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Rehoboth Chair

Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr.

Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

33 of 36meetings attended (92%) · whole board 91%
340votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 0%
0split votes where Vadnais was in the minority
6abstained
10terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Vadnais as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 33 of 36 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (36)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Mar 31Warrant for March 31, 2025: Payroll $126,930.97; Withholdings $161,807.83;…Motion: Warrant for March 31, 2025: Payroll $126,930.97; Withholdings $161,807.83; Warrant $513,810.05;…Passed 4–0 · Vadnais: Yes

March 31, 2025: Warrant for March 31, 2025: Payroll $126,930.97; Withholdings $161,807.83; Warrant $513,810.05; Refund Warrant $13,322.03; Veterans Warrant $3,286.62; motion to approve

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Warrant for March 31, 2025: Payroll $126,930.97; Withholdings $161,807.83; Warrant $513,810.05; Refund Warrant $13,322.03; Veterans Warrant $3,286.62; motion to approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“G. Solas- Warrant for March 31, 2025: Payroll $126,930.97; Withholdings $161,807.83; Warrant $513,810.05; Refund Warrant $13,322.03; Veterans Warrant $3,286.62; motion to approve. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectrnan Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Mar 24For March 24, 2025: Payroll $130,630.90; Withholdings $39,576.80; Warrant…Motion: for March 24, 2025: Payroll $130,630.90; Withholdings $39,576.80; Warrant $234,017.11; motion…Passed 3–0 · Vadnais: Yes

March 24, 2025: For March 24, 2025: Payroll $130,630.90; Withholdings $39,576.80; Warrant $234,017.11; motion to approve

ApprovePassed · 3–0

For March 24, 2025: Payroll $130,630.90; Withholdings $39,576.80; Warrant $234,017.11; motion to approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Johnson, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“G. Solas- for March 24, 2025: Payroll $130,630.90; Withholdings $39,576.80; Warrant $234,017.11; motion to approve. Second R. Johnson. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Mar 17For March 17, 2025: Payroll $140,074.26; Withholdings $37,174.05; Warrant…Motion: for March 17, 2025: Payroll $140,074.26; Withholdings $37,174.05; Warrant $293,950.80; motion…Passed 4–0 · Vadnais: Yes

March 17, 2025: For March 17, 2025: Payroll $140,074.26; Withholdings $37,174.05; Warrant $293,950.80; motion to approve

ApprovePassed · 4–0

For March 17, 2025: Payroll $140,074.26; Withholdings $37,174.05; Warrant $293,950.80; motion to approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“G. Solas- for March 17, 2025: Payroll $140,074.26; Withholdings $37,174.05; Warrant $293,950.80; motion to approve. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Mar 17Approve the nomination of Robert Johnson Il, as Inspector…Motion: to approve the nomination of Robert Johnson Il, as Inspector of…Passed 3–0 · Vadnais: Abstained

March 17, 2025: Approve the nomination of Robert Johnson Il, as Inspector of Animals and Brian McKearney as Alternate Inspector, effective May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the nomination of Robert Johnson Il, as Inspector of Animals and Brian McKearney as Alternate Inspector, effective May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Mills, Pereira, SolasAbstained: Johnson, Vadnais

From the minutes

“Motion by L. Mills- vote to approve the nomination of Robert Johnson Il, as Inspector of Animals and Brian McKearney as Alternate Inspector, effective May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. Second by G. Solas. Vote 3-0 Selectmen Vadnais and Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)

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Mar 10Warrant listing for March 10, 2025. Motion is to…Motion: Warrant listing for March 10, 2025. Motion is to approve Payroll…Passed 4–0 · Vadnais: Yes

March 10, 2025: Warrant listing for March 10, 2025. Motion is to approve Payroll $135,826.19; Withholdings $36,385.61; Warrant $158,185.10

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Warrant listing for March 10, 2025. Motion is to approve Payroll $135,826.19; Withholdings $36,385.61; Warrant $158,185.10

Voted: Yes

Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“G. Solas- Warrant listing for March 10, 2025. Motion is to approve Payroll $135,826.19; Withholdings $36,385.61; Warrant $158,185.10. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Mar 3Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)Passed 4–0 · Vadnais: Not recorded

March 3, 2025: Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)

ApprovePassed · 4–0

The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Payroll $137,962.84; Withhoidings $166,650.56; Warrant $78,035.09; Veterans Warrant $3,286.62; motion to approve. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Miils abstained..” (second: Johnson)

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Mar 3Not exercise our right at first refusal on Chapter…Motion: to Not exercise our right at first refusal on Chapter 61A,…Passed 4–0 · Vadnais: Yes

March 3, 2025: Not exercise our right at first refusal on Chapter 61A, 88 Broad Street, Map 37, Lot 15 +/- 64.37 acres

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To Not exercise our right at first refusal on Chapter 61A, 88 Broad Street, Map 37, Lot 15 +/- 64.37 acres

Voted: Yes

Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“Motion by G. Solas- vote to Not exercise our right at first refusal on Chapter 61A, 88 Broad Street, Map 37, Lot 15 +/- 64.37 acres. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Feb 24Ratify the Warrant for 2/18: Payroll $163,635.41; Withholdings $40,784.42;…Motion: Ratify the Warrant for 2/18: Payroll $163,635.41; Withholdings $40,784.42; Warrant $5,804,850.22;…Passed 4–0 · Vadnais: Yes

February 24, 2025: Ratify the Warrant for 2/18: Payroll $163,635.41; Withholdings $40,784.42; Warrant $5,804,850.22; Refund Warrant $6,437.29; motion to approve

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Ratify the Warrant for 2/18: Payroll $163,635.41; Withholdings $40,784.42; Warrant $5,804,850.22; Refund Warrant $6,437.29; motion to approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“Motion by G. Solas- Ratify the Warrant for 2/18: Payroll $163,635.41; Withholdings $40,784.42; Warrant $5,804,850.22; Refund Warrant $6,437.29; motion to approve. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Feb 24For February 24, 2025: Payroll $144,980.73; Withholdings $46,244.43; Warrant…Motion: for February 24, 2025: Payroll $144,980.73; Withholdings $46,244.43; Warrant $163,704.92; motion…Passed 4–0 · Vadnais: Yes

February 24, 2025: For February 24, 2025: Payroll $144,980.73; Withholdings $46,244.43; Warrant $163,704.92; motion to approve

ApprovePassed · 4–0

For February 24, 2025: Payroll $144,980.73; Withholdings $46,244.43; Warrant $163,704.92; motion to approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“G. Solas- for February 24, 2025: Payroll $144,980.73; Withholdings $46,244.43; Warrant $163,704.92; motion to approve. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Feb 24Appoint Wiliam Karalis as an associate member to the…Motion: to appoint Wiliam Karalis as an associate member to the ZBA,…Passed 4–0 · Vadnais: Yes

February 24, 2025: Appoint Wiliam Karalis as an associate member to the ZBA, effective 2/24/2025 to 6/30/2025

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Wiliam Karalis as an associate member to the ZBA, effective 2/24/2025 to 6/30/2025

Voted: Yes

Yes: Johnson, Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Pereira

From the minutes

“Motion made by G. Solas- vote to appoint Wiliam Karalis as an associate member to the ZBA, effective 2/24/2025 to 6/30/2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Pereira abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Votes with no disagreement (310)

    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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