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January 6, 2025
10 recorded votes, 4 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
Every vote, in order
Ratify the Warrant for December 23, 2024: Payroll $165,365.14; Withholdings $42,506.82; Warrant $54,046.73; Refund Warrant $3,659.53; motion to approve
Ratify the Warrant for December 23, 2024: Payroll $165,365.14; Withholdings $42,506.82; Warrant $54,046.73; Refund Warrant $3,659.53; motion to approve
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- ratify the Warrant for December 23, 2024: Payroll $165,365.14; Withholdings $42,506.82; Warrant $54,046.73; Refund Warrant $3,659.53; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Ratify the Warrant for December 30, 2024: Payroll $138,824.94; Withholdings $167,914.06; Warrant $319,224.35; Veterans Warrant $3,372.99; motion to approve
Ratify the Warrant for December 30, 2024: Payroll $138,824.94; Withholdings $167,914.06; Warrant $319,224.35; Veterans Warrant $3,372.99; motion to approve
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- ratify the Warrant for December 30, 2024: Payroll $138,824.94; Withholdings $167,914.06; Warrant $319,224.35; Veterans Warrant $3,372.99; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve the Warrant for January 6, 2025: Payroll $162,867.77; Withholdings $36,673.65; Warrant $41,807.77; motion to approve
Approve the Warrant for January 6, 2025: Payroll $162,867.77; Withholdings $36,673.65; Warrant $41,807.77; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- approve the Warrant for January 6, 2025: Payroll $162,867.77; Withholdings $36,673.65; Warrant $41,807.77; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Regular minutes for 12/9/2024 to approve
Regular minutes for 12/9/2024 to approve
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- Regular minutes for 12/9/2024 to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Discussion Regarding Tranquil Lake Nursery, Inc
Approve the request by Tranquil Lake Nursery, Inc. to install a well and irrigation system to the Preserve Farm Land and, to request the Town Administrator to prepare a letter of such approval by the Board
To approve the request by Tranquil Lake Nursery, Inc. to install a well and irrigation system to the Preserve Farm Land and, to request the Town Administrator to prepare a letter of such approval by the Board
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- vote to approve the request by Tranquil Lake Nursery, Inc. to install a well and irrigation system to the Preserve Farm Land and, to request the Town Administrator to prepare a letter of such approval by the Board- Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Because things change and Selectmen change, it’s best to keep the permit every year. It’s important that the permit gets done every year so it’s not overlooked. Amended motion by L Mills - Vote to approve and sign the 20
Because things change and Selectmen change, it’s best to keep the permit every year. It’s important that the permit gets done every year so it’s not overlooked. Amended motion by L Mills - Vote to approve and sign the 2025 Underground Gas Storage Permit Renewal form and, further to waive the $10 fee
From the minutes
“Chairman Vadnais- because things change and Selectmen change, it’s best to keep the permit every year. It’s important that the permit gets done every year so it’s not overlooked. Amended motion by L Mills - Vote to approve and sign the 2025 Underground Gas Storage Permit Renewal form and, further to waive the $10 fee. Second by R. Jonhson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Johnson)
Approve new hire Michelle DeSousa, as the Accounting Assistant, effective Tuesday January 7th, 2025
To approve new hire Michelle DeSousa, as the Accounting Assistant, effective Tuesday January 7th, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- vote to approve new hire Michelle DeSousa, as the Accounting Assistant, effective Tuesday January 7th, 2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Appoint Jean Alden, as the Assistant Tax Collector, effective 1/13/2025- 6/30/2025
To appoint Jean Alden, as the Assistant Tax Collector, effective 1/13/2025- 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- vote to appoint Jean Alden, as the Assistant Tax Collector, effective 1/13/2025- 6/30/2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License’ for Michael Sherman of Trinity Solar LLC, effective 1/6/2025 to 12/31/2025
To approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License’ for Michael Sherman of Trinity Solar LLC, effective 1/6/2025 to 12/31/2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- vote to approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License’ for Michael Sherman of Trinity Solar LLC, effective 1/6/2025 to 12/31/2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
And seconded by Selectman Solas, at 7:27 PM
And seconded by Selectman Solas, at 7:27 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn made by Selectman Johnson, and seconded by Selectman Solas, at 7:27 PM. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: 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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