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April 22, 2025
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric J. Crone, Tyler R. Bouchard, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman
Absent: Kimberley A. Emberg
Every vote, in order
Approve the employment contract between the Town of Kingston and Deputy Fire Chief Ad
I move to approve the employment contract between the Town of Kingston and Deputy Fire Chief Adam Hatch as presented.
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 approve the employment contract between the Town of Kingsto.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Not approve early voting for the May 2025 Annual Town Election.
I move the Board of Selectmen to not approve early voting for the May 2025 Annual Town Election.
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 Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to not approve ea.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Sat...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025, as presented by the Town Clerk.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Saturd.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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 Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I mov.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) 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. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move.” (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 NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, permission to locate and...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, permission to locate and relocate poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, to be owned and used in common by your petitioners, along and across the following public way or ways:
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 request from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, permission to locate and relocate poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, to be owned and used in common by your petitioners, al.” (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 Regal Cinemas, Inc., dba Regal Cinemas Independence Mall 14 for a chan...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Regal Cinemas, Inc., dba Regal Cinemas Independence Mall 14 for a change in officers for their All-Alcoholic Beverages License.
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 Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Regal Cinemas, Inc., dba Regal Cinemas Independence Mall 14 for a change in of.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual licenses as printed in the meeting packet.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual licenses as printed in the meeting packet.
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. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annu.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from the owner of 27 Bog View Road to refinance their property with the fol...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from the owner of 27 Bog View Road to refinance their property with the following stipulations: • The interest rate on the loan be a fixed rate; • The principal loan amount should not exceed $242,000.00; and • Obtaining prior written approval of the Department of Housing and Community Development. Further, give the Town Administrator the authority to sign the letter notifying the property owner of the Board’s decision to on behalf of the Selectmen.
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 approve the request from the owner of 27 Bog View Road to refinance their property with the following stipulations: • The interest rate on the loan be a fixed rate; • The principal loan amount should not exceed $242,000.00; and • Obtaining prior written approval of the Department of Housing and Community Development. Further, give the Town Administrator the authority to sign the letter notifying the property owner of the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations to the Kingston Council on Aging in memory of Mary Boman: • $25 ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations to the Kingston Council on Aging in memory of Mary Boman: • $25 from Bruce Davenport • $50 from Barbara Holmes and Julie Fishman • $15 from S.G. Keaney • $100 from Joyce & Geoffrey Stewart”
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the following donations to the Kingston Council on Aging in memory of Mary Boman: • $25 from Bruce Davenport • $50 from Barbara Holmes and Julie Fishman • $15 from.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donation of 10x10 pop up tent estimated value of $100 from an anonymous donor to Ani...
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the donation of 10x10 pop up tent estimated value of $100 from an anonymous donor to Animal Control.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the donation of 10x10 pop up tent estimated value o.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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 Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I mov.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) 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 Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from 34 South Street Homeowners Association Trust to move to the next step ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from 34 South Street Homeowners Association Trust to move to the next step withing the Road Acceptance Policy.
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 Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from 34 South Street Homeowners Association Trust to move to.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the renewal of nine razor clam licenses of the individuals listed above for the term of...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of nine razor clam licenses of the individuals listed above for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, set the license fee at $300.00 and reduce the number of available licenses to 9.
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 Mr. Bouchard and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of nine razor clam licenses of the individuals listed above for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, set the license fee at $300.00.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the updated Razor Clam Regulations as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the updated Razor Clam Regulations as presented.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Chief of Police to advertise and appoint a Lateral Transfer of one full time civi...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chief of Police to advertise and appoint a Lateral Transfer of one full time civil service police officer on behalf of the Board.
Yes: Alcombright, Bouchard, CroneCount 3-0-1 as written; the minutes name Bateman (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-1 vote, (Ms. Bateman abstained) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chief of Police to advertise and appoint a Lateral Transfer of one full time civ.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the six (6) one-day liquor license requests from Stephen Darby of 42nd Parallel Brewing...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the six (6) one-day liquor license requests from Stephen Darby of 42nd Parallel Brewing Co for Gray’s Beach Music Nights at Gray’s Beach for June 24, 2025, July 8, 2025, July 22, 2025, August 5, 2025, August 19, 2025 and September 2, 2025 from 6:00pm-8pm along with any rain dates that may be determined by the Recreation Commission.
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 six (6) one-day liquor license requests from Stephen Darby of 42nd Parallel Brewing Co for Gray’s Beach Music Nights at Gray’s Beach for June 24, 2025, July 8, 2025, July 22, 2025, August 5, 2025, August 19, 2025 and September 2, 2025 from 6:00pm-8pm along with any rain dates that.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Ryan McKee to the position of Wastewater Laborer full-time, Grade 3, Step 3,
I move to appoint Ryan McKee to the position of Wastewater Laborer full-time, Grade 3, Step 3, nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with the Wastewater Department with an anticipated start date of April 28, 2025 contingent with the terms in the offer letter.
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 to appoint Ryan McKee to the position of Wastewater Laborer full-time, Grade 3, Step 3, nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with the Wastewater Department with an anticipated start date of April 28, 202.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) 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. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alco.” (Motion: Bouchard, 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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