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August 24, 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
Close the Public Hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen 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. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the.” (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 Indian Pond Country Club to amend its existing alcoholic beverage lice...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Indian Pond Country Club to amend its existing alcoholic beverage license to sell and service alcoholic beverages on its golf course. The extension shall permit the sale of alcohol on no more than two mobile beverage carts and at a snack shack located near the 10th hole on the golf course: effective January 1, 2022.
The minutes give only the count.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 1-4-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Indian Pond Country Club to amend its existing alcoholic beverage license to sell and service alcoholic beverages on its golf course. The extension shall permit the sale of alcohol on no more than two mobile beverage carts and at a snack shack located near the 10th hole on the.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Vaughn)
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Indian Pond Country Club to amend its existing alcoholic beverage license to sell and service alcoholic beverages on its golf course. The extension shall permit the sale of alcohol on no more than two mobile beverage carts and at a snack shack located near the 10th hole on the golf course: effective January 1, 2022.
The minutes give only the count.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 2-3-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Indian Pond Country Club to amend its existing alcoholic beverage license to sell and service alcoholic beverages on its golf course. The extension shall permit the sale of alcohol on no more than two mobile beverage carts and at a snack shack located near the 10th hole on the.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda)
Deny Indian Pond Country Club’s request for an extension of a liquor license to sell
I move to deny Indian Pond Country Club’s request for an extension of a liquor license to sell alcohol on the golf course.
The minutes give only the count.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-2-0 vote, VOTE: I move to deny Indian Pond Country Club’s request for an extension of a liquo.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright)
Appoint Verna Dalton to the Cultural Council effective immediately through June 30, 2022.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Verna Dalton to the Cultural Council effective immediately 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 the Board of Selectmen appoint Verna Dalton to the Cultural Council.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Kingston Permanent Firefighters Association, AFL/C...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Kingston Permanent Firefighters Association, AFL/CIO Local 23374 effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and place a warrant article on the Fall 2021 Town Meeting warrant for voter consideration.
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 approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Kingston Permanent Firefighters Association, AFL/CIO Local 23374 effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and place a warrant article on the Fall 2021.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation from Tommy Hunt as a Part Time Jr. Custodian in the Facilities Departmen...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Tommy Hunt as a Part Time Jr. Custodian in the Facilities Department effective July 26, 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. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Tommy Hunt as a Part Time Jr. Custodian in the F.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Keishawn Green into the less than part time Jr. Custodian, a Grade L1, Step 1, non-exem...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Keishawn Green into the less than part time Jr. Custodian, a Grade L1, Step 1, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor in the Facilities Department with anticipated start date of August 25, 2021, subject to the following conditions: 1. Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements to the U.S. Immigration Reform Act; 2. Satisfactory CORI check; 3. Satisfactory results of a Town appointed physical stating that you can perform the functions of the position based on the description in the posting you applied to, including drug screening; and 4. Successful completion of a six-month probationary per
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 appoint Keishawn Green into the less than part time Jr. Custodian, a Grade L1, Step 1, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor in the Facilities Department with anticipated start date of August 25, 2021, subject to the following conditions: 1. Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements to the U.S. Immigration Reform Act; 2. Satisfactory CORI check; 3. Satisfactory results of a Town appointed physical stating that you can perform the functions of the position based on the description in the posting you applied to, including drug screening; and 4. Successf.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Deborah Norrie and Damian Purro as less than part time Council on Aging Van Drivers. Th...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Deborah Norrie and Damian Purro as less than part time Council on Aging Van Drivers. The starting wage will be at a Grade L2, Step 1, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor, with anticipated start dates of August 25, 2021, subject to the following conditions: 1. Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements to the U.S. Immigration Reform Act; 2. Satisfactory CORI check; 3. Satisfactory results of a Town appointed physical stating that you can perform the functions of the position based on the description in the posting you applied to, including drug screening; and 4. Successful completion of
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 Deborah Norrie and Damian Purro as less than part time Council on Aging Van Drivers. The starting wage will be at a Grade L2, Step 1, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor, with anticipated start dates of August 25, 2021, subject to the following conditions: 1. Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements to the U.S. Immigration Reform Act; 2. Satisfactory CORI check; 3. Satisfactory results of a Town appointed physical stating that you can perform the functions of the position based on the description in the posting you applied to, including dru.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations to the Veterans’ Service Department: 1. Two $100 donations from ...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Veterans’ Service Department: 1. Two $100 donations from anonymous donors. 2. A $550 donation from Joanne Cullen through her employer Mini Grant Program with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.
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 donations to the Veterans’ Service Department: 1. Two $100 donations from anonymous donors. 2. A $550 donation from Joanne Cullen through her employer Mini Gr.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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 Council on Aging: 1. $3,000 donation from the Ferreira Fa...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Council on Aging: 1. $3,000 donation from the Ferreira Family. 2. $25 award from Massachusetts Council on Aging Program of Excellence. 3. $50 donation from Robert Tassinari.
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 accept the following donations to the Council on Aging: 1. $3,000 donation from the Ferreira Family. 2. $25 award from Massachusetts Council on Aging Program of Excellence.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donation from Surfside Construction of Kingston for their donation and sponsorship o...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation from Surfside Construction of Kingston for their donation and sponsorship of the Gray’s Beach Park Community Movie night that was held on August 12th.
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 accept the donation from Surfside Construction of Kingston for their donation and sponsorship of the Gray’s Beach Park Community M.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint the following effective through June 30, 2024: Donald Sheehan to the Cultural Council;
I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint the following effective through June 30, 2024: Donald Sheehan to the Cultural Council;
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 reappoint the following effective through June 30, 2024:.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Not reappoint Mark Beaton to the Green Energy Committee effective immediately
I move to not reappoint Mark Beaton to the Green Energy Committee 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 Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to not reappoint Mark Beaton to the Gree.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Keith Hickey as the designee for the Town of Kingston to the MBTA Advisory Board altern...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Keith Hickey as the designee for the Town of Kingston to the MBTA Advisory Board alternate 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 Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Keith Hickey as the designee for the Town of Kingston to the MBTA Ad.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare September 2021, as Suicide Prevention Month.
I move the Board of Selectmen declare September 2021, as Suicide Prevention Month.
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 Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen declare Sept.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the proposed Fall Town Meeting Schedule for the Special Town Meeting that is scheduled f...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the proposed Fall Town Meeting Schedule for the Special Town Meeting that is scheduled for Tuesday, November 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 Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the proposed Fall Town Meeting Schedule for the Special Town Meeting that.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the August 10, 2021, Open Session Meeting Minutes.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the August 10, 2021, Open Session Meeting 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. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the August.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn
I move 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. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kram.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) 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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