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December 16, 2025
16 recorded votes, 16 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
Execute the proposed contract for Scott Lambiase – Town Administrator
I move the Board of Selectmen execute the proposed contract for Scott Lambiase – Town Administrator
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 execute the proposed.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Wes Patrone as a Full-Time Permanent Civil Service Police Officer for the Town of Kings...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Wes Patrone as a Full-Time Permanent Civil Service Police Officer for the Town of Kingston. Starting on Monday, January 5th, 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 Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Wes Patrone as a Full-Time Permanent Civil Service Police Officer for the Town of K.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the MOU concerning the planned or emergency road openings, excavations, and or surface ...
I move that the Board of Selectmen approve the MOU concerning the planned or emergency road openings, excavations, and or surface impacts undertaken by the water department or wastewater department on public ways under the jurisdiction of the highway department and authorize Eric Crone to sign on behalf of the board.
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 that the Board of Selectmen approve the MOU concerning the planned or emergency road openings, excavations, and or surface impacts undertaken by the water department or wastewater department on public ways under the jurisdiction of the highway department and authorize E.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Support the Conservation Department in applying for FY26 Department of Fish and Game Community ...
I move the Board of Selectmen support the Conservation Department in applying for FY26 Department of Fish and Game Community Biodiversity Grant.
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 support the Conservation Department in applying for FY26 Departmen.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Execute the Host Agreement between KESP (Kingston Environmental Services Partners and
I move to execute the Host Agreement between KESP (Kingston Environmental Services Partners and the Town of Kingston and for the waste transfer facility 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. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to execute the Host Agreement between KESP (Kingston Environmental Services Partners and the Town of Kingston and for t.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Departme...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Kaitlyn Mori Michelle Beck Taylor O'Neill
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 following individuals to the position of Police Matron for the Kingston Police Department. The term of the appointment shall be from January 1, 2026, through December 31,.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint the following individuals to the position of Special Police Officer for the Kingston Po...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint the following individuals to the position of Special Police Officer for the Kingston Police Department. The appointment shall be from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Marks Brenner Darren Martin Kaitlyn Mori Edward McDonald Erik Dowd Scott Petersen David Hurley Jonathan Neal Sean Percy
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 the following individuals to the position of Special Police Officer for the Kingston Police Department. The appointment shall be from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Marks Brenner Darren Martin Kaitlyn Mori Edward McDonald Erik Dowd Scott.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Orion Oak to the position of Head of Youth Services Librarian effective December 17, 20...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Orion Oak to the position of Head of Youth Services Librarian effective December 17, 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. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Crone and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Orion Oak to the position of Head of Youth Services Librarian effective December 17, 2025, c.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the resignation of Vittorio (Buz) Artiano from Conservation Commission effective Decembe...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Vittorio (Buz) Artiano from Conservation Commission effective December 11, 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 Vittorio (Buz) Artiano from Conse.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the 2026 Annual Town Meeting date as 5/2/2026.
I move the Board of Selectmen set the 2026 Annual Town Meeting date as 5/2/2026.
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 set t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual alcohol licenses as printed in the agenda addendum.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual alcohol licenses as printed in the agenda addendum.
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 annual alcoho.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual common victualler licenses as printed in the agenda addendum.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual common victualler licenses as printed in the agenda addendum.
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 approve the annual common victual.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual entertainment licenses as printed in the agenda addendum.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual entertainment licenses as printed in the agenda addendum.
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 annual entertainmen.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual auto amusement licenses as printed in the agenda addendum.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the annual auto amusement licenses as printed in the agenda addendum.
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 annual auto amusemen.” (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 of September 18, 2025, November 18, 2025, November 25,...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of September 18, 2025, November 18, 2025, November 25, 2025, and December 2, 202, 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. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of September 18, 2025, November 18, 2025, Nove.” (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. Ba.” (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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