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15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard, Jessica M. Kramer
Absent: None
Declare May 11, 2022, through May 17, 2022, as National Police Week
I move the Board of Selectmen declare May 11, 2022, through May 17, 2022, as National Police Week
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“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 declare May 11, 2022.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare May 15, 2022, through May 21, 2022, as National Public Works Week.
I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 15, 2022, through May 21, 2022, as National Public Works Week.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 15, 2022, through.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the one-day liquor license for Christina Solazzo of Latitude Beverage for the Kingston ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the one-day liquor license for Christina Solazzo of Latitude Beverage for the Kingston Collection Food Trust Fest at 101 Kingston Collection Way on May 21, 2022, from 11 AM-4 PM
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“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 to approve the one-day liquor license for Christina Solazzo of Latitude Beverage for the Kingston Collection Food Trust Fest at 101 Kingston.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) 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 Johnson of Brewery 44 for events at Gray’s Beach...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the one-day liquor license for Michael Johnson of Brewery 44 for events at Gray’s Beach on May 31, 2022, June 28, 2022, and July 26, 2022, and August 23, 2022, and September 24, 2022.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“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 to approve the one-day liquor license for Michael Johnson of Brewery 44 for events at Gray’s Beach on May 31, 2022, June 28, 2022, and July 26, 2022,.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from David Whitman of Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride to hold their 20th Harbor...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from David Whitman of Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride to hold their 20th Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride on Saturday, September 17, 2022.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“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 approve the request from David Whitman of Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride to hold their 20th Harbor to the Bay.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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.
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Indian Pond Country Club to amend its existing alcoholic beverage lice...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Indian Pond Country Club to amend its existing alcoholic beverage license to sell and service alcoholic beverages on its golf course using no more than two mobile beverage carts and a snack shack located near the 10th hole to sell alcoholic beverage on the golf course, pending ABCC approval.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“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 request from Indian Pond Country Club to amend its existing alcoholic beverage license to sell and service alcoholic beverages on its golf course using no more than two mobile beverage carts and a snack shack located near the 10th hole to sell alcoholic bevera.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following Heather Sexton – Intervention Facilitator Jake McDonald – Counselor Gavin...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the following Heather Sexton – Intervention Facilitator Jake McDonald – Counselor Gavin McKenna – Counselor Ella Hughes – Counselor Jada Lenny – Counselor Sarah Ventola – Counselor Teddy Yamin – Counselor Aiden Ramsey – Counselor Jayton Woods – Counselor Cali Hansen – Counselor Mary Kate McKenna – Counselor Jack Ryan – Counselor Jack LaNatra – Counselor
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“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 the following Heather Sexton – Intervention Facilitator Jake McDonald – Counselor Gavin McKenna – Counselor Ella Hughes – Counselor Jada Lenny – Counselor Sarah Ventola – Counselor Teddy Yamin – Counselor Aiden Ramsey – Counselor Jayton Woods – Counselor Cali Hansen – Counselor Mary Kate McKenna – Counselor J.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following resignations: Paula Rossi-Clapp, Director of Elder Affairs at the COA effe...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following resignations: Paula Rossi-Clapp, Director of Elder Affairs at the COA effective June 5, 2022. Ms Rossi- Clapp will begin as Kingston’s Health Agent on June 6, 2022. Tom Powers, Welcome Desk Receptionist at the COA effective May 27, 2022. Alvin Ealy as the Head of Adult Services/Reference at the Library effective, May 13, 2022.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“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 accept the following resignations: Paula Rossi-Clapp, Director of Elder Affairs at the COA effective June 5, 2022. Ms. Rossi- Clapp will begin as Kingston’s Health Agent on June 6, 2022. Tom Powers, Welcome Desk Receptionist at the COA effective May 27, 2022. Alvin Ealy as the Head of Adult Services/Refe.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Sheila Vaughn to represent the Kingston Board of Selectmen in the Town of Hanson’s Feas...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Sheila Vaughn to represent the Kingston Board of Selectmen in the Town of Hanson’s Feasibility Study Committee
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Emberg, KramerCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Vaughn (A); other members voting shown Y.
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-1 vote, by roll call vote (Ms. Vaughn abstained) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Sheila Vaughn to represent the Kingston Board of Selectmen in the.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approves the annual licenses as printed in the meeting packet.
I move the Board of Selectmen approves the annual licenses as printed in the meeting packet.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“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 approves the an.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations: • $200 donation from an anonymous donor to Kingston Veteran’s S...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: • $200 donation from an anonymous donor to Kingston Veteran’s Services Department • $1,500 donation from an anonymous donor to the Conservation Department for the Mulliken Landing Project • $1,500 donation from an anonymous donor to the Conservation Department for the Mulliken Landing Project. • $5,000 donation from an anonymous donor to the Conservation Department for the Mulliken Landing Project.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“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 accept the following donations: • $200 donation from an anonymous donor to Kingston Veteran’s Services Department • $1,500 donation from an anonymous donor to the Conservation Department for the Mulliken Landing Project • $1,500 donation from an anonymous donor to the Conservation Department for the Mulliken Landing Project. • $5,000 donation from an anonymous donor to the Conservation.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following effective immediately: • Edward Valla to the Kingston Educational Trust F...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the following effective immediately: • Edward Valla to the Kingston Educational Trust Fund through June 30, 2027 • Michelle Vitagliano to the Board of Registrars through June 30, 2025 • Rui David Santos to the Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2025 • Matthew Wheble to the Waterfront Committee through June 30, 2025 • Douglas Hawthorne as the Plumbing Inspector through June 30, 2023 • Thomas Bouchard as the Plumbing and Gas Inspector through June 30, 2023 • Steven Ellis as the Wiring Inspector through June 30, 2023 • Lionel Warner as the Wiring Inspector through June 30, 2023
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“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 the following effective immediately: • Edward Valla to the Kingston Educational Trust Fund through June 30, 2027 • Michelle Vitagliano to the Board of Registrars through June 30, 2025 • Rui David Santos to the Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2025 • Matthew Wheble to the Waterfront Committee through June 30, 2025 • Douglas Hawthorne as the Plumbing Inspector through June 30, 2023 • Thomas Bouchard as the Plumbing and Gas Inspector through June 30, 2023 • Steven Ellis as the Wiring Inspector through June 30, 2023 • Lionel Warner.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
“I move the Board of Selectmen approve the March 8, 2022, March 22, 2022, and May 3, 2022, Open...
“I move the Board of Selectmen approve the March 8, 2022, March 22, 2022, and May 3, 2022, Open Session Minutes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“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 March 8, 2022, March 22.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn
I move to adjourn
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombr.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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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