Board of Appeals
A quasi-judicial board which operates under the mandates of MA General Lws Annotated Chapter 40A and teh Billerica Zoning By-Laws.
Board of Assessors
Responsible for the valuation of all real and personal property along with the adminsitration of motor vehicle excise tax and public information used by appraisors, realtors, attornesy and the general public.
Board of Health
Participates in the Upper Merrimack Valley Public Health Coalition to address Emergency Preparedness issues.
Enforces Massachusetts General Law and State Sanitary codes as it pertains to restaurants, retail food, tobacco, public and semi-public swimming pools, sun tanning establishments, health clubs, ice rinks, stables, hotels/motels, housing and nuisance complaints and on site sewer disposal systems.
Enforces the State Sanitary Code which addresses structural, sanitary, and food protection procedures. It licenses all food service establishments - including restaurants, retail food stores, catering services, temporary food services, corporate cafeterias, school cafeterias, mobile food trucks, assisted living dining services and nursing home kitchens. It conducts inspections, investigations of food related complaints, provides educational material, coordinates and promotes food safety training programs.
It is responsible for inspections of semi-public swimming pools, sun tanning establishments, health clubs and ice rinks relative to compliance with safety, sanitary and structural regulations.
It is responsible for enforcement and regulation of state sanitary codes protecting health and ensuring the safety of residents, workers and visitors. It researches complaints of illegal dumping, noise, litter, odor and safe living conditions.
It is responsible for the enforcement of Title 5 Septic System Regulations. It oversees the installation of new septic systems, reviews and approves upgrades and modifications of existing systems.
The Public Health Nurse, under the direction of the Board of Health, conducts flu/pneumonia clinics, lead screenings, monthly well child clinics and participates in the annual health fair. The nurse also is a resource for information on health issues - lyme disease, rabies, west nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis.
The Animal Control offier works with the Board and is responsible
for all matters concerning pets and wildlife - inspection of barnds,
investigation of animal related complaints, education of residents
concerning pet ownership responsibilities, enforcement of licensure
and documentation of animal borne diseases.
Board of Selectman
Duties include appointing the town manager and many committees, issuing certain licenses and permits, enforcing special sections of the towns by-laws and regulating the public ways.
Commission on Disabilities
Its mission is to bring about full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.
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TTY 978-663-9239
Conservation Commission
Established for the promotion and development of natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources. The major areas of responsibility are:
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Fax 978-436-9135
Economic Development Coordinator
Stephanie Cronin
Helps with permitting, seeking available capital, tax incentives, state resources and employees
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Business 978-671-0900 x303
Emergency 978-667-1212
Fire Department
Required to enforce the provisions of MA Regulations (CMR) Chapter 527. This includes regulations on fireworks, dry cleaning, oil burners, gas stations, liquid propane, plastics, transportation of flammable liquids, above ground and undergrand storage tanks, manholes, electrical systems, explosives, storage and flammable substances, marine fueling, model rockets, lumber yards, bulk plants, tentage, salamanders, flammable decorations and curtains, cannon or mortar firing, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, obstructions and hazards, combustible fibers, rubbish handling, crop ripening, pesticide storage, and welding and storage.
Non Emergency 978-671-0940
Fax 978-671-0935
Fire Emergency 978-663-3433
Police Department
Uses CodeRED Emergency Notification System to notify residents and businesses about a potential emergency circumstance.
Uses Nixle () in conjunction with Fire and DPW to provide timely information to participating residents.
non emergency 978-671-0900
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Fax 978-663-2392
Public Works Department
Includes cemetery, parks, and trees as well as engineering, highway, waste water and water
Systems Administration/Water Billing Depts
System Administration 978-667-5201
Water Billing 978-671-0954
Town Accountant
Responsible for record keeping of all financial transactions of
the Town - processing of all bills, warrants, receipts, payroll and
ledgers, and supplies departments with financial reports and payroll
administration.
Town Clerk
Duties include recording of all births, deaths, and marriages and issuing certified copies of same, taking of marriage intentions, issuing dog licenses, fish and game licenses, recording of Uniform Comercial Code Filings, Fuel Storage Registrations, record all official town documents, keeper of the town seal, taking and keeping all town meeting records and responsibiilty for all elections as well as other such duties as prescribed by MA General Laws, the town charter and the general lws of the town.