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May 25, 2021
17 recorded votes, 17 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 appointment of Anthony Romano to the Waterfront Committee effective immediately thr...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of Anthony Romano to the Waterfront Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2022 to fill a vacancy Board of Selectmen May 25, 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 approve the appointment of Anthony Romano to the Waterfront Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2022 to f.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Kingston Food & Liquor, Inc. located at 58 Summer Street to amend thei...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Kingston Food & Liquor, Inc. located at 58 Summer Street to amend their Package Store All Alcoholic Liquor License for Change of Officers/Directors and Change of Stock Interest.
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 Kingston Food & Liquor, Inc. located at 58 Summer Street to amend their Package Store All Alcoholic Liquor License for Change of Off.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Request a traffic study on Smith’s Lane.
I move that we request a traffic study on Smith’s Lane.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move tha.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Request input from the Planning Board, Police and Highway Department on the following two propo...
I move that we request input from the Planning Board, Police and Highway Department on the following two propositions one the rerouting of the State Rt from 106 down Evergreen Street. Prohibition of heavy commercial vehicles on Green Street.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move that we request input from the Planning Board, Police and Highway Department on the following two propositions one the rerouting of the State Rt from 106 down Evergreen Street. Prohibition.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the 2018 Traffic Study completed by the Old Colony Planning Council presented this evening.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the 2018 Traffic Study completed by the Old Colony Planning Council presented this evening.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the 2018 Traffic Study completed by the Old Co.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Do not support the Wind Turbine proposal brought forward this evening.
I move the Board of Selectmen do not support the Wind Turbine proposal brought forward this evening.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen do not support the Wind T.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the conditional offer letter of employment to Nicholas Derbes as the Assistant Collecto...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the conditional offer letter of employment to Nicholas Derbes as the Assistant Collector, a KTEU – Clerical, C3, at Step 1 full-time hire 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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the conditional offer letter of employment to Nicholas Derbes as the Assistant Collector, a KTEU – Clerical, C3, at Step 1 full-.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following generous donations to the Council on Aging: • Sandwiches and chips from th...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following generous donations to the Council on Aging: • Sandwiches and chips from the Big Y to the COA Department as part of their everyday heroes’ program in gratitude for the support they gave to the senior population during the pandemic. • $100.00 from Kathleen Gilli for the assistance received for COVID vaccination. • $100.00 from Maureen and Richard Clark thanking the COA for help scheduling COVID vaccination.
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 following generous donations to the Council on Aging: • Sandwiches and chips from the Big Y to the COA Department as part of their everyday heroes’ program in gratitude for the support they gave to the senior population during the pandemic. • $100.00 from Kathleen Gilli for the assistance received for COVID vaccination. • $100.00 from Maureen and Richard Clark thanking t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the retirement resignation from Robert Veno as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic effecti...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the retirement resignation from Robert Veno as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic effective July 7, 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. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the retirement resignation from Robert Veno as a full-time.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation from Michael Holmes as a part-time Custodian effective May 13, 2021.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Michael Holmes as a part-time Custodian effective May 13, 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 Michael Holmes as.” (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 Ezra Mendales as a full-time Administrative Assistant to the Conser...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Ezra Mendales as a full-time Administrative Assistant to the Conservation Commission effective July 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 Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Ezra Mendales as a full-time Administrative Assistant to the Conserva.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Edmond Marks as the Sealer of Weights & Measure effective through June 30, 2022.
I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Edmond Marks as the Sealer of Weights & Measure 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 Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, 5 Board of Selectmen May 25, 2021 VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Edmond Marks as the Sealer of Weigh.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Paul Dahlen to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective through June 30, 2024.
I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Paul Dahlen 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.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Paul Dahlen to the Zoning Boar.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept resignation
I move the Board of Selectmen accept resignation
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 Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move th.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Thomas Taylor as the Interim Harbormaster
I move to appoint Thomas Taylor as the Interim Harbormaster.
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 Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to appoint Thomas T.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the April 27, 2021, open session minutes.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the April 27, 2021, open session minutes.
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 appr.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) 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. Alc.” (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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