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Rehoboth Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

November 29, 2021

23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., David Perry, James Muri, George Solas, Michael P. Deignan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL CHAPTER 304A, Section 21 (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract nego

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL CHAPTER 304A, Section 21 (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

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 David Perry, Selectman James Muri, Selectman George Solas, Selectmen Michael Deignan and Interim Town Administrator Deborah Arruda At 6:00 PM the Board voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL CHAPTER 304A, Section 21 (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. (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargainin.”

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Ratify the Warrant for the week of November 22, 2021: 22-22B Payroll $108,939.29; 22- 21A Withholdings $135,361.93; 22-21 Warrant $44,930.93; 22-21R Refund Warrant $27,523.21; 22-21R1 Refund Warrant $681.50; 22-21R2 Refu

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify the Warrant for the week of November 22, 2021: 22-22B Payroll $108,939.29; 22- 21A Withholdings $135,361.93; 22-21 Warrant $44,930.93; 22-21R Refund Warrant $27,523.21; 22-21R1 Refund Warrant $681.50; 22-21R2 Refund Warrant $1,179.23; 22-21V Veterans Warrant $7,479.33

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion to ratify the Warrant for the week of November 22, 2021: 22-22B Payroll $108,939.29; 22- 21A Withholdings $135,361.93; 22-21 Warrant $44,930.93; 22-21R Refund Warrant $27,523.21; 22-21R1 Refund Warrant $681.50; 22-21R2 Refund Warrant $1,179.23; 22-21V Veterans Warrant $7,479.33. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)

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Approve the Warrant for the week of November 29, 2021: 22-23B Payroll $102,927.92; 22-22A Withholdings $37,011.51; 22-22 Warrant $80,321.02

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Warrant for the week of November 29, 2021: 22-23B Payroll $102,927.92; 22-22A Withholdings $37,011.51; 22-22 Warrant $80,321.02

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion to approve the Warrant for the week of November 29, 2021: 22-23B Payroll $102,927.92; 22-22A Withholdings $37,011.51; 22-22 Warrant $80,321.02. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0 Chairman Vadnais was not in the room at the time of the vote..” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)

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Approve resubmitted Regular Meeting Minutes for July 26, 2021, as edited

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve resubmitted Regular Meeting Minutes for July 26, 2021, as edited

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion to approve resubmitted Regular Meeting Minutes for July 26, 2021, as edited. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)

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Vote on a Tentative Fall Town Meeting Date for 2022

Approve November 1, 2022 as the date for the Fall Town Meeting

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve November 1, 2022 as the date for the Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion to approve November 1, 2022 as the date for the Fall Town Meeting. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)

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Vote on a Tentative Fall Town Meeting Date for 2022 J. Muri motion to approve November 1, 2022 as the date for the Fa…

Approve the new date for Annual Town Meeting to May 14, 2022

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the new date for Annual Town Meeting to May 14, 2022

From the minutes

“M. Deignan motion to approve the new date for Annual Town Meeting to May 14, 2022. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Perry)

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Vote to Accept FY22 Body Worn Camera Grant for the Police Dept for $37,711.97 Chief Trombetta is requesting the Board…

Accept the FY22 Body Worn Camera Grant for the Police Dept for $37,711.97

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the FY22 Body Worn Camera Grant for the Police Dept for $37,711.97

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion to accept the FY22 Body Worn Camera Grant for the Police Dept for $37,711.97. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)

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Approve and establish the Community Health Service-Board of Overseers Committee

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and establish the Community Health Service-Board of Overseers Committee

From the minutes

“G. Solas motion to approve and establish the Community Health Service-Board of Overseers Committee. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Perry)

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Appoint Dr. Robert Lambe to the Community Health Service-Board of Overseers Committee, effective 11/29/21-6/30/22

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Dr. Robert Lambe to the Community Health Service-Board of Overseers Committee, effective 11/29/21-6/30/22

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion to appoint Dr. Robert Lambe to the Community Health Service-Board of Overseers Committee, effective 11/29/21-6/30/22. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)

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Appoint Dr. Bruce Thayer to the Committee Health Service-Board of Overseers Committee, effective 11/29/21-6/30/22

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Dr. Bruce Thayer to the Committee Health Service-Board of Overseers Committee, effective 11/29/21-6/30/22

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion to appoint Dr. Bruce Thayer to the Committee Health Service-Board of Overseers Committee, effective 11/29/21-6/30/22. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)

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Vote to Approve Assessor’s Administrative Aide Christine Arthurs The Board of Assessors have conducted interviews rec…

Approve Christine Arthur as the Administrative Aide for the Assessor’s Dept. pending a pre-employment physical

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Christine Arthur as the Administrative Aide for the Assessor’s Dept. pending a pre-employment physical

From the minutes

“D. Perry motion to approve Christine Arthur as the Administrative Aide for the Assessor’s Dept. pending a pre-employment physical. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)

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Vote to Approve Modifications to the Temporary Director of Finance Job Description and Contract M. Deignan spoke to t…

Approve modifications to the Director of Finance’s Job Description and Contract- effective: October 1, 2021

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve modifications to the Director of Finance’s Job Description and Contract- effective: October 1, 2021

From the minutes

“M. Deignan motion to approve modifications to the Director of Finance’s Job Description and Contract- effective: October 1, 2021. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)

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Approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement as amended, between the Town of Rehoboth and the Grear Family. Price is $940,000 not $980,000. Closing date upon Title search completions

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement as amended, between the Town of Rehoboth and the Grear Family. Price is $940,000 not $980,000. Closing date upon Title search completions

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion to approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement as amended, between the Town of Rehoboth and the Grear Family. Price is $940,000 not $980,000. Closing date upon Title search completions. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)

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Vote to Approve Auto License Renewals for 2022: Big Al’s Used Cars 329 Tremont and Street, Bay State Truck & Trailer,…

Approve the following Auto License Renewals effective 1/1/2022-12/31/2022

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the following Auto License Renewals effective 1/1/2022-12/31/2022

From the minutes

“J, Muri motion to approve the following Auto License Renewals effective 1/1/2022-12/31/2022. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)

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Approve the Common Vic 2022 License Renewals for the Following Businesses, Effective 1/1/2022-12/3 1/2022

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Common Vic 2022 License Renewals for the Following Businesses, Effective 1/1/2022-12/3 1/2022

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion to approve the Common Vic 2022 License Renewals for the Following Businesses, Effective 1/1/2022-12/3 1/2022, Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)

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Vote to Accept and Approve Foregoing Restrictions for Retreat Lots 15 and 20 at the Rehoboth Country Club - “The Fair…

Approve and sign the Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions Charges and Liens as submitted for the Rehoboth Country Club — The Fairways

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and sign the Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions Charges and Liens as submitted for the Rehoboth Country Club — The Fairways

From the minutes

“D. Perry motion to approve and sign the Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions Charges and Liens as submitted for the Rehoboth Country Club — The Fairways. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)

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Vote to Approve FEMA-4496-DR-MA-March 27, 2020 Covid-19 -Assistance for Emergency Measures Protective Measures-1/1/20…

Approve and accept the grant funds of $5003.20 form FEMA’s project Assistance for Emergency Measures Protective Measures-1/1/2021-3/3 1/2021

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and accept the grant funds of $5003.20 form FEMA’s project Assistance for Emergency Measures Protective Measures-1/1/2021-3/3 1/2021

From the minutes

“M. Deignan motion to approve and accept the grant funds of $5003.20 form FEMA’s project Assistance for Emergency Measures Protective Measures-1/1/2021-3/3 1/2021. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)

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Vote to Acknowledge Receipt of Form M from the Planning Board for 493 Winthrop Street The Planning Board is requestin…

Acknowledgement of FORM M form the Planning Board for 493 Winthrop Street

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Acknowledgement of FORM M form the Planning Board for 493 Winthrop Street

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion acknowledgement of FORM M form the Planning Board for 493 Winthrop Street. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)

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Vote to Approve Volunteer for the SHINE Program at the COA-Debora Bonin The COA is asking for the Board’s approval on…

Approve Debora Bonin as a volunteer for the SHINE program at the COA

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Debora Bonin as a volunteer for the SHINE program at the COA

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion to approve Debora Bonin as a volunteer for the SHINE program at the COA. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)

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Rescind Re-Appointment of Christopher Cooper to the CPC as Representative of the Planning Board

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To Rescind Re-Appointment of Christopher Cooper to the CPC as Representative of the Planning Board

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion to Rescind Re-Appointment of Christopher Cooper to the CPC as Representative of the Planning Board. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)

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Approve the correction of the re-appointment of Christopher Cooper to the CPC as Representative of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Preservation Council, effective 7/1/21-6/30/24

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the correction of the re-appointment of Christopher Cooper to the CPC as Representative of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Preservation Council, effective 7/1/21-6/30/24

From the minutes

“J. Muri motion: to approve the correction of the re-appointment of Christopher Cooper to the CPC as Representative of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Preservation Council, effective 7/1/21-6/30/24. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Solas)

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Vote to Ratify Approval of New Hire for the Highway Department-Erik Malaguti as Truck Driver/Laborer Mike Costello wa…

Ratify approval of the new hire for the Highway Department-Erik Malaguti as Truck Driver/Laborer and a start date of 11/29/21

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To Ratify approval of the new hire for the Highway Department-Erik Malaguti as Truck Driver/Laborer and a start date of 11/29/21

From the minutes

“D. Perry motion to Ratify approval of the new hire for the Highway Department-Erik Malaguti as Truck Driver/Laborer and a start date of 11/29/21. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)

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Adjourn the regular session at 8:43PM

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the regular session at 8:43PM

From the minutes

“M. Deignan motion to adjourn the regular session at 8:43PM. Second by J. Muri, Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)

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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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