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September 7, 2021
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Jessica M. Kramer, Richard Arruda
Absent: Sheila Vaughn
Every vote, in order
Approve the request from Brewery 44 for a One Day Liquor License for the Fall Festival taking p...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Brewery 44 for a One Day Liquor License for the Fall Festival taking place on September 26, 2021, at Gray's Beach Park from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Brewery 44 for a One Day Liquor License for the Fall Festival taking place on September 26, 2021,.” (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 Work Inc. for a One Day Liquor License for a Fundraiser Golf Tournamen...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Work Inc. for a One Day Liquor License for a Fundraiser Golf Tournament taking place at Indian Country Club on September 20, 2021, from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Contingent on the Certificate of Insurance being received in the Selectmen's Office before the event. Update on September 11 Remembrance Ms Kramer provided an update on the September 11 Remembrance. She first mentioned a remembrance service for the 20" Anniversary of September 11th being held at the Pembroke Fire Station at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Veterans’ agent sent out 700 invitations, another 100 invitations were distributed at the Kingston Farmers’ Market, and the COA is send
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Work Inc. for a One Day Liquor License for a Fundraiser Golf Tournament taking place at Indian Country Club on September 20, 2021, from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Contingent on the Certificate of Insurance being received in the Selectmen's Office before the event. Update on September 11 Remembrance Ms. Kramer provided an update on the September 11 Remembrance. She first mentioned a remembrance service for the 20" Anniversary of September 11th being held at the Pembroke Fire Station at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Veterans’ agent sent out 700 invitations, another 100 invitations were distributed at the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Martha Shanahan to the position of full-time Outreach Coordinator position, a Grade S2,...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Martha Shanahan to the position of full-time Outreach Coordinator position, a Grade S2, Step 5, exempt position as part of the Kingston Wage and Personnel Bylaws with an anticipated start date of October 4, 2021, subject to the following conditions: 2
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Martha Shanahan to the position of full-time Outreach Coordinator position, a Grade S2, Step 5, exempt position as part of the Kingston Wage and Personnel Bylaws with an anticipated start date of October 4,.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint/not appoint) Vittorio Artiano to the Conservation
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint/not appoint) Vittorio Artiano to the Conservation
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint/not.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the warrant article language as written and include the article on the Fall Town Meetin...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the warrant article language as written and include the article on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for voter consideration. Appointment of Kathleen Cotter as Parking Clerk {t was noted that this appointment is part of the job description of the Administrative Assistant to the Town Administrator and is not a stipend position.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the warrant article language as written and include the article on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for voter consideration. Appointment of Kathleen Cotter as Parking Clerk {t was noted that this appointment is part of the job description of the Administrative Assistant to the Town.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Kathleen Cotter as Parking Clerk effective immediately. Appointment of Gloria Mitchell ...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Kathleen Cotter as Parking Clerk effective immediately. Appointment of Gloria Mitchell as Public Records Access Officer It was discussed that this appointment is part of the job description of the Assistant Town Administrator.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Kathleen Cotter as Parking Clerk effective immediately. Appointment of Gloria Mitchell as Public Records Access Officer It was discussed that this appointment is part of the job des.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Gloria Mitchell as Public Records Access Officer effective immediately. Acceptance of D...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Gloria Mitchell as Public Records Access Officer effective immediately. Acceptance of Donations to Veterans’ Services Department
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Gloria Mitchell as Public Records Access Officer effective immediately. Acceptance.” (Motion: Kramer, 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
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Veterans’ Service
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the foll.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 16, 2021. Town Administrat...
I move the Board of Selectmen to open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 16, 2021. Town Administrator Update
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the August 24, 2021, Open Session Meeting Minutes.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the August 24, 2021, Open Session Meeting Minutes.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the A.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombrig.” (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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