MassVoter.com← Kingston Board of SelectmenKingston Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Joint meeting
April 19, 2022
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Richard Arruda, Sheila Vaughn
Absent: Jessica M. Kramer
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing
I move the Board of Selectmen to open the Public Hearing
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.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) 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 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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the B.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Club to amend its existing Alcohol Licenses to extend...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Club to amend its existing Alcohol Licenses to extend the ability to sell alcohol at their pavilion.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Club to amend its existing Alcohol Licenses to extend t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda)
Approve the new class II license for Classic Motorcars by SG, LLC
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the new class II license for Classic Motorcars by SG, LLC
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the new clas.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda)
Approve a One Day Liquor License for a private being held at the Beal House, 222 Main Street, o...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve a One Day Liquor License for a private being held at the Beal House, 222 Main Street, on May 28, 2022, from 11 am-4 pm.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve a One Day Liquor License for a private being held at the Beal House, 222 M.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda)
Approve a One Day Liquor License for a Private event at Crossfit Takeoff, 37 Main Street #7 on ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve a One Day Liquor License for a Private event at Crossfit Takeoff, 37 Main Street #7 on April 24, 2022, from 10am-5pm.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve a One Day Liquor License for a Private event at Crossfit Takeoff, 37 Mai.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda)
Approve the request of Kingston 300 to have the Town of Kingston own the copyright of the 300th...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request of Kingston 300 to have the Town of Kingston own the copyright of the 300th-anniversary book once published.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request of Kingston 300 to have the Town of Kingston own the copyright.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright)
Approve the request from Ken Brack at Hope Floats to hold their 8th Annual Memory Walk on Satur...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Ken Brack at Hope Floats to hold their 8th Annual Memory Walk on Saturday, October 1, 2022, contingent upon: • Scheduling of two police officers at the designated high traffic intersections. • Secure all permits from MassDOT to utilize State Highway Route 3A
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Ken Brack at Hope Floats to hold their 8th Annual Memory Walk on Saturday, October 1, 2022, contingent upon: • Scheduling of two police officers at the designated high traffic intersections. • Secure all permits f.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda)
Authorize the Board of Selectmen, Chair to review and submit the Job Analysis Questionnaire for...
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Board of Selectmen, Chair to review and submit the Job Analysis Questionnaire for the Police and Fire Chief to the HR Manager.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Board of Selectmen, Chair to review and submit the Job Analysis Questionnaire for.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda)
Approve the annual evaluation of the Town Administrator as presented this evening.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual evaluation of the Town Administrator as presented this evening.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual evaluation of the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda)
Authorize a bonus of $3,000 based on the Administrator scoring an exceeding expectation on his ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize a bonus of $3,000 based on the Administrator scoring an exceeding expectation on his evaluation.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize a bonus of $3,000 based on the Administrator scorin.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright)
I motion to adjourn
I motion to adjourn
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 3-0-0 vo.” (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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