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May 11, 2021
19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Jessica M. Kramer, Richard Arruda
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the request from Heather Manuel of South Shore Race Management permission to utilize th...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Heather Manuel of South Shore Race Management permission to utilize the roadways within the Town of Kingston to hold the Annual Rise and Adapt 5K road race on Saturday, October 16, 2021 contingent upon 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. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Heather Manuel of South Shore Race Management permission to utilize the roadways within the Town of Kingston to hold the Annual Rise and Adapt 5K road race on Saturday, October 16, 2.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Paul Curley for permission to utilize the roadways within the Town of ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Paul Curley for permission to utilize the roadways within the Town of Kingston to hold the Annual Best Buddied Challenge: Hyannis Port road race on Saturday, October 2, 2021 contingent upon 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. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Paul Curley for permission to utilize the roadways within the Town of Kingston to hold the Annual Best Buddied Challenge: Hyannis Port road race on Saturday, October 2, 2.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Having convened in an open meeting on May 11, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, t...
Having convened in an open meeting on May 11, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Kingston, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, 2 Board of Selectmen May 11, 2021 has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated June 1, 2021 for the Kingston Elementary School located at 150 Main Street, Kingston, MA 02364 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future Priority 5 is checked offwith the main focus on the aging ro
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 Ms. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: Having convened in an open meeting on May 11, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Kingston, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, 2 Board of Selectmen May 11, 2021 has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated June 1, 2021 for the Kingston Elementary School located at 150 Main Street, Kingston, MA 02364 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future Priority 5 is c.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donations to the Veterans Donation Fund as follows:
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donations to the Veterans Donation Fund as follows:
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donati.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Kevin Wrightington to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective through June 30, 2024.
I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Kevin Wrightington to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective through June 30, 2024.
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. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Kevin Wrightington to the Zoning Boar.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Eugene Wyatt to the Green Energy Committee effective through June 30, 2024.
I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Eugene Wyatt to the Green Energy Committee effective through June 30, 2024.
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. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Eugene Wyatt to the Green Ener.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation from Julie Haley as the Executive Secretary to the Community Preservatio...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Julie Haley as the Executive Secretary to the Community Preservation Committee effective immediately. 3 Board of Selectmen May 11, 2021
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“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 Julie Haley as the Executive Secretary to the Community Preservation Committee effective i.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize Human Resources to start the recruitment process for the hiring of an Executive Secre...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Human Resources to start the recruitment process for the hiring of an Executive Secretary to the Community Preservation Committee.
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 Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Human Resources to start the recruitment process for the hiring of an Executive Secre.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation from Robert Downey as the Town Planner effective immediately.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Robert Downey as the Town Planner effective immediately.
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 Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Robert Down.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize Human Resources to start the recruitment process for the hiring of a Town Planner.
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Human Resources to start the recruitment process for the hiring of a Town Planner.
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 Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Human Resources to start the recruitm.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the removal of the hiring freeze on all positions included in the current fiscal year b...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the removal of the hiring freeze on all positions included in the current fiscal year budget effective immediately.
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 Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the removal of the hiring freeze on all positions included in the curr.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reconsider the first motion in Article 22- Community Preservation Committee Administrative Budg...
I move the Board of Selectmen reconsider the first motion in Article 22- Community Preservation Committee Administrative Budget/Fund Appropriations/Projects.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen reconsider the first motion in Article 22- Community Preservation Committee Admini.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote favorable action on the first motion for Reserve Accounts and Administrative Expenses in A...
I move the Board of Selectmen vote favorable action on the first motion for Reserve Accounts and Administrative Expenses in Article 22-Community Preservation Committee Administrative Budget/Fund Appropriations/Projects.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen vote favorable action on the first motion for Reserve Accounts and Administrative Expenses in Article 22-Community Preservation Committee Admini.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the renewal of the Automatic Amusement Device License for Player One Amusement Group lo...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of the Automatic Amusement Device License for Player One Amusement Group 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.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of the Automatic Amusement Device License for Player One Amusement Group loca.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the line-item transfer request from the Finance Director in the amount of $10,000 as su...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the line-item transfer request from the Finance Director in the amount of $10,000 as submitted.
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 Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the line-item transfer request from the Finance Di.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Allow additional public members into the meeting room 200 in person consistent with t
I move to allow additional public members into the meeting room 200 in person consistent with the Governors orders and guidance with the Board of Health
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to allow additional public members into the meeting room 200 in person consistent with the Governors.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Request the Town Administrator to draft an amendment to fund the Selectmen’s Office reorganizat...
I move the Board of Selectmen request the Town Administrator to draft an amendment to fund the Selectmen’s Office reorganization in the FY22 operating budget.
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 Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen request the Town Administrator to draft an amendment to fund the Selectmen’s Office re.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the April 13, 2021 and April 21, 2021 Board of Selectmen open session meeting minutes.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the April 13, 2021 and April 21, 2021 Board of Selectmen open session meeting minutes.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the April 13, 2021 and April 21, 2021 Boa.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn
To adjourn.
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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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