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June 18, 2024
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric J. Crone, Tyler R. Bouchard, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Support the Kingston Housing Needs Assessment and Production Plan Update
I move the Board of Selectmen support the Kingston Housing Needs Assessment and Production Plan Update
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 support the Kingston Ho.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Police Chief to apply for the Grants - Department of Mental Health Clinician Posi...
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Police Chief to apply for the Grants - Department of Mental Health Clinician Position and the Federal Funding for COPS Grants (US DOJ).
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 authorize the Police Chief to apply for the Grants - Department of Mental Health Clinician Position.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint a Public Safety Building Committee for the purpose of recommending a location, design a...
I move the Board to appoint a Public Safety Building Committee for the purpose of recommending a location, design and proposed cost for a new Police Station and Central Fire Station expansion. Committee members to include the Police and Fire Chiefs, Town Administrator, Building Inspector, one Selectmen and one Finance Committee member and one Capital Planning Committee member and one ex officio member from the prior police station building committee and further to appoint Donald Alcombright as the Selectmen Representative on said Committee.
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 to appoint a Public Safety Building Committee for the purpose of recommending a location, design and proposed cost for a new Police Station and Central Fire Station expansion. Committee members to include the Police and Fire Chiefs, Town Administrator, Building Inspector, one Selectmen and one Finance Committee member and one Capital Planning Committee member and one ex officio member from the prior police station building committee and further to appoint Donald Alcombright as.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Jim Franklin as Kingston’s Tax Title Custodian
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Jim Franklin as Kingston’s Tax Title Custodian
The minutes give two different counts (5-0-0, 4-1-0); individual votes left blank. First count used.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, 4-1-0 – Ms. Bateman voted against. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Ji.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Emberg)
Approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use Town House Property in the
I move to approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use Town House Property in the afternoon of September 29, 2024, from 12:00pm-4:30pm as discussed.
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 to approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use Town House Property in the afternoon of Septem.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Luke Barron Interim Assistant Harbormaster and Glen Cavicchi as Interim Deputy Harborma...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Luke Barron Interim Assistant Harbormaster and Glen Cavicchi as Interim Deputy Harbormaster until the positions are filled permanently.
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. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Luke Barron Interim Assistant Harbormaster and Glen Cavicchi as Interim Deputy Harborma.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, W...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, West Avenue at Bayview Avenue, Cole Street at Bagnell Street, and a portion of Rocky Nook Avenue from the intersection East Avenue at Bayview Avenue to the intersection of Rocky Nook Avenue at North Street on
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 Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, West Avenue at Bayview Avenue, Cole Street at Bagnell Street, and a portion of Rocky Nook Avenue from the intersection East Avenue at Bayview Avenue to the inter.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Jeanne Dunn, to the position of Executive Secretary-Zoning Board of Appeals, a C-2, Sti...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Jeanne Dunn, to the position of Executive Secretary-Zoning Board of Appeals, a C-2, Stipend Position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaws, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024, consistent with the terms of the offer letter.
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 appoint Jeanne Dunn, to the position of Executive Secretary-Zoning Board of Appeals, a C-2, Stipend Position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaws, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 202.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) 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 timeline.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Special Fall Town Meeting timeline.
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. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed Tuesday, Novembe.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Thomas Bouchard as the plumbing and gas inspector.
I move the Board appoint Thomas Bouchard as the plumbing and gas inspector.
Yes: Alcombright, Bateman, Crone, EmbergCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Bouchard (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-1 vote, Mr. Bouchard abstained. VOTE: I move the Board appoint Tho.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the list of candidates up for reappointment to their Board or Commission shown on the m...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the list of candidates up for reappointment to their Board or Commission shown on the master list as presented except of the one we have already voted
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 list of candidates up for reappointment to their Board or Commission shown on the master list as prese.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Eric Crone the Affordable Housing Trust as the Board of Selectmen representative, with ...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Eric Crone the Affordable Housing Trust as the Board of Selectmen representative, with a term ending 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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Eric Crone the Affordable Housing Trust as 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.
Appoint Melissa Bateman to the Agricultural Commission as the Board of Selectmen representative...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Melissa Bateman to the Agricultural Commission as the Board of Selectmen representative, with a term ending 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. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Melissa Bateman to the Agricultural Commission as the Board of Selectmen repre.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Establish a working group made up of the following individuals, Streets, Trees, and Parks Super...
I move the Board of Selectmen establish a working group made up of the following individuals, Streets, Trees, and Parks Superintendent, Building Official, Planning Director, Town Administrator, one Selectmen and one Planning Board member and appoint Kim Emberg as the Board of Selectmen representative to the Transfer Station Working Group.
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. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen establish a working group made up of the following individuals, Streets, Trees, and Parks Superintendent, Building Official, Planning Director, Town Administrator, one Selectmen and one Planning Board member and appoint Kim Emberg as the Board of Selectmen represen.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reconsider the vote on the type of group for the Public Safety Building Project
I move to reconsider the vote on the type of group for the Public Safety Building Project
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 to reconsider the vote on the type.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint a Public Safety Building Working Group for the purpose of recommending a location, desi...
I move the Board to appoint a Public Safety Building Working Group for the purpose of recommending a location, design and proposed cost for a new Police Station and Central Fire Station expansion. Committee members to include the Police and Fire Chiefs, Town Administrator, Building Inspector, one Selectmen and one Finance Committee member and one Capital Planning Committee member and one ex officio member from the prior police station building committee and further to appoint Donald Alcombright as the Selectmen Representative on said Committee.
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 to appoint a Public Safety Building Working Group for the purpose of recommending a location, design and proposed cost for a new Police Station and Central Fire Station expansion. Committee members to include the Police and Fire Chiefs, Town Administrator, Building Inspector, one Selectmen and one Finance Committee member and one Capital Planning Committee member and one ex officio member from the prior police station building committee and further to appoint Donald Alcombright as.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the open session meeting minutes of April 9, 2024, April 23, 2024, and May 21, 2024, ope...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of April 9, 2024, April 23, 2024, and May 21, 2024, open session meeting minutes as amended and June 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 Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of April 9, 2024, April 23, 2024, and May 21, 2024, open session meeting mi.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Bouch.” (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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