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October 21, 2025
12 recorded votes, 12 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 request from Stellwagen Beer Company for a Charity Event at The Bog, 188 Summer Str...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Stellwagen Beer Company for a Charity Event at The Bog, 188 Summer Street, Kingston on November 1, 2025, from 4pm – 10pm.
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Stellwagen Beer Company for a Charity Event at The Bog, 188 Summer Street, Kin.” (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 promote one additional full-time Police Sergeant effective Januar...
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Police Chief to promote one additional full-time Police Sergeant effective January 1, 2026.
Yes: Alcombright, Crone, PikeNo: EmbergCount 3-1-1 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N), Bateman (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-1-1 vote, by roll call (Ms. Emberg, voted against and Ms. Bateman abstained) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Police Chief to promote one additional full-ti.” (Motion: Pike, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Declare the 1998 Ford L8501 Dump truck as surplus equipment and authorize the Interim Superinte...
I move the Board of Selectmen declare the 1998 Ford L8501 Dump truck as surplus equipment and authorize the Interim Superintendent to send this to auction.
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 the Board of Selectmen declare the 1998 Ford L8501 Dump truck as surplus equipment and authorize the Inte.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request of Bo Asci for the razor clam license for the term of October 22, 2025, thr...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Bo Asci for the razor clam license for the term of October 22, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with a fee of $300.00.
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Bo Asci for the razor clam license for the term of October 22, 2025, throu.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Grace Mattaliano to the position of Library Technician a less than full time,
I move to appoint Grace Mattaliano to the position of Library Technician a less than full time, Grade 2, Step 1, nonexempt position within KTEU Clerical with the Kingston Public Library with an anticipated start date of October 22, 2025, contingent with the terms in the offer letter.
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 Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move to appoint Grace Mattaliano to the position of Library Technician a less than full time, Grade 2, Step 1, nonexempt position within KTEU Clerical with the Kingston Public Library with an anticipated start date of October 22, 2025, contin.” (Motion: Pike, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donation of $25.00 to the Kingston Council on Aging from Elizabeth Smart
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of $25.00 to the Kingston Council on Aging from Elizabeth Smart
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of $25.00 to the Kings.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Paula Fay to the Cultural Council effective immediately through June 30, 2027.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Paula Fay to the Cultural Council effective immediately through June 30, 2027.
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 Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-1-0 vote, by roll call (Ms. Emberg voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Paula Fay to the Cultural Council eff.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approval of Open Session Meeting Minutes for August 26, 2025, and September 23, 2025, as presented
Approval of Open Session Meeting Minutes for August 26, 2025, and September 23, 2025, 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 Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: Approval of Open Session Meeting Minutes for August 26, 2.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the public hearing.
I move the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing.
No seconder recorded. 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 M and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of.” (Motion: Emberg) 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 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Boa.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #07953-RS-0568 from Paisano’s Restaurant Inc to River...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #07953-RS-0568 from Paisano’s Restaurant Inc to River House Hospitality LLC dba Duke’s River House located at 6 Pembroke Street, 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 Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #07953-RS-0568 from Paisano’s Restaurant Inc to River House Hospitality LLC dba Duke’s River House.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Pike) 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. Pike, seconded by Mr. Alcombri.” (Motion: Pike, 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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