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September 12, 2023
15 recorded votes, 15 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
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. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the public hearing.
I moved 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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I moved the B.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) 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 to install 148’ +/- of 3” PVC conduit and one handhole no 235/HJ2 at West Avenue and Rocky Nook Avenue.
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 NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to install an underground cable and conduit to install 148’ +/- of 3” PVC conduit and one handhole no.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) 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. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) 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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the B.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Ene...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, proposing to place new facilities – Pole 19/23.5 on the southerly side of Brook Street, west of the intersection with Second Brook 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. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, proposing to place new facilities – Pole 19/23.5 on the southerly side of Brook Street, west.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize an additional $200,000 ARPA funds for the Main Street Water Main Project.
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize an additional $200,000 ARPA funds for the Main Street Water Main Project.
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 authorize an additional $200,000 ARP.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Catherine Dwyer to the position of Teen and Emerging Technology Librarian, a Schedule D...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Catherine Dwyer to the position of Teen and Emerging Technology Librarian, a Schedule D-7, Step 1, exempt position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with the library with an anticipated start date of September 25, 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 Catherine Dwyer to the position of Teen and Emerging Technology Librarian, a Schedule D-7, Step 1, exempt position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with the library with an anticipated start date of September 25, 2023,.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Deborah Jean Willard to the position of Program and Property Coordinator, an FY24 Sched...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Deborah Jean Willard to the position of Program and Property Coordinator, an FY24 Schedule C1, less than a part-time position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with the Recreation Department with an anticipated start date of September 13, 2023, and that’s tomorrow 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 Deborah Jean Willard to the position of Program and Property Coordinator, an FY24 Schedule C1, less than a part-time position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with the Recreation Department with an anticipated start date of September 13, 2023, and that’s tomorrow.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of Austin Sennett effective immediately.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the resignation of Austin Sennett effective immediately.
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 accept the resign.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the $1,000 donation in gift cards from an anonymous donor to the Veteran's Department.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the $1,000 donation in gift cards from an anonymous donor 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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the $1,000 donation in gift cards from a.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Tammy Murray as the designated person to review the Financial Assistance Applications a...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Tammy Murray as the designated person to review the Financial Assistance Applications and recommend assistance to the Board of Selectmen.
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 appoint Tammy Murray as the designated person to review the Financial Assistance Applications and r.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the October 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant.
I move the Board of Selectmen to close the October 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant.
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 close.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) 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 29, 2023.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of August 29, 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. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open se.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn to executive session to not return to open session for the purpose of To disc
I move to adjourn to executive session to not return to open session for the purpose of To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.
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 to adjourn to executive session to not return to open session for the purpose of To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position.” (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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