Select Board declines health insurance overhaul despite $8 million shortfall
From Billerica News
- Board of Health waives rules for DPW road projects. The Billerica Board of Health waived Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 rules to clear DPW road and utility work, including water main work on Summer Street and Pallard Lane and culvert repairs on Pondale Avenue. A second waiver covered a septic design tied to a proposed alpaca-keeping project.Billerica News
- Conservation Commission orders brook enforcement review. The Billerica Conservation Commission ordered an enforcement review after a site visit found missing signage, a downed light pole and debris along McKee Brook at 900 Middlesex Turnpike. The board also closed hearings for the Ichabod Lane culvert replacement and the Yankee Doodle Bike Path.Billerica News
- Historic Commission narrows survey bidders to three finalists. Billerica's Historic Commission voted to interview EDR, Kleinfelder and Loja Preservation for a townwide historic resources survey, targeting a September start. Members also discussed replacing a broken Concord Road trolley marker, estimated at $3,500 to $4,000.Billerica News
- ZBA continues four cases, picks pricier stormwater firm. The Billerica Zoning Board of Appeals continued four cases, including a shipping-container setback variance near Alexander Road and Memory Lane. For the Craftsman Village 40B project, the board chose Howard Stein and Hudson at $5,250 for stormwater review, the priciest of three bids.Billerica News
- Finance Committee rejects bike path funding, backs Shawsheen budget. The Billerica Finance Committee voted 5-6 against a $55,000 bike path and conservation warrant article, then voted 7-4 to recommend Shawsheen Valley Technical High School's budget. Members also backed a $225,000 free cash transfer for a fire department pumper truck.Billerica News
- Historic Commission hires Kleinfelder for property survey. Billerica's Historic Commission voted 5-0 to hire Kleinfelder for a townwide historic property survey at $43,641, citing the firm's municipal experience. The commission's next meeting is set for September 22.Billerica News
- Select Board declines health insurance overhaul despite shortfall. Billerica's Select Board took no action on a state health insurance reform law after consultants said the town's health plan lost roughly $8 million over two fiscal years. The board approved three-year fire union contracts and a $75,000 Council on Aging grant.Billerica News
- Planning Board advances Route 3 rezoning, master plan reboot. Billerica's Planning Board voted 6-0 to recommend a Route 3 Corridor Overlay District covering 66 acres of Tech Park office space, where assessed value could jump to $1 million per acre. The board also backed forming a Comprehensive Master Plan Steering Committee.Billerica News
Today in Billerica
- Library's Yankee Doodle book sale wraps up today. The Billerica Public Library's annual Yankee Doodle Homecoming Book, Media and Bake Sale runs through today, Sunday, September 20, at 15 Concord Road.Billerica Public Library
Coming up
- Tomorrow, 10:30 a.m.: Mobile career center returns to library Mondays. The Masshire Lowell Mobile Career Center is stationed at Billerica Public Library Mondays through October 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., offering job search help.Billerica Public Library
- Fri, Sep 25: Library's Family Friends host Wendy's fundraiser. Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library holds a fundraiser at Wendy's on Friday, September 25, to support library programs and services.Billerica Public Library
- Sat, Sep 26, 10:00 a.m.: Library launches digital literacy class this month. Billerica Public Library begins a Digital Literacy Class running Saturdays, September 26 through October 31, from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is open now.Billerica Public Library
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