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January 16, 2024
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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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 Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the B.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue the public hearing until February 13, 2024, at 6:15 p.m.
I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the public hearing until February 13, 2024, at 6:15 p.m.
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the public he.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Amend the permanent suspension Diane Mola to the original 30 days
I move the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent suspension Diane Mola to the original 30 days
Yes: BouchardNo: Alcombright, Crone, Emberg, VaughnCount 1-4-0 as written; the minutes name who voted in favor; other members voting shown N.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Ms. Vaughn and a 1-4-0 vote, by roll call vote, (Mr. Bouchard was in favor, all others oppose) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent s.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Uphold the permanent suspension of Diane Mola.
I move the Board of Selectmen to uphold the permanent suspension of Diane Mola.
Yes: Crone, EmbergNo: Alcombright, Bouchard, VaughnCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name who voted in favor; other members voting shown N.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, seconded by Ms. Emberg, and a 2-3-0 vote, by roll call vote, (Mr. Crone and Ms. Emberg were in favor) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to uphol.” (Motion: Crone, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Amend the permanent suspension Diane Mola to one year from date of the occurrence.
I move the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent suspension Diane Mola to one year from date of the occurrence.
Yes: Alcombright, VaughnNo: Bouchard, Crone, EmbergCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name who voted in favor; other members voting shown N.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Vaughn and a 2-3-0 vote, by roll call vote, (Mr. Alcombright and Ms. Vaughn were in favor) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent suspension Dian.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Amend the permanent suspension Diane Mola to six months from the date of incidence which was No...
I move the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent suspension Diane Mola to six months from the date of incidence which was November 16th.
Yes: Bouchard, VaughnNo: Alcombright, Crone, EmbergCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name who voted in favor; other members voting shown N.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 2-3-0 vote, by roll call vote, (Ms. Vaughn and Mr. Bouchard in favor) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent suspension Diane Mola to six months from th.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Amend the permanent suspension of Diane Mola through January 1, 2025
I move the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent suspension of Diane Mola through January 1, 2025
Yes: Alcombright, CroneNo: Bouchard, Emberg, VaughnCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name who voted in favor; other members voting shown N.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 2-3-0 vote, by roll call vote, (Mr. Crone and Mr. Alcombright were in favor) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent su.” (Motion: Crone, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reconsider the vote of the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent suspension Diane Mo
I move to reconsider the vote of the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent suspension Diane Mola to through January 1, 2025
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move to reconsider the vote of the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent suspens.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Amend the permanent suspension Diane Mola to through January 1, 2025
I move the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent suspension Diane Mola to through January 1, 2025
Yes: Alcombright, Crone, EmbergNo: Bouchard, VaughnCount 3-2-0 as written; the minutes name who voted in favor; other members voting shown N.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Crone and a 3-2-0 vote, by roll call vote, (Ms. Emberg, Mr. Alcombright and Mr. Crone were in favor) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen amend the permanent suspens.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Of approve the amended Public Health Collaborative Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Hea...
I move the Board of approve the amended Public Health Collaborative Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant.
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of approve the amended Public Health Collaborative Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public H.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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 Guloseimas Brasil, contingent on final approval by th...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the common Victualler license for Guloseimas Brasil, 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 Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the common Victualler license for Guloseimas Brasil, continge.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual license for Perry Lima Cafe.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual license for Perry Lima Cafe.
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectme.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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 of December 19, 2023, and January 2, 2024.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of December 19, 2023, and January 2, 2024.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, VaughnCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Emberg (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-1 vote, by roll call vote, Ms. Emberg abstained. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minute.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) 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 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Boucha.” (Motion: Vaughn, 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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