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April 21, 2021
14 recorded votes, 14 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
Accept the generous donation from the Kingston Aubuchon Hardware Store for 120 bottles of assor...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the generous donation from the Kingston Aubuchon Hardware Store for 120 bottles of assorted sizes of hand sanitizer to be used at the Senior Center and given to the seniors for their personal use.
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 move the Board of Selectmen accept the generous donation from the Kingston Aubuchon Hardware Store for 120 bottles of assorted sizes of hand sanitizer to be used at the Senior Center and.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the conditional offer of employment to Michael Shute for the position of Laborer, a Gra...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the conditional offer of employment to Michael Shute for the position of Laborer, a Grade L2, Step 2, position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor in the Wastewater Department with an anticipated start date of May 3, 2021 with the following conditions:
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. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the conditional offer of employment to Michael Shute for the position of Laborer, a Grade L2, Step 2, position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor in the Wastewater Department with an anticipated start date of Ma.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation from Kathy Ivers as the Administrative Assistant in the Tax Collector’s ...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Kathy Ivers as the Administrative Assistant in the Tax Collector’s Office effective April 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 Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Kathy Ivers as the Administrative Assistant in the Tax.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Town Employees Un...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Town Employees Union (Labor Staff) effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 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. Emberg, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Town Employees Union (Labor Staff) effec.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Town Employees Union (Clerical Staff) effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 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. Emberg, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Town Employees Union (Clerical Staff).” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Patrolman’s Assoc...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Patrolman’s Association, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 64 effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.
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 the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Patrolman’s Association, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 64.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) 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 the Board of Selectmen 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 Ms. Emberg, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectm.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Add an article for the requested Kingston’s share of funds.
I move that the Board of Selectmen add an article for the requested Kingston’s share of funds.
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. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move that the Board of Selectmen add an article for.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Add an article of the stabilization fund.
I move that the Board of Selectmen add an article of the stabilization fund.
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 that the Board of Select.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Remove the purchase of Property of Winthrop Street, the Paternal Order Superior Offic
I move to remove the purchase of Property of Winthrop Street, the Paternal Order Superior Officers, the adoption of Removal of Ice and Snow from Private Roads.
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 remove the purchase of Property of Winthrop Street, the Paternal Order Superior Officers, the adoption o.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) 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 the Board of Selectmen 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 Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, 3 Board of Selectmen April 21, 2021 VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen close the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the plan as presented by the Town Administrator to present to the Wage and Pe
I move to approve the plan as presented by the Town Administrator to present to the Wage and Personnel Board.
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 plan as presented by the Town Administrator to.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Select the location of Annual Town Meeting on May 22, 2021 to be held at the Kington Collection...
I move the Board of Selectmen select the location of Annual Town Meeting on May 22, 2021 to be held at the Kington Collection located at 101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston.
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 the Board of Selectmen select the location of Annual Town Meeting on May 22, 2021 to be held at the Kington Collection loca.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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 only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Vaughn, second by Ms. Em.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Emberg)
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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