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Kingston Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

March 14, 2023

9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Jessica M. Kramer, Tyler R. Bouchard

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the request for a One Day Liquor License to Michael Snowdale from Stellwagen Beer Co fo...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License to Michael Snowdale from Stellwagen Beer Co for a One Day Liquor License for an event at JB’s Indoor Dog Park, 101 Kingston Collection, on March 17, 2023, from 5:00 PM -8:00 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. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License to Michael Snowdale from Stellwagen Beer Co for a One Day Liquor License for an event at JB’s Indoor Dog Park, 101 Kingston Collec.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Close the April 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen close the April 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant.

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 cl.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Accept the following donations to the Kingston Veteran’s Service Department $500 donation in gi...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations to the Kingston Veteran’s Service Department $500 donation in gift cards from an anonymous donor $30 donation in gift cards from Len and Linda Warner

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 following donations to the Kingston Veteran’s Service Department $500 donation in gift cards from an anonymous donor $30 d.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Accept the renewal of the razor clam licenses of the individuals as presented for the term of J...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the renewal of the razor clam licenses of the individuals as presented for the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and set the license fee at $300.00.

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 renewal of the razor clam licenses of the individuals as presented for the term of July 1, 2023, through Jun.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Appoint David Wilson to the position of Wastewater Laborer a Grade L2, Step 4 nonexempt positio...

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint David Wilson to the position of Wastewater Laborer a Grade L2, Step 4 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union The anticipated start date of April 10, 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 David Wilson to the position of Wastewater Laborer a Grade L2, Step 4 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union The anticipated start date of A.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the Town Administrator’s annual evaluation schedule as presented

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Town Administrator’s annual evaluation schedule 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 Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Town Administ.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Appoint the following individuals:

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals:

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 Selec.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Accept the open session meeting minutes of December 13, 2022, and January 17, 2023, as amended

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of December 13, 2022, and January 17, 2023, 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. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of Decemb.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Adjourn

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombrigh.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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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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