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November 17, 2025
19 recorded votes, 4 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
Vote to Approve Promotion of K9 Officer David Aguiar to Seargent Selectman Mills invited Chief of Operations Jimmy Tr…
Promote Davide Aguiar to Sergeant
To promote Davide Aguiar to Sergeant
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- to promote Davide Aguiar to Sergeant. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Approve the Warrant for 11/17/2025' Payroll $171,815.93; Withholding Warrant $58,303.46; Warrant $6,105,749.66; motion to approve
To approve the Warrant for 11/17/2025' Payroll $171,815.93; Withholding Warrant $58,303.46; Warrant $6,105,749.66; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- to approve the Warrant for 11/17/2025' Payroll $171,815.93; Withholding Warrant $58,303.46; Warrant $6,105,749.66; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained: ~.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Ratify Warrant for November 10th: Payroll $227,388.19; Withholding Warrant $39,569.45; Warrant $80,648.79; motion to approve
To ratify Warrant for November 10th: Payroll $227,388.19; Withholding Warrant $39,569.45; Warrant $80,648.79; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion by G, Solas- to ratify Warrant for November 10th: Payroll $227,388.19; Withholding Warrant $39,569.45; Warrant $80,648.79; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Regular Minutes for 10/6/2025, 10/20/2025, and 10/27/2025; motion to approve
Regular Minutes for 10/6/2025, 10/20/2025, and 10/27/2025; motion to approve
From the minutes
“G. Solas- Regular Minutes for 10/6/2025, 10/20/2025, and 10/27/2025; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
7:15P Public Hearing for Francis Street Petition 30987470 Present: Mashhor Alshrieet, National Grid-Leidos and Michae…
7:15P Public Hearing for Francis Street Petition 30987470 Present: Mashhor Alshrieet, National Grid-Leidos and Michael Parent, National Grid represent
From the minutes
“R. Johnson, so moved. Second by D. Péreira, Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson)
Close. Rolt call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereifa, aye
To close. Rolt call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereifa, aye
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to close. Rolt call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereifa, aye. Vote 50. ; ye 7 pee Motion by R. johnson- to close the Public Hearing. Second by G. Solas. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Approve National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #30987470 to install 8 JO poles on Francis Street, and further, to give permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting
To approve National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #30987470 to install 8 JO poles on Francis Street, and further, to give permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connection with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #30987470 to install 8 JO poles on Francis Street, and further, to give permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connection with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
7:30P Public Hearing for Land Classification Present: Susan Taylor and Riccardo Binetti The Chair entertained a motio…
So moved – 7:30P Public Hearing for Land Classification Present: Susan Taylor and Riccardo Binetti The Chair entertained a motion to open the Public Hearing for
So moved
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- so moved. Second by G. Solas. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- to close the Public Hearing. Second by R. Johnson. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Accept the recommendation by Assessors’ Office for a single tax rate classification, and further, to approve the Gateway LA-5 submission
To accept the recommendation by Assessors’ Office for a single tax rate classification, and further, to approve the Gateway LA-5 submission
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to accept the recommendation by Assessors’ Office for a single tax rate classification, and further, to approve the Gateway LA-5 submission. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
7:45P Continuation of Remand Hearing for Barry Bixby Automotive, LLC dba European Motor Cars Present: Mr
7:45P Continuation of Remand Hearing for Barry Bixby Automotive, LLC dba European Motor Cars Present: Mr
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the hearing made by R. Johnson. Second by D. Pereira. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Niotion to:close the Public Hearing
Niotion to:close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“G. Solas- niotion to:close the Public Hearing. Second by R. Johnson. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, ayé; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Find that Mr. Bixby is a “proper person”
To find that Mr. Bixby is a “proper person”
No: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, Solas, Vadnais
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to find that Mr. Bixby is a “proper person”. Second by G. Solas. Vote 0-5.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Approve and submit the response by counsel for the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated 11/3/2025, filed by Patrick Higgins
To approve and submit the response by counsel for the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated 11/3/2025, filed by Patrick Higgins
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve and submit the response by counsel for the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated 11/3/2025, filed by Patrick Higgins. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Accept the third quarter Comcast Franchise Fee of $51,089.25
To accept the third quarter Comcast Franchise Fee of $51,089.25
The scanned copy reads “5-6”; we read it as 5-0.
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to accept the third quarter Comcast Franchise Fee of $51,089.25. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-6.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve New Hire Ryan Stewart to the Building & Facility Maintenance Dept
Approve the hiring of Ryan Stewart, as Facility Maintenance Technician, for the Building & Maintenance Department, effective Tuesday November 18, 2025
To approve the hiring of Ryan Stewart, as Facility Maintenance Technician, for the Building & Maintenance Department, effective Tuesday November 18, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- vote to approve the hiring of Ryan Stewart, as Facility Maintenance Technician, for the Building & Maintenance Department, effective Tuesday November 18, 2025. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve New Hire Ryan Stewart to the Building & Facility Maintenance Dept Motion by L. Mills- vote to approve…
Vote to Approve New Hire Ryan Stewart to the Building & Facility Maintenance Dept Motion by L. Mills- vote to approve the hiring of Ryan Stewart, as F
From the minutes
“Action item (8) Vote to Approve Utility Installation License for Minkin Construction 295 Winthrop St Motion by L Mills- Vote to approve the utility installation license for Minkin Construction, from 295 Winthrop Street, effective 11/17/2025 to 11/17/2026. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (second: Johnson)
Approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License for William Gasciogne, from Trinity Solar LLC, effective 11/17/2025 to 4/30/2026
To approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License for William Gasciogne, from Trinity Solar LLC, effective 11/17/2025 to 4/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License for William Gasciogne, from Trinity Solar LLC, effective 11/17/2025 to 4/30/2026. 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 Solas. 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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