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November 21, 2023
12 recorded votes, 12 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 t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax...
I move the Board of Selectmen vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending approval of the Town’s annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
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 vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending approval of the Town’s annual tax rec.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Find the Belgium Malinois named Wren, owned by Matthew Frazier, a nuisance dog.
I move the Board of Selectmen find the Belgium Malinois named Wren, owned by Matthew Frazier, a nuisance dog.
Yes: Alcombright, Crone, Emberg, VaughnNo: BouchardCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Bouchard (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-1-0 vote, Mr. Bouchard voted against. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen find the Belgium Malinois named.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Further the Board orders the owner or keeper of the dog to take remedial action to ameliorate t...
Further the Board orders the owner or keeper of the dog to take remedial action to ameliorate the cause of the nuisance behavior. Including the recommendation by the ACO,
Yes: Alcombright, Crone, Emberg, VaughnNo: BouchardCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Bouchard (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-1-0 vote, Mr. Bouchard voted against. VOTE: Further the Board orders the owner or keeper of the dog to take remedial action to ameliorate the cause of the nuisance beh.” (Motion: Emberg, 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 a Christmas Tree Festival ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Brewery 44 for a One Day Liquor License for a Christmas Tree Festival at Weir’s Christmas Tree Farm 57 Pembroke Street on November 24 and 25, 2023 from 10 am-2 pm.
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 request from Brewery 44 for a One Day Liquor License for a Christmas Tree Festival at Weir’s Christmas Tree Farm 57 Pembroke St.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Donna Keene, to the position of less than part-time Substitute Circulation Librarian, w...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Donna Keene, to the position of less than part-time Substitute Circulation Librarian, with the Kingston Public Library with an anticipated start date of November 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 Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Donna Keene, to the position of less than part-time Substitute Circulation Librarian, with the Kingston Public Library with an anticipated start date of November 27, 2023, co.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Angela Kerstein, to the position of Administrative Assistant, with the Collector/Treasu...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Angela Kerstein, to the position of Administrative Assistant, with the Collector/Treasurer’s Office with an anticipated start date of November 28, 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. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Angela Kerstein, to the position of Administrative Assistant, with the Collector/Treasurer’s Office with an anticipated start date of November 28, 202.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Reverend Emily Bruce to the Kingston 300th Committee effective immediately through the ...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Reverend Emily Bruce to the Kingston 300th Committee effective immediately through the duration of the project.
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 appoint Reverend Emily Bruce to the Kingston 300th Committee effective.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donation of $4,405 from the Arbor Hills Neighborhood Association to the Kingston Vet...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the donation of $4,405 from the Arbor Hills Neighborhood Association to the Kingston Veteran’s Donation 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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the donation of $4,405 from the Arbor Hills Neighborhood Ass.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept as amended by Kimberley Emberg the open session meeting minutes of November 7, 2023
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept as amended by Kimberley Emberg the open session meeting minutes of November 7, 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. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept as amended by Kimberley Emberg 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
No seconder recorded. 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 M, Bouchard and a 5-0.” (Motion: Vaughn) 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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