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Government · LORAX

Lorax Committee adopts tree bylaw for warrant

Billerica's Lorax Committee finalizes its tree preservation bylaw, cutting the proposed fine to $300. Meeting Thursday, the committee accepted Town Counsel's recommendation to lower the penalty from $500 after being told state law caps such local fines at $300.

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Government · BCC

Billerica Cultural Council Meets, Takes No Formal Votes

Billerica Cultural Council holds informal meeting, lacks quorum to vote on grants. Members Maureen, Angela and Jessica met with Massachusetts Cultural Council coordinator Greg, who confirmed LCCs need a minimum of five sworn, appointed members and at least three for quorum before any vote can count.

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Government · BSAP

Billerica panel revises sober living scholarship draft

Billerica's BSAP Sober Living Scholarship Subcommittee organized and reworked a draft framework for scholarships that would help eligible residents pay for certified sober living housing, to be paid for with opioid settlement money rather than tax dollars.

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