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April 28, 2025
11 recorded votes, 3 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
Enter Executive Session at 6:01 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 304A, §21(a) (1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the
To enter Executive Session at 6:01 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 304A, §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
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Frederick “Skip” Vadnais, Jr., Selectman Leonard Mills, Jr., Selectman George Solas, Selectman Robert Johnson II, Selectman David J. Pereira Il and Town Administrator Deborah Arruda Ona motion made by Selectman Solas, seconded by Selectman Johnson, it was voted to enter Executive Session at 6:01 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 304A, §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..”
Ratify the Warrant for April 21, 2025: Payroll $157,991.77; Withholdings $40,704.54; Warrant $130,035.85; motion to approve
To ratify the Warrant for April 21, 2025: Payroll $157,991.77; Withholdings $40,704.54; Warrant $130,035.85; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- vote to ratify the Warrant for April 21, 2025: Payroll $157,991.77; Withholdings $40,704.54; Warrant $130,035.85; motion to approve. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Te approve Warrant for April 28, 2025: Payroll $153,358.57; Withholdings $172,807.56; Warrant $64,688.32; motion to approve
Te approve Warrant for April 28, 2025: Payroll $153,358.57; Withholdings $172,807.56; Warrant $64,688.32; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- te approve Warrant for April 28, 2025: Payroll $153,358.57; Withholdings $172,807.56; Warrant $64,688.32; motion to approve. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
The Regular Meeting Minutes for 3/31/2025 and 4/7/2025; motion to approve
The Regular Meeting Minutes for 3/31/2025 and 4/7/2025; motion to approve
From the minutes
“G. Solas- The Regular Meeting Minutes for 3/31/2025 and 4/7/2025; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Seasonal Workers for Building Maintenance Dept-David Pineo and Ryan Stewart
Approve the hiring of David Pineo as a Seasonal Worker, effective May 5, 2025 through November 5, 2025 and Ryan Stewart effective May 7, 2025 through November 7, 2025
To approve the hiring of David Pineo as a Seasonal Worker, effective May 5, 2025 through November 5, 2025 and Ryan Stewart effective May 7, 2025 through November 7, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by L. Mills- vote to approve the hiring of David Pineo as a Seasonal Worker, effective May 5, 2025 through November 5, 2025 and Ryan Stewart effective May 7, 2025 through November 7, 2025. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Vote to Appoint Paul Costa — Records Access Officer-Assessor’s Office
Appoint Paul Costa as Records Access Officer-Assessors’ Office, effective 4/28/2025 to indefinite
To appoint Paul Costa as Records Access Officer-Assessors’ Office, effective 4/28/2025 to indefinite
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to appoint Paul Costa as Records Access Officer-Assessors’ Office, effective 4/28/2025 to indefinite. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve the placement of signs as listed for the Annual Crafters’ Marketplace, on October 18th 2025, sponsored by the Carpenter Museum; signs to be removed within 24 hours after the event
To approve the placement of signs as listed for the Annual Crafters’ Marketplace, on October 18th 2025, sponsored by the Carpenter Museum; signs to be removed within 24 hours after the event
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- vote to approve the placement of signs as listed for the Annual Crafters’ Marketplace, on October 18th 2025, sponsored by the Carpenter Museum; signs to be removed within 24 hours after the event. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
7:30 Public Hearing for National Grid/Verizon Pole Placements on Fairview Avenue
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by L. Mill to open the public hearing. Second by D. Pereira. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Pereira)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by R. Johnson to close the public hearing. Second by L. Mills. Roll call: Mills, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye; Vadnais, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Motion to approved the application, as amended made by G. Solas. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn made Dy Selectman Solas. Second by Selectman Johnson, at 7:41 PM. Vote 5-0.” (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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