August 26, 2025

2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Executive session minutes (released).

Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright

Absent: Melissa Bateman, Carl L. Pike

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Go into Executive Session not to return to open session to discuss strategy in preparation for ...

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Move to go into Executive Session not to return to open session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiation with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Crone, second by Ms. Emberg a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Ms. Emberg-aye, and Mr. Alcombright-aye: VOTED: Move to go into Executive Session not to return to open session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiation with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract.” (Motion: Crone, second: Emberg)

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Adjourn

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Move to adjourn.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Emberg and second by Mr. Alcombright and a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Ms. Emberg-aye,.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright)

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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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