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August 11, 2025
25 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr., Robert Johnson II, David J. Pereira II
Absent: George Solas
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Enter Executive Session at 6:30 PM pursuant te 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 6:30 PM pursuant te 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: Discussion: Opioid Updates on Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus- #CL-1769691 and Pu
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 6:30 PM pursuant te 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: Discussion: Opioid Updates on Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus- #CL-1769691 and Pu.” (Motion: Solas)
Ratify the Warrant listing for August 4th, 2025: Payroll $176,202.47; Withholding Warrant $47,046.76; Warrant $506,845.44; motion to approve
Ratify the Warrant listing for August 4th, 2025: Payroll $176,202.47; Withholding Warrant $47,046.76; Warrant $506,845.44; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- ratify the Warrant listing for August 4th, 2025: Payroll $176,202.47; Withholding Warrant $47,046.76; Warrant $506,845.44; motion to approve. Second D. Pereira. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve the Regular Minutes for 7/14/2025 and 7/28/2025
To approve the Regular Minutes for 7/14/2025 and 7/28/2025
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve the Regular Minutes for 7/14/2025 and 7/28/2025. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve and Sign Highway Union Contract Agreement for FY 26-FY28
Approve the agreement between the Town of Rehoboth and AFSCME Council 93, Local 1701, Highway and Building Department FY26 through FY28 contract, as submitted
To approve the agreement between the Town of Rehoboth and AFSCME Council 93, Local 1701, Highway and Building Department FY26 through FY28 contract, as submitted
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- vote to approve the agreement between the Town of Rehoboth and AFSCME Council 93, Local 1701, Highway and Building Department FY26 through FY28 contract, as submitted. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve and Sign Maintenance Agreement with Air Cleaning Specialists for FY26
Approve and sign the FY26 maintenance and service agreement, between the Town of Rehoboth and Air Cleaning Specialists, for $2,394.00
To approve and sign the FY26 maintenance and service agreement, between the Town of Rehoboth and Air Cleaning Specialists, for $2,394.00
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to approve and sign the FY26 maintenance and service agreement, between the Town of Rehoboth and Air Cleaning Specialists, for $2,394.00. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve and sign the contract with B&R Fournier Construction, for the roof repairs at the Hornbine School and outhouse, for the amount of $9,125.00
To approve and sign the contract with B&R Fournier Construction, for the roof repairs at the Hornbine School and outhouse, for the amount of $9,125.00
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to approve and sign the contract with B&R Fournier Construction, for the roof repairs at the Hornbine School and outhouse, for the amount of $9,125.00. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4- 0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve and Sign Highway Union Contract Agreement for FY 26-FY28
Approve & sign. contract between the Town of Rehoboth and Mr. Roof, Inc., for $35,520.00, for roof repairs at the COA
To approve & sign. contract between the Town of Rehoboth and Mr. Roof, Inc., for $35,520.00, for roof repairs at the COA
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- vote to approve & sign. contract between the Town of Rehoboth and Mr. Roof, Inc., for $35,520.00, for roof repairs at the COA. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve and Sign Maintenance Agreement with Air Cleaning Specialists for FY26
Accept Comcast quarterly franchise fee of $51,949.53 and, authorize the Treasurer to process the payment
To accept Comcast quarterly franchise fee of $51,949.53 and, authorize the Treasurer to process the payment
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to accept Comcast quarterly franchise fee of $51,949.53 and, authorize the Treasurer to process the payment. Second by D. Pereira Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve and sign the Purchase and Sales agreement between TOR and Michael J. and Deborah A. Szczoczarz for the 11 acres off of Sprague Road, Map 63 Parcel 16, as submitted by Town Counsel
To approve and sign the Purchase and Sales agreement between TOR and Michael J. and Deborah A. Szczoczarz for the 11 acres off of Sprague Road, Map 63 Parcel 16, as submitted by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to approve and sign the Purchase and Sales agreement between TOR and Michael J. and Deborah A. Szczoczarz for the 11 acres off of Sprague Road, Map 63 Parcel 16, as submitted by Town Counsel. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve Two Hires for Dispatch-Riley Dustin and Autumn Csorba
Approve new hires, Riley Dustin and Autumn Csorba, to dispatch
To approve new hires, Riley Dustin and Autumn Csorba, to dispatch
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills: vote to approve new hires, Riley Dustin and Autumn Csorba, to dispatch. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Discussion: Revolving Fund Policy R. Johnson- we want a policy for all Boards & departments that have revolving funds…
Accept the new Revolving fund policy
To accept the new Revolving fund policy
From the minutes
“Motion made by R. Johnson: vote to accept the new Revolving fund policy. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4- 0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve and Sign Maintenance Agreement with Air Cleaning Specialists for FY26
Re-appoint the FY26 Election Workers, effective 8/15/2025 to 8/14/2026
To re-appoint the FY26 Election Workers, effective 8/15/2025 to 8/14/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to re-appoint the FY26 Election Workers, effective 8/15/2025 to 8/14/2026. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Re-Appoint Reserve Officers and Traffic Control Unit -See Attached List
Re-appoint the Reserve Officers and Traffic Control Unit members as listed, effective 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026
To re-appoint the Reserve Officers and Traffic Control Unit members as listed, effective 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to re-appoint the Reserve Officers and Traffic Control Unit members as listed, effective 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Re-appoint David Pereira to the Traffic Control Unit, effective 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026
To re-appoint David Pereira to the Traffic Control Unit, effective 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026
Yes: Johnson, Mills, VadnaisAbstained: Pereira
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to re-appoint David Pereira to the Traffic Control Unit, effective 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026. Second by L. Mills. Vote 3-0 Selectman Pereira abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve Hawker & Peddler License for Trinity Solar, LLC — David Preston Johnson, Jr
Approve a Hawker & Peddler License for Trinity Solar, LLC for David Preston Johnson, Jr., effective 8/11/2025 to 12/31/2025
To approve a Hawker & Peddler License for Trinity Solar, LLC for David Preston Johnson, Jr., effective 8/11/2025 to 12/31/2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by R. Johnson- vote to approve a Hawker & Peddler License for Trinity Solar, LLC for David Preston Johnson, Jr., effective 8/11/2025 to 12/31/2025. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Approve a One Day Liquor License for Wine & Malt for the Rehoboth Lions Club on 8/22/2025, from 5 PM to 10 PM
To approve a One Day Liquor License for Wine & Malt for the Rehoboth Lions Club on 8/22/2025, from 5 PM to 10 PM
From the minutes
“Motion made by R. Johnson- vote to approve a One Day Liquor License for Wine & Malt for the Rehoboth Lions Club on 8/22/2025, from 5 PM to 10 PM. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve and Sign Maintenance Agreement with Air Cleaning Specialists for FY26
Approve a One Day Liquor License for wine only for the Carpenter Museum, on 9/27/2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM
To approve a One Day Liquor License for wine only for the Carpenter Museum, on 9/27/2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to approve a One Day Liquor License for wine only for the Carpenter Museum, on 9/27/2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
7:15PM Pole Hearing: Per MGL Ch 166 Sec 22 for Woodland Way and Carpenter Street
Per MGL Ch 166 Sec 22 for Woodland Way and Carpenter Street by petition of National Grid and Verizon. Present: Rebecca Custadio, National Grid Distribution Design The Chair requested a motion to open the Public Hearing.
Per MGL Ch 166 Sec 22 for Woodland Way and Carpenter Street by petition of National Grid and Verizon. Present: Rebecca Custadio, National Grid Distribution Design The Chair requested a motion to open the Public Hearing. Selectman Mills, so: moved
From the minutes
“Chairman Vadnais- Per MGL Ch 166 Sec 22 for Woodland Way and Carpenter Street by petition of National Grid and Verizon. Present: Rebecca Custadio, National Grid Distribution Design The Chair requested a motion to open the Public Hearing. Selectman Mills, so: moved. Second by Selectman Johnson. Roll call; Milis, aye; Vadnais, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais)
And seconded by Selectman Pereira
And seconded by Selectman Pereira
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Johnson, and seconded by Selectman Pereira. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“. Motion by R: Johnson- vote to approve the 4 JO Poles and 4 midspan poles for petition 28848972A Woodland Way, and allow to lay & maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires on Woodland Way and intersecting public ways. Second by D. Pereira. All in favor. Vote 4-0.” (second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve and Sign Maintenance Agreement with Air Cleaning Specialists for FY26
Approve the 9 JO Poles and 9 midspan poles for petition 28848972 Carpenter St, and allow to lay & maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires on Carpenter Street and intersecting public ways. Secon by D. Pereira. Al
To approve the 9 JO Poles and 9 midspan poles for petition 28848972 Carpenter St, and allow to lay & maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires on Carpenter Street and intersecting public ways. Secon by D. Pereira. All in favor
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to approve the 9 JO Poles and 9 midspan poles for petition 28848972 Carpenter St, and allow to lay & maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires on Carpenter Street and intersecting public ways. Secon by D. Pereira. All in favor. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson)
7:30PM Public Hearing: Jay Mahalaxmi, LLC dba Rehoboth Wine & Spirits, Inc
Open the Public Hearing for Jay Mahalaxmi, LLC dba Rehoboth Wine & Spirits, inc. Change of Location to 224 Winthrop Street, Unit 1-Manager of Record is Priti Patel
To open the Public Hearing for Jay Mahalaxmi, LLC dba Rehoboth Wine & Spirits, inc. Change of Location to 224 Winthrop Street, Unit 1-Manager of Record is Priti Patel
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson to open the Public Hearing for Jay Mahalaxmi, LLC dba Rehoboth Wine & Spirits, inc. Change of Location to 224 Winthrop Street, Unit 1-Manager of Record is Priti Patel. Second by D. Pereira. Roll Call: Mitls, aye; Vadnais, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson to close the Public Hearing. Second by D. Pereira. Roll Call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve the submitted application from Jay Mahalaxmi, LLC dba Rehoboth Wine & Spirits, Inc. for location change from 537 Winthrop St to 224 Winthrop Street, further to advise the Town Administrator to process the applica
To approve the submitted application from Jay Mahalaxmi, LLC dba Rehoboth Wine & Spirits, Inc. for location change from 537 Winthrop St to 224 Winthrop Street, further to advise the Town Administrator to process the application to the ABCC
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve the submitted application from Jay Mahalaxmi, LLC dba Rehoboth Wine & Spirits, Inc. for location change from 537 Winthrop St to 224 Winthrop Street, further to advise the Town Administrator to process the application to the ABCC. Second by D. Pereira. All in favor. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Johnson to adjourn. Second by Selectman Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (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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