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December 1, 2025
28 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
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Enter Executive Session at 6:05 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 6:05 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; (7) Te comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special iaw or -federal grant-in-aid requiremen
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 6:05 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; (7) Te comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special iaw or -federal grant-in-aid requiremen.” (Motion: Solas)
Move Action Item 5 to Action Item 1
To move Action Item 5 to Action Item 1
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to move Action Item 5 to Action Item 1. Second by R. Johnonson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
7:30PM Public Pole Hearing for Tremont Street and 374 Tremont Street- Petition 31173783 & 31160438 Present: Michael F…
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to open the Public Hearing. Second by Pereira. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye;. Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to close the Public Hearing. Roll call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas; aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson)
Approve National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #31173783 and. #31160438 to instal! 1 JO pole on Tremont Street and 1 JO Pole at 374 Tremont Street, per the submitted plans, further, to give permission to lay and maintai
To approve National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #31173783 and. #31160438 to instal! 1 JO pole on Tremont Street and 1 JO Pole at 374 Tremont Street, per the submitted plans, 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 made by L. Mills- vote to approve National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition #31173783 and. #31160438 to instal! 1 JO pole on Tremont Street and 1 JO Pole at 374 Tremont Street, per the submitted plans, 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: Mills, second: Johnson)
Ratify Warrant for 11/24/2025; Payroll $154,778.10; Withholdings Warrant $44,625.17; Warrant $66,637.28; motion to approve
Ratify Warrant for 11/24/2025; Payroll $154,778.10; Withholdings Warrant $44,625.17; Warrant $66,637.28; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- ratify Warrant for 11/24/2025; Payroll $154,778.10; Withholdings Warrant $44,625.17; Warrant $66,637.28; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Regular Minutes for 11/3/2025; motion to approve
Regular Minutes for 11/3/2025; motion to approve
From the minutes
“G. Solas- Regular Minutes for 11/3/2025; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Call the vote. Chaitman Vadinais- ‘recognized the call for the vote and asked that if the Board is prepared to vote or if the members need niore discussion. If more discussion is wanted, then vote ‘No’ on the call. Those
Call the vote. Chaitman Vadinais- ‘recognized the call for the vote and asked that if the Board is prepared to vote or if the members need niore discussion. If more discussion is wanted, then vote ‘No’ on the call. Those in favor of calling the vote, which means moving ahead on the motion: All in favor. Selectman Johnson re-reading the motion: motion for the Board of Selectmen to support the Sowams National Heritage Area planning going forward
From the minutes
“L. Mills- call the vote. Chaitman Vadinais- ‘recognized the call for the vote and asked that if the Board is prepared to vote or if the members need niore discussion. If more discussion is wanted, then vote ‘No’ on the call. Those in favor of calling the vote, which means moving ahead on the motion: All in favor. Selectman Johnson re-reading the motion: motion for the Board of Selectmen to support the Sowams National Heritage Area planning going forward. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills)
Working with Town Counsel regarding insurance. Currently, the Town does have coverage of insurance for volunteers. R. Johnson-. motion to adopt the Auxiliary Firefighter Policy, as submitted
Working with Town Counsel regarding insurance. Currently, the Town does have coverage of insurance for volunteers. R. Johnson-. motion to adopt the Auxiliary Firefighter Policy, as submitted
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- working with Town Counsel regarding insurance. Currently, the Town does have coverage of insurance for volunteers. R. Johnson-. motion to adopt the Auxiliary Firefighter Policy, as submitted. Second by D. Pereira; Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve COA Volunteers
Vote to Approve COA Volunteers
From the minutes
“Lori Bodge, Kevin McBride and Colleen McBride Motion by D- Pereira- Vote to approve COA Volunteers Lori Bodge, Kevir McBride and Colleen McBride: Second by R. Johnson, Vote 5-0.” (second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve COA Volunteers: Lori Bodge, Kevin McBride and Colleen McBride Motion by D- Pereira- Vote to approve C…
Vote to Approve COA Volunteers: Lori Bodge, Kevin McBride and Colleen McBride Motion by D- Pereira- Vote to approve COA Volunteers Lori Bodge, Kevir M
From the minutes
“Mills- motion vote to appoint David M. Aguiar as Sergeant to the Rehoboth Police Dept pec 11/17/2025- indefinite. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (second: Pereira)
Appoint Thomas DeMarco to the Finance Committee, effective 12/1/2025- 6/30/2028
To appoint Thomas DeMarco to the Finance Committee, effective 12/1/2025- 6/30/2028
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to appoint Thomas DeMarco to the Finance Committee, effective 12/1/2025- 6/30/2028. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote Re-appointments: Historical Commission- Catherine Potter, Mark Alburn, Beverly Baker, and Arthur Pierce; Reh Ag&…
Re-appoint the Historical Commission- Catherine Potter-7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Mark Alburn, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Beverly Baker, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Arthur Pierce, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
To re-appoint the Historical Commission- Catherine Potter-7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Mark Alburn, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Beverly Baker, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Arthur Pierce, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to re-appoint the Historical Commission- Catherine Potter-7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Mark Alburn, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Beverly Baker, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Arthur Pierce, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Re-appoint the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resource Preservation Commission, Patricia Vadnais, 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2028
To re-appoint the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resource Preservation Commission, Patricia Vadnais, 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2028
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“Motion by Gi Solas: vote to re-appoint the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resource Preservation Commission, Patricia Vadnais, 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2028. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Re-appoint to the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resource Preservation Commission::: ¢. : David. Evans, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Edward Bertozzi, Jr.,.7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Stephen Green, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
To re-appoint to the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resource Preservation Commission::: ¢. : David. Evans, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Edward Bertozzi, Jr.,.7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Stephen Green, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to re-appoint to the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resource Preservation Commission::: ¢. : David. Evans, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Edward Bertozzi, Jr.,.7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Stephen Green, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Re-appoint to Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee: Kelly McNaughton} 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Nancy Muri, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Gia Papa, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Ronald Whittemore, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Ben Handwerger, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026
To re-appoint to Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee: Kelly McNaughton} 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Nancy Muri, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Gia Papa, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Ronald Whittemore, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Ben Handwerger, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas--vote to re-appoint to Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee: Kelly McNaughton} 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Nancy Muri, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Gia Papa, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Ronald Whittemore, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Ben Handwerger, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Re-appoint to Green Energy Committee: David Feeney,.7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Carolyn Panofsky, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Jessica Skylesoh, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 | Lisd Wentworth, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026
To re-appoint to Green Energy Committee: David Feeney,.7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Carolyn Panofsky, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Jessica Skylesoh, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 | Lisd Wentworth, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to re-appoint to Green Energy Committee: David Feeney,.7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Carolyn Panofsky, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Jessica Skylesoh, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 | Lisd Wentworth, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Re-appoint CPC Patricia Vadnais-AgCom Rep., 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
To re-appoint CPC Patricia Vadnais-AgCom Rep., 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to re-appoint CPC Patricia Vadnais-AgCom Rep., 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Re-appoint CPC Edward Bertozzi, Jr., Planning Board Rep., 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 David Evans, ConCom Rep., 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
To re-appoint CPC Edward Bertozzi, Jr., Planning Board Rep., 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 David Evans, ConCom Rep., 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to re-appoint CPC Edward Bertozzi, Jr., Planning Board Rep., 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 David Evans, ConCom Rep., 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Re-appoint to the Ag-Com: Joan Ayotte, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Hanna Polidoro, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Gabrielle Salisbury, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Arthur Gareau, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
To re-appoint to the Ag-Com: Joan Ayotte, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Hanna Polidoro, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Gabrielle Salisbury, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Arthur Gareau, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- Vote to re-appoint to the Ag-Com: Joan Ayotte, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Hanna Polidoro, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Gabrielle Salisbury, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Arthur Gareau, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Re-appoint to Ag-Com: Joan Ayotte, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Gabrielle Salisbury, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Arthur Gareau, 7/2/2025-6/30/2028
To re-appoint to Ag-Com: Joan Ayotte, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Gabrielle Salisbury, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Arthur Gareau, 7/2/2025-6/30/2028
From the minutes
“motion made by G. Solas vote to re-appoint to Ag-Com: Joan Ayotte, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Gabrielle Salisbury, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Arthur Gareau, 7/2/2025-6/30/2028 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Chairman Vadnais requested the Town Administrator notify the Town Clerk of the holdover position that the Board did not re-appoint. ‘Now there is a vacancy. Motion by G: Solas- vote to re-appoint to the Cemetery Commission: Connie Wenzel-Jordan; 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Beverly Baker, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Jason Landry, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (second: Johnson)
Re-appoint to Rehoboth Fair Committee: Jéanine Achin, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Karen DaSilva, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Kelli Trexler, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026. Tori Turco, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Arthur Pierce; 7/4/2024-6/30/2026
To re-appoint to Rehoboth Fair Committee: Jéanine Achin, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Karen DaSilva, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Kelli Trexler, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026. Tori Turco, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Arthur Pierce; 7/4/2024-6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to re-appoint to Rehoboth Fair Committee: Jéanine Achin, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Karen DaSilva, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Kelli Trexler, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026. Tori Turco, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Arthur Pierce; 7/4/2024-6/30/2026 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
“ vote to re-appoint to Cultural Council: Brooke Reeves, 7/1/2025-7/1/2028° Mackénzie Morgenweck, 4/20/2024-4/20/2027 June Cruz, 10/11/2025-10/11/2028 Nancy Scott-Puopalo, 9/7/2024-9/7/2027
“ vote to re-appoint to Cultural Council: Brooke Reeves, 7/1/2025-7/1/2028° Mackénzie Morgenweck, 4/20/2024-4/20/2027 June Cruz, 10/11/2025-10/11/2028 Nancy Scott-Puopalo, 9/7/2024-9/7/2027
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas“ vote to re-appoint to Cultural Council: Brooke Reeves, 7/1/2025-7/1/2028° Mackénzie Morgenweck, 4/20/2024-4/20/2027 June Cruz, 10/11/2025-10/11/2028 Nancy Scott-Puopalo, 9/7/2024-9/7/2027 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“. Motiori by G’ Solas- vote to re-appoint Council on Aging Board: Brittany Bixenman, 7/1/2025-6/30/2028 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (second: Johnson)
Re-appoint to the Finance Committee: Robert Gagnon, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Second'by R. Johnson
To re-appoint to the Finance Committee: Robert Gagnon, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Second'by R. Johnson
From the minutes
“Motion by G, Solas- vote to re-appoint to the Finance Committee: Robert Gagnon, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027 Second'by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas)
Re-appoint to the Rehoboth Town Events Committee: Kimberly Abbott, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Caitlin Bergman, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Celeste Fournier, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Sheila Kramer, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Elizabeth Lambert, 7/1/2024
To re-appoint to the Rehoboth Town Events Committee: Kimberly Abbott, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Caitlin Bergman, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Celeste Fournier, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Sheila Kramer, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Elizabeth Lambert, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Lori Lesniak, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Kerri Meehen, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Christina Pastorello, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Mark Pirri; 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Justin Radny, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Board of Selectmen.:Meeting Minutes 12/1/2025 Page 7 of 9 Pages Nicole Radny, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Lydia Tavares, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Kelli Trexler, 7/1/2024-7/1/2026 Jacquline Viveiros, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Michael Viveiros, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to re-appoint to the Rehoboth Town Events Committee: Kimberly Abbott, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Caitlin Bergman, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Celeste Fournier, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Sheila Kramer, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Elizabeth Lambert, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Lori Lesniak, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Kerri Meehen, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Christina Pastorello, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Mark Pirri; 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Justin Radny, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Board of Selectmen.:Meeting Minutes 12/1/2025 Page 7 of 9 Pages Nicole Radny, 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Lydia Tavares, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Kelli Trexler, 7/1/2024-7/1/2026 Jacquline Viveiros, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Michael Viveiros, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026 Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Johson 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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