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July 12, 2021
21 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., David Perry, James Muri, George Solas, Michael P. Deignan
Absent: None
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (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 p
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (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, (5) To investigate charges of criminal mis-conduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints
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 Dave Perry, Selectman James Muri, Selectman George Solas, Selectmen Michael Deignan and Interim Town Administrator Deborah Arruda At 5:30 PM it was voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (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, (5) To investigate charges of criminal mis-conduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints..”
Ratify the Warrant for June 28, 2021: 21-53B Payroll $71,310.90; 22-02B Payroll $44,450.96; 21-52A Withholdings $42,954.47; 21-53 Warrant $136,182.58; 22-01 Warrant $1,224,698.45; 21-53R Refund Warrant $25.00; 21-53R1 Re
To ratify the Warrant for June 28, 2021: 21-53B Payroll $71,310.90; 22-02B Payroll $44,450.96; 21-52A Withholdings $42,954.47; 21-53 Warrant $136,182.58; 22-01 Warrant $1,224,698.45; 21-53R Refund Warrant $25.00; 21-53R1 Refund Warrant $1,461.09
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to ratify the Warrant for June 28, 2021: 21-53B Payroll $71,310.90; 22-02B Payroll $44,450.96; 21-52A Withholdings $42,954.47; 21-53 Warrant $136,182.58; 22-01 Warrant $1,224,698.45; 21-53R Refund Warrant $25.00; 21-53R1 Refund Warrant $1,461.09. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Approve the Warrant for the week of July 12, 2021: 22-03B Payroll $109,760.84; 21-53A Withholdings $20,184.78; 22-02A Withholdings $ 13,456.54; 21-54 Warrant $189,069.31; 22-02 Warrant $34,462.04
To approve the Warrant for the week of July 12, 2021: 22-03B Payroll $109,760.84; 21-53A Withholdings $20,184.78; 22-02A Withholdings $ 13,456.54; 21-54 Warrant $189,069.31; 22-02 Warrant $34,462.04
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the Warrant for the week of July 12, 2021: 22-03B Payroll $109,760.84; 21-53A Withholdings $20,184.78; 22-02A Withholdings $ 13,456.54; 21-54 Warrant $189,069.31; 22-02 Warrant $34,462.04. second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri)
Discussion Re: Dog Day Cares in Rehoboth with Building Inspector and ACO Background: Last week Mike Deignan received …
Sweet Berry Dog Day Care is grandfathered from Special] Permitting
That Sweet Berry Dog Day Care is grandfathered from Special] Permitting
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion that Sweet Berry Dog Day Care is grandfathered from Special] Permitting. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Vote Ratification of June 7, 2021 approval of Reserve Fund Transfer for payment of $6730 to Lewis Tree Service for tr…
Approve and sign the Reserve Fund Transfer of $6730 to the Purchased Service line 012943-53850
To approve and sign the Reserve Fund Transfer of $6730 to the Purchased Service line 012943-53850
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve and sign the Reserve Fund Transfer of $6730 to the Purchased Service line 012943-53850. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0 Vadnais was not in the room at time of vote..” (Motion: Muri, second: Solas)
Approve the recommended responses from Town Counsel regarding the OML complaint filed by Mr. Patrick Higgins on 6/23/21 referencing alleged violation on agendas dated: 5/24/21, 6/1/21, 6/7/21, 6/14/21 and 6/21/21
To approve the recommended responses from Town Counsel regarding the OML complaint filed by Mr. Patrick Higgins on 6/23/21 referencing alleged violation on agendas dated: 5/24/21, 6/1/21, 6/7/21, 6/14/21 and 6/21/21
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the recommended responses from Town Counsel regarding the OML complaint filed by Mr. Patrick Higgins on 6/23/21 referencing alleged violation on agendas dated: 5/24/21, 6/1/21, 6/7/21, 6/14/21 and 6/21/21. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0 Vadnais was not in the room at time of vote..” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Vote to Accept the resignation of David Scanlon from the Personnel Board David’s appointed term ended on 6/30/21 and …
Accept the resignation of David Scanlon from the Personnel Board, effective 7/1/21
To accept the resignation of David Scanlon from the Personnel Board, effective 7/1/21
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to accept the resignation of David Scanlon from the Personnel Board, effective 7/1/21. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0 (Chairman Vadnais stepped out of the room).” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Vote Re-Appointments for Finance Committee, Conservation Commission, IT Committee, and Harvest Block Party Committee …
Re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: Conservation Commission: David Evans, 7/12/2021-6/30/2024 Matthew Habershaw, 7/12/2021-3/30/2024 Matthew Kershaw, 7/12/2021-6/30/2023 Robert Matern
To re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: Conservation Commission: David Evans, 7/12/2021-6/30/2024 Matthew Habershaw, 7/12/2021-3/30/2024 Matthew Kershaw, 7/12/2021-6/30/2023 Robert Materne, 7/12/2021-6/30/2024 Thomas B. Nicholson, 7/12/2021-6/30/2023
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: Conservation Commission: David Evans, 7/12/2021-6/30/2024 Matthew Habershaw, 7/12/2021-3/30/2024 Matthew Kershaw, 7/12/2021-6/30/2023 Robert Materne, 7/12/2021-6/30/2024 Thomas B. Nicholson, 7/12/2021-6/30/2023 Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: Harvest Block Party Committee: Cathy Edington, 7/12/2021-12/31/2021 Cornelius V. Harrington, 7/12/2021-12/3 1/2021 Suzanne Laverdiere, 7/12/2021-12
To re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: Harvest Block Party Committee: Cathy Edington, 7/12/2021-12/31/2021 Cornelius V. Harrington, 7/12/2021-12/3 1/2021 Suzanne Laverdiere, 7/12/2021-12/31/2021 Mary Beth Moriarty, 7/12/2021-12/31/2021 Raymond M. Olivier, 7/12/2021-12/31/2021 Charles Procopio, 7/12/2021-12/3 1/2021
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: Harvest Block Party Committee: Cathy Edington, 7/12/2021-12/31/2021 Cornelius V. Harrington, 7/12/2021-12/3 1/2021 Suzanne Laverdiere, 7/12/2021-12/31/2021 Mary Beth Moriarty, 7/12/2021-12/31/2021 Raymond M. Olivier, 7/12/2021-12/31/2021 Charles Procopio, 7/12/2021-12/3 1/2021 Second by M. Deignan. Vote4-0 Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: Finance Committee: Colleen Simpson 7/12/21-6/30/22 Susan McBride 7/12/21-6/30/22
To re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: Finance Committee: Colleen Simpson 7/12/21-6/30/22 Susan McBride 7/12/21-6/30/22
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: Finance Committee: Colleen Simpson 7/12/21-6/30/22 Susan McBride 7/12/21-6/30/22 Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: IT Committee: Anna Deignan, 7/12/2021-6/30/2022
To re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: IT Committee: Anna Deignan, 7/12/2021-6/30/2022
The names in the minutes do not match the count (4-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to re-appoint the following individuals with the following effective dates: IT Committee: Anna Deignan, 7/12/2021-6/30/2022 Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Selectman Deignan abstained Action Item #6: Vote to Appoint George Solas as Chair to the IT Committee Chairman Vadnais reviewed the re-appointments for IT Committee and recommends George Solas as Chair and he will work with the other members of the group to.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Vote to Appoint George Solas as Chair to the IT Committee Chairman Vadnais reviewed the re-appointments for IT Commit…
Appoint George Solas as Chair to the IT Committee, effective 7/12/2021 until June 30, 2022
To appoint George Solas as Chair to the IT Committee, effective 7/12/2021 until June 30, 2022
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to appoint George Solas as Chair to the IT Committee, effective 7/12/2021 until June 30, 2022. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)
Approve the one-day liquor licenses for Michael Malafronte at the Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club, on 7/31/21 and 9/15/21
To approve the one-day liquor licenses for Michael Malafronte at the Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club, on 7/31/21 and 9/15/21
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the one-day liquor licenses for Michael Malafronte at the Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club, on 7/31/21 and 9/15/21. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Approve the one-day liquor license for Dean Botelho for 7/17/21 at the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity
To approve the one-day liquor license for Dean Botelho for 7/17/21 at the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the one-day liquor license for Dean Botelho for 7/17/21 at the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Change the hours of operation at the Town hall once we were opened to the public
To change the hours of operation at the Town hall once we were opened to the public
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Rescind vote taken on May 24, 2021 to change Town Hall office hours to M-W 8 am-4pm, Thursday 8 am — 8pm and closed on Fridays On May 24" the Board voted to change the hours of operation at the Town hall once we were opened to the public..”
Rescind vote taken on May 24, 2021 to change Town Hall office hours to M-W 8 am-4pm, Thursday 8 am — 8pm and closed o…
To_rescind the previous vote taken on May 24, 2021 to change the hours of operation at town hall. Town hall will continue with its regularly scheduled hours of M-TH 8 am — 4pm and Friday 8 am- Noon
To_rescind the previous vote taken on May 24, 2021 to change the hours of operation at town hall. Town hall will continue with its regularly scheduled hours of M-TH 8 am — 4pm and Friday 8 am- Noon
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to_rescind the previous vote taken on May 24, 2021 to change the hours of operation at town hall. Town hall will continue with its regularly scheduled hours of M-TH 8 am — 4pm and Friday 8 am- Noon. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve the disbursement of $129,155 to the Antiquarian Society for the Blanding Library and to allow the Treasurer to forward the payment
To approve the disbursement of $129,155 to the Antiquarian Society for the Blanding Library and to allow the Treasurer to forward the payment
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the disbursement of $129,155 to the Antiquarian Society for the Blanding Library and to allow the Treasurer to forward the payment. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve Job Description for Payroll/Office Clerk-temporary position Previous discussions regarding the office…
Approve the job description for the Temporary Payroll/Office Clerk position in the Treasurer’s office
To approve the job description for the Temporary Payroll/Office Clerk position in the Treasurer’s office
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to approve the job description for the Temporary Payroll/Office Clerk position in the Treasurer’s office. Second by J. Nuri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)
Discussion with Possible Action on Francis Farm — COA proposed renovations Chairman Vadnais discussed the need to add…
Authorize the chairman to seek whatever permits and quotes necessary to demolish the two decrepit building on the Francis Farm property and follow through accordingly
To authorize the chairman to seek whatever permits and quotes necessary to demolish the two decrepit building on the Francis Farm property and follow through accordingly
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to authorize the chairman to seek whatever permits and quotes necessary to demolish the two decrepit building on the Francis Farm property and follow through accordingly. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Amend the previous action to the correct his term end date to 6/30/2024
To amend the previous action to the correct his term end date to 6/30/2024
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“pointed out that the appointment slip for Matthew Habershaw is correct and that the action item must have been a typo. The board voted to amend the previous action to the correct his term end date to 6/30/2024..”
Amend the term end date for Matthew Habershaw on the Conservation Commission to 6/30/2024
To amend the term end date for Matthew Habershaw on the Conservation Commission to 6/30/2024
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to amend the term end date for Matthew Habershaw on the Conservation Commission to 6/30/2024. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, 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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