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Billerica Shifts Annual Town Meeting to May 19 After Warrant Posting Error

BILLERICA — April 30, 2026 — Billerica Select Board moves annual town meeting to May 19 and strips key Cider Mill parcel from conservation article. The board voted 4-1 Thursday to reschedule the annual town meeting from May 7 after town counsel warned that a public vote taken at a procedurally

Billerica's 250th Committee Finalizes July 2 Fireworks Event Operational Plan

BILLERICA — April 29, 2026 — Billerica's 250th Anniversary Committee mapped out the full operational plan for its July 2 fireworks celebration at Troublesome Cove Road. Police Sergeant McKenna and Fire Chief Tim Frost briefed the committee on road closures, detour routes, and a deployment of roughly 13 officers at

Billerica COA Subcommittee Urges Seniors to Fight Article 97 Protection on Cider Mill Land

Billerica COA forum turns into a Town Meeting mobilization over Cider Mill Road senior center site.

Billerica Finance Committee backs responsible bidder bylaw in unanimous vote

BILLERICA — April 28, 2026 — Billerica's Finance Committee unanimously recommended a first-in-state responsible bidder bylaw and approved a two-year union contract at its April 28 meeting. The committee voted 10-0 to advance Article 33, which would bar contractors found in violation of Massachusetts General Law

Billerica Conservation Commission Closes Several NOIs, Challenges WL French Forest Clearing Plan

Billerica Conservation Commission challenges WL French over 2018 perpetual-protection order while closing multiple routine wetlands filings.

Billerica LORAX Committee Lowers Tree Protection Threshold, Eyes Fall Town Meeting

Billerica's LORAX Committee narrowed its draft tree protection bylaw and mapped a path toward Fall Town Meeting at its April 16 session.

Billerica Housing Authority Approves Voucher Payment, Flags $15,000 Reserve Floor

BILLERICA — April 16, 2026 — Billerica Housing Authority approves $97,270 Section 8 payment, leaving reserves at just $15,000. The board, re-electing Chair James O'Donnell at its April 16 reorganization, voted unanimously to cover a monthly HUD disbursement shortfall of $3,313.24 from reserves, bringing the

Billerica Charter Review Adds Historic District Commission to Conflict-of-Interest Rules

Billerica Charter Review votes to bar simultaneous service on Historic District Commission and other adjudicating boards.

Billerica 250th Committee Approves $3,600 for Liberty Tree, Books, and Veterans Cookout

BILLERICA — April 14, 2026 — Billerica's 250th Anniversary Committee approved $3,600 in spending at its April 14 meeting, anchored by a Liberty Tree planting and a commemorative ad book print run. Committee member Chris Sennett detailed the Liberty Tree project: a 45-foot white elm to be planted

Billerica Select Board Clears Path for Middle School State Funding Bid

BILLERICA — April 9, 2026 — Billerica Select Board unanimously authorizes two middle school state funding applications and ratifies a new clerical union contract. The board voted Thursday to allow Superintendent Carrie Cleary to submit statements of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Locke Middle School at 110 Allen

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