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George Solas
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Solas 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 53 of 59 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 10, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 18, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 9, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 15, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 2, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (59)
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 10, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Jun 6Approve the State Aid grant for the Rehoboth Antiquarian…Motion: approve the State Aid grant for the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in…Passed 2–0 · Solas: Yes
June 6, 2022: Approve the State Aid grant for the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in the amount of $10,237.98 and allow the Treasurer’s Dept to deposit the funds in the appropriate account
Approve the State Aid grant for the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in the amount of $10,237.98 and allow the Treasurer’s Dept to deposit the funds in the appropriate account
Voted: Yes
Yes: Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Deignan
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion approve the State Aid grant for the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in the amount of $10,237.98 and allow the Treasurer’s Dept to deposit the funds in the appropriate account. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 2-0 Selectman Deignan abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Solas, second: Vadnais)
May 9Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Solas: Yes
May 9, 2022: Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
Voted: Yes
The scanned copy reads “3-9”; we read it as 3-0.
From the minutes
“motion to approve Regular Meeting Minutes for April 28, 2022. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 3- 9.” (second: Deignan)
May 2Approve the One Day‘ Liquor License for Chuck Procopio…Motion: to Approve the One Day‘ Liquor License for Chuck Procopio of…Passed 2–0 · Solas: Abstained
May 2, 2022: Approve the One Day‘ Liquor License for Chuck Procopio of the Rehoboth:Lions Club for! Wi ednesday, May 4, 2022 from 6pm-9pm. Event to be held at the Seekonk Rod &…
To Approve the One Day‘ Liquor License for Chuck Procopio of the Rehoboth:Lions Club for! Wi ednesday, May 4, 2022 from 6pm-9pm. Event to be held at the Seekonk Rod & Gun Club, | Reed Street in Rehoboth. Firing Range to be closed during sale of alcoholic t beverages. Seagad I by S. Vadnais
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Deignan, VadnaisAbstained: Solas
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to Approve the One Day‘ Liquor License for Chuck Procopio of the Rehoboth:Lions Club for! Wi ednesday, May 4, 2022 from 6pm-9pm. Event to be held at the Seekonk Rod & Gun Club, | Reed Street in Rehoboth. Firing Range to be closed during sale of alcoholic t beverages. Seagad I by S. Vadnais. Vote 2-0 , Selectman George Solas abstained from voting..” (Motion: Deignan)
Apr 25Approve the use of Francis Farm BBQ pit area…Motion: to Approve the use of Francis Farm BBQ pit area for…Passed 2–0 · Solas: Abstained
April 25, 2022: Approve the use of Francis Farm BBQ pit area for the Lions Club BBQ to be held on June Sth from 6am to 12 (noon)
To Approve the use of Francis Farm BBQ pit area for the Lions Club BBQ to be held on June Sth from 6am to 12 (noon)
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Deignan, VadnaisAbstained: Solas
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to Approve the use of Francis Farm BBQ pit area for the Lions Club BBQ to be held on June Sth from 6am to 12 (noon). Second by M. Deignan. Vote 2-0 Selectman George Solas abstained..” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Deignan)
Apr 11Approve the Rehoboth Republican Town Committee Caucus on May…Motion: to approve the Rehoboth Republican Town Committee Caucus on May 3,…Passed 2–0 · Solas: Not recorded
April 11, 2022: Approve the Rehoboth Republican Town Committee Caucus on May 3, 2022 at 7PM and to be held at the Francis Farm Complex, 27 Francis Farm Rd
To approve the Rehoboth Republican Town Committee Caucus on May 3, 2022 at 7PM and to be held at the Francis Farm Complex, 27 Francis Farm Rd
The minutes give the count (2-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to approve the Rehoboth Republican Town Committee Caucus on May 3, 2022 at 7PM and to be held at the Francis Farm Complex, 27 Francis Farm Rd. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 2-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Vadnais)
Jan 24Approve Ballot Question for the Special Election on March…Motion: to approve Ballot Question for the Special Election on March 5,…Passed 4–0 · Solas: Not recorded
January 24, 2022: Approve Ballot Question for the Special Election on March 5, 2022 and request that the Town Clerk move forward with printing of the-Ballots
To approve Ballot Question for the Special Election on March 5, 2022 and request that the Town Clerk move forward with printing of the-Ballots
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to approve Ballot Question for the Special Election on March 5, 2022 and request that the Town Clerk move forward with printing of the-Ballots. Second by J. Muri: Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)
Jan 24Approve Annual Clerical Union bonus that was established at…Motion: to approve Annual Clerical Union bonus that was established at 1-1/2…Passed 4–0 · Solas: Not recorded
January 24, 2022: Approve Annual Clerical Union bonus that was established at 1-1/2 % of base pay for “above expectation” in performance reviews
To approve Annual Clerical Union bonus that was established at 1-1/2 % of base pay for “above expectation” in performance reviews
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to approve Annual Clerical Union bonus that was established at 1-1/2 % of base pay for “above expectation” in performance reviews. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)
Jan 24Approve the 2622 Anawan Grange #22! P of H,…Motion: to approve the 2622 Anawan Grange #22! P of H, Inc…Passed 4–0 · Solas: Not recorded
January 24, 2022: Approve the 2622 Anawan Grange #22! P of H, Inc 2022 Common Vie Renewal License, effective 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2022
To approve the 2622 Anawan Grange #22! P of H, Inc 2022 Common Vie Renewal License, effective 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2022
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“J, Muri motion to approve the 2622 Anawan Grange #22! P of H, Inc 2022 Common Vie Renewal License, effective 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2022. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Jan 24Vote to Open the FY23 Spring Town Meeting Warrant…Passed 4–0 · Solas: Not recorded
January 24, 2022: Vote to Open the FY23 Spring Town Meeting Warrant Articles-February 1, 2022 As discussed last week, the Board has decided: to open the FY23 Spring Tow
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“J. Muri'motion:to open the FY23 Spring Town Meeting Warrant Articles on February 1, 2022. Second by M., Deignan. Vote 4-0.”
Dec 13Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)Passed 4–0 · Solas: Not recorded
December 13, 2021: Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Warrant for December 13,2021; i. ri-motion io: approve the Warrant for the week of December 13, 2021: 22-25B Payroll $143,129.76; 24A Withholdings $31,569.51; 22-24 Warrant $139,354.91. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (second: Deignan)
Votes with no disagreement (548)
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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