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John Burrows
At-large · 8 terms in this record
John J. Burrows
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Burrows voted the same way as…
- Michael Rosa62% (8 of 13)
- Michael Riley46% (6 of 13)
- Andrew Deslaurier42% (5 of 12)
- Kimberly Conway38% (5 of 13)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 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 23 of 25 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Sep 26, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 21, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (25)
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2022 · Special: Present
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present (John Burrows took part remotely.)
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 20Approve the one-day special alcohol license for the Friends…Motion: MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the one-day…Passed 3–0 · Burrows: Yes
March 20, 2023: Approve the one-day special alcohol license for the Friends of the Billerica Council on Aging for the annual Black Tie Bingo event on March 31, 2023 from 6:00 PM to…
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the one-day special alcohol license for the Friends of the Billerica Council on Aging for the annual Black Tie Bingo event on March 31, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 25 Concord Road and waive all fees. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 3-0-1. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa abstained from voting, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burrows, Conway, DeslaurierAbstained: Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the one-day special alcohol license for the Friends of the Billerica Council on Aging for the annual Black Tie Bingo event on March 31, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 25 Concord Road and waive all fees. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 3-0-1. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa abstained from voting, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Burrows)
Mar 6Accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 ("the…Motion: MOTION - Vice Chair Riley made a motion to accept Chapter…Passed 4–0 · Burrows: Yes
March 6, 2023: Accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 ("the Act"), a local option which allows a one-time increase the COLA granted to retirees in FY2023 from 3% to 5% of…
MOTION - Vice Chair Riley made a motion to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 ("the Act"), a local option which allows a one-time increase the COLA granted to retirees in FY2023 from 3% to 5% of the System's $16,000 COLA base. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway abstained from voting, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burrows, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Riley made a motion to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 ("the Act"), a local option which allows a one-time increase the COLA granted to retirees in FY2023 from 3% to 5% of the System's $16,000 COLA base. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway abstained from voting, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Riley, second: Rosa)
Mar 6Award the 2023 Community Grants as presentedMotion: MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to award the 2023…Passed 3–2 · Burrows: No
March 6, 2023: Award the 2023 Community Grants as presented
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to award the 2023 Community Grants as presented. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and voted 3-2. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
Voted: No
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to award the 2023 Community Grants as presented. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and voted 3-2. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Riley)
Feb 27Support and approve the Town Manager's contract as presentedMotion: MOTION - Vice Chair Riley made a motion to support and…Passed 3–2 · Burrows: No
February 27, 2023: Support and approve the Town Manager's contract as presented
MOTION - Vice Chair Riley made a motion to support and approve the Town Manager's contract as presented. The motion was seconded by Secretary Conway and voted 3-2. Vice Chair Riley, Member Rosa and Chair Deslaurier voted in favor. Secretary Conway and Member Burrows voting against.
Voted: No
Yes: Deslaurier, Riley, RosaNo: Burrows, Conway
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Riley made a motion to support and approve the Town Manager's contract as presented. The motion was seconded by Secretary Conway and voted 3-2. Vice Chair Riley, Member Rosa and Chair Deslaurier voted in favor. Secretary Conway and Member Burrows voting against..” (Motion: Riley, second: Conway)
Feb 6Approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition for #30677444Motion: MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National…Failed 0–5 · Burrows: No
February 6, 2023: Approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition for #30677444
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition for #30677444. The motion was seconded by member Rosa and unanimously voted 0-5. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Vice Chair Riley voted No, Member Burrows voted No and Chair Deslaurier voted No.
Voted: No
No: Burrows, Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaThe minutes say “unanimously voted 0-5-0” but the count and the roll call both record Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Michael Riley, John Burrows and Andrew Deslaurier voting no, so each member’s vote is shown as recorded.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition for #30677444. The motion was seconded by member Rosa and unanimously voted 0-5. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Vice Chair Riley voted No, Member Burrows voted No and Chair Deslaurier voted No..” (Motion: Conway)
Feb 6Approve the maximum assets for a couple as $75,000…Motion: MOTION - Vice Chair Riley made a motion to approve the…Passed 4–0 · Burrows: Abstained
February 6, 2023: Approve the maximum assets for a couple as $75,000 for the Senior Tax Work Off Program
MOTION - Vice Chair Riley made a motion to approve the maximum assets for a couple as $75,000 for the Senior Tax Work Off Program. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Burrows abstained from voting and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaAbstained: Burrows
From the minutes
“MOTION - Vice Chair Riley made a motion to approve the maximum assets for a couple as $75,000 for the Senior Tax Work Off Program. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Burrows abstained from voting and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Riley, second: Rosa)
Jan 9Add Section 38.4: Enforcement to the exiting Code of…Motion: MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to add Section 38.4:…Failed 2–3 · Burrows: No
January 9, 2023: Add Section 38.4: Enforcement to the exiting Code of Conduct
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to add Section 38.4: Enforcement to the exiting Code of Conduct. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and voted 2-3. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No and Chairman Deslaurier voted Aye. The motion fails.
Voted: No
Yes: Conway, DeslaurierNo: Burrows, Riley, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to add Section 38.4: Enforcement to the exiting Code of Conduct. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and voted 2-3. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No and Chairman Deslaurier voted Aye. The motion fails..” (Motion: Conway, second: Riley)
Jan 9(the minutes do not state the motion)Motion: The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Burrows: Yes
January 9, 2023: (the minutes do not state the motion)
The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (second: Rosa)
Dec 27Approve the 2023 Common Victualler license renewal for Hungry…Motion: 2023 License Renewals - 2 Remaining Establishments MOTION - Member Rosa…Passed 3–0 · Burrows: Yes
December 27, 2022: Approve the 2023 Common Victualler license renewal for Hungry Tiger
2023 License Renewals - 2 Remaining Establishments MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the 2023 Common Victualler license renewal for Hungry Tiger. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 3-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaKimberly Conway had not yet joined the meeting (12:01 PM) and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“2023 License Renewals - 2 Remaining Establishments MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to approve the 2023 Common Victualler license renewal for Hungry Tiger. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 3-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Dec 19Leave the language that the appointments will occur after…Motion: MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to leave the language…Passed 4–1 · Burrows: Yes
December 19, 2022: Leave the language that the appointments will occur after the election
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to leave the language that the appointments will occur after the election. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1 in favor. Member Rosa voting against.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burrows, Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to leave the language that the appointments will occur after the election. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1 in favor. Member Rosa voting against..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Votes with no disagreement (286)
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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