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November 4, 2025
11 recorded votes, 11 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 changing the Town House hours to a 4 Day work week as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve changing the Town House hours to a 4 Day work week as presented.
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. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Bateman and a 4-1-0 vote, (Mr. Pike voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve changing the Town Hou.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Josh Peck to build shed on KIS Property for KYSA to use as storage.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Josh Peck to build shed on KIS Property for KYSA to use as storage.
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 request from Josh Peck to build.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the one-day liquor license requests for 42nd Brew Co and WM Brewing Co as stated above.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the one-day liquor license requests for 42nd Brew Co and WM Brewing Co as stated above.
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 the one-day liquor license requests for 42.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) 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 appo...
I move the Board of Selectmen 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 Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen 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 Boar.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donation of $50.00 to the Kingston Council on Aging from John and Catherine Coco.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of $50.00 to the Kingston Council on Aging from John and Catherine Coco.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of $50.00 to the Kingston Counci.” (Motion: Pike, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Diane Fay, Susan Sherman and Christine Maiorano to the Cultural Council effectively imm...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Diane Fay, Susan Sherman and Christine Maiorano to the Cultural Council effectively immediately through 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 appoint Diane Fay, Susan Sherman and Christine Maiorano to the Cultural Counc.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of Paul Armstrong as the ADA Coordinator effective October 31, 2025.”
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Paul Armstrong as the ADA Coordinator effective October 31, 2025.”
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 accept the resignation of Paul Armstrong as t.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Patricia Tucker as ADA Coordinator effective immediately.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Patricia Tucker as ADA Coordinator effective immediately.
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 appoint Patricia T.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint attached list of election officers effective immediately through August 2026.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint attached list of election officers effective immediately through August 2026.
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 appoint attached list of election office.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes for October 7, 2025, and October 21, 2025, as presented
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes for October 7, 2025, and October 21, 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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes for Oct.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) 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 Ms. Bate.” (Motion: Pike, 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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