MassVoter.com← Kingston Board of SelectmenKingston Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 15, 2023
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Kingston ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard, Eric J. Crone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Kathleen Studley to the Council on Aging Advisory Board effective immediately until Jun...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Kathleen Studley to the Council on Aging Advisory Board 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 Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Kathleen Studley to the Council on Aging Advisory Boar.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the amended Host Community Agreement between the Town of Kingston and Elevate
I move to approve the amended Host Community Agreement between the Town of Kingston and Elevated Roots as presented related to retail sales of marijuana.
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 to approve the amended Host Community Agreement between the Town of Kingston and Elevated Roots a.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Kingston and Elevated Roots,
I move to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Kingston and Elevated Roots, as presented, related to the cultivation of marijuana.
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 to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Kingston and Elevated Roots, as pr.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
I move to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Kingston and Elevated Roots, as presented, related to the delivery of marijuana.
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 to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Kingston and Elevated Roots, as.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Eversource to enter into a License Agreement to construct an
I move to approve the request from Eversource to enter into a License Agreement to construct and maintain a transformer to be located in the Library parking lot abutting Green 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. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the request from Eversource to enter into a License Agreement to construct and maintain a transformer to be located.” (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 license for Suji’s Kitchen, contingent on final approva
I move to approve the common victualler license for Suji’s Kitchen, contingent on final approval by 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 Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the common victualler license for Suji’s Kitchen, contingent.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Association for a One Day Liquor License for a softba...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Association for a One Day Liquor License for a softball charity tournament taking place on August 19, 2023, at the Opachinski Field Complex from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, contingent upon receiving the TIPS Certifications.
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, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Hilltop Athletic Association for a One Day Liquor License for a softball charity tournament taking place on August 19, 2023, at the Opachinski Field Complex from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, cont.” (Motion: Crone, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Brian Woods to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member effective immediately until June 30,
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 Brian Woods to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member effective immediately until June 30, 2024. DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE NEED FOR ASSISTANT TOWN ADMINISTRATOR POSITION Ms. Emberg explained that this item will be discussed at the September 12th meeting. MEETING MINUTES:.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn and reconvene in room 203 and online
I move to adjourn and reconvene in room 203 and online.
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 to adjo.” (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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →