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August 27, 2024
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric J. Crone, Tyler R. Bouchard, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright
Absent: Melissa Bateman
Every vote, in order
Declare September 2024, as Suicide Prevention Month.
I move the Board of Selectmen declare September 2024, as Suicide Prevention Month.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen decla.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the amended Host Community Agreements between the Town of Kingston and Elevated Roots, ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the amended Host Community Agreements between the Town of Kingston and Elevated Roots, Elevated Cultivation and Elevated Delivery as presented and authorize the Town Administrator on behalf of the Town.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the amended Host Community Agreements between the Town of Kingston and Elevated Roots, Elevated Cultivation and Elevated Delivery as presented and authorize t.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) 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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I mov.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue the public hearing until September 10th at 6:15PM
I move the Board of Selectmen continue the public hearing until September 10th at 6:15PM
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen continue the p.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for om Brewery 44 for a One Day Liquor License for a Christmas Tree Festiva...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for om Brewery 44 for a One Day Liquor License for a Christmas Tree Festival at Weir’s Christmas Tree Farm 57 Pembroke Street on November 29th, November 30th, December 1st, December 7th, December 8th, December 14th, and December 15th from 10:00 am-5:30 pm.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for om Brewery 44 for a One Day Liquor License for a Christmas Tree Festival at Weir’s Christmas Tree Farm 57 Pembroke Street on November 29th, November 30th, December 1st, December 7th, December 8th, Decemb.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept a donation from James & Mara Adams of $100 for Silver Lake Sanctuary trail maintenance.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept a donation from James & Mara Adams of $100 for Silver Lake Sanctuary trail maintenance.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept a donation from James & Mara Adams of $100.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the use of ARPA Funds for costs associated with fiber optic relocation.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the use of ARPA Funds for costs associated with fiber optic relocation.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the use of ARPA Funds.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Boucha.” (Motion: Emberg, 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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