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July 16, 2024
9 recorded votes, 9 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
Approve the request from Ken Brack at Hope Floats to hold their 10th Annual Memory Walk on Satu...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Ken Brack at Hope Floats to hold their 10th Annual Memory Walk on Saturday, September 21, 2024, contingent upon: • Scheduling of two police officers at the designated high traffic intersections. • Secure all permits from MassDOT to utilize State Highway Route 3A.
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 by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Ken Brack at Hope Floats to hold their 10th Annual Memory Walk on Saturday, September 21, 2024, contingent upon: • Scheduling of two police officers at the designated high traffic intersections. • Secure all permits.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for road closure for a block party with the following conditions:
I move to approve the request for road closure for a block party with the following conditions: 1. Access for emergency vehicles be maintained at all times. 2. The petitioner secures barricades and “Road Closed” signs from the Kingston Highway Department to be erected during the event at the intersection of Woodland Avenue at White Pine Lane and at the intersection of Woodland Avenue at Country Way. 3. Notification is made by the petitioner to the neighborhood residents that are affected by the road closure.
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 by roll call vote, VOTE: I move to approve the request for road closure for a block party with the following conditions: 1. Access for emergency vehicles be maintained at all times. 2. The petitioner secures barricades and “Road Closed” signs from the Kingston Highway Department to be erected during the event at the intersection of Woodland Avenue at White Pine Lane and at the intersection of Woodland Avenue at Country Way. 3. Notification is made by the petitioner to the neighborhood r.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement between the Town of Kingston and Ring Ro
I move to approve the Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement between the Town of Kingston and Ring Road Solar LLC.
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 by roll call vote, VOTE: I move to approve the Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement betwe.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Kathleen Barrette to the position of Finance Director/Town Accountant, a Schedule D-13,...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Kathleen Barrette to the position of Finance Director/Town Accountant, a Schedule D-13, Step 10, as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with an anticipated start date of August 12, 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 Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Kathleen Barrette to the position of Finance Director/Town Accountant, a Schedule D-13, Step 10, as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with an anticipated start date of August 12, 2024,.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Jennifer Styers to the position of Outreach Coordinator, a Schedule D-6, Step2, as part...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Jennifer Styers to the position of Outreach Coordinator, a Schedule D-6, Step2, as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with an anticipated start date if August 5, 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 Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Jennifer Styers to the position of Outreach Coordinator, a Schedule D-6, Step2, as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, with an anticipated start date if August 5, 2024,.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Sheila Vaughn to the Affordable Housing Trust effective immediately until June 30, 2026...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Sheila Vaughn to the Affordable Housing Trust effective immediately until June 30, 2026, and amend the recently approved Declaration of Trust to include Sheila Vaughn.
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 appoint Sheila Vaughn to the Affordable Housing Trust effective immediately until June 30, 2026, and amend the recently approved.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Linda Ragosta to the Historical Commission effective immediately until June 30, 2027.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Linda Ragosta to the Historical Commission effective immediately until June 30, 2027.
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 to appoint Linda Ragosta to the Historical Commis.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Douglas Hawthorne as Plumbing and Gas Inspector until June 30, 2025.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Douglas Hawthorne as Plumbing and Gas Inspector 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 Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Douglas Hawthorne as.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recess to executive session (collective bargaining or litigation strategy)
I move to
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 roll call vote, VOTE: I move to RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, to not return to open session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) 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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