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September 23, 2024
22 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr., George Solas, David J. Pereira II
Absent: Robert Johnson II
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Approve the Warrant for September 23, 2024: Payroll $160,489.20; Withholdings $50,018.04; Warrant $346,004.85; Refund Warrant $2,216.70
To approve the Warrant for September 23, 2024: Payroll $160,489.20; Withholdings $50,018.04; Warrant $346,004.85; Refund Warrant $2,216.70
Yes: Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Warrant for September 23, 2024: Payroll $160,489.20; Withholdings $50,018.04; Warrant $346,004.85; Refund Warrant $2,216.70. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Approve Regular Minutes for 9-9-2024
To approve Regular Minutes for 9-9-2024
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Regular Minutes for 9-9-2024. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Interview Candidate for Accounting Position-Gene Ferrari, Jr., with possible action Gene Ferrari was introduced to th…
Hire Gene Ferrari, as our Town Accountant
To hire Gene Ferrari, as our Town Accountant
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to hire Gene Ferrari, as our Town Accountant. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Approve the Grant from CZM of $87,500 and authorize the Chairman to sign the : , contract and any documents that may come before us for this grant
To approve the Grant from CZM of $87,500 and authorize the Chairman to sign the : , contract and any documents that may come before us for this grant
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Grant from CZM of $87,500 and authorize the Chairman to sign the : , contract and any documents that may come before us for this grant. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Revote: Donation of Parcel from George and Ruth Handy for the Corn Crib The vote that was previously read at our 9/9 …
| hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept a donation from George and Ruth Handy, a portion of the land and building off Anawan Street and Tremont Street, shown as “PARCEL A”, on plan of land entitled “APPROVAL NOT
| hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept a donation from George and Ruth Handy, a portion of the land and building off Anawan Street and Tremont Street, shown as “PARCEL A”, on plan of land entitled “APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN, PREPARED FOR THE TOWN OF REHOBOTH, IN REHOBOTH, MASS. A.P. 71 LOT 37 3 ANAWAN STREET & TREMONT STREET to be recorded in the Bristol North Registry of Deeds, owned by The George W. Handy, Jr. Revocable Trust-1994 and The Ruth F. Handy Revocable Trust, as authorized pursuant to Article 5 of the November 7, 2023 Rehoboth Special Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chairman, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of said property
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- | hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept a donation from George and Ruth Handy, a portion of the land and building off Anawan Street and Tremont Street, shown as “PARCEL A”, on plan of land entitled “APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN, PREPARED FOR THE TOWN OF REHOBOTH, IN REHOBOTH, MASS. A.P. 71 LOT 37 3 ANAWAN STREET & TREMONT STREET to be recorded in the Bristol North Registry of Deeds, owned by The George W. Handy, Jr. Revocable Trust-1994 and The Ruth F. Handy Revocable Trust, as authorized pursuant to Article 5 of the November 7, 2023 Rehoboth Special Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chairman, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of said property. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve and Sign “Order of Taking” for Linden Lane, Willow Way, and Primrose Lane Public Ways Board of Select…
Pursuant to the authority granted by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 79; Chapter 82, Section 24; Chapter 83, Section 4, allas amended, and Article 29 of the June 4, 2024 Session of the Annual Town Meeting, | move that
Pursuant to the authority granted by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 79; Chapter 82, Section 24; Chapter 83, Section 4, allas amended, and Article 29 of the June 4, 2024 Session of the Annual Town Meeting, | move that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Order of Taking dated September 23, 2024, as prepared by Town Counsel, and take, on behalf of the Town of Rehoboth, Linden Lane, Willow Way and Primrose Lane as public ways in the Town of Rehoboth as further described in said Order of Taking, and that the Board sign and execute the same and instruct and authorize Town Counsel to forthwith record the Order of Taking and take all necessary and warranted steps to perfect said order together with the Town Administrator as may be appropriate; and further that the Board determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the herein taking, all in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 79, Section 6, as amended, and award no damages in accordance with this determination
From the minutes
“G. Solas- Pursuant to the authority granted by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 79; Chapter 82, Section 24; Chapter 83, Section 4, allas amended, and Article 29 of the June 4, 2024 Session of the Annual Town Meeting, | move that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Order of Taking dated September 23, 2024, as prepared by Town Counsel, and take, on behalf of the Town of Rehoboth, Linden Lane, Willow Way and Primrose … take all necessary and warranted steps to perfect said order together with the Town Administrator as may be appropriate; and further that the Board determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the herein taking, all in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 79, Section 6, as amended, and award no damages in accordance with this determination. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve and Sign “Order of Taking” for Skyla Way and Kaylee Drive Public Ways These public ways were approved…
Purguant to the authority granted by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 79; Chapter 82, Section 24; Chapter 83, Section 4, all as amended, and Article 28 of the June 4, 2024 Session of the Annual Town Meeting, | move tha
Purguant to the authority granted by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 79; Chapter 82, Section 24; Chapter 83, Section 4, all as amended, and Article 28 of the June 4, 2024 Session of the Annual Town Meeting, | move that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Order of Taking dated September 23, 2024, as prepared by Town Counsel, and take, on behalf of the Town of Rehoboth, Skyla Way and Kaylee Drive as public ways in the Town of Rehoboth as further described in said Order of Taking, and that the Board sign and execute the same and instruct and authorize Town Counsel to forthwith record the Order of Taking and take ail necessary and warranted steps to perfect said order together with the Town Administrator as may be appropriate; and further that the Board determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the herein taking, all in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 79, Section 6, as amended, and award no damages in accordance with this determination
From the minutes
“G. Solas- Purguant to the authority granted by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 79; Chapter 82, Section 24; Chapter 83, Section 4, all as amended, and Article 28 of the June 4, 2024 Session of the Annual Town Meeting, | move that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Order of Taking dated September 23, 2024, as prepared by Town Counsel, and take, on behalf of the Town of Rehoboth, Skyla Way and Kaylee Drive as public … take ail necessary and warranted steps to perfect said order together with the Town Administrator as may be appropriate; and further that the Board determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the herein taking, all in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 79, Section 6, as amended, and award no damages in accordance with this determination. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Approve the MS4 Annual Report as submitted by Fuss & O’Neil in accordance to the requirements by DEP
To approve the MS4 Annual Report as submitted by Fuss & O’Neil in accordance to the requirements by DEP
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the MS4 Annual Report as submitted by Fuss & O’Neil in accordance to the requirements by DEP. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Appoint Traffic Control Unit Candidates: Joshua McKearney, Scott Sousa, Connor Heagney, Richard Pierce, and J…
Appoint the following individuals as Traffic Contro! Workers, effective 9/23/2024 to 6/30/2025: Joshua McKearney, Scott Sousa, Connor Heagney, Richard Pierce, and Jeffrey Gonsalves
To appoint the following individuals as Traffic Contro! Workers, effective 9/23/2024 to 6/30/2025: Joshua McKearney, Scott Sousa, Connor Heagney, Richard Pierce, and Jeffrey Gonsalves
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to appoint the following individuals as Traffic Contro! Workers, effective 9/23/2024 to 6/30/2025: Joshua McKearney, Scott Sousa, Connor Heagney, Richard Pierce, and Jeffrey Gonsalves. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Vote to Appoint Marc Alburn to the Rehoboth Fair Committee
Appoint Marc Alburn to the Rehoboth Fair Committee, effective 9/23/2024 to 6/30/2025
To appoint Marc Alburn to the Rehoboth Fair Committee, effective 9/23/2024 to 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint Marc Alburn to the Rehoboth Fair Committee, effective 9/23/2024 to 6/30/2025. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Vote to Appoint Marc Alburn to the Rehoboth Fair Committee G. Solas- motion to appoint Marc Alburn to the Rehoboth Fa…
Approve the updates to the contract amendment between TOR and Elizabeth Doyle as submitted, and sign the agreement
To approve the updates to the contract amendment between TOR and Elizabeth Doyle as submitted, and sign the agreement
From the minutes
“D. Pereira- motion to approve the updates to the contract amendment between TOR and Elizabeth Doyle as submitted, and sign the agreement. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Solas)
Approve the reduction to the In-Person Early Voting hours for Monday, October 21st thru Friday, October 25th, as submitted by the Town Clerk
To approve the reduction to the In-Person Early Voting hours for Monday, October 21st thru Friday, October 25th, as submitted by the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the reduction to the In-Person Early Voting hours for Monday, October 21st thru Friday, October 25th, as submitted by the Town Clerk. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
7:15PM Pole Notice Hearing: 200 Pine Street, 206 Pine Street, Slater Street, and Tremont Street At 7:15 PM the Chair …
Open the Public Hearing for 200 Pine St, 206 Pine Street, Slater Street and Tremont Street
To open the Public Hearing for 200 Pine St, 206 Pine Street, Slater Street and Tremont Street
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to open the Public Hearing for 200 Pine St, 206 Pine Street, Slater Street and Tremont Street. Second by D. Pereira. Roll call: Mills, aye; Solas, aye; Pereira, aye; Vadnais, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
7:15PM Pole Notice Hearing: 200 Pine Street, 206 Pine Street, Slater Street, and Tremont Street At 7:15 PM the Chair requested a motion to open the he
From the minutes
“Pine Street: NO Input from the public Closed hearing Roll Call The Chair seeing and hearing no one wishing to speak to 200 Pine Street, closed the public hearing for public input on 200 Pine Street. No questions from the Board. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 4-0.”
From the minutes
“. 206 Pine Street: NO input Closed hearing The Chair seeing and hearing no one wishing to speak to 206 Pine Street, closed the public session for 200 Pine Street. No questions from the Board. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 4-0.”
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to close the Public Hearing. Second by D. Pereira. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Approve the 200 Pine Street location, 206 Pine Street location and Slater Street location, Tremont Street location
To approve the 200 Pine Street location, 206 Pine Street location and Slater Street location, Tremont Street location
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the 200 Pine Street location, 206 Pine Street location and Slater Street location, Tremont Street location. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
7:30PM Public Hearing: Pursuant to Rehoboth Zoning By Law 6.5.5.1 and MGL C 40A Sec
7:30PM Public Hearing: Pursuant to Rehoboth Zoning By Law 6.5.5.1 and MGL C 40A Sec
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman G. Solas. Second by D. Pereira. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman G. Solas. Second by D. Pereira. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Approve the location on Fall River Avenue for the Off Premise sign to America Outside Advertising, LLC. and to direct the Applicant to meet with the Zoning Board of Appeals for final processing and Special Permitting and
To approve the location on Fall River Avenue for the Off Premise sign to America Outside Advertising, LLC. and to direct the Applicant to meet with the Zoning Board of Appeals for final processing and Special Permitting and appropriate fees
Yes: Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Pereira
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the location on Fall River Avenue for the Off Premise sign to America Outside Advertising, LLC. and to direct the Applicant to meet with the Zoning Board of Appeals for final processing and Special Permitting and appropriate fees. Second by L. Mills. Vote 3-0 Selectman Pereira abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Recess for 5 minutes
To recess for 5 minutes
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectman Solas to recess for 5 minutes. Second by Selectman Pereira. Vote 3-0 Selectman Vadnais stepped away to meet with our Town Counsel..” (Motion: Solas)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 7:48 PM and enter into Executive Session: MGL CHAPTER MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21(a) (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional compete
To adjourn the Regular Session at 7:48 PM and enter into Executive Session: MGL CHAPTER MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21(a) (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. (See Rights of Individuals 011 releerse.)
Yes: Mills, Pereira, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman G. Solas, and second by Selectman Mills, the Board voted to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:48 PM and enter into Executive Session: MGL CHAPTER MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21(a) (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. (See Rights of Individuals 011 releerse.) Roll Call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: 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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