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April 5, 2022
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Richard Arruda
Absent: Jessica M. Kramer
Every vote, in order
Uphold a prior Board of Selectmen decision to allow the Water Department Office Administrator p...
I move the Board of Selectmen to uphold a prior Board of Selectmen decision to allow the Water Department Office Administrator position into the Kingston Town Employee Union.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to uphold a prior Board of Selectmen decision to allow the Water Department Office Administrator positio.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donation of the Pratt’s Pond Parcel, 88-2 from Beth A. Glassford and Janet M. Tusing...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the donation of the Pratt’s Pond Parcel, 88-2 from Beth A. Glassford and Janet M. Tusing to be held by the Conservation Commission as Conservation Land.
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. Arruda and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the donation of the Pratt’s Pond Parcel, 88-2 from Beth A. Glassford and Janet M. Tusing to be held by the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve a warrant article to be included on the Spring 2022 Town Warrant requesting authorizati...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve a warrant article to be included on the Spring 2022 Town Warrant requesting authorization to sell Town property identified as Map Lot 96-7, and with legal counsel advise to amend the language with agricultural restriction.
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. Arruda, and a 4-0-0 vote, roll call vote. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve a warrant article to be included on the Spring 2022 Town Warrant requesting authorization to sell Town property identified as Map Lot 96-7, and with legal counsel advise to amend the.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) 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. Arruda, and a 4-0-0 vote, roll call vote. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to open t.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) 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, r...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the additional warrant articles received after the Warrant closed on January 21, 2022, remove the article on the deficit on snow and ice, and remove the article to transfer funds into the capital stabilization fund.
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, 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, remove the article on the deficit on snow and ice, and remove the article to transf.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) 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 to 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 Mr. Arruda, and a 4-0-0 vote, roll call vote. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to cl.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve a change in manager on the liquor license of the Hilltop Athletic Club to Kenneth Moalli.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve a change in manager on the liquor license of the Hilltop Athletic Club to Kenneth Moalli.
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, roll call vote. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve a change in manager on the liquor license of.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the resignation of Adam Augello from the Historical Commission, effective immediately.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the resignation of Adam Augello from the Historical Commission, effective immediately.
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. Arruda, and a 4-0-0 vote, roll call vote. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the resignation of Adam Augello from the Histo.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations for the Veterans Department: • $100 donation from Rui and Joann ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations for the Veterans Department: • $100 donation from Rui and Joann Santos • $50 grocery gift card donation from Marvin and Carol Nickerson
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. Arruda, and a 4-0-0 vote, roll call vote. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations for the Veterans Department: • $100 donation from Rui and Joann Santos • $50 grocery gift card.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Do not accept the following donations for the Recreation Department: • $500 from the Boneyard D...
I move the Board of Selectmen do not accept the following donations for the Recreation Department: • $500 from the Boneyard Dog Park
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen do not accept the following donations for the Recreation.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Assistant Town Administrator’s contract amendments extending the employment contrac...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Assistant Town Administrator’s contract amendments extending the employment contract for a second and third year.
Yes: Alcombright, Arruda, VaughnNo: EmbergCount 3-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Arruda and a 3-1-0 vote, roll call vote (Ms. Emberg voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Assistant Town Administrator’s contract amendments extending the employme.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Deputy Fire Chief’s three-year employment contract as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Deputy Fire Chief’s three-year employment contract as presented.
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, roll call vote. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Deputy Fire Chief’s.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) 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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 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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