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June 17, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 10 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
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Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman, Carl L. Pike
Absent: None
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Support the recommendation from the Kingston School Committee in replacing the 20% of the roof ...
Move the Board of Selectmen support the recommendation from the Kingston School Committee in replacing the 20% of the roof that is eligible for MSBA funding at Kingston Elementary Schoo!. Request Board of Selectmen Support of the Conservation Department’s Application for a Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grant Program Application for Design and Permitting of Stormwater improvements to Drew and Seaver Avenues in Rocky Nook Mr Penella was in attendance seeking the Selectmen’s support to apply for a grant to address and improve the treatment of stormwater on Drew and Seaver Avenues in the Racky Nook section of Kingston. This will treat water before it goes to Kingston Bay. The Board had no di
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, by roll call VOTE: Move the Board of Selectmen support the recommendation from the Kingston School Committee in replacing the 20% of the roof that is eligible for MSBA funding at Kingston Elementary Schoo!. Request Board of Selectmen Support of the Conservation Department’s Application for a Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grant Program Application for Design and Permitting of Stormwater improvements to Drew and Seaver Avenues in Rocky Nook Mr. Penella was in attendance seeking the Selectmen’s support to apply for a grant to address and improve the treatment of stormwater on Drew and Seaver Avenues in the Racky Nook section of Kingston. This will treat water before i.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Support the Conservation Department's Application for a Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grant...
Move the Board of Selectmen Support the Conservation Department's Application for a Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grant Program Application for Design and Permitting of Stormwater improvements to Drew and Seaver Avenues in Rocky Nook Presentation from Recreation on Use of Revolving Funds Susan Woodworth, Recreation Director, was in attendance to present and discuss how the Recreation Department utilizes the existing Revolving Funds.
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, by roll call VOTE: Move the Board of Selectmen Support the Conservation Department's Application for a Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grant Program Application for Design and Permitting of Stormwater improvements to Drew and Seaver Avenues in Rocky Nook Presentation from Recreation on Use of Revolving Funds Susan Woodworth, Recreation Director, was in attendance to present and discuss how the Recreation Depart.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) 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 Town Hall Property in the afternoon o...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use Town Hall Property in the afternoon of September 21, 2025, from 1:00pm-4:00pm for agricultural fair. Request for One Day Liquor License
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. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Agricultural Commission to use Town Hall Property in the afternoon of September 21, 2025, from 1:00pm-4:00pm for agricultural.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) 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 Reverend John Graham from St. Joseph's Parish i...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the one-day liquor license request from Reverend John Graham from St. Joseph's Parish is requesting a one-day license for The St. Joseph’s Game Night at Our Lady’s Hall at St. Joseph Parish located at 272 Main Street, Kingston on June 27, 2025, from 6pm-10pm. Temporarily Road Closure Request
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. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the one-day liquor license request from Reverend John Graham from St. Joseph's Parish is requesting a one-day license for The St. Joseph’s Game Night at Our Lady’s Hall at St. Joseph Parish located at 272 Main Street, Kingston on June 27, 2025, from 6.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, W...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, West Avenue at Bayview Avenue, Cole Street at Bagnell Street, and a portion of Rocky Nook Avenue from the intersection East Avenue at Bayview Avenue to the intersection of Rocky Nook Avenue at North Street on Friday, July 4, 2025, during the hours of 7:00 pm thru 11:00 pm, with the following conditions:
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. Pike and a 5-0-0 vate, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, West Avenue at Bayview Avenue, Cole Street at Bagnell Street, and a portion of Rocky Nook Avenue from the intersection East Avenue at Bayview Avenue to the intersection of Rocky Nook Avenue at North Street on Friday, July 4, 2025, during the hours of 7:00 pm thru.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the list of candidates up for reappointment to their Board or Commission shown on the m...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the list of candidates up for reappointment to their Board or Commission shown on the master list as presented Declare Animal Control Explorer as Surplus
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. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the list of candidates up for reappointment to their Board or Commission shown on the master list as presented D.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the former Animal Control Ford Explorer surplus and approve the vehicle be sold. If the...
I move the Board of Selectmen declare the former Animal Control Ford Explorer surplus and approve the vehicle be sold. If the vehicle cannot be sold, the Board authorizes its use for vehicle rescue training by the Fire Department. Update on the Status of Establishing a Department of Public Works The Board discussed that this was discussed at the 5:30 public hearing which was continued until July 29" at 5:30pm
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen declare the former Animal Control Ford Explorer surplus and approve the vehicle be sold. If the vehicle cannot be sold, the Board authorizes its use for vehicle rescue training by the Fire Department. Update on the Status of Establishing a Department of Public Works The Board discussed that this was discussed at the 5:30 public hearing w.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
{ move to adjourn
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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 Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Kingston Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman, Carl L. Pike
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Continue the public hearing until July 29th at 5:30
I move to continue the public hearing until July 29th at 5:30
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move to continue.” (Motion: Emberg, 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 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.” (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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