MassVoter.com← Kingston Board of SelectmenKingston Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 30, 2024
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard
Absent: Eric J. Crone
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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I mov.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue this public hearing until February 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
I move the Board of Selectmen to continue this public hearing until February 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
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. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to continue this pub.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Paul Curley to hold their 24th Annual Best Buddies Challenge Cycling E...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Paul Curley to hold their 24th Annual Best Buddies Challenge Cycling Event on June 1, 2024, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • Best Buddies successfully acquires the proper permits from MassDOT. • Best Buddies contacts the Kingston Police Department for the scheduling of detail officers as outlined in the event’s traffic plan.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Paul Curley to hold their 24th Annual Best Buddies Challenge Cycling Event on June 1, 2024, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • Best Buddies successfully acquires the proper permits from MassDOT. • Best Buddies contacts the Kingston Police Department for the scheduling of detail.” (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: • $300 in gift cards from Daniel Tucker • $100 in gift cards fr...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: • $300 in gift cards from Daniel Tucker • $100 in gift cards from Janet Holmes • $100 in gift cards from Len and Linda Warner • $2,000 donation from an anonymous donor
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. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: • $300 in gift cards from Daniel Tucker • $100 in gift cards from Janet Holmes • $100 in gift cards from Len and Linda.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Lucy Coletta to the COA Advisory Board as an Associate Member to a term expir
I move to appoint Lucy Coletta to the COA Advisory Board as an Associate Member to a term expiring June 30, 2024.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to appoint Lucy Coletta to the COA Advisory Board as an A.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the resignations of Brian Woods from Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member as well ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the resignations of Brian Woods from Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member as well as Natalie Wiegman and Glen Duffy from the Conservation Commission effective immediately.
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 resignations of Brian Woods from Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member as well as Natalie Wiegman and Glen Duffy from the Co.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the former Swap Shop trailer surplus and approve of its disposal.
I move the Board of Selectmen declare the former Swap Shop trailer surplus and approve of its disposal.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen declare the former Swap.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the open session meeting minutes of January 11, 2024.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of January 11, 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. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open.” (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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bo.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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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