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May 3, 2022
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard, Jessica M. Kramer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Club to change their Officers/Directors as requested ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Club to change their Officers/Directors as requested in their application
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. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Club to change their Offic.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve Electronic Billing for the following bills Real Estate, Personal Property, Excise Taxes...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve Electronic Billing for the following bills Real Estate, Personal Property, Excise Taxes, and Utilities per MGL Chapter 60 Section 3A subsections b, c, d, e.
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. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve Electronic Billing for the following bills Real Estate, Personal Property, Excise Taxes, and Utilities per MG.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) 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. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve a (4) one-day liquor licenses for Gray’s Beach Music Nights on May 17, 2022, June 14, 2...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve a (4) one-day liquor licenses for Gray’s Beach Music Nights on May 17, 2022, June 14, 2022, July 12, 2022, and August 9, 2022, from 5pm- 8:30pm for Eric Christensen
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. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve a (4) one-day liquor licenses for Gray’s Beach Music Nights on May 17, 2022, June 14, 2022, July 12, 2022, and August.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue the Public Hearing, to May 17, 2022, at 6pm.
I move the Board of Selectmen continue the Public Hearing, to May 17, 2022, at 6pm.
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 roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen continue.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the one-day liquor license for Michael Snowdale of Stellwagen Beer Company for the King...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the one-day liquor license for Michael Snowdale of Stellwagen Beer Company for the Kingston Collection Food Trust Fest at 101 Kingston Collection Way on May 21, 2022, from 11am-4pm.
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. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the one-day liquor license for Michael Snowdale of Stellwagen Beer Company for the Kingston Collection Food Trust Fest at 101 Kingston Coll.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the recommendation from the Superintendent of Streets, Trees & Parks maintain all Transf...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendation from the Superintendent of Streets, Trees & Parks maintain all Transfer Station sticker fees at their current rates for FY23.
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. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendation from the Superintendent of Streets, Trees & Parks maintain all Transfer Statio.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Michael Shute into the full time Facilities Maintenance Custodian, a Grade L3, Step 2, ...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Shute into the full time Facilities Maintenance Custodian, a Grade L3, Step 2, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor in the Facilities Department with anticipated start date of Monday, May 9, 2022, subject to the following conditions: • Satisfactory CORI check.
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. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Shute into the full time Facilities Maintenance Custodian, a Grade L3, Step 2, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor in the Facilities Department with anticipated start date of Monday, May 9, 2022, subject to the follow.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $2,040.00 from the William H. Wi...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $2,040.00 from the William H. Willis Charity Fund for 4 Camperships for the BSA Summer Camp, the disbursement to be made to Troop 49
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 roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $2,040.00 from the William H. Willis Charity Fund for 4 Camperships for the BSA Summer.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of Tyler Bouchard from the Board of Registrars effective immediately
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Tyler Bouchard from the Board of Registrars effective immediately
The minutes give only the count. Third number in the count (1) usually means abstentions in these minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-1 vote, by roll call vote (Mr. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Tyler Bouchard from.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright)
Appoint the following effective immediately:
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the following effective immediately:
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. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen ap.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
(appoint/not appoint) Christine Meehan effective immediately through June 30, 2026
I move the Board of Selectmen (appoint/not appoint) Christine Meehan effective immediately through June 30, 2026
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 roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen (appoint/not appoint) Christine Meeha.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Casey Pupek into the full time Assistant Town Planner position, a Grade C3, Step 1, non...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Casey Pupek into the full time Assistant Town Planner position, a Grade C3, Step 1, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical in the Town Planners Office with anticipated start date of Monday, May 23, 2022, subject to the following conditions: • Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements to the U.S. Immigration Reform Act. • Satisfactory CORI check; • Satisfactory letter from your primary care physician that you can perform the functions of the position based on the attached job description; • Successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Casey Pupek into the full time Assistant Town Planner position, a Grade C3, Step 1, non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical in the Town Planners Office with anticipated start date of Monday, May 23, 2022, subject to the following conditions: • Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements to the U.S. Immigration Reform Act. • Satisfactory CORI check; • Satisfactory letter from your primary care physician that you can perform the functions of the position based on the attached job description; • Successful comp.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the January 18, 2022, February 8, 2022, February 22, 2022, and April 27, 2022, Open Ses...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the January 18, 2022, February 8, 2022, February 22, 2022, and April 27, 2022, Open Session Minutes with the clerical updates noted by the Board.
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 roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the January 18, 2022, February 8, 2022, February 22, 2022, and April 27, 2022, Open Session Minutes.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) 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 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Bouchard a.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) 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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