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April 13, 2026
21 recorded votes, 7 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 6:00 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §2I1(a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract n
To enter Executive Session at 6:00 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §2I1(a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. (7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, and general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements
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 6:00 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §2I1(a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. (7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, and general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements..” (Motion: Solas)
Ratify Warrant for April 6, 2026: Payroll $134,501.40; Withholding Warrant $35,149.31; Warrant $118,572.72; motion is to approve
Ratify Warrant for April 6, 2026: Payroll $134,501.40; Withholding Warrant $35,149.31; Warrant $118,572.72; motion is to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- Ratify Warrant for April 6, 2026: Payroll $134,501.40; Withholding Warrant $35,149.31; Warrant $118,572.72; motion is to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Minutes for March 9, 2026; motion to approve
Minutes for March 9, 2026; motion to approve
From the minutes
“G. Solas- Minutes for March 9, 2026; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Amend the motion regarding the ratification of the Warrant for March 23, 2026, adopted at the 3/23/2026 meeting, by striking out ‘ratify March 23, 2026’ and inserting ‘ratify March 16, 2026
Amend the motion regarding the ratification of the Warrant for March 23, 2026, adopted at the 3/23/2026 meeting, by striking out ‘ratify March 23, 2026’ and inserting ‘ratify March 16, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- amend the motion regarding the ratification of the Warrant for March 23, 2026, adopted at the 3/23/2026 meeting, by striking out ‘ratify March 23, 2026’ and inserting ‘ratify March 16, 2026. Second by R. Johnson. All in favor of the amendment. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“G. Solas, so moved. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Vote to Reorganize the Board of Selectmen First order of business is to reorganize the Board of Selectman, as require…
Nominations were closed – Vote to Reorganize the Board of Selectmen First order of business is to reorganize the Board of Selectman, as required after an Annual Election
Nominations were closed
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Mills, seconded by Selectman Solas, nominations were closed. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills)
Vote to Reorganize the Board of Selectmen First order of business is to reorganize the Board of Selectman, as required after an Annual Election
From the minutes
“With no further nominations, nominations were closed on motion by Selectman Mills, seconded by Selectman Solas. Vote 5-0.”
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“. Selectman Mills was voted as Vice Chairman. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..”
From the minutes
“With no further nominations, nominations were closed on motion by Selectman L. Mills, seconded by Selectman D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.”
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Solas
From the minutes
“. Selectman Solas was voted as Clerk. Vote 4-0 Selectman Solas abstained..”
Vote to Approve New Hire Clayton Dyer-Patrol Officer for the Rehoboth Police Dept Present: Chief Louis DiBacco and Cl…
Approve and appoint new hire Clayton Dyer, as Patrol Officer, pending successful completion of the Police Academy and required physical testing. Effective date will be 6/1/2026-Indefinite
To approve and appoint new hire Clayton Dyer, as Patrol Officer, pending successful completion of the Police Academy and required physical testing. Effective date will be 6/1/2026-Indefinite
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve and appoint new hire Clayton Dyer, as Patrol Officer, pending successful completion of the Police Academy and required physical testing. Effective date will be 6/1/2026-Indefinite. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Discussion: Rehoboth Town Seal Use -Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Tech School, with possible action Bristol -P…
Allow Bristol -Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School the use of the Town of Rehoboth seal for the purpose of using the graphic on a vinyl sign in the new schoo! entry way. Any other use of the seal is prohibited
To allow Bristol -Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School the use of the Town of Rehoboth seal for the purpose of using the graphic on a vinyl sign in the new schoo! entry way. Any other use of the seal is prohibited
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- to allow Bristol -Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School the use of the Town of Rehoboth seal for the purpose of using the graphic on a vinyl sign in the new schoo! entry way. Any other use of the seal is prohibited. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Appointment Members to the Open Space Committee: Robert Materne, Carol Entin, Patricia Vadnais, Arthur Pierce…
Appoint the following individuals to the Open Space Committee, effective 4-13- 2026 to 6-30-2026: Robert Materne- Conservation Commission; Carol Entin, Rehoboth Agricultural and Natural Resource Preservation Council; Art
To appoint the following individuals to the Open Space Committee, effective 4-13- 2026 to 6-30-2026: Robert Materne- Conservation Commission; Carol Entin, Rehoboth Agricultural and Natural Resource Preservation Council; Arthur Pierce, CPC; Kathleen Amaral, Park Commission; Nathan Fournier, Planning Board
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- to appoint the following individuals to the Open Space Committee, effective 4-13- 2026 to 6-30-2026: Robert Materne- Conservation Commission; Carol Entin, Rehoboth Agricultural and Natural Resource Preservation Council; Arthur Pierce, CPC; Kathleen Amaral, Park Commission; Nathan Fournier, Planning Board. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Appoint Patricia Vadnais, to the Open Space Committee, effective 4/13/26 to 6/30/26, as the member of the Agricultural Committee
To appoint Patricia Vadnais, to the Open Space Committee, effective 4/13/26 to 6/30/26, as the member of the Agricultural Committee
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- to appoint Patricia Vadnais, to the Open Space Committee, effective 4/13/26 to 6/30/26, as the member of the Agricultural Committee. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0 Selectman Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Reappoint Board of Registrars: Laura Schwall, Precinct | and Helene Vitale, Precinct IV
Reappoint Laura Schwall, as Board of Registrar Precinct | and Helene Vitale, Board of Registrar Precinct IV
To reappoint Laura Schwall, as Board of Registrar Precinct | and Helene Vitale, Board of Registrar Precinct IV
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to reappoint Laura Schwall, as Board of Registrar Precinct | and Helene Vitale, Board of Registrar Precinct IV. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Sign Placements for Rehoboth Antiquarian Society/Carpenter Museum Annual Crafters’ Marketplace
Approve sign placement for the annual Crafters Marketplace, to be held on October 17, 2026
To approve sign placement for the annual Crafters Marketplace, to be held on October 17, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- vote to approve sign placement for the annual Crafters Marketplace, to be held on October 17, 2026. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve Renewal of Utility Installation Licenses for MJD Excavating, Inc- Michael Dias
Approve the renewal of the Utility Installation License for MJD Excavating, Inc., for Michael Dias, effective 4/13/2026 to 4/13/2027
To approve the renewal of the Utility Installation License for MJD Excavating, Inc., for Michael Dias, effective 4/13/2026 to 4/13/2027
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- vote to approve the renewal of the Utility Installation License for MJD Excavating, Inc., for Michael Dias, effective 4/13/2026 to 4/13/2027. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Vote to Nominate Robert E. Johnson Il and Brian McKearney as Inspector of Animals
Nominate Robert E Johnson Il as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney as the Assistant Animal Control Officer, effective May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027
To nominate Robert E Johnson Il as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney as the Assistant Animal Control Officer, effective May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027
Yes: Mills, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“Motion by D. Pereira- vote to nominate Robert E Johnson Il as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney as the Assistant Animal Control Officer, effective May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0 Selectman Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Solas)
Vote to Nominate Robert E. Johnson Il and Brian McKearney as Inspector of Animals Motion by D. Pereira- vote to nomin…
Designate Robert E Johnson Il as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney as the Assistant Animal Control Officer, per MGL 140, Sec 151, and to authorize the Town Administrator's office to submit Chairman Vadnais’ e-si
To designate Robert E Johnson Il as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney as the Assistant Animal Control Officer, per MGL 140, Sec 151, and to authorize the Town Administrator's office to submit Chairman Vadnais’ e-signature for submission
Yes: Mills, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“Motion by D. Pereira- to designate Robert E Johnson Il as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney as the Assistant Animal Control Officer, per MGL 140, Sec 151, and to authorize the Town Administrator's office to submit Chairman Vadnais’ e-signature for submission. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0 Selectman Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Solas)
Vote to Accept the FY26 Firefighters Safety Equipment Grant Program Funds of $10,987.54
Accept the FY26 Firefighters Safety Equipment Grant Program funds of $10,987.54 and authorize the Fire Chief to purchase the listed gear prior to 6/30/2026
To accept the FY26 Firefighters Safety Equipment Grant Program funds of $10,987.54 and authorize the Fire Chief to purchase the listed gear prior to 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson- to accept the FY26 Firefighters Safety Equipment Grant Program funds of $10,987.54 and authorize the Fire Chief to purchase the listed gear prior to 6/30/2026. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Solas to adjourn. Second by Selectman Pereira. 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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