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March 8, 2022
11 recorded votes, 11 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
Approve deny the request of Paul O’Sadcia to grandfather boat owners who are not Kingston resid...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve deny the request of Paul O’Sadcia to grandfather boat owners who are not Kingston resident or taxpayer but held a Town mooring in 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 Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, by a roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve deny the request of Paul O’Sadcia to grandfather boat owners who are not Kingston resident.” (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.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, by a roll call, VOTE: I move th.” (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 the Board of Selectmen 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 vote, by a roll call, VOTE: I move the Bo.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to locate and relocate po...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to locate and relocate poles, wires, cables, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by the petitioners along and across Elder Avenue as presented in the Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations dated January 19, 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 Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, by a roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to locate and relocate poles, wires, cables, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by the petitioners along and across Elder Avenue as presented in the Petition for Joint or Ide.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the transfer of an all-alcohol beverage license from VS Liquors Inc to 66 main Street L...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of an all-alcohol beverage license from VS Liquors Inc to 66 main Street Liquors, Inc., located at 66 Main Street.
Yes: Alcombright, Arruda, Emberg, VaughnCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Kramer (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-1 vote, by a roll call (Ms. Kramer abstained) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of an all-alcohol beverage license from VS Liquors Inc to 66 main Str.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Amber Sadlier to hold their Ragnar Relay on May 21, 2022, and May 22, ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Amber Sadlier to hold their Ragnar Relay on May 21, 2022, and May 22, 2022, through the streets of Kingston using Silverlake High School as a staging area, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • Ragnar Relay contacts the Kingston Police Department for the scheduling of detail officers as outlined in the event’s traffic plan. • Ragnar Relay will require the school’s approval after the vote of the Selectmen.
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 a roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Amber Sadlier to hold their Ragnar Relay on May 21, 2022, and May 22, 2022, through the streets of Kingston using Silverlake High School as a staging area, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • Ragnar Relay contacts the Kingston Police Department for the scheduling of detail officers as outlined in the event’s traffic plan. • Ragnar Relay will require the schoo.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Support the submission of a Municipal Fiber Grant application to fund a portion of the project ...
I move the Board of Selectmen support the submission of a Municipal Fiber Grant application to fund a portion of the project to connect all Town and School Department buildings by fiber. Prior to accepting the grant, if awarded, the Town Administrator shall make a final request to use ARPA funds for the balance of the project.
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 a roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen support the submission of a Municipal Fiber Grant application to fund a portion of the project to connect all Town and School Department buildings by fiber. Prior to accepting the grant, if awarded, the Town Administrator shall make a final request to u.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of the following: • Beth Harris, Administrative Assistant in Planning, e...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of the following: • Beth Harris, Administrative Assistant in Planning, effective March 11, 2022 • Cody A. Weber, Public Safety Dispatcher, effective April 2, 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 a roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of the following: • Beth Harris, Administrative Assistant in Planning, effective March 11, 2022 • Cody A. Weber, Publ.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize Town Administrator Keith Hickey to approve, finalize and submit American Rescue Plan ...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Town Administrator Keith Hickey to approve, finalize and submit American Rescue Plan Act Funding Requests to Plymouth County information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants (“ARPA Grants”) to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the American Rescue Plan Act.
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 a roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Town Administrator Keith Hickey to approve, finalize and submit American Rescue Plan Act Funding Requests to Plymouth County information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants (“ARPA Grants”) to be funded from a grant received by Plymou.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve January 25, 2022, and February 17, 2022, Open Session Meeting Minutes with the edits.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve January 25, 2022, and February 17, 2022, Open Session Meeting Minutes with the edits.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote via roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve January 25, 2022, and February 17, 2022,.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn)
Adjourn
I move to adjourn
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright and a.” (Motion: Vaughn, 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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