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April 21, 2026
16 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
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| move that the Selectboard find that the fire chief engaged in conduct constituting insubordination, misconduct, and conduct unbecoming as set forth in the record presented, at the disciplinary hearing held in open sess
| move that the Selectboard find that the fire chief engaged in conduct constituting insubordination, misconduct, and conduct unbecoming as set forth in the record presented, at the disciplinary hearing held in open session, on this day, April 21%, 2026, including failure to comply with the directives of the Board regarding abstention from involvement in the solar project in related inspection responsibilities and repeated violations of the State’s ethics laws, specifically General Law Chapter 268A and, further, that the Board find that such conduct constitute cause for termination under the Fire Chief's employment agreement, authorized under General Laws Chapter 41, Section 108-0, and base thereon that the Selectboard vote to terminate the Fire Chief for cause in accordance with terms of his employment agreement and applicable law, and further that such termination shall be effective on date of Mr. Haskell’s final wage check is ready, and that he shall be placed on administrative leave pending delivery of his final wage check and the effective date of termination
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, VadnaisNo: Solas
From the minutes
“Motion made by R. Johnson- | move that the Selectboard find that the fire chief engaged in conduct constituting insubordination, misconduct, and conduct unbecoming as set forth in the record presented, at the disciplinary hearing held in open session, on this day, April 21%, 2026, including failure to comply with the directives of the Board regarding abstention from involvement in the solar project in related … in accordance with terms of his employment agreement and applicable law, and further that such termination shall be effective on date of Mr. Haskell’s final wage check is ready, and that he shall be placed on administrative leave pending delivery of his final wage check and the effective date of termination. Second by D. Pereira. Roll call: Pereira, aye; Johnson, aye; Solas, nay; Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye. Vote 4-1.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Enter Executive Session 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 pos
To enter Executive Session 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) 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
“Ona motion made by Selectman Solas, seconded by Selectman Johnson, it was voted to enter Executive Session 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) To comply with, or act under the authority of, and general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements..” (Motion: Solas)
Vote to Appoint Gregory P. DeCastro to the Traffic Control Unit
Appoint Gregory P. DeCastro to the Traffic Control Unit, effective 4/21/2026 to 6/30/2026
To appoint Gregory P. DeCastro to the Traffic Control Unit, effective 4/21/2026 to 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- to appoint Gregory P. DeCastro to the Traffic Control Unit, effective 4/21/2026 to 6/30/2026. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Pereira)
Vote to Appoint Gregory P. DeCastro to the Traffic Control Unit Motion by L. Mills- to appoint Gregory P. DeCastro to…
Warrant for April 21, 2026: Payroll $131,222.89; Withholding Warrant $40,493.11; Warrant $129,140.88; motion to approve
Warrant for April 21, 2026: Payroll $131,222.89; Withholding Warrant $40,493.11; Warrant $129,140.88; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Mills, Solas
From the minutes
“G. Solas- Warrant for April 21, 2026: Payroll $131,222.89; Withholding Warrant $40,493.11; Warrant $129,140.88; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 3-2 Selectmen Mills and Solas abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Discussion: Possible Warrant Article Bylaw Additions/Revisions-Cryptocurrency ATMs and Town Annual Reports, with poss…
Add Cryptocurrency ATMs article to the ATM warrant
To add Cryptocurrency ATMs article to the ATM warrant
From the minutes
“Motion was made by L. Mills to add Cryptocurrency ATMs article to the ATM warrant. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Place Town Annual Reports bylaw change on the ATM Warrant
To place Town Annual Reports bylaw change on the ATM Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas to place Town Annual Reports bylaw change on the ATM Warrant. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve SRPEDD Agreement on Open Space & Recreation Plan Technical Assistance Assessment of Compliance with R…
Approve the contract between SRPEDD and TOR for the Open Space & Recreation Plan Technical Assistance, for 40 hours of service, which is about $7,000 of the total $12,950 and, further, to authorize the Town Administrator
To approve the contract between SRPEDD and TOR for the Open Space & Recreation Plan Technical Assistance, for 40 hours of service, which is about $7,000 of the total $12,950 and, further, to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement and submit
From the minutes
“Motion made by R. Johnson- to approve the contract between SRPEDD and TOR for the Open Space & Recreation Plan Technical Assistance, for 40 hours of service, which is about $7,000 of the total $12,950 and, further, to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement and submit. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Vote to Appoint Designee(s) to SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
Re-appoint George Solas, to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group, effective June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027
To re-appoint George Solas, to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group, effective June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Solas
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- to re-appoint George Solas, to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group, effective June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0 Selectman Solas abstained..” (Motion: Mills, second: Pereira)
Vote to Appoint Designee(s) to SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) Motion by L. Mills- to re-appoint Ge…
Re-appoint Selectman Mills as the Alternate to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group, effective June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027
To re-appoint Selectman Mills as the Alternate to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group, effective June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“Motion by D. Pereira- to re-appoint Selectman Mills as the Alternate to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group, effective June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve New Hire Tristan Lacourse as Videographer
Approve new hire Tristan Lacourse as a videographer for our Media Department, pending successful physical
To approve new hire Tristan Lacourse as a videographer for our Media Department, pending successful physical
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- to approve new hire Tristan Lacourse as a videographer for our Media Department, pending successful physical. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Junk Dealers License for Sleepy Hollow Antiques
Approve the Junk Dealer’s License for Sleepy Hollow Antiques, effective to 4/30/2027
To approve the Junk Dealer’s License for Sleepy Hollow Antiques, effective to 4/30/2027
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- vote to approve the Junk Dealer’s License for Sleepy Hollow Antiques, effective to 4/30/2027. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Chapter 90 Project 26-03 Crack seal, Chip & Shim on Various Town Roads
Approve and submit Chapter 90- Project 26-03 for $1,416,129.76
To approve and submit Chapter 90- Project 26-03 for $1,416,129.76
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- vote to approve and submit Chapter 90- Project 26-03 for $1,416,129.76. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Chapter 90 Reimbursements for Projects: 25-03, 25-04, 25-05, and 26- 01 Board of Selectmen Meeting Mi…
Approve Chapter 90 reimbursements on projects: 25-03, 25-04, and 25-05 and 26- 01, totaling $584,989.04
To approve Chapter 90 reimbursements on projects: 25-03, 25-04, and 25-05 and 26- 01, totaling $584,989.04
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills- to approve Chapter 90 reimbursements on projects: 25-03, 25-04, and 25-05 and 26- 01, totaling $584,989.04. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Pereira)
7:30PM Public Hearing: Pole Hearing for Providence Street Present: National Grid Representative Michael Parent
Open Public Hearing – 7:30PM Public Hearing: Pole Hearing for Providence Street Present: National Grid Representative Michael Parent
To open Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas- to open 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)
7:30PM Public Hearing: Pole Hearing for Providence Street Present: National Grid Representative Michael Parent Motion…
7:30PM Public Hearing: Pole Hearing for Providence Street Present: National Grid Representative Michael Parent Motion made by G. Solas- to open Public
From the minutes
“The Chair, seeing no abutters, requested a motion to close the public hearing. Close PH: R. Johnson. Second by L. Mills. Roll Call: Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye; Solas, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye. Vote 5-0.” (second: Mills)
Vote to Approve New Hire Tristan Lacourse as Videographer
Approve Petition #3259405 for installation of one JO pole on Providence Street, and for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways, for the purpose of
To approve Petition #3259405 for installation of one JO pole on Providence Street, and for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways, for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire, for distributing purposes
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas- to approve Petition #3259405 for installation of one JO pole on Providence Street, and for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways, for the purpose of making connections 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)
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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