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July 24, 2023
35 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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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) (4) to discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a sting operation; (7) to review and approve Executive
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section §21 (a) (4) to discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a sting operation; (7) to review and approve Executive Session Minutes: 6/26/23
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., Selectman Michael P. Deignan, Selectman Robert Johnson Il and Town Administrator Deborah Arruda At 6:10 PM the Board voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section §21 (a) (4) to discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a sting operation; (7) to review and approve Executive Session Minutes: 6/26/23..”
Ratify the Warrant for the week of July 17, 2023: 24-03B Payroll $143,114.13; 24-02A Withholdings $53,908.71; 24-02 Warrant $180,269.62
To ratify the Warrant for the week of July 17, 2023: 24-03B Payroll $143,114.13; 24-02A Withholdings $53,908.71; 24-02 Warrant $180,269.62
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to ratify the Warrant for the week of July 17, 2023: 24-03B Payroll $143,114.13; 24-02A Withholdings $53,908.71; 24-02 Warrant $180,269.62; Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve the Warrant for the week of July 24, 2023: 24-04B Payroll $143,717.35; 24- 03A Withholdings $154,313.76; 24-03 Warrant $321,206.42
To approve the Warrant for the week of July 24, 2023: 24-04B Payroll $143,717.35; 24- 03A Withholdings $154,313.76; 24-03 Warrant $321,206.42
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Warrant for the week of July 24, 2023: 24-04B Payroll $143,717.35; 24- 03A Withholdings $154,313.76; 24-03 Warrant $321,206.42. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve the July 10, 2023 Regular Minutes
To approve the July 10, 2023 Regular Minutes
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the July 10, 2023 Regular Minutes. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Media & Communications Manager Ciara Kilkenn’ Sue Pimental was present to introduce Ciara Kilkenny to…
Approve Ciara Kilkenny as the Medial & Communications Manager, starting July 31, 2023
To approve Ciara Kilkenny as the Medial & Communications Manager, starting July 31, 2023
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve Ciara Kilkenny as the Medial & Communications Manager, starting July 31, 2023. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Agreement between TOR and Atty William Solomon to work on Comcast Renewal Contract Sue Pimental prese…
Approve Agreement between TOR and Atty William Solomon to work on Comcast Renewal Contract
To approve Agreement between TOR and Atty William Solomon to work on Comcast Renewal Contract
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Agreement between TOR and Atty William Solomon to work on Comcast Renewal Contract. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Approve the Utility Installation License for Eversource Gas of MA
To approve the Utility Installation License for Eversource Gas of MA
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Utility Installation License for Eversource Gas of MA. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve COA Volunteers: Rebecca Mele and Lidia Vilas Boas COA is asking for the BOS’ approval for the followi…
Approve Rebecca Mele and Lidia Vilas Boas as COA Volunteers
To approve Rebecca Mele and Lidia Vilas Boas as COA Volunteers
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Rebecca Mele and Lidia Vilas Boas as COA Volunteers. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Appoint Jeanine Achin to Historical Commission from July 24, 2023 to June 30, 2026
Appoint Jeanine Achin to Historical Commission from July 24, 2023 to June 30, 2026
To appoint Jeanine Achin to Historical Commission from July 24, 2023 to June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint Jeanine Achin to Historical Commission from July 24, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote Reappointments, see attached for the listing of names and Depts/Board/Committees Board of Selectmen Meeting Minu…
Reappoint the following carryovers from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024
To reappoint the following carryovers from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint the following carryovers from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Modify vote to remove the LeComtes (David Lecomte from Town Events Committee and Jennifer LeComte from Keep Rehoboth Beautiful) from the list and have them as “Holdovers”
Modify vote to remove the LeComtes (David Lecomte from Town Events Committee and Jennifer LeComte from Keep Rehoboth Beautiful) from the list and have them as “Holdovers”
From the minutes
“Selectman Vadnais- modify vote to remove the LeComtes (David Lecomte from Town Events Committee and Jennifer LeComte from Keep Rehoboth Beautiful) from the list and have them as “Holdovers”. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Deignan)
Reappoint carryover, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, Frederick E Vadnais, Jr, Local Emergency Planning Board (BOS Rep)
To reappoint carryover, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, Frederick E Vadnais, Jr, Local Emergency Planning Board (BOS Rep)
Yes: Deignan, Johnson, Mills, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint carryover, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, Frederick E Vadnais, Jr, Local Emergency Planning Board (BOS Rep). Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0 Selectman Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Reappoint carryover, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, Robert E Johnson, Il, Local Emergency Planning Board (ACO Rep)
To reappoint carryover, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, Robert E Johnson, Il, Local Emergency Planning Board (ACO Rep)
Yes: Deignan, Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint carryover, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, Robert E Johnson, Il, Local Emergency Planning Board (ACO Rep). Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0 Selectman Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Reappoint carryovers, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, Agricultural Commission: Arthur Gareau and Gabrielle Salisbury
To reappoint carryovers, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, Agricultural Commission: Arthur Gareau and Gabrielle Salisbury
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint carryovers, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, Agricultural Commission: Arthur Gareau and Gabrielle Salisbury. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Reappoint carryovers Community Preservation Committee- Conservation Representative: David R Evans, and Edward J Bertozzi, Jr. as Community Preservation Committee- Planning Board Representative, from July 1, 2022 to June
To reappoint carryovers Community Preservation Committee- Conservation Representative: David R Evans, and Edward J Bertozzi, Jr. as Community Preservation Committee- Planning Board Representative, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint carryovers Community Preservation Committee- Conservation Representative: David R Evans, and Edward J Bertozzi, Jr. as Community Preservation Committee- Planning Board Representative, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Reappoint carryovers, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, Personnel Board: Sandra L Marquis and Richard J Panofsky
To reappoint carryovers, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, Personnel Board: Sandra L Marquis and Richard J Panofsky
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint carryovers, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, Personnel Board: Sandra L Marquis and Richard J Panofsky. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Board of Human Services & Community Health: Brittany Bixenman, Kimberly Ciociola, Marie-Juanita DiGioia, Dr. Robert Lambe, Rachel Smith and Bruce Thayer (Dr. Thayer)
To reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Board of Human Services & Community Health: Brittany Bixenman, Kimberly Ciociola, Marie-Juanita DiGioia, Dr. Robert Lambe, Rachel Smith and Bruce Thayer (Dr. Thayer)
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Board of Human Services & Community Health: Brittany Bixenman, Kimberly Ciociola, Marie-Juanita DiGioia, Dr. Robert Lambe, Rachel Smith and Bruce Thayer (Dr. Thayer). Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 IT Committee: Reuben Fischman and Timothee J Maynard
To reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 IT Committee: Reuben Fischman and Timothee J Maynard
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 IT Committee: Reuben Fischman and Timothee J Maynard. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Gia Papa to Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee
To reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Gia Papa to Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Gia Papa to Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Motjon to reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Recreation Committee: Rose Amaral, Chip Dietrich, Lisa Halajko and Nancy Muri
Motjon to reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Recreation Committee: Rose Amaral, Chip Dietrich, Lisa Halajko and Nancy Muri
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motjon to reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Recreation Committee: Rose Amaral, Chip Dietrich, Lisa Halajko and Nancy Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas)
Reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Town Events Committee: Celeste Fournier, Elizabeth Lambert, Jennifer Lecomte, Andrew A Prata, Sr., Brenda J Prata, Lydia Tavares, Jacqueline Viveiros and Michael Viveiros
To reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Town Events Committee: Celeste Fournier, Elizabeth Lambert, Jennifer Lecomte, Andrew A Prata, Sr., Brenda J Prata, Lydia Tavares, Jacqueline Viveiros and Michael Viveiros
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Town Events Committee: Celeste Fournier, Elizabeth Lambert, Jennifer Lecomte, Andrew A Prata, Sr., Brenda J Prata, Lydia Tavares, Jacqueline Viveiros and Michael Viveiros. Second by R. Johnson. Discussion: Selectman Vadnais asked if the Prata’s resigned. Per Selectman Johnson, Andrew Prata resigned via email. S. Vadnais stated that due to the indication of resignation, the Pratas should be remove and they can later reapply. The Board voted unanimously to remove Andrew A Prata and Brenda J Prata from the list, and that Jennifer LeComte sits as a holdover. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Town Events Committee: Celeste Fournier, Elizabeth Lambert, Lydia Tavares, Jacqueline Viveiros and Michael Viveiros
To reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Town Events Committee: Celeste Fournier, Elizabeth Lambert, Lydia Tavares, Jacqueline Viveiros and Michael Viveiros
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Town Events Committee: Celeste Fournier, Elizabeth Lambert, Lydia Tavares, Jacqueline Viveiros and Michael Viveiros. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Reappoint Zoning Board of Appeals- Associate Members: Raymond Olivier and Stephen Silva, Sr., from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
To reappoint Zoning Board of Appeals- Associate Members: Raymond Olivier and Stephen Silva, Sr., from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint Zoning Board of Appeals- Associate Members: Raymond Olivier and Stephen Silva, Sr., from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, IT Committee: Anna Deignan
To reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, IT Committee: Anna Deignan
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Deignan
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, IT Committee: Anna Deignan. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0 Selectman Deignan abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Reconsider the vote on Laura Schwall, Board of Registrar
To reconsider the vote on Laura Schwall, Board of Registrar
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais- motion to reconsider the vote on Laura Schwall, Board of Registrar. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Solas)
Reappoint Laura L Schwall, Board of Registrars, from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026
To reappoint Laura L Schwall, Board of Registrars, from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint Laura L Schwall, Board of Registrars, from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Reappoint the following from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026: Matthew Kershaw, Conservation Commission; Ronald Whittemore, Council on Aging Board; Susan Ohsberg, Finance Committee- Member; Katie Eyer, Board of Health; Rach
To reappoint the following from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026: Matthew Kershaw, Conservation Commission; Ronald Whittemore, Council on Aging Board; Susan Ohsberg, Finance Committee- Member; Katie Eyer, Board of Health; Rachel Smith, Board of Health; Jason K Landry, Historical Commission; Mason Turcotte, Historical Commission; Craig R Chapman, Personnel Board; Rebecca Smith, Community Preservation Committee- Selectmen Representative; Stephen Silva, Community Preservation Committee- Housing Authority Representative
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint the following from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026: Matthew Kershaw, Conservation Commission; Ronald Whittemore, Council on Aging Board; Susan Ohsberg, Finance Committee- Member; Katie Eyer, Board of Health; Rachel Smith, Board of Health; Jason K Landry, Historical Commission; Mason Turcotte, Historical Commission; Craig R Chapman, Personnel Board; Rebecca Smith, Community Preservation Committee- Selectmen Representative; Stephen Silva, Community Preservation Committee- Housing Authority Representative. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, Agricultural Commission: Patricia Vadnais
To reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, Agricultural Commission: Patricia Vadnais
Yes: Deignan, Johnson, Mills, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, Agricultural Commission: Patricia Vadnais. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0 Selectman Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Reappoint Cornelius “Neil” Harrington, Council on Aging Board, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
To reappoint Cornelius “Neil” Harrington, Council on Aging Board, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
Yes: Deignan, Johnson, Mills, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint Cornelius “Neil” Harrington, Council on Aging Board, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Reappoint Frederick E Vadnais, Jr, Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council- BOS Representative, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
To reappoint Frederick E Vadnais, Jr, Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council- BOS Representative, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
Yes: Deignan, Johnson, Mills, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint Frederick E Vadnais, Jr, Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council- BOS Representative, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0 Selectman Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Reappoint Mary F Solas, Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council- Parks Commission Representative, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
To reappoint Mary F Solas, Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council- Parks Commission Representative, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
Yes: Deignan, Johnson, Mills, VadnaisAbstained: Solas
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to reappoint Mary F Solas, Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council- Parks Commission Representative, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4- 0 Selectman Solas abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Reappoint Antonio Oliveira, Zoning Board of Appeals, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028
To reappoint Antonio Oliveira, Zoning Board of Appeals, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint Antonio Oliveira, Zoning Board of Appeals, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve Wilcox & Barton Task Order #5 for the Drywell Projects Sue Pimental spoke to the Board regarding a ta…
Authorize the Chairman to sign Task Order #5 from Wilcox & Barton for the Drywell Project
To authorize the Chairman to sign Task Order #5 from Wilcox & Barton for the Drywell Project
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to authorize the Chairman to sign Task Order #5 from Wilcox & Barton for the Drywell Project. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Designate Robert Johnson II as ACO and Brian McKearney as Assistant ACO, per MGL Ch 140, Sec
Designate Robert Johnson II as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney as Assistant ACO and to authorize the Chair to sign the approval document from MDAR
To designate Robert Johnson II as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney as Assistant ACO and to authorize the Chair to sign the approval document from MDAR
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to designate Robert Johnson II as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney as Assistant ACO and to authorize the Chair to sign the approval document from MDAR. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 8:18 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 8:18 PM
From the minutes
“M. Deignan- motion to adjourn the Regular Session at 8:18 PM. Second by Selectman R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Johnson)
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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