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October 5, 2021
13 recorded votes, 13 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
Open the public hearing
I move to open 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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to open the public hearing.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the public hearing
I move to 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 Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to close the public hearing.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler License and Entert...
I move to approve the Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler License and Entertainment License for A10 Hospitality LLC dba Study Hall 101 with the following restrictions: alcoholic beverages shall only be sold daily between the hours of 11:00 am - Midnight and upon the following conditions being met: • the final inspections of Board of Health, Fire Department and Building Inspector • submission of proof of Workers Compensation insurance and Liquor Liability Insurance • payment of all fees License to be released after approval by the ABCC and an occupancy permit has been issued. Board of Selectmen October 5, 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. Arruda, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler License and Entertainment License for A10 Hospitality LLC dba Study Hall 101 with the following restrictions: alcoholic beverages shall only be sold daily between the hours of 11:00 am - Midnight and upon the following conditions being met: • the f.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Donald Sheehan for True Repertory Theatre for a One Day Liquor Lice...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Donald Sheehan for True Repertory Theatre for a One Day Liquor License for the Fall Festival taking place on October 22, 2021, October 23, 2021, October 24, 2021, October 29, 2021, October 30, 2021, October 31, 2021, at the Beal House 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, contingent on receiving the Liquor Liability Insurance.
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 request from Donald Sheehan for True Repertory Theatre for a One Day Liquor License for the Fall Festival taking place on October 22, 2021, October 23, 2021, October 24, 2021, October 29, 2021, October 30, 2021, October 31, 2021, at the Beal House 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, contingent on re.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Ylber Ben Berisha to the position of full time CDL/Laborer position, a Grade L3, Ste...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Ylber Ben Berisha to the position of full time CDL/Laborer position, a Grade L3, Step 3, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union-Labor Bylaws with an anticipated start date of October 18, 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 physician 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 period. 2 Board of Selectmen October 5, 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 appoint Ylber Ben Berisha to the position of full time CDL/Laborer position, a Grade L3, Step 3, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union-Labor Bylaws with an anticipated start date of October 18, 2021, subject to the following conditions: 1. Provision of the necessary iden.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Janice Guidoboni as the Town Historian effective through June 30, 2025:
I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Janice Guidoboni as the Town Historian effective through June 30, 2025:
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 Janice Guidoboni as the Town Historian effective through June 30, 2025:.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donation to the Kingston Police Department K9 Fund $100 donation from A...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donation to the Kingston Police Department K9 Fund $100 donation from Alden Ringquist
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 following donation to the Kingston Police Department K9 Fund $100 donation from Alden Ringquist.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donation to the Veterans Department $100 donation from an anonymous donor
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donation to the Veterans Department $100 donation from an anonymous donor
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 following donation to the Veterans Department $100 donation from an anonymous donor.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the following as surplus:
I move the Board of Selectmen declare the following as surplus:
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 declare the following as surplus:.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Request the Town Administrator to invite the Board and Committee Chairs whose Boards are bei...
I move the Board of Selectmen request the Town Administrator to invite the Board and Committee Chairs whose Boards are being sunsetted to the October 19th Board of Selectmen’s meeting to discuss the sunsetting of their Board or Committee. These were the Adams Center Trustees, Police Station Study Committee and Green Energy Committee.
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 request the Town Administrator to invite the Board and Committee Chairs whose Boards are being sunsetted to the October 19th Board of Selectmen’s meeting to discuss the sunsetting of their Board or Committee. These were the Adams Center Trustees, Police Station Study Committee and Green Energy Co.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Remove Article 20 from the draft warrant in preparation for the October 19th Board meeting.
I move the Board of Selectmen remove Article 20 from the draft warrant in preparation for the October 19th Board meeting.
Yes: Alcombright, Arruda, EmbergNo: Kramer, VaughnCount 3-2-0 as written; the minutes name Kramer, Vaughn (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 3-2-0 vote, Ms. Kramer and Ms. Vaughn were in Ms. Kramer and Ms. Vaughn were in opposition. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen remove Article 20 from the draft warrant in preparation for the October 19th Board meeting..” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the September 21, 2021, Open Session Meeting Minutes.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the September 21, 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 Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the September 21, 2021, Open Session Meeting Minutes..” (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. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to adjourn..” (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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