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March 25, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 18 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, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman
Absent: Tyler R. Bouchard
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Go into Executive Session to return to open session at 6pm in room 200 to conduct strategy sess...
Move to go into Executive Session to return to open session at 6pm in room 200 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: Deputy Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, second by Ms. Emberg, and a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Ms. Emberg- aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, and Ms. Bateman-aye. VOTED: Move to go into Executive Session to return to open session at 6pm in room 200 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: Emberg)
Adjourn the Executive Session to return to open session in room 200 at 6pm.
Move to adjourn the Executive Session to return to open session in room 200 at 6pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, second by Mr. Alcombright, and a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Ms. Emberg-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, and Ms. Bateman-aye. VOTED: Move to adjourn the Executive Session.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright)
Kingston Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman
Absent: Tyler R. Bouchard
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Russell’s Pond Road residents to move to the next step withing the Roa...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Russell’s Pond Road residents 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 Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Russell’s Pond Road residents to move to the next step wit.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) 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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) 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 Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move t.” (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 Jared Waitkus to obtain Aquaculture Lease # 1.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Jared Waitkus to obtain Aquaculture Lease # 1.
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 Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Wage and Personnel Bylaw recommended by the Wage and Personnel Committee and move t...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Wage and Personnel Bylaw recommended by the Wage and Personnel Committee and move the supporting warrant article to the Town Meeting Warrant.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Wage and Personnel Bylaw recommended by the Wage and Personnel Committee and move the supporti.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Support the inclusion of a warrant article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting seeking a supplement...
I move the Board of Selectmen support the inclusion of a warrant article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting seeking a supplemental appropriation for the Fire Department FY25 budget in the amount of $125,000.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen support the inclusion of a warrant article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting seeking a supplemental appropriation for the Fire D.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the new class II license for Circuit Auto Body Inc. consistent with the Conservation Co...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the new class II license for Circuit Auto Body Inc. consistent with the Conservation Condition Cars stored within 100' buffer, long-existing condition
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the new class II license for Circuit Auto Body Inc. consistent with the Conservation Condition Cars st.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Support the Resolution in Support of Increased Education Funding for Kingston
I move the Board of Selectmen support the Resolution in Support of Increased Education Funding for Kingston
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 Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen support the Resolution in Suppo.” (Motion: Crone, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept a $16,183 donation made to the Kingston Fire Department for the purchase of fire hose fr...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept a $16,183 donation made to the Kingston Fire Department for the purchase of fire hose from Priolo Concreate Forms.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept a $16,183 donation made to the Kingston Fire Department for the pu.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following resignations effective immediately, Mary Hayes from the COA Advisory Commi...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following resignations effective immediately, Mary Hayes from the COA Advisory Committee and Karen Johnson from the Agricultural Commission
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following resignations effective immediately, Mary Hayes from the COA Advisory Committee an.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Joseph Cunningham III to the Kingston 300th Committee effectively immediately through t...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Joseph Cunningham III to the Kingston 300th Committee effectively immediately through the duration of the project.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Joseph Cunningham III to the Kingston 300th Committee effectively.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Lucy Colleta to the COA Advisory Board effective immediately through June 30, 2027.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Lucy Colleta to the COA Advisory Board effective immediately through June 30, 2027.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Lucy Colleta to the COA Advisory Board e.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Debra Mueller as Animal Inspector through April 30, 2026
I move to reappoint Debra Mueller as Animal Inspector through April 30, 2026.
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, VOTE: I move to reappoint Debra Mue.” (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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. E.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) 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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