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September 21, 2021
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Jessica M. Kramer, Sheila Vaughn, Richard Arruda
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the request to advance funds in lieu of a Town Meeting vote for the Wastewater Department.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request to advance funds in lieu of a Town Meeting vote for the Wastewater Department.
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 to advance funds in lieu of a Tow.” (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 Mark Walls to refinance his home located at 35 Bearses Way, Kingston, ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Mark Walls to refinance his home located at 35 Bearses Way, Kingston, Massachusetts with the following stipulations and to give the Town Administrator the authority to sign the letter:
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 Mark Walls to refinance his home located at 35 Bearses Way, Kingston, Massachusetts with the following stipulations and to give the Town Ad.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the transfer of Michael Tyler Kennedy from Streets, Trees, and Parks Department to the ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of Michael Tyler Kennedy from Streets, Trees, and Parks Department to the Water Department as the KTEU Labor, L3 Repairperson position. This is a lateral transfer effective October 4, 2021, with the following condition:
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 transfer of Michael Tyler Kennedy from Streets, Trees, and Parks Department to the Water Department as the KTEU Labor, L3 Repairperson position. This is a lateral transfer effective O.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Abigail Foley to the position of part time Assistant Animal Control Officer position, a...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Abigail Foley to the position of part time Assistant Animal Control Officer position, a Schedule B-1, Grade H3, Step 1, nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Wage and Personnel Bylaws with an anticipated start date of October 4, 2021, subject to 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. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Abigail Foley to the position of part time Assistant Animal Control Officer position, a Schedule B-1, Grade H3, Step 1, nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Wage and Personnel Bylaws with an anticipated start date of October.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Krysten Cully to the position of full time Payroll Coordinator position, a Grade C3, St...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Krysten Cully to the position of full time Payroll Coordinator position, a Grade C3, Step 8, exempt position as part of the Kingston Employee Union with an anticipated start date of October 4, 2021, subject to the following conditions:
Yes: Alcombright, Arruda, VaughnNo: KramerCount 3-1-1 as written; the minutes name Kramer (N), Emberg (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 3-1-1 vote, (Ms. Kramer voted against, Ms. Emberg abstained) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Krysten Cully to the position of full time Payroll Coordinator position, a Grade C3, Step 8, exempt position as part of the Kingston Employee Union with an anticipated start date of October.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Glen Duffy to the Conservation Commission immediately through June 30, 2022. Reappointm...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Glen Duffy to the Conservation Commission immediately through June 30, 2022. Reappointment of Finance Director/Town Accountant The Town Clerk provided back up that under MGL Chapter 41, Sec 55 — Accepted at Town Meeting 9/28/1926 the Town Accountant and under MGL Chapter 43C Sec 11 the Finance Director can be appointed to a 3-year term but not to exceed 5 years. The appointment of Carol McCoy to these positions was in 2018, therefore Carol needs to be reappointed.
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 appoint Glen Duffy to the Conservation Commission immediately through June 30, 2022. Reappointment of Finance Director/Town Accountant The Town Clerk provided back up that under MGL Chapter 41, Sec 55 — Accepted at Town Meeting 9/28/1926 the Town Accountant and under MGL Chapter 43C Sec 11 the Finance Director can be appointed to a 3-year term but not to exceed 5 years. The appointment of Carol McCoy to these positions was in 2018,.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Carol A. McCoy as the Finance Director/Town Accountant effective immediately through ...
I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Carol A. McCoy as the Finance Director/Town Accountant effective immediately through June 30, 2026.
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 reappoint Carol A. McCoy as the Finance Director/Town Accountant effe.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for
I move the Board of Selectmen close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for
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. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen close the Warrant fo.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the September 7, 2021, and September 10, 2021, Open
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the September 7, 2021, and September 10, 2021, Open
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 Se.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) 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. 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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