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December 3, 2024
16 recorded votes, 16 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
Create a Sewer Advisory Committee, to be made up as follows: One Selectmen, One Sewer Commissio...
I move the Board of Selectmen create a Sewer Advisory Committee, to be made up as follows: One Selectmen, One Sewer Commission, a member of the Finance Committee, the Town Administrator, the Health Agent, the Town
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. Crone and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen create a Sewer Advisory Committee, to be made up as follows: One Selectmen, One Sewer Commission, a member of the Finance Committee, the Town.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Eric Crone to serve on the Sewer Advisory Committee on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Eric Crone to serve on the Sewer Advisory Committee on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Eric Crone to serve on the Sewer Advisor.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Delegate the appointing authority to the advisory committee for the following positions: someon...
I move that we delegate the appointing authority to the advisory committee for the following positions: someone from the Environmental Community, a sewer customer and non-sewer customer and a member of the KBA, and the Sewer Commission, Finance Committee, and Water Commissioner appoint their own representatives.
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. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move that we delegate the appointing authority to the advisory committee for the following positions: someone from the Environmental Community, a sewer customer and non-sewer customer and a member of the KBA, and the Sewer Commission, Finance Committee, and Water.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Do Portugal Circus for a Circus Show on December 6th at 8pm, December ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Do Portugal Circus for a Circus Show on December 6th at 8pm, December 7th at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm, December 8th at 2pm and 5pm and December 9th at 7:30pm at Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way.
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Do Portugal Circus for a Circus Show on December 6th at 8pm, December 7th at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm, December 8th at 2pm and 5pm and December 9th at 7:30pm at Ki.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the request from the owner of Country Club Way to provide winter maintenance the road fo...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the request from the owner of Country Club Way to provide winter maintenance the road for the 2024/2025 winter season.
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 accept the request from the owner of Country Club Way to provide winter mainte.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Do not approve the request from the Shellfish Constable to add Matthew Wheble to Lease Agreemen...
I move the Board of Selectmen do not approve the request from the Shellfish Constable to add Matthew Wheble to Lease Agreement #3 and Jaime McEnroe to Lease Agreement #2.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, Crone, EmbergNo: BatemanCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Bateman (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-1-0 vote, by roll call vote, (Ms. Bateman voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen do not approve the request from the Shellfish Constable to add Matthew Wheble to Lease Agreem.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the Town Meeting Date as April 26, 2025, as the Town Meeting Date and have the Town Adminis...
I move the Board of Selectmen set the Town Meeting Date as April 26, 2025, as the Town Meeting Date and have the Town Administrator work with Town Counsel to update the Town Meeting Timeline accordingly.
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen set the Town Meeting Date as April 26, 2025, as the Town Meeting Date and have the Town Administrator work with Town Counsel to up.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Evan Donnelly to the position of Water Repair Person a Grade 3, Step 1 nonexempt positi...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Evan Donnelly to the position of Water Repair Person a Grade 3, Step 1 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor with and anticipated start date of December 9, 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. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Evan Donnelly to the position of Water Repair Person a Grade 3, Step 1 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor with and anticipated start date of December 9, 2024,.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Shawn Stokes to the position of CDL/Laborer Position a Grade 3, Step 5 nonexempt positi...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Shawn Stokes to the position of CDL/Laborer Position a Grade 3, Step 5 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor with and anticipated start date of December 9, 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. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Shawn Stokes to the position of CDL/Laborer Position a Grade 3, Step 5 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor with and anticipated start date of December 9, 2024,.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Ken Brack to the Kingston 300th Committee effective immediately through the duration of...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Ken Brack to the Kingston 300th Committee effective immediately through the duration of the project.
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Ken Brack to the Kingston 300th Committee effective.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Financial Assistance Application submitted in the amount of $1,406.68 from the Arth...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Financial Assistance Application submitted in the amount of $1,406.68 from the Arthur F. Wadsworth Charity Fund.
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Financial Assistance Application submitted in the amount of $1,406.68.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund: • $4,600 donation to the...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund: • $4,600 donation to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund from the Arbor Hills Neighborhood Community with special thanks from Austin Sennett and Dan Kennedy for spearheading this amazing effort. • $250 donation to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund: of grocery store gift cards from Bob and Paula Green
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. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund: • $4,600 donation to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund from the Arbor Hills Neighborhood Community with special thanks from Austin Sennett and Dan Kennedy for spearheading this amazing effort. • $250 donation to the Kingston Veterans Donation Fund: of gr.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donation: • $1,000 donation to the Council on Aging from the Friends of th...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donation: • $1,000 donation to the Council on Aging from the Friends of the Council on Aging to fund the monthly newsletter mailings.
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 accept the following donation: • $1,000 donation to the Council on Aging from the Friends of the Council on Agi.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Regal Cinemas, Inc. dba Regal Cinemas Independence Mall 14 for a chang...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Regal Cinemas, Inc. dba Regal Cinemas Independence Mall 14 for a change in officers for their All-Alcoholic Beverages License.
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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote (Mr. Bouchard was not online) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Regal Cinemas, Inc. dba Regal Cinemas Independence Mall 14 for a change in off.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the open session meeting minutes of October 8, 2024, and November 12, 2024.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of October 8, 2024, and November 12, 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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting min.” (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 Ms. Emberg seconded by Mr. Alcombr.” (Motion: Emberg, 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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