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December 5, 2023
9 recorded votes, 9 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
Accept the Landing Road Safety Audit Report prepared by Old Colony Planning Council Mr Kilmer c...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the Landing Road Safety Audit Report prepared by Old Colony Planning Council Mr Kilmer can have the traffic study amended with the new report of the road count. Review of Inspectional Service Fees
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, seconded by Ms. Vaughn, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the Landing Road Safety Audit Report prepared by Old Colony Planning Council Mr. Kilmer can have the traffic study amended with the new report of the road c.” (Motion: Crone, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the fees proposed this evening. Further, | moved the Board of Selectmen to approve the ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the fees proposed this evening. Further, | moved the Board of Selectmen to approve the per inspection rate paid to the inspectors to $50 per inspection. All new fees and rates / will become effective January 1, 2024.
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the fees proposed this evening. Further, | moved the Board of Selectmen to approve the per inspection rate paid to the inspectors to $50 per inspection. All new fees and rates.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the 10 floats used at the Town docks surplus and approve of their disposal. Review of R...
I move the Board of Selectmen to declare the 10 floats used at the Town docks surplus and approve of their disposal. Review of RFP for Legal Services
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to declare the 10 floats used at the Town docks surplus and approve of their d.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the proposed RFP for legal services included in the Board materials and amended with th...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed RFP for legal services included in the Board materials and amended with the update of the 2021 date.
Yes: Alcombright, Crone, EmbergNo: VaughnCount 3-1-0 as written; the minutes name Vaughn (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 3-1-0 vote, by roll call vote, (Ms. Vaughn voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed RFP for legal services included in the Board materials.” (Motion: Crone, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donation of $900 from Town and Country Estates to the Kingston Fire Department Annua...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the donation of $900 from Town and Country Estates to the Kingston Fire Department Annual Appointment of Special Police Officers and Matrons
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the donation of $900 from Town and Country Estates to the Kingston Fire Department Annual App.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Depa...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be from Ja.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following individuals to the position of Special Police Officer for the Kingston Po...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals to the position of Special Police Officer for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Darren J. Martin Marks J. Brenner, Jr.
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following individuals to the position of Special Police Officer for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 202.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept as amend the open session meeting minutes of November 21, 2023.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept as amend the open session meeting minutes of November 21, 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. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept as amend the ope.” (Motion: Vaughn, 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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. , Crone and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll.” (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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