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November 30, 2021
24 recorded votes, 24 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 Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 v.” (Motion: Arruda, 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. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vo.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright) 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, an
I move to approve the Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License for B3 Restaurant & Bar with the following restrictions: alcoholic beverages shall only be sold daily between the hours of 11:00 AM – 1:00 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 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 to approve the Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License for B3 Restaurant & Bar with the following restrictions: alcoholic beverages shall only be sold daily between the hours of 11:00 AM – 1:00 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.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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. Arruda, and a 5-0-0 vote,.” (Motion: Vaughn, 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.
Yes: Alcombright, ArrudaNo: Emberg, Kramer, VaughnCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N), Kramer (N), Vaughn (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 2-3-0 vote (Ms. Emberg, Ms. Kramer, and Ms. Vaughn voted again.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue the Public Hearing to December 14, 2021, at 6 PM
I move to continue the Public Hearing to December 14, 2021, at 6 PM
Yes: Emberg, Kramer, VaughnNo: Alcombright, ArrudaCount 3-2-0 as written; the minutes name Alcombright (N), Arruda (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 3-2-0 vote (Mr. Alcombright and Mr. Arruda voted against) VOTE: I move to continue the Publ.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Leanne McGuiness into the less than part-time Public Health Nurse, a Grade C1, nonexemp...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Leanne McGuiness into the less than part-time Public Health Nurse, a Grade C1, nonexempt position as part of Wage and Personal with the Board of Health with the anticipated start date of December 6, 2021, subject to the following conditions: • Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the U.S. Immigration Reform Act requirements. • Satisfactory CORI check; • Satisfactory letter from your primary care physician stating that you can perform the functions of the position based on the job description • 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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Leanne McGuiness into the less than part-time Public Health Nurse, a Grade C1, nonexempt position as part of Wage and Personal with the Board of Health with the anticipated start date of December 6, 2021, subject to the following conditions: • Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the U.S. Immigration Reform Act requirements. • Satisfactory CORI check; • Satisfactory letter from your primary care physician stating that you can perform the functions of the position based on the job description • Successful comple.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept resignation Robert Short from the Waterfront Committee.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept resignation Robert Short from the Waterfront Committee.
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 accept resignatio.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoints the following to the Waterfront Committee: Erin Benoit Berry effective immediately thr...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoints the following to the Waterfront Committee: Erin Benoit Berry effective immediately through June 2022.
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 appoints the following to the Waterfront Committee: Erin Benoit B.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adopt the amended Waterways Regulations presented this evening.
I move the Board of Selectmen to adopt the amended Waterways Regulations presented this evening.
Yes: Alcombright, ArrudaNo: Emberg, Kramer, VaughnCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N), Kramer (N), Vaughn (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 2-3-0 vote (Ms. Emberg, Ms. Kramer, and Ms. Vaughn voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to adopt the amended.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the updated regulations as amended and discussed in this forum.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the updated regulations as amended and discussed in this forum.
Yes: Alcombright, Emberg, VaughnNo: Arruda, KramerCount 3-2-0 as written; the minutes name Kramer (N), Arruda (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Ms. Emberg, and a 3-2-0 vote (Ms. Kramer and Mr. Arruda voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the updated regulations.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Remove Indian Pond Grill Room, Function Room, and Members Pub liquor licenses from th
I move to remove Indian Pond Grill Room, Function Room, and Members Pub liquor licenses from the list of recommended license renewals being considered this evening.
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 to remove Indian Pond Grill Room, Function Room, and Members Pub liquor licenses from the list of recommended li.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual licenses as printed in the agenda addendum.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual licenses as printed in the agenda addendum.
Yes: Alcombright, Arruda, Emberg, VaughnCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Kramer (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda, and a 4-0-1 vote (Ms. Kramer abstained) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annua.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations to the Veterans Department. • $700 donation from an anonymous do...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations to the Veterans Department. • $700 donation from an anonymous donor • $3,548 donation from the Arbor Hills Neighborhood Association • $100 donation from an anonymous donor • $50 donation in grocery gift cards from Mary & Carl Nickerson
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. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations to the Veterans Department. • $700 donation from an anonymous donor • $3,548 donation from the Arbor Hills Neighborhood Association • $100 donation from an anonymous donor • $50 donation in groce.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the Spring 2022 Town Meeting for Saturday, April 9, 2022.
I move the Board of Selectmen to set the Spring 2022 Town Meeting for Saturday, April 9, 2022.
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 to set the Spring 2.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of Chris Woods, Head Custodian in Facilities, effective December 3, 2021
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Chris Woods, Head Custodian in Facilities, effective December 3, 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 Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Chris Woods, Head Custodian i.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of Jeffrey Gray, Maintenance Technician in Wastewater, effective Novembe...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Jeffrey Gray, Maintenance Technician in Wastewater, effective November 10, 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 a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Jeffrey Gray, Maintenance Technician in.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the retirement of Susan April, Archivist, effective January 15, 2022
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the retirement of Susan April, Archivist, effective January 15, 2022
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. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the retirement of Susan.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the retirement of Angela Kerstein, Assistant to the Finance Director/Town Accountant, ef...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the retirement of Angela Kerstein, Assistant to the Finance Director/Town Accountant, effective February 28, 2022
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. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the retirement of Angela Kerstein, Assistant to the Finance Director.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignations of Chris Spaulding and Ben Tambaschi from the Historical Commission eff...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignations of Chris Spaulding and Ben Tambaschi from the Historical Commission effective immediately.
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 accept the resignations of Chris Spaulding and Ben Tambaschi from the.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following to the Historical Commission: James McKenna effective immediately through...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the following to the Historical Commission: James McKenna effective immediately through June 2022 David McKee effective immediately through June 2024
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 appoint the following to the Historical Commission: James McKenna effective immediately through June 2022 David McKee.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Allow Kimberley Emberg to sign the Weekly Warrants on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
I move the Board of Selectmen allow Kimberley Emberg to sign the Weekly Warrants on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
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 allow Kimberley Emberg to sign the Weekly.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve October 19, 2021, November 2, 2021, November 15, 2021, November 16, 2021, Open Session ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve October 19, 2021, November 2, 2021, November 15, 2021, November 16, 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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve October 19, 2021, November 2, 2021, November 15, 2021, Nov.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) 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. Arruda an.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Arruda) 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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