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February 27, 2024
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Sheila Vaughn, Tyler R. Bouchard, Eric J. Crone
Absent: Donald J. Alcombright
Every vote, in order
Approve the Board of Registrars request to opt out of early voting and by mail for the May 2024...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Board of Registrars request to opt out of early voting and by mail for the May 2024 local election
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 the Board of Registrars request to opt out of early voting.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Town Clerk to post the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Warrant
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Clerk to post the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Warrant
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 authorize the Town Clerk to post the March 5,.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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 for the amendment of Change of Category to All Alcohol for 3 Dogs L...
I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the public hearing for the amendment of Change of Category to All Alcohol for 3 Dogs LLC dba A3 to March 12, 2024, at 6:05pm.
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 to continue the public hearing for the amendment of Change of Category to All Alcohol for 3 Do.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from The Bartending Service of New England LLC for a One Day Beer
I move to approve the request from The Bartending Service of New England LLC for a One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for the Sip and Stroll events taking place on March 16, 2024, November 2, 2024, and December 7, 2024, at Kingston Collection from 12pm-5pm.
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, VOTE: I move to approve the request from The Bartending Service of New England LLC for a One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for the Sip and Stroll events taking place on March 16, 2024, November 2, 2024, and December 7, 20.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Joseph Cummingham to the Kingston 300th Committee effective immediately through duratio...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Joseph Cummingham to the Kingston 300th Committee effective immediately through duration of events.
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 appoint Joseph Cummingham to the Kingston 300th Committee effec.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Patrick Murphy, to the position of CDL Driver/Laborer, a Grade 3, Step 4 nonexempt full...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Patrick Murphy, to the position of CDL Driver/Laborer, a Grade 3, Step 4 nonexempt full-time position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor, with the Streets, Trees, & Parks Department with an anticipated start date of March 4, 2024, consistent with the terms of the offer letter.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Patrick Murphy, to the position of CDL Driver/Laborer, a Grade 3, Step 4 nonexempt full-time position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor, with the Streets, Trees, & Parks Department with an anticipated start date of March 4, 2024, consi.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn to executive session, to not return to open session, for the purpose to Condu
I move to adjourn to executive session, to not return to open session, for the purpose to Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to adjourn to executive session, to not return to open session, for the purpose to Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or con.” (Motion: Emberg, 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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