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June 9, 2025
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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 6:00 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21(a) (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or lit
To enter Executive Session at 6:00 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21(a) (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
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 6:00 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21(a) (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares..” (Motion: Solas)
Warrant for June 9, 2025: Payroll $162,310.92; Withholdings $39,839.56; Warrant $378,844.59; motion to approve
Warrant for June 9, 2025: Payroll $162,310.92; Withholdings $39,839.56; Warrant $378,844.59; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- Warrant for June 9, 2025: Payroll $162,310.92; Withholdings $39,839.56; Warrant $378,844.59; motion to approve. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Accept minutes of 5/27/2025 with amendments to Warrant 25-46 amount to the correct amount of $5,785,132.47
To accept minutes of 5/27/2025 with amendments to Warrant 25-46 amount to the correct amount of $5,785,132.47
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- vote to accept minutes of 5/27/2025 with amendments to Warrant 25-46 amount to the correct amount of $5,785,132.47. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve New Hire Samantha Couto -Administrative Aide, Assessor’s Dept
Approve new hire Samantha Couto-Administrative Aide, Assessors’ office, effective June 9, 2025
To approve new hire Samantha Couto-Administrative Aide, Assessors’ office, effective June 9, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve new hire Samantha Couto-Administrative Aide, Assessors’ office, effective June 9, 2025. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve New Hire Samantha Couto -Administrative Aide, Assessor’s Dept
From the minutes
“Action item (2) Vote to Approve and Sign MassDOT Event Notification form for the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity August Feast Procession Motion by 6, Solas- vote to approve and sign the MassDOT Event Notification form for the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity Feast to be held on August 16th (2 processions, 2 pm and 6 pm) and August 17th at noon. Secand by R, Johnson. Vote 5-0.”
Vote to Approve and Sign MassDOT Event Notification form for the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity August Feast Proce…
Vote to Approve and Sign MassDOT Event Notification form for the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity August Feast Procession Motion by 6, Solas- vote to
From the minutes
“Action Item (3) Vote to Approve COA Volunteer-Evelyn Viau Motion by G: Solas Vote to approve Evelyn Viau as a COA Volunteer. Second by R. Johnson, Vote 5-0.” (second: Johnson)
7:30P- Public Hearing- Per Chapter 166, Section 22 Pole Location Petitions for Homestead Avenue Chairman Vadnais anno…
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“D. Pereira- motion to open the Public Hearing. Second by G. Solas. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Solas)
7:30P- Public Hearing- Per Chapter 166, Section 22 Pole Location Petitions for Homestead Avenue Chairman Vadnais announced he lives on Homestead, for
From the minutes
“Public Hearing. Motion made G. Solas. Second by D. Pereira. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve New Hire Samantha Couto -Administrative Aide, Assessor’s Dept
Approve Petition #30441970 (install 1 JO Pole and to lay and maintain underground lateral, cables and wire in the above or intersecting public ways for the purposes of connectivity)
To approve Petition #30441970 (install 1 JO Pole and to lay and maintain underground lateral, cables and wire in the above or intersecting public ways for the purposes of connectivity)
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve Petition #30441970 (install 1 JO Pole and to lay and maintain underground lateral, cables and wire in the above or intersecting public ways for the purposes of connectivity). Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Approve Petition #30382629 (install 3 JO poles and remove 2 JO poles and to lay and maintain underground lateral, cables, and wire in the above or intersecting public ways for the purposes of connectivity)
To approve Petition #30382629 (install 3 JO poles and remove 2 JO poles and to lay and maintain underground lateral, cables, and wire in the above or intersecting public ways for the purposes of connectivity)
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve Petition #30382629 (install 3 JO poles and remove 2 JO poles and to lay and maintain underground lateral, cables, and wire in the above or intersecting public ways for the purposes of connectivity). Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Johnson to adjourn. Second by Selectman Pereira. 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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