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January 11, 2022
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Jessica M. Kramer, Richard Arruda, Sheila Vaughn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the Road Safety Audit of the intersection of Pembroke Street (Route 27) at Lake Street a...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the Road Safety Audit of the intersection of Pembroke Street (Route 27) at Lake Street and Station Street.
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 to accept the Road Safety Audit of the intersection of Pembroke Street.” (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 Jalens LLC, contingent on final approval from the Bo...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the common victualler licenses for Jalens LLC, 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 Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the common victualler licenses for Jalens LLC, contingen.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the LAU Application for Jones River Estates subdivision.
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to sign the LAU Application for Jones River Estates subdivision.
Yes: Alcombright, Arruda, Emberg, VaughnNo: KramerCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Kramer (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 4-1-0 vote, roll call vote, Ms. Kramer, voted against VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to sign the LAU App.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue this public hearing to January 18, 2022, at 6 PM.
I move the Board of Selectmen to continue this public hearing 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.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to continue this publ.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Christopher Young into the full-time Heavy Equipment Operator within Streets, Trees, an...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Christopher Young into the full-time Heavy Equipment Operator within Streets, Trees, and Parks Department, a Grade L4, Step 5, a non- exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor within the Streets Trees and Parks Department with an anticipated start date of January 24, 2022, subject to the following condition:
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Christopher Young into the full-time Heavy Equipment Operator within Streets, Trees, and Parks Department, a Grade L4, Step 5, a non- exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor within the Streets Trees and Parks Department with an anticipated start date of January.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the name change in the common victualler license to Xhulia Devishi ER XU Inc dba Brothe...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the name change in the common victualler license to Xhulia Devishi ER XU Inc dba Brother’s Roast Beef.
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 approve the name change in the common victualler license to Xhuli.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Use the evaluation form marked as A to evaluate Town Administrator Hickey.
I move the Board of Selectmen to use the evaluation form marked as A to evaluate Town Administrator Hickey.
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 to use the evaluation form marke.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Delegate the discipline of all town employees, excluding Department Heads, up to but not includ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to delegate the discipline of all town employees, excluding Department Heads, up to but not including termination.
Yes: Arruda, VaughnNo: Alcombright, Emberg, KramerCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name Alcombright (N), Emberg (N), Kramer (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Kramer and a 2-3-0 vote, by roll call vote (Mr. Alcombright, Ms. Emberg, and Ms. Kramer voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to delegate the discipline of all town employees, excluding Department Hea.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Delegate the discipline of all town employees, excluding Department Heads, up to and including ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to delegate the discipline of all town employees, excluding Department Heads, up to and including termination.
Yes: Alcombright, Emberg, KramerNo: Arruda, VaughnCount 3-2-0 as written; the minutes name Arruda (N), Vaughn (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer and a 3-2-0 vote, by roll call vote (Mr. Arruda and Ms. Vaughn voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to delegate the discipline of all town employees, excluding Depar.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accepts the following donations: • $1,000 from Dick Powderly, owner of A Dogs World Unleashed D...
I move the Board of Selectmen accepts the following donations: • $1,000 from Dick Powderly, owner of A Dogs World Unleashed Dog Day Care to Animal Control: • $50.00 donation in gift cards from Janet Holmes to the Veterans’ Department: • Countless dozens of eggs for distribution to Veterans from the Maribett Farm and the Santos Family Farm.
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accepts the following donations: • $1,000 from Dick Powderly, owner of A Dogs World Unleashed Dog Day Care to Animal Control: • $50.00 donation in gift cards from Janet Holmes to the Veterans’ Department: • Countless dozens of eggs for distribution to Veterans from.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approves the following Financial Assistance Applications: • Application submitted in the amount...
I move the Board of Selectmen approves the following Financial Assistance Applications: • Application submitted in the amount of $1,600.00 from the Arthur F. Wadsworth Charity Fund: • Application submitted in the amount of $3,432 from the Arthur F. Wadsworth Charity Fund.
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 approves the following Financial Assistance Applications: • Application submitted in the amount of $1,600.00 from the Arthur F. Wadsworth Charity Fund: • Application submitted in the amount of $3,4.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant at 8:00 AM on January 12, 2022
I move the Board of Selectmen open the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant at 8:00 AM on January 12, 2022
No seconder recorded. 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 M. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen open the 2022 Annual Town Meeting W.” (Motion: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve November 30, 2021, December 14, 2021, and December 29, 2021, Open Session Meeting Minutes.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve November 30, 2021, December 14, 2021, and December 29, 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 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 November 30, 2021, December 14, 2021, and Dec.” (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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Ms. Kramer a.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Kramer) 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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