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March 11, 2024
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., George Solas, Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr., Robert Johnson II
Absent: Michael P. Deignan
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 360A, §21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negoti
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 360A, §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 o
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Michael P. Deignan At 6:00 PM the Board voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 360A, §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 o.”
Warrant for the week of March 11, 2024: 24-37B Payroll $140,922.49; 24-36A Withholdings $33,896.90; 24-36 Warrant $203,856.88; motion to approve
Warrant for the week of March 11, 2024: 24-37B Payroll $140,922.49; 24-36A Withholdings $33,896.90; 24-36 Warrant $203,856.88; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- Warrant for the week of March 11, 2024: 24-37B Payroll $140,922.49; 24-36A Withholdings $33,896.90; 24-36 Warrant $203,856.88; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for March 4, 2024
To approve Regular Meeting Minutes for March 4, 2024
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Regular Meeting Minutes for March 4, 2024. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4- 0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Open the June 4** Warrant and accept the additional projects as presented by the Interim Finance and Compliance Director
To open the June 4** Warrant and accept the additional projects as presented by the Interim Finance and Compliance Director
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to open the June 4** Warrant and accept the additional projects as presented by the Interim Finance and Compliance Director. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Accept the motion presented by Sue Pimental
To accept the motion presented by Sue Pimental
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to accept the motion presented by Sue Pimental. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Accept the school Article, as explained by Sue Pimental, to upgrade the schools’ phone system for 911
To accept the school Article, as explained by Sue Pimental, to upgrade the schools’ phone system for 911
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to accept the school Article, as explained by Sue Pimental, to upgrade the schools’ phone system for 911. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Close the June 4th Warrant
To close the June 4th Warrant
From the minutes
“G. Solar- motion to close the June 4th Warrant. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Discussion RE: Board of Health Vacancy and Talent Bank Submissions from Trent Kellum, Benjamin Handwerger, and Tom Ca…
Appoint Tom Carcieri, to the Board of Health, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2027
To appoint Tom Carcieri, to the Board of Health, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to appoint Tom Carcieri, to the Board of Health, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2027. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Greenlock Therapeutic 2024 Road Race G. Solas- Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center will hold an annua…
Approve the Greenlock Therapeutic 2024 Road Race, as submitted, and the placement of signs
To approve the Greenlock Therapeutic 2024 Road Race, as submitted, and the placement of signs
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Greenlock Therapeutic 2024 Road Race, as submitted, and the placement of signs. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Appointments for Hornbine School-Paula Janson; COA Board-Linda Coolidge; Keep Rehoboth Beautiful-Ben …
Approve appointment of Paula Janson, to the Hornbine School Association Committee, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2027
To approve appointment of Paula Janson, to the Hornbine School Association Committee, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve appointment of Paula Janson, to the Hornbine School Association Committee, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2027. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Appoint Linda Coolidge, to the Council on Aging Board, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2027
To appoint Linda Coolidge, to the Council on Aging Board, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint Linda Coolidge, to the Council on Aging Board, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2027. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Appoint Ben Handwerger, to the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2024
To appoint Ben Handwerger, to the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint Ben Handwerger, to the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2024. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Award Police BDA Radio Bid- Bid Submissions Received _by-Industrial Communication and Electric, Inc; Clark A …
Approve the Policé BDA Radio Bid to Industrial Communications & Electronics, Inc. for $178,715.00 and, to proceed with the project
To approve the Policé BDA Radio Bid to Industrial Communications & Electronics, Inc. for $178,715.00 and, to proceed with the project
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve the Policé BDA Radio Bid to Industrial Communications & Electronics, Inc. for $178,715.00 and, to proceed with the project. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Vote to Award RFP To Sell Parcel of Land Off Martin Street-Bidder Rehoboth Station- Three Men’s Fire Association, Inc…
Award the RFP to sell the Parcel of Land, off Martin Street, to the Rehoboth Station Three Men’s Fire Association, Inc
To award the RFP to sell the Parcel of Land, off Martin Street, to the Rehoboth Station Three Men’s Fire Association, Inc
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to award the RFP to sell the Parcel of Land, off Martin Street, to the Rehoboth Station Three Men’s Fire Association, Inc. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Approve and sign the P & S between the TOR and Station Three Men’s Fire Association, Inc. for $1.00 and, further to authorize the Chair and Town Administrator to sign any documents that come forth due to this agreement
To approve and sign the P & S between the TOR and Station Three Men’s Fire Association, Inc. for $1.00 and, further to authorize the Chair and Town Administrator to sign any documents that come forth due to this agreement
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve and sign the P & S between the TOR and Station Three Men’s Fire Association, Inc. for $1.00 and, further to authorize the Chair and Town Administrator to sign any documents that come forth due to this agreement. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Renew Agreement with North Bristol County Public Nurses-Shared Services The Board welcomed Gerri Hamel
Approve and sign the renewal agreement with North Bristol County Public Nurses- Shared Services
To approve and sign the renewal agreement with North Bristol County Public Nurses- Shared Services
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve and sign the renewal agreement with North Bristol County Public Nurses- Shared Services. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“R. Johnson so moved. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Appoint Michael McBride to the Finance Committee
Appoint Michael McBride to the Finance Committee, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2024
To appoint Michael McBride to the Finance Committee, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint Michael McBride to the Finance Committee, effective 3/11/2024 to 6/30/2024. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 8:51 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 8:51 PM
From the minutes
“R. Johnson motioned to adjourn the Regular Session at 8:51 PM. Second by Selectman G. Solas Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
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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