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February 22, 2022
13 recorded votes, 1 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
Submit its comment by and through the joint letter being submitted by the Massachusetts Municip...
I move the Board of Selectmen to submit its comment by and through the joint letter being submitted by the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association, as discussed this evening, and wait for final guidelines before taking further action on the draft guidelines for implementing zoning changes for the MBTA communities.
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 roll call 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to submit its comment by and through the joint letter being submitted by the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association, as discussed this evening, and wait for final guidelines before taking further action on the draft guidelines for implemen.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Follow option one titled “additional four hours of operation without financial impact on the bu...
I move the Board of Selectmen follow option one titled “additional four hours of operation without financial impact on the budget” in our meeting packet, which restores hours to Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday to 8:30 -4:30 and Tuesday 8:30-7:30 effective no later than April 4th.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and Mr. Arruda-aye, 5-0-0. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen follow option one titled “additional four hours of operation without financial impact on the budget” in our meeting packet, which restores hours to Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday to 8:30 -4:30 and Tuesday.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda)
Approve the change of manager on the American Legion.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the change of manager on the American Legion.
Yes: Alcombright, Emberg, Kramer, Vaughn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and Mr. Arruda-abstained, 4-0-1. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright)
(approve/not approve) the request from Paul Curley to hold their 23rd Annual Best Buddies Chall...
I move the Board of Selectmen (approve/not approve) the request from Paul Curley to hold their 23rd Annual Best Buddies Challenge Cycling Event on June 4, 2022, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • Best Buddies successfully acquires the proper permits from MassDOT. • Best Buddies contacts the Kingston Police Department for the scheduling of detail officers as outlined in the event's traffic plan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and Mr. Arruda-aye, 5-0-0. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen (approve/not approve) the request from Paul Curley to hold their 23rd Annual Best Buddies Challenge Cycling Event on June 4, 2022, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • Best Buddies successfully acquires the proper permits from MassDOT. • Best Buddies contacts the Kingston Police Department for the scheduling of detail offi.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda)
Hereby authorize Town Administrator Keith Hickey to execute a contract and any other documents ...
I move the Board of Selectmen hereby authorize Town Administrator Keith Hickey to execute a contract and any other documents necessary with Massachusetts Historical Commission for the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund application for the Powder House Historical Restoration Project.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright- aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and Mr. Arruda-aye, 5-0-0. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen hereby authorize Town Administrator Keith Hickey to execute a contract and any other documents necessary with Massachusetts Historical Commission for the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund application for the Powd.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda)
(motion text not recorded)
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and Mr. Arruda-aye, 5-0-0. MOVE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve that according to MGL Chapter 44, Section 31D, the request from the Superintendent of Streets, Trees and Parks, Paul Basler, to allow the Department to deficit spend in the Snow and Ice Budge.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn)
Appoint Andrew Napolitan into the position of CDL/Laborer with Streets, Trees, and Parks, a Gra...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Andrew Napolitan into the position of CDL/Laborer with Streets, Trees, and Parks, a Grade L3, Step 1 nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with an anticipated start date of February 28, 2022, subject to the following conditions: • Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements of the US Immigration Reform Act. • Satisfactory results from a Town-appointed physician stating you can perform the functions of the position based on the description in the posting you applied to, including drug screening. • Satisfactory CORI check.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and Mr. Arruda-aye, 5-0-0. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Andrew Napolitan into the position of CDL/Laborer with Streets, Trees, and Parks, a Grade L3, Step 1 nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with an anticipated start date of February 28, 2022, subject to the following conditions: • Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements of the US Immigration Reform Act. • Satisfactory results from a Town-appointed physician stating you can perform the functions of the position based on the description in the posting you applied to, includi.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright)
Approve the request from Amanda St. Andrews to refinance his home located at 10 Christmas Tree ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Amanda St. Andrews to refinance his home located at 10 Christmas Tree Lane, Kingston, Massachusetts, with the following stipulations and to give the Town Administrator the authority to sign the letter: • That the loan be at a fixed rate and the principal loan amount should not exceed $247,000.00; and • Obtaining prior written approval from the Department of Housing and Community Development.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and Mr. Arruda-aye, 5-0-0. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Amanda St. Andrews to refinance his home located at 10 Christmas Tree Lane, Kingston, Massachusetts, with the following stipulations and to give the Town Administrator the authority to sign the letter: • That the loan be at a fixed rate and the principal loan amount should not exceed $247,000.00; and • Obtaining prior written approval from the Dep.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn)
Accept the following donation: • $200 donation from Mac Marty Inc.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donation: • $200 donation from Mac Marty Inc.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and Mr. Arruda-aye, 5-0-0. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn)
Reappoint David Gavigan to Rent Control Board effective through June 30, 2024.
I move the Board of Selectmen to reappoint David Gavigan to Rent Control Board effective through June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and Mr. Arruda-aye, 5-0-0. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to reappoint David Gavigan to Rent C.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright)
Reappoint James Meau Housing Authority effective through June 30, 2026.
I move the Board of Selectmen to reappoint James Meau Housing Authority effective through June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and Mr. Arruda-aye, 5-0-0. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to reappoint James Meau Housi.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright)
(motion text not recorded)
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and Mr. Arruda-aye, 5-0-0. Move: I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Board of Selectmen Chair to sign closing documents for the purchase of property off of Winthrop Street. Town Administrator Update Mr. Hickey gave his condolences to the driver's family.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn)
Adjourn
I move to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, Ms. Kramer-aye, and M.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright)
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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