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May 23, 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 21, 2023, through May 27, 2023, as National Public Works Week and thank the employe...
I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 21, 2023, through May 27, 2023, as National Public Works Week and thank the employees of Streets, Trees, and Parks, Water Department, and Wastewater Departments for their dedication to the Town.
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 21, 2023, through May 27, 2023, as National Public Works Week and thank the employees of Streets, Trees, and Parks, Water Department, and Wastewate.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Eric Crone as the Board of Selectmen’s liaison on this project
I move to appoint Eric Crone as the Board of Selectmen’s liaison on this project.
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 to appoint Eric Crone as the.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Work with Silver Lake Regional School Committee to make improvements towards the intersection a...
I move the Board of Selectmen Work with Silver Lake Regional School Committee to make improvements towards the intersection at Lake Street.
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 Work with Silver Lake Regional School Committee to make improveme.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Motor Vehicle Class II License for CarTec Collision effective immediately until Dec...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Motor Vehicle Class II License for CarTec Collision effective immediately until December 31 st, 2023, contingent on receiving the surety bond.
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 Motor Vehicle Class II License for CarTec Collision effective immediately until December 31 st,.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) 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 Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Se.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the amendment as presented of the Assistant Town Administrator’s contract.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the amendment as presented of the Assistant Town Administrator’s contract.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, VaughnNo: EmbergCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-1-0 vote, Ms. Emberg voted against, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the amendment as presented.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Carl Ingeme as Wastewater Assistant Chief Operator, a Grade L6, Step 6 nonexempt positi...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Carl Ingeme as Wastewater Assistant Chief Operator, a Grade L6, Step 6 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union. The anticipated start date of May 24, 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 Carl Ingeme as Wastewater Assistant Chief Operator, a Grade L6, Step 6 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union. The 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 Kimberley Emberg as a member of the Plymouth County Advisory Board effective July 1, 20...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Kimberley Emberg as a member of the Plymouth County Advisory Board effective July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
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 appoint Kimberley Emberg as a member of the Plymouth County Advisory Boa.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Vanessa Verkade as a member of the Recycling Committee effective immediately through Ju...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Vanessa Verkade as a member of the Recycling Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2025.
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 Vanessa Verkade as a member of the Recycling Committ.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the open session meeting minutes of February 28, 2023, as amended, and April 29, 2023.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of February 28, 2023, as amended, and April 29, 2023.
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 open session meeting minutes of February.” (Motion: Vaughn, 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. Bouchard, second by Mr. Crone,.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) 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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