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Richard Arruda
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Arruda voted the same way as…
- Donald J. Alcombright75% (6 of 8)
- Kimberley A. Emberg75% (6 of 8)
- Sheila Vaughn75% (6 of 8)
- Jessica M. Kramer50% (4 of 8)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Arruda as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 12 of 13 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (13)
- Apr 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2021 · Special: Present
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Apr 21Accept the generous donation from the Kingston Aubuchon Hardware…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the generous donation from…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arruda: Yes
April 21, 2021: Accept the generous donation from the Kingston Aubuchon Hardware Store for 120 bottles of assor...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the generous donation from the Kingston Aubuchon Hardware Store for 120 bottles of assorted sizes of hand sanitizer to be used at the Senior Center and given to the seniors for their personal use.
Voted: Yes
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, second by Ms. Emberg, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the generous donation from the Kingston Aubuchon Hardware Store for 120 bottles of assorted sizes of hand sanitizer to be used at the Senior Center and.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 21Approve the conditional offer of employment to Michael Shute…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the conditional offer of…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arruda: Yes
April 21, 2021: Approve the conditional offer of employment to Michael Shute for the position of Laborer, a Gra...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the conditional offer of employment to Michael Shute for the position of Laborer, a Grade L2, Step 2, position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor in the Wastewater Department with an anticipated start date of May 3, 2021 with the following conditions:
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the conditional offer of employment to Michael Shute for the position of Laborer, a Grade L2, Step 2, position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor in the Wastewater Department with an anticipated start date of Ma.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 21Accept the resignation from Kathy Ivers as the Administrative…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Kathy…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arruda: Yes
April 21, 2021: Accept the resignation from Kathy Ivers as the Administrative Assistant in the Tax Collector’s ...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Kathy Ivers as the Administrative Assistant in the Tax Collector’s Office effective April 23, 2021.
Voted: Yes
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, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Kathy Ivers as the Administrative Assistant in the Tax.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 21Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arruda: Yes
April 21, 2021: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Town Employees Un...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Town Employees Union (Labor Staff) effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.
Voted: Yes
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, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Town Employees Union (Labor Staff) effec.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 21Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arruda: Yes
April 21, 2021: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Town Employees Un...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Town Employees Union (Clerical Staff) effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.
Voted: Yes
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, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Town Employees Union (Clerical Staff).” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 21Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arruda: Yes
April 21, 2021: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Patrolman’s Assoc...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Patrolman’s Association, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 64 effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.
Voted: Yes
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, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Town of Kingston and Kingston Patrolman’s Association, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 64.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 21Open the Annual Town Meeting WarrantMotion: I move the Board of Selectmen open the Annual Town Meeting…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arruda: Yes
April 21, 2021: Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
I move the Board of Selectmen open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Voted: Yes
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, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectm.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 21Add an article for the requested Kingston’s share of…Motion: I move that the Board of Selectmen add an article for…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arruda: Yes
April 21, 2021: Add an article for the requested Kingston’s share of funds.
I move that the Board of Selectmen add an article for the requested Kingston’s share of funds.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move that the Board of Selectmen add an article for.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 21Add an article of the stabilization fundMotion: I move that the Board of Selectmen add an article of…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arruda: Yes
April 21, 2021: Add an article of the stabilization fund.
I move that the Board of Selectmen add an article of the stabilization fund.
Voted: Yes
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, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move that the Board of Select.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 21Remove the purchase of Property of Winthrop Street, the…Motion: I move to remove the purchase of Property of Winthrop Street,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arruda: Yes
April 21, 2021: Remove the purchase of Property of Winthrop Street, the Paternal Order Superior Offic
I move to remove the purchase of Property of Winthrop Street, the Paternal Order Superior Officers, the adoption of Removal of Ice and Snow from Private Roads.
Voted: Yes
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, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to remove the purchase of Property of Winthrop Street, the Paternal Order Superior Officers, the adoption o.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Votes with no disagreement (6)
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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