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***2 weeks archives***For the 4th year Garrison's Restaurant in North Billerica has partnered with Yankee Doodle Homecoming for a Dining for Dollars event. Last year and this year Cape Air also joined in by donating 2 airlinetickets for a trip to Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, or several other locations in the Northeast Corridor.
Billerica.Org 7/01/09
The Billerica Sons of Italy was recently honored to have Paul Tavilla share his story at its June meeting. Tavilla was recorded as the "longest grape catcher" in the Guinness' Book of World Records 1978-1979 edition and in several other editions as well over the years.
Billerica.Org 7/1/09
Thanks to creative thinking of Yankee Doodle committee member Joan Pomerleau, Yankee Doodle committee members became grill-masters on Saturday June 27 to raise funds for the September celebration.
Billerica.Org 6/30/09
Selectman Rosa formally announced that Town Manager Bill Williams, who is currently on vacation, has made his decision to go ahead with his retirement. This was conveyed via e-mail to Selectman Lombardo.
Billerica.Org 6/26/09
JP Beer & Wine a No-Show
JP Beer & Wine want a stay of the revocation of their Wine and Malt Liquor license, which the Board of Selectmen revoked previously. The revocation was to be effective tomorrow June 25, 2009.
Billerica.Org 6/26/09
Broad span of community served through Bronze AwardBronze equals gold to troop 61013. For these nine girls, earning Junior Girl Scouting's highest honor this spring came with many lessons. Lessons in hard work. Lessons in education. Lessons in service to others.
Billerica.Org 6/24/09
Innovation Academy 8th Grade Social
The stars were out on Friday night, June 19th, when the graduating 8th grade class of the Innovation Academy Charter School attended their Oscar themed social. The graduates experience began with a walk down the red carpet, where they were surrounded by glittering lights and camera flashes. From there it only got more exciting!
Billerica.Org 6/24/09
Billerica's Newest Restaurant
It may have been raining outside, but inside of Home Sweet Home it was warm and toasty. Even the damp air couldn’t chill your bones when the comforting smells of Turkey dinner, soup, and fresh baked cookies were drifting all around
Billerica.Org 6/23/09
Forty percent is the magic number
In a turnaround move that surprised those in the room, K&K Developers agreed to lower the number of units in the proposed Aspen Apartments on Rangeway Road from 672 to 384. The change came about following suggestions made by Zoning Board of Appeals engineer Sandra Brock who said lowering the number of units would alleviate some of drainage issues and decrease the amount of impervious surfaces being constructed.
Billerica.Org 6/22/09
Fleming out, Foye and Shaw in
In a three to two vote, Selectmen Marc Lombardo, Mike Rosa and Andrew Deslaurier voted to not reappoint 10-year Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) member Patricia Fleming in favor of board alternate James Foye at a recent BOS meeting.
Billerica.Org 6/20/09
BOS does not accept resignation
Embattled Billerica Town Manager Bill Williams will reconsider his decision to retire during his impending two week vacation after receiving a partial show of support from members of the Board of Selectmen at the June 16 meeting.
Billerica.Org 6/20/09
Hello, and welcome to our 13th annual graduation celebration! We have been working really hard these past few weeks to prepare for this night.
Billerica.Org 6/20/09
BILLERICA -- The organizers of Yankee Doodle Homecoming can continue to prohibit political campaigning at the annual event, according to the town's attorney. In a written opinion, Patrick Costello concludes that the event's organizers have "a protected First Amendment right to freely express the content of its message by prohibiting certain
Lowell Sun 6/30/09
LOWELL -- Showing the jury the chilling autopsy photos that drove several members of the Donovan family from the courtroom in tears, a state medical examiner testified about the bullet wounds to the head that killed Billerica brothers Paul "P.
Lowell Sun 6/27/09
Billerica, Mass. - Should Town Manager Bill Williams’ carry through with his resignation this September, the Board of Selectmen could face a much wider pool of applicants. Last fall Town Meeting approved an amendment to the general bylaws that allowed assistant town or city managers with five years of experience or more to apply for the position.
Billerica Minuteman 6/26/09
Concord - Concord Police confiscated televisions, designer label purses and Disney DVDS that were either stolen or bought with stolen credit cards from residents of Concord and the surrounding area.
WickedLocalConcord.com 6/26/09
Billerica, Mass. - A general bylaw that called for greater regulation of energy generating facilities and more communication among town officials has been rejected by the attorney general’s office.
Billerica Minuteman 6/26/09
Billerica residents can now purchase overflow trash bags at O'Connor Hardware and the three Market Basket stores in Billerica. Many households will have ...
Billerica Minuteman 6/25/09
BILLERICA -- Since its launch in 1991, Yankee Doodle Homecoming has been a politics-free event.
Politicians and leaders of activist groups were told not to pass out campaign literature, buttons or bumper stickers. If someone broke the rule, they were asked by event organizers to stop, in most cases.
But that could all change this year after a selectman questioned whether the town can prevent people from campaigning on public property.
Lowell Sun 6/24/09
Billerica, Mass. - For the past nine and a half years, Sal Santos has woken up every morning and driven from his house in Hudson, N.H. to North Billerica to his job as an electronic manufacturing group line leader.
Billerica Minuteman 6/19/09
Contact Megan at 617-312-5671 or megan@massrecycle.org When you register, mention you heard about the conference through Billerica Recycling Coordinator, ...
Billerica Minuteman 6/19/09
Volunteers help Challenger League finish strong
During a little league game three years ago, a little boy with autism ran out on the field and wanted to play. He was quickly taken off the field by his parents. Also watching the game that day was the president of the Little League, Gil Ynostroza.
Billerica.Org 6/17/09
Relay teams fight cancer, one walker at a time
It started out as a beautiful day as 28 teams hunkered down for a long day and night. They had raised money for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and as soon as the opening ceremonies ended, they started walking.
Billerica.Org 6/17/09
Obituary
CALABRESE, Dr. Robert J. Of Billerica, died unexpectedly, June 12th. Beloved husband of Linda L. (Biagiotti) Calabrese. Loving father of Christopher Calabrese and his wife Stephanie of New York City and Peter Calabrese and his wife Kristen of Irvington, NY. He is also survived by Linda's children, Steven Danehy and Jessica Danehy of Billerica. Loving grandfather of Jack, Chloe, Grace and Luke Calabrese. Formerly 22 years Superintendent of the Billerica Public Schools. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., BILLERICA. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at St. Theresa Church, Billerica at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dr. Robert J. Calabrese to the Billerica Scholarship Foundation, 365 Boston Rd., Billerica, MA 01821 or the Billerica Boys and Girls Club, 19 Campbell Rd., Billerica, MA 01821. Interment in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. www.sweeneymemorialfh.com
Town Manager Bill Williams retiring
Come autumn, a familiar smile and quirky wit will be lacking in the corner office at town hall. Town Manager Bill Williams forwarded an email today to the Board of Selectmen that, as of September 15, he will resign from his position as Billerica Town Manager in order to enter retirement.
Billerica.Org 6/15/09
A crowded town hall celebrates an eighteen year tradition. 130 children from the Ditson Elementary and 80 children from the Parker Elementary, were present for this years festivities on June 11th! Click here to view the photo Gallery!
Billerica.Org 6/15/09
Bob Calabrese strode in to the Heffernan Auditorium at Billerica Memorial High School last April, as he had done many times in the last 25 years, ready to see the school’s latest musical production, “Beauty and the Beast.”
Billerica.Org 9/14/09
All of Billerica's Businesses Listed.
If you go to Town Hall and ask for a list of all the businesses, they don't have one? Some yellow pages have some businesses, others have different ones. We heard the people. They email us all the time wondering if we have information on businesses. We now have the most complete business listing in town. It was created with all text to make it fast. Check it out, click here!
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