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June 20, 2023
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Eric J. Crone
Absent: Tyler R. Bouchard
Every vote, in order
Support the one-time request to increase the cost of living to 5% for eligible Plymouth County ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to support the one-time request to increase the cost of living to 5% for eligible Plymouth County Retirement Association employees.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to support the one-time request to increase the cost of living to 5% for eligible Ply.” (Motion: Crone, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, W...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, West Avenue at Bayview Avenue, Cole Street at Bagnell Street, and a portion of Rocky Nook Avenue from the intersection of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue to the intersection of Rocky Nook Avenue at North Street on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, during the hours of 6:00 PM thru 11:00 PM, with the following conditions:
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, West Avenue at Bayview Avenue, Cole Street at Bagnell Street, and a portion of Rocky Nook Avenue from the intersection of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue to the intersection of Rocky Nook Avenue at North Street on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, during the hours of 6:00 PM.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use the Town House lawn and par
I move to approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use the Town House lawn and parking lot in the afternoon of September 10, 2023, from 12:30 PM-4:30 PM, closing one entrance and working closely with Facilities and Streets, Trees, and Parks and following all required animal regulations.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use the Town House lawn and parking lot in the afternoon of September 10, 2023, from 12:30 PM-4:30 PM, closing one entrance and working closely with Facilities and Streets, Trees, and Parks and f.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use Town Property for a Produce
I move to approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use Town Property for a Produce Sharing Program for Residents at the Town House gazebo; the Health Agent can move to the COA if there are any health- related issues.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Crone, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use Town Property for a Produce Sharing Program for Residents at the Town House gazebo; the Health Agent can move to the.” (Motion: Crone, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the one-day liquor license for Michael Johnson of Brewery 44 for events at Gray's Beach...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the one-day liquor license for Michael Johnson of Brewery 44 for events at Gray's Beach on July 11, 2023, July 25, 2023, August 15, 2023, and August 29, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and September 23, 2023, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, along with any rain dates that may be determined by the Recreation Commission.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the one-day liquor license for Michael Johnson of Brewery 44 for events at Gray's Beach on July 11, 2023, July 25, 2023, August 15, 2023, and August 29, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and September 23, 2023, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, along with any rain dates that ma.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Don Alcombright as the Selectmen representative on the Agriculural Commission, effectiv...
Move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Don Alcombright as the Selectmen representative on the Agriculural Commission, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, second by Mr. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: Move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Don Alcombright as the Selectmen representative on the Agriculural Commission, effect.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the list of candidates up for reappointment to their Board or Commission showed on the ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the list of candidates up for reappointment to their Board or Commission showed on the master list, as amended.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the list of candidates up for reappointment to their Board or Comm.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Waive Section 4-10-1 of the COA bylaw and appoint Joan Hutchinson and Maureen Elwood to a three...
I move the Board of Selectmen to waive Section 4-10-1 of the COA bylaw and appoint Joan Hutchinson and Maureen Elwood to a three-year term on the Council on Aging effective July 1, 2023 -June 30, 2026.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to waive Section 4-10-1 of the COA bylaw and appoint Joan Hutchinson and Maureen Elwood to a three-year term on the Council on.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Austin Sennett to a three-year term on the Council on Aging, effective July 1
I move to appoint Austin Sennett to a three-year term on the Council on Aging, effective July 1, 2023 -June 30, 2026.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to appoint Austin Sennett to a three-year term on the Council on Aging,.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Brandi Gordon, to the position of Recreation Office Program Administrator, an FY23 Grad...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Brandi Gordon, to the position of Recreation Office Program Administrator, an FY23 Grade C3, Step 10, a nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Recreation Department with an anticipated start date of June 21, 2023, with the following condition: 1. Satisfactory CORI check.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded to Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Brandi Gordon, to the position of Recreation Office Program Administrator, an FY23 Grade C3, Step 10, a nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Recreation Department with an anticipated start date of June 21, 2023, with the f.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Nicholas Derbes to the position of Assistant Town Treasurer, an FY24 Schedule D/Grade 7...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Nicholas Derbes to the position of Assistant Town Treasurer, an FY24 Schedule D/Grade 7, Step 1, exempt position as part of Wage and Personnel, with the Treasurer’s Office with an anticipated start date of July 3, 2023, with the following condition:
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded to Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Nicholas Derbes to the position of Assistant Town Treasurer, an FY24 Schedule D/Grade 7, Step 1, exempt position as part of Wage and Personnel, with the Treasurer’s Office with an anticipated start date.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the proposed Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Special Fall Town Meeting date and timeline.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Special Fall Town Meeting date and timeline.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 5 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
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 proposed Tuesday, October 24, 2023,.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone)
Accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Department:
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Department:
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Memorial.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Memorial.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the f.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations to the Kingston Council on Aging
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Kingston Council on Aging
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 5 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the followi.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright)
Approve an Agreement to Mediate the Zoning Board’s decision on their May Avenue 40B project.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve an Agreement to Mediate the Zoning Board’s decision on their May Avenue 40B project.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 5 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
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 an Agreement to Mediate the Zoning Board.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone)
Appoint Adison Willett as a seasonal recreation staff counselor Effective June 21, 2023.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Adison Willett as a seasonal recreation staff counselor Effective June 21, 2023.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Alcombright, second by Mr. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Adison Willett as a seasonal recreat.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn
I move the Board of Selectmen to adjourn.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by M Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOT.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) 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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