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Kingston Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Special meeting

October 25, 2021

4 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The town fixed this minutes link on October 6, 2026 after MassVoter asked (it had opened the agenda).

Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Sheila Vaughn, Richard Arruda

Absent: Donald J. Alcombright, Jessica M. Kramer

Every vote, in order

Open the public hearing

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

I move to open the public hearing

The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 3-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to open the public hearing.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Close the public hearing

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

I move to close the public hearing

The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 3-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to close the public hearing.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler License and Entert...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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 – 1 am. 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.

The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 3-0-0 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 – 1 am. and upon the following conditions being met: • the fina.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Adjourn.

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

I move to adjourn.

The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 3-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to adjourn..” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes (PDF)

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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