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January 14, 2019
21 recorded votes, 6 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
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Frederick “Skip Vadnais, Chairman; Gerry Schwall, Vice Chairman, Dave Perry, Clerk; James Muri, Member; Michael Costello, Member, and Helen Dennen, Town Administrator, At 6:30 PM it was voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel;.”
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Perry, seconded by Selectman Costello the Board voted to enter into Executive Session. Roll Call Vote: Perry aye; Vadnais aye; Muri aye; Costello aye, Schwall aye (Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)
Accept on behalf of the Fire Department and the Town the SAFE Grant for the Student Awareness Education for $3754 and the Senior Grant for $2400, second by Selectman Muri
To accept on behalf of the Fire Department and the Town the SAFE Grant for the Student Awareness Education for $3754 and the Senior Grant for $2400, second by Selectman Muri
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Schwall to accept on behalf of the Fire Department and the Town the SAFE Grant for the Student Awareness Education for $3754 and the Senior Grant for $2400, second by Selectman Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall)
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, second: Perry)
Approve regular session minutes, second by D. Perry
To approve regular session minutes, second by D. Perry
Yes: Costello, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Muri
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to approve regular session minutes, second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Muri abstained..” (Motion: Schwall)
Public Hearing Continued from _1/7/19-Application for Transfer of Class U1 Auto License from Borges Auto to 257 Anawa…
Reconvene Public Hearing from 1/7/19, second by Selectman Perry
To reconvene Public Hearing from 1/7/19, second by Selectman Perry
From the minutes
“Selectman Schwall motion to reconvene Public Hearing from 1/7/19, second by Selectman Perry. Roll Call: J. Muri, aye; G. Schwall, aye; D. Perry, aye; S. Vadnais, aye; M. Costello, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall)
Close the Public Hearing, second by Selectmen Muri
To close the Public Hearing, second by Selectmen Muri
From the minutes
“Selectmen Costello motioned to close the Public Hearing, second by Selectmen Muri. Roll Call: J.Muri, aye; G. Schwall, aye; D. Perry, aye; S. Vadnais, aye; M. Costello, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello)
Grant a Class II Auto Sales License to Mr. Mark Almeida doing business as Anawan Auto. License effective as of 1/14/19-12/31/19 with listed conditions. M. Costello second
To grant a Class II Auto Sales License to Mr. Mark Almeida doing business as Anawan Auto. License effective as of 1/14/19-12/31/19 with listed conditions. M. Costello second
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to grant a Class II Auto Sales License to Mr. Mark Almeida doing business as Anawan Auto. License effective as of 1/14/19-12/31/19 with listed conditions. M. Costello second. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri)
Vote to Set the 2019 Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM at the DRRHS
Approve Monday, May 13" at 7:30 pm to hold the Annual Town Meeting at Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School
To approve Monday, May 13" at 7:30 pm to hold the Annual Town Meeting at Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to approve Monday, May 13" at 7:30 pm to hold the Annual Town Meeting at Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
Vote to Open the Warrant for the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
Open the Town Warrant, second by D. Perry
To open the Town Warrant, second by D. Perry
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to open the Town Warrant, second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall)
Vote to Approve Request for Town Roadway Use from True North Running Company for N.E. Harvest Half Marathon on 10/13/19
Approve using town roadways for True North Running Company Half Marathon on 10/13/19
To approve using town roadways for True North Running Company Half Marathon on 10/13/19
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to approve using town roadways for True North Running Company Half Marathon on 10/13/19. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Schwall)
Vote to Approve Request for Town Roadway Use from True North Running Company for N.E. Harvest Half Marathon on 10/13/…
Vote to Approve Request for Town Roadway Use from True North Running Company for N.E. Harvest Half Marathon on 10/13/19 M. Costello motion to approve
From the minutes
“Discussion: » M. Costello would like the letter being mailed to state “marking” paint to be used only. And police detail to help traffic flow. Vote 5-0.”
Vote to Reappoint 375" Anniversary Steering Committee
Approve reappointments for the 375" Anniversary Steering Committee
To approve reappointments for the 375" Anniversary Steering Committee
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve reappointments for the 375" Anniversary Steering Committee. Second by G. Schwail. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Schwall)
Vote to Reappoint 375" Anniversary Steering Committee D. Perry motion to approve reappointments for the 375" Annivers…
Vote to Reappoint 375" Anniversary Steering Committee D. Perry motion to approve reappointments for the 375" Anniversary Steering Committee
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“19 ~DEIGNAN ANNA 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 FAGUNDES KIM 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 GOUVEIA CHERYL 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 GROTA JEAN 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 KRAMER JOHN 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 "JAKE" KRAMER SHEILA A 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 LECOMTE DAVID 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 NUNES JOSEPH 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 PHILLIPS SANDRA 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 WENZEL- CONNIE 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 JORDAN | D. Perry Motion to approve reappointment, second by G. Schwall. Vote 4-0 Costello Abstained COSTELLO MICHAEL 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 D..”
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M.Costello Abstained COSTELLO MICHAEL 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 D. Perry Motion to approve reappointment, second by G. Schwall. Vote 4-0.”
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Abstained HARRINGTON CORNELIUS | 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 D. Perry Motion to approve reappointment, second by G. Schwall. Vote 4-0.”
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Abstained MURI NANCY 1/19/2019 | 6/30/2019 D. Perry Motion to approve reappointment, second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0.”
Appointment of Election Workers
Approve the following individuals as Election Workers-Inspectors. Effective 1/14/19 — 10/31/19
To approve the following individuals as Election Workers-Inspectors. Effective 1/14/19 — 10/31/19
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the following individuals as Election Workers-Inspectors. Effective 1/14/19 — 10/31/19. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Request to Place Signs for First Spiritualist Church-Annual Fair First Spiritualist Church annual psychic/vendor fair…
Amend previous motion and add state highway rules and removal of signs
To amend previous motion and add state highway rules and removal of signs
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to amend previous motion and add state highway rules and removal of signs. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Muri)
Vote to approve Blanding Library Payment-Antiquarian Society of $58,817.00, 3" Quarter Payment for Operation
Approve payment to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in the amount of $58,817.00
To approve payment to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in the amount of $58,817.00
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve payment to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in the amount of $58,817.00. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Vote to Approve Budget Amendments for Police $435
Not to approve amendment using Police Operating Supplies account. Directed Town Administrator to recode and pay out of Facility Maintenance line
Not to approve amendment using Police Operating Supplies account. Directed Town Administrator to recode and pay out of Facility Maintenance line
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion not to approve amendment using Police Operating Supplies account. Directed Town Administrator to recode and pay out of Facility Maintenance line. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
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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