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December 14, 2021
20 recorded votes, 20 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
The Selectmen open the Public Hearing
I move the Selectmen 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. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE:.” (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 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 v.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Enter into an agreement between the Town of Kingston, Kearsarge Kingston LLC, and Cathay Bank t...
I move the Board of Selectmen enter into an agreement between the Town of Kingston, Kearsarge Kingston LLC, and Cathay Bank to remove the wind turbine located at the former town landfill. Further, the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate with Kearsarge Kingston on the repayment terms of the costs incurred to remove the turbine by Kearsarge Kingston using the additional revenues due to the Town from the solar array expansion. I also move the Board of Selectmen to approve an amendment to the Solar Power Sales Agreement between Kearsarge Kingston LLC and the Town of Kingston. This amendment will increase the size of the solar array from 1.8kW to approximately 2.8m
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 enter into an agreement between the Town of Kingston, Kearsarge Kingston LLC, and Cathay Bank to remove the wind turbine located at the former town landfill. Further, the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate with Kearsarge Kingston on the repayment terms of the costs incurred to remove the turbine by Kearsarge Kingston using the additional revenues due to the Town from the solar array expansion. I also move the Board of Selectmen to approve an amendment to the Solar Power Sales Agreement between Kearsarge Kingston LLC and the Town of Kingston. This amendment will increase the size of the.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the Public Hearing
I move the Board of Selectmen 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. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) 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 v.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax...
I move the Board of Selectmen vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2022 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending approval of the Town’s annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
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 vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2022 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending approval of the Town’s annual tax reca.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue the Public Hearing until December 28, 2021, at 6 PM
I move to continue the Public Hearing until December 28, 2021, at 6 PM.
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 continue the Pub.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Kingston Draft Legal Boundary Description as written and accompanying maps in accor...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Kingston Draft Legal Boundary Description as written and accompanying maps in accordance with the 2021 reprecincting guidelines. As presented this evening by Town Clerk Paul Gallagher.
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 approve the Kingston Draft Legal Boundary Description as written and accompanying maps in accordance with the 2021 reprecincting guidelines. As present.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the 2022 Annual Town Election for Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
I move the Board of Selectmen set the 2022 Annual Town Election for Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen set the 2022 Annual Town Election for Saturday,.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the Spring Town Meeting for Saturday, May 21, 2022.
I move the Board of Selectmen set the Spring Town Meeting for Saturday, May 21, 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 set the Sp.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the retirement resignation of Robert Wells, Lieutenant, effective December 31, 2021.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the retirement resignation of Robert Wells, Lieutenant, effective December 31, 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 Mr. Arruda, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the retirement resignation of Robert We.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote favorable action to offer Cody A. Weber and Michael J. Hajnasr a police officer position w...
I move the Board of Selectmen vote favorable action to offer Cody A. Weber and Michael J. Hajnasr a police officer position with the Kingston Police Department. The actual appointment date is contingent upon your successful completion of the following requirements: Medical Examination Psychological Screening Massachusetts Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (PAT) Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Physical Fitness Test (Timed push-ups, sit-ups, 1.5-mile run, 300-meter run – Cooper Fitness Standards) Fulfillment of all the additional statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer and Standards Commission (POSTC) to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer under Chapter 6E,
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 the Board of Selectmen vote favorable action to offer Cody A. Weber and Michael J. Hajnasr a police officer position with the Kingston Police Department. The actual appointment date is contingent upon your successful completion of the following requirements: Medical Examination Psychological Screening Massachusetts Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (PAT) Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Physical Fitness Test (Timed push-ups, sit-ups, 1.5-mile run, 300-meter run – Cooper Fitness Standards) Fulfillment of all the additional statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer and Standards Commission (POSTC) to become a Certif.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoints Thomas Powers into the position of Welcome Desk Receptionist, with the Council on Agin...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoints Thomas Powers into the position of Welcome Desk Receptionist, with the Council on Aging with an anticipated start date of December 16, 2021, subject to the following conditions: Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements of the U.S. Immigration Reform Act. Satisfactory letter from your primary care physician that you can perform the functions of the position. Satisfactory CORI check.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoints Thomas Powers into the position of Welcome Desk Receptionist, with the Council on Aging with an anticipated start date of December 16, 2021, subject to the following conditions: Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements of the U.S. Immigration Reform Act. Satisfactory letter from your primary care physician that you can perform the functions o.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
(accept/not accept) the resignation of Melissa Traynor, Facilities Administrative Assistant, ef...
I move the Board of Selectmen (accept/not accept) the resignation of Melissa Traynor, Facilities Administrative Assistant, effective December 15, 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 Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen (accept/not accept) the resignation of Melissa Traynor, Facilities Administr.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the revised Town House hours. The revised hours will begin Monday, January 3, 2022.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the revised Town House hours. The revised hours will begin Monday, January 3, 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 approve the revised Town House hours. The revi.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the common victualler licenses for Hot Doogy and Mochinut Kingston Inc, contingent on f...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the common victualler licenses for Hot Doogy and Mochinut Kingston Inc, contingent on final approval from the Board of Health.
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 common victualler licenses for Hot Doogy and Mochinut Kingston Inc, contingen.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) 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 approve the annual licenses as printed in the agenda addendum.
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 the Board of Selectmen approve the annual lic.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations: Two green aides to Navigate (Channel Markers) from the Kingston...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: Two green aides to Navigate (Channel Markers) from the Kingston Yacht Club and Fleet Captain Mark Guidoboni to the Harbormaster. $500 to Animal Control from John and Janice Cleveland. $20.00 to Veterans Department from Lynne Welsh. $200.00 donation in grocery gift cards Veterans Department from Bob Green. Donation from Plymouth Bay Catering of 150 turkey dinners served to Kingston veterans on Veteran’s Day. Donation of 18 turkeys from Halifax VFW Post #6258 for Thanksgiving distribution to veterans. Special thanks to the Silver Lake High School CTE program students for the donation of items for Holiday Care Packages that were ship
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: Two green aides to Navigate (Channel Markers) from the Kingston Yacht Club and Fleet Captain Mark Guidoboni to the Harbormaster. $500 to Animal Control from John and Janice Cleveland. $20.00 to Veterans Department from Lynne Welsh. $200.00 donation in grocery gift cards Veterans Department from Bob Green. Donation from Plymouth Bay Catering of 150 turkey dinners served to Kingston veterans on Veteran’s Day. Donation of 18 turkeys from Halifax VFW Post #6258 for Thanksgiving distribution to veterans. Special thanks to the Silver Lake High School CTE program students for the donation of items.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint John Wheble to the Agricultural Commission effective immediately through June 2024.
I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint John Wheble to the Agricultural Commission 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 Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint John Wheble to the Agricultural Commission.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn to executive session for the purpose to discuss strategy with respect to coll
I move to adjourn to executive session for the purpose to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining or
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 adjourn to executive session for the purpose to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may.” (Motion: Vaughn, 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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