{
 "city": "Billerica",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/billerica.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Historic Districts Commission",
   "headline": "Historic district porch and fence applications to be reviewed",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-5920",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Scholarship Foundation",
   "headline": "Scholarship Foundation plans fall events, opens upperclassman scholarship",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-5918",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "LORAX Committee",
   "headline": "Tree bylaw vote for fall 2026 town meeting warrant",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-5919",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Housing Authority",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-5921",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-5922",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-28",
   "body": "Cemetery Commission",
   "headline": "Cemetery Commission to review chapel on GIS map",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09282026-5883",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "School Committee",
   "headline": "School Committee holds retreat to plan 2026-27 goals and policies",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-5916",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-31",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to review Executive Session minutes from 1975 to 2026",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07312026-5915",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Open Space & Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to request $5,000 for regional trail feasibility plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-5917",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to discuss and possibly vote on Shawsheen Tech revised budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-5914",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "250th Committee",
   "headline": "250th Committee to finalize time capsule and approve donations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-5913",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on waiving Wicked Wings DPW fee, then review decades of executive session minutes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-5912",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Commission on Disabilities",
   "headline": "Commission on Disabilities to discuss HC parking, LRTA study, and open seat",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-5903",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Elderly and Disabled Taxation Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-5910",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Billerica Conservation Commission to hear wetland notice of intent for 15 Middlesex Turnpike",
   "summary": "The Billerica Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a new Notice of Intent for 15 Middlesex Turnpike under the MA Wetlands Protection Act and local bylaw. The meeting also includes continued hearings on culvert replacement on Ichabod Lane, roadway management on various streets, and wetland projects at 7 Yale Street, 14 Fourth Avenue, 34 Doe Drive, 7 Charles Anna Lane, 51 Sheldon Street, 14 Sterling Road, and Faulkner Street (Talbot Mills Dam Removal).",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-5902",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Historic Districts Commission",
   "headline": "Talbot Dam removal certificate vote",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-5904",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on $1M sewer loan, new restaurant licenses, and bike path grant",
   "summary": "The Billerica Select Board is meeting to vote on a $1,055,958 borrowing for the Sewer I/I Rehabilitation Project, hold public hearings on new liquor licenses for Two Putt and Belly Buster Diner, and consider a $20,000 MassTrails grant for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path. The agenda also includes appointments, donations, and policy discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-5906",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "LORAX Committee",
   "headline": "Tree bylaw draft to be sent to Planning Director for review",
   "summary": "The LORAX Committee will discuss and edit a previously reviewed tree bylaw, then vote on sending the draft to the Planning Director for comments and clarifying language. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-5909",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Northern Middlesex Council of Governments",
   "headline": "NMCOG to vote on June minutes and financial report",
   "summary": "The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments is meeting to vote on the June meeting minutes and a financial report and warrant. The agenda also includes reminders about upcoming meetings and time for other business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-5893",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Historic Districts Commission",
   "headline": "Talbot Mills Dam removal certificate vote",
   "summary": "The Billerica Historic Districts Commission will vote on whether to issue a certificate authorizing the Talbot Mills Dam Removal Ecological Restoration Project. This decision follows a Superior Court order in Civil Action No 2681CV00689.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-5898",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Charter Review Committee",
   "headline": "Charter Review Committee continues edits and legal review",
   "summary": "The Billerica Charter Review Committee will meet to continue redline edits of the town charter and discuss legal opinions from previous meetings with Town Counsel. The committee will also review a personnel bylaw presented by Brian Dorrington.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-5897",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider gravel pad expansion and subdivision rescission",
   "summary": "The Billerica Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a site plan special permit for a 5.6-acre gravel and earthen pad at 14 Sterling Road to expand a contractor's yard, and a request to rescind the approved Graystone Estates subdivision on Capodilupo Lane. The board will also discuss draft rules and regulations and a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-5895",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Community Preservation Committee",
   "headline": "CPC to hold public hearing and finalize plan updates",
   "summary": "The Community Preservation Committee will meet to reorganize the board, hold a public hearing, and discuss final updates to the CPC plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-5892",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board subcommittee to review site plan and subdivision rules",
   "summary": "The Planning Board's Rules and Regs Subcommittee is meeting remotely to discuss updates to the board's policy and procedures document, site plan review regulations, and subdivision rules and regulations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only work session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-5891",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Middlesex Canal Commission",
   "headline": "Emergency meeting on Talbot Mills Dam after court ruling",
   "summary": "The Middlesex Canal Commission is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the future of the Talbot Mills Dam following a Superior Court ruling on June 26, 2026. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-5888",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Historic Districts Commission",
   "headline": "Historic Districts Commission to review fence and paint changes at 430 Boston Road",
   "summary": "The Billerica Historic Districts Commission will meet on July 8, 2026, to discuss two minor applications for changes to properties in the Center Historic District. The meeting will also include public comment and a call to order, with remote participation available via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-5890",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Middlesex Canal Commission",
   "headline": "Middlesex Canal Commission to discuss site progress and museum move",
   "summary": "The Middlesex Canal Commission will meet to discuss the status of the Faulkner Street and High Street sites, and receive progress reports on the move to 2 Old Elm Street and related efforts. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering minutes and the treasurer's report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-5887",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Open Space & Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Open Space Committee to discuss Conservation Land Bank request and vote on field trip date",
   "summary": "The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee will discuss and possibly vote on a partnership with Sudbury Valley Trustees, and will vote on a date for a field trip. The committee will also discuss a letter to the Planning and Zoning Boards regarding open space access and prescriptive easements, and will receive an update on a Mass Trails grant for a trail map book. Additionally, the committee will submit a Community Preservation Committee request for a Conservation Land Bank.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-5884",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to discuss Shawsheen Tech budget and year-end transfers",
   "summary": "The Billerica Finance Committee will reorganize, discuss possible year-end transfers, and consider warrant articles for Fall Town Meeting. A revised budget for Shawsheen Tech will be presented for discussion and possible vote.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-5886",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to hear multiple variance and waiver requests, plus two administrative meetings",
   "summary": "The Billerica Board of Health will consider variance and waiver requests for several properties, including a variance at 32 Sheridan Street, waivers for Jersey Mike's Subs, Wok & Roll, Swaminarayan World Organization, and FedEx, and administrative meetings for Stelio's and McDonald's. The agenda also includes an administrative hearing for a property at 5 Avondale Avenue, health department activity reports, and a mosquito control update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-5885",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Charter Review Committee",
   "headline": "Charter Review Committee continues redline edits of Billerica Charter",
   "summary": "The Charter Review Committee will meet to continue its review and redline editing of the Billerica Town Charter. The agenda includes discussion of legal opinions from the previous meeting and further charter review work. Public comment will be taken at the start of the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-5882",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billerica.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}