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February 25, 2025
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman
Absent: Tyler R. Bouchard
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing
I move the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I mov.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright)
Close the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the B.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Jones River Estates HOA to move to the next step withing the Road Acce...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Jones River Estates HOA to move to the next step withing the Road Acceptance Policy and Procedures.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Jones River Estates HOA to move to the next step withing.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the B.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from the Shellfish Constable to add Jaime McEnroe to Lease Agreement #2 and...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from the Shellfish Constable to add Jaime McEnroe to Lease Agreement #2 and Matthew Wheble to Lease Agreement #3.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from the Shellfish Constable to add Jaime McEnroe to Lease Agreem.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Sandy Harslem to hold the MS Cape Cod Getaway bike event through Kings...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Sandy Harslem to hold the MS Cape Cod Getaway bike event through Kingston the morning through afternoon of Saturday, June 28, 2025, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • MS Cape Cod Getaway successfully acquires the proper permits from MassDOT. • MS Cape Cod Getaway contacts the Kingston Police Department for the scheduling of detail officers as outlined in the event’s traffic plan.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Sandy Harslem to hold the MS Cape Cod Getaway bike event through Kingston the morning through afternoon of Saturday, June 28, 2025, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • MS Cape Cod Getaway successfully acquires the proper permits from MassDOT. • MS Cape Cod Getaway contacts the Kingston Police Department for the scheduling of detail o.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the 4-Day work week for a six-month trial period from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 202...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the 4-Day work week for a six-month trial period from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, as presented
Yes: Alcombright, Bateman, CroneNo: EmbergCount 3-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-1-0 vote, by roll call vote, Ms. Emberg voted against. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the 4-Day work week for a six-month trial period from.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant effective February 26, 2025, at 8:00 am.
I move the Board of Selectmen open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant effective February 26, 2025, at 8:00 am.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warra.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the creation of a Working Group for Age and Dementia Friendly Study in conjunction with...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the creation of a Working Group for Age and Dementia Friendly Study in conjunction with Old Colony Planning Council consisting of the following members: COA Advisory Board, Selectmen representative, COA Director, Town Planner and/or Town Clerk, Emergency Response Representative, Board of Health Representative, Representative from BID Plymouth, Community member with knowledge of dementia-friendly efforts, Kingston Business Association representative, School representative, Clergy/faith group, Housing Authority/ Neighborworks Housing Solutions to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, recommended by the COA Advisory Board.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the creation of a Working Group for Age and Dementia Friendly Study in conjunction with Old Colony Planning Council consisting of the following members: COA Advisory Board, Selectmen representative, COA Director, Town Planner and/or Town Clerk, Emergency Response Representative, Board of Health Representative, Representative from BID Plymouth, Community member with knowledge of dementia-friendly efforts, Kingston Business Association representative, School representative, Clergy/faith group, Housing Authority/ Neighborworks Housing Solutions to be appointed by the Board of Select.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Eric Crone as the Selectmen Representative
I move to appoint Eric Crone as the Selectmen Representative.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, roll call vote, VOTE: I move to appoint.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations • $2,400 from the Kingston Public Library Foundation Inc to the ...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations • $2,400 from the Kingston Public Library Foundation Inc to the Kingston Public Library to repair the library’s electronic sign. • $25 donation from Robert and Melodie Tassinari to the COA.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations • $2,400 from the Kingston Public Library Foundation Inc to the Kingston Public Library to repair the library’s electronic sign. • $25 donation fr.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept William Alberti to the Kingston Education Fund Trustees immediately through June 30, 2029
I move the Board of Selectmen accept William Alberti to the Kingston Education Fund Trustees immediately through June 30, 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. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept William Alberti to the Kingston Education.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) 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. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) 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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