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September 24, 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
Appoint Holly Nighelli as the Interim Director of Elder Affairs at a Grade 12, Step 1.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Holly Nighelli as the Interim Director of Elder Affairs at a Grade 12, Step 1.
Yes: Alcombright, Bateman, Crone, EmbergMinutes say Bouchard did not take part in this vote. 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, (Mr. Bouchard was not seated at the table for the vote) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Holly Nighelli as the Interim D.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the proposed supplemental FY25 Police Department budget request in the amount of $201,1...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed supplemental FY25 Police Department budget request in the amount of $201,116 and request the Town Administrator include a warrant article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-1 vote, (Ms. Bateman abstained) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the proposed supplemental FY25 Police Department budget request in the amount of $201,116 and request the Town Administrator include a war.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the proposed capital FY25 Purchases in the amount of $149,000 and request the Town Admi...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed capital FY25 Purchases in the amount of $149,000 and request the Town Administrator include a warrant article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-1 vote, (Ms. Bateman abstained) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed capital FY25 Purchases in the amount of $149,000 and request the Town Administrator include a war.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from The Bartending Service of New Eng
I move I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from The Bartending Service of New England for a Wedding at First Parish Church, 223 Main Street, Kingston on October 7, 2024, from 2:00pm – 6:00pm
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 I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from The Bartending Service of New England for a Wedding at First Parish Church, 223 Main Street, Kings.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Do not approve a No Jake Exhaust Zone on Main Street
I move the Board of Selectmen do not approve a No Jake Exhaust Zone on Main Street
Yes: Alcombright, EmbergNo: Bateman, Bouchard, CroneCount 2-3-0 as written; the minutes name who voted in favor; other members voting shown N.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 2-3-0 vote, (Ms. Emberg and Mr. Alcombright voted yes) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen do no.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve a Quiet Zone, No Engine Brake No Exhaust Break on Main Street from the intersection of ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve a Quiet Zone, No Engine Brake No Exhaust Break on Main Street from the intersection of Main and Evergreen Street to the intersection of Main and Brook Street, excluding emergency response vehicles.
Yes: Bateman, Bouchard, CroneNo: Alcombright, EmbergCount 3-2-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N), Alcombright (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 3-2-0 vote, (Ms. Emberg and Mr. Alcombright voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve a Quiet Zone, No Engine Brake No Exhaust Break on Main Street from the intersection of Main and Evergreen Street to the intersection of Main and Brook S.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve revised Council on Aging Code of Conduct and Stand
I move I move the Board of Selectmen approve revised Council on Aging Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior as proposed.
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 I move the Board of Selectmen approve revised Council on Aging Code of C.” (Motion: Bateman, 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 September 10, 2024, as amended in the packet.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of September 10, 2024, as amended in the packet.
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 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of S.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Emberg) 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 Mr. Alco.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) 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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