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September 10, 2024
10 recorded votes, 10 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 winter plow rates included in the Board packet and continue to offer an insurance b...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the winter plow rates included in the Board packet and continue to offer an insurance bonus of $750 as proposed by the Streets, Trees, and Parks Superintendent this evening.
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 approve the winter plow rates included in the Board packet and continue to offer an insurance bonus of $750 as proposed by the Stree.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant at 8:00 a.m. on September 11, 2024.
I move the Board of Selectmen open the 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant at 8:00 a.m. on September 11, 2024.
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 open the 2024 Special Town Me.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the open session meeting minutes of August 27, 2024
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of August 27, 2024
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 Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-1 vote, Ms. Bateman abstained VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve th.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reopen the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen reopen the public hearing.
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 th.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing.
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.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, to locate underground ca...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, to locate underground cables, conduits, manholes, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, in under, along and across the following public way or ways:
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 approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, to locate underground cables, conduits, manholes, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, in under, a.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the design and recommended locations of the Welcome to Kingston signs.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the design and recommended locations of the Welcome to Kingston signs.
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 design and recommended.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Support the recommendation of the Town Administrator to present a Building Commissioner job des...
I move the Board of Selectmen support the recommendation of the Town Administrator to present a Building Commissioner job description with recommended wage range to the Wage and Personnel Committee for consideration and presentation at the November Special Town Meeting.
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 recommendation of the Town Administrator to present a Building Commissioner job description with recommended wage range to the Wage and Personnel Committee for consideration and p.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Shawn Turner Interim Streets, Trees, and Parks Superintendent beginning November 2, 202...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Shawn Turner Interim Streets, Trees, and Parks Superintendent beginning November 2, 2024, while the Selectmen explore available options in the responsibilities and job title of the current Streets, Trees, and Parks Superintendent position.
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 Shawn Turner Interim Streets, Trees, and Parks Superintendent beginning November 2, 2024, while the Selectmen explore available options in the responsibilities and job title of the current S.” (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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. B.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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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