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December 13, 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
Approve the FY24 budget as amended with the addition of 4 firefighters in the amount of $51,781...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the FY24 budget as amended with the addition of 4 firefighters in the amount of $51,781,012
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, by roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the FY24 budget as amended with the addition o.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the FY24 as amended with the addition of the police officer in the amount of $51,882,174
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the FY24 as amended with the addition of the police officer in the amount of $51,882,174
Yes: Emberg, VaughnNo: Alcombright, Bouchard, KramerCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name Alcombright (N), Bouchard (N), Kramer (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn and second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 2-3-0 vote by roll call (Mr. Alcombright, Mr. Bouchard, and Ms. Kramer voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the FY24 as amended with the addition of.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the increase of disposal rates of mattresses and box springs be increase to $45.00 per ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the increase of disposal rates of mattresses and box springs be increase to $45.00 per item starting January 1, 2023.
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, by a roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the increase of disposal rates of mattresses and box springs be increa.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectman, as the Civil Service Appointing Authority for...
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectman, as the Civil Service Appointing Authority for the Town of Kingston, to file two separate Civil Service Requisitions (Form-13) for a certification list from an existing department promotional examination for two Permanent Full-time Police Lieutenant Positions and two Permanent Full-time Police Sergeant Positions for the Kingston Police Department.
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectman, as the Civil Service Appointing Authority for the Town of Kingston, to file two separate Civil Service Requisitions (Form-13) for a certification list from an existing department promotional examination for two Permanent Full-time Police Lieutenant Positions and two Permanent Full-time Police Sergean.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Patricia Waitkevich, to the position of COA Office and Transportation Assistant, a Grad...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Patricia Waitkevich, to the position of COA Office and Transportation Assistant, a Grade C2, Step 5, a nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Council on Aging with an anticipated start date of December 30, 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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Patricia Waitkevich, to the position of COA Office and Transportation Assistant, a Grade C2, Step 5, a nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Council on Aging with an anticipated start date of Dece.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Andrea Cunningham to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Town Clerk’s Offic...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Andrea Cunningham to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Town Clerk’s Office, a Grade C1, Step 3, nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Town Clerk’s Office with an anticipated start date of December 14, 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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Andrea Cunningham to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Town Clerk’s Office, a Grade C1, Step 3, nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Town Clerk’s Office with an anticipated start date of Decembe.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Jennifer Ering to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Wastewater Office, a ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Jennifer Ering to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Wastewater Office, a Grade C1, Step 3, nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Town Clerk’s Office with an anticipated start date of December 27, 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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Jennifer Ering to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Wastewater Office, a Grade C1, Step 3, nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Town Clerk’s Office with an anticipated start date of Dece.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Services Department $3,744 donation from Arbor ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Services Department $3,744 donation from Arbor Hill Neighborhood Association $100 donation in grocery gift cards from Eileen Tobin $100 donation to an anonymous donor 12 turkeys and fixings from Halifax VFW Post #6258
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Services Department $3,744 donation from Arbor Hill Neighborhood Association $100 donation in grocery gift cards from Eileen Tobin $100 donation to an anonymous donor 12.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of Leanne Cole as the Public Health Excellence Public Health Nurse effec...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the resignation of Leanne Cole as the Public Health Excellence Public Health Nurse effective November 21, 2022, and Kaitlin Stacy the as the Teen and Emerging Technology Librarian effective December 17, 2022.
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the resignation of Leanne Cole as the Public Health Excellence Public Health Nurse effective November 21, 2022, and Kaitlin Stacy the as the Teen and Emerging Te.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual licenses as printed in the agenda addendum
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual licenses as printed in the agenda addendum
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, by roll call vote, Ms. Kramer abstained. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the an.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Depa...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
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, a roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be fro.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following individuals as Special Police Officers for the Kingston Police Department...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals as Special Police Officers for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Darren J. Martin Marks J. Brenner, Jr. Peter E. Pateline Sean S. Percy Ashley L. Odell
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 the following individuals as Special Police Officers for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Darren J. Martin Marks J. Brenner, Jr. Pe.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the 2023 Annual Town Election for Saturday, April 22, 2023.
I move the Board of Selectmen set the 2023 Annual Town Election for Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Yes: Alcombright, BouchardNo: Emberg, Kramer, VaughnCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N), Vaughn (N), Kramer (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 2-3-0, by roll call vote (Ms. Emberg, Ms. Vaughn, and Ms. Kramer voted against), VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen set the 2023 Ann.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the 2023 Annual Town Election for Saturday, April 29, 2023, pending the school's available ...
I move the Board of Selectmen set the 2023 Annual Town Election for Saturday, April 29, 2023, pending the school's available and using the backup date of April 22, 2023 if the school is unavailable.
Yes: Alcombright, Emberg, Kramer, VaughnNo: BouchardCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Bouchard (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-1-0 vote, by roll call vote (Mr. Bouchard voted against), VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen set the 2023 Annual Town Election for Saturday, April 29, 2023, pending the school's available and using the backup date of.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the designation of the Public Health Nurse as a Special Municipal Employee.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the designation of the Public Health Nurse as a Special Municipal Employee.
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 designation of the Public Hea.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve November 1, 2022, November 15, 2022, and November 29, 2022, Open Session Minutes as ame...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve November 1, 2022, November 15, 2022, and November 29, 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 Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve November 1, 2022, November 15, 2022, and Nove.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 v.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) 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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