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November 18, 2025
17 recorded votes, 17 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
Appoint Adam Roy as a Full-Time Police Officer for the Town of Kingston. Starting on November 2...
I move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Adam Roy as a Full-Time Police Officer for the Town of Kingston. Starting on November 24, 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. Pike, seconded by Ms. Emberg, and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Adam Roy as a Full-Time Police Officer for the Town of.” (Motion: Pike, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from 42nd Brew Co to have a 5K on Saturday, December 13, 2025 fro
I move to approve the request from 42nd Brew Co to have a 5K on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 9:15pm-12pm along the Maple Street, Landing Road, River Street, Jones River Drive, Marsh Road, back down River Street, Landing Road, Linden Street, back down Landing Road and finishing on Maple Street with the following conditions: • Work with Kingston Police Department on the hiring of Police Officers along the route • Notify in writing to all residents/businesses along the route.
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, by roll call VOTE: I move to approve the request from 42nd Brew Co to have a 5K on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 9:15pm-12pm along the Maple Street, Landing Road, River Street, Jones River Drive, Marsh Road, back down River Street, Landing Road, Linden Street, back down Landing Road and finishing on Maple Street with the following conditions: • Work with Kingston Police Department on the hiring of Police Officers along the route • Notify in writi.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Allow the use of Maple Street Fire Station and The Town House parking lot for parking on Saturd...
I move that the Board of Selectmen allow the use of Maple Street Fire Station and The Town House parking lot for parking on Saturday, December 13, 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. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move that the Board of Selectmen allow the use of Maple Street Fire Station and The Town House parking lot for.” (Motion: Emberg, 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.
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.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) 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, by roll call 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.
Vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax...
I move the Board of Selectmen vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2026 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending approval of the Town’s annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen vote in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2026 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending approval of the Town’s annual tax recap by.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Police Chief and his Lieutenants to expend Opioid Settlement Funds not to exceed ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Police Chief and his Lieutenants to expend Opioid Settlement Funds not to exceed $66,000.00 to purchase, install and operationalize a modular office trailer at the current Police Department station, as well as other related equipment and services, for the use primarily by the proposed Police Department Clinician and Family Services Unit.
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 a roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Police Chief and his Lieutenants to expend Opioid Settlement Funds not to exceed $66,000.00 to purchase, install and operationalize a modular office trailer at the current Police Department station, as well as other related equipment and services, for the use primarily by the proposed Police Depart.” (Motion: Pike, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Police Chief and/or his Lieutenants to utilize the approved Department of Mental ...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Police Chief and/or his Lieutenants to utilize the approved Department of Mental Health Master Agreement- Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant and spend in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 as a reimbursement grant for the remainder of FY26 ending 6/30/26 in compliance with the DMH Statement of Work and to begin to hire a Clinician as a Town of Kingston Police Department, with final candidate being brough to the board for an official offer of employment, and shall be permitted to continue to employe the clinician and utilize the grant in subsequent fiscal years in the amount permitted for each year via the DMH Statement of Work so long as funding r
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 the Board of Selectmen authorize the Police Chief and/or his Lieutenants to utilize the approved Department of Mental Health Master Agreement- Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant and spend in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 as a reimbursement grant for the remainder of FY26 ending 6/30/26 in compliance with the DMH Statement of Work and to begin to hire a Clinician as a Town of Kingston Police Department, with final candidate being brough to the board for an official offer of employment, and shall be permitted to continue to employe the clinician and utilize the grant in subsequent fiscal years in the amount permitted for each year via the DM.” (Motion: Pike, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Police Chief and/or his Lieutenants to enter into negotiations with the Town of H...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Police Chief and/or his Lieutenants to enter into negotiations with the Town of Halifax and the Town of Plympton to complete an Inter-Municipal Agreement for the use of the department Co-Response Clinician as a tri-town resource and to return to the Kingston Board of Selectmen for final approval as well as to seek out funding from those towns to assist in the initial roll-out costs relative to the office trailer.
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 authorize the Police Chief and/or his Lieutenants to enter into negotiations with the Town of Halifax and the Town of Plympton to complete an Inter-Municipal Agreement for the use of the department Co-Response Clinician as a tri-town resource and to return to the Kingston Board of Selectmen for final approval as well as to seek out funding from those towns to assist in the initial roll-o.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint William Horrocks as the Interim Building Inspector effective November 24, 2025, through...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint William Horrocks as the Interim Building Inspector effective November 24, 2025, through February 24, 2026.
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 to appoint William Horrocks as the Interim Building Inspector effective No.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint George Greenwood as Plumbing and Gas Inspector – Alternate effective immediat
I move to appoint George Greenwood as Plumbing and Gas Inspector – Alternate effective immediately through June 30, 2026.
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 appoint George Greenwood as Plumbing and Gas Inspector – Alternate e.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Ann Marie Stasinos to the position of Public Health Nurse a less than part ti
I move to appoint Ann Marie Stasinos to the position of Public Health Nurse a less than part time, Grade 6, Step7, position within Wage and Personnel Bylaw with the Health Department with an anticipated start date of November 24, 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 Ms. Bateman, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move to appoint Ann Marie Stasinos to the position of Public Health Nurse a less than part time, Grade 6, Step7, position within Wage and Personnel Bylaw with the Health Department with an anticipated start date of November 24, 2025, con.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Sean Hagan to the Waterfront Committee effectively immediately through June 3
I move to appoint Sean Hagan to the Waterfront Committee effectively immediately through June 30, 2027.
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 to appoint Sean Hagan to the Waterfront Committee effec.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donation of a 2005 Cadillac Escalade from Kathleen Hildebrandt to be used
I move to accept the donation of a 2005 Cadillac Escalade from Kathleen Hildebrandt to be used for auto extrication and stabilization training.
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, by roll call VOTE: I move to accept the donation of a 2005 Cadillac Escalade from Kathleen Hildebrandt to be used for aut.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Cindy Mace to the position of COA Van Driver a Grade 3, Step 3, nonexempt pos
I move to appoint Cindy Mace to the position of COA Van Driver a Grade 3, Step 3, nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with the Council on Aging Department with an anticipated start date of November 24, 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 Ms. Bateman, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move to appoint Cindy Mace to the position of COA Van Driver a Grade 3, Step 3, nonexempt position within KTEU Labor with the Council on Aging Department with an anticipated start date of November 24, 2025, con.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes for September 9, 2025, and November 4, 2025, as presen...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes for September 9, 2025, and November 4, 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 Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes for September 9.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn
I move to adjourn
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 Mr. Pike by Ms. Bateman a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE:.” (Motion: Pike) 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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