Billerica, MA

Historical Commission

Open Space & Recreation Committee

Housing Authority

The Billerica Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to consider and vote on a service agreement with NAHRO for executive director recruitment and search services. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Vote on NAHRO Executive Director Recruitment & Search Service Agreement

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Billerica Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the June minutes, hear the director's report, and discuss old and new business. The main action item is a discussion and possible vote on the revised Library of Things Policy. The board will also receive updates from the Family Friends group and the Foundation, and plan for annual officer elections in October.

• Discussion and possible vote on revised Library of Things Policy
• Yankee Doodle Homecoming Annual Book, Media, and Bake Sale: 9/18-9/20
• Welcome Lisa Fitzgerald
• Annual officer elections in October
• Review of minutes from June 1, 2026 meeting

Cemetery Commission

The Billerica Cemetery Commission will meet to discuss old and new business, including a supervisor's report and a DPW director's report. The main action item is approving the minutes from June 22, 2026. The commission will also consider placing the chapel on the GIS system for visual review.

• Approve June 22, 2026, meeting minutes
• Peter will put chapel on GIS to see how it looks

Finance Committee

The Billerica Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several warrant articles, including funding for a new fire truck, rescinding previous borrowing authorization for a fire truck, and the disposition of abandoned properties. They will also hear reports from departments and committees, and discuss the Shawsheen Tech supplemental budget. The meeting includes public comment and is available via Zoom.

• Article 28: Fund additional funds for a new fire truck
• Article 29: Rescind previous fire truck borrowing authorization
• Article 43: Disposition of abandoned properties by municipalities
• Article 27: Shawsheen Tech supplemental budget
• Article 1: Appoint member to Bowers Fund Committee

Rules and Regulations Subcommittee (Planning Board)

The Billerica Planning Board Rules and Regulations Subcommittee will hold a remote meeting on August 27, 2026. The agenda consists of procedural items, including roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. The sole substantive discussion item is a review of the Planning Board Policy and Procedures Document. No specific decisions, votes, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of PB Policy and Procedures Document Review

Historical Commission

The Billerica Historical Commission subcommittee will conduct interviews with three firms applying to execute a survey of properties identified as Level 1 in the 2024 Billerica Historic Properties Survey. The interviews will be held via Zoom in three sessions on Aug. 26, 2026. This is a selection process, not a final decision.

• Interviews with EDR (11-11:45 a.m.)
• Interviews with Kleinfelder (1-1:45 p.m.)
• Interviews with Loggia (2-2:45 p.m.)
• Survey of Level 1 properties from 2024 Historic Properties Survey

250th Committee

The Billerica 250th Committee is meeting to review and vote on minutes from 16 prior meetings, discuss and vote on time capsule updates, and hear treasurer and chairman reports. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the time capsule discussion being the only substantive item.

• Vote on minutes from 16 meetings held between Jan 13 and Jul 28, 2026
• Time capsule discussion, updates, and votes
• Open mic with 3-minute limit per speaker
• Treasurer's report
• Chairman's report

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to accept minutes from prior meetings and hear public comment. The main action is a vote to enter executive session to discuss ATB (Appellate Tax Board) settlements, with no return to regular session.

• Acceptance of minutes from last meeting(s)
• Public comment period
• Vote to enter executive session for ATB settlements

Commission on Disabilities

The Billerica Commission on Disabilities is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a treasury report, and to discuss reorganization. They will also cover continuing items like handicapped parking at Town Center businesses, LRTA study status, and accessibility issues at intersections, plus updates on Yankee Doodle Day and a potential raffle donation for a health fair.

• Approve minutes for July 2026
• Treasury Report
• COD reorganization
• HC Parking at Town Center businesses
• LRTA study status

Board of Appeals

The Billerica Board of Appeals will review six cases, five of which are continued to the September 16, 2026 meeting. The only item scheduled for a decision on August 19 is a variance request to reduce front setbacks at 50 Alexander Road. The board will also discuss stormwater peer review proposals for Craftsman Village and approve minutes from May and June 2026.

• Variance to reduce front setbacks from 35’ to 31’ and 18’ at 50 Alexander Road (Case #26-26)
• Variance to divide premises into two lots at 4 Olive Rd (Case #26-15, continued)
• Variance to divide premises into two lots at 27 Woodlawn Ave. (Case #26-19, continued)
• Appeal of Anti-Merger Law determination for property off Apple Street and Birch Street (continued)
• Variance to reduce side setback to 18” at 15 Middlesex Tnpk. (Case #26-17, continued)

Historical Commission

The Billerica Historical Commission will meet to approve minutes, review applications for a historic survey, select applicants for interviews, and discuss the Old Salem Road inventory form and the damaged Trolley Marker on Concord Road. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions expected beyond these items.

• Review applications for historic survey and select interviewees
• Old Salem Road inventory form discussion
• Trolley Marker on Concord Road replacement discussion
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings

Board of Health

The Billerica Board of Health will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reorganization, and reports. The main items are requests for waivers of Board of Health regulations for the 2026 Roadway Management Program, the Ichabod Lane culvert replacement, and properties at 1 & 2 Federal Street and 131 Boston Road. A variance request for acidification of sushi rice at Wok & Roll is also on the agenda.

• Waiver of regulations for 2026 Roadway Management Program (Chapters 5 and 6)
• Waiver of regulations for Ichabod Lane culvert replacement (Chapter 5)
• Waiver of regulations for 1 & 2 Federal Street, JLB Realty LLC (Chapter 6)
• Waiver of regulations for 131 Boston Road, Asian Food LLC DBA Wok & Roll (Chapter 2)
• Variance for acidification of rice (sushi rice) under 105 CMR 590.000

Select Board

The Billerica Select Board is meeting to hold public hearings on new alcohol licenses for Richdale Food Store and Saffron & Spice, and to consider appointments, property acceptances, and warrant items for the October Town Meeting. The agenda also includes consent items for temporary signs, donations, and an appointment.

• Public hearing: Richdale Food Store new retail wine and malt beverages license, Mon-Sat 8 AM-9 PM, Sun 10 AM-8:30 PM
• Public hearing: Saffron & Spice new restaurant all alcohol, common victualler, and entertainment licenses, with specified hours
• Vote to adopt Order of Taking for street acceptances: Cady Street, Islington Street, Rhodes Street, Silversmith Way, Village Lane
• Consideration of electric easement over town-owned property at Dutile Elementary School, 10 Biagiotti Way
• Donations totaling $4,770 to town departments and events, including $2,500 window cleaning from Jack Services LLC

Conservation Commission

The Billerica Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on seven Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetlands, including the Yankee Doodle Bike Path and several private properties. It will also continue hearings on five previously opened cases, including the Talbot Mills Dam Removal Project, and consider four requests for Certificates of Compliance. The meeting is open for public comment via Zoom.

• Public hearing: Yankee Doodle Bike Path (Town of Billerica DPW, DEP File No. 109-1524)
• Public hearing: 495R Billerica Avenue (Raytheon Company)
• Public hearing: 900 Middlesex Turnpike, Building 2 (CG 900 Middlesex LLC)
• Public hearing: Wildcrest Avenue (3 parcels, William Cooke)
• Continued hearing: Talbot Mills Dam Removal Project, Faulkner Street (CRT Development Realty, LLC)

Middlesex Canal Commission

The Executive Committee of the Middlesex Canal Commission will meet remotely via Zoom on August 13, 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, a filing for the Billerica Conservation Commission meeting, discussion of the Vice-Chair position, and future meeting schedule. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes and treasurer's report
• MCC filing for Billerica Conservation Commission meeting of August 17, 2026
• Discussion of Vice-Chair position
• Future meeting schedule

Housing Authority

The Billerica Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting on August 13, 2026, at the Carol A. Ford Community Building. The board will vote on several items including a pet policy, a CFA amendment, payment for a project, a rent write-off, and an emergency transfer plan.

• Vote on Pet Policy/Pet Committee
• Vote to approve CFA Amendment #14
• Vote to approve Payment #2 for project #031092
• Vote to write off rent for 667-2 Apartment 1-E
• Vote to approve Emergency Transfer Plan to BHA Tenant Selection Plan

Community Preservation Committee

The Billerica Community Preservation Committee is meeting remotely to review eligibility and applications for the Rourke Bridge Feasibility Study and two Conservation Trust projects, and to vote on a warrant article. The committee will also review the CP-3 report and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Rourke Bridge Feasibility Study application
• Conservation Trust 1 application
• Conservation Trust 2 application
• Warrant article vote
• CP-3 report review

Substance Awareness & Prevention Committee

The Billerica Substance Awareness & Prevention Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes and a treasurer's report, as well as several new items. These include creating a subcommittee for redesigning middle school agenda books, sponsoring two memorial fundraisers, and planning a Yankee Doodle booth and a tree lighting display donation. No presentations are scheduled.

• Silver Sponsorship for Sgt. Ian Taylor Memorial Fundraiser 8/31/26 - $1,000
• Silver Sponsorship for Justin's Voice Annual Memorial Fundraiser 9/14/26 - $500
• Create Subcommittee for Redesign/Messaging for Middle School Agenda Books
• Yankee Doodle Booth - 9/21/26
• Tree Lighting Display Donation at Library

Charter Review Committee

The Billerica Charter Review Committee is meeting to continue its redline edit of the town charter, including a possible re-vote on Article 6 and discussion of adding a recording clerk to Section 7-9. The committee will also review the charter with Town Counsel, discuss warrant articles, and plan a public hearing for September 15 or 17.

• Sub-committee Article 6 discussion and possible re-vote
• Discuss adding Recording Clerk in Section 7-9
• Continue redline edit of Charter
• Final Review with Town Counsel Ivria Fried
• Discuss Advertised Public Hearing on September 15 or 17

Planning Board

The Billerica Planning Board will hold public hearings on three applications: a subdivision at 6 Shamrock Road, a site plan special permit for a contractor's yard expansion at 14 Sterling Road, and a site plan special permit for a 32,524 SF indoor recreation facility at 15 Middlesex Turnpike. The board will also discuss and possibly vote on warrant articles for the RIT3 Corridor and the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Town Hall Room 205 and virtually.

• Subdivision application to divide one lot into two at 6 Shamrock Road (Parcel ID 73-30-1)
• Site plan special permit for a 5.6-acre compacted gravel and earthen pad to expand contractor's yard at 14 Sterling Road (Parcel ID 38-28-3)
• Site plan special permit for a 32,524 SF indoor recreation facility at 15 Middlesex Turnpike (Parcel ID 109-6-7)
• Discussion and possible vote on warrant article for RIT3 Corridor
• Discussion and possible vote on warrant article for Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

Select Board

The Billerica Select Board is holding a special meeting to vote on renewing a Bond Anticipation Note for the Fire Station project and issuing bonds for the Recreation Center, Water Tank Towers, and Rangeway Road Sewer Betterment projects. The board will also consider consent items, including extending terms for several 250th Anniversary Committee members and one Conservation Committee member. Public comment is scheduled.

• Vote on renewal of Bond Anticipation Note for Fire Station project, maturing August 19, 2026
• Issuance of bonds for Recreation Center, Water Tank Towers, and Rangeway Road Sewer Betterment projects
• Extend terms for 250th Anniversary Committee members (e.g., Issac Wright-Lichter to 10/31/26, Gil Moreira to 08/31/26)
• Extend Conservation Committee member John Burrows' term to 06/30/29

LORAX Committee

The LORAX Committee will discuss and edit a previously discussed tree bylaw, then vote to add it to the fall 2026 town meeting warrant or support other measures to get it on the warrant. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Discuss and edit tree bylaw
• Vote to add tree bylaw article to fall 2026 town meeting warrant
• Vote to support other measures if needed to get tree bylaw on fall 2026 warrant
• Approve minutes from July 16, 2026

Scholarship Foundation

The Billerica Scholarship Foundation will review minutes, introduce new board members, and hear the Treasurer's Report. The board will plan outreach at the Farmers Market, Back to School Nights, and Yankee Doodle, and discuss the Upperclassman Scholarship opening August 1-31 and the Fall Lottery.

• Upperclassman Scholarship open August 1-31
• Farmers Market booth August 24, 3-7 PM
• Back to School Nights: High School Sept 3, Middle School Sept 10, Elementary Sept 17
• Yankee Doodle event September 19
• Fall Lottery discussed

Historic Districts Commission

The Billerica Historic Districts Commission will hold a public meeting to review two minor applications: a porch replacement and a fence replacement, both in the Center Historic District. The meeting includes public comment and other business.

• Porch replacement at an unspecified address in the Center Historic District
• Fence replacement at 47 Concord Road in the Center Historic District

School Committee

The Billerica School Committee meets for a retreat to discuss policy implementation, budget updates, field trips, and long-term planning for the 2026-27 school year. No formal votes are listed on the agenda, and the meeting includes discussions on student device use, athletics, and AI policy.

• Discussion of Policy JICI on student electronic device use
• Field trip to Paris for BMHS World Language students (April 9-23, 2027)
• Donation of $2,000 from Cabot Corporation for field trip and program supplies
• Preliminary Fall Town Meeting warrant including removal of High School Building Committee
• Proposal to create a subcommittee on Chromebook usage

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a special meeting to review and approve Executive Session minutes. The board will determine if continued nondisclosure is warranted for records dating from December 31, 1975, through July 16, 2026.

• Review of Executive Session minutes (Dec 31, 1975 – July 16, 2026)

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee is meeting to review the 2025 Workbook and 10-year Plan. Members will discuss updates to bicycle racks, trail brochures, and policies for securing open space access.

• CPC request for $5,000 toward a $75K NMCOG regional trail feasibility plan
• CPC request for 5% Open Space funding in Conservation Trust Fund
• Review of Revised 2025 Workbook and 10-year Plan
• Updates to bicycle racks and trail brochures/map book

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the revised budget for Shawsheen Tech. The meeting includes a possible vote on the budget with input from the Superintendent and School Committee members.

• Discussion and possible vote on Shawsheen Tech Revised Budget

250th Committee

The Billerica 250th Committee will discuss and vote on finalizing a time capsule and approving donations to volunteers and organizations from the July 2nd event. The meeting also includes a treasurer's report and chairman's report.

• Time capsule finalization discussion and vote
• Donations to volunteers and organizations from July 2nd event (discussion and vote)
• Treasurer's report
• Chairman's report

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on waiving a Department of Public Works fee for Wicked Wings, then enter executive session to review and approve executive session minutes from 1975 to July 2026, followed by public announcement of any actions taken.

• Discussion and vote to waive DPW fee for Wicked Wings
• Executive session to review and approve executive session minutes from December 31, 1975, through July 16, 2026
• Public announcement of actions taken in executive session regarding minutes

Commission on Disabilities

The Billerica Commission on Disabilities will meet to discuss several ongoing items, including handicap parking at Town Center businesses, a status update on the LRTA study, and new contact information for the Town Manager's office. New business includes filling an open seat on the commission and planning for Yankee Doodle Day and the Health Fair. The meeting will also address accessibility issues at Treble Cove and 3A intersection and unreachable buttons near Boston Road.

• HC Parking at Town Center businesses
• LRTA study status update
• New contact information for Town Manager office
• Treble Cove and 3A intersection accessibility
• Unreachable buttons near Boston Road

The Billerica Commission on Disability approved the June 2026 meeting minutes and confirmed a treasury balance of $24,159.55 as of June 22, 2026. The commission voted to participate in Yankee Doodle Day and the Health Fair, and agreed to have Daniel Morgan contact town staff about an unreachable crosswalk button at 7-Eleven near Boston Rd. No other substantive decisions were made; several agenda items had no new information.

• Approved June 2026 meeting minutes
• Voted to attend Yankee Doodle Day
• Voted to attend Health Fair
• Agreed Daniel Morgan will contact town staff about 7-Eleven crosswalk button

Elderly and Disabled Taxation Committee

The Elderly and Disabled Taxation Committee will meet to consider a single new business item: a request for assistance from Barbara A. Bananno of 5 Champa Street. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Consideration of Elderly and Disabled Taxation Committee assistance for Barbara A. Bananno of 5 Champa Street

Historic Districts Commission

The Historic Districts Commission will consider issuing a certificate to authorize the Talbot Mills Dam Removal Ecological Restoration Project, as required by a Superior Court order. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

• Talbot Dam removal certificate (APP#2025-01) per Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action No 2681CV00689