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March 26, 2024
10 recorded votes, 10 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
Approve the employment agreement between the Town of Kingston and Brian Holmes as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the employment agreement between the Town of Kingston and Brian Holmes as presented.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the employment agreement between th.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) 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 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 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 the public hearing until April 9th at 6pm.
I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the public hearing until April 9th at 6pm.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to conti.” (Motion: Crone, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Brian Payne to the Conservation Commission effective immediately through June 30, 2025.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Brian Payne to the Conservation Commission effective immediately through June 30, 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. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Brian Payne to the Conservation Commission.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Brian Payne to the Community Preservation Committee effective immediately through June ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Brian Payne to the Community Preservation Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2026.
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. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Brian Payne to the Community Preservation Committ.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Debra Mueller as Animal Inspector through April 30, 2025
I move to reappoint Debra Mueller as Animal Inspector through April 30, 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. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to reappoint Debra Mueller.” (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 Donation Fund: o $100 donation from Susan Walet...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Donation Fund: o $100 donation from Susan Waletkus o $400 donation from an anonymous donor
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Veteran’s Donation Fund: o $100 donation from Susan.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the amended May 2024 Town Meeting schedule presented this evening. The new date for the...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the amended May 2024 Town Meeting schedule presented this evening. The new date for the Annual Town Meeting will be May 11, 2024.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the amended May 2024 Town Meeting schedule presented this evening. The new date.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the open session meeting minutes from February 8, 2024, February 27, 2024, as amended a...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes from February 8, 2024, February 27, 2024, as amended and March 11, 2024, as presented.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes from February 8, 2024, February 27, 2024,.” (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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