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December 19, 2023
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Present: Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard, Eric J. Crone
Absent: Kimberley A. Emberg
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen 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. Bouchard, seconded by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue the public hearing until January 16" at 6:15 p.m. Further, the Board requests PK Realt...
I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the public hearing until January 16" at 6:15 p.m. Further, the Board requests PK Realty Trust to provide $10,000 for a peer review to be completed on the earth removal proposal. The peer review company will be chosen from a list of Planning Board approved peer review firms by the Town Administrator. Approval of Blackwater Memorial Forest Conservation Restriction Conservation Agent Matt Penella was in attendance and gave a brief description of what was before the Board. A CR was required as part of the grant that funded half the purchase price, and he has been working with Wildlands Trust (CR holder), the MA Division of Conservation Services, Town Cou
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. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the public hearing until January 16" at 6:15 p.m. Further, the Board requests PK Realty Trust to provide $10,000 for a peer review to be completed on the earth removal proposal. The peer review company will be chosen from a list of Planning Board approved peer review firms by the Town Administrator. Approval of Blackwater Memorial Forest Conservation Restriction Conservation Agent Matt Penella was in attendance and gave a brief description of what was before the Board. A CR was required as part of the grant that funded half the purchase price, and he has been working with Wildlands Trust (CR holder), the MA.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Blackwater Memorial Forest Conservation Restriction. Request for (Two) One Day Liqu...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Blackwater Memorial Forest Conservation Restriction. Request for (Two) One Day Liquor Licenses from Stephen Coe of Early Bird Café for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Crone and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Blackwater Memorial Forest Conservation Restriction. Request for (Two) One Day Liquor Licenses from Stephen Coe of Early Bird.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for two Day Liquor Licenses for Early Bird Café for December 31, 2023, from...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for two Day Liquor Licenses for Early Bird Café for December 31, 2023, from 5pm-10pm and January 1, 2024, from 8am -3pm Amendment to Hours and New Entertainment License for 42nd Parallel Brewing Co
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. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for two Day Liquor Licenses for Early Bird Café for December 31, 2023, from 5pm-10pm and January 1, 2024, from 8am -3pm Amendment to Hours and New Entert.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from 42™ Parallel Brewing Co. to change their hours as requested to open on...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from 42™ Parallel Brewing Co. to change their hours as requested to open on Fridays at 2 pm and have a live entertainment license with a limited capacity to less than 50 people.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Crone and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from 42™ Parallel Brewing Co. to change their hours as requested to open on Fridays at 2 pm and have a live entertainment license with.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve rescinding the previous approval to fund the following uses: e Anticipated Fire Departm...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve rescinding the previous approval to fund the following uses: e Anticipated Fire Department COVID expenses in the amount of S $24,122.87. e Health Department Vaccination Clinics in the amount of $14,000. e Installation of Microsoft 365 GCC in the amount ofS 16,000. e COA Dishwasher in the amount of $762.
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 Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve rescinding the previous approval to fund the following uses: e Anticipated Fire Department COVID expenses in the amount of S $24,122.87. e Health Department Vaccination Clinics in the amount of $14,000. e Installation of Microsoft 365 GCC in the amount ofS 16,0.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the following uses: or ARPA funds: Fire Dept. Alerting System $100,000
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the following uses: or ARPA funds: Fire Dept. Alerting System $100,000
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the following uses: or ARP.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual licenses as printed in the agenda addendum. Acceptance of Donation The Veter...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual licenses as printed in the agenda addendum. Acceptance of Donation The Veteran’s Department received the following donations and is requesting the Board accept them.
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. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual licenses as printed in the agenda addendum. Acceptance of Donation The Veteran’s Department received the following donati.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Department: $200 in gift cards from Bob and Pau...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Department: $200 in gift cards from Bob and Paula Green $500 in gift cards from an anonymous donor Police Chief Search Update and Next Steps
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Crone and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Department: $200 in gift cards from Bob and Paula Green $500 in gift cards from an anonymous dono.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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 December 5, 2023.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of December 5, 2023.
Yes: Alcombright, Crone, VaughnCount 3-0-1 as written; the minutes name Bouchard (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, seconded by Ms. Vaughn and a 3-0-1 vote, Mr. Bouchard abstained. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open ses.” (Motion: Crone, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn
I move to adjourn
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, an.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) 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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