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October 18, 2022
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard
Absent: Jessica M. Kramer
Every vote, in order
To go into Executive Session to return to open session for the purpose of: Pursuant to G.L. c. ...
To go into Executive Session to return to open session for the purpose of: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Sec 21(a)(3) that the Board enter executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to existing host community agreements under the newly promulgated Cannabis Equity Act, the public discussion of which may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board and to return to open session at 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, and Mr. Bouchard-aye. VOTED: to go into Executive Session to return to open session for the purpose of: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Sec 21(a)(3) that the Board enter executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to existing host community agreements under the newly promulgated Cannabis Equity Act, the public discussion of which may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the B.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard)
To have Town Counsel negotiate all existing host community agreements. Attorney Lydon stated th...
To have Town Counsel negotiate all existing host community agreements. Attorney Lydon stated that the Selectmen would need to vote in an open session to accept the amended agreements.
Yes: Alcombright, BouchardRoll call lists Emberg with no vote recorded.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-ay, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaugh-aye, and Mr. Bouchard-aye. VOTED: To have Town Counsel negotiate all existing host community agreements. Attorney Lydon stated that the Selectmen would need to vote in an.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard)
The Board of Selectmen adjourned Executive Session at 5:44 p.m. and go into open session in Roo...
The Board of Selectmen adjourned Executive Session at 5:44 p.m. and go into open session in Room 200 at 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a roll call vote of Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, Ms. Vaughn-aye, and Mr. Bouchard-aye. VOTED: The Board of Selectmen adjourned Executive Session at 5:44 p.m. an.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright)
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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