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July 2, 2024
2 meetings this evening, 13 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Executive session minutes (released).
Present: Eric J. Crone, Tyler R. Bouchard, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman
Absent: None
4 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Go into Executive Session to return to open session in room 200 at 6:00 p.m. for the purposes o...
Move to go into Executive Session to return to open session in room 200 at 6:00 p.m. for the purposes of: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Finance Director, and to approve and/or release executive sessions minutes.
Yes: Bateman, Bouchard, Crone, EmbergRoll call lists Alcombright with no vote recorded.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Mr. Bouchard-aye, Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright, and Ms. Bateman-aye. VOTED: Move to go into Executive Session to return to open session in room 200 at 6:00 p.m. for the purposes of: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Finance Director, and to approve a.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bouchard)
Approve and not release the executive session minutes from January 30, 2024, February 8, 2024, ...
Move to approve and not release the executive session minutes from January 30, 2024, February 8, 2024, February 14, 2024, February 29, 2024, March 21, 2024, March 22, 2024, April 3, 2024, April 9, 2024, and May 16, 2024.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, EmbergRoll call lists Bateman with no vote recorded.
From the minutes
“motion by Mr. Crone, second by Ms. Emberg, and a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Mr. Bouchard-aye, Ms. Emberg-aye, and Mr. Alcombright-aye. Ms. Bateman recused herself. VOTED: Move to approve and not release the executive session minutes from January 30, 2024, February 8, 2024, February 14, 2024, February 29, 2024, March 21, 2024, March 22, 2024, April 3,.” (Motion: Crone, second: Emberg)
Approve and not release the executive session minutes from March 21, 2024, March 22,2024, April...
Move to approve and not release the executive session minutes from March 21, 2024, March 22,2024, April 3, 2024, April 19, 2024, May 16, 2024, and June 6, 2024.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, Emberg
From the minutes
“motion by Ms. Emberg, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Mr. Bouchard-aye, Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, and Ms. Bateman-abstain. VOTED: Move to approve and not release the executive session minutes from March 21, 2024, March 22,2024, April 3, 2024, April.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard)
The Board of Selectmen adjourned the Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. to return to open session i...
The Board of Selectmen adjourned the Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. to return to open session in room 200 at 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, second by Ms. Emberg, and a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Mr. Bouchard-aye, Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, and Ms. Bateman-aye. VOTED: The Board of Selectmen adjourned the Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. to retur.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Emberg)
Kingston Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Eric J. Crone, Tyler R. Bouchard, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman
Absent: None
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approve the Open Meeting Law complaint response drafted by counsel and authorize counsel to sub...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Open Meeting Law complaint response drafted by counsel and authorize counsel to submit the response on our behalf.
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 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Open Meeting Law complaint response drafted by counsel and authoriz.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) 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
Yes: Alcombright, Bateman, Bouchard, CroneNo: EmbergCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-1-0 roll call vote, Ms. Emberg voted against VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Carl Ingeme as Interim Shellfish Constable until the positions are filled permanently.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Carl Ingeme as Interim Shellfish Constable 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. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Carl Ingeme as Interim Shellfish Constable.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Glen Cavicchi to the position of Deputy Harbormaster, a Schedule D, Grade 5, FY25 Step1...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Glen Cavicchi to the position of Deputy Harbormaster, a Schedule D, Grade 5, FY25 Step1 hourly as needed basis position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with an anticipated start date if July 3, 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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Glen Cavicchi to the position of Deputy Harbormaster, a Schedule D, Grade 5, FY25 Step1 hourly as needed basis position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with an anticipated start date if July 3, 202.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Luke Barron to the position of Assistant Harbormaster, a Schedule C- 2, stipend as need...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Luke Barron to the position of Assistant Harbormaster, a Schedule C- 2, stipend as needed basis position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with an anticipated start date if July 3, 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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Luke Barron to the position of Assistant Harbormaster, a Schedule C- 2, stipend as needed basis position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with an anticipated start date if July 3, 202.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve George Greenwood as Plumbing and Gas Inspector Alternate until June 30, 2025.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve George Greenwood as Plumbing and Gas Inspector Alternate until 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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve George Greenwood as Plumbing.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Financial Assistance Application submitted in the amount of $1,911.68 from the Arth...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Financial Assistance Application submitted in the amount of $1,911.68 from the Arthur F. Wadsworth Charity Fund for distribution as stated 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. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Financial Assistance Application submitted in the amount of $1,911.68 from the Arthur F. Wadswor.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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 May 7, 2024, as amended.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session meeting minutes of May 7, 2024, 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 roll call vote, Ms. Bateman abstained. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the open session.” (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 Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 5.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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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