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June 8, 2021
15 recorded votes, 15 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
And Library Trustees appoint Ralph Calderaro as a member
I move the Board of Selectmen and Library Trustees appoint Ralph Calderaro as a member
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. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen and Library Trus.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
(appoint/not appoint) Patricia Tucker to the position of
I move the Board of Selectmen (appoint/not appoint) Patricia Tucker to the position of
Yes: Alcombright, Arruda, Emberg, VaughnCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Kramer (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-0-1 vote, Ms. Kramer abstained. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen (appoint/no.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit a Letter of Support on behalf of the Board of Select...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to submit a Letter of Support on behalf of the Board of Selectmen supporting the Duxbury Beach Reservation grant application. Seasonal Employee Appointments for Recreation Department The Recreation Department is recommending the appoint of a Program Coordinator and Counselors. The Director of Parks and Recreation stated that the Recreation Department is still recruiting for Lifeguards with previous experience. With the nationwide shortage of lifeguards, as of right now there are no lifeguards for Grays Beach for this season.
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 authorize the Town Administrator to submit a Letter of Support on behalf of the Board of Selectmen supporting the Duxbury Beach Reservation grant application. Seasonal Employee Appointments for Recreation Department The Recreation Department is recommending the appoint of a Program Coordinator and Counselors. The Director of Parks and Recreation stated that the Recreation Department is still recruiting for Lifeguards with previous experience. With the nationwide shortage of lifeguards, as of right now there are n.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following:
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the following:
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.” (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 Library Director Michael Slawson. Acceptance of Retirement Resignatio...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Library Director Michael Slawson. Acceptance of Retirement Resignation of Michael Fuller, Full-time Permanent Police Officer Police Officer Michael Fuller submitted his letter of retirement resignation effective July 16, 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. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Library Director Michael Slawson. Acceptance of Retirement Resignation of Michael Fuller, Full-time Permanent Police Officer Police Officer Michael Fuller submitted his letter of re.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the retirement resignation of Officer Michael Fuller effective July 16, 2021. Acceptance...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the retirement resignation of Officer Michael Fuller effective July 16, 2021. Acceptance of Resignation of Bartholomew Connors, Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Bart Connors submitted his letter of retirement resignation effective immediately.
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 retirement resignation of Officer Michael Fuller effective July 16, 2021. Acceptance of Resignation of Bartholomew Connors, Special Police Officer Special Police Officer Bart Connors submitted his letter of.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of Special Police Officer Bartholomew Connors effective immediately. App...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Special Police Officer Bartholomew Connors effective immediately. Appointment to the Plymouth County Advisory Board In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 35, Section 28B, as amended, the Board of Selectmen make an annual appointment of a representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for FY22. The current appointment is Jess Kramer.
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. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Special Police Officer Bartholomew Connors effective immediately. Appointment to the Plymouth County Advisory Board In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 35, Section 28B, as amended, the Board of Selectmen make an annual appointment of a representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Jessica Kramer as member of the Plymouth County Advisory Board effective July 1, 2021, ...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Jessica Kramer as member of the Plymouth County Advisory Board effective July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Reappointment of Adeine Silvia to Board of Registrars Ms Silvia is seeking reappointment of a three-year term to the Board of Registrars ending June 30, 2024. Her current term ends June 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. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Jessica Kramer as member of the Plymouth County Advisory Board effective July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Reappointment of Adeine Silvia to Board of Registrars Ms. Silvia is seeking reappointment of a three-year term to the Board of Registrars ending June 3.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Adeine Silvia to the Board or Registrars to a three- year term ending June 30, 2024. ...
I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Adeine Silvia to the Board or Registrars to a three- year term ending June 30, 2024. Reappointment of Ryan Calter to Waterfront Committee Mr Calter is seeking reappointment to a three-year term on the Waterfront Committee ending June 30, 2024. Mr Calter’s current term ends on June 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. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Adeine Silvia to the Board or Registrars to a three- year term ending June 30, 2024. Reappointment of Ryan Calter to Waterfront Committee Mr. Calter is seeking reappointment to a three-year term on the Waterfront Committee ending June 30, 2024. Mr.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Ryan Calter to the Waterfront Committee to a three-year term ending June 30, 2024. Ac...
I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Ryan Calter to the Waterfront Committee to a three-year term ending June 30, 2024. Acceptance of Donation to Kingston Veterans Fund Donations to the Kingston Veterans Fund totaling $500 were received from four separate donors were received. The Veterans’ Services Department is seeking Board acceptance of the donations.
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 reappoint Ryan Calter to the Waterfront Committee to a three-year term ending June 30, 2024. Acceptance of Donation to Kingston Veterans Fund Donations to the Kingston Veterans Fund totaling $500 were received from four separate donors were received. The Veterans’ Services Department is se.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund: $300.00 donation from an...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund: $300.00 donation from anonymous donors $150.00 donation of grocery gift cards from Bob and Paula Green $50.00 donation of grocery gifts cards from Marv and Carol Nickerson Adoption of Remote Participation for Open Meetings The Governor has lifted the State of Emergency due to the pandemic; the Selectmen have discussed continuing to allow remote participation. The statute only applies to the board members, although boards can continue to allow the public access to the meeting, the board does not have to require it and need not call upon a member of the public who is only attending remotely.
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 accept the following donations to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund: $300.00 donation from anonymous donors $150.00 donation of grocery gift cards from Bob and Paula Green $50.00 donation of grocery gifts cards from Marv and Carol Nickerson Adoption of Remote Participation for Open Meetings The Governor has lifted the State of Emergency due to the pandemic; the Selectmen have discussed continuing to allow remote participation. The statute only applies to the board members, although boards can continue to allow the public access to the meeting, the board does not have to require it and need not call upon a member.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adopt as defined in M.G.L. chapter 4, section 7 to allow remote participation in accordance wit...
I move the Board of Selectmen adopt as defined in M.G.L. chapter 4, section 7 to allow remote participation in accordance with the requirements of 940 CMR 29.10, applying to all subsequent meetings of all local public bodies in 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 Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, 4 Board of Selectmen June 8, 2021 VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen adopt as defined in M.G.L. chapter 4, section 7 to allow remote participation in accordance with the requirements of 940 CMR 29.10, applying to all subsequent mee.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
(approve/not approve) the following transfers from the Veterans Medical Benefit account of 0154...
I move the Board of Selectmen (approve/not approve) the following transfers from the Veterans Medical Benefit account of 01543-57772 totaling $8,500: Transfer $6,000 to Elections and Registrations, line item 01163-51112 Transfer $2,000 to Town Clerk Overtime, line item 00161-51131 Transfer $500 to Property Liability Insurance, line item 01945-57747 Town Administrator Update Financial Updates Construction on the solar array project at the former landfill site is anticipated to begin this summer. Additional meetings with the lease holder will be occurring in the next few weeks to finalize a construction schedule. Personnel Updates | have been appointed to the PACTV Board of Directors to fill K
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. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen (approve/not approve) the following transfers from the Veterans Medical Benefit account of 01543-57772 totaling $8,500: Transfer $6,000 to Elections and Registrations, line item 01163-51112 Transfer $2,000 to Town Clerk Overtime, line item 00161-51131 Transfer $500 to Property Liability Insurance, line item 01945-57747 Town Administrator Update Financial Updates Construction on the solar array project at the former landfill site is anticipated to begin this summer. Additional meetings with the lease holder will be occurring in the next few weeks to finalize a construction schedule. Personnel Updates | have been appointed t.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the May 5, 2021, May 11, 2021, and May 25, 2021,
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the May 5, 2021, May 11, 2021, and 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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the May.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To adjourn to recess into executive session for Collective Bargaining Strategy: Pursuant to Cha...
To adjourn to recess into executive session for Collective Bargaining Strategy: Pursuant to Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares — International Association of Firefighters, Local 2337 and Health Insurance.
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: To adjourn to recess into executive session for Collective Bargaining Strategy: Pursuant to Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares — International Association of Fi.” (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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