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January 28, 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
Accept Aquaculture Regulations as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept Aquaculture Regulations as presented.
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 Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Select.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the recommendation from the Shellfish Constable for the 2025 Shellfish Licenses as
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the recommendation from the Shellfish Constable for the 2025 Shellfish Licenses as
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, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the recommendation from the Shellfish C.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the removal of both trees and plant new saplings in the spring to replace the tree.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the removal of both trees and plant new saplings in the spring to replace the tree.
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. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the removal of both trees and plant.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the change in manager at Paisano’s Restaurant to Karla Nunes Hanert Pieper.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the change in manager at Paisano’s Restaurant to Karla Nunes Hanert Pieper.
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the change in manager at Paisano.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the 2025 beach sticker fee schedule as followed presented this evening.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the 2025 beach sticker fee schedule as followed presented this evening.
The minutes give two different counts (5-0-0, 3-2-0); individual votes left blank. First count used.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, 3-2-0, roll call vote (Ms. Emberg and Mr. Alcombright voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the 2025 beach sticker.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright)
Appoint Shawn Turner as Interim Tree Warden effective immediately through June 30, 2026.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Shawn Turner as Interim Tree Warden effective immediately through June 30, 2026.
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 Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Shawn Turner as Interim Tree War.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Matt Penella as the Kingston Representative on the Central Plymouth County Water Distri...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Matt Penella as the Kingston Representative on the Central Plymouth County Water District Commission Advisory Board Member.
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 Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Matt Penella as the Kingston Representative on the Central Plymouth County.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Patricia Iafrate to the position of Public Health Nurse a Grade 6 Step 10 less than par...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Patricia Iafrate to the position of Public Health Nurse a Grade 6 Step 10 less than part time position within Wage and Personnel with an anticipated start date of February 3, 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 Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Patricia Iafrate to the position of Public Health Nurse a Grade 6 Step 10 less than part time position within Wage and Personnel with an anticipated start date of February 3, 2025,.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Police Chief to appoint up to three civil service permanent intermittent police o...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Police Chief to appoint up to three civil service permanent intermittent police officers.
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 Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Police Chief to appoint up to three civil.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve The Town Administrator’s recommended FY26 budget as amended to $61,475,194
I move the Board of Selectmen approve The Town Administrator’s recommended FY26 budget as amended to $61,475,194
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 Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve The Town Administrator’s re.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) 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. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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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