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May 9, 2023
11 recorded votes, 11 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
Declare May 9, 2023, through May 20, 2023, National Police Week.
I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 9, 2023, through May 20, 2023, National Police Week.
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 declare May 9, 20.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual evaluation of the Town Administrator as presented this evening.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual evaluation of the Town Administrator 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 Ms. Emberg, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual evaluation of the.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize a bonus of $3,000 based on the Administrator's annual evaluation results.
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize a bonus of $3,000 based on the Administrator's annual evaluation results.
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 authorize a bonus of $3,000 based on.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Sheila Vaughn to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Board of Selectmen representative.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Sheila Vaughn to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Board of Selectmen representative.
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 Sheila Vaughn to the Affordable Housing Trust.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Linus Varley as a Wiring Inspector Alternate effective immediately through June 30, 2023.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Linus Varley as a Wiring Inspector Alternate effective immediately through June 30, 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. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Linus Varley as a Wiring Inspector Alterna.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the South Shore Recycling Agreement Extension, as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the South Shore Recycling Agreement Extension, 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. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the South Shore.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Michael Herrick to the position of Public Safety Dispatcher. This position is a C3 Step...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Michael Herrick to the position of Public Safety Dispatcher. This position is a C3 Step 1 position with KTEU and has an anticipated start date of May 15, 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 to appoint Michael Herrick to the position of Public Safety Dispatcher. This position is a C3 Step 1 position with KTEU and has an anticipated start date of Ma.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Melissa Russel to the position of Energy Manager. This position is a Schedule C-2 stipe...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Melissa Russel to the position of Energy Manager. This position is a Schedule C-2 stipend position with Wage and Personnel and has an anticipated start date of May 15, 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 Melissa Russel to the position of Energy Manager. This position is a Schedule C-2 stipend position with Wage and Personnel and has an anticipated start date of.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following seasonal recreation staff as printed in the materials.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following seasonal recreation staff as printed in the materials.
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 appoint the following seasonal recr.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) 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 3, 2023, as amended.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of January 3, 2023, as amended.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Emberg, VaughnCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Crone (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-1 vote (Mr. Crone abstained) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session me.” (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. 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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