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January 18, 2022
7 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Richard Arruda, Sheila Vaughn, Jessica M. Kramer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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 Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Waive the Town’s right of first refusal for the parcel of land from Roger Correira an
I move to waive the Town’s right of first refusal for the parcel of land from Roger Correira and Wayne and Ann Dunham, 137 Ring Road, Ring Road, and 126 Ring Road, identified as Lot 1 on Assessor’s Map 69 and Lot 70 Maps 4-4, and as shown on a Plan recorded at Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, pending Town Council approval of the proposed conservation restriction approved by the Conservation 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. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move to waive the Town’s right of first refusal for the parcel of land from Roger Correira and Wayne and Ann Dunham, 137 Ring Road, Ring Road, and 126 Ring Road, identified as Lot 1 on Assessor’s Map 69 and Lot 70 Maps 4-4, and as shown on a Plan recorded at Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, pending Town Council approval of the proposed conservation restriction.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue the public hearing of the Earth Removal Permit at 11 Wapping Road to January
I move to continue the public hearing of the Earth Removal Permit at 11 Wapping Road to January 25, 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 Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move to continue the public hearing of the Earth Removal Permit at.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the 2004 Ambulance A4 and give the Fire Chief authorization to donate the ambulance to ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to declare the 2004 Ambulance A4 and give the Fire Chief authorization to donate the ambulance to the Boston Sparks Association.
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 declare the 2004 Ambulance A4 and give the Fire Chief authorization to donate th.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Donald Alcombright as the Representative to the Business Community Partnership Committee
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Donald Alcombright as the Representative to the Business Community Partnership Committee
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Donald Alcombright as the Representative to the.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from the Town Administrator to carry over the additional six vacation days
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from the Town Administrator to carry over the additional six vacation days
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 the request from the Town Administrator t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
I motion to adjourn
I motion 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 vo.” (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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