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August 1, 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
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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) 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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move th.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to install an Underground...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to install an Underground Cable and Conduit location – Install 46’ +/- of 3” Conduit and one (1) handhole 322/H2A along Kingston Street, Kingston. This construction is necessary to provide a new electric service to 15 Kingston 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, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to install an Underground Cable and Conduit location – Install 46’ +/- of 3” Conduit and one (1) handhole 322/H2A along Kingston Street, Kingston. This construction is necessary to provide.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the use of Town House property for the Class of 2025 to have a Cow Plop on th
I move to approve the use of Town House property for the Class of 2025 to have a Cow Plop on the front lawn. Once the event is over, the Town House property shall be restored to its condition prior to the event in coordination with the facilities manager.
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, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the use of Town House property for the Class of 2025 to have a Cow Plop on the front lawn. Once the event is over, the Town House property shall be restored to its condition prior to the e.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the 2023 Special Town Meeting at 8:00 AM on August 2, 2023.
I move the Board of Selectmen to open the 2023 Special Town Meeting at 8:00 AM on August 2, 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, seconded by Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to open the 2023 Spe.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Charles Read to the Board of Registrars effective immediately until June 30, 2025
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Charles Read to the Board of Registrars effective immediately until 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, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Charles Read to the Board of Reg.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Elizabeth Corbett to the Agricultural Commission as an Associate Member effective immed...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Elizabeth Corbett to the Agricultural Commission as an Associate Member effective immediately until 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, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Elizabeth Corbett to the Agricultural Commission as an Associate.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Jean Landis Naumann to a one-year term expiring June 30, 2024, as an associat
I move to appoint Jean Landis Naumann to a one-year term expiring June 30, 2024, as an associate member of the Agricultural Commission
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, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to appoint Jean Landis Naumann to a one-year term expiring June 30, 2024, as an associ.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Debora Barry to the position of Assistant Tax Collector, an FY24 Grade 5, Step 6, a non...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Debora Barry to the position of Assistant Tax Collector, an FY24 Grade 5, Step 6, a nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Tax Collector's Office with an anticipated start date of August 2, 2023, consistent with the terms of the offer letter.
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, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Debora Barry to the position of Assistant Tax Collector, an FY24 Grade 5, Step 6, a nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Tax Collector's Office with an anticipated start date of August 2, 2023,.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Phillip Woerner to the position of less than part-time Council on Aging Cook, a positio...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Phillip Woerner to the position of less than part-time Council on Aging Cook, a position funded through the Formula Grant, with the Council on Aging with an anticipated start date of August 2, 2023, consistent with the terms of the offer letter.
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, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Phillip Woerner to the position of less than part-time Council on Aging Cook, a position funded through the Formula Grant, with the Council on Aging with an anticipated start date of August 2, 2023,.” (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. Bouchard, second by Mr. Alcombri.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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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