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May 7, 2024
13 recorded votes, 13 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
Declare May 18, 2024, through May 24, 2024, as National Safe Boating Week.
I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 18, 2024, through May 24, 2024, as National Safe Boating Week.
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 to declare May 18, 2024, thr.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare May 19, 2024, through May 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week and thank the employe...
I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 19, 2024, through May 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week and thank the employees of Streets, Trees, and Parks, Water Department and Wastewater Department for their dedication to the Town.
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 to declare May 19, 2024, through May 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week and thank the employees of Streets, Trees, and Parks, Water Department and Wastew.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare May 15, 2024, through May 21, 2024, as National Police Week.
I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 15, 2024, through May 21, 2024, as National Police Week.
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 to declare May 15, 202.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) 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 Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen to close 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 Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the B.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Ene...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, to install one (1) JO mid-span pole 119/1.5 on the northerly side of Maple Street. The new location being approximately one hundred sixty (160) feet west of the centerline of Landing Road; and is approximately sixty-four (64) feet westerly of existing pole 119/1; and is approximately sixty-four (64) feet easterly of existing pole 119/2. Contingent upon on the removal of the double poles on Main Street from Cumberland Farms intersection going south prior to May 25th and contingent on final approval from Streets, Trees and Parks Superintendent
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, to install one (1) JO mid-span pole 119/1.5 on the northerly side of Maple Street. The new location being approximately one hundred sixty (160) feet west of the centerline of Landing Road; and is approximately sixty-four (64) feet westerly of existing pole 119/1; and is approximately sixty-four (64) feet easterly of existing pole 119/2. Contingent upon on the removal of the double poles on Main Street from Cumberland Farms intersection going south prior to May 25th and contingent on final approval fro.” (Motion: Emberg, 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 St. Mary & St. Moses Inc. dba Sawtelle’s Pizza effect...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the common victualler license for St. Mary & St. Moses Inc. dba Sawtelle’s Pizza effective immediately through December 31, 2024, upon final inspection of the Health Agent.
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 approve the common victualler license for St. Mary & St. Moses Inc. dba Sawtelle’s Pizza effective immediately through December 31, 2.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Micheale Snowdale dba Stellwagen Beer Co for One Day Beer an
I move to approve the request from Micheale Snowdale dba Stellwagen Beer Co for 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 only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the request from Micheale Snowdale dba Stellwagen Beer Co for One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for a Food Truck and Artisan Fest on May 18, 202.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright)
Approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Sat...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024, as presented by the Town Clerk
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 and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Satur.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,830 from the William H. Willi...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,830 from the William H. Willis Charity Fund for 4 Camperships for the BSA Summer Camp, the disbursement to be made to Troop 49.
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 request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,830 from the William H. Willis Charity Fund for 4 Camperships for the BSA Summer Cam.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
(reappoint/not reappoint) John Bartlett and Todd Hamblin to the Memorial Day Parade Committee t...
I move the Board of Selectmen (reappoint/not reappoint) John Bartlett and Todd Hamblin to the Memorial Day Parade Committee through June 30, 2024.
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 (reappoint/not reappoint) John Bartlett and Todd Hamblin to the Memor.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
(accept/not accept) the following donations: • $25 from Carolyn McCarthy • $100 from John Cann ...
I move the Board of Selectmen (accept/not accept) the following donations: • $25 from Carolyn McCarthy • $100 from John Cann • $50 from Kurt and Anna Messner • $50 from Martha and William O’Meara • $50 from Joan and Robert Barove
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 (accept/not accept) the following donations: • $25 from Carolyn McCarthy • $100 from John Cann • $50 from Kurt and Anna Messner • $50 from Martha and Wi.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) 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. Alcomb.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) 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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