Project Updates
Recreation and COA Facilities
The Capital Facilities Committee will be meeting on March 13th. At that meeting, they will make a recommendation to the Select Board on a preliminary design and budget for a Council on Aging facility and Recreation Center. Its expected the combined cost of both projects will be in the neighborhood of forty-one million dollars. After the Select Board receives this recommendation they will decide whether or not to put these projects on the Spring 2024 Town Meeting Warrant for funding.
DPW Facility
The project team is still going through the permitting process with Conservation and the Planning Board. We expect that to be wrapped up next month. We have also been reviewing the landscape plans with the abutters to ensure screening of the facility is to their satisfaction. After the permitting phase is complete the project will go out to bid. Construction is expected to begin this summer.
Happening this Month
Peggy Hannon Rizza (PHR) Recreation Complex
A couple of months ago, our Recreation Director, David Grubb, nominated the PHR Recreation Complex for a state award given out annually by the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association. I am thrilled to share with you that PHR has been chosen as the recipient of the 2024 MRPA Design of Facility Award!
Military Banner Program
The Town of Billerica and the Billerica DAV are proud to host the Hometown Heroes Banner Program in Town for the second year! This program Honors Veterans and their families from Billerica or connected to the Billerica Community. To request a banner or learn more about the program; CLICK HERE
Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees. As a declared Tree City, the Town of Billerica is honoring this special day by planting a tree on March 14th at 1:30PM at the Upper Vietnam Veterans Park. All are welcome to come!
Upcoming Ask a Planner Dates
Have a question about Zoning or the MBTA Communities Act? Stop by one of the Ask a Planner Sessions below for an opportunity to talk with the Planning and Community Development department!
| March 2024 | ||
| Thursday 3/7 | 9:00AM – 11:00AM | Billerica Public Library |
| Tuesday 3/12 | 9:00AM – 11:00AM | Council on Aging |
| Thursday 3/21 | 9:00AM – 11:00AM | Billerica Public Library |
| Friday 3/29 | 1:00PM – 3:00PM | Council on Aging |
Public Works
Clean Up Green Up Day
This year’s Clean Up Green Up Day is being held on Saturday April 20, 2024 (Earth Day) from 10AM to 12PM. To sign up to volunteer click here, check out the Billerica Clean Up Green Up Facebook page for updates!
Public Safety
Grandparents Scam
Watch out for your loved ones and please share this message!
Helpful Tips from BFD
Check the batteries in your smoke alarms!
March Public Meetings
Select Board: March 4 & 18
Planning Board: March 11
Board of Health: March 4
Zoning: March 20
Conservation: March 13 & 27
Historic Districts Commission: March 6
Get involved, click Below!
Volunteer Opportunities
For Information on the COA and upcoming events- Click Here
The Recreation Department and upcoming classes- Click Here
The Public Library and upcoming programs-
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This newsletter is intended to provide timely information to the Billerica community regarding its Town government. Publications will be issued as needed, but no less than a monthly basis. Please feel free to provide suggestions and comments to cmain@billerica.gov
Clancy Main, Acting Town Manager