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September 9, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 16 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 return to open session in room 200 at 6pm, to conduct strategy ses...
Move to go into Executive Session to return to open session in room 200 at 6pm, 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 - Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Eric Crone, second by Kim Emberg, all in favor by Roll Call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Ms. Emberg-aye, Ms. Bateman-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, and Mr. Pike-aye: VOTED: Move to go into Executive Session to return to open session in room 200 at 6pm, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations.” (Motion: Crone, second: Emberg)
Adjourn executive session to return to open session in room 200 at 6pm.
Move to adjourn executive session to return to open session in room 200 at 6pm.
From the minutes
“motion by Ms. Emberg, second by Ms. Bateman and a roll call vote of Mr. Crone-aye, Ms. Emberg- aye, Ms. Bateman-aye, Mr. Alcombright-aye, and Mr. Pike-aye. VOTED: Move to adjourn executive session to r.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman)
Kingston Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Melissa Bateman, Donald J. Alcombright, Carl L. Pike
Absent: None
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Elect to not exercise but assign the Town’s first refusal option to purchase certain land owned...
I move the Board of Selectmen elect to not exercise but assign the Town’s first refusal option to purchase certain land owned by Dominique Maribett Trustee of property located at Elm Street, Map 63 Lot 19. Further I move, pursuant to G.L. C. 61A, s. 14 to assign the Town's right of first refusal to the Wildlands Trust and to authorize the Town Administrator to take any actions that are required to effectuate such assignment.
Yes: Alcombright, Crone, Emberg, PikeNo: BatemanCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Bateman (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-1-0 vote, (Ms. Bateman voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen elect to not exercise but assign the Town’s first refusal option to purchase certain land owned by Dominique Maribett Trustee of property located at Elm Street, Map 63 Lot 19. Further I move, pursuant to G.L. C. 61A, s. 14 to assign the Town's right of first refusal to the Wildlands Trust and to authorize the Town Administrator to take any actions tha.” (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 First Parish Church to purchase and install 2 no parking between the s...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from First Parish Church to purchase and install 2 no parking between the signs, signs to be placed as described this evening at the crosswalk at 222 Main Street.
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. Pike, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from First Parish Church to purchase and install 2 no parking between the signs, signs to be placed as described this eve.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adopt the recommended Cannabis Social Equity Policy presented this evening with the modification.
I move the Board of Selectmen adopt the recommended Cannabis Social Equity Policy presented this evening with the modification.
Yes: Alcombright, Bateman, Crone, PikeNo: EmbergCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-1 vote, (Ms. Emberg voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen adopt the recommended Cannabis Social Equity Policy.” (Motion: Pike, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Earmark the remaining and future opioid settlement funds for use by the Kingston Police Departm...
I move the Board of Selectmen earmark the remaining and future opioid settlement funds for use by the Kingston Police Department to support the department’s implementation of a Family Services Unit, and other department programs aimed at mitigating the impact of the opioid epidemic, and the reporting of use of the funds shall be to the Town Accountant.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen earmark the remaining and future opioid settlement funds for use by the Kingston Police Department to support the department’s implementation of a Family Services Unit, and other department programs aimed at mitigating the impact of the opioid epidemic, and the reporting of u.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the winter plow rates included in the Board packet and continue to offer an insurance b...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the winter plow rates included in the Board packet and continue to offer an insurance bonus in the amount of $1,000 as proposed by the Streets, Trees, and Parks Interim Superintendent this evening.
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 Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the winter plow rates included in the Board packet and continue to offer an insurance bonus in the amount of $1,000 as proposed by the Streets, Trees, a.” (Motion: Pike, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve entering a contract with EVSE Solutions to replace the existing charging stations at th...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve entering a contract with EVSE Solutions to replace the existing charging stations at the Town House and Kingston Library with Level 2 32A Dual-Port EVSE chargers as discussed, this evening.
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 Ms. Bateman, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 4-1-0 vote, (Mr. Pike voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve entering a contract with EVSE Solutions to replace the existing charging stations at the Town House and Kingston Library with Level 2 32A Dual-Por.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the following One Day Liquor License requests: • Forty Second Brew Co – Kingston Agricu...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the following One Day Liquor License requests: • Forty Second Brew Co – Kingston Agricultural Fair – 26 Evergreen Street – September 21st from 1pm-4pm • Forty Second Brew Co – Gears and Bears Car Show – 26 Wapping Road – September 26th from 4pm-7pm • Bartending Service of New England – Sip and Stroll Octoberfest – 101 Kingston Collection Way – October 4th from 12pm-5pm
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. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the following One Day Liquor License requests: • Forty Second Brew Co – Kingston Agricultural Fair – 26 Evergreen Street – September 21st from 1pm-4pm • Forty Second Brew Co – Gears and Bears Car Show – 26 Wapping Road – September 26th from 4pm-7pm • Bartending Service of New England – Sip and Stroll Octoberfest – 101 Kingston C.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Execute the Interim Town Administrator contract with George Samia effective September 29th cont...
I move the Board of Selectmen to execute the Interim Town Administrator contract with George Samia effective September 29th contingent on the agreement between Mr Hickey and Mr Samia.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to execute the Interim Town Administrator contract with George Samia effective September 29th contingent o.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Support the creation of a Veterans District between the Towns of Kingston and Duxbury and reque...
I move the Board of Selectmen support the creation of a Veterans District between the Towns of Kingston and Duxbury and request staff to finalize the necessary for final approval and signature from the Board of Selectmen.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen support the creation of a Veterans District between the Towns of Kingston and Duxbury and request staff to finalize the necessary for final approval.” (second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant at 8:00 a.m. on September 10, 2025.
I move the Board of Selectmen open the 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant at 8:00 a.m. on September 10, 2025.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen open the 2025 Special Town Mee.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the $25 donation to the Council on Aging from Robert and Melodie Tassinari.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the $25 donation to the Council on Aging from Robert and Melodie Tassinari.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the $25 donation to the Council.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Rui David Santos to the Agricultural Commission until June 30, 2028.
I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Rui David Santos to the Agricultural Commission until June 30, 2028.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Rui David Santos to.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve meeting minutes for July 29, 2025, 5:30 PM and 6:00PM as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve meeting minutes for July 29, 2025, 5:30 PM and 6:00PM as presented.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve meeting minutes for Ju.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn to Executive Session to not return to open session pursuant to Open Meeting L
I move to adjourn to Executive Session to not return to open session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares – High Pines Corporation vs. Town of Kingston
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 to adjourn to Executive Session to not return to open session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares –.” (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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