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January 19, 2021
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Richard Arruda, Sheila Vaughn
Absent: Jessica M. Kramer
Every vote, in order
Accept the following donation to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund:
I move to accept the following donation to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund:
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to accept the following don.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the conditional offer of employment for the position of Administrative Assist
I move to approve the conditional offer of employment for the position of Administrative Assistant, a Grade C1, Step 2, nonexempt position as part of KTEU to Brenda Webb effective January 20, 2021 with the following conditions:
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the conditional offer of employment for the position of Administrative Assistant, a Grade C1, Step 2, nonexempt position as part of KTEU to Brenda Webb effective Ja.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the retirement of Jo-Ann Bray, Assistant Tax Collector, effective April 2, 202
I move to accept the retirement of Jo-Ann Bray, Assistant Tax Collector, effective April 2, 2021. Approve to start the Recruitment for a full time Assistant Tax Collector. Ms Emberg reminded everyone that while we are allowing for the recruitment process to start, the Assistant Tax Collector is not appointed by the Board of Selectmen but per Massachusetts General Law, is appointed by the Tax Collector who will take office after the April 24" election. Interim Tax Collector, Ms Mitchell, confirmed.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to accept the retirement of Jo-Ann Bray, Assistant Tax Collector, effective April 2, 2021. Approve to start the Recruitment for a full time Assistant Tax Collector. Ms. Emberg reminded everyone that while we are allowing for the recruitment process to start, the Assistant Tax Collector is not appointed by the Board of Selectmen but per Massachusetts General Law, is appointed by the Tax Collector who will take office after the April 24" election. Interi.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for a full time Assistant Tax
I move to allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for a full time Assistant Tax Collector.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for a full time
I move to allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for a full time
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to allow Human Resources to start.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of Tom Connors, Assistant Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable eff
I move to accept the resignation of Tom Connors, Assistant Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable effective February 1, 2021.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to accept the resignation of Tom Connors, Assistant Harbormaster/Sh.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for an Assistant Harbormaster/
I move to allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for an Assistant Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable. Set date for Annual Town Election of April 24, 2021.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for an Assistant Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable. Set dat.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Schedule the Annual Town Election for April 24, 2021
I move to schedule the Annual Town Election for April 24, 2021
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to schedul.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Schedule the Annual Town Meeting for May 22, 2020
I move to schedule the Annual Town Meeting for May 22, 2020.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to sched.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept retirement of Mary Guiney, Conservation Agent, effective March 4, 2021
I move to accept retirement of Mary Guiney, Conservation Agent, effective March 4, 2021.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to accept retirement of Mary Guiney,.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for a Conservation Agent. Acce
I move to allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for a Conservation Agent. Acceptance of resignation of Christine Haas, Administrative Assistant.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for a Conservation Agent. Acceptance of resignation.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of Christine Haas, Administrative Assistant, Building Department
I move to accept the resignation of Christine Haas, Administrative Assistant, Building Department.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to accept the resignation of Christine Haas, A.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for an Administrative Assistan
I move to allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for an Administrative Assistant in the Building Department. Meeting Minutes
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to allow Human Resources to start the recruitment process for an Administrative Assistant in.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the open session meeting minutes for the Board of Selectmen meetings of Decem
I move to approve the open session meeting minutes for the Board of Selectmen meetings of December 22, 2020 and January 5, 2021. Selectmen comments Ms Emberg reminded that all that Town Buildings are now open by appointment only or by calling ahead starting tomorrow. The doors will be locked but departments can be called and, depending on what you are doing, the department contact will either bring you the paperwork you need or will let you into the building. Signage will be placed outside of the town buildings with all of the phone numbers.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the open session meeting minutes for the Board of Selectmen meetings of December 22, 2020 and January 5, 2021. Selectmen comments Ms. Emberg reminded that all that Town Buildings are now open by appointment only or by calling ahead starting tomorrow. The doors will be locked but departments can be called and, depending on what you are doing, the department contact will either bring you the paperwork you need or will let you into the building. Signage will be placed outside of the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn
To adjourn.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Al.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
From the Kingston Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s meeting portal and older Agenda Center. We check every count against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Kimberley Emberg from the Town of Kingston 2023 Annual Town Report (captioned group photo); Sheila Vaughn and Joseph Cunningham Jr. from The Local Seen candidate videos (2026). Melissa Bateman from The Local Seen video of the June 2, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member). Carl Pike shows initials for now. Former members show initials.
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