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November 1, 2022
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Jessica M. Kramer, Tyler R. Bouchard
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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 Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Boar.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen to close 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 Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Bo.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote in accordance with MGL, Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax le...
I move the Board of Selectmen vote in accordance with MGL, Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2023 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending approval of the Town’s annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, and approve the recommendations 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 Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen vote in accordance with MGL, Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2023 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending approval of the Town’s annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, and ap.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the public hearing
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 Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: move the Boa.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen to close 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. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Bo.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Verizon New England Inc, and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Ene...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Verizon New England Inc, and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy is proposing to place a new facilities Pole 269/11 ½ on William C. Gould Jr. Way.
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 Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Verizon New England Inc, and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy is proposing to place a new facilities.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the Wage and Benefit Study presented this evening as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the Wage and Benefit Study presented this evening as presented.
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 Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-0-1 vote, Ms. Kramer abstained. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the Wage and Ben.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Natalie Wiegman to the Conservation Commission and Christine Coyne to the Ichabod Washburn Trust
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint:
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: Natalie Wiegman to the Conservation Commission effective immediately through June 30, 2023, and Christine Coyne to the Ichabod Washburn Trust effectively immediately through June 30, 2023.” (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:
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following 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. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Sara Deagle for the position of Payroll Coordinator, a C3, Step 3 full-time, nonexempt ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Sara Deagle for the position of Payroll Coordinator, a C3, Step 3 full-time, nonexempt position within KTEU-Clerical in the Treasurer’s Office with an anticipated start date of November 7, 2022, with the following condition:
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 Sara Deagle for the position of Payroll Coordinator, a C3, Step 3 full-time, nonexempt position within KTEU-Clerical in the Treasurer’s Office with an anticipated start date of No.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Luke Barron for the position of Operations and Collections Systems Technician, an L3, S...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Luke Barron for the position of Operations and Collections Systems Technician, an L3, Step 2 full-time, nonexempt position within KTEU -Labor in the Wastewater’s Department with an anticipated start date of November 7, 2022, with the following condition:
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 Luke Barron for the position of Operations and Collections Systems Technician, an L3, Step 2 full-time, nonexempt position within KTEU -Labor in the Wastewater’s Department with an anticipated start date of Novem.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Michael Souza for the position of Repairperson an L3, Step 1 full- time, nonexempt posi...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Michael Souza for the position of Repairperson an L3, Step 1 full- time, nonexempt position within KTEU-Labor in the Water Department with an anticipated start date of November 7, 2022, with the following condition:
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 Michael Souza for the position of Repairperson an L3, Step 1 full- time, nonexempt position within KTEU-Labor in the Water Department with an anticipated start date of No.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Leanne Cole for the position of Public Health Nurse with the Health Department, a posit...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Leanne Cole for the position of Public Health Nurse with the Health Department, a position funded under the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative Grant at $39.00 per hour for 17.5 hours per week. The anticipated start date is Monday, November 7, 2022, with the following condition:
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 Leanne Cole for the position of Public Health Nurse with the Health Department, a position funded under the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative Grant at $39.00 per hour for 17.5 hours per week. The anticipated start date is Monday, Novem.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following resignation from Michelle Vitagliano, effective October 31, 2022.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following resignation from Michelle Vitagliano, effective October 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 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following resignation from Michel.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donation from Robert Tassinari in the amount of $50 to the COA Gift Fund.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the donation from Robert Tassinari in the amount of $50 to the COA Gift Fund.
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 accept the donation from Robert Tassi.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve October 4, 2022, Open Session Minutes as amended.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve October 4, 2022, Open Session Minutes as amended.
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 approve October.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) 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 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombri.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) 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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