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October 8, 2024
13 recorded votes, 13 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
Provide the following exceptions to the existing policy for the 2024/2025 winter season as foll...
I move the Board of Selectmen to provide the following exceptions to the existing policy for the 2024/2025 winter season as follows: Post Court and Cobe Avenue will be plowed during the 2024/24 winter season but must move the fences in the Right of Way by October 1, 2025, or forfeit winter maintenance in the future.
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 provide the following exceptions to the existing policy for the 2024/2025 winter season as follows: Post Court and Cobe Avenue will be plowed during the 2024/24 winter season but must move the fences in the Right of Way by October 1, 202.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve entering a one-year contract with John Guilfoil Public Relations at a monthly cost of $...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve entering a one-year contract with John Guilfoil Public Relations at a monthly cost of $1,499 per month.
Yes: BatemanNo: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, EmbergCount 1-4-0 as written; the minutes name who voted in favor; other members voting shown N.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 1-4-0 vote, (Ms. Bateman was the only favorable vote) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve entering a one-year contract with John Guilfoil Public.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the establishment of a School Zone on Route 27, Station Road and Lake Street as present...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the establishment of a School Zone on Route 27, Station Road and Lake Street as presented this evening. The hours of the School Zone will be 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM and from 1:30 to 4:30 PM., Monday through Friday.
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 establishment of a School Zone on Route 27, Station Road and Lake Street as presented this evening. The hours of the School Zone will be 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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 the purchase of school zone sign costs ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the use of ARPA Funds for costs associated with the purchase of school zone sign costs in the amount of $52,902.72.
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 approve the use of ARPA Funds for costs associated with the purchase of sc.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the November 19, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant
I move the Board of Selectmen close the November 19, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant
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 close th.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following positions to the Working Group to study and recommend an available option...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the following positions to the Working Group to study and recommend an available option to fill the Streets, Trees and Parks, Superintendent to include a Water Commissioner, Sewer Commissioner, a Selectman, Paul Basler and the Town Administrator and the Fire Chief and further appoint Selectmen Eric Crone to the Working Group a the Selectmen representative. Appointment of Maintenance Mechanic with Streets, Trees and Parks Due to retirement the position of Maintenance Mechanic is vacant. After the recruitment process the Superintendent of Streets, Trees and Parks is requesting the lateral transfer of Alan Raasch to the position.
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 appoint the following positions to the Working Group to study and recommend an available option to fill the Streets, Trees and Parks, Superintendent to include a Water Commissioner, Sewer Commissioner, a Selectman, Paul Basler and the Town Administrator and the Fire Chief and further appoint Selectmen Eric Crone to the Working Group a the Selectmen representative. Appointment of Maintenance Mechanic with Streets, Trees and Parks Due to retirement the position of Maintenance Mechanic is vacant. After the recruitment process the Superintendent of Streets, Trees and Parks is requesting the late.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Alan Raasch to the position of Maintenance Mechanic with the Streets, Trees and Parks D...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Alan Raasch to the position of Maintenance Mechanic with the Streets, Trees and Parks Department. This is a FY25 Grade 8, Step 4 nonexempt position, part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor with an anticipated start date of November 4, 2024, consistent with the terms in 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. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Alan Raasch to the position of Maintenance Mechanic with the Streets, Trees and Parks Department. This is a FY25 Grade 8, Step 4 nonexempt position, part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor with an anticipated start date of November 4, 202.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donations of: • $25 from Robert and Melodie Tassinari • $25 from Jeanne Duffy • $5,8...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donations of: • $25 from Robert and Melodie Tassinari • $25 from Jeanne Duffy • $5,800 Hannaford Corporation CHEF (Connection, Health, and Equity Through Good) Grant
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 the Board of Selectmen accept the donations of: • $25 from Robert and Melodie Tassinari • $25 from Jeanne Duffy • $5,800 Hannaford Corporation CHEF (Conne.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend Tyler Bouchard as the Kingston Board of Selectmen Nomination for the Old Colony Metro...
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend Tyler Bouchard as the Kingston Board of Selectmen Nomination for the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization effective November 1, 2024, to October 31 ,2026.
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 Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen recommend Tyler Bouchard as the Kingston Board of Selectmen Nomination for the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization effec.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Town Clerk to post the November 5, 2024, State and Presidential Election.
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Clerk to post the November 5, 2024, State and Presidential Election.
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. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Clerk to post the Novem.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Michelle Ballinger to the Kingston 300th Committee effectively immediately through the ...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Michelle Ballinger to the Kingston 300th Committee effectively immediately through the duration of events.
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 appoint Michelle Ballinger to the Kingston 300th Committee effect.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the common victualler licenses for Trainreck Taco, contingent on final approval from th...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the common victualler licenses for Trainreck Taco, contingent on final approval from the Board of Health.
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 common victualler licenses for Trainreck Taco, contingent.” (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. Bate.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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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