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December 28, 2021
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Richard Arruda, Jessica M. Kramer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continue the public hearing until January 25, 2022, at 6 PM, at which time Conservati
I move to continue the public hearing until January 25, 2022, at 6 PM, at which time Conservation will have an agreement with the solar company.
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 to continue the public hearing until January 25, 2022, at 6 PM, at which time Conservation w.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Amend my motion to continue to January 18, 2022, at 6 PM
I move to amend my motion to continue to January 18, 2022, at 6 PM.
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 Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to amend my mot.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the elimination of passes to use the Boneyard Dog Park.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the elimination of passes to use the Boneyard Dog Park.
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the elimin.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Allow the Town Administrator to sign the LAU Application for Alexan Apartments
I move the Board of Selectmen allow the Town Administrator to sign the LAU Application for Alexan Apartments
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen allow the Town Administrator to s.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) 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.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call 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.
Continue the public hearing on the Earth Removal Permit request from 19 Wapping Road LLC c/o Pa...
I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the public hearing on the Earth Removal Permit request from 19 Wapping Road LLC c/o Paul Sheerin until January 11, 2022, Board meeting 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. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the public hearing on the Earth Removal Permit request from 19 Wapping Road LLC c/o Paul Sheerin u.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Meghan O’Neal to the Agricultural Commission effective immediately through June 2023.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Meghan O’Neal to the Agricultural Commission effective immediately through June 2023.
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Meghan O’Neal to the Agricultural Commis.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the change of manager on the Indian Pond Country Club Members Pub and Function Room Liq...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the change of manager on the Indian Pond Country Club Members Pub and Function Room Liquor Licenses
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the change of manager on the Indian Pond Country Club.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual renewal of Indian Pond Country Club's three existing liquor licenses. Those ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual renewal of Indian Pond Country Club's three existing liquor licenses. Those licenses are for the Members Pub, Function Room, and Grill Room.
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual renewal of Indian Pond Country Club's three existing liquor licenses. Those licenses are for th.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Depa...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be fro.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoints Melissa Russel into the part-time Administrative Assistant, a Grade C1, Step 2, non-ex...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoints Melissa Russel into the part-time Administrative Assistant, a Grade C1, Step 2, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical in the Facilities Office with an anticipated start date of January 18, 2022, subject to the following conditions: • 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 Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoints Melissa Russel into the part-time Administrative Assistant, a Grade C1, Step 2, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical in the Facilities Office with an anticipated start date of January 18, 2022, subject to the fo.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoints Rhondalee Larson into the full-time Assistant to the Finance Director/Town Accountant,...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoints Rhondalee Larson into the full-time Assistant to the Finance Director/Town Accountant, a Grade C3, Step 3, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical in the Accounting Office with an anticipated start date of January 24, 2022, subject to the following conditions: • Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements of the U.S. Immigration Reform Act. • Satisfactory CORI check. • Satisfactory letter from your primary care physician that you can perform the functions of the position based on the attached 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 Mr. Arruda, and a 5-0-0 vote by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoints Rhondalee Larson into the full-time Assistant to the Finance Director/Town Accountant, a Grade C3, Step 3, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical in the Accounting Office with an anticipated start date of January 24, 2022, subject to the following conditions: • Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements of the U.S. Immigration Reform Act. • Satisfactory CORI check. • Satisfactory letter from your primary care physician that you can perform the functions of the position based on the attached job description. • Successful compl.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoints Domenic MacLellan into the full-time Facilities Foreman, a Grade L6, Step 6, a non-exe...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoints Domenic MacLellan into the full-time Facilities Foreman, a Grade L6, Step 6, a non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor in the Facilities Department with an anticipated start date of January 3, 2022, subject to the following conditions:
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 by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoints Domenic MacLellan into the full-time Facilities Foreman, a Grade L6, Step 6, a non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor in the Facilities Department with an anticipated start date of January 3, 20.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual licenses for Brothers Roast Beef and Rides of Kingston LLC as presented in t...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual licenses for Brothers Roast Beef and Rides of Kingston LLC as presented in the meeting packet
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 by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual licenses for Brothers Roast Beef and Rides of Kingsto.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accepts the following donations: • $60.00 donation of grocery store gift cards from Len & Linda...
I move the Board of Selectmen accepts the following donations: • $60.00 donation of grocery store gift cards from Len & Linda Warner • $50.00 donation of grocery gift cards from Marvin & Carol Nickerson • $100.00 donation from an anonymous donor
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accepts the following donations: • $60.00 donation of grocery store gift cards from Len & Linda Warner • $50.00 donation of grocery gift cards from Marvin & Carol Nickers.” (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.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vot.” (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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