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August 23, 2022
10 recorded votes, 10 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
Adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan presented this evening.
I move the Board of Selectmen to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan presented this evening.
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, seconded by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to adopt the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Eric Hillstrom for the position of Water Foreman in the Water Department, a Grade L6, S...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Eric Hillstrom for the position of Water Foreman in the Water Department, a Grade L6, Step 8 full-time position within KTEU -Labor with an anticipated start date of August 29, 2022, with 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 Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Eric Hillstrom for the position of Water Foreman in the Water Department, a Grade L6, Step 8 full-time position within KTEU -Labor with an anticipated start date of August 29, 2022, with the fo.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Jordan Youssef for the position of Operations & Maintenance Technician in the Wastewate...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Jordan Youssef for the position of Operations & Maintenance Technician in the Wastewater Department, a Grade L4, Step 6 full-time position within KTEU -Labor with an anticipated start date of August 26, 2022, with the following conditions:
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Jordan Youssef for the position of Operations & Maintenance Technician in the Wastewater Department, a Grade L4, Step 6 full-time position within KTEU -Labor with an anticipated start date of.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for the Fire Department to add the additional position as requested.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request for the Fire Department to add the additional position as requested.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request for the Fire Departme.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Christopher Dwyer, William Duggan, and Renee Roberts for the positions of CDL/Laborer, ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Christopher Dwyer, William Duggan, and Renee Roberts for the positions of CDL/Laborer, a Grade L3 Step 3, in the FY23 new employee scale, a nonexempt position as part of the KTEU – Labor within Streets, Trees and Parks Department with the following conditions:
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Christopher Dwyer, William Duggan, and Renee Roberts for the positions of CDL/Laborer, a Grade L3 Step 3, in the FY23 new employee scale, a nonexempt position as part of the KTEU – Labor within Streets, Trees and Pa.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the winter plow rates for the 2022/2023 winter season as proposed.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the winter plow rates for the 2022/2023 winter season as proposed.
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. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the winter plow rates.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the request to rescind the regulatory speed limit on Main Street.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the request to rescind the regulatory speed limit on Main Street.
Yes: Kramer, VaughnNo: Alcombright, Bouchard, EmbergCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N), Alcombright (N), Bouchard (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Ms. Kramer, and a 2-3-0 vote (Ms. Emberg, Mr. Alcombright, and Mr. Bouchard voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the request to rescind th.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Send a letter to MassDEP revoking the Town of Kingston’s support of using reclaimed soil at the...
I move the Board of Selectmen to send a letter to MassDEP revoking the Town of Kingston’s support of using reclaimed soil at the property located at 48 Marion Drive.
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. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to send a letter to MassDEP revoking the Town of Kingston’s support of using reclaimed soi.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following contributions to the Veteran’s Department $100 donation from an anonymous ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following contributions to the Veteran’s Department $100 donation from an anonymous donor $1,000 donation from the Hilltop Athletic Association
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 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following contributions to the Veteran’s Department $100 donation from an anonymous donor $1,000 dona.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the August 1, 2022 and August 9, 2022, Open Session Minutes.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the August 1, 2022 and August 9, 2022, Open Session 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 Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-1 vote (Ms. Kramer abstained), VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the August 1, 2.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) 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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