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January 14, 2025
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 policy for plowing unaccepted roads presented this evening as amended wit
I move to approve the policy for plowing unaccepted roads presented this evening as amended with November 1st date for the notification.
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, roll call vote, VOTE: I move to approve the policy for plowing unaccepted roads presented this evening as amended w.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize Chief Holmes to tender both conditional and tentative offers of employment to Kevin C...
I move that the Board authorize Chief Holmes to tender both conditional and tentative offers of employment to Kevin Carlson and Matthew Bennett consistent with the terms in the letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and report back periodically as to their progress.
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, roll call vote VOTE: I move that the Board authorize Chief Holmes to tender both conditional and tentative offers of employment to Kevin Carlson and Matthew Bennett consistent with the terms in the letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and re.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations: • $50 from Elizabeth Smart.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: • $50 from Elizabeth Smart.
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, roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the follo.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation from Nathan Hedberg from the Affordable Housing Trust as well as Communi...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Nathan Hedberg from the Affordable Housing Trust as well as Community Preservation effective immediately.
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, roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Nathan Hedberg from the Affordable Housing Trust as well as C.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint William Duggan to the position of CDL Driver/Laborer Position a Grade 3, Step 6 nonexem...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint William Duggan to the position of CDL Driver/Laborer Position a Grade 3, Step 6 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor with and anticipated start date of January 27, 2025, 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 Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint William Duggan to the position of CDL Driver/Laborer Position a Grade 3, Step 6 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor with and anticipated start date of January 27, 2025, co.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the open session meeting minutes of December 17, 2024
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of December 17, 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. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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 Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, roll call vote VOTE: I move t.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Bateman) 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, installation of one (1) ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, installation of one (1) new pole on Grove Street. To locate and relocate poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, to be owned and used in common by your petitioners, 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 Ms. Emberg, 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, installation of one (1) new pole on Grove Street. To locate and relocate poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, to be owned and used in common by your petitioners, along.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) 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. Bouchard, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the.” (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
Yes: Bateman, Bouchard, Crone, EmbergMinutes say Alcombright 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. Bouchard, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, (Mr. Alcombright.” (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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