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November 12, 2024
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
Open the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen open 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. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I mov.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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.
Vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax...
I move the Board of Selectmen vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2025 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending approval of the Town’s annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
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 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2025 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending approval of the Town’s annual tax r.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint David Kulikowski to the position of Building Commissioner with an anticipated start dat...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint David Kulikowski to the position of Building Commissioner with an anticipated start date of December 9, 2024, Grade 11, Step 2 of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, 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 Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint David Kulikowski to the position of Building Commissioner with an anticipated start date of December 9, 2024, Grade 11, Step 2 of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw, co.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Colleen Chase to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief, a Grade 5,...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Colleen Chase to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief, a Grade 5, Step 8 position with the Kingston Town Employee Union, Clerical with an anticipated start date of November 13, 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 Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Colleen Chase to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief, a Grade 5, Step 8 position with the Kingston Town Employee Union, Clerical with an anticipated start date of November 13, 2024, co.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Not amend the current job description and request the Town Administrator begin the hiring proce...
I move the Board of Selectmen not amend the current job description and request the Town Administrator begin the hiring process for the Director of Elder Affairs.
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 not amend the current job description and request the Town Administrator begin the hiri.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donation of $25 from Robert and Melodie Tassinari to the Council on Aging.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of $25 from Robert and Melodie Tassinari to the Council on Aging.
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 accept the donation of $25 from Robert an.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the amendment of the Declaration of Trust to include Affordable Housing Trust Member, N...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the amendment of the Declaration of Trust to include Affordable Housing Trust Member, Nicholas Lajoie
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 approve the amendment of the Declaration of Trust to include A.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) 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 24, 2024, and October 30, 2024.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of September 24, 2024, and October 30, 2024.
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 approve the open session meeting minut.” (Motion: Emberg, 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. Bouchard seconded by Mr. Ember.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Emberg) 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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