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February 14, 2023
12 recorded votes, 12 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 common victualler licenses for Trainwreck Taco, contingent on final approval from t...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the common victualler licenses for Trainwreck Taco, contingent on final approval from the Board of Health.
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 common victualler licenses for Trainwreck Taco, conting.” (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.
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. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote,  VOTE: I move the B.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue the public hearing of the request of NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource to construct or e...
I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the public hearing of the request of NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource to construct or erect transmission lines across the Town of Kingston Public Ways as stated in the public hearing notice until February 28, 2023, at 6 PM
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 continue the public hearing of the request of NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource to construct or erect transmission lines across the Town of Kingston Public Ways as stated in the public.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Of Selectmen's support proposing a warrant article at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting to increase ...
I move the Board of Selectmen's support proposing a warrant article at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting to increase the senior and veteran tax work-off benefit to $1,000.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen's support proposing a warrant article at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting to increase the senio.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Amend, not amend, the number of committee members of the 300th Committee to a minimum of five m...
I move the Board of Selectmen to amend, not amend, the number of committee members of the 300th Committee to a minimum of five members.
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 Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to amend, not amend, the number of committee members of the 300th.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the changes to the Shellfish Regulations for 2023, as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the changes to the Shellfish Regulations for 2023, as presented.
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 approve the changes to the.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the recommendation from the Recreation Commission for the 2023 Beach Sticker fees, as p...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the recommendation from the Recreation Commission for the 2023 Beach Sticker fees, as 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. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the recommendation from the Recreation Commission for the 2023.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from the Town Administrator to carry over the additional five vacation days.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from the Town Administrator to carry over the additional five vacation days.
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 from the Town Administrator to car.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the included proposed Town Administrator by-law on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the included proposed Town Administrator by-law on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant with the amendment to remove the notice on the hiring.
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 included proposed Town Administrator by-law on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant with the.” (Motion: Kramer, 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.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Services Department.
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 accept the following donat.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Robert Brown, to the position of CDL/Laborer, a Grade L3, Step 3, a nonexempt position ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Robert Brown, 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 Street, Trees, and Parks Department, with an anticipated start date of February 21, 2023, 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 Robert Brown, 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 Street, Trees, and Parks Department, with an anticipated start date of Febr.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) 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. Alcombr.” (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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