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May 31, 2022
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard
Absent: Jessica M. Kramer
Every vote, in order
Approve the use of Town ARPA funding in the amount of $142,288 to be used in conjunction with a...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of Town ARPA funding in the amount of $142,288 to be used in conjunction with a Community Compact Grant of $250,000 to fund the installation of a fiberoptic municipal area network
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of Town ARPA funding in the amount of $142,288 to be used in conjunction with a Community Compact Grant of $250,000 to fund the inst.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Brenda Fitzgerald Kingston’s GATRA Representative
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Brenda Fitzgerald Kingston’s GATRA Representative
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Bren.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the following transfers:
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the following transfers:
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 VOTE: I move the Board of.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the increase of the Fiscal Year 2022’s Inspectional Revolving Account Expenditure spe...
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the increase of the Fiscal Year 2022’s Inspectional Revolving Account Expenditure spending limit to $150,000 for FY22.
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. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the increase of the Fiscal Year 2022’s Inspectional Revolving Account E.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Waive the requirement of taking at least a one-year hiatus after serving a second term on the C...
I move the Board of Selectmen to waive the requirement of taking at least a one-year hiatus after serving a second term on the Council on Aging and move to re-appoint • Catherine Starr to the Council on Aging Board through June 30, 2025, and • Joseph Favaloro to the Council on Aging Board through June 30, 2025
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. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to waive the requirement of taking at least a one-year hiatus after serving a second term on the Council on Aging and move to re-appoint • Catherine Starr to the Council on Aging Board through June 30, 2025, and • Joseph Favaloro to the Co.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
(accept/not accept) the following resignations: • Joanne Caratelli, Office and Transportation A...
I move the Board of Selectmen (accept/not accept) the following resignations: • Joanne Caratelli, Office and Transportation Assistant at the Council on Aging effective June 3, 2022, Ms Caratelli will remain working less than part-time until a replacement for the position is found. • Ylber Berisha (Ben), CDL Laborer for Streets, Trees, and Parks, effective May 27, 2022.
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 VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen (accept/not accept) the following resignations: • Joanne Caratelli, Office and Transportation Assistant at the Council on Aging effective June 3, 2022, Ms. Caratelli will remain working less than part-time until a replacement for the position is found. • Ylber Berisha (Ben), CDL Laborer for Stree.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Draft Flag Policy #3 as written
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Draft Flag Policy #3 as written
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following effective immediately: • Anthony Romano to the Waterfront Committee throu...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following effective immediately: • Anthony Romano to the Waterfront Committee through June 30, 2025 • Douglas Dondero to the Zoning Board of Appeals through June 30, 2024 • Glen Duffy to the Conservation Commission through June 30, 2025 • Robert J King, Jr. to the position of Assistant Harbormaster through June 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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following effective immediately: • Anthony Romano to the Waterfront Committee through June 30, 2025 • Douglas Dondero to the Zoning Board of Appeals through June 30, 2024 • Glen Duffy to the Conservation Commission through June 30, 2025 • Robert J King, Jr. to the position of.” (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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Bouchard,.” (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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