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May 18, 2026
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., George Solas, Robert Johnson II, David J. Pereira II
Absent: Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr.
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Enter Executive Session at 6:00 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21(a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract ne
To enter Executive Session at 6:00 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21(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. (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
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 Pereira, it was voted to enter Executive Session at 6:00 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21(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. (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..” (Motion: Solas)
Ratify the Warrant for May 41, 2026: Payroll $157,334.37; Withholding Warrant $36,394.05; Warrant $60,975.32
To ratify the Warrant for May 41, 2026: Payroll $157,334.37; Withholding Warrant $36,394.05; Warrant $60,975.32
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas to ratify the Warrant for May 41, 2026: Payroll $157,334.37; Withholding Warrant $36,394.05; Warrant $60,975.32. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve the Warrant for May 18, 2026: Payroll $162,986.89; Withholding Warrant $43,835.99; Warrant $6,126,137.11; Refund Warrant RE $4,7,434.30; Refund Warrant MV $10,081.62; Supplemental Warrant $1,184.34
To approve the Warrant for May 18, 2026: Payroll $162,986.89; Withholding Warrant $43,835.99; Warrant $6,126,137.11; Refund Warrant RE $4,7,434.30; Refund Warrant MV $10,081.62; Supplemental Warrant $1,184.34
From the minutes
“Motion made by G. Solas to approve the Warrant for May 18, 2026: Payroll $162,986.89; Withholding Warrant $43,835.99; Warrant $6,126,137.11; Refund Warrant RE $4,7,434.30; Refund Warrant MV $10,081.62; Supplemental Warrant $1,184.34. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Accept Comcast Franchise Fee (PEG) for ist Quarter 2026 - $51, 443.32
Accept the first-quarter Comcast franchise fee payment of $52,163.93
To accept the first-quarter Comcast franchise fee payment of $52,163.93
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas to accept the first-quarter Comcast franchise fee payment of $52,163.93. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve New Hire Thomas Horton as a Part-Time Seasonal Worker for the Facility Maintenance Department
Approve new hire Thomas Horton, as Part-Time Facility Maintenance Department worker
To approve new hire Thomas Horton, as Part-Time Facility Maintenance Department worker
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas to approve new hire Thomas Horton, as Part-Time Facility Maintenance Department worker. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve Junk Dealer’s License for Golden Door Thrift & Antiques
To approve Junk Dealer’s License for Golden Door Thrift & Antiques
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas to approve Junk Dealer’s License for Golden Door Thrift & Antiques. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Amend & Approve Motion Made for Action 8 at 4/13/2026 BOS Meeting - Nomination Title Change
Amend and approve motion made for action 8 at the 4/13/2026 BOS meeting. The approved vote on 4/13/2026 was for Robert E. Johnson Ii, as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney, as Assistant Animal Control Officer. It
To amend and approve motion made for action 8 at the 4/13/2026 BOS meeting. The approved vote on 4/13/2026 was for Robert E. Johnson Ii, as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney, as Assistant Animal Control Officer. It was supposed to be Robert E. Johnson Il, Inspector of Animals and Brian McKearney, Assistant Inspector of Animals
Yes: Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“Motion by G. Solas to amend and approve motion made for action 8 at the 4/13/2026 BOS meeting. The approved vote on 4/13/2026 was for Robert E. Johnson Ii, as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney, as Assistant Animal Control Officer. It was supposed to be Robert E. Johnson Il, Inspector of Animals and Brian McKearney, Assistant Inspector of Animals. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0 Selectman Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
7:15 PM Pole Hearing for New Street National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc
Open Public Hearing – 7:15 PM Pole Hearing for New Street National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc
To open Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by R. Johnson to open Public Hearing. Second by D. Pereira. Roll call: Pereira, aye; Johnson, aye; Solas, aye; Vadnais, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
7:15 PM Pole Hearing for New Street National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectman Johnson, seconded by G. Solas. Roll call: Pereira, aye; Johnson, aye; Solas, aye; Vadnais, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson)
Accept the application – 7:15 PM Pole Hearing for New Street National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc
To accept the application
From the minutes
“Motion by R. Johnson to accept the application. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
7:30 PM Continuation of Pole Hearing for French Street RE: Petition #31260012 received from National Grid and Verizon…
Table the hearing, for a second time
To table the hearing, for a second time
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectman Solas to table the hearing, for a second time. Second by Selectman Johnson. Passed. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas)
7:30 PM Continuation of Pole Hearing for French Street RE: Petition #31260012 received from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc
From the minutes
“. Chairman Vadnais assigned Selectman Johnson to bring the issue back before the Board when the resident’s concerns have been resolved. OLD BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT: 7:33 PM Motiop-tiade by Selectman Johnson to adjourn. Second by Selectman Pereira. Vote 4-0.”
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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