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March 11, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 11 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Executive session minutes (released).
Present: Eric J. Crone, Tyler R. Bouchard, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Go into Executive Session not to return to open session to conduct strategy sessions in prepara...
Move to go into Executive Session not to return to open session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, second by Ms. Bateman, and a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Mr. Bouchard-aye, Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, and Ms. Bateman-aye. VOTED: Move to go into Executive Session not to return to open session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with.” (Motion: Crone, second: Bateman)
Adjourn the Executive Session.
Move to adjourn the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Bateman, and a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Mr. Bouchard-aye, Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, and Ms. Bateman-aye..” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman)
Kingston Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Eric J. Crone, Tyler R. Bouchard, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman
Absent: None
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Accept the open session meeting minutes of January 28, 2025, February 18, 2025, and February 25...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the open session meeting minutes of January 28, 2025, February 18, 2025, and February 25, 2025, 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 Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the open session meeting minutes of January 28, 2025, February 1.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation from J. Barry Mathias from the Agricultural Commission effective immedia...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from J. Barry Mathias from the Agricultural Commission effective immediately
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 accept the resignation from J. Barry Mathias from the Ag.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint John Mathias to the Agricultural Commission effective immediately through June 30, 2026.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint John Mathias to the Agricultural Commission 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. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint John Mathias to the Agricultural Commis.” (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 Paisano’s Restaurant to extend their license time until 11:00pm and ha...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Paisano’s Restaurant to extend their license time until 11:00pm and have a Sunday Entertainment License before 1pm.
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 Paisano’s Restaurant to extend their license time until 11:00pm and.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the email notification from William VanDuzer voluntarily surrendering Aquaculture Licens...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the email notification from William VanDuzer voluntarily surrendering Aquaculture License #1 effective March 11, 2025.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the email notification from William VanDuzer voluntarily surrendering.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the email notification from Matthew Wheble requesting to be removed from the Aquaculture...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the email notification from Matthew Wheble requesting to be removed from the Aquaculture Waitlist effective March 11, 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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the email notification from Matthew Wheble requesting to be removed from t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Support including a Proposition 2 ½ warrant article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant in ...
I move the Board of Selectmen support including a Proposition 2 ½ warrant article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant in the amount of $575,000.
Yes: Alcombright, CroneNo: Bouchard, EmbergCount 2-2-0 as written; the minutes name Bateman (R), Bouchard (N), Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Crone and 2-2-0 vote, (Ms. Bateman recused herself, Mr. Bouchard and Ms. Emberg voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen support including a Proposition 2 ½ warrant article on the 2025 Annual T.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint David Wilson to the position of Wastewater Pump Station Operator and Maintenance Techni...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint David Wilson to the position of Wastewater Pump Station Operator and Maintenance Technician a Grade 6, Step 4 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor with and anticipated start date of March 12, 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. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint David Wilson to the position of Wastewater Pump Station Operator and Maintenance Technician a Grade 6, Step 4 nonexempt position as part of the Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor with and anticipated start date of March 12, 2025, co.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recess executive session to not return to executive session to discuss strategy with
I move to recess executive session to not return to executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - O'Donnell Family Realty Trust
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 to recess executive session to not return to executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair.” (Motion: Emberg, 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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