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October 22, 2018
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Gerald “Gerry” Schwall, David Perry, James Muri, Michael Costello
Absent: None
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or li
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“an Michael Costello, and Helen Dennen, Town Administrator, At 6:30 PM it was voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation of the public body and the chair so declares; Roll Call Vote: Perry, aye; Muri, aye; Costello, aye; Schwall, aye, Vadnais, aye Vote 5-0.”
Approve the weekly Warrants as read
To approve the weekly Warrants as read
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motioned to approve the weekly Warrants as read. Second by D., Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for J uly 9, 2018 as amended
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for J uly 9, 2018 as amended
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motioned to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for J uly 9, 2018 as amended, Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Accept the aforementioned proclamation that election candidates cannot be within 150 feet from the voting place during early voting
To accept the aforementioned proclamation that election candidates cannot be within 150 feet from the voting place during early voting
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to accept the aforementioned proclamation that election candidates cannot be within 150 feet from the voting place during early voting. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Discussion Re: Gas Installation in the TOR by Columbia Gas & National Grid G. Schwall gave an update on the situation…
Institute an immediate moratorium on all non-emergency natural gas work within the Town of Rehoboth. This includes but not limited to natural gas pipeline extensions, new natural gas service connections to existing pipel
To institute an immediate moratorium on all non-emergency natural gas work within the Town of Rehoboth. This includes but not limited to natural gas pipeline extensions, new natural gas service connections to existing pipelines and expansion of natural gas service on properties already serviced by natural gas. The only exception to this non-emergency moratorium is for the repair of identified natural gas leaks and or equipment upgrades which will require approval of the BOS prior to the commencement of such work, The moratorium will remain in effect until a definitive cause of Merrimack Valley explosion is determined and only after a Public Hearing is conducted in Rehoboth to evaluate the safety instituted by the utility companies and defined permitting procedure is defined within the Town
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to institute an immediate moratorium on all non-emergency natural gas work within the Town of Rehoboth. This includes but not limited to natural gas pipeline extensions, new natural gas service connections to existing pipelines and expansion of natural gas service on properties already serviced by natural gas. The only exception to this non-emergency moratorium is for the repair of identified natural gas leaks and or equipment upgrades which will require approval of the BOS prior to the commencement of such work, The moratorium will remain in effect until a definitive cause of Merrimack Valley explosion is determined and only after a Public Hearing is conducted in Rehoboth to evaluate the safety instituted by the utility companies and defined permitting procedure is defined within the Town. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
We instruct the Building Department to immediately stop issuing non-emergency natural gas permits for any and all work involving natural gas. All requests of this type are to be referred to the BOS
We instruct the Building Department to immediately stop issuing non-emergency natural gas permits for any and all work involving natural gas. All requests of this type are to be referred to the BOS
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motioned we instruct the Building Department to immediately stop issuing non-emergency natural gas permits for any and all work involving natural gas. All requests of this type are to be referred to the BOS. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
Have we addressed Mr
Have we addressed Mr
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“D. Perry — Have we addressed Mr..” (Motion: Perry)
; Rehoboth Farmers Market S. Vadnais recused himself and left the room
Support the vote of the Agricultural Committee by suspending all future market activities until such time that a final Agreement and market rules and regulations are reviewed by Town Counsel, approved by a vote of the Bo
To support the vote of the Agricultural Committee by suspending all future market activities until such time that a final Agreement and market rules and regulations are reviewed by Town Counsel, approved by a vote of the Board of Selectmen and signed by all participating vendors
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to support the vote of the Agricultural Committee by suspending all future market activities until such time that a final Agreement and market rules and regulations are reviewed by Town Counsel, approved by a vote of the Board of Selectmen and signed by all participating vendors. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Discussion Re: Rehoboth Town Event Committee G. Schwall relayed the history of the current Town Events Committee, for…
Change the name of the Town Events Committee back to the Larry Procopio Harvest Block Party Committee
To change the name of the Town Events Committee back to the Larry Procopio Harvest Block Party Committee
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to change the name of the Town Events Committee back to the Larry Procopio Harvest Block Party Committee. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
Request from First Spiritual Church of Brockton for an Event at the Anawan Grange to Place Signs on Town Property The…
Grant permission to place signs on the easement of Route 118. We do not have the authority for Route 44 and there is a state prohibition on any signs on the Route 44 corridor. They would have to seek approval of the land
To grant permission to place signs on the easement of Route 118. We do not have the authority for Route 44 and there is a state prohibition on any signs on the Route 44 corridor. They would have to seek approval of the land owners to put them on private property on Route 44
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to grant permission to place signs on the easement of Route 118. We do not have the authority for Route 44 and there is a state prohibition on any signs on the Route 44 corridor. They would have to seek approval of the land owners to put them on private property on Route 44. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Discussion Re: Establishing a Volunteer Policy & Application S. Vadnais - Bill LaPlante has begun volunteering at the…
Approve Bill LaPlante to the COA as a S.H.I.N.E. Counselor
To approve Bill LaPlante to the COA as a S.H.I.N.E. Counselor
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve Bill LaPlante to the COA as a S.H.I.N.E. Counselor. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Schwall)
Accept the resignation of Andrew Poyant
To accept the resignation of Andrew Poyant
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to accept the resignation of Andrew Poyant. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 10:25 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 10:25 PM
From the minutes
“G, Schwall made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 10:25 PM., Second by Selectman D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
From the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: cropped from the Town of Rehoboth’s captioned Board of Selectmen photo (rehobothma.gov). The original is small, so the photos look soft. Skip Vadnais: NBC 10 WJAR (December 2024).
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