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April 13, 2021
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Present: Jessica M. Kramer, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Richard Arruda
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the open session meeting minutes for the Board of Selectmen meeting of March
I move to approve the open session meeting minutes for the Board of Selectmen meeting of March 30, 2021.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the open session meeting minutes for the.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright)
Accept the donation from BE RE LLC in the amount of $8,500 for the purpose of purchasing Wildla...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation from BE RE LLC in the amount of $8,500 for the purpose of purchasing Wildland Firefighting Helmets.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation from BE RE LLC in the amount of $8,500 for the purpose.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn)
Accept the donation in the amount of $25.00 from Joel Vaughn to the Eagle Scout Recognition Fun...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation in the amount of $25.00 from Joel Vaughn to the Eagle Scout Recognition Fund. Board of Selectmen April 13, 2021
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation in the amount of $25.00 from Joel Vaughn to the Eagle Scout Recogn.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn)
Accept the donation in the amount of $200.00 from an anonymous donor to the Veterans’ Donation ...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation in the amount of $200.00 from an anonymous donor to the Veterans’ Donation Fund.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Emberg and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation in the amount of $200.00 from an an.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg)
Approve the conditional offer of employment to Paula Green for the position of Administrative A...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the conditional offer of employment to Paula Green for the position of Administrative Assistant, a Grade C1, Step 3, nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical in the Building Department.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the conditional offer of employment to Paula Green for the position of Administrative Assistant, a Grade C1, Step 3, nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn)
Authorize Human Resources to start the recruiting process for the Part Time Administr
I move to authorize Human Resources to start the recruiting process for the Part Time Administrative Assistant position in the Building Department.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to authorize Human Resources to start the recruiting process for the Part Time Administrative As.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright)
Appoint Todd Hamblin to the Memorial Day Parade Committee effective immediately through April 2...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Todd Hamblin to the Memorial Day Parade Committee effective immediately through April 2024.
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 the Board of Selectmen appoint Todd Hamblin to the Memorial Day Parade Commit.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint William Martin as the Kingston representative to the Old Colony Elder Servi
I move to reappoint William Martin as the Kingston representative to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors effective through June 30, 2022.
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 reappoint William Martin as the Kingston representative to the Old Colony Elder Services Board.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the 2021-2022 license renewals as follows, subject to payment of any fees due to the To...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the 2021-2022 license renewals as follows, subject to payment of any fees due to the Town: • Dahany Alley Kat Lanes for 26 bowling alley lanes. • Dahany Ten Pins for 16 bowling alley lanes.”
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 the Board of Selectmen approve the 2021-2022 license renewals as follows, subject to payment of any fees due to the Town: • Dahany Alley Kat Lanes for 26 bowling alley lanes. •.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Emberg and a 5-.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
I move to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
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. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Add the article for Well Site Land Purchase from the Water Commissioners to the Annua
I move to add the article for Well Site Land Purchase from the Water Commissioners to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
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 add the article for Well Site Land Purchase from the Water Comm.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Add the article to adopt MGL c. 62, sec. 62A – Payment Agreements for Overdue Taxes
I move to add the article to adopt MGL c. 62, sec. 62A – Payment Agreements for Overdue Taxes.
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 Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to add the article to adopt MGL c. 62, sec.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 22, 2021
I move to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 22, 2021.
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 Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to close the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Withdraw the article of Transfer of Town Owned Land to Conversation – The Conservatio
I move to withdraw the article of Transfer of Town Owned Land to Conversation – The Conservation Commission has not even weighed in on this article to make a recommendation for them to accept the land and Amendment to General By-Laws; Chapter 25-Stormwater Management – There are significantly more changes to the By-Law than originally anticipated and Town Counsel stated that an Enterprise Fund needs to be set up and funded to support the By-Law.
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, 5 Board of Selectmen April 13, 2021 VOTE: I move to withdraw the article of Transfer of Town Owned Land to Conversation – The Conservation Commission has not even weighed in on this article to make a recommendation for them to accept the land and Amendment to General By-Laws; Chapter 25-Stormwater Management – There are significantly more changes to the By-Law than originally anticipated and Town Counsel stated that an Enterprise Fund needs to be.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the recommended FY22 Selectmen’s Budget for the Selectmen’s Office
I move approve the recommended FY22 Selectmen’s Budget for the Selectmen’s Office.
Yes: Alcombright, Arruda, Kramer, VaughnNo: EmbergCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-1-0 vote, Ms. Emberg voted against. VOTE: I move approve the recommended FY22 Select.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Give Town Counsel authorization to send the letter presented (as amended) this evenin
I move to give Town Counsel authorization to send the letter presented (as amended) this evening in response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Joshua Warren on March 24, 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. Emberg, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to give Town Counsel authorization to send the letter presented (as amended) this evening in response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint f.” (Motion: Emberg, 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.
From the minutes
“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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