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January 28, 2026
18 recorded votes, 3 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 5:35 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 304A, §21(a) (1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the
To enter Executive Session at 5:35 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 304A, §21(a) (1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual - Discussion: Board of Health Agent-Karl Drown Call to Order at 7:17 PM: The Board and the public participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
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 5:35 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 304A, §21(a) (1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual - Discussion: Board of Health Agent-Karl Drown Call to Order at 7:17 PM: The Board and the public participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag..” (Motion: Solas)
Ratify the Warrant for January 20, 2026: Payroll $147,665.21; Withholdings Warrant $40,728.20; Warrant $510,520.86; motion to approve
Ratify the Warrant for January 20, 2026: Payroll $147,665.21; Withholdings Warrant $40,728.20; Warrant $510,520.86; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- ratify the Warrant for January 20, 2026: Payroll $147,665.21; Withholdings Warrant $40,728.20; Warrant $510,520.86; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Ratify Approval of New Hire Ryan Rebello to the Rehoboth Police Dept and Appoint as Police Officer
Ratify the approval of new hire Ryan Rebello, as Police Officer to the Rehoboth Police Department and appoint Ryan, effective 1/26/2026
To ratify the approval of new hire Ryan Rebello, as Police Officer to the Rehoboth Police Department and appoint Ryan, effective 1/26/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- vote to ratify the approval of new hire Ryan Rebello, as Police Officer to the Rehoboth Police Department and appoint Ryan, effective 1/26/2026. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Reserve Fund Transfer to Board of Health PFAS Account # 015115- 58400 for PFAS Remediation Sue Piment…
Approve the request from the Interim Finance Director to ask the Finance Committee for $100,000 from available funds in the Reserve Fund account, to the Board of Health PFAS account # 015115-58400
To approve the request from the Interim Finance Director to ask the Finance Committee for $100,000 from available funds in the Reserve Fund account, to the Board of Health PFAS account # 015115-58400
From the minutes
“G. Solas- vote to approve the request from the Interim Finance Director to ask the Finance Committee for $100,000 from available funds in the Reserve Fund account, to the Board of Health PFAS account # 015115-58400. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Discussion Re: Fire Department Violation Fees and Hearing Officer, with possible action Fire Chief Haskell and RFP In…
Appoint Sue Pimental as the Hearing Officer for the Town of Rehoboth
To appoint Sue Pimental as the Hearing Officer for the Town of Rehoboth
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- to appoint Sue Pimental as the Hearing Officer for the Town of Rehoboth. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Accept the Fire Chief’s recommendation on the fees and fines of 140A, and to write citations, as needed, to go into a revolving fund
To accept the Fire Chief’s recommendation on the fees and fines of 140A, and to write citations, as needed, to go into a revolving fund
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to accept the Fire Chief’s recommendation on the fees and fines of 140A, and to write citations, as needed, to go into a revolving fund. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Renewal Contract Between TOR and Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC
Approve and sign the renewal contract between Town of Rehoboth and Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, effective 1/26/2026-12/31/2026
To approve and sign the renewal contract between Town of Rehoboth and Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, effective 1/26/2026-12/31/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by D. Pereira- vote to approve and sign the renewal contract between Town of Rehoboth and Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, effective 1/26/2026-12/31/2026. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Johnson)
Vote on Order of Takings for: Brenden Way, Bucklin Drive, Ledge Hill Lane, Blue Heron Drive, and Muriel Way Board of …
Pursuant to Article 6 of the November 4, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth Special 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 Re
Pursuant to Article 6 of the November 4, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth Special 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, Brenden Way, Bucklin Drive, and Ledge Hill Lane as public ways in the Town of Rehoboth and appropriate drainage easements 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, all 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 by L. Mills- Pursuant to Article 6 of the November 4, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth Special 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, Brenden Way, Bucklin Drive, and Ledge Hill Lane as public ways in the Town of Rehoboth and appropriate drainage easements 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, all 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)
Pursuant to Article 5 of the November 4, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth Special 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 Re
Pursuant to Article 5 of the November 4, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth Special 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, Blue Heron Drive as a public way in the Town of Rehoboth and appropriate drainage easements 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, all 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 by L. Mills- Pursuant to Article 5 of the November 4, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth Special 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, Blue Heron Drive as a public way in the Town of Rehoboth and appropriate drainage easements as further described in said Order of Taking, and that the Board sign 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, all 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 D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Pereira)
Pursuant to Article 7 of the November 4, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth 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,
Pursuant to Article 7 of the November 4, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth 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, Muriel Way as a public way in the Town of Rehoboth and appurtenant drainage easements 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, all 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 by L. Mills- Pursuant to Article 7 of the November 4, 2025 Session of the Rehoboth 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, Muriel Way as a public way in the Town of Rehoboth and appurtenant drainage easements as further described in said Order of Taking, and that the Board sign and execute the same … 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, all 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 R. Johnson. Vote 5- 0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve One Day Beano Licenses for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity Chairman Vadnais- the Board has been gra…
Approve One Day Beano licenses from Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity for February 6", 2026, from 6 PM to Midnight; April 10", 2026, from 6 PM to Midnight and June 5th, 2026, from 6 PM to Midnight
To approve One Day Beano licenses from Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity for February 6", 2026, from 6 PM to Midnight; April 10", 2026, from 6 PM to Midnight and June 5th, 2026, from 6 PM to Midnight
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve One Day Beano licenses from Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity for February 6", 2026, from 6 PM to Midnight; April 10", 2026, from 6 PM to Midnight and June 5th, 2026, from 6 PM to Midnight. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve One Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity on February 6", 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM and February 215, 2026, from 5:30pm to Midnight, at 43 Broad Street
To approve One Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity on February 6", 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM and February 215, 2026, from 5:30pm to Midnight, at 43 Broad Street
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve One Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity on February 6", 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM and February 215, 2026, from 5:30pm to Midnight, at 43 Broad Street. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Discussion Re: Fire Department Violation Fees and Hearing Officer, with possible action Fire Chief Haskell and RFP In…
Appoint Arthur Pierce as Historical Commission Representative to CPC, effective 1/26/2026 to 6/30/2029
To appoint Arthur Pierce as Historical Commission Representative to CPC, effective 1/26/2026 to 6/30/2029
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to appoint Arthur Pierce as Historical Commission Representative to CPC, effective 1/26/2026 to 6/30/2029. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Reappoint Stephen Choquette-ConCom Rep and Patrick Landry Planning Board Rep to the Gravel Committee, effective 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2026
To reappoint Stephen Choquette-ConCom Rep and Patrick Landry Planning Board Rep to the Gravel Committee, effective 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2026
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Pereira
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to reappoint Stephen Choquette-ConCom Rep and Patrick Landry Planning Board Rep to the Gravel Committee, effective 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2026. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0 Selectman Pereira abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve One Day Beano Licenses for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity Chairman Vadnais- the Board has been gra…
Approve the 2026 Liquor Licenses for Five Bridge Inn, LLC dba Five Bridge tnn Pranav Liquors, LLC dba Chartley Country Liquors; Jacob & Justin, Inc. dba Plaza Pizza; and Arya Ayan, Inc., dba The Grape Vine, effective 1/1
To approve the 2026 Liquor Licenses for Five Bridge Inn, LLC dba Five Bridge tnn Pranav Liquors, LLC dba Chartley Country Liquors; Jacob & Justin, Inc. dba Plaza Pizza; and Arya Ayan, Inc., dba The Grape Vine, effective 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve the 2026 Liquor Licenses for Five Bridge Inn, LLC dba Five Bridge tnn Pranav Liquors, LLC dba Chartley Country Liquors; Jacob & Justin, Inc. dba Plaza Pizza; and Arya Ayan, Inc., dba The Grape Vine, effective 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2026. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve 2026 Common Victualler Licenses and 7-Day Entertainment Licenses for Harold J. Messenger-Five Bridge …
Approve 2026 Common Victualler Licenses and 7-Day Entertainment Licenses for Harold J. Messenger-Five Bridge Inn, LLC. dba Five Bridge Inn; David Messenger-KP Grille, LLC dba KP Grill; Jacob Justin, Inc., dba Plaza Pizza
To Approve 2026 Common Victualler Licenses and 7-Day Entertainment Licenses for Harold J. Messenger-Five Bridge Inn, LLC. dba Five Bridge Inn; David Messenger-KP Grille, LLC dba KP Grill; Jacob Justin, Inc., dba Plaza Pizza; and Victor Q. Ruiz & Jnageiry Garcia-IRN Foodies, LLC dba Rehoboth House of Pizza, effective 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to Approve 2026 Common Victualler Licenses and 7-Day Entertainment Licenses for Harold J. Messenger-Five Bridge Inn, LLC. dba Five Bridge Inn; David Messenger-KP Grille, LLC dba KP Grill; Jacob Justin, Inc., dba Plaza Pizza; and Victor Q. Ruiz & Jnageiry Garcia-IRN Foodies, LLC dba Rehoboth House of Pizza, effective 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2026. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve One Day Beano Licenses for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity Chairman Vadnais- the Board has been gra…
Approve the 2026 LLA renewal certification form for the ABCC, as submitted
To approve the 2026 LLA renewal certification form for the ABCC, as submitted
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve the 2026 LLA renewal certification form for the ABCC, as submitted. 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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