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August 26, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 12 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →Kingston Board of Selectmen · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Go into Executive Session not to return to open session to discuss strategy in preparation for ...
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)
Adjourn
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)
Kingston Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Scanned minutes; text read by OCR, check against the PDF.
Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Donald J. Alcombright, Melissa Bateman
Absent: Carl L. Pike
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Accept the donation of a LifePak 1000 AED, wall mounting case and twin NaloxBoxes from Plymouth...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of a LifePak 1000 AED, wall mounting case and twin NaloxBoxes from Plymouth County District Attorney. Consideration of Approval of One Day Liquor Licenses for Librewery Event on Sunday, September 14th at the Kingston Public Library
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 3-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of a LifePak 1000 AED, wall mounting case and twin NaloxBoxes from Plymouth County District Attorney. Consideration of Approval of One Day Liquor Licenses for Librewery Event on Sunday.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg)
Approve the following One Day Liquor Licenses for the Librewery Event on Sunday, September 14, ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the following One Day Liquor Licenses for the Librewery Event on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 1:00 pm-to 5:00 pm, e Kingston Library Trustees « Forty Second Brew Co e =|Independent Fermentations Brewing LLC « Mayflower Brewing Co Proposal to Upgrade Existing EV Charging Station to Level 2 32A Dual-Port EVSE Chargers
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the following One Day Liquor Licenses for the Librewery Event on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 1:00 pm-to 5:00 pm, e Kingston Library Trustees « Forty Second Brew Co e =|Independent Fermentations Brewing LLC « Mayflower Brewing Co Proposal to Upgrade Existing EV Charging.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright)
Approve the request from MacFarlane Fam residents to place a stone marking the neighborhood on ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from MacFarlane Fam residents to place a stone marking the neighborhood on Town Property.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 3-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from MacFarlane Fam residents to place a s.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg)
Approve the updated Complete Streets Prioritization Plan as presented
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the updated Complete Streets Prioritization Plan as presented
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 3 but 4 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the updated Co.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright)
Approve the Town Administrator’s pasition statement and job description as amended contingent u...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Town Administrator’s pasition statement and job description as amended contingent upon review and approval of the Finance Director, Town Administrator, HR Director, and Town Counsel and further, designate Chairman Crone to review any edits in order to post.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Town Administrator’s pasition statement and job description as amended contingent upon review and approval of the Finance Director, Town Administrator, HR Director, and Town Counsel and further, designate Chair.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Create a Town Administrator Screening Working Group consisting of the following positions: 2 Se...
I move the Board of Selectmen create a Town Administrator Screening Working Group consisting of the following positions: 2 Selectmen, Police Chief, Fire Chief and HR Manager and further the 2 Selectmen representatives are — Mr Crone and Ms Bateman Resignation of COA Advisory Board Associate Member — Deb Bruno
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen create a Town Administrator Screening Working Group consisting of the following positions: 2 Selectmen, Police Chief, Fire Chief and HR Manager and further the 2 Selectmen representatives are — Mr. Crone and Ms. Bateman Resignation of.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation from Deb Bruno effectively immediately from the Council on Aging Advisor...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Deb Bruno effectively immediately from the Council on Aging Advisory Board. Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member — David Pflaumer
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Deb Bruno effectively immediately from the Council on Aging Advisory Board. Appointment to Zoning Boar.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint David Pflaumer to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member effectively...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint David Pflaumer to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member effectively immediately through June 30, 2026, Discussion on Agenda Topics for Joint Meeting with School and Finance Committees
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 David Pflaumer to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member effectively immediately through June 30, 2026, Discussion on Agenda Topics for.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the open session meeting minutes of August 5, 2025, and August 12, 2025 as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the open session meeting minutes of August 5, 2025, and August 12, 2025 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. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the open session meeting minutes of A.” (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 collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to adjourn to executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or.” (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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