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July 15, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 13 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Executive session minutes (released).
Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Melissa Bateman, Donald J. Alcombright, Carl L. Pike
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigati...
Move to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating of the public body and the chair so declares.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, second by Ms. Bateman, all in favor by Roll Call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Ms. Bateman-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye and Mr. Pike-aye, Ms. Emberg-Aye: VOTED: Move to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating of t.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman)
Adjourn
Move to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Pike, and a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Ms. Emberg- aye, Ms. Bateman-aye, Mr. Alcombright-ay.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike)
Kingston Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman, Carl L. Pike
Absent: Eric J. Crone
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approve the request from Christopher Kastanek to close Foxworth Lane on Saturday, August 30, 20...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Christopher Kastanek to close Foxworth Lane on Saturday, August 30, 2025, during the hours of 9:00 am thru 10:00 pm, with the following conditions:
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 approve the request from Christopher Kastanek to close Foxworth Lane on Saturday, August 30, 2025, during the hours of 9:00 am.” (Motion: Pike, 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 requests from Stephen Darby of Forty Second Brew Co for Gear...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the one-day liquor license requests from Stephen Darby of Forty Second Brew Co for Gears & Beers event at Jones River Storage, 26 Wapping Road from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and the South Coast Cruisers Event at Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way on July 19th, 26th and August 2nd from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
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 requests from Stephen Darby of Forty Second Brew Co for Gears & Beers event at Jones River Storage, 26 Wapping Road from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and the South Coast Cruisers Event at Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way on July.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept and authorize the provisions of the Massachusetts Civil Service Local Register Hiring Pr...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept and authorize the provisions of the Massachusetts Civil Service Local Register Hiring Program under the provisions of MGL Ch 31, ss 59A through 59D and further authorize the Chief of Police to enter into the appropriate Memorandum of Agreement for use of the program.
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 accept and authorize the provisions of the Massachusetts Civil Service Local Register Hiring Program under the provisions of MGL Ch 31, ss 59A through 59D and further authorize the Chief of Police to enter into the appropriate Me.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Chief of Police and the Town Administrator to engage in impact bargaining with th...
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Chief of Police and the Town Administrator to engage in impact bargaining with the labor units that are affected by the previous motion concerning the Local Registry Hiring Program.
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 to authorize the Chief of Police and the Town Administrator to engage in impact bargaining with the labor units that are affected by the previous motion.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following individuals to the position of Special Police Officer for the Kingston Po...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the following individuals to the position of Special Police Officer for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be 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. Pike, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the following individuals to the position of Special Police Officer for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be eff.” (Motion: Pike, second: Alcombright) 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
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfers presented this evening 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. Pike, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the tran.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Amendment of Tax Agreement for Personal and Real Property Between the Town of Kings...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Amendment of Tax Agreement for Personal and Real Property Between the Town of Kingston and Kearsarge Kingston LLC 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 the Board of Selectmen approve the Amendment of Tax Agreement for Personal and Real Property Between the Town of.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Krystal Rich to the position of Assistant Town Treasurer a Schedule D- 7, Step 3, Exemp...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Krystal Rich to the position of Assistant Town Treasurer a Schedule D- 7, Step 3, Exempt position in the Wage and Personnel Bylaw with an anticipated start date of July 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 the Board of Selectmen appoint Krystal Rich to the position of Assistant Town Treasurer a Schedule D- 7, Step 3, Exempt position in the Wage and Personnel Bylaw with an anticipated start date of July 28, 2025.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the proposed Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Special Fall Town Meeting timeline.
I move the Board to approve the proposed Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Special Fall Town Meeting timeline.
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 to approve the proposed Tuesday, October.” (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 April 8, 2025. June 3, 2025, and July 1, 2025, as a...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of April 8, 2025. June 3, 2025, and July 1, 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 Ms. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of April 8, 2.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn to executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiat
I move to adjourn to executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct
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 Ms. Bateman, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to adjourn to executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiatio.” (Motion: Pike, 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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