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December 30, 2025
8 recorded votes, 8 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
Accept the establishment of a Safety Speed Zone as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the establishment of a Safety Speed Zone 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. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the est.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Promotor Line Inc. to hold the Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride on...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Promotor Line Inc. to hold the Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride on June 27, 2026, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • The applicant successfully acquires the proper permits to hold said event from MassDOT. • The applicant contacts the Kingston Police Department to schedule detail officers as recommended by the Police Chief.
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 from Promotor Line Inc. to hold the Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride on June 27, 2026, according to the traffic control plan presented with the following conditions: • The applicant successfully acquires the proper permits to hold said event from MassDOT. • The applicant contacts the Kingston Police Department to schedule detail offi.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the new common victualler license for Mostro Pizza at 101 Kingston Collection Way, said...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the new common victualler license for Mostro Pizza at 101 Kingston Collection Way, said license is good until December 31, 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. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the new common victualler license for Mostro Pizza at 101 Kingston Collection Way, said.” (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 $200 from Thomas Shay the police departments revolving fund for communit...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of $200 from Thomas Shay the police departments revolving fund for community outreach.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of $200 from Thomas Shay the police departmen.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the 2026 Annual Town Election Date as Saturday, May 16, 2026.
I move the Board of Selectmen set the 2026 Annual Town Election Date as Saturday, May 16, 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 set the 2026 Annual To.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Delegate its response to the Open Meeting Law complaint response complaint filed against it by ...
I move the Board of Selectmen delegate its response to the Open Meeting Law complaint response complaint filed against it by Patrick Higgins on December 18, 2025, to Town Counsel.
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 delegate its response to the Open Meeting Law complaint response complaint filed against it by Patrick Higgin.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the annual common victualler license for Guloseimas Brasil.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the annual common victualler license for Guloseimas Brasil.
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 to approve the annual common.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Of Selectmen’s meeting of December 30, 2025, be adjourned as of 6:08pm.
I move the Board of Selectmen’s meeting of December 30, 2025, be adjourned as of 6:08pm.
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’s meeting of Dece.” (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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