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September 16, 2024
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr., George Solas, Robert Johnson II, David J. Pereira II
Absent: None
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Enter Executive Session at 6:39 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §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 lit
To enter Executive Session at 6:39 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §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; (7) to review and approve Executive
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Solas, seconded by Selectman Pereira, it was voted to enter Executive Session at 6:39 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §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; (7) to review and approve Executive.” (Motion: Solas)
The Warrant listing for September 16, 2024: Payroll $180,943.64; Withholdings $42,158.99; Withholdings (correction) $275.23; Warrant $528,863.46; motion to approve
The Warrant listing for September 16, 2024: Payroll $180,943.64; Withholdings $42,158.99; Withholdings (correction) $275.23; Warrant $528,863.46; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- the Warrant listing for September 16, 2024: Payroll $180,943.64; Withholdings $42,158.99; Withholdings (correction) $275.23; Warrant $528,863.46; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve Regular Minutes for August 26", 2024
To approve Regular Minutes for August 26", 2024
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Regular Minutes for August 26", 2024. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote To Grant Conservation Restriction at 122 Martin Street-William H. Hollinshead III and Mary B. Hollinshead to Reh…
Approve and sign the request of a Conservation Restriction from William H. Hollinshead Ill and Mary B. Hollinshead to the Rehoboth Land Trust, Inc., pursuant to MGL Sec 32 Chapter 184
To approve and sign the request of a Conservation Restriction from William H. Hollinshead Ill and Mary B. Hollinshead to the Rehoboth Land Trust, Inc., pursuant to MGL Sec 32 Chapter 184
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve and sign the request of a Conservation Restriction from William H. Hollinshead Ill and Mary B. Hollinshead to the Rehoboth Land Trust, Inc., pursuant to MGL Sec 32 Chapter 184. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Revote: Open Space Lots A&B at Manitook Estates to the TOR-Conservation Commission
| hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation by Starlight Development, LLC, to the Conservation Commission, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Sec. 8C. of the properties and buildings the
| hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation by Starlight Development, LLC, to the Conservation Commission, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Sec. 8C. of the properties and buildings thereon known as Open Space Lots A and B off Bliss St. Rehoboth, MA to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Conservation Commission. The land is shown as “Open Space Lots A and B” on a plan entitled: “Definitive Subdivision of Manitook Estates an Affordable Housing Subdivision in Rehoboth, Massachusetts,” dated October 7, 2021 and RIM Engineering Co. Inc. 150 North Main Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 which plan is recorded at the Bristol North County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 474, Page 39
From the minutes
“G. Solas- | hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation by Starlight Development, LLC, to the Conservation Commission, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Sec. 8C. of the properties and buildings thereon known as Open Space Lots A and B off Bliss St. Rehoboth, MA to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Conservation Commission. The land is shown as “Open Space Lots A and B” on a plan entitled: “Definitive Subdivision of Manitook Estates an Affordable Housing Subdivision in Rehoboth, Massachusetts,” dated October 7, 2021 and RIM Engineering Co. Inc. 150 North Main Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 which plan is recorded at the Bristol North County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 474, Page 39. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve and Sign “Best Practice Grant” for Employee Wage and Classification Project-$30,000
Approve the Best Practice Grant for $30k and to authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents
To approve the Best Practice Grant for $30k and to authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents
From the minutes
“D. Pereira- motion to approve the Best Practice Grant for $30k and to authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve New Hire Dawn Bremilst as Office Administrator for the Highway/Facility Maintenance and Forestry Dept
Approve the new hire Dawn Bremilst as the new Office Administrator for the Highway/Facility Maintenance and Forestry Depts, pending a successful CORI and Physical
To approve the new hire Dawn Bremilst as the new Office Administrator for the Highway/Facility Maintenance and Forestry Depts, pending a successful CORI and Physical
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve the new hire Dawn Bremilst as the new Office Administrator for the Highway/Facility Maintenance and Forestry Depts, pending a successful CORI and Physical. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Approve the request made by Winterfell Development, Inc for the Roadway Layouts for Chelsea Circle and Ciana Road, located at Eastwood Estates Phase Il, and forward the request to the Planning Board for processing
To approve the request made by Winterfell Development, Inc for the Roadway Layouts for Chelsea Circle and Ciana Road, located at Eastwood Estates Phase Il, and forward the request to the Planning Board for processing
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve the request made by Winterfell Development, Inc for the Roadway Layouts for Chelsea Circle and Ciana Road, located at Eastwood Estates Phase Il, and forward the request to the Planning Board for processing. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills)
Vote to Approve COA Volunteer Richard King
Approve COA Volunteer Richard King
To approve COA Volunteer Richard King
From the minutes
“D. Pereira- vote to approve COA Volunteer Richard King. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Johnson)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 7:32 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 7:32 PM
From the minutes
“R. Johnson motioned to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:32 PM. Second by Selectman G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (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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