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March 22, 2022
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Jessica M. Kramer, Sheila Vaughn
Absent: Richard Arruda
Every vote, in order
Authorize that Human Resources, with the assistance of the Town Planner, start the recruitment ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize that Human Resources, with the assistance of the Town Planner, start the recruitment process for the hiring of a Full-Time Assistant Town Planner
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize that Human Resources, with the assistance of the Town Planner, start the recruitment process for the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Complete Streets Policy as amended
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Complete Streets Policy as amended
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to a.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Complete Streets Prioritization List
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Complete Streets Prioritization List
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen app.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apply MGL c.90, section 17C, reduction of the current speed limit of 30 MPH to 25 MPH on any ro...
I move the Board of Selectmen to apply MGL c.90, section 17C, reduction of the current speed limit of 30 MPH to 25 MPH on any roadway inside thickly settled or business district
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to apply MGL c.90, section 17C, reduction of the current speed limit of 30 MPH to 25 MPH on any roadwa.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant
I move the Board of Selectmen to open the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the additional warrant articles received after the warrant closed on January 21, 2022. A...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the additional warrant articles received after the warrant closed on January 21, 2022. And that the Wetlands Protection Bylaw Amendment warrant article be removed
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the additional warrant articles received after the warrant closed on January 21, 2022. And that the Wetlands Protecti.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant
I move the Board of Selectmen close the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen c.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the contract extension through June 30, 2023, of Interim Harbormaster Thomas Taylor and...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the contract extension through June 30, 2023, of Interim Harbormaster Thomas Taylor and Richard A. Krueger Jr. as the Interim Deputy Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the contract extension through June 30, 2023, of Interim Harbormaster Thomas Taylor and Richard A. Krueger Jr. as the Int.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Debra Mueller as Animal Inspector through April 30, 2023
I move to reappoint Debra Mueller as Animal Inspector through April 30, 2023
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move to reappoint Debra Muell.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the purchase of a 1996 Emergency One fire engine in the amount of $7,500 from the Town ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the purchase of a 1996 Emergency One fire engine in the amount of $7,500 from the Town of Yarmouth
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the purchase of a 1996 Emergency One fire engine in t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations: For the Council on Aging: • $50 donation from Robert Tassinari ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations: For the Council on Aging: • $50 donation from Robert Tassinari • $15 donation from an anonymous donor • $300 donation in memory of Dan O’Connor, a former Kingston resident, and COA participant
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations: For the Council on Aging: • $50 donation from Robert Tassinari • $15 donation from an anonymous donor • $300 donation in memory of Dan O’Connor, a.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recess to Executive Session to not return to Open Session for the purpose of To discu
I move to recess to Executive Session to not return to Open Session for the purpose of To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares, Assistant Town Administrator and Deputy Fire Chief and litigation update. Land Acquisition Pursuant to the Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(2) - To conduct collective bargaining sessions – FOP, Lodge 64, Delegate Authority to hear step 2 grievance between the Town of Kingston and FOP Lodge 64
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to recess to Executive Session to not return to Open Session for the purpose of To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares, Assistant Town Administrator and Deputy Fire Chief and litigation update. Land Acquisition Pursuant to the Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(2) - To conduct collective bargaining sessions – FOP, Lodge 64, Delegate Authority to hear step 2 griev.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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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