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George Solas
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 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 33 of 35 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Aug 29, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 22, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (35)
- Mar 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 29, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 22, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 27Nominate Robert Johnson II and Brian McKearney as Inspectors…Motion: to nominate Robert Johnson II and Brian McKearney as Inspectors of…Passed 4–0 · Solas: Not recorded
March 27, 2023: Nominate Robert Johnson II and Brian McKearney as Inspectors of Animals, effective May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024
To nominate Robert Johnson II and Brian McKearney as Inspectors of Animals, effective May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to nominate Robert Johnson II and Brian McKearney as Inspectors of Animals, effective May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Feb 27Approve the installation of the JO Pole at 220…Motion: to approve the installation of the JO Pole at 220 Fairview…Passed 4–0 · Solas: Yes
February 27, 2023: Approve the installation of the JO Pole at 220 Fairview Avenue
To approve the installation of the JO Pole at 220 Fairview Avenue
Voted: Yes
Yes: Deignan, Johnson, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the installation of the JO Pole at 220 Fairview Avenue. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0 Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Jan 30Approve the Rehoboth Republican Caucus to hold their meeting…Motion: to approve the Rehoboth Republican Caucus to hold their meeting on…Passed 4–0 · Solas: Not recorded
January 30, 2023: Approve the Rehoboth Republican Caucus to hold their meeting on February 8" at 7PM at the Francis Farm- Francis Hall Building. With an alternate date of February 15‘ at Francis…
To approve the Rehoboth Republican Caucus to hold their meeting on February 8" at 7PM at the Francis Farm- Francis Hall Building. With an alternate date of February 15‘ at Francis Farm- Arcade Building
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Rehoboth Republican Caucus to hold their meeting on February 8" at 7PM at the Francis Farm- Francis Hall Building. With an alternate date of February 15‘ at Francis Farm- Arcade Building. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Abstained: M Deignan Action Item (5).” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Jan 23Approve and sign the contract between TOR and Ashley…Motion: to approve and sign the contract between TOR and Ashley Pires…Passed 4–0 · Solas: Not recorded
January 23, 2023: Approve and sign the contract between TOR and Ashley Pires as the Town Accountant, term 1/23/2023 to 6/30/2025
To approve and sign the contract between TOR and Ashley Pires as the Town Accountant, term 1/23/2023 to 6/30/2025
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve and sign the contract between TOR and Ashley Pires as the Town Accountant, term 1/23/2023 to 6/30/2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Jan 23Appoint Ashley Pires as Town Accountant, effective 1/23/2023 to…Motion: to appoint Ashley Pires as Town Accountant, effective 1/23/2023 to 6/30/2025Passed 4–0 · Solas: Not recorded
January 23, 2023: Appoint Ashley Pires as Town Accountant, effective 1/23/2023 to 6/30/2025
To appoint Ashley Pires as Town Accountant, effective 1/23/2023 to 6/30/2025
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to appoint Ashley Pires as Town Accountant, effective 1/23/2023 to 6/30/2025. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Jan 17Motion to Approve 2023 Class II License Renewal for…Motion: Motion to Approve 2023 Class II License Renewal for 257 Anawan,…Passed 5–0 · Solas: Not recorded
January 17, 2023: Motion to Approve 2023 Class II License Renewal for 257 Anawan, LLC dba Anawan Auto, Mark Almeida Manager
Motion to Approve 2023 Class II License Renewal for 257 Anawan, LLC dba Anawan Auto, Mark Almeida Manager
The names in the minutes do not match the count (5-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- Motion to Approve 2023 Class II License Renewal for 257 Anawan, LLC dba Anawan Auto, Mark Almeida Manager. Second M. Deignan. Vote 5-0 Selectman Vadnais stepped away..” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Jan 9Close Public HearingMotion: to close Public HearingFailed 2–3 · Solas: Yes
January 9, 2023: Close Public Hearing
To close Public Hearing
Voted: Yes
Yes: Mills, SolasNo: Deignan, Johnson, Vadnais
From the minutes
“Selectman Mills- motion to close Public Hearing. Second by R. Johnson. Roll call: Skip Vadnais, nay; M. Deignan, nay; R. Johnson, nay; G. Solas, aye; L. Mills, aye. Vote 2-3.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Dec 5Approve the Warrant for the week of week December…Motion: to approve the Warrant for the week of week December 5,…Passed 4–0 · Solas: Not recorded
December 5, 2022: Approve the Warrant for the week of week December 5, 2022: 23-23B Payroll $116,807.53; 23-23A Withholdings $39,540.11; 23-22 Warrant $219,671.52
To approve the Warrant for the week of week December 5, 2022: 23-23B Payroll $116,807.53; 23-23A Withholdings $39,540.11; 23-22 Warrant $219,671.52
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to approve the Warrant for the week of week December 5, 2022: 23-23B Payroll $116,807.53; 23-23A Withholdings $39,540.11; 23-22 Warrant $219,671.52. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Dec 5Approve Town Counsel’s response to the OML complaint and…Motion: to approve Town Counsel’s response to the OML complaint and authorize…Passed 4–0 · Solas: Not recorded
December 5, 2022: Approve Town Counsel’s response to the OML complaint and authorize Town Counsel to submit
To approve Town Counsel’s response to the OML complaint and authorize Town Counsel to submit
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Town Counsel’s response to the OML complaint and authorize Town Counsel to submit. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Nov 7Reappoint the following, effective 7/1/2022-6/30/23: Field Driver, Brian McKearney…Motion: to reappoint the following, effective 7/1/2022-6/30/23: Field Driver, Brian McKearney and…Passed 3–0 · Solas: Yes
November 7, 2022: Reappoint the following, effective 7/1/2022-6/30/23: Field Driver, Brian McKearney and Field Driver, Robert E. Johnson, II
To reappoint the following, effective 7/1/2022-6/30/23: Field Driver, Brian McKearney and Field Driver, Robert E. Johnson, II
Voted: Yes
Yes: Deignan, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to reappoint the following, effective 7/1/2022-6/30/23: Field Driver, Brian McKearney and Field Driver, Robert E. Johnson, II. Second M. Deignan. Vote 3-0 Rob Johnson abstains..” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Votes with no disagreement (331)
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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