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April 25, 2023
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard, Eric J. Crone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Have Kimberley Emberg as Chair
I move to have Kimberley Emberg as Chair.
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. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOT.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Have Donald Alcombright as Vice Chair
I move to have Donald Alcombright as Vice Chair.
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. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Have Sheila Vaughn as Clerk
I move to have Sheila Vaughn as Clerk.
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 vot.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the recommendation from the Superintendent of Streets, Trees, and Parks as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the recommendation from the Superintendent of Streets, Trees, and Parks 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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the recommendation from the Superinten.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the common victualler licenses for B’s Ice Cream located at 164 Summer Street, continge...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the common victualler licenses for B’s Ice Cream located at 164 Summer Street, 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 B’s Ice Cream located at 164 Summer Street, 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. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the B.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the public hearing
I move the Board of Selectmen to close 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 Mr. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request of NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource to construct or erect transmission lines...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve 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.
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. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request of NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource to construct or erect transmission lines across the Town of Kingston Public.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Holly Iannucci to the position of Head of Youth Services with the Kingston Public Libra...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Holly Iannucci to the position of Head of Youth Services with the Kingston Public Library. Schedule S-3, step 2 exempt position with Wage and Personnel with an anticipated start date of May 1, 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 Holly Iannucci to the position of Head of Youth Services with the Kingston Public Library. Schedule S-3, step 2 exempt position with Wage and Personnel with an anticipated start date o.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Tyler Potrykus to the position of Permanent Full Time Civil Service Police Officer with...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Tyler Potrykus to the position of Permanent Full Time Civil Service Police Officer with the Kingston Police Department 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 Tyler Potrykus to the position of Permanent Full Time Civil Service Police Officer with the Kingston Pol.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Katelyn Drapeau to the position of Payroll Coordinator position. Schedule C3, step 10 n...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Katelyn Drapeau to the position of Payroll Coordinator position. Schedule C3, step 10 nonexempt position with KTEU with an anticipated start date of May 1, 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 Katelyn Drapeau to the position of Payroll Coordinator position. Schedule C3, step 10 nonexempt position with KTEU with an anticipated start date o.” (Motion: Vaughn, 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 meeting packet.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual licenses as printed in the meeting packet.
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. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual l.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the amendment as present of the Deputy Fire Chief’s contract.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the amendment as present of the Deputy Fire Chief’s contract.
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 amendment.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the starting salary of Wastewater Superintendent Chief Operator David Walsh at Grade 4,...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the starting salary of Wastewater Superintendent Chief Operator David Walsh at Grade 4, Step 8, rate of $94,967.
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 starting salary of Wastewater Superintendent Chief Operator D.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Christine Maiorano to the Kingston 300th Committee effective immediately throughout the...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Christine Maiorano to the Kingston 300th Committee effective immediately throughout the project.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Christine Maiorano to the Kingston 300th Committee effe.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
(motion text not recorded)
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, Vote: I move to adjourn. Motion to adjourn 6:47PM NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MAY 9, 2023 Respectfully submitted, Patricia Tucker Assistant to the Town Administrator/Board of Selectmen Documents used at the meeting: Recommendation from Superintendent Common Victualler License Application Public Hearing Hiring Information Appointment.” (Motion: Crone, 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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