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July 28, 2025
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr., George Solas, Robert Johnson II
Absent: David J. Pereira II
Every vote, in order
Promotion: Vote to Appoint Gilbert C. Lima as Sergeant -Police Department Selectmen Mills- Proud to have a promotion …
Appoint Gilbert C. Lima as Sergeant for the Rehoboth Police Dept, effective July 28, 2025
To appoint Gilbert C. Lima as Sergeant for the Rehoboth Police Dept, effective July 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- vote to appoint Gilbert C. Lima as Sergeant for the Rehoboth Police Dept, effective July 28, 2025. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Ratifying the Warrant for July 21, 2025 Payroll $160,570.25; Withholdings $59,992.00; Warrant $305,713.79; motion to approve
Ratifying the Warrant for July 21, 2025 Payroll $160,570.25; Withholdings $59,992.00; Warrant $305,713.79; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- ratifying the Warrant for July 21, 2025 Payroll $160,570.25; Withholdings $59,992.00; Warrant $305,713.79; motion to approve. Second R. Johnson. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve the new hire Tomas Meneses, as a dispatcher for the Rehoboth Police Dept, effective 7/28/2025
To approve the new hire Tomas Meneses, as a dispatcher for the Rehoboth Police Dept, effective 7/28/2025
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- vote to approve the new hire Tomas Meneses, as a dispatcher for the Rehoboth Police Dept, effective 7/28/2025. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Discussion: MBTA Communities Act Public Hearing July 29th, with possible action Chairman Vadnais- the Board received …
Allow Chairman Vadnais, Chairman, to sign the document regarding multifamily zoning requirement for MBTA Communities codified in section 3A of Chapter 40A document
To allow Chairman Vadnais, Chairman, to sign the document regarding multifamily zoning requirement for MBTA Communities codified in section 3A of Chapter 40A document
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- motion to allow Chairman Vadnais, Chairman, to sign the document regarding multifamily zoning requirement for MBTA Communities codified in section 3A of Chapter 40A document. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Award Solid Waste & Recyclable Materials Management Bid and 3-year Contract for the Transfer Station Town Adm…
Award the Solid Waste & Recyclable Materials Management Bid to Harvey Waste & Recycling Services, as submitted, and to sign the 3-year contract
To award the Solid Waste & Recyclable Materials Management Bid to Harvey Waste & Recycling Services, as submitted, and to sign the 3-year contract
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to award the Solid Waste & Recyclable Materials Management Bid to Harvey Waste & Recycling Services, as submitted, and to sign the 3-year contract. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Ratify Approval of a One Day Wine and Malt Liquor License for Rehoboth Anawan Lion’s Club at 95 Cameron Way
Ratify the approval of a one-day wine and malt liquor license for the Rehoboth Anawan Lion’s Club to be held at 95 Cameron Way, from 4 PM to 10 PM, on Saturday July 26, 2025
To ratify the approval of a one-day wine and malt liquor license for the Rehoboth Anawan Lion’s Club to be held at 95 Cameron Way, from 4 PM to 10 PM, on Saturday July 26, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to ratify the approval of a one-day wine and malt liquor license for the Rehoboth Anawan Lion’s Club to be held at 95 Cameron Way, from 4 PM to 10 PM, on Saturday July 26, 2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve One Day Entertainment License for Moonrose Farm 88 Mason Street
Approve a One Day Entertainment License for Moonrose Farm, 88 Mason Street for August 2, 2025 from 6pm to 10pm for amplified music and dance performance
To approve a One Day Entertainment License for Moonrose Farm, 88 Mason Street for August 2, 2025 from 6pm to 10pm for amplified music and dance performance
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- Vote to approve a One Day Entertainment License for Moonrose Farm, 88 Mason Street for August 2, 2025 from 6pm to 10pm for amplified music and dance performance. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Appoint Susan McBride-Council on Aging Board Member
Appoint Susan McBride as a Council on Aging Board member, effective 7/28/2025 to 6/30/2028
To appoint Susan McBride as a Council on Aging Board member, effective 7/28/2025 to 6/30/2028
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to appoint Susan McBride as a Council on Aging Board member, effective 7/28/2025 to 6/30/2028. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Appoint Susan McBride-Council on Aging Board Member Motion by G. Solas- vote to appoint Susan McBride as a Co…
Vote to Appoint Susan McBride-Council on Aging Board Member Motion by G. Solas- vote to appoint Susan McBride as a Council on Aging Board member, effe
From the minutes
“At 7:30 PM Action Item (5) 7:30 PM Public Hearing ~ Public Ways and Easement-Blue Heron Estates — Blue Heron Drive Motion by-G: Solas- vote to open the Public Hearing. Second by R. Johnson. Roll Call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye: Vote 4-0.” (second: Johnson)
7:30 PM Public Hearing ~ Public Ways and Easement-Blue Heron Estates — Blue Heron Drive Motion by-G: Solas- vote to o…
Vote:to close the Public Hearing
Vote:to close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote:to close the Public Hearing. Second by R. Johnson. Roll Call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
7:30 PM Public Hearing ~ Public Ways and Easement-Blue Heron Estates — Blue Heron Drive Motion by-G: Solas- vote to open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“. Motion by L: Mills- vote to accept the Metes & Bounds for Blue Heron Estates-Blue Heron Drive as submitted and :to authorize the Town Administrator to add the final acceptance to the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (second: Solas)
Vote to Re-Appoint: Deborah Arruda-Town Administrator and Chief Procurement Officer; Marisa Medeiros-Alternate Procur…
Re-appoint Deborah Arruda - Town Administrator and Chief Procurement Officer; Marisa Medeiros-Alternate Procurement Officer; William McDonough- Building Commissioner & Zoning Enforcement Officer; Mark Arruda- Deputy Buil
To re-appoint Deborah Arruda - Town Administrator and Chief Procurement Officer; Marisa Medeiros-Alternate Procurement Officer; William McDonough- Building Commissioner & Zoning Enforcement Officer; Mark Arruda- Deputy Building Commissioner; Brian McKearney- Assistant Animal Contro! Officer; Sandra Ruscetta- Animal Shelter Volunteer Coordinator; Jean Alden- Assistant Treasurer; Lindsey Rego- Assistant Tax Collector, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to re-appoint Deborah Arruda - Town Administrator and Chief Procurement Officer; Marisa Medeiros-Alternate Procurement Officer; William McDonough- Building Commissioner & Zoning Enforcement Officer; Mark Arruda- Deputy Building Commissioner; Brian McKearney- Assistant Animal Contro! Officer; Sandra Ruscetta- Animal Shelter Volunteer Coordinator; Jean Alden- Assistant Treasurer; Lindsey Rego- Assistant Tax Collector, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Re-appoint Krisna Prachanronarong and Stephen Choquette-Conservation Commission, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028
To re-appoint Krisna Prachanronarong and Stephen Choquette-Conservation Commission, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to re-appoint Krisna Prachanronarong and Stephen Choquette-Conservation Commission, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Re-appoint Robert Johnson Ii- Animal Control Officer, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
To re-appoint Robert Johnson Ii- Animal Control Officer, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Yes: Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to re-appoint Robert Johnson Ii- Animal Control Officer, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Second by L. Mills. Vote 3-0 Selectman Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Re-appoint Frederick E Vadnais, Jr.- Bristol County Advisory Board, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
To re-appoint Frederick E Vadnais, Jr.- Bristol County Advisory Board, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Yes: Johnson, Mills, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to re-appoint Frederick E Vadnais, Jr.- Bristol County Advisory Board, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 3-0 Selectman Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Discussion Per MGL Chapter 39, Sec 23B and Chapter 61B Sec 9 - Land Purchase - 94 Pine Street Map 49 Lot 2D 27.47 acr…
Vote NOT to Exercise our right to purchase 94 Pine Street, MAP 49 Lot 2D from Everett Normandin and Tyler Normandin
Vote NOT to Exercise our right to purchase 94 Pine Street, MAP 49 Lot 2D from Everett Normandin and Tyler Normandin
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote NOT to Exercise our right to purchase 94 Pine Street, MAP 49 Lot 2D from Everett Normandin and Tyler Normandin. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Re-Appoint: Deborah Arruda-Town Administrator and Chief Procurement Officer; Marisa Medeiros-Alternate Procur…
Revoke motion taken on Action 3 Discussion, to rename the Museum Building during the Board of Selectmen Meeting held on June 30, 2025
To revoke motion taken on Action 3 Discussion, to rename the Museum Building during the Board of Selectmen Meeting held on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to revoke motion taken on Action 3 Discussion, to rename the Museum Building during the Board of Selectmen Meeting held on June 30, 2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Rename the Museum Building at 27 Francis Farm Road to Heritage Meeting Hall and to authorize the Town Clerk to begin the process to notify the state for future town elections
To rename the Museum Building at 27 Francis Farm Road to Heritage Meeting Hall and to authorize the Town Clerk to begin the process to notify the state for future town elections
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to rename the Museum Building at 27 Francis Farm Road to Heritage Meeting Hall and to authorize the Town Clerk to begin the process to notify the state for future town elections. Second by R. Johnson, Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Solas to adjourn. Second by Selectman Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (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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