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February 11, 2025
10 recorded votes, 10 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
Appoint Holly Nighelli to the position of Director of Elder Affairs as a full-time, W
I move to appoint Holly Nighelli to the position of Director of Elder Affairs as a full-time, Wage and Personnel, Schedule D12, Step 2 exempt position with the Council on Aging with an anticipated start date of February 13, 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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move to appoint Holly Nighelli to the position of Director of Elder Affairs as a full-time, Wage and Personnel, Schedule D12, Step 2 exempt position with the Council on Aging with an anticipated start date of February 13, 202.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the recommendation form the Superintendent of Street, Trees and Parks as presented and l...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendation form the Superintendent of Street, Trees and Parks as presented and listed above.
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 Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendation form the Superintendent of Street, T.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the proposed Ambulance Fee Increase as amended effective, February 12, 2025
I move to approve the proposed Ambulance Fee Increase as amended effective, February 12, 2025.
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 approve the proposed Ambulance Fee.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from The Bartending Service of New England LLC for (2) One Day Be
I move to approve the request from The Bartending Service of New England LLC for (2) One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for the Sip and Stroll event taking place on March 15, 2025, and December 6, 2025, at Kingston Collection. from 12pm-4pm.
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 to approve the request from The Bartending Service of New England LLC for (2) One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for the Sip and Stroll event taking place on March 15, 2025, and December.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Candice Williams to hold their 26th Annual Best Buddies Challenge Cycl...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Candice Williams to hold their 26th Annual Best Buddies Challenge Cycling Event on May 31, 2025, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • Best Buddies successfully acquires the proper permits from MassDOT. • Best Buddies contacts the Kingston Police Department for the scheduling of detail 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. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Candice Williams to hold their 26th Annual Best Buddies Challenge Cycling Event on May 31, 2025, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • Best Buddies successfully acquires the proper permits from MassDOT. • Best Buddies contacts the Kingston Police De.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Melissa Bateman to Represent the Board of Selectmen on the School Regionaliza
I move to appoint Melissa Bateman to Represent the Board of Selectmen on the School Regionalization Study.
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 to appoint Melissa Bateman to Represent the Board of Se.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the Road Acceptance Policy Filing Fee as presented at $500.
I move the Board of Selectmen set the Road Acceptance Policy Filing Fee as presented at $500.
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 Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen set the Road Accep.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Denbeigh Forbes to the Memorial Day Parade Committee effective immediately through June...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Denbeigh Forbes to the Memorial Day Parade Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2027.
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 appoint Denbeigh Forbes to the Memorial Day Parade Committ.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
(approve/not approve) the opens session meeting minutes of December 23, 2024, January 14, 2025,...
I move the Board of Selectmen (approve/not approve) the opens session meeting minutes of December 23, 2024, January 14, 2025, and January 16, 2025, as amended
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 the Board of Selectmen (approve/not approve) the opens session meeting minutes of December 23, 2024, January.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recess executive session, not to return to open session
I move to recess executive session, not to return to open session.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move to recess exec.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Bouchard) 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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