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March 25, 2019
23 recorded votes, 3 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 Executive Session, pursuant to. MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigat
To enter Executive Session, pursuant to. MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Topics of Discussion: Highway and Clerical Contract Discussion and Rehoboth Ambulance Committee
From the minutes
“motion made by Selectman Perry, seconded by Selectman Schwall, it was voted to enter Executive Session, pursuant to. MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Topics of Discussion: Highway and Clerical Contract Discussion and Rehoboth Ambulance Committee. Roll Call Vote: Perry aye; Vadnais aye; Muri aye; Schwall aye; Costello aye. (Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)
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 Minutes for 7/23/18 and 8/6/18
To approve Regular Minutes for 7/23/18 and 8/6/18
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to approve Regular Minutes for 7/23/18 and 8/6/18. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Schwall)
7:15 PM Public Hearing: Application for Class II Auto License at 509 Winthrop Street-First Stop Auto Sales, LLC Nicol…
Open the Public Hearing, second by G. Schwall
To open the Public Hearing, second by G. Schwall
From the minutes
“motion made by M. Costello to open the Public Hearing, second by G. Schwall. Roll Call Vote: Perry aye; Vadnais aye; Muri aye; Schwall aye; Costello aye. (Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello)
Close the Public Hearing, second by G. Schwall
To close the Public Hearing, second by G. Schwall
From the minutes
“motion made by M. Costello to close the Public Hearing, second by G. Schwall Roll Call Vote: Perry aye; Vadnais aye, Muri aye; Schwall aye; Costello aye. (Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello)
Ed original motion to add; No more than 25 vehicles on premises that are on dealer book and book must be on site
Ed original motion to add; No more than 25 vehicles on premises that are on dealer book and book must be on site
From the minutes
“D. Perry amended original motion to add; No more than 25 vehicles on premises that are on dealer book and book must be on site. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
7:30 Public Hearing — Potential Acquisition of Land from Constance R. Pemmerl- Commonly referred to at 48 Danforth St…
Open the Public Hearing, second by M. Costello
To open the Public Hearing, second by M. Costello
From the minutes
“motion made by G. Schwall to open the Public Hearing, second by M. Costello Roll Call Vote: Perry aye; Vadnais aye; Muri aye; Schwall aye; Costello aye. (Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall)
Close the Public Hearing, second by J. Muri
To close the Public Hearing, second by J. Muri
From the minutes
“motion made by G. Schwall to close the Public Hearing, second by J. Muri Roll Call Vote: Perry aye; Vadnais aye; Muri aye; Schwall aye; Costello aye. (Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall)
Move the Board of Selectmen exercise the Town’s Right of First Refusal for the property which is that certain parcel of land, as shown on Assessor’s Map 44, Lot 29, consisting of approximately 50.61 acres (+/-), (Book 51
To move the Board of Selectmen exercise the Town’s Right of First Refusal for the property which is that certain parcel of land, as shown on Assessor’s Map 44, Lot 29, consisting of approximately 50.61 acres (+/-), (Book 5167 Page 218; Book 16780 Page 85; and Book 24478/Page 28) known as 48 Danforth Street, Town of Rehoboth, Bristol County, Commonwealth of MA from Constance R Pemmerl, which is held as Recreational Land pursuant to G.L. c 61 B and to authorize the Chairman, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the same
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to move the Board of Selectmen exercise the Town’s Right of First Refusal for the property which is that certain parcel of land, as shown on Assessor’s Map 44, Lot 29, consisting of approximately 50.61 acres (+/-), (Book 5167 Page 218; Book 16780 Page 85; and Book 24478/Page 28) known as 48 Danforth Street, Town of Rehoboth, Bristol County, Commonwealth of MA from Constance R Pemmerl, which is held as Recreational Land pursuant to G.L. c 61 B and to authorize the Chairman, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the same. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
7:15 PM Public Hearing: Application for Class II Auto License at 509 Winthrop Street-First Stop Auto Sales, LLC Nicol…
Issue a Letter of Non-Opposition to Original Goods contingent upon the successful negotiation of a Host Community Agreement with the Board of Selectmen
To issue a Letter of Non-Opposition to Original Goods contingent upon the successful negotiation of a Host Community Agreement with the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“motion made by M. Costello to issue a Letter of Non-Opposition to Original Goods contingent upon the successful negotiation of a Host Community Agreement with the Board of Selectmen. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
Request for Letter of Non-Opposition for Proposed Marijuana Facility A representative from Original Goods was present…
Authorize G. Schwall to enter into discussions with Original Goods and report back to the Board
To authorize G. Schwall to enter into discussions with Original Goods and report back to the Board
From the minutes
“motion made by J. Muri to authorize G. Schwall to enter into discussions with Original Goods and report back to the Board. Second by M. Costello, Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Discussion with Scott MacFaden from the Wildlands Trust Regarding Bertozzi Conservation Restriction Mr
Approve the Conservation Restriction from Judith C. Bertozzi to Wildlands Trust, Inc., in the public interest pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 184, Section 32
To approve the Conservation Restriction from Judith C. Bertozzi to Wildlands Trust, Inc., in the public interest pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 184, Section 32
The names in the minutes do not match the count (5-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to approve the Conservation Restriction from Judith C. Bertozzi to Wildlands Trust, Inc., in the public interest pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 184, Section 32. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0 / Action Item #5: Review of Job Posting for Director of Information Technology and Media **Selectmen Schwall recused himself from the discussion J..” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
Approve the posting of the Director of Information Technology and Media job description and authorize Selectman Muri to move forward with the application, interview and selection process, in conjunction with Personnel Bo
To approve the posting of the Director of Information Technology and Media job description and authorize Selectman Muri to move forward with the application, interview and selection process, in conjunction with Personnel Board Chairman, Dave Scanlon
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to approve the posting of the Director of Information Technology and Media job description and authorize Selectman Muri to move forward with the application, interview and selection process, in conjunction with Personnel Board Chairman, Dave Scanlon. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Schwall recused himself..” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
Review of Job Posting for Director of Information Technology and Media **Selectmen Schwall recused himself from the d…
Amend previous motion and to add, third party to the interview process to be announced later
To amend previous motion and to add, third party to the interview process to be announced later
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to amend previous motion and to add, third party to the interview process to be announced later. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Schwall recused himself..” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
Approval of Junk Dealer’s Licenses Junk Dealer’s licenses are valid from May | — April 30 and must be renewed yearly
Approve the following Junk Dealer’s Licenses. All licenses are effective from May 1, 2019 — April 20, 2020
To approve the following Junk Dealer’s Licenses. All licenses are effective from May 1, 2019 — April 20, 2020
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the following Junk Dealer’s Licenses. All licenses are effective from May 1, 2019 — April 20, 2020. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approval of Snow Related Invoices as Submitted by Highway
Approve payment of invoices submitted by the Highway Department in the amount of $24,965.50, second by G. Schwall
To approve payment of invoices submitted by the Highway Department in the amount of $24,965.50, second by G. Schwall
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve payment of invoices submitted by the Highway Department in the amount of $24,965.50, second by G. Schwall. Vote 4-0 Costello abstained Discussion: The deficit balance in the Snow & Ice Account is now $32,921..” (Motion: Perry)
Schedule the Public Hearing for April 15"
To schedule the Public Hearing for April 15"
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Reschedule Public Hearing for ABCC Change of Premises Amendment for MFB Foods d/b/a Rehoboth House of Pizza from Monday, April 15 to April 16 At the March 18" meeting it was voted to schedule the Public Hearing for April 15"..”
Reschedule Public Hearing for ABCC Change of Premises Amendment for MFB Foods d/b/a Rehoboth House of Pizza from Mond…
Amend March 18" vote and schedule Tuesday, April 16 for the Public Hearing for the ABCC Change of Premises Amendment for MFB Foods d/b/a Rehoboth House of Pizza, second by M. Costello
To amend March 18" vote and schedule Tuesday, April 16 for the Public Hearing for the ABCC Change of Premises Amendment for MFB Foods d/b/a Rehoboth House of Pizza, second by M. Costello
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to amend March 18" vote and schedule Tuesday, April 16 for the Public Hearing for the ABCC Change of Premises Amendment for MFB Foods d/b/a Rehoboth House of Pizza, second by M. Costello, Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall)
Reserve Fund Transfer: Board of Health Health Agent’s vehicle required extensive repair work which depleted the R&M line
Approve the Board of Health Reserve Transfer in the amount of $707.00 to be transferred into line 015113-52430-Vehicle R&M
To approve the Board of Health Reserve Transfer in the amount of $707.00 to be transferred into line 015113-52430-Vehicle R&M
From the minutes
“G, Schwall motion to approve the Board of Health Reserve Transfer in the amount of $707.00 to be transferred into line 015113-52430-Vehicle R&M. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Request to Accept Donation
Approve donation from Big Lots of Swansea of a living room set (sofa/loveseat and recliner chair) to the COA
To approve donation from Big Lots of Swansea of a living room set (sofa/loveseat and recliner chair) to the COA
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve donation from Big Lots of Swansea of a living room set (sofa/loveseat and recliner chair) to the COA. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Approval of Junk Dealer’s Licenses Junk Dealer’s licenses are valid from May | — April 30 and must be renewed yearly
Approve the following budget amendment for the Board of Selectmen, second by G. Schwall
To approve the following budget amendment for the Board of Selectmen, second by G. Schwall
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the following budget amendment for the Board of Selectmen, second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)
Approve the following budget amendment for the Board of Selectmen, second by G, Schwall
To approve the following budget amendment for the Board of Selectmen, second by G, Schwall
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the following budget amendment for the Board of Selectmen, second by G, Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)
The Board support Dr. Hermance in his efforts to move forward with the watershed issues and the Palmer River and to allow J. Muri to work with the Water Commission Board as well
That the Board support Dr. Hermance in his efforts to move forward with the watershed issues and the Palmer River and to allow J. Muri to work with the Water Commission Board as well
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion that the Board support Dr. Hermance in his efforts to move forward with the watershed issues and the Palmer River and to allow J. Muri to work with the Water Commission Board as well. Second by G. Schwall, Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Schwall)
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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