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Kingston Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

September 26, 2023

44 recorded votes, 44 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard, Eric J. Crone

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the request for road closure at Loring Ave on October 15th from 2pm-5pm for a

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move to approve the request for road closure at Loring Ave on October 15th from 2pm-5pm for a block party with the following conditions: 1. Access for emergency vehicles be maintained at all times. 2. The petitioner secures barricades and “Road Closed” signs from the Kingston Highway Department to be erected at both ends of Loring Avenue during the event. 3. Notification is made by the petitioner to the neighborhood residents that are affected by the road closure.

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 for road closure at Loring Ave on October 15th from 2pm-5pm for a block party with the following conditions: 1. Access for emergency vehicles be maintained at all times. 2. The petitioner secures barricades and “Road Closed” signs from the Kingston Highway Department to be erected at both ends of Loring Avenue during the event. 3. Notification is made by the petitioner to the neighborhood.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the request for road closure for a block party with the following conditions:

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move to approve the request for road closure for a block party with the following conditions: 1. Access for emergency vehicles be maintained at all times. 2. The petitioner secures barricades and “Road Closed” signs from the Kingston Highway Department to be erected during the event at the intersection of Woodland Avenue at White Pine Lane and at the intersection of Woodland Avenue at Country Way. 3. Notification is made by the petitioner to the neighborhood residents who are affected by the road closure.

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 to approve the request for road closure for a block party with the following conditions: 1. Access for emergency vehicles be maintained at all times. 2. The petitioner secures barricades and “Road Closed” signs from the Kingston Highway Department to be erected during the event at the intersection of Woodland Avenue at White Pine Lane and at the intersection of Woodland Avenue at Country Way. 3. Notification is made by the petitioner to the neighborhood res.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the use of ARPA funds in the amount of $30,978 for

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen approve the use of ARPA funds in the amount of $30,978 for

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 approve t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the use of ARPA funds in the amount of $53,649 for improvements to the Town House fire ...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of ARPA funds in the amount of $53,649 for improvements to the Town House fire suppression system.

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 use of ARPA funds in the amount of $53,649 for improveme.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the use of ARPA funds for network improvements in the amount of $14,780.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of ARPA funds for network improvements in the amount of $14,780.

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 approve the use of ARPA funds f.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the use of ARPA funds for improvements to the COA fire suppression system with an estim...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of ARPA funds for improvements to the COA fire suppression system with an estimated cost of $58,500

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 approve the use of ARPA funds for improvements to the COA fire sup.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the adoption of the Road Acceptance Policy presented this evening effective September 2...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the adoption of the Road Acceptance Policy presented this evening effective September 27, 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 Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the adoption of the Road Acceptance Policy pr.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the winter plow rates as proposed this evening.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the winter plow rates as proposed this evening.

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. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the common victualler license for Luigi’s Pizza, contingent on final approval

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move to approve the common victualler license for Luigi’s Pizza, 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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the common victualler license for Luigi’s Pizza, contin.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the common victualler license for Early Bird Café

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move to approve the common victualler license for Early Bird Café.

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 t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Accept the donation of $2,627 from the Estate of Mary Hathaway.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the donation of $2,627 from the Estate of Mary Hathaway.

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 accept the donat.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the job description as amended, contingent on Human Resources and Town Admini

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move to approve the job description as amended, contingent on Human Resources and Town Administrator approval.

The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the job description as amended, contingent on Human R.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the job posting for Police Chief with a salary range of $141,000 to $198,000

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move to approve the job posting for Police Chief with a salary range of $141,000 to $198,000

The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the job posting for Police Ch.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Appoint Keith McCready, to the position of Program and Property Coordinator, a FY24 Schedule C1...

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Keith McCready, to the position of Program and Property Coordinator, a FY24 Schedule C1, less than part-time position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with the Recreation Department with an anticipated start date of September 27, 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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Keith McCready, to the position of Program and Property Coordinator, a FY24 Schedule C1, less than part-time position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with the Recreation Department with an anticipated start date of September 27, 202.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the reopening of the Fall Town Meeting warrant.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the reopening of the Fall Town Meeting warrant.

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 approv.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Approve the addition of a warrant article on the Fall Town Meeting warrant for consideration of...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the addition of a warrant article on the Fall Town Meeting warrant for consideration of a solar PILOT agreement.

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 approve the addition of a warrant article on the Fall Town Meeting warr.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Close the Fall Town Meeting warrant.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to close the Fall Town Meeting warrant.

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.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 1, Amend Regional Agreement Between Silver Lake and Kingsto

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 1, Amend Regional Agreement Between Silver Lake and Kingston School Department

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, second by Mr. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 1, Amend Regional Agreement Betwee.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 2, Prior Year’s Bills

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 2, Prior Year’s Bills

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 favorable.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 3, FY24 Transfer to Employment Liability Reserve Fund

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 3, FY24 Transfer to Employment Liability Reserve Fund

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. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 3, FY2.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 4, Supplement FY24 Operating Budget

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 4, Supplement FY24 Operating Budget

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, second by Mr. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 5, Supplement Grant Funding for Evergreen/Pembroke Street I

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 5, Supplement Grant Funding for Evergreen/Pembroke Street Intersection Improvements

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 favorable action for Article 5, Supplement Grant Funding for Evergreen/.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 6, Upgrade of Municipal Finance Software

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 6, Upgrade of Municipal Finance Software

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 favorable action for Article.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 7, Establish an Opioid Stabilization Account

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 7, Establish an Opioid Stabilization Account

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, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article.” (Motion: Crone, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 8, Fund Opioid Mitigation

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 8, Fund Opioid Mitigation

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, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable ac.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 9, Establish a Tax Title Processing

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 9, Establish a Tax Title Processing

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, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Ar.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 10, Funding for Tax title Processing

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 10, Funding for Tax title Processing

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, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Ar.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 11, Collect Collective Bargaining Funding from General Fund

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 11, Collect Collective Bargaining Funding from General Fund to Water Fund

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 favorable action for Article 11, Collect Collective Bargainin.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 12, Correct Collective Bargaining Funding from General Fund

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 12, Correct Collective Bargaining Funding from General Fund to Water and Wastewater Funds

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, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 12, Correct Collective Bargaining Funding fro.” (Motion: Crone, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 13, Community Preservation Fund Appropriation to fund the O

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 13, Community Preservation Fund Appropriation to fund the Opachinski Fields/Drainage Improvements

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. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 13, Community Preservation Fund Appropriation to f.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 14 Repurpose Water Department Use of Retained Earnings

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 14 Repurpose Water Department Use of Retained Earnings

The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Vaughn, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 14 Repurpose.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 15, Approve Wastewater Leaching Fields

ApprovePassed · 4–1

I move favorable action for Article 15, Approve Wastewater Leaching Fields

Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, VaughnNo: EmbergCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Crone, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-1-0 vote, Ms. Emberg voted against VOTE: I move favorable action for Artic.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 16, Transfer of Land from Silver Lake Regional School Distr

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 16, Transfer of Land from Silver Lake Regional School District to the Kingston Conservation 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, second by Mr. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 16, Transfer of Land from Silver Lake Regional School District.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 17 FY Wage and Personnel By-Law; Amendments and Compensation

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 17 FY Wage and Personnel By-Law; Amendments and Compensation

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 favorable action for Article 17 FY Wage and Pers.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 18, Amend to General Bylaw Chapter 2 Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 18, Amend to General Bylaw Chapter 2 Town Meeting

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, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 18, Amen.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 19, Amend to General Bylaw Chapter 3 – Finance Committee an

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 19, Amend to General Bylaw Chapter 3 – Finance Committee and Budget Process

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, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 19, Amend to General Bylaw C.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 20, Amend General Bylaw; Chapter 4 – Council on Aging

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 20, Amend General Bylaw; Chapter 4 – Council on Aging

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, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 20, Amend.” (Motion: Crone, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 21, Amend the Zoning Bylaw

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 21, Amend the Zoning Bylaw

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, second by Mr. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable a.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 22, Establish New Temporary Repairs to Private Way General

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 22, Establish New Temporary Repairs to Private Way General Bylaw

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, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 22, Establish New Temp.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 23 Grant Eversource Easement on Kingston Public Library Pro

ApproveFailed · 2–3

I move favorable action for Article 23 Grant Eversource Easement on Kingston Public Library Property

Yes: Alcombright, BouchardNo: Crone, Emberg, VaughnCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N), Vaughn (N), Crone (N); other members voting shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 2-3-0 vote, Ms. Emberg, Ms. Vaughn, and Mr. Crone voted against VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 23 Grant Eversource Ea.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 24, Accept Prudent Investor Rule for Investment Diversifica

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 24, Accept Prudent Investor Rule for Investment Diversification

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, second by Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action for Article 24, Accept Prudent Inves.” (Motion: Crone, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Favorable action for Article 25, Ratification of Solar PILOT Agreement

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action for Article 25, Ratification of Solar PILOT Agreement

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 favorable action for Article.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Accept the open session meeting minutes of September 6, 2023, and September 12, 2023

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen accept the open session meeting minutes of September 6, 2023, and September 12, 2023

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 accept the open session meeting minut.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Adjourn

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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. Alcombr.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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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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