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March 23, 2020
17 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
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract n
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel
From the minutes
“Deborah Arruda, Interim Town Administrator, took notes from home, per Chairman At 6:00 PM it was voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Roll Call Vote: Schwall, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Muri, aye. Vote 4-0.”
Approve the Warrant as read
To approve the Warrant as read
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the Warrant as read. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Vadnais)
Approve the minutes for the June 17" meeting
To approve the minutes for the June 17" meeting
Yes: Costello, Muri, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Perry
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to approve the minutes for the June 17" meeting. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0 Perry abstained..” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Costello)
Approve the minutes for July 22" meeting with corrections
To approve the minutes for July 22" meeting with corrections
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to approve the minutes for July 22" meeting with corrections. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello)
Approve the minutes from the August 5" meeting
To approve the minutes from the August 5" meeting
Yes: Costello, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Muri
From the minutes
“D, Perry motion to approve the minutes from the August 5" meeting. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 4-0 Muri abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Vadnais)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Taskforce Update G. Schwall read a letter to the public outlining the week’s events from 3/16-…
Direct all committees/boards to send meeting requests to BOS office to schedule/review/prioritize
To direct all committees/boards to send meeting requests to BOS office to schedule/review/prioritize
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to direct all committees/boards to send meeting requests to BOS office to schedule/review/prioritize. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Approve the plan put in place by the COVID-19 Taskforce and allow Interim Town Administrator to implement work schedule with Town Hall employees
To approve the plan put in place by the COVID-19 Taskforce and allow Interim Town Administrator to implement work schedule with Town Hall employees
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the plan put in place by the COVID-19 Taskforce and allow Interim Town Administrator to implement work schedule with Town Hall employees. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Vadnais)
7: Hearing
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to open the public hearing. Second by J. Muri. Roll Call Vote: Schwall, aye; Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Muri, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Muri)
7: Hearing M. Costello motion to open the public hearing
Continue public hearing for National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to April 6, 2020
To continue public hearing for National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to April 6, 2020
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to continue public hearing for National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to April 6, 2020. Second by D. Perry. Roll Call Vote: Schwall, aye; Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Muri, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
7: Hearing
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to open the public hearing. Second by J. Muri. Roll Call Vote: Schwall, aye; Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Muri, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Muri)
7: Hearing M. Costello motion to open the public hearing
Continue public hearing for Quality Auto Sales of Rehoboth, LLC dba Auto Sales of Rehoboth to April 6, 2020
To continue public hearing for Quality Auto Sales of Rehoboth, LLC dba Auto Sales of Rehoboth to April 6, 2020
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to continue public hearing for Quality Auto Sales of Rehoboth, LLC dba Auto Sales of Rehoboth to April 6, 2020. Second by M. Costello. Roll Call Vote: Schwall, aye; Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Muri, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Vote to hire Temporary Case Worker to Support Town Nurse Town Nurse, Jaime Conlon, approached the Chair expressing he…
Approve a temporary case manager position, reporting to the Town Nurse. The case manager would be utilized as needed and paid an hourly rate commensurate with candidate’s experience and professional status
To approve a temporary case manager position, reporting to the Town Nurse. The case manager would be utilized as needed and paid an hourly rate commensurate with candidate’s experience and professional status
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve a temporary case manager position, reporting to the Town Nurse. The case manager would be utilized as needed and paid an hourly rate commensurate with candidate’s experience and professional status. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Vadnais)
Vote to Change Date of STM and ATM Town Meeting is currently scheduled for May 12". As of this time the school buildi…
Schedule the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting to June 16, 2020; with a second session, if necessary, to be held on June 23, 2020
To schedule the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting to June 16, 2020; with a second session, if necessary, to be held on June 23, 2020
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to schedule the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting to June 16, 2020; with a second session, if necessary, to be held on June 23, 2020. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Vadnais)
Vote to Authorize Town Counsel to Petition Court to Postpone Annual Town Election The Annual Town Election is current…
Move the annual election to June 30, 2020
To move the annual election to June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to move the annual election to June 30, 2020. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Authorize Town Counsel to prepare, file and pursue litigation, as may be necessary to postpone the annual Town election to June 30, 2020, or such other date as the Town Clerk may determine
To authorize Town Counsel to prepare, file and pursue litigation, as may be necessary to postpone the annual Town election to June 30, 2020, or such other date as the Town Clerk may determine
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to authorize Town Counsel to prepare, file and pursue litigation, as may be necessary to postpone the annual Town election to June 30, 2020, or such other date as the Town Clerk may determine. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Vadnais)
Vote on Town’s Right of First Refusal: Chapter 61B Parcel — Middlebrook Investments — ANR Lot 5
Waive the Town’s right of first refusal on ANR Lot 5 and to notify the attorney for Middlebrook Investments of the Town’s decision
To waive the Town’s right of first refusal on ANR Lot 5 and to notify the attorney for Middlebrook Investments of the Town’s decision
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to waive the Town’s right of first refusal on ANR Lot 5 and to notify the attorney for Middlebrook Investments of the Town’s decision. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Muri)
Adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:00 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:00 PM
From the minutes
“D. Perry made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:00 PM. Second by Selectmen M. Costello. Roll call vote: Perry — aye; Vadnais — aye, Costello — aye, Muri, aye; Schwall - aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
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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