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August 12, 2025
6 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright
Absent: Melissa Bateman, Carl L. Pike
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing.
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Crone, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move t.” (Motion: Crone, 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 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move t.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #04386-RS-0568 from Rebel Burger Bar inc dba Orta Tra...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #04386-RS-0568 from Rebel Burger Bar inc dba Orta Trattoria to Pleasant Soakers LLC dba Orta Trattoria and Lounge, located at 114 Main Street, Kingston. Consideration of Approval of New Common Victualler License, Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment License for Pleasant Soakers LLC dba Orta Trattoria and Lounge
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #04386-RS-0568 from Rebel Burger Bar inc dba Orta Trattoria to Pleasant Soakers LLC dba Orta Trattoria and Lounge, located at 114 Main Street, Kingston. Consideration of Approval of New Common Victualler License, Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment License for Ple.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the common victualler license, entertainment license and Sunday entertainment license f...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the common victualler license, entertainment license and Sunday entertainment license for Pleasant Soakers LLC dba Orta Trattoria and Lounge located at 114 Main Street, Kingston effective immediately through December 31, 2025. Consideration of Multiple One Day Liquor License for Forty Second Brew Co
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the common victualler license, entertainment license and Sunday entertainment license for Pleasant Soakers LLC dba Orta Trattoria and Lounge located at 114 Main Street, Kingston effective immediately through December 31, 2025. Consideration of Multiple.” (Motion: Emberg, 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 the ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the one-day liquor license requests from Stephen Darby of Forty Second Brew Co for the South Coast Cruisers Event at Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way on August 16th, August 23rd, August 30th, September 6th, Septernber 13th, September 20th, September 27th and October 4th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
The minutes give the count 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the one-day liquor license requests from Stephen Darby of Forty Second Brew Co for the South Coast Cruisers Event at Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way on August 16th, August 23rd, August 30th, September 6th, Septernber 13th, September 20th, Septe.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) 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 3-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) 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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