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March 30, 2021
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Present: Jessica M. Kramer, Kimberley A. Emberg, Richard Arruda, Sheila Vaughn, Donald J. Alcombright
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the request from Promotor Line Inc. to hold their 37th Annual Cape Cod Getawa
I move to approve the request from Promotor Line Inc. to hold their 37th Annual Cape Cod Getaway MA Bike Ride on July 10, 2021 according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: Board of Selectmen March 30, 2021
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the request from Promotor Line Inc. to hold their 37th Annual Cape Cod Getaway MA Bike Ride on July 10, 2021 according to the traffic control plan presented with the following condi.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the issuance and details of interim debt to be issued by the Massachusetts Cl
I move to approve the issuance and details of interim debt to be issued by the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for loan no. DWP-19-20 (Water Filtration Plant Project) as presented.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the issuance and details of interim debt to be issued by the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for loan no. DWP-19-20 (Water.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request to designate The Town of Kingston as a Purple Heart Community as
I Move to approve the request to designate The Town of Kingston as a Purple Heart Community as presented.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I Move to approve the request to designate The Town of Kingston a.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the cardiac monitors from the Fire Department that have been replaced as surp
I move to declare the cardiac monitors from the Fire Department that have been replaced as surplus so they may be donated to the Silver Lake Regional High School for education and training purposes.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to declare the cardiac monitors from the Fire Department that have been replaced as surplus so they may be donated to the Silver Lake Regional Hig.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve, sign and post the Warrants for the Annual Town Elections dated Saturday, Apr
I move to approve, sign and post the Warrants for the Annual Town Elections dated Saturday, April 24, 2020.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve, sign and post the Warrants for the Annual T.” (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 Brian Snowdale a less than part time Jr. Custodian in Facil
I move to accept the resignation of Brian Snowdale a less than part time Jr. Custodian in Facilities effective 3/27/21.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to accept the resignation of Brian Snowdale a less than part time J.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize Human Resources to start the recruitment for a less than part time Jr. Cust
I move to authorize Human Resources to start the recruitment for a less than part time Jr. Custodian that is to fill a vacancy.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to authorize Human Resources to start the recruitment for a less than part.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Richard Arruda to the Memorial Day Parade Committee effective immediately thr
I move to appoint Richard Arruda to the Memorial Day Parade Committee effective immediately through April 2023.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to appoint Richard Arruda to the Memorial Day Parade Committee e.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Jeanette Pasquale and Antoine Nessralla to the Green Energy Committee both ef
I move to appoint Jeanette Pasquale and Antoine Nessralla to the Green Energy Committee both effective immediately through April 2023.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to appoint Jeanette Pasquale and Antoine Nessralla to the Green Energy Committee both e.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint John Bartlett to the Historical Commission effective immediately through Apri
I move to appoint John Bartlett to the Historical Commission effective immediately through April 2023.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to appoint John Bartlett to the Historical Commiss.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) 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 meeting of Februa
I move to approve the open session meeting minutes for the Board of Selectmen meeting of February 16, 2021, March 16, 2021, and March 23, 2021.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the open session meeting minutes for the Board of Selectmen meeting of February 16, 2.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) 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 5-0-0; 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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