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July 1, 2025
23 recorded votes, 23 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
Conditionally accept and approve the ADA Transition Plan and Self-Assessment, as
I move the Board of Selectmen conditionally accept and approve the ADA Transition Plan and Self-Assessment, as
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen conditionally accept and approve.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) 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 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, by roll call 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 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Ene...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, to install one (1) JO mid-span pole, P1 1/2, on the East side of Tremont Street- near 163 Summer Street. The new pole will be installed in-line with approximately eighty (80) feet South of existing pole P2; and approximately one hundred and one (101) feet North of existing pole P1 and locate poles, wires, cables and fixtures including the necessary anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by your petitioners, along and across the following public way or ways. 6:05PM Public Hearing: Petition from Verizon New Eng
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 from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, to install one (1) JO mid-span pole, P1 1/2, on the East side of Tremont Street- near 163 Summer Street. The new pole will be installed in-line with approximately eighty (80) feet South of existing pole P2; and approximately one hundred and one (101) feet North of existing pole P1 and locate poles, wires, cables and fixtures including the necessary anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by your petitioners, along and across the following public way or ways. 6:05PM Publ.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the public hearing. The Board had no issues or questions with placement.
I move the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing. The Board had no issues or questions with placement.
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing. The.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) 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 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, by rall call 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 Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource En...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, requesting permission to locate poles, wires, cables and fixtures including the necessary
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 approve the request from Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, requesting permission to locate poles, wires,.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the dangerous dog hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen close the dangerous dog hearing.
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, by roll cali VOTE: I move the Boa.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Determine that the owners of Bert and Hank have satisfactorily met the conditions
I move the Board of Selectmen determine that the owners of Bert and Hank have satisfactorily met the 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 Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen determine that the owners of Bert and.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Determine that no additional remedial measures be ordered on account of the
I move the Board of Selectmen to determine that no additional remedial measures be ordered on account of the
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to determine that no additional.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve as presented the Annual Self Evaluation provided by Fire Chief Mark Douglass. Approval ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve as presented the Annual Self Evaluation provided by Fire Chief Mark Douglass. Approval of New Common Victualler License — Elis Grill
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 approve as presented the Annual Self Evaluation provided by Fire Chief Mark Douglass. Approval of.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Tax Title Custodian Process offered this evening as amended
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Tax Title Custodian Process offered this evening as amended
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. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Tax Title Cu.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Police Chief, the acceptance of a grant on behalf of the Board for a comfort dog ...
I move the Board to authorize the Police Chief, the acceptance of a grant on behalf of the Board for a comfort dog through the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office, which will be assigned to, and handled by a member of the Kingston Police Department. Declare Surplus Property
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board to authorize the Police Chief, the acceptance of a grant on behalf of the Board for a comfort dog through the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office, which will be assigned to, and handled by a member of the Kings.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the two Sterling Dump Trucks as surplus. And further, declare Police K9 Vili as surplus...
I move the Board of Selectmen declare the two Sterling Dump Trucks as surplus. And further, declare Police K9 Vili as surplus and approve the sale to Sergeant LaNatra for $1. Discussion on Creating Do Not Knock Registry
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen declare the two Sterling Dump Trucks as surplus. And further, declare Police K9 Vili as surplus and approve the sale to Sergeant LaNatra for $.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Request the Town Administrator to work with counsel to develop Do Not Knock language to be incl...
I move the Board of Selectmen to request the Town Administrator to work with counsel to develop Do Not Knock language to be included in the existing Solicitors bylaw and present the revised bylaw to the Board for consideration at the Spring or Fall Town Meeting. Request to Approve End of Year Line-ltem Transfers
Yes: Alcombright, Bateman, Crone, EmbergNo: PikeCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Pike (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-1-0 vote, by roll call (Mr. Pike voted against} VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to request the Town Administrator to work with counsel to develop Do Not Knock language to be included in the existing Solicitors bylaw and present the revised bylaw to the Board for consideration at the Spring or Fall Town Meeting. Re.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the transfers presented this evening as presented Acceptance of Donations
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfers presented this evening as presented Acceptance of Donations
The minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a S-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfers presented t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman)
Accept the following donations: e $100 from Friends of the Kingston Council on Aging to the Kin...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: e $100 from Friends of the Kingston Council on Aging to the Kingston Council on Aging to cover the cost of mailing the COA’s monthly newsletter. e 535 from Robert Tassinari to the Kingston Council on Aging. Appointment of COA Van Driver
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: e $100 from Friends of the Kingston Council on Aging to the Kingston Council on Aging to cover the cost of mailing the COA’s monthly newsletter. e 535 from Robert Tassinari to the Kingston.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Deborah Jenkins to the position of COA Van Driver a Grade 3, Step 2, nonexemp
I move to appoint Deborah Jenkins 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 July 2, 2025, contingent with the terms in the offer letter. Annual Board and Committee Reappointments
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 Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move to appoint Deborah Jenkins 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 July 2, 2025, contingent with the terms in the offer lett.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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. Appointment to Affordable Housing Trust and Agricultural Commission
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, 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. Appointment to Affordable H.” (Motion: Pike, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Eric Crone to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Board of Selectmen representative, wi...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Eric Crone to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Board of Selectmen representative, with a term ending June 30, 2026.
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Eric Crone to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Board of Selectmen re.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Missy Bateman to the Agricultural Commission as the Board of Selectmen representative, ...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Missy Bateman to the Agricultural Commission as the Board of Selectmen representative, with a term ending June 30, 2026. Update on the Status of Establishing a Department of Public Works
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Missy Bateman to the Agricultural Commission as the Board of Selectmen representative, with a term ending June 30, 2026. Update on the Stat.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the open session meeting minutes of April 1, 2025. June 17, 2025, public
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of April 1, 2025. June 17, 2025, public
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 approve the open session meeting minu.” (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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