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May 6, 2025
11 recorded votes, 11 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
Re-affirm and ratify its decision of July 30, 2024, including its prior finding that Bert is a ...
I move that the Board of Selectmen re-affirm and ratify its decision of July 30, 2024, including its prior finding that Bert is a Dangerous Dog as the term is defined in M.G.L. c. 140, § 136A.
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 that the Board of Selectmen re-affirm and ratify its decision of July 30, 2024, including its prior finding that Bert is a Dangerous Dog as th.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue this matter until July 1, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. for further consideration as to what addi...
I move that the Board of Selectmen continue this matter until July 1, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. for further consideration as to what additional remedial measures, if any, will be ordered pursuant to M.G.L. c. 140, § 157.
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 that the Board of Selectmen continue this matter until July 1, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. for further consideration as to what additional remedial measures, if any, will b.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the new common victualler license for Slacktide Coffee Roasters, contingent on final ap...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the new common victualler license for Slacktide Coffee Roasters, contingent on final approval from the Board of Health, until December 31, 2025.
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 new common victualler license for Slacktide Coffee Roasters, contingent on final approval fro.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the use of Town property located at north-western portion of Parcel 66-50, also known a...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the use of Town property located at north-western portion of Parcel 66-50, also known as “Off Cranberry Road” north of the Transfer Station and north-west of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, for the purposes of establishing, operating and maintaining a firing range for the Kingston Police Department, contingent to the Conservation Commission’s approval, if the proposed project is within Commission jurisdiction.
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 use of Town property located at north-western portion of Parcel 66-50, also known as “Off Cranberry Road” north of the Transfer Station and north-west of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, for the purposes of establishing, operating and maintaining a firing range for the Kingston Police Department, contingent to the Conservation Commission’s approval, if the pr.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the one-day liquor license request from Paul Nixon of Independent Fermentation Brewing ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the one-day liquor license request from Paul Nixon of Independent Fermentation Brewing LLC for Kingston Collections Food Truck & Artisan Festival on May 17, 2025, from 10am-2pm.”
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 one-day liquor license request from Paul Nixon of Independent Fermentation Brewing LLC for Kingston Collections Food Truck & Artis.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Eileen Bolger to the position of COA Van Driver a Grade 3, Step 2, nonexempt
I move to appoint Eileen Bolger to the position of COA Van Driver a Grade 3, Step 2, nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with the Council on Aging Department with an anticipated start date of May 5, 2025, contingent 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 to appoint Eileen Bolger to the position of COA Van Driver a Grade 3, Step 2, nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with the Council on Aging Department with an anticipated start date of May 5, 202.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Stacy Driscoll to the position of Assistant Director of Elder Affairs, a Sche
I move to appoint Stacy Driscoll to the position of Assistant Director of Elder Affairs, a Schedule D-5 exempt position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw with an anticipated start date of May 12, 2025, contingent with the terms in the offer letter.
No seconder recorded. 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 M and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to appoint Stacy Driscoll to the position of Assistant Director of Elder Affairs, a Schedule D-5 exempt position as part of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw with an anticipated start date of May 12, 2025, contingent.” (Motion: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the Mohawk 25R 25,000 lb., 4 Post Truck lift and a 2012 F-550 as surplus.
I move the Board of Selectmen declare the Mohawk 25R 25,000 lb., 4 Post Truck lift and a 2012 F-550 as surplus.
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 declare the Mohawk 25R 25,000 lb.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept, for municipal purposes, as authorized pursuan
I hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept, for municipal purposes, as authorized pursuant to Article 16 of the October 24, 2023, Special Town Meeting warrant and further to authorize the Chair, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property.
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 hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept, for municipal purposes, as authorized pursuant to Article 16 of the October 24, 2023, Special Town Meeting warrant and further to authorize the Chair, to execute all documents necessary.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Kenneth Moalli as Interim Tax Collector until July 1, 2026.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Kenneth Moalli as Interim Tax Collector until July 1, 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. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Kenneth Moalli.” (Motion: Bateman, 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 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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