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September 8, 2025
14 recorded votes, 5 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
Ratifying Warrant for September 2°%: Payroll $188,050.43; Withholding Warrant $55,344.93; Warrant $74,274.91; motion to approve
Ratifying Warrant for September 2°%: Payroll $188,050.43; Withholding Warrant $55,344.93; Warrant $74,274.91; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- ratifying Warrant for September 2°%: Payroll $188,050.43; Withholding Warrant $55,344.93; Warrant $74,274.91; motion to approve. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 , Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Accept the Warrant for September 8°": Payroll $176,350.41; Withholding Warrant $48,989.33; Warrant $89,200.71; motion to approve
To accept the Warrant for September 8°": Payroll $176,350.41; Withholding Warrant $48,989.33; Warrant $89,200.71; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas — to accept the Warrant for September 8°": Payroll $176,350.41; Withholding Warrant $48,989.33; Warrant $89,200.71; motion to approve. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Chapter 90 Request 25-06 Crack Seal for $29,250.00
Approve Chapter 90 25-06 request for $29,250 for crack seal work on Plain St and Shad Pond Drive
To approve Chapter 90 25-06 request for $29,250 for crack seal work on Plain St and Shad Pond Drive
From the minutes
“L. Mills — motion to approve Chapter 90 25-06 request for $29,250 for crack seal work on Plain St and Shad Pond Drive: Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Vote to Accept Building Commissioner’s Determination for Mobile Home Placement at 16 Williams Street
Accept the Building Commissioner’s determination to place a mobile home at 16 Williams Street, due to a fire. This special permit will be in effect until March 8, 2026, at which time a review will take place for any exte
To accept the Building Commissioner’s determination to place a mobile home at 16 Williams Street, due to a fire. This special permit will be in effect until March 8, 2026, at which time a review will take place for any extensions needed
From the minutes
“L. Mills- vote to accept the Building Commissioner’s determination to place a mobile home at 16 Williams Street, due to a fire. This special permit will be in effect until March 8, 2026, at which time a review will take place for any extensions needed. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve and Sign Citation for Chief Barresi
Approve and sign the Citation for Chief Barresi and present it to him on Sept 20, 2025
To approve and sign the Citation for Chief Barresi and present it to him on Sept 20, 2025
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve and sign the Citation for Chief Barresi and present it to him on Sept 20, 2025. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve One Day Liquor Licenses: Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc.; Sho…
Approve One Day All Alcohol License, for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity, for September 12" 5 PM to 11 PM and September 27" from 5 PM to Midnight
To approve One Day All Alcohol License, for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity, for September 12" 5 PM to 11 PM and September 27" from 5 PM to Midnight
From the minutes
“G. Solas- vote to approve One Day All Alcohol License, for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity, for September 12" 5 PM to 11 PM and September 27" from 5 PM to Midnight. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve One Day Wine & Malt License for Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. for September 20" from 12 PM to 6 PM, at 165 Providence Street
To approve One Day Wine & Malt License for Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. for September 20" from 12 PM to 6 PM, at 165 Providence Street
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Pereira
From the minutes
“G. Solas- vote to approve One Day Wine & Malt License for Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. for September 20" from 12 PM to 6 PM, at 165 Providence Street. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Pereira abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve One Day Wine & Malt License, for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc., Frank Altieri, for September 13" 10 AM to 3 PM and, October 4" and 5" from 10 AM to 3 PM. All events to be held at 61 Wheaton Avenue
To approve One Day Wine & Malt License, for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc., Frank Altieri, for September 13" 10 AM to 3 PM and, October 4" and 5" from 10 AM to 3 PM. All events to be held at 61 Wheaton Avenue
No: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“G. Solas- vote to approve One Day Wine & Malt License, for Shovel Town Brewery, Inc., Frank Altieri, for September 13" 10 AM to 3 PM and, October 4" and 5" from 10 AM to 3 PM. All events to be held at 61 Wheaton Avenue. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 0-5.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve One Day Malt License for Rehoboth People Have a Heart, Inc. Robert Johnson, on September 26", from 6 PM to. 10 PM, at 61 Reed Street
To approve One Day Malt License for Rehoboth People Have a Heart, Inc. Robert Johnson, on September 26", from 6 PM to. 10 PM, at 61 Reed Street
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- vote to approve One Day Malt License for Rehoboth People Have a Heart, Inc. Robert Johnson, on September 26", from 6 PM to. 10 PM, at 61 Reed Street. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Vote to Reappoint Ralph Arguin as School Municipal Project Liaison
Reappoint Ralph Arguin, as School Municipal Project Liaison, effective 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026
To reappoint Ralph Arguin, as School Municipal Project Liaison, effective 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“G. Solas- vote to reappoint Ralph Arguin, as School Municipal Project Liaison, effective 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
7:30 Public Hearing-Order of Taking for Ciana Road and Chelsea Circle The chair requested a motion to open the Public…
7:30 Public Hearing-Order of Taking for Ciana Road and Chelsea Circle The chair requested a motion to open the Public Hearing for the taking of Ciana
From the minutes
“Selectman Pereira, so moved. Second by Selectman Johnson. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pereira)
From the minutes
“The Chair, seeing no one present that has interest, requested a motion to close. Motion to close the Public Hearing made by Selectman Johnson. Second by Selectman Solas. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.”
Pursuant to Article 18 of the June 3, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting, | move that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Order of Taking, as prepared by Town Counsel, and take, on behalf of the Town of Rehobo
Pursuant to Article 18 of the June 3, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting, | move that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Order of Taking, as prepared by Town Counsel, and take, on behalf of the Town of Rehoboth, Ciana Road and Chelsea Circle as public ways in the Town of Rehoboth as further described in said Order of Taking, and that the Board sign and execute the same and instruct and authorize Town Counsel to forthwith record the Order of Taking and take all necessary and warranted steps.to perfect said order together with the Town Administrator as may be appropriate; and further that the Board determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the herein taking, afl in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 79, Section 6, as amended, and award no damages in accordance with this determination
From the minutes
“Motion made by L. Mills- Pursuant to Article 18 of the June 3, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting, | move that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Order of Taking, as prepared by Town Counsel, and take, on behalf of the Town of Rehoboth, Ciana Road and Chelsea Circle as public ways in the Town of Rehoboth as further described in said Order of Taking, and that the Board sign and execute the same and … take all necessary and warranted steps.to perfect said order together with the Town Administrator as may be appropriate; and further that the Board determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the herein taking, afl in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 79, Section 6, as amended, and award no damages in accordance with this determination. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Solas to adjourn. Second by Selectman Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (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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