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May 15, 2023
16 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., George Solas, Michael P. Deignan, Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr., Robert Johnson II
Absent: None
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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
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; (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
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Frederick “Skip” Vadnais, Jr., Selectman Leonard Mills, Jr., Selectman George Solas, Sr., Selectmen Michael P. Deignan, Selectman Robert Johnson Il and Town Administrator Deborah Arruda At 6:36 PM the Board 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; (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..”
Approve the Warrant for the week of May 15, 2023: 23-46B Payroll $171,826.33; 23- 45A Withholdings $33,990.23; 23-45 Warrant $4,565,063.08
To approve the Warrant for the week of May 15, 2023: 23-46B Payroll $171,826.33; 23- 45A Withholdings $33,990.23; 23-45 Warrant $4,565,063.08
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Warrant for the week of May 15, 2023: 23-46B Payroll $171,826.33; 23- 45A Withholdings $33,990.23; 23-45 Warrant $4,565,063.08. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve ARPA-Bristol County Projects: Radio Upgrades, PFAS Remediation & Testing, and Bulk Water Purchase Sue…
Approve the ARPA-Bristol County Projects for the Radio Upgrades for $136,918.61; PFAS Remediation & Testing for $644,000.00 and Bulk Water Purchase for the COA for $40,440.00, as presented by our Interim Finance & Compli
To approve the ARPA-Bristol County Projects for the Radio Upgrades for $136,918.61; PFAS Remediation & Testing for $644,000.00 and Bulk Water Purchase for the COA for $40,440.00, as presented by our Interim Finance & Compliance Director
From the minutes
“M. Deignan- motion to approve the ARPA-Bristol County Projects for the Radio Upgrades for $136,918.61; PFAS Remediation & Testing for $644,000.00 and Bulk Water Purchase for the COA for $40,440.00, as presented by our Interim Finance & Compliance Director. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
7:15p Public Hearing for Kennel Permit-Bettencourt- 100 Simmons Street Paul and Bonnie Bettencourt of 100 Simmons Str…
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
Yes: Deignan, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“M. Deignan- motion to open the Public Hearing. Second by G. Solas. Roll call: Vadnais, aye; Deignan, aye; Solas, aye. Vote 3-0 Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
Approve Personal Kennel Permit for Paul & Bonnie Bettencourt of 100 Simmons Street, effective May 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024. Deignan
To approve Personal Kennel Permit for Paul & Bonnie Bettencourt of 100 Simmons Street, effective May 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024. Deignan
The names in the minutes do not match the count (3-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Personal Kennel Permit for Paul & Bonnie Bettencourt of 100 Simmons Street, effective May 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024. Deignan. Vote 3-0 Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Solas)
Vote to Approve Nomination for the GATRA Representative-Richard Panofsk
Nominate Richard Panofsky as Rehoboth’s Representative to the GATRA Board
To nominate Richard Panofsky as Rehoboth’s Representative to the GATRA Board
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to nominate Richard Panofsky as Rehoboth’s Representative to the GATRA Board. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve the Comcast Franchise Fees for first quarter of 2023 for the amount of $60,182.46
To approve the Comcast Franchise Fees for first quarter of 2023 for the amount of $60,182.46
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Comcast Franchise Fees for first quarter of 2023 for the amount of $60,182.46. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for: Holy Ghost Brother Hood-43 Broad Street, James Hoyt, Jr., Boys & Girls C…
Approve One Day Liquor License for Holy Ghost Brotherhood, 43 Broad Street for June 6, 2023 from 6 PM to midnight
To approve One Day Liquor License for Holy Ghost Brotherhood, 43 Broad Street for June 6, 2023 from 6 PM to midnight
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve One Day Liquor License for Holy Ghost Brotherhood, 43 Broad Street for June 6, 2023 from 6 PM to midnight. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve One Day Liquor License for James Hoyt, Jr., Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, 205 Winthrop Street for June 15, 2023 from 4 PM to 9 PM
To approve One Day Liquor License for James Hoyt, Jr., Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, 205 Winthrop Street for June 15, 2023 from 4 PM to 9 PM
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve One Day Liquor License for James Hoyt, Jr., Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, 205 Winthrop Street for June 15, 2023 from 4 PM to 9 PM. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve One Day Liquor License for Robert Lockhart, Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. for July 29, 2023 from 12 PM to 8 PM and September 16, 2023 from 12 PM to 8 PM. Firing Range will be closed during the sale of alco
To approve One Day Liquor License for Robert Lockhart, Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. for July 29, 2023 from 12 PM to 8 PM and September 16, 2023 from 12 PM to 8 PM. Firing Range will be closed during the sale of alcoholic beverages
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve One Day Liquor License for Robert Lockhart, Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. for July 29, 2023 from 12 PM to 8 PM and September 16, 2023 from 12 PM to 8 PM. Firing Range will be closed during the sale of alcoholic beverages. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
7:45 Public Hearing for Kennel Permit-Fisk-599 Tremont Street Nicole Fisk is asking for the Boards’ approval for her …
Open the Public Hearing
To Open the Public Hearing
Yes: Deignan, Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to Open the Public Hearing. Second by L. Mills. Roll call: Deignan, aye; Vadnais, aye; Mills, aye; Solas, aye. Vote: 4-0 Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
7:15p Public Hearing for Kennel Permit-Bettencourt- 100 Simmons Street Paul and Bonnie Bettencourt of 100 Simmons Str…
Close the Public Hearing
To Close the Public Hearing
Yes: Deignan, Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to Close the Public Hearing. Second by M. Deignan. Roll call: Deignan, aye; Vadnais, aye; Milis, aye; Solas, aye, Vote: 4-0 Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve Personal Kennel Permit for Nicole Fisk of S99 Tremont Street, effective May 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024
To approve Personal Kennel Permit for Nicole Fisk of S99 Tremont Street, effective May 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024
Yes: Deignan, Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Personal Kennel Permit for Nicole Fisk of S99 Tremont Street, effective May 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0 Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Discussion Re: Chairman of Board of Selectmen to be Voted as Member of the Board of Human Services & Community Health…
Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to be a full voting member of the Board of Human Services & Community Health and to have the authorization to delegate the voting rights to a designee in his absence
To authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to be a full voting member of the Board of Human Services & Community Health and to have the authorization to delegate the voting rights to a designee in his absence
From the minutes
“M. Deignan- motion to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to be a full voting member of the Board of Human Services & Community Health and to have the authorization to delegate the voting rights to a designee in his absence. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Shayna Bennett as the Administrative Assistant in the Police Department
Approve Shayna Bennett, Administrative Assistant to the Police Dept, effective May 15, 2023
To approve Shayna Bennett, Administrative Assistant to the Police Dept, effective May 15, 2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Shayna Bennett, Administrative Assistant to the Police Dept, effective May 15, 2023. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 8:36 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 8:36 PM
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to adjourn the Regular Session at 8:36 PM. Second by Selectman L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
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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