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August 29, 2023
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard
Absent: Eric J. Crone
Every vote, in order
Declare September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Month.
I move the Board of Selectmen to declare September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Month.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to de.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen to open the public hearing.
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. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move th.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request of 42nd Parallel Brewing Co for a Farmer Series Pouring Permit located at 7...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request of 42nd Parallel Brewing Co for a Farmer Series Pouring Permit located at 77 Summer Street.
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. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request of 42nd Parallel Brewing Co for a Farmer S.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Support adding the draft article on temporary road repair bylaw forward to the Specia
I move to support adding the draft article on temporary road repair bylaw forward to the Special Town Meeting warrant, as presented.
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. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to support adding the draft article on temporary road repair bylaw forward to.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the policy for plowing unaccepted roads presented this evening as presented
I move to approve the policy for plowing unaccepted roads presented this evening as presented
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the policy for plowing una.” (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 Brewery 44 for a One Day Liquor License for the Agricultural Fair taki...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Brewery 44 for a One Day Liquor License for the Agricultural Fair taking place on September 10, 2023, at the Town House from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Brewery 44 for a One Day Liquor License for the Agricultural Fair taking place on September 10.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Jeanne Dunn to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Wastewater Department, a...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Jeanne Dunn to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Wastewater Department, an FY24 Grade 2, Step 7, a non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Wastewater Department with an anticipated start date of September 5, 2023, consistent with the terms of the offer letter.
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 by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Jeanne Dunn to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Wastewater Department, an FY24 Grade 2, Step 7, a non-exempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Clerical, with the Wastewater Department with an anticipated start date of September 5, 2023, co.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Michael Divirgilio to the position of Public Health Nurse in the Health Department, an ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Michael Divirgilio to the position of Public Health Nurse in the Health Department, an FY24 Grade 6, Step 10, less than a part-time position as part of Wage and Personnel, with the Health Department with an anticipated start date of August 30, 2023, consistent with the terms of the offer letter.
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 by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Michael Divirgilio to the position of Public Health Nurse in the Health Department, an FY24 Grade 6, Step 10, less than a part-time position as part of Wage and Personnel, with the Health Department with an anticipated start date of August 30, 2023,.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Michael Rubera to the position of Transfer Station Operator with the Transfer Station D...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Michael Rubera to the position of Transfer Station Operator with the Transfer Station Department, a FY24 Grade 5, Step 5, non-exempt position within the Kington Town Employee Union – labor, with the Transfer Station Department with an anticipated start date of September 2, 2023, consistent with the terms of the offer letter.
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 by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Michael Rubera to the position of Transfer Station Operator with the Transfer Station Department, a FY24 Grade 5, Step 5, non-exempt position within the Kington Town Employee Union – labor, with the Transfer Station Department with an anticipated start date of September 2, 2023, co.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the first amendment to the lease agreement between the Town of Kingston and New Cingula...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the first amendment to the lease agreement between the Town of Kingston and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, to relocate existing equipment and install additional cellular-related equipment on the Elm Street Water Tank as presented this evening.
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 by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the first amendment to the lease agreement between the Town of Kingston and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, to relocate existing equipment and install additional cellular-related equipment on the E.” (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 to accept the following donations to the Kingston Council on Aging.
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 by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the open session meeting minutes of August 9, 2023, August 15, 2023, and August 15, 2023...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of August 9, 2023, August 15, 2023, and August 15, 2023, minutes of the joint meeting with the Silver Lake Regional School Committee 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. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of August 9, 2023, August 15, 2023, and August 15, 2023, minutes of the joint meeting with the.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Bouchard,.” (Motion: Vaughn, 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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