto as presented and to add the conditions from the ZBA Second: Member Rosa Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea

Voted: Yes

It was seconded by ZBA, who is not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“M.G.L. Chapter 140, § 2 Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to approve the class II License for Atlas Auto as presented and to add the conditions from the ZBA Second: Member Rosa Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor)

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

Mar 2Direct the Town Manager to move forward with the…Motion: Motion 1: The Secretary moved to direct the Town Manager to…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Burrows: Yes

March 2, 2026: Direct the Town Manager to move forward with the Billerica Center improvement plan as presented for the $3.6 million project

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion 1: The Secretary moved to direct the Town Manager to move forward with the Billerica Center improvement plan as presented for the $3.6 million project. Second: Member Favreau Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion 1: The Secretary moved to direct the Town Manager to move forward with the Billerica Center improvement plan as presented for the $3.6 million project. Second: Member Favreau Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Yea Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea.” (second: Favreau)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Mar 2Ratify and submit the FY27 Operating Budget and Capital…Motion: Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to ratify and submit the FY27 Operating…Passed 4–0 · Burrows: Yes

March 2, 2026: Ratify and submit the FY27 Operating Budget and Capital Plan as presented

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to ratify and submit the FY27 Operating Budget and Capital Plan as presented. Second: Vice Chair Burrows Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Abstained Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea

Voted: Yes

Yes: Burrows, Darris-O'Connor, Pavidis, RosaAbstained: Favreau

From the minutes

“Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Connor moved to ratify and submit the FY27 Operating Budget and Capital Plan as presented. Second: Vice Chair Burrows Vice Chair Burrows Yea Member Favreau Abstained Member Rosa Yea Secretary Darris-O'Connor Yea Chair Pavidis Yea.” (Motion: Darris-O'Connor, second: Burrows)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Feb 23Approve the consent agenda as presented in the Select…Motion: Motion: Secretary Darris-O'Conner moved to approve the consent agenda as presented…Passed 3–2 · Burrows: Yes

February 23, 2026: Approve the consent agenda as presented in the Select Board packet

ApprovePassed · 3–2

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

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Feb 23Amend the structure to make the committee a Chair-appointed…Motion: Member Darris-O'Connor moved to amend the structure to make the committee…Passed 3–2 · Burrows: Not recorded

February 23, 2026: Amend the structure to make the committee a Chair-appointed committee

AppointPassed · 3–2

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)

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

Feb 23Refer Items 21 through 24 to the Policies and…Motion: Noting the formation of a Policies and Procedures Subcommittee, he moved…Passed 4–1 · Burrows: Yes

February 23, 2026: Refer Items 21 through 24 to the Policies and Procedures Subcommittee for review

ApprovePassed · 4–1

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.

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (179)

    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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