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May 21, 2024
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Tyler R. Bouchard, Eric J. Crone, Melissa Bateman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Eric Crone for the position of Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Eric Crone for the position of Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
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. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Eric Crone for the pos.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Tyler Bouchard for the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Tyler Bouchard for the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
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 appoint Tyler Bouchard for the positi.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Kimberley Emberg for the position of Clerk of the Board of Selectmen.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Kimberley Emberg for the position of Clerk of the Board of Selectmen.
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 appoint Kimberley Emberg for th.” (Motion: Crone, 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. Bouchard, seconded by Ms. Emberg, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Emberg) 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 Shellfish Aquaculture license renewal applications for Thomas Taylor, and John Wheb...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Shellfish Aquaculture license renewal applications for Thomas Taylor, and John Wheble as designated in said applications for an additional ten-year term, expiring June 23, 2034.
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. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Shellfish Aquaculture license renewal applications for Thomas Taylor, and John Wheble as designated in said applications for an addit.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Recreation Revolving Fund expenditure for FY24 to $575,000, contingent on Finance C...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the Recreation Revolving Fund expenditure for FY24 to $575,000, contingent on Finance Committee approval.
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 approve the Recreation Revolving Fund expenditure for FY24 to $5.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the seasonal recreation staff as presented by the Recreation Director John Frieburger -...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the seasonal recreation staff as presented by the Recreation Director John Frieburger - Counselor Molly Ohlson - Counselor
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 appoint the seasonal recreation staff as presented by the Recreation Director John.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the revised Kingston Affordable Housing Trust Declaration as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the revised Kingston Affordable Housing Trust Declaration 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. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the revised Kingston Aff.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the renewal of the razor clam licenses as presented for the term of July 1, 2024, throug...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the renewal of the razor clam licenses as presented for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and set the license fee at $300.00.
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 accept the renewal of the razor clam licenses as presented for the term of July 1, 2024, through J.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the six - one-day liquor license request from Stephen Darby of 42nd Parallel Brewing Co...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the six - one-day liquor license request from Stephen Darby of 42nd Parallel Brewing Co for Gray’s Beach Music Nights at Gray’s Beach on June 11, 2024, June 25, 2024, July 9, 2024, July 23, 2024, August 6, 2024, August 20, 2024, from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm, along with any rain dates that may be determined by the Recreation Commission.
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 six - one-day liquor license request from Stephen Darby of 42nd Parallel Brewing Co for Gray’s Beach Music Nights at Gray’s Beach on June 11, 2024, June 25, 2024, July 9, 2024, July 23, 2024, August 6, 2024, August 20, 2024, from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm, along with any rain dates tha.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual evaluation of the Town Administrator as presented/as amended) this evening.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual evaluation of the Town Administrator as presented/as amended) this evening.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, EmbergCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Bateman (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-1 vote, Ms. Bateman abstained. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual evaluation of the Town Admin.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize a bonus of $3,000 based on the results of the Administrator annual evaluation.
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize a bonus of $3,000 based on the results of the Administrator annual evaluation.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, CroneNo: EmbergCount 3-1-1 as written; the minutes name Bateman (A), Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 3-1-1 vote, (Ms. Bateman abstained, and Ms. Emberg voted against), VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize a bonus of $3,000 based on th.” (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 $2,440 from the William H. Willi...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $2,440 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 Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, 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 $2,440 from the William H. Willis Charity Fund for 4 Camperships for the BSA Summer.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignations from David McKee from the Historical Commission and Jeanne Coleman from...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the resignations from David McKee from the Historical Commission and Jeanne Coleman from the Memorial Day Parade Committee effective immediately.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the resignations from David McKee from the Historical Commission and Jeanne Coleman from the Memo.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright)
Accept the donation of 10 cubic yards of mulch an estimated value of $400 from No Fear Landscap...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of 10 cubic yards of mulch an estimated value of $400 from No Fear Landscaping.
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. Bateman, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of 10 cubic yards of mulch an e.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the open session meeting minutes of March 12, 2024, and May 11, 2024 open session meetin...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the open session meeting minutes of March 12, 2024, and May 11, 2024 open session meeting minutes as amended.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, EmbergCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Bateman (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 4-0-1 vote, Ms. Bateman abstained VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the open session meeting minutes of March 12, 2024, and May 11, 2.” (Motion: Emberg, 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. Bateman seconded by Mr. Boucha.” (Motion: Bateman, 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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