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April 23, 2024
23 recorded votes, 23 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
Include the request for additional police staffing in the proposed FY25 budget in the amount of...
I move the Board of Selectmen to include the request for additional police staffing in the proposed FY25 budget in the amount of $220,174.
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. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to include the request for additional police staffing in the prop.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the budget at $57,658,693
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the budget at $57,658,693
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, VaughnNo: EmbergCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-1-0 vote, Ms. Emberg opposed. VOTE: I move the Board.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Motor Vehicle Class I License for MotorWorld Sports Corp. effective immed
I move to approve the Motor Vehicle Class I License for MotorWorld Sports Corp. effective immediately through December 31, 2024, contingent receipt of the Liability Insurance Certificate.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the Motor Vehicle Class I License for MotorWorld Sports Corp. effective immediately through December 31, 2024, contingent rece.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bouchard)
Approve the Wage and Personnel Bylaw recommended by the Wage and Personnel Committee. Further, ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Wage and Personnel Bylaw recommended by the Wage and Personnel Committee. Further, I move the Board vote to favorable action Article 24, the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, on the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Wage and Personnel Bylaw recommended by the Wage and Personnel Committee. Further, I move the Board vote to favorable action Article 24, the Wage and Personnel.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the employment contract between the Town of Kingston and Fire Chief Mark Doug
I move to approve the employment contract between the Town of Kingston and Fire Chief Mark Douglass, 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 to approve the employment contract between the Town of Kin.” (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 Tami Herchel to hold the Ragnar Relay Event on May 18, 2024, according...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Tami Herchel to hold the Ragnar Relay Event on May 18, 2024, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • Ragnar Relay successfully acquired permission to utilize the Silver Lake School District Campus as an exchange point. • Ragnar relay contacts the Kingston Police Department for the scheduling of detail officers.
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 move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Tami Herchel to hold the Ragnar Relay Event on May 18, 2024, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • Ragnar Relay successfully acquired permission to utilize the Silver Lake School District Campus as an exchange point. • Ragnar relay contacts the Kingston Police.” (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 May 7, 2024, at 6:00 pm.
I move the Board of Selectmen to continue the public hearing until May 7, 2024, at 6:00 pm.
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 Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to continue th.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reconsider Article 10.
I move the Board of Selectmen reconsider Article 10.
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. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I mov.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Favorable action on Article 10 FY25 Renewable Energy Enterprise Fund Budget as amended.
I move the Board of Selectmen favorable action on Article 10 FY25 Renewable Energy Enterprise Fund Budget as amended.
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. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen favorable action on Article 10 FY25 Rene.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Favorable action on Article 11 – Revolving Funds.
I move the Board of Selectmen favorable action on Article 11 – Revolving Funds.
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 move the Board of Selectmen.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Favorable action of Article 20 – FY25 Equipment Purchase/Project funding 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9...
I move the Board of Selectmen favorable action of Article 20 – FY25 Equipment Purchase/Project funding 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
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. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen favorable action of Article 20 – FY25 Equipment Purchase/Pr.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Favorable action of Article 20 – FY25 Equipment Purchase/Project funding project 3.
I move the Board of Selectmen favorable action of Article 20 – FY25 Equipment Purchase/Project funding project 3.
Yes: Alcombright, Emberg, VaughnNo: Bouchard, CroneCount 3-2-0 as written; the minutes name Crone (N), Bouchard (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 3-2-0 vote, (Mr. Crone, Mr. Bouchard voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen favorable action of Article 20 – FY2.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reconsider Article 25 Council on Aging Needs Assessment for Age/Dementia Friendly Kingston.
I move the Board of Selectmen reconsider Article 25 Council on Aging Needs Assessment for Age/Dementia Friendly Kingston.
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 Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen reconsider Article 25 Council on Aging Needs Asse.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Favorable action of Article 25 Council on Aging Needs Assessment for Age/Dementia Friendly King...
I move the Board of Selectmen favorable action of Article 25 Council on Aging Needs Assessment for Age/Dementia Friendly Kingston
The minutes give only the count.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 0-5-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen favorable action of Article 25 Council on Aging Ne.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard)
Recommend approval of Article 34 – Establish an Attached Accessory Housing Unit Bylaw.
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 34 – Establish an Attached Accessory Housing Unit Bylaw.
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 recommend approval of Article 34 – Esta.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
I move the Board of Selectmen to close the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
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. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to cl.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close and authorize the Town Clerk to post the May 11, 2024, Annual Town Meeting warrant.
I move the Board of Selectmen close and authorize the Town Clerk to post the May 11, 2024, Annual Town Meeting warrant.
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. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen close and authorize the Town Clerk to post the M.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Independent Fermentation Brewing LLC is requesting a One Day
I move to approve the request from Independent Fermentation Brewing LLC is requesting a One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for a Food Truck and Artisan Fest on May 18, 2024, at Kingston Collection from 9:00am – 3:00pm
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 move to approve the request from Independent Fermentation Brewing LLC is requesting a One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for a Food Truck and Artisan Fest on May 18,.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the recommendation form the Superintendent of Street, Trees and Parks as presented and l...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendation form the Superintendent of Street, Trees and Parks as presented and listed above.
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 Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendation form the Superintendent of Street,.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve a one-year contract for IT support services for the FY25 fiscal year.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve a one-year contract for IT support services for the FY25 fiscal year.
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. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve a one-year contract for.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the 2006 F350 from the Wastewater Department as surplus and approve this to go to auction.
I move the Board of Selectmen declare the 2006 F350 from the Wastewater Department as surplus and approve this to go to auction.
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 Ms. Vaughn, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen declare the 2006 F350 from the Wastewater Departmen.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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 meeting packet.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual licenses as printed in the meeting packet.
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 move the Board of Selectmen approve the.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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 Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Cron.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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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