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February 24, 2025
16 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
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Enter Executive Session at 6:05 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21(a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract ne
To enter Executive Session at 6:05 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §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 — Discussion
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 Johnson, it was voted to enter Executive Session at 6:05 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §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 — Discussion: ..” (Motion: Solas)
Ratify the Warrant for 2/18: Payroll $163,635.41; Withholdings $40,784.42; Warrant $5,804,850.22; Refund Warrant $6,437.29; motion to approve
Ratify the Warrant for 2/18: Payroll $163,635.41; Withholdings $40,784.42; Warrant $5,804,850.22; Refund Warrant $6,437.29; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- Ratify the Warrant for 2/18: Payroll $163,635.41; Withholdings $40,784.42; Warrant $5,804,850.22; Refund Warrant $6,437.29; motion to approve. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
For February 24, 2025: Payroll $144,980.73; Withholdings $46,244.43; Warrant $163,704.92; motion to approve
For February 24, 2025: Payroll $144,980.73; Withholdings $46,244.43; Warrant $163,704.92; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- for February 24, 2025: Payroll $144,980.73; Withholdings $46,244.43; Warrant $163,704.92; motion to approve. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve Regular Minutes for 2/3/2025
To approve Regular Minutes for 2/3/2025
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Regular Minutes for 2/3/2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Regular Minutes for 2/10/2025; motion to approve
Regular Minutes for 2/10/2025; motion to approve
From the minutes
“G. Solas- Regular Minutes for 2/10/2025; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Discussion: Accessory Dwelling Units ADU) Article for Spring 2025 Town Meetin, with possible action
Approve and submit the Article, as written by Town Counsel, for the zoning amendment bylaw for accessory dwelling units
To approve and submit the Article, as written by Town Counsel, for the zoning amendment bylaw for accessory dwelling units
From the minutes
“D. Pereira- motion to approve and submit the Article, as written by Town Counsel, for the zoning amendment bylaw for accessory dwelling units. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Johnson)
Discussion: Talent Bank Policy & Procedure, with possible action
Vote to approve the submitted policy and procedure for Talent Bank forms, effective immediately
To vote to approve the submitted policy and procedure for Talent Bank forms, effective immediately
From the minutes
“D. Pereira- motion to vote to approve the submitted policy and procedure for Talent Bank forms, effective immediately. Second by R. johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pereira)
Vote to Approve and Sign the Rehoboth Firemen’s Annual Ball Letter
Approve and sign the annual Firemen’s Ball Letter
To approve and sign the annual Firemen’s Ball Letter
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve and sign the annual Firemen’s Ball Letter. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve the Amendment to the Service Agreement Between Good Energy, L.P. & Town of Rehoboth
Is to vote to approve the service amendment agreement between Good Energy, L.P. and the Town of Rehoboth and, further, to allow the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
Is to vote to approve the service amendment agreement between Good Energy, L.P. and the Town of Rehoboth and, further, to allow the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion is to vote to approve the service amendment agreement between Good Energy, L.P. and the Town of Rehoboth and, further, to allow the Town Administrator to sign the agreement. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve the Amendment to the Service Agreement Between Good Energy, L.P. & Town of Rehoboth G. Solas- motion …
Appoint Wiliam Karalis as an associate member to the ZBA, effective 2/24/2025 to 6/30/2025
To appoint Wiliam Karalis as an associate member to the ZBA, effective 2/24/2025 to 6/30/2025
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Pereira
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- vote to appoint Wiliam Karalis as an associate member to the ZBA, effective 2/24/2025 to 6/30/2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Pereira abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Appoint Linda McHugh as member to the Agricultural Commission, effective 2/24/2025 to 6/30/2028
To appoint Linda McHugh as member to the Agricultural Commission, effective 2/24/2025 to 6/30/2028
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- vote to appoint Linda McHugh as member to the Agricultural Commission, effective 2/24/2025 to 6/30/2028. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve & Sign Grant of Conservation Restriction for 11 Agricultural Avenue- Steven S. and Maria R. Cushman t…
Approve and sign the request of a Conservation Restriction from Steven S. and Maria R Cushman to the Rehoboth Land Trust, Inc., pursuant to MGL Sec 32 Chapter 184 for 11 Agricultural Avenue
To approve and sign the request of a Conservation Restriction from Steven S. and Maria R Cushman to the Rehoboth Land Trust, Inc., pursuant to MGL Sec 32 Chapter 184 for 11 Agricultural Avenue
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas vote to approve and sign the request of a Conservation Restriction from Steven S. and Maria R Cushman to the Rehoboth Land Trust, Inc., pursuant to MGL Sec 32 Chapter 184 for 11 Agricultural Avenue. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Snow Removal Deficit of $49,806
Approve the deficit of $49,806.00 for the Snow Removal account and to authorize the accountant to proceed with processing payments to contractors/vendors
To approve the deficit of $49,806.00 for the Snow Removal account and to authorize the accountant to proceed with processing payments to contractors/vendors
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve the deficit of $49,806.00 for the Snow Removal account and to authorize the accountant to proceed with processing payments to contractors/vendors. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
7:30PM Public Hearing-Pole Location at 12 Turner Court At-7:30 PM, Chaitraan Vadnais stated this is a petition from N…
And seconded by Selectman Solas
And seconded by Selectman Solas
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mills and seconded by Selectman Solas. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills)
And seconded by D. Pereira
And seconded by D. Pereira
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Solas, and seconded by D. Pereira. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas)
Approve the petition for a new underground cable, at 12 Turner Court, per MGL Chapter 166 Sec 22. The Chair amended the motion to incorporate the stipulation set by the Board having to do with the use of flowable fill an
To approve the petition for a new underground cable, at 12 Turner Court, per MGL Chapter 166 Sec 22. The Chair amended the motion to incorporate the stipulation set by the Board having to do with the use of flowable fill and:repairing the lawn
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve the petition for a new underground cable, at 12 Turner Court, per MGL Chapter 166 Sec 22. The Chair amended the motion to incorporate the stipulation set by the Board having to do with the use of flowable fill and:repairing the lawn. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: 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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