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October 19, 2021
28 recorded votes, 28 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 from Amber Sadlier from Run Ragnar on Saturday, October 23, 2021, with t...
I move to approve the request from Amber Sadlier from Run Ragnar on Saturday, October 23, 2021, with the following conditions: • The applicant is responsible for hiring a police detail to be located at the intersection of Pembroke Street and Winter Street.
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 approve the request from Amber Sadlier from Run Ragnar on Saturday, October 23, 2021, with the following conditions: • The applicant is responsible for hiring a police detail to be located at the intersection of Pembroke Street and Winter Street..” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the 2009 Carolina Skiff, outboard motor and boat trailer to be deemed surplus and so...
I move the Board of Selectmen declare the 2009 Carolina Skiff, outboard motor and boat trailer to be deemed surplus and sold to the highest bidder.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen declare the 2009 Carolina Skiff, outboard motor and boat trailer to be deemed surplus and sold to the highest bidder..” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Kevin Truelson into the less than part time Jr. Custodian, a Grade L1, Step 1, non-e...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Kevin Truelson 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 November 16, 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 from 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.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Kevin Truelson 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 November 16, 2021, subject to the following conditions: 1. Provision of the nec.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Kaitlin Stacy into the full time Teen and Emerging Technology Librarian, a Grade S3,...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Kaitlin Stacy into the full time Teen and Emerging Technology Librarian, a Grade S3, Step 3, exempt position as part of Wage and Personal at the Library with anticipated start date of November 1, 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 letter from your primary care physician stating that you can perform the functions of the position based on the job description 4. Successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
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 Kaitlin Stacy into the full time Teen and Emerging Technology Librarian, a Grade S3, Step 3, exempt position as part of Wage and Personal at the Library with anticipated start date of November 1, 2021, subject to the following conditions: 1. Provision of the necessary identification forms .” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Water Commissioner’s request to reopen the November 16, 2021, Special Town Meeti...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Water Commissioner’s request to reopen the November 16, 2021, Special Town Meeting warrant.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Water Commissioner’s request to reopen the November 16, 2021, Special Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Add article 17 to allow Water Department to obtain this property via eminent domain.
I move the Board of Selectmen to add article 17 to allow Water Department to obtain this property via eminent domain.
Yes: Emberg, Kramer, VaughnNo: Alcombright, ArrudaCount 3-2-0 as written; the minutes name Arruda, Alcombright (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 3-2-0 vote, (Mr. Arruda and Mr. Alcombright (Mr. Arruda and Mr. Alcombright against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to add article 17 to allow Water Department to obtain this property via eminent domain..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
The favorable action on article 17
I move the favorable action on article 17
Yes: VaughnNo: Alcombright, Arruda, Emberg, KramerCount 1-4-0 as written; the minutes name Vaughn in favor; other members voting shown N.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 1-4-0 vote, (Ms. Vaughn was in favor (Ms. Vaughn was in favor VOTE: I move the favorable action on article 17.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
The favorable action on article 9 Additional Funding for Assessors Revaluation
I move the favorable action on article 9 Additional Funding for Assessors Revaluation
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the favorable action on article 9 Additional Funding for Assessors Revaluation.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote favorable action on article 13, 14 and 15
I move the Board of Selectmen vote favorable action on article 13, 14 and 15
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen vote favorable action on article 13, 14 and 15.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the location of the November 16, 2021, Special Town Meeting at the Kingston Collection.
I move the Board of Selectmen set the location of the November 16, 2021, Special Town Meeting at the Kingston Collection.
Yes: Alcombright, Arruda, Emberg, VaughnNo: KramerCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Kramer (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-1-0 vote, Ms. Kramer opposed. Ms. Kramer opposed. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen set the location of the November 16, 2021, Special Town Meeting at the Kingston Collection..” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the November 16, 2021, Special Town Meeting warrant. Review Proposed Fall Town Meeting...
I move the Board of Selectmen close the November 16, 2021, Special Town Meeting warrant. Review Proposed Fall Town Meeting Warrant, Make Recommendations and Determine Which Board Member Will Move Each Article The Board will review the warrant and vote whether then support or don’t support each article.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen close the November 16, 2021, Special Town Meeting warrant. Review Proposed Fall Town Meeting Warrant, Make Recommendations and Determine Which Board Member Will Move Each Article The Board will review the warrant and vote whether then support or don’t support each article..” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Remove Article 1 from the Town Meeting Warrant.
I move to remove Article 1 from the Town Meeting Warrant.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to remove Article 1 from the Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 7 and 8 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 7 and 8 favorable
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 7 and 8 favorable.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 20 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 20 favorable
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 20 favorable.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 2 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 2 favorable
Yes: Alcombright, Arruda, Emberg, VaughnNo: KramerCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Kramer (N); other members voting shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-1-0 vote, Ms. Kramer opposed Ms. Kramer opposed VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 2 favorable.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 3 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 3 favorable
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 3 favorable.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 4 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 4 favorable
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 4 favorable.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 5 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 5 favorable
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 5 favorable.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 6 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 6 favorable
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 6 favorable.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 10 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 10 favorable
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 10 favorable.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 11 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 11 favorable
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 11 favorable.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 12 repairs to Faunce School favorable
I move the Board vote Article 12 repairs to Faunce School favorable
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 12 repairs to Faunce School favorable.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 16 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 16 favorable
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 16 favorable.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 18 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 18 favorable
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board vote Article 18 favorable.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote Article 19 favorable
I move the Board vote Article 19 favorable
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 vote Article 19 favorable.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize Carol McCoy, Kingston Finance Director is authorized to prepare and enter informat...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Carol McCoy, Kingston Finance Director is authorized to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants (“ARPA Grants”) to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the American Rescue Plan Act.
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 authorize Carol McCoy, Kingston Finance Director is authorized to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants (“ARPA Grants”) to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the Ameri.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the October 5, 2021, Open Session Meeting Minutes.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the October 5, 2021, Open Session Meeting Minutes.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the October 5, 2021, Open Session Meeting Minutes..” (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 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to adjourn..” (Motion: Arruda, second: Vaughn) 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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