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May 20, 2025
21 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman, Carl L. Pike
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Eric Crone as Chair on the Board of Selectmen.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Eric Crone as Chair on the Board of Selectmen.
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 appoint Eri.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
I nominate Kim for Vice Chair.
I nominate Kim for Vice Chair.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Crone and a 5-0-0 vot.” (Motion: Pike, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
I nominate Missy as Clerk.
I nominate Missy as Clerk.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Pike and a.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare May 10, 2025, through May 16, 2025, as National Police Week.
I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 10, 2025, through May 16, 2025, as National Police Week.
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 declare May 10, 2025.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Support the four grant applications presented this evening and authorize the Board Chair to sig...
I move the Board of Selectmen support the four grant applications presented this evening and authorize the Board Chair to sign a letter supporting the grant submission on behalf of the Board.
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 support the four grant applications presented this evening and authorize the Board Chair to sign a letter support.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the request from Chief Holmes to transfer $18,000 from the Opiod Settlement Fund to be m...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the request from Chief Holmes to transfer $18,000 from the Opiod Settlement Fund to be made out to Plymouth County Outreach.
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 accept the request from Chief Holmes to transfer $18,000 from the Opiod Settlement F.” (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 Chief Mark Douglass to carry over (3) weeks of vacation time
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Chief Mark Douglass to carry over (3) weeks of vacation time
No seconder recorded. 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. Batman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Chief Mark Douglas.” (Motion: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the process to hire a Temporary Foreman and, if necessary, a Temporary Equipment Operat...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the process to hire a Temporary Foreman and, if necessary, a Temporary Equipment Operator and a seasonal laborer as proposed by the Interim Superintendent of Streets, Trees, and Parks and Town Administrator.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the process to hire a Temporary Foreman and, if necessary, a Temporary Equipment Operator and a seasonal laborer as proposed by the Interim Superintendent of Streets,.” (Motion: Pike, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the new common victualler license for Blended Berry LLC effective immediately through D...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the new common victualler license for Blended Berry LLC effective immediately through December 31, 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 Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the new common victualler license for Blended Berry LLC.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the sale of the $900,000 5.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the “...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the sale of the $900,000 5.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the “Notes”) of the Town dated May 30, 2025, and payable May 29, 2026, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $180.00. And in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 7, 2025, and a final Official Statement dated May 14, 2025, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted; And the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, autho
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 to approve the sale of the $900,000 5.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the “Notes”) of the Town dated May 30, 2025, and payable May 29, 2026, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $180.00. And in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 7, 2025, and a final Official Statement dated May 14, 2025, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted; And the Town Treasurer and t.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Move the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,0...
I move the Board of Selectmen move the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,000 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Chapters 29C and 111 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed November 19, 2024 (Article 8), which authorized a total borrowing of $400,000, for a community septic management loan program (the “Project”);
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 move the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,000 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Chapters 29C and 111 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed November 19, 2024 (Article 8), which authorized a total borrowing of $400,000, for a community.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use the Town House gazebo for t
I move to approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use the Town House gazebo for the Produce Sharing Program.
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 to approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use the To.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the one-day liquor license request from Stephen Darby of Forty Second Brew Co for the G...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the one-day liquor license request from Stephen Darby of Forty Second Brew Co for the Gears & Beers Event at Jones River Storage Parking Lot, 26 Wapping Road, Kingston on June 7, 2025, from 12pm-5pm.
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 one-day liquor license request from Stephen Darby of Forty Second Brew Co for the Gears & Beers Event at Jones River Storage Parking Lot, 26 Wappin.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the date of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, as Fall Special Town Meeting.
I move the Board of Selectmen set the date of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, as Fall Special Town Meeting.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen set the date of Tuesday, Oc.” (Motion: Pike, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations: • $1,000 donation to the Kingston Police Department Revolving F...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: • $1,000 donation to the Kingston Police Department Revolving Fund from Helen Boxer • $25 donation to the Council on Aging from William and Carolyn Wilderman in memory of Mary Lou Boman • $150 donation to the Council on Aging from David & Kathleen Lee in memory of Mary Lou Boman • $57 donation to the Council on Aging from Stop & Shop Bloomin 4 Good Program to support hunger relief
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 accept the following donations: • $1,000 donation to the Kingston Police Department Revolving Fund from Helen Boxer • $25 donation to the Council on Aging from William and Carolyn Wilderman in memory of Mary Lou Boman • $150 donation to the Council on Aging from David & Kathleen Lee in memory of Mary Lou Boman • $57 donation to the Council on Aging from Stop & Shop.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following seasonal recreation staff as presented
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following seasonal recreation staff 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 Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint the follo.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual evaluation of the Town Administrator as presented this evening. Further I mo...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual evaluation of the Town Administrator as presented this evening. Further I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize a bonus of $3,000 based on the results of the Administrator annual evaluation.
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 annual evaluation of the Town Administrator as presented this evening. Further I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize a bonus of $3,000 based on the.” (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 Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,360 from the William H. Willi...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,360 from the William H. Willis Charity Fund for 2 Camperships for the Camp Squanto Summer Camp, the disbursement to be made to Troop 49.
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 Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,360 from the William H. Willis Charity Fund for 2 Camperships for the Camp Squanto Summe.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Amend the start of the new Town House hours on Monday, June 30, 2025.
I move the Board of Selectmen amend the start of the new Town House hours on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Yes: Alcombright, Bateman, Crone, PikeNo: EmbergCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-1-0 vote, (Ms. Emberg voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen amend the start of the n.” (Motion: Pike, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept, for municipal purposes, as authorized pursuan
I hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept, for municipal purposes, as authorized pursuant to Article 16 of the October 24, 2023, Special Town Meeting warrant and further to authorize the Chair, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property. A parcel of land shown as Lot 3 on plan 25119A filed with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds Land Court, shown on the Assessors Maps as Map 8, Lot 49.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I hereby move that the Board of Selectmen accept, for municipal purposes, as authorized pursuant to Article 16 of the October 24, 2023, Special Town Meeting warrant and further to authorize the Chair, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property. A parcel of land shown as Lot 3 on plan 25119A filed with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds Land Court, shown.” (Motion: Pike, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the open session meeting minutes of March 25, 2025, April 14, 2025, April 22, 2025, May...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of March 25, 2025, April 14, 2025, April 22, 2025, May 6, 2025, and May 13, 2025, as amended.
Yes: Alcombright, Bateman, Crone, EmbergCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Pike (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-1 vote, (Mr. Pike abstained) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of March 25, 2025, April 14, 2025, April 22, 2025,.” (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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