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June 11, 2024
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright
Absent: Tyler R. Bouchard, Melissa Bateman
Every vote, in order
Approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use Town Property for a Produce
I move to approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use Town Property for a Produce Sharing Program for Residents.
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 3-0-0 vote by roll call, VOTE: I move to approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use Town Proper.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve providing ARPA funds in the amount of $24,123 to the Fire Department COVID re
I move to approve providing ARPA funds in the amount of $24,123 to the Fire Department COVID related expenses.
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 3-0-0 vote by roll call, VOTE: I move to approve providing ARPA funds in the amount of $24,123.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the proposed Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Special Fall Town Meeting date.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Special Fall Town Meeting date.
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 3-0-0 vote by roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed Tuesday, Nov.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the transfers presented this evening as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfers presented this evening as presented.
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 3-0-0 vote by roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Add Donald Alcombright as an additional signer of the weekly warrant in the event tha
I move to add Donald Alcombright as an additional signer of the weekly warrant in the event that the Chair is unable to do so.
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote by roll call, VOTE: I move to add Donald Alcombright as an additional signer of the weekly warrant.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Kingston’s 2023 transportation infrastructure distribution in the amount of $3,471.80 an...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept Kingston’s 2023 transportation infrastructure distribution in the amount of $3,471.80 and authorize the use of the balance of the fund in the amount of 5,977.50 for road improvements in FY25.”
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 3-0-0 vote by roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept Kingston’s 2023 transportation infrastructure distribution in the amount of $3,471.80 and authorize the use of the balance of the fund in the amo.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the 2009 Ford Escape from the Wastewater Department as surplus and approve this to go t...
I move the Board of Selectmen declare the 2009 Ford Escape from the Wastewater Department as surplus and approve this to go to auction.
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 3-0-0 vote by roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen declare the 2009 Ford Escape from the Wastewater Departmen.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Lynne Welsh, to the position of Substitute Circulation Assistant, a FY24 Schedule C1, a...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Lynne Welsh, to the position of Substitute Circulation Assistant, a FY24 Schedule C1, as needed position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with the Kingston Public Library with an anticipated start date of June 17, 2024, consistent with the terms of the offer letter.
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote by roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Lynne Welsh, to the position of Substitute Circulation Assistant, a FY24 Schedule C1, as needed position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with the Kingston Public Library with an anticipated start date of June 17, 2024,.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Maureen Maney and Jean Todesca, to the positions of Substitute Librarian, a FY24 Schedu...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Maureen Maney and Jean Todesca, to the positions of Substitute Librarian, a FY24 Schedule C1, as needed position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with the Kingston Public Library with an anticipated start date of June 17, 2024, consistent with the terms of the offer letter.
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote by roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Maureen Maney and Jean Todesca, to the positions of Substitute Librarian, a FY24 Schedule C1, as needed position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with the Kingston Public Library with an anticipated start date of June 17, 2024,.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Glen Cavicchi Assistant Harbormaster and Luke Barron as Interim Deputy Harbormaster unt...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Glen Cavicchi Assistant Harbormaster and Luke Barron as Interim Deputy Harbormaster until the positions are filled permanently.
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 3-0-0 vote by roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Glen Cavicchi Assistant Harbormaster and Luke Barron as Interim Deputy Harbormas.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) 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 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 3.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) 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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