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October 7, 2025
24 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Melissa Bateman, Donald J. Alcombright, Carl L. Pike
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the winter maintenance on Lantern Lane for the 2025/2026 winter season pendin
I move to approve the winter maintenance on Lantern Lane for the 2025/2026 winter season pending the resident (s) sign a release of claim from any possible damage, and the rocks are moved, and the residents clearly mark the edge of the roadways with reflective posts.
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 to approve the winter maintenance on Lantern Lane for the 2025/2026 winter season pending the resident (s) sign a release of claim from any possible damage, and the rocks are moved, and the residents clearly mark.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adopt the practice of having the Kingston Police Department conduct comprehensive
I move that the Board adopt the practice of having the Kingston Police Department conduct comprehensive
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 Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move that the Board adopt the practice of having the Kings.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Police Chief to appoint, on behalf of the Board, two full time police officer app...
I move that the Board authorize the Police Chief to appoint, on behalf of the Board, two full time police officer appointments from the Civil Service local register, and to provide an introduction of the candidates to the Board prior to the candidates beginning employment.
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 that the Board authorize the Police Chief to appoint, on behalf of the Board, two full time police officer appointments from the Civil Service local register, and to provide an introduction of the candidates to the Board.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorizes the Police Chief to request a candidate certification list from civil service in ord...
I move that the Board authorizes the Police Chief to request a candidate certification list from civil service in order to begin the selection and background investigation process to backfill anticipated retirements, and report back to the Board for conditional offers of employment.
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 that the Board authorizes the Police Chief to request a candidate certification list from civil service in order to begin the selection and background investigation process to backfill anticipated retirements, and report back to th.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Request the Town Clerk to set a Special Town Election for Debt Exclusion.
I move the Board of Selectmen request the Town Clerk to set a Special Town Election for Debt Exclusion.
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 request the Town Clerk to.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the ballot question for the debt exclusion as “Shall the Town of Kingston be allowed to exe...
I move the Board of Selectmen set the ballot question for the debt exclusion as “Shall the Town of Kingston be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund a partial roof replacement for the Kingston Elementary School? Yes / No.”
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 set the ballot question for the debt exclusion as “Shall the Town of Kingston be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund a partial roof replacement.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reopen the Special Town Meeting Warrant”.
I move the Board of Selectmen reopen the Special Town Meeting Warrant”.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectm.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Add the article as presented for $32,000 to be expended from the Waterways Improvement Fund for...
I move the Board of Selectmen add the article as presented for $32,000 to be expended from the Waterways Improvement Fund for a replacement for a boat to the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
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 add the article as presented for $32,000 to be expended from the Waterways Improvement Fund for a replacement.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Removed Article 5 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget – Police from the Special Town Meeting Warra...
I move the Board of Selectmen Removed Article 5 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget – Police from the Special Town Meeting Warrant”.
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. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen Removed Article 5 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget – Police.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Remove Article 6 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget – Police from the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
I move the Board of Selectmen Remove Article 6 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget – Police from the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Alcombright, Emberg, PikeNo: Bateman, CroneCount 3-2-0 as written; the minutes name Crone (N), Bateman (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 3-2-0 vote, (Mr. Crone and Ms. Bateman voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen Remove Article 6 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget – Police.” (Motion: Pike, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant
I move the Board of Selectmen close the Special Town Meeting Warrant
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.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend approval of Article 1 Partial Replacement of the Kingston Elementary School Roof
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 1 Partial Replacement of the Kingston Elementary School Roof
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 recommend approval of Article 1 Partial Repla.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend approval of Article 2 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget- Planning
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 2 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget- Planning
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. Emberg, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Artic.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend approval of Article 3 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget-
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 3 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget-
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 recommend approval o.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend approval of Article 4 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget- Veterans
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 4 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget- Veterans
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 recommend approval of Arti.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend approval of Article 5 FY26 Capital Equipment/Project Funding – Roadside Mower/Sidewal...
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 5 FY26 Capital Equipment/Project Funding – Roadside Mower/Sidewalk Plow
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 recommend approval of Article 5 FY26 Capital Equipmen.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend approval of Article 6 Establish a Police Revolving Fund Abandoned, or Taken Property
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 6 Establish a Police Revolving Fund Abandoned, or Taken Property
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 recommend approval of Article 6 Establish a Po.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend approval of Article 7 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget – Wastewater
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 7 Supplement FY26 Operating Budget – Wastewater
Yes: Alcombright, Bateman, Crone, PikeNo: EmbergCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman, and a 4-1-0 vote, (Ms. Emberg voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend approval of Article 8 Amend Hawkers, Peddlers, and Transient Vendors Bylaw – Establis...
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 8 Amend Hawkers, Peddlers, and Transient Vendors Bylaw – Establish a No Solicitation Registry
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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-1-0 vote, (Mr. Pike voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 8 Amend Hawkers, Peddlers, and Transient Vendors.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend approval of Article 9 Change Town Clerk Position from Elected to Appointed
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 9 Change Town Clerk Position from Elected to Appointed
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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-1-0 vote, (Mr. Pike voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 9 Change.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend approval of Article 10 Replace Harbormaster Boat Engine
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 10 Replace Harbormaster Boat Engine
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 recommend approva.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Town Clerk to post the October 28, 2025, Special Town Meeting warrant.”
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Clerk to post the October 28, 2025, Special Town Meeting warrant.”
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 authorize the Town Clerk to post the Oc.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Financial Assistance Application submitted in the amount of $8,000 from the Thomas ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Financial Assistance Application submitted in the amount of $8,000 from the Thomas Prince Benevolent Fund.
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 approve the Financial Assistance Application submitted in the amount o.” (Motion: Bateman, 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 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. B.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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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