At this time, the BATV Election Committee welcomes nominations for the one Board of Director position to be elected by the membership. If you or someone you know has the desire to fill the three-year term, please take notice.

As per BATV’s By-Laws, the Board of Directors shall have general power to control and manage the affairs and property of the Corporation, and shall have full power, by majority vote, to adopt rules and regulations governing the action of the Board of Directors and shall have full authority with respect to the distribution and payment of monies received by the Corporation from time to time . . .

Furthermore, and among other tasks, board members shall (as per BATV, Inc. Policy Statement of Responsibilities for Individual Board Members):

1. Prepare for and participate in board and committee meetings. Serve BATV as a whole rather than any special interest group or constituency.
2. Serve in leadership positions or undertake special assignments willingly and enthusiastically when asked.
3. Maintain confidentiality of the board’s executive sessions & speak for the board of BATV only when authorized to do so.
4. Avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest.
5. Acknowledge that the board governs while the staff manages.
6. Avoid becoming involved in day-to-day management decisions.
7. Acknowledge there are no privileges for serving on the board, only responsibilities.

How do I nominate an individual?
All nominations shall be made in writing and submitted electronically to the BATV Election Committee. Please email your nomination to elections@batvinc.org and enter “Nomination” on the subject line.

As per the BATV By-Laws Article IV, Section 6, “As a rule, no individual under the age of eighteen (18) shall serve as a member of the Board of Directors as per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 231, Section 85O.” Independent nominations may be made by any member in good standing. Your nominee need not be a BATV member, but must live in, or be affiliated with an
organization, school or business that serves Billerica. Your nomination must include nominee’s bio (not to exceed 300 words) to be posted publicly. Bios will be posted as presented (please proof your submittal). The BATV Election Committee must receive your nomination and nominee’s bio before 5:00 p.m., January 31, 2023. Nominations without bios will not be accepted. If you would like more information regarding board member responsibilities,
please contact BATV Executive Director Nancy Albertson at nancy@batvinc.org.

Photo Credit to Mary Leach & BATV Staff

​The Howe Building project is complete and BATV is now open and operating. The ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening event went off with out a hitch! Thank you to the entire Billerica community, this project was a group effort and this space is YOURS. Remember, we are not just here for community events and access media needs. This is a safe, inclusive place for ALL Billerica residents and community members to create, collaborate and connect!

​The Howe Project is COMPLETE! Please join us this Saturday, November 19 from 10AM - 1PM, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at our Grand Opening event! Come take a tour of the building, enjoy coffee and refreshments, and let us welcome you to this beautiful space we now call home.