Select Board– Three Year Term, Vote for Two
Town Clerk– Three Year Term, Vote for One
Planning Board– Three Year Term, Vote for Two
School Committee– Three Year Term, Vote for Two
Housing Authority– Five Year Term, Vote for One
Regional Vocational School District Committee Member– Three Year Term, Vote for One
Town Meeting Members
Precinct One
– Three Year Term, Vote for Six
Precinct Two
– Three Year Term, Vote for Six
Precinct Three
– Three Year Term, Vote for Seven
– Unexpired Two-Year, Vote for Three
– Unexpired One Year, Vote for Five
Precinct Four
– Three Year Term, Vote for Seven
– Unexpired Two-Year Term, Vote for Three
– Unexpired One Year, Vote for One
Precinct Five
– Three Year Term, Vote for Seven
Precinct Six
– Three Year Term, Vote for Six
– Unexpired Two-Year, Vote for One
– Unexpired One Year, Vote for Six
Precinct Seven
– Three Year Term, Vote for Six
Precinct Eight
– Three Year Term, Vote for Six
– Unexpired Two-Year Term, Vote for Two
Precinct Nine
– Three Year Term, Vote for Seven
Precinct Ten
– Three Year Term, Vote for Seven
– Unexpired One Year Term, Vote for Two
Precinct Eleven
– Three Year Term, Vote for Six
– Unexpired Two-Year Term, Vote for Four
Precinct Twelve
– Three Year Term, Vote for Six
– Unexpired Two-Year Term, Vote for Three
– Unexpired One Year Tern, Vote for Two
What Being a Town Meeting Representative in Billerica means:
Have you thought about becoming a Town Meeting member but hesitant to jump in? Below are some key notes that hopefully may change your mind.
* Town meeting is believed to be the oldest form of democracy in the United States. It is one of the five historical forms of municipal government in the U.S. Town Meetings predate the American Revolution by more than a century. It is a rare continuing form of direct democracy in the U.S. found only in the New England states. Others are mayor-council-council-manager, city commission and open town meeting. Our form of government and distribution of powers is determined by state law, the municipal charter and local ordinances.
* Town Meeting sessions take place in May and October. They meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to roughly 10:00 pm. The sessions continue till the warrant is complete. Lately, Town Meeting has run about 2-3 sessions.
* Your voice is heard and you make a real impact on local issues.
* Engage in local government and represent your community effectively.
* Get together to debate how taxpayer money is spent and set a tone for how town government should work.
* A great opportunity to have discussions, dialogues and hear and consider different points of view, sometimes changing the minds through the process.
* Influence local decisions that affect our community’s quality of life.
* Voice the concerns and needs of your constituents directly to local officials.
* Participate in shaping policies on important issues like education, zoning, and public safety.
* Gain valuable experience in leadership and public speaking.
* Foster community engagement and encourage civic participation among residents.
* Build connections with local leaders and other representatives for collaborative efforts.
* Vote on appropriating annual town/school operating and capital budgets for the town.
* Vote on proposed bylaws and zoning changes typically reviewed during the Fall Town Meeting.
If you still have questions, please feel free to call the Town Clerk’s office. 978-671-0924