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November 7, 2023
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 Verizon and NSTAR Electric Company dba of Eversource to Relocate one J...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Verizon and NSTAR Electric Company dba of Eversource to Relocate one Jointly Owned Pole 156/82 on Pembroke 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 Verizon and NSTAR Electric Company dba of Eversource to Relocate one.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the common victualler license for Perry Lima Cafe, contingent on final approval by the ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the common victualler license for Perry Lima Cafe, 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 Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the common victualler license for Perry Lima Cafe, conti.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Not approve the request from the Shellfish Constable to increase the number or razor clam licen...
I move the Board of Selectmen not approve the request from the Shellfish Constable to increase the number or razor clam licenses to twelve.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, EmbergNo: VaughnCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Vaughn (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 4-1-0 vote, Ms. Vaughn voted against. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen not approve the request from the Shellfish Constable to increas.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the acquisition and implementation of body worn camera by all sworn police officers con...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the acquisition and implementation of body worn camera by all sworn police officers consist with the policy developed by the Police Chief. Further, I move the Board authorize the use of ARPA funds to fund the remaining cost of acquisition.
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 approve the acquisition and implementation of body worn camera by all sworn police officers consist with the policy developed by the Police Chief. Further, I move the Board authorize the use of ARPA f.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the following fee increases effective December 1, 2023: • Increase the basic life suppo...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the following fee increases effective December 1, 2023: • Increase the basic life support fee to $1,850. • Increase the ambulance transport mileage rate to $50 per mile.
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 approve the following fee increases effective December 1, 2023: • Increase the basic life support fee to $1,850. • Increase the am.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the solar energy system fees as presented this evening effective December 1, 2023.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the solar energy system fees as presented this evening effective December 1, 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 solar energy system fees as p.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations: • $700 donation of in gift cards from an anonymous donor to the...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations: • $700 donation of in gift cards from an anonymous donor to the Veteran’s Department. • $900 donation to the Kingston Police Department in recognition of their courageous service and dedication to protecting the residents of Kingston. • $123 donation from Stop and Shop for the Bloomin for Good Program to the 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. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations: • $700 donation of in gift cards from an anonymous donor to the Veteran’s Department. • $900 donation to the Kingston Police Department in recognition of their courageous service and dedication to protecting the residents of Kingston. • $123 donation from Stop and Shop for the.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the proposed Annual Town Meeting Timeline as presented this evening.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the proposed Annual Town Meeting Timeline as presented 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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the proposed Annual.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Direct the Town Administrator to create an RFP to be brought back to the Board of Sel
I move to direct the Town Administrator to create an RFP to be brought back to the Board of Selectmen at the December 5th meeting to review for possible modification.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, EmbergNo: VaughnCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Vaughn (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-1-0 vote, Ms. Vaughn voted against. VOTE: I move to direct the Town Administrator to create an RFP to be brought back to the Board of Selectmen at the December 5.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the open session meeting minutes September 26, 2023, October 10, 2023, October 24, 2023,...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the open session meeting minutes September 26, 2023, October 10, 2023, October 24, 2023, and November 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. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the open session meeting minutes September 26, 2023, October 10, 20.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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 executive session for the purpose of: E
I move to adjourn to executive session to not return to executive session for the purpose of: Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(2) - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel – Fire Chief, Assistant Town Administrator
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, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to adjourn to executive session to not return to executive session for the purpose of: Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(2) - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.” (Motion: Emberg, 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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