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January 27, 2025
29 recorded votes, 8 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 January 13, 2025: Payroll $186,490.44; Withholdings $46,419.50; Warrant $80,901.62; motion to approve
Ratify the Warrant for January 13, 2025: Payroll $186,490.44; Withholdings $46,419.50; Warrant $80,901.62; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- ratify the Warrant for January 13, 2025: Payroll $186,490.44; Withholdings $46,419.50; Warrant $80,901.62; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Ratify the Warrant for January 21, 2025: Payroll $159,564.80; Withholdings $58,430.48; Warrant $359,313.99; motion to approve
Ratify the Warrant for January 21, 2025: Payroll $159,564.80; Withholdings $58,430.48; Warrant $359,313.99; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- ratify the Warrant for January 21, 2025: Payroll $159,564.80; Withholdings $58,430.48; Warrant $359,313.99; motion to approve. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Regular Minutes for 12/16/2024 and 1/06/2025 Motion by G. Soijas- Regular minutes for 12/16/2024; motion to approve. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (second: Pereira)
Regular minutes for January 6, 2025; motion to approve
Regular minutes for January 6, 2025; motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- Regular minutes for January 6, 2025; motion to approve. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Ratify New Hire Lindsey Rego-Assessor’s Office
Ratify the approval of the new hire Lindsey Rego to the Assessor’s office, as the Administrative Aide
To ratify the approval of the new hire Lindsey Rego to the Assessor’s office, as the Administrative Aide
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to ratify the approval of the new hire Lindsey Rego to the Assessor’s office, as the Administrative Aide. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
; Vote Amended Contract between TOR and Kompan, Inc
Approve the amended contract between TOR and Kompan, Inc. with the recommended changes by Town Counsel
To approve the amended contract between TOR and Kompan, Inc. with the recommended changes by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to approve the amended contract between TOR and Kompan, Inc. with the recommended changes by Town Counsel. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve Firefighters Safety Equipment Grant for $18,563.92
Is to vote to approve the Firefighters Safety Equipment Grant for the amount of $18,563.92
Is to vote to approve the Firefighters Safety Equipment Grant for the amount of $18,563.92
From the minutes
“R, Johnson- motion is to vote to approve the Firefighters Safety Equipment Grant for the amount of $18,563.92. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve Placement of Stop Signs at Hornbine Road & Baker Street ‘
Approve the recommendation from Acting Chief DiBacco and Superintendent of Highway Kevin Chace on the purchase and placernent of stop signs at the intersection of Hornbine Road and Baker Street
To approve the recommendation from Acting Chief DiBacco and Superintendent of Highway Kevin Chace on the purchase and placernent of stop signs at the intersection of Hornbine Road and Baker Street
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- Vote to approve the recommendation from Acting Chief DiBacco and Superintendent of Highway Kevin Chace on the purchase and placernent of stop signs at the intersection of Hornbine Road and Baker Street. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Renewal Contract Between TOR and Bristol Aging & Wellness, Inc
Approve the memorandum of agreement between the TOR and Bristol Aging & Wellness, Inc., effective 1/1/2025 and 12/31/2025
To approve the memorandum of agreement between the TOR and Bristol Aging & Wellness, Inc., effective 1/1/2025 and 12/31/2025
From the minutes
“Motion by D. Pereira- vote to approve the memorandum of agreement between the TOR and Bristol Aging & Wellness, Inc., effective 1/1/2025 and 12/31/2025. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Agreement Between TOR & SRPEDD for Administrative Services for Green Energy Project Reporting
Approve the agreement between TOR and SRPEDD for the Administrative Services for the 2023 Green Energy Projects; cost not to exceed $3,500. Further, to allow the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
To approve the agreement between TOR and SRPEDD for the Administrative Services for the 2023 Green Energy Projects; cost not to exceed $3,500. Further, to allow the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve the agreement between TOR and SRPEDD for the Administrative Services for the 2023 Green Energy Projects; cost not to exceed $3,500. Further, to allow the Town Administrator to sign the agreement. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Agreement Between TOR & SRPEDD for Administrative Services for Green Energy Project Reporting Motion by
Approve the funding of $17,222.34 from: the MA Board of Library -4commissioners to the Antiquarian Society, Blanding Library Services and to direct the Treasurer to deposit , ithe funds in the appropriate account
To approve the funding of $17,222.34 from: the MA Board of Library -4commissioners to the Antiquarian Society, Blanding Library Services and to direct the Treasurer to deposit , ithe funds in the appropriate account
From the minutes
“G. Solas- vote to approve the funding of $17,222.34 from: the MA Board of Library -4commissioners to the Antiquarian Society, Blanding Library Services and to direct the Treasurer to deposit , ithe funds in the appropriate account. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve Agreement Between TOR & SRPEDD for Administrative Services for Green Energy Project Reporting
Approve the 3rd disbursement of $78,312.50 to the Antiquarian Society for the library services provided to the town, and expenses
To approve the 3rd disbursement of $78,312.50 to the Antiquarian Society for the library services provided to the town, and expenses
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve the 3rd disbursement of $78,312.50 to the Antiquarian Society for the library services provided to the town, and expenses. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Ratify Approval of One Day Liquor License for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity iti
Ratify the approval of the All-Alcohol One Day Liquor License for Holy Ghost ¢4 Brotherhood of Charity, on 1/25/2025, from 6pm to 12am
To ratify the approval of the All-Alcohol One Day Liquor License for Holy Ghost ¢4 Brotherhood of Charity, on 1/25/2025, from 6pm to 12am
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- to ratify the approval of the All-Alcohol One Day Liquor License for Holy Ghost ¢4 Brotherhood of Charity, on 1/25/2025, from 6pm to 12am. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Renewal Contract Between TOR and Bristol Aging & Wellness, Inc
Approve Donna Evans as a COA Volunteer
To approve Donna Evans as a COA Volunteer
From the minutes
“Motion by D. Pereira- vote to approve Donna Evans as a COA Volunteer. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Chapter 90 Final Report for Project 24-05 for $502,866.65
Approve Chapter 90 Final Report for Project 24-05 Resurfacing Chip & Shim for $502,866.65
To approve Chapter 90 Final Report for Project 24-05 Resurfacing Chip & Shim for $502,866.65
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Milis- to approve Chapter 90 Final Report for Project 24-05 Resurfacing Chip & Shim for $502,866.65. Second, by:G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills)
2025 Livery License Renewal: St
Approve the following 2025 Livery License Renewal: St. Mary & St. Philopateer, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025
To approve the following 2025 Livery License Renewal: St. Mary & St. Philopateer, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Soias- vote to approve the following 2025 Livery License Renewal: St. Mary & St. Philopateer, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Agreement Between TOR & SRPEDD for Administrative Services for Green Energy Project Reporting
Approve the following 2025 liquor license renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025.. Plaza Pizza, . Rehoboth Baking Co. Rehoboth House of Pizza Hazelton Golf Club, LLC. Park’s Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar Pine Valley Gol
To approve the following 2025 liquor license renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025.. Plaza Pizza, . Rehoboth Baking Co. Rehoboth House of Pizza Hazelton Golf Club, LLC. Park’s Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar Pine Valley Golf Club Vinos Family Café Campfire Table & Tavern: Liquor Basket Chartley Country Liquors + Cumberland Farms Store #2314 Grape Vine Hillside Country Club Rehoboth Wine and Spirits HHCC, Ine Rehoboth American Legion Post #302 Crestwood Country Club Rehoboth Mini Mart, inc
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve the following 2025 liquor license renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025.. Plaza Pizza, . Rehoboth Baking Co. Rehoboth House of Pizza Hazelton Golf Club, LLC. Park’s Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar Pine Valley Golf Club Vinos Family Café Campfire Table & Tavern: Liquor Basket Chartley Country Liquors + Cumberland Farms Store #2314 Grape Vine Hillside Country Club Rehoboth Wine and Spirits HHCC, Ine Rehoboth American Legion Post #302 Crestwood Country Club Rehoboth Mini Mart, inc. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
2025 Liquor License Renewals: Plaza Pizza, Rehoboth Baking Co., Rehoboth House of Pizza, iAlive, Hazelton Golf Club, …
Approve Five Bridge Inn liquor license renewal, effective 1/1/2025 to ie 12/31/2025
To approve Five Bridge Inn liquor license renewal, effective 1/1/2025 to ie 12/31/2025
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Solas
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- to approve Five Bridge Inn liquor license renewal, effective 1/1/2025 to ie 12/31/2025. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0 Selectman Solas abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve iAlive
To approve iAlive
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G, Solas- motion to approve iAlive. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
2025 Common Vic License Renewals: Plaza Pizza, Rehoboth Baking Co., Rehoboth *House of Pizza, iAlive, Hazelton Golf C…
Approve the following 2025 Common Vic Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: Plaza Pizza Rehoboth Baking Co. Rehoboth House of Pizza Hazelton Golf Club, LLC. Park’s Asian Bistro and Sushi, Pine Valley Golf Club Vino
To approve the following 2025 Common Vic Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: Plaza Pizza Rehoboth Baking Co. Rehoboth House of Pizza Hazelton Golf Club, LLC. Park’s Asian Bistro and Sushi, Pine Valley Golf Club Vinos Family Café Campfire Table & Tavern Hillside Country Club Rehoboth American Legion Post #302 Crestwood Country Club Rehoboth Mirii Mart, Inc. Anawan-Oakton Grange #221 Anawan Club Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity Titon Donuts, Inc Krios Donuts Inc. China Gourmet SPCAP, Inc. Uncle Ea’s Front Porch ‘Rehoboth and Antiquarian Society
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas: vote to approve the following 2025 Common Vic Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: Plaza Pizza Rehoboth Baking Co. Rehoboth House of Pizza Hazelton Golf Club, LLC. Park’s Asian Bistro and Sushi, Pine Valley Golf Club Vinos Family Café Campfire Table & Tavern Hillside Country Club Rehoboth American Legion Post #302 Crestwood Country Club Rehoboth Mirii Mart, Inc. Anawan-Oakton Grange #221 Anawan Club Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity Titon Donuts, Inc Krios Donuts Inc. China Gourmet SPCAP, Inc. Uncle Ea’s Front Porch ‘Rehoboth and Antiquarian Society Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Motion by to approve the 2025 Common Vic renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: eoFive Bridge rin
Motion by to approve the 2025 Common Vic renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: eoFive Bridge rin
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Solas
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- Motion by to approve the 2025 Common Vic renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: eoFive Bridge rin. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0 Selectman Solas abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve Agreement Between TOR & SRPEDD for Administrative Services for Green Energy Project Reporting
Approve the 2025 Common Vic renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: iAlive
To approve the 2025 Common Vic renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: iAlive
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve the 2025 Common Vic renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: iAlive. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Public Hearing: Intent to Take by Eminent Domain “The Fairways” -Hybrid Drive & Clubhouse Way #, In addition to the r…
And seconded by R. Johnson. Roll Cail: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye
And seconded by R. Johnson. Roll Cail: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas and seconded by R. Johnson. Roll Cail: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Solas)
Close the public hearing. Roil Call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye
To close the public hearing. Roil Call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye
From the minutes
“Motion made by D. Pereira, second by L. Miils, to close the public hearing. Roil Call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pereira)
| hereby move that the Board of Selectmen acquire by eminent domain, for municipal purposes, more specifically to complete the layout and acceptance of Clubhouse Way and Hybrid Drive as public ways as authorized pursuant
| hereby move that the Board of Selectmen acquire by eminent domain, for municipal purposes, more specifically to complete the layout and acceptance of Clubhouse Way and Hybrid Drive as public ways as authorized pursuant to Article 7 of the October 1, 2024 Session of the Rehoboth Special Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all docurnents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of the following property: (1) A permanent easement for all purposes for which public ways are used in the Town of Rehoboth, including the installation and maintenance of utilities, over, in, under, through, and upon those parcels of land depicted as “Road ‘A’” and “Road ‘B’” now known as Clubhouse Way and Hybrid Drive shown on a plan of land entitled “Rehoboth County Club — The Fairways Southerly Portion of Perryville Road Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769” prepared by InSite Engineering Services, LLC dated July 12, 2021 last revised on December 1, 2021 and recorded with the Bristol North County Registry of Deeds in Plan BRek 533, Page 75 ( the “Plan’). (2) Permanent easements for drainage purposes in those parcels of land depicted as “Drain Easement” on Lots 1, 2, 3,6, 7,9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25 and ANR Lot 6, on the Plan, said drainage purposes to include, without limitation, the use of the easement premises to direct, collect, and dispose of drainage waters, wherever they may originate, and in order to facilitate such purposes, to construct, inspect repair, remove, replace, operate, and forever maintain thereon drains, pipes, detention basins aid other structures associated therewith. 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- | hereby move that the Board of Selectmen acquire by eminent domain, for municipal purposes, more specifically to complete the layout and acceptance of Clubhouse Way and Hybrid Drive as public ways as authorized pursuant to Article 7 of the October 1, 2024 Session of the Rehoboth Special Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all … operate, and forever maintain thereon drains, pipes, detention basins aid other structures associated therewith. 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 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
2025 7-Day Entertainment License Renewals: Plaza Pizza, Rehoboth Baking Co., Rehoboth House of Pizza, iAlive, Park’s …
Approve the following 2025 7-Day Entertainment Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: - . Plaza Pizza : Rehoboth Baking Co. Rehoboth House of Pizza Park’s Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar Pine Valley Golf Club Vinos Famil
To approve the following 2025 7-Day Entertainment Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: - . Plaza Pizza : Rehoboth Baking Co. Rehoboth House of Pizza Park’s Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar Pine Valley Golf Club Vinos Family Café Campfire Table & Tavern Hillside Country Club Rehoboth American Legion #302 Crestwood Country Club
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- to approve the following 2025 7-Day Entertainment Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: - . Plaza Pizza : Rehoboth Baking Co. Rehoboth House of Pizza Park’s Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar Pine Valley Golf Club Vinos Family Café Campfire Table & Tavern Hillside Country Club Rehoboth American Legion #302 Crestwood Country Club Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve Agreement Between TOR & SRPEDD for Administrative Services for Green Energy Project Reporting
Approve the following 2025 7-Day Entertainment Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: iAlive
To approve the following 2025 7-Day Entertainment Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: iAlive
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve the following 2025 7-Day Entertainment Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: iAlive. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
2025 Liquor License Renewals: Plaza Pizza, Rehoboth Baking Co., Rehoboth House of Pizza, iAlive, Hazelton Golf Club, …
Approve the following 2025 7-Day Entertainment Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: Five Bridge Inn
To approve the following 2025 7-Day Entertainment Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: Five Bridge Inn
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Solas
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- to approve the following 2025 7-Day Entertainment Renewals, effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025: Five Bridge Inn. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0 , Selectman Solas abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
And seconded by Selectman Johnson, at 8:15 PM
And seconded by Selectman Johnson, at 8:15 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn made by Selectman Solas, and seconded by Selectman Johnson, at 8:15 PM. Vote 5-0.” (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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