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June 3, 2025
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman, Carl L. Pike
Absent: Eric J. Crone
Every vote, in order
Approve the new common victualler license for Happy Jan’s Ice Cream effective immediately throu...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the new common victualler license for Happy Jan’s Ice Cream effective immediately through December 31, 2025.
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 new common victualler license for Happy Jan’s Ice Cream.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the recommended roads presented this evening for repaving and crack sealing.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the recommended roads presented this evening for repaving and crack sealing.
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 approve the recommended roads presen.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Adam Doucette to the position of Interim Streets, Trees and Parks, Foreman a
I move to appoint Adam Doucette to the position of Interim Streets, Trees and Parks, Foreman a Grade 9, Step 6, nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with the Streets, Trees and Parks Department with an anticipated start date of June 4, 2025, contingent with the terms in the offer letter.
No seconder recorded. The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by M. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to appoint Adam Doucette to the position of Interim Streets, Trees and Parks, Foreman a Grade 9, Step 6, nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with the Streets, Trees and Parks Department with an anticipated start date of June 4, 2025, contingent wit.” (Motion: Pike) 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 F...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the one-day liquor license request from Stephen Darby of Forty Second Brew Co for the First Parish Church Yard Sale located at 222 Main Street, Kingston on June 14, 2025, from 9am-2pm.
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 to approve the one-day liquor license request from Stephen Darby of Forty Second Brew Co for the First Parish Church Yard Sale located at 222 Main.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Police Chief Brian Holmes as an Additional Animal Inspector through April 30,
I move to appoint Police Chief Brian Holmes as an Additional 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 Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to appoint Police Chief Brian Holmes as an Additi.” (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: • $100 from Richard and Lynn Arruda for the Kingston Memorial D...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: • $100 from Richard and Lynn Arruda for the Kingston Memorial Day Parade and Community Cookout.
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. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: • $100 from Richard and Lynn Arruda for the Kingston M.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
AppointKimberley Emberg as a member of the Plymouth County Advisory Board effective July 1, 202...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appointKimberley Emberg as a member of the Plymouth County Advisory Board effective July 1, 2025, to June 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 the Board of Selectmen to appointKimberley Emberg as a member of the Plymouth County Advisory.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend Donald Alcombright and Kimberley Emberg as backup for the Kingston Board of Selectmen...
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend Donald Alcombright and Kimberley Emberg as backup for the Kingston Board of Selectmen Nomination for the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization effective immediately to October 31 , 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. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen recommend Donald Alcombright and Kimberley Emberg as backup for the Kingston Board of Selectmen Nomination for the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization ef.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Deborah Bruno to the position of COA Advisory Board Associate Member effective immediat...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Deborah Bruno to the position of COA Advisory Board Associate Member effective immediately, expiring on June 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 the Board of Selectmen appoint Deborah Bruno to the position of COA Advisory Board Associate Member e.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Gail DeThomaso to the position of COA Advisory Board effective July 1, 2025, through Ju...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Gail DeThomaso to the position of COA Advisory Board effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
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 Gail DeThomaso to the position of COA Advisory Boar.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Sean Lee to the position of COA Van Driver a Grade 3, Step 2, nonexempt posit
I move to appoint Sean Lee to the position of COA Van Driver a Grade 3, Step 2, nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with the Council on Aging Department with an anticipated start date of June 4, 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 Sean Lee to the position of COA Van Driver a Grade 3, Step 2, nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with the Council on Aging Department with an anticipated start date of June 4, 2025,.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Paula Barry and Michael La Natra to the Kingston 300th Committee effectively immediatel...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Paula Barry and Michael La Natra 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 Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Paula Barry and Michael La Natra to the Kingston 300th Committee effectively imm.” (Motion: Pike, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the 6 floats used at the Town docks surplus and approve of their disposal.
I move the Board of Selectmen declare the 6 floats used at the Town docks surplus and approve of their disposal.
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. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen declare the 6 floats used at the Town.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the open session meeting minutes of May 20, 2025, as amended.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the open session meeting minutes of May 20, 2025, as amended.
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 to approve the open sess.” (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. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Ba.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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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