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January 25, 2021
13 recorded votes, 4 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 litigating position of the public body and the chair so_declares, (4) To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a sting operation
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Frederick “Skip” Vadnais, Selectman James Muri, Selectman Dave Perry, Selectman Gerry Schwall, Selectmen Michael Costello and Deborah Arruda, Interim Town Administrator At 6:00 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 litigating position of the public body and the chair so_declares, (4) To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a sting operation..”
Approve this week’s Warrant: 21-30B Payroll $104,166.37; 21-29A Withholdings $123,275.57; 21-30 Warrant $99,089.05; 21-30V Veterans Warrant $8,384.90
Approve this week’s Warrant: 21-30B Payroll $104,166.37; 21-29A Withholdings $123,275.57; 21-30 Warrant $99,089.05; 21-30V Veterans Warrant $8,384.90
Yes: Costello, Muri, Perry, VadnaisAbstained: Schwall
From the minutes
“D. Perry motioned approve this week’s Warrant: 21-30B Payroll $104,166.37; 21-29A Withholdings $123,275.57; 21-30 Warrant $99,089.05; 21-30V Veterans Warrant $8,384.90. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4- 0 Schwall abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Vote to Accept HMEP Grant This is one of the hazardous material grants that we have been successful in receiving over…
Vote to Accept HMEP Grant This is one of the hazardous material grants that we have been successful in receiving over the years
From the minutes
“ed amount was $2600, but has since the proposal that was sent in, the grant award has been increased to $5862 due to the needs that were determined by the grant application. G. Schwall vote to accept the HMEP Grant for $5862 and to allow the Chairman to sign the contract. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (second: Muri)
Vote to Accept Stanton Foundation Grant -K-9 We have been awarded the Stanton Foundati
Vote to Accept Stanton Foundation Grant -K-9 We have been awarded the Stanton Foundati
From the minutes
“on K9 Grant, which is for 3 years. We have had police dogs two times in the past and they have worked out well. M. Costello vote to accept the Stanton Foundation Grant for the K9 program and the acceptance of the $27,000 funds as well as any future funding from the grant. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (second: Muri)
Vote to Accept Resignation- Town Events Committee Members
Accept the resignation of Deborah Breckenridge from the Town Events Committee
To accept the resignation of Deborah Breckenridge from the Town Events Committee
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to accept the resignation of Deborah Breckenridge from the Town Events Committee. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Vote to Approve Agreement with National Grid -PD Building Project M. Costello has been working with National Grid to …
Accept the agreement with National Grid for the work to be performed at the Police Building for the amount of $16,100.27, and to use the sale of real estate account as the source of funds
To accept the agreement with National Grid for the work to be performed at the Police Building for the amount of $16,100.27, and to use the sale of real estate account as the source of funds
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to accept the agreement with National Grid for the work to be performed at the Police Building for the amount of $16,100.27, and to use the sale of real estate account as the source of funds. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Ratify Mike Costello’s signature on the agreement
To ratify Mike Costello’s signature on the agreement
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to ratify Mike Costello’s signature on the agreement. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
Appoint Susan Reid to the Cultural Council, however there was a typo in the effective date when the motion was read
To appoint Susan Reid to the Cultural Council, however there was a typo in the effective date when the motion was read
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Rescind Vote and Revote Cultural Council Member- Correct Term Last week the Board voted to appoint Susan Reid to the Cultural Council, however there was a typo in the effective date when the motion was read..”
Rescind Vote and Revote Cultural Council Member- Correct Term Last week the Board voted to appoint Susan Reid to the …
Rescind the appointment of Susan Reid as member of the Cultural Council, effective dates 1/19/2021-9/22/2024. J. Muri
To rescind the appointment of Susan Reid as member of the Cultural Council, effective dates 1/19/2021-9/22/2024. J. Muri
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to rescind the appointment of Susan Reid as member of the Cultural Council, effective dates 1/19/2021-9/22/2024. J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)
Appoint Susan Reid as a member of the Cultural Council, effective dates 1/19/2021- 1/19/2024
To appoint Susan Reid as a member of the Cultural Council, effective dates 1/19/2021- 1/19/2024
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to appoint Susan Reid as a member of the Cultural Council, effective dates 1/19/2021- 1/19/2024. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Vote to Approve the ABCC Annual License & Revenue Report - Under Chapter 138, Section 10A the town is required to pro…
Approve the 2020 Annual License & Revenue Report as submitted for the ABCC
To approve the 2020 Annual License & Revenue Report as submitted for the ABCC
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the 2020 Annual License & Revenue Report as submitted for the ABCC. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Vote to Approve COA Grant This is an annual grant between the Town and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, that we…
Approve grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and to have Chairman sign the contract
To approve grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and to have Chairman sign the contract
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and to have Chairman sign the contract. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Vote to Approve Agreement with National Grid -PD Building Project M. Costello has been working with National Grid to …
Accept the CESF Grant of $24,404.00 for the Police Department
To accept the CESF Grant of $24,404.00 for the Police Department
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to accept the CESF Grant of $24,404.00 for the Police Department. Second by M. Costello, Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, 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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