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Rehoboth Former Selectman

Michael P. Deignan

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

17 of 37meetings attended (46%) · whole board 85%
169votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 0%
0split votes where Deignan was in the minority
1abstained
3terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Deignan 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 17 of 37 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (37)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

Mar 18Warrant for the week of March 18, 2024: 24-38B…Motion: Warrant for the week of March 18, 2024: 24-38B Payroll $129,485.62;…Passed 3–0 · Deignan: Not recorded

March 18, 2024: Warrant for the week of March 18, 2024: 24-38B Payroll $129,485.62; 24-37A Withholdings $41,007.11; 24-37 Warrant $65,198.66; 24-37R Refund Warrant $2,026.30; motion to approve

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Warrant for the week of March 18, 2024: 24-38B Payroll $129,485.62; 24-37A Withholdings $41,007.11; 24-37 Warrant $65,198.66; 24-37R Refund Warrant $2,026.30; motion to approve

Yes: Johnson, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“G. Sofas- Warrant for the week of March 18, 2024: 24-38B Payroll $129,485.62; 24-37A Withholdings $41,007.11; 24-37 Warrant $65,198.66; 24-37R Refund Warrant $2,026.30; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Mar 18Nominate Robert Johnson || and Brian McKearney as the…Motion: to nominate Robert Johnson || and Brian McKearney as the Rehoboth…Passed 3–0 · Deignan: Not recorded

March 18, 2024: Nominate Robert Johnson || and Brian McKearney as the Rehoboth Inspectors of Animals, effective 5/1/2024 to 4/30/2025

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To nominate Robert Johnson || and Brian McKearney as the Rehoboth Inspectors of Animals, effective 5/1/2024 to 4/30/2025

Yes: Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson

From the minutes

“G. Solas- motion to nominate Robert Johnson || and Brian McKearney as the Rehoboth Inspectors of Animals, effective 5/1/2024 to 4/30/2025. Second by L. Mills. Vote 3-0 Selectmen Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)

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Mar 11Warrant for the week of March 11, 2024: 24-37B…Motion: Warrant for the week of March 11, 2024: 24-37B Payroll $140,922.49;…Passed 3–0 · Deignan: Not recorded

March 11, 2024: Warrant for the week of March 11, 2024: 24-37B Payroll $140,922.49; 24-36A Withholdings $33,896.90; 24-36 Warrant $203,856.88; motion to approve

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Warrant for the week of March 11, 2024: 24-37B Payroll $140,922.49; 24-36A Withholdings $33,896.90; 24-36 Warrant $203,856.88; motion to approve

Yes: Johnson, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“G. Solas- Warrant for the week of March 11, 2024: 24-37B Payroll $140,922.49; 24-36A Withholdings $33,896.90; 24-36 Warrant $203,856.88; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Mar 4Warrant for the week of March 4, 2024: 24-36B…Motion: Warrant for the week of March 4, 2024: 24-36B Payroll $133,759.04;…Passed 3–0 · Deignan: Not recorded

March 4, 2024: Warrant for the week of March 4, 2024: 24-36B Payroll $133,759.04; 24-35A Withholdings $133,506.99; 24-35 Warrant $82,701.47; 24-35V Veterans Warrant $4,993.87; motion to approve

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Warrant for the week of March 4, 2024: 24-36B Payroll $133,759.04; 24-35A Withholdings $133,506.99; 24-35 Warrant $82,701.47; 24-35V Veterans Warrant $4,993.87; motion to approve

Yes: Johnson, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“G. Solas- Warrant for the week of March 4, 2024: 24-36B Payroll $133,759.04; 24-35A Withholdings $133,506.99; 24-35 Warrant $82,701.47; 24-35V Veterans Warrant $4,993.87; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Feb 12Approve Warrant for the week of February 12, 2024:…Motion: to approve Warrant for the week of February 12, 2024: 24-33B…Passed 3–0 · Deignan: Not recorded

February 12, 2024: Approve Warrant for the week of February 12, 2024: 24-33B Payroll $133,973.70; 24- 32A Withholdings $37,435.63; 24-32 Warrant $82,354.49; 24-32V Veterans Warrant $798.41

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve Warrant for the week of February 12, 2024: 24-33B Payroll $133,973.70; 24- 32A Withholdings $37,435.63; 24-32 Warrant $82,354.49; 24-32V Veterans Warrant $798.41

Yes: Johnson, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“G. Solas- motion to approve Warrant for the week of February 12, 2024: 24-33B Payroll $133,973.70; 24- 32A Withholdings $37,435.63; 24-32 Warrant $82,354.49; 24-32V Veterans Warrant $798.41. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Feb 12Approve and sign the contract with Oakhill Engineering, LLC,…Motion: to approve and sign the contract with Oakhill Engineering, LLC, for…Passed 3–0 · Deignan: Not recorded

February 12, 2024: Approve and sign the contract with Oakhill Engineering, LLC, for the survey work at 3 Anawan St-Corn Cribb

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve and sign the contract with Oakhill Engineering, LLC, for the survey work at 3 Anawan St-Corn Cribb

Yes: Johnson, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills

From the minutes

“G. Solas- motion to approve and sign the contract with Oakhill Engineering, LLC, for the survey work at 3 Anawan St-Corn Cribb. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Feb 5Approve a One Day Liquor License (Malt Only) for…Motion: to approve a One Day Liquor License (Malt Only) for the…Passed 4–0 · Deignan: Not recorded

February 5, 2024: Approve a One Day Liquor License (Malt Only) for the Rehoboth Republican Town Committee for March 9", 2024 from 6pm to 11pm to be held at 61 Reed Street. Firing…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve a One Day Liquor License (Malt Only) for the Rehoboth Republican Town Committee for March 9", 2024 from 6pm to 11pm to be held at 61 Reed Street. Firing Range must remain closed during this event

The names in the minutes do not match the count (4-0), so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“G. Solas- motion to approve a One Day Liquor License (Malt Only) for the Rehoboth Republican Town Committee for March 9", 2024 from 6pm to 11pm to be held at 61 Reed Street. Firing Range must remain closed during this event. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0 Selectman Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)

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Jan 22Approve the 2024 Common Vic and 7-Day Entertainment Renewal…Motion: to approve the 2024 Common Vic and 7-Day Entertainment Renewal License…Passed 3–0 · Deignan: Not recorded

January 22, 2024: Approve the 2024 Common Vic and 7-Day Entertainment Renewal License for Kalimay, , LLC dba iAlive Restaurant 569 Winthrop St, effective 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the 2024 Common Vic and 7-Day Entertainment Renewal License for Kalimay, , LLC dba iAlive Restaurant 569 Winthrop St, effective 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024

The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“G. Solas- motion to approve the 2024 Common Vic and 7-Day Entertainment Renewal License for Kalimay, , LLC dba iAlive Restaurant 569 Winthrop St, effective 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Jan 8Approve the 2024 Alcoholic Beverages License for the following…Motion: to approve the 2024 Alcoholic Beverages License for the following businesses,…Passed 3–0 · Deignan: Not recorded

January 8, 2024: Approve the 2024 Alcoholic Beverages License for the following businesses, effective 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 and submit all necessary signed paperwork to the ABCC: Kalimay LLC dba iAlive Restaurant, 569 Winthrop…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the 2024 Alcoholic Beverages License for the following businesses, effective 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 and submit all necessary signed paperwork to the ABCC: Kalimay LLC dba iAlive Restaurant, 569 Winthrop Street

The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“G. Solas- motion to approve the 2024 Alcoholic Beverages License for the following businesses, effective 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 and submit all necessary signed paperwork to the ABCC: Kalimay LLC dba iAlive Restaurant, 569 Winthrop Street. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)

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Oct 10Approve a One Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth…Motion: to approve a One Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth People…Passed 4–0 · Deignan: Not recorded

October 10, 2023: Approve a One Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth People Have a Heart at 61 Reed Street on 10/20/23 from 6 PM to 10 PM- wine and malt

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve a One Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth People Have a Heart at 61 Reed Street on 10/20/23 from 6 PM to 10 PM- wine and malt

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

From the minutes

“G, Solas- motion to approve a One Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth People Have a Heart at 61 Reed Street on 10/20/23 from 6 PM to 10 PM- wine and malt. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)

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Votes with no disagreement (355)

    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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