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November 2, 2021
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Richard Arruda
Absent: Jessica M. Kramer
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing A public hearing will be held during the Board of Selectmen’s
I move to open the public hearing A public hearing will be held during the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on November 2, 2021, at 6:00 pm in Room 200 at the Town House, 26 Evergreen St, Kingston, on the application of Boston A3 South Apartments, LLC of 2276 Washington Street, Suite 100, Newton Lower Falls, MA to install 9,000 Gallon Propane Flammable AST. Said license is to be located at 101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA 02364.
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 to open the public hearing A public hearing will be held during the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on November 2, 2021, at 6:00 pm in Room 200 at the Town House, 26 Evergreen St, Kingston, on the application of Boston A3 South Apartments, LLC of 2276 Washington Street, Suite 100, Newton Lower Falls, MA to install 9,000 Gallon Propane Flammable AST. Said license is to be located at 101.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) 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 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 v.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the application of Boston A3 Apartments to install a temporary 9,000- gallon
I move to approve the application of Boston A3 Apartments to install a temporary 9,000- gallon above ground storage propane tank at their construction site at the Kingston Collection. The installation and maintenance of tanks will comply with all Massachusetts General Laws and Regulations and any additional restrictions deemed necessary by the Kingston Fire Department for the purpose of maintaining public safety.
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 to approve the application of Boston A3 Apartments to install a temporary 9,000- gallon above ground storage propane tank at their construction site at the Kingston Collection. The installation and maintenance of tanks will comply with all Massachusetts General Laws and Regulations and any additional restrictions deemed necessary by the Kingston Fire Department.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the recruitment process for the public health nurse.
I move the Board of Selectmen open the recruitment process for the public health nurse.
Yes: Alcombright, Arruda, VaughnNo: EmbergCount 3-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 3-1-0 vote, (Ms. Emberg voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen open the recruitm.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Allow Mr Alcombright to sign the Weekly Warrants on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
I move the Board of Selectmen allow Mr Alcombright to sign the Weekly Warrants on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen allow Mr. Alcombright to sign the Weekly Warra.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept from Dolores Sprague as Welcome Desk Receptionist at the COA.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept from Dolores Sprague as Welcome Desk Receptionist at the COA.
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 accept from Dolores Spr.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donation to the Kingston Animal Shelter $200 donation along with supplies ...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donation to the Kingston Animal Shelter $200 donation along with supplies in memory of Jack Quindley
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donation to the Kingston Animal Shelter $200 donation along.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the October 25, 2021, Open Session Meeting Minutes.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the October 25, 2021, Open Session Meeting Minutes.
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 Oc.” (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.
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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