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July 14, 2026
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Carl L. Pike, Sheila Vaughn, Joseph Cunningham Jr.
Absent: Melissa Bateman
Every vote, in order
Approve the request from Mamma Carmela’s Inc to include the proposed outdoor dining area.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Mamma Carmela’s Inc to include the proposed outdoor dining area.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Cunningham and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Mamma Carmela’s Inc.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Melissa McCleary to the position of Head of Youth Services, a full time exempt, schedul...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Melissa McCleary to the position of Head of Youth Services, a full time exempt, schedule D-7, step 3 position with Wage and Personnel, with a start date of July 20, 2026, contingent with the terms in the offer letter.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Melissa McCleary to the position of Head of Youth Services, a full time exempt, schedule D-7, step 3 position with Wage and Personnel, with a start date of July 20, 2026, contin.” (Motion: Pike, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint A. Rachel Raasch to the position of Assistant Tax Collector, a full time nonexempt, gra...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint A. Rachel Raasch to the position of Assistant Tax Collector, a full time nonexempt, grade 5, step 7 position within KTEU, with a start date of July 27, 2026, contingent with the terms in the offer letter.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint A. Rachel Raasch to the position of Assistant Tax Collector, a full time nonexempt, grade 5, step 7 position within KTEU, with a start date of July 27, 2026, contin.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Tracey Hewins to the position of Administrative Assistant with the Veterans Services Di...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Tracey Hewins to the position of Administrative Assistant with the Veterans Services District a grade 2, step 8 nonexempt position within KTEU, with a start date of July 20, 2026 contingent with the terms in the offer letter.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Tracey Hewins to the position of Administrative Assistant with the Veterans Services District a grade 2, step 8 nonexempt position within KTEU, with a start date of July 20, 2026 contin.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the above line-item transfers as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the above line-item transfers as presented.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for a one-day liquor license from Kingston Library Foundation to serve all ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor license from Kingston Library Foundation to serve all alcohol at their Trivia night on Friday, October 16th at the Adams Center-33 Summer Street.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor license from Kingston Library Foundation to serve all alcohol at their Trivia night on Friday, October 16.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for a one-day liquor license for Gears and Beers event for Forty Second Bre...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor license for Gears and Beers event for Forty Second Brew Co for Friday, July 31st from 5-8pm at Jones River Storage, 26 Wapping Road contingent on receipt of liquor liability certificate.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor license for Gears and Beers event for Forty Second Brew Co for Friday, July 31st from 5-8pm at Jones River Storage, 26 Wapping Road contingent on.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for a one-day liquor license for the Kingston Police Department and Kingsto...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor license for the Kingston Police Department and Kingston Fire Department Softball Tournament event for Forty Second Brew Co for Friday, July 31 st from 4-9pm and Saturday, August 1st from 10-5pm at Opachinski Field Complex contingent on receipt of liquor liability certificate.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor license for the Kingston Police Department and Kingston Fire Department Softball Tournament event for Forty Second Brew Co for Friday, July 31 st from 4-9pm and Saturday, August 1st from 10-5pm at Opachinski Field Complex contingent on.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Clinician Supervisor Contract for Katelyn Leary and the Clinician Employment Agreem...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Clinician Supervisor Contract for Katelyn Leary and the Clinician Employment Agreements for Kate Eldridge and Gabriela Cohen as presented.
No seconder recorded. The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Cunnigham and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Clinician Supervisor Contract for Katelyn Leary and the Clinician Employment Agreements for Kat.” (Motion: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Annual Self Evaluation provided by Fire Chief Mark Douglass with the one change to ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Annual Self Evaluation provided by Fire Chief Mark Douglass with the one change to the summary to exceeds expectations.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Annual Self Evaluation provided by Fire Chief Mark Douglass with the one change.” (Motion: Pike, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the disclosure of interest form from Lorraine Jones.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the disclosure of interest form from Lorraine Jones.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Cunningham and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the disc.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Allow early voting for the State Primaries beginning on Saturday, August 22, 2026, ending on Fr...
I move the Board of Selectmen to allow early voting for the State Primaries beginning on Saturday, August 22, 2026, ending on Friday, August 28, 2026, with times provided.
The minutes give only the count.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Cunningham and a 3-1-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to allow early voting for the State Primaries beginning on Saturday, August 22, 2026, ending on F.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham)
Appoint the list of election officials as listed on the posted agenda
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the list of election officials as listed on the posted agenda
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Ms. Vaughn and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the list of election.” (Motion: Pike, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations in memory of Judy Ruprecht:
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations in memory of Judy Ruprecht:
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the followi.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Ms Emberg to the Livable Kingston Working Group/Age and Dementia Friendly Planning, wit...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Ms Emberg to the Livable Kingston Working Group/Age and Dementia Friendly Planning, with alternate of Joseph Cunningham and Sheila Vaughn.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Ms. Emberg to the Livable Kingston Working Group/Age and Dementia Friendly Planning, with alternate.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Lynne Carreiro to the Historical Commission effective immediately through June 30, 2029...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Lynne Carreiro to the Historical Commission effective immediately through June 30, 2029 and I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Chris Brielman to Capital Planning Committee effective immediately through annual town meeting 2029.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Lynne Carreiro to the Historical Commission effective immediately through June 30, 2029 and I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Chris Brielman to Capital Planning Committee effective immed.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of James McKenna from the Historical Commission.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of James McKenna from the Historical Commission.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Cunningham and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of J.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the FY27 Town Administrator Goals and Objectives as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the FY27 Town Administrator Goals and Objectives as presented.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the FY27 Town Administ.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 and June 23, 2026
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 and June 23, 2026
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Open Session Meeting M.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) 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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike an.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) 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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