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September 18, 2023
10 recorded votes, 2 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or l
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; (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collect
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“At 6:10 PM the Board 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; (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collect.”
Approve the Warrant for the week of September 18, 2023: 24-12B Payroll $139,507.84; 24-11A Withholdings $38,022.20; 24-11 Warrant $370793.71
To approve the Warrant for the week of September 18, 2023: 24-12B Payroll $139,507.84; 24-11A Withholdings $38,022.20; 24-11 Warrant $370793.71
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Warrant for the week of September 18, 2023: 24-12B Payroll $139,507.84; 24-11A Withholdings $38,022.20; 24-11 Warrant $370793.71. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Public Hearing Notice RE: Order of Taking for Francelina Way, Veader Farm Road and Layla’s Way, Per MGL Ch
Postpone Public Hearing until next week
To postpone Public Hearing until next week
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to postpone Public Hearing until next week Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve the Highway Union Contract (2022-2025)
Approve and sign the Highway Union Contract as submitted by the Union, effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
To approve and sign the Highway Union Contract as submitted by the Union, effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve and sign the Highway Union Contract as submitted by the Union, effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Accept the Land Donation by Viall Farm, LLC to the Conservation Commission, Per MGL 40, Sec 8C
1 hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation by Viall Farm LLC, to the Conservation Commission, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Sec. 8C the property and buildings thereon known as 44 W
1 hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation by Viall Farm LLC, to the Conservation Commission, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Sec. 8C the property and buildings thereon known as 44 Wheaton Ave. Rehoboth, MA to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Conservation Commission. The land is shown as “Parcel A” on a plan entitled: “Definitive Subdivision of Viall Farm in Rehoboth, Massachusetts,” dated January 30, 2004 and prepared by E. Otis Dyer, R.P.L. 368 Fairview Avenue Rehoboth, MA 02769 which plan is recorded at the Bristol North County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 435, Page 9
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- 1 hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation by Viall Farm LLC, to the Conservation Commission, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Sec. 8C the property and buildings thereon known as 44 Wheaton Ave. Rehoboth, MA to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Conservation Commission. The land is shown as “Parcel A” on a plan entitled: “Definitive Subdivision of Viall Farm in Rehoboth, Massachusetts,” dated January 30, 2004 and prepared by E. Otis Dyer, R.P.L. 368 Fairview Avenue Rehoboth, MA 02769 which plan is recorded at the Bristol North County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 435, Page 9. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve the submitted listing of IT equipment for surplus with an estimated value of $13,043.42
To approve the submitted listing of IT equipment for surplus with an estimated value of $13,043.42
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the submitted listing of IT equipment for surplus with an estimated value of $13,043.42. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Chapter 90 Project Requests for Asphalt Shimming and Line Painting
Approve the Chapter 90 projects for asphalt shimming and line painting, as submitted by the Highway Dept
To approve the Chapter 90 projects for asphalt shimming and line painting, as submitted by the Highway Dept
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve the Chapter 90 projects for asphalt shimming and line painting, as submitted by the Highway Dept. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve COA Volunteers: Vincent Teixeira, Edward Donahue, and Victoria Snuffer Request received from the COA …
Approve COA Volunteers: Vincent Teixeira, Edward Donahue, and Victoria Snuffer
To approve COA Volunteers: Vincent Teixeira, Edward Donahue, and Victoria Snuffer
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve COA Volunteers: Vincent Teixeira, Edward Donahue, and Victoria Snuffer: Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve 2 Part-time Seasonal Workers for the Facilities Maintenance Dept-Alec Main and Koby Rotondo
Approve 2 Part-time Seasonal Workers, for the Facilities Maintenance Dept: Alec Main and Koby Rotondo, start date is pending results from the physicals. Both employees will work through pending budget for position
To approve 2 Part-time Seasonal Workers, for the Facilities Maintenance Dept: Alec Main and Koby Rotondo, start date is pending results from the physicals. Both employees will work through pending budget for position
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve 2 Part-time Seasonal Workers, for the Facilities Maintenance Dept: Alec Main and Koby Rotondo, start date is pending results from the physicals. Both employees will work through pending budget for position. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 7:14 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 7:14 PM
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:14 PM. Second by Selectman M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
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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