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March 28, 2023
11 recorded votes, 11 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 request from David Whitman of Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride, to hold their 21st Harbo...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from David Whitman of Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride, to hold their 21st Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, 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 Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from David Whitman of Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride, to hold their 21st Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride on Saturday, Sept.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations:
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations:
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.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
I mote to reappoint Debra Mueller as Animal Inspector through April 30th, 2024.
I mote to reappoint Debra Mueller as Animal Inspector through April 30th, 2024.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I mote to reappoint Debra Muelle.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
The Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed changes to the collective bargaining a
I move to the Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed changes to the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and Kingston Superior Officers Union. I further move to place a warrant article in the Annual Town Meeting warrant seeking voter consideration of the same.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to the Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed changes to the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and Kingston Superior Officers Union. I further move to place a warrant article in the Annual Town Meeting w.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard)
I move to the Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed changes to the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and Kingston Patrolman’s Association Union. I further move to place a warrant article in the Annual Town Meeting warrant seeking voter consideration of the same.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to the Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed changes to the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and Kingston Patrolman’s Association Union. I further move to place a warrant article in the Annual Town Meeting w.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard)
I move to the Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed changes to the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and Kingston Firefighters Local 2337 Union. I further move to place a warrant article in the Annual Town Meeting warrant seeking voter consideration of the same.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to the Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed changes to the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and Kingston Firefighters Local 2337 Union. I further move to place a warrant article in the Annual Town Meeting w.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard)
(appoint/not appoint) Patricia Waitkevich as Kingston’s GATRA Representative.
I move the Board of Selectmen (appoint/not appoint) Patricia Waitkevich as Kingston’s GATRA Representative.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen (appoint/not appoint) Patricia Wait.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Julianna Denum to the position of Assistant Conservation Agent, a Grade C3, Step 1 none...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Julianna Denum to the position of Assistant Conservation Agent, a Grade C3, Step 1 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with an anticipated start date of March 29th, 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 Julianna Denum to the position of Assistant Conservation Agent, a Grade C3, Step 1 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with an anticipated start date of Mar.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
(appoint/not appoint) Erin Benoit to the position of Assistant Town Planner, a Grade C3, Step 1...
I move the Board of Selectmen (appoint/not appoint) Erin Benoit to the position of Assistant Town Planner, a Grade C3, Step 1 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with an anticipated start date of March 29th, 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. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen (appoint/not appoint) Erin Benoit to the position of Assistant Town Planner, a Grade C3, Step 1 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with an anticipated start date of March.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the open session meeting minutes of January 31st, 2023, and March 14th, 2023
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of January 31st, 2023, and March 14th, 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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minu.” (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. Bouc.” (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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