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June 14, 2022
16 recorded votes, 16 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 to close Woodland Ave. to the intersection of Country Way on Friday, June 2...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request to close Woodland Ave. to the intersection of Country Way on Friday, June 24 from 5:00 PM-10:00 PM with a rain date of Sunday, June 26 at the exact times with the following conditions: 1. Access to emergency vehicles is to be maintained at all times. 2. The petitioner secures barricades and road closed signage from the Kingston Highway Department to be erected by the petitioner during the event. 3. Notification is made by the petitioner to all the neighborhood residents affected by the road closure.
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 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request to close Woodland Ave. to the intersection of Country Way on Friday, June 24 from 5:00 PM-10:00 PM with a rain date of Sunday, June 26 at the exact times with the following conditions: 1. Access to emergency vehicles is to be maintained at all times. 2. The petitioner secures barricades and road closed signage from the Kingston Highway Department to be erected by the petitioner during the event. 3. Notification is made by the petitioner to all the neighborho.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Motor Vehicle Class I License for Town and Country Estates effective immediately un...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Motor Vehicle Class I License for Town and Country Estates effective immediately until December 31, 2022.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Motor Vehicle Class I License for Town and Country Estates effe.” (Motion: Kramer, 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 to 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 Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Boar.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue the O’Donnell Family Realty Trust Earth Removal Permit Application public hearing unti...
I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the O’Donnell Family Realty Trust Earth Removal Permit Application public hearing until Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 6 PM.
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 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the O’Donnell Family Realty Trust Earth Removal Permit Application public hear.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve transferring $25,000 from 01910-51174 Health Insurance to 01220-5131 Fire Overtime.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve transferring $25,000 from 01910-51174 Health Insurance to 01220-5131 Fire Overtime.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve transferring $25,000 from 01910-51174 Hea.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the renewal of the razor clam licenses of the individuals listed in the materials for th...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the renewal of the razor clam licenses of the individuals listed in the materials for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and set the license fee at $300.00.
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 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the renewal of the razor clam licenses of the individuals listed in the materials for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30,.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Kimberley Emberg as a member of the Plymouth County Advisory Board effective July 1, 20...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Kimberley Emberg as a member of the Plymouth County Advisory Board effective July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
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 Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Kimberley Emberg as a member of the Plymouth County Advisory Board e.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignations of Jon Cazeault as the Assistant Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable, effe...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the resignations of Jon Cazeault as the Assistant Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable, 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 Mr. Bouchard, second by Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the resignations of Jon Cazeault as the Assistant Harbormaster/S.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following individuals: • Mary Grylls as the C.O.A. Welcome Desk Reception as a less...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals: • Mary Grylls as the C.O.A. Welcome Desk Reception as a less than part-time position part of the C.O.A. Formula Grant with an anticipated start date of June 16, 2022. • Steven Miller Jr. to Wage and Personnel, full time, Schedule B2, Grade S3, Step 3 full- time position at the Library as the Adult Services/References Librarian with an anticipated start date of June 27, 2022. • Glenn Cavicchi to Wage and Personnel Schedule C2 stipend Assistant Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable position with an anticipated start date of June 15, 2022.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals: • Mary Grylls as the C.O.A. Welcome Desk Reception as a less than part-time position part of the C.O.A. Formula Grant with an anticipated start date of June 16, 2022. • Steven Miller Jr. to Wage and Personnel, full time, Schedule B2, Grade S3, Step 3 full- time position at the Library as the Adult Services/References Librarian with an anticipated start date of June 27, 2022. • Glenn Cavicchi to Wage and Personnel Schedule C2 stipend Assistant Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable position with a.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following effective immediately: James Menu to the Kingston Housing Authority until...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the following effective immediately: James Menu to the Kingston Housing Authority until June 30, 2027.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the following effective immediately: James Menu to the Kings.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Bouchard) 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 Waterfront Committee effective immediately.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the resignation of Tyler Bouchard from the Waterfront Committee 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. Kramer, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the resignation of Tyler Bouchard from the Wat.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Town Administrator's request to establish a deferred compensation plan wi
I move to approve the Town Administrator's request to establish a deferred compensation plan with Mission Square Retirement.
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. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the Town Administrator's request to establish a deferred compens.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the March 8, 2022, open session meeting minutes
I move to approve the March 8, 2022, open session meeting minutes
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, VOTE: I move to approve the M.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the May 14, 2022, open session meeting minutes
I move to approve the May 14, 2022, open session meeting minutes
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Emberg, VaughnCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Kramer (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-0-1 vote, Ms. Kramer abstained. VOTE: I move to approve the.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
(motion text not recorded)
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. Bouchard, and a 4-0-1 vote, I move to approve the May 17, 2022, open session meeting minutes with updates as presented. Selectmen Comments Ms. Vaughn mentioned that school ends next week..” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard)
Adjourn
I move 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. Kramer, second by Mr. Bouchard,.” (Motion: Kramer, 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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