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Kingston Former Selectman

Tyler R. Bouchard

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

26 of 36meetings attended (72%) · whole board 92%
216votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 3%
1 of 18split votes where Bouchard was in the minority (6%) · whole board 27%
1abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Bouchard voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bouchard 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 26 of 36 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (36)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

May 13Accept the TA employment contract with the dates of…Motion: I move that the Board of Selectmen to accept the TA…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bouchard: Yes

May 13, 2025: Accept the TA employment contract with the dates of 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2028.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

I move that the Board of Selectmen to accept the TA employment contract with the dates of 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2028.

Voted: Yes

The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Crone, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move that the Board of Selectmen to accept the TA employment contract with.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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May 6Re-affirm and ratify its decision of July 30, 2024,…Motion: I move that the Board of Selectmen re-affirm and ratify its…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Bouchard: Yes

May 6, 2025: Re-affirm and ratify its decision of July 30, 2024, including its prior finding that Bert is a ...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

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, 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.

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May 6Approve the new common victualler license for Slacktide Coffee…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the new common victualler…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Bouchard: Yes

May 6, 2025: Approve the new common victualler license for Slacktide Coffee Roasters, contingent on final ap...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

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, 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.

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May 6Approve the use of Town property located at north-western…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the use of Town…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Bouchard: Yes

May 6, 2025: Approve the use of Town property located at north-western portion of Parcel 66-50, also known a...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

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, 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.

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May 6Approve the one-day liquor license request from Paul Nixon…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the one-day liquor license…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Bouchard: Yes

May 6, 2025: Approve the one-day liquor license request from Paul Nixon of Independent Fermentation Brewing ...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.”

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, 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.

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May 6Appoint Eileen Bolger to the position of COA Van…Motion: I move to appoint Eileen Bolger to the position of COA…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Bouchard: Yes

May 6, 2025: Appoint Eileen Bolger to the position of COA Van Driver a Grade 3, Step 2, nonexempt

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

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. 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.

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May 6Appoint Stacy Driscoll to the position of Assistant Director…Motion: I move to appoint Stacy Driscoll to the position of Assistant…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Bouchard: Yes

May 6, 2025: Appoint Stacy Driscoll to the position of Assistant Director of Elder Affairs, a Sche

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

Voted: Yes

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.

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May 6Declare the Mohawk 25R 25,000 lb., 4 Post Truck…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen declare the Mohawk 25R 25,000…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Bouchard: Yes

May 6, 2025: Declare the Mohawk 25R 25,000 lb., 4 Post Truck lift and a 2012 F-550 as surplus.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen declare the Mohawk 25R 25,000 lb., 4 Post Truck lift and a 2012 F-550 as surplus.

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. 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.

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May 6Accept, for municipal purposes, as authorized pursuanMotion: I hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept, for municipal…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Bouchard: Yes

May 6, 2025: Accept, for municipal purposes, as authorized pursuan

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

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, 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.

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May 6Appoint Kenneth Moalli as Interim Tax Collector until July…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Kenneth Moalli as…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Bouchard: Yes

May 6, 2025: Appoint Kenneth Moalli as Interim Tax Collector until July 1, 2026.

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Kenneth Moalli as Interim Tax Collector until July 1, 2026.

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. 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.

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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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