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Kingston Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Joint meeting

July 26, 2022

9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard, Donald J. Alcombright

Absent: Jessica M. Kramer

Every vote, in order

Appoint Kalina Vendetti to the Board of Registrars effective immediately through June

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

I move to appoint Kalina Vendetti to the Board of Registrars effective immediately 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 Mr. Bouchard, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move to appoint Kalina Vendetti to the Board of Registrars ef.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Adopt the Uniform Guidelines for Federal Awards as presented this evening.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to adopt the Uniform Guidelines for Federal Awards as presented this evening.

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 Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to adopt the Uniform Guidelines for.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Association for a One Day Liquor License for a softba...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Association for a One Day Liquor License for a softball charity tournament on August 13th, 2022, at the Opachinski Field Complex from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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 Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Association for a One Day Liquor License for a softball charity tournament on August 13th, 2022, at the Opachin.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve and sign the Warrant for the State Primary Election on September 6, 2022.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve and sign the Warrant for the State Primary Election on September 6, 2022.

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 Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve and sign the Warrant for the St.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Appoint Denbeigh Forbes for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Veteran’s office, a...

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Denbeigh Forbes for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Veteran’s office, a C-1 nonexempt less than a part-time position with the following condition: • Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements of 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 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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Denbeigh Forbes for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Veteran’s office, a C-1 nonexempt less than a part-time position with the following condition: • Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements of 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: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Accept the retirement of Nancy Bonarrigo as the Administrative Assistant for the Fire Departmen...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the retirement of Nancy Bonarrigo as the Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department, effective September 20, 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. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the retirement of Nancy Bonarrigo as the Administrative Assistant for the Fire.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Accept the issuance of the razor clam licenses to Scott McEnroe for the term of July 1, 2022, t...

ApprovePassed · 5–0

I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the issuance of the razor clam licenses to Scott McEnroe for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and set the license fee at $300.00.

The minutes give only the count. Count totals 5 but 4 members are on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the issuance of the razor clam licenses to Scott McEnroe for the term of July 1, 2022, through Jun.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright)

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Approve the May 31, 2022, Open Session Minutes.

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the May 31, 2022, Open Session Minutes.

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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appro.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Adjourn

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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, and a 4-0-0 vote,.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes (PDF)

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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