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November 29, 2022
9 recorded votes, 9 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
Approve the Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contr...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract as Required by G.L. 268A, Sec. 20(d)
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Kramer, VaughnNo: EmbergCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Ms. Kramer, and a 4-1-0 vote, Ms. Emberg voted against, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contr.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request to create the Kingston 300th Committee. Further, I motion to appoint Donald...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request to create the Kingston 300th Committee. Further, I motion to appoint Donald Alcombright to the committee as a representative of the Board of Selectmen.
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 the request to create the Kingston 300th Committee. Further, I motion to appoint Donald Alcombright to the committee as a.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Council on Aging to pursue a Community Compact Grant through the Commonwealth of Ma...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Council on Aging to pursue a Community Compact Grant through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to fund a needs assessment for the COA and approve the chair sign a letter of support on behalf of the Board.
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 the Council on Aging to pursue a Community Compact Grant through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to fund a needs assessment for the COA and approve the chair sign a.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint George Greenwood as the Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector effective immediately.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint George Greenwood as the Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector 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 Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint George Greenwood as the Alternate Plum.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria/Police Interceptor, a former Police Patrol Vehicle, as sur...
I move the Board of Selectmen to declare the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria/Police Interceptor, a former Police Patrol Vehicle, as surplus and to be sold to the highest bidder.
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 declare the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria/Police Interceptor, a former Police Patrol Vehicle, a.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Financial Assistance Applications submitted in the amount of $1,600.00 from the Art...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Financial Assistance Applications submitted in the amount of $1,600.00 from the Arthur F. Wadsworth Charity 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 Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Financial Assistance Applications submitted in the amount of $1,600..” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Timothy Bates to the position of CDL/Laborer, a Grade L3, Step 3, a nonexempt position ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Timothy Bates to the position of CDL/Laborer, a Grade L3, Step 3, a nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor, with the Streets, Trees, and Parks Department with an anticipated start date of December 5, 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 Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Timothy Bates to the position of CDL/Laborer, a Grade L3, Step 3, a nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor, with the Streets, Trees, and Parks Department with an anticipated start date of Decemb.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual license renewal for Center Repair and Machine Co.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual license renewal for Center Repair and Machine Co.
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 approve the annual license.” (Motion: Kramer, 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 Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote,.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Kramer) 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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