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January 13, 2026
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Melissa Bateman, Donald J. Alcombright, Carl L. Pike
Absent: Eric J. Crone
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing
I move to open the public hearing.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman, and a 4-0.” (Motion: Alcombright, 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 to close the public hearing.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 v.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the Intermunicipal Agreement, as presented, between the Towns of Kingston, Halifax and P...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the Intermunicipal Agreement, as presented, between the Towns of Kingston, Halifax and Plympton for shared clinician services and further move to authorize the chairman of the board to sign the agreement on behalf of the board.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the Intermunicipal Agreement, as presented, between the Towns of Kingston, Halifax and Plympton for shared clinician services and further move to authorize the chairman of the board to s.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the Consultation Agreement between the Town and Katelyn Leary
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the Consultation Agreement between the Town and Katelyn Leary
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the Consultat.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize the Chief of Police to appoint on behalf of the Board, one additional police patrol o...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chief of Police to appoint on behalf of the Board, one additional police patrol officer.
Yes: Alcombright, Emberg, PikeCount 3-0-1 as written; the minutes name Bateman (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 3-0-1 vote, Ms. Bateman abstained. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chief of Police to appoint on behalf of the.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint William Cushman to the Commission on Disability effective immediately through June 30, ...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint William Cushman to the Commission on Disability effective immediately through June 30, 2029.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint William Cushman to the Commission on Disabil.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the open session meeting minutes of December 30, 2025, as presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the open session meeting minutes of December 30, 2025, as presented.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the open session meeting mi.” (Motion: Bateman, 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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. P.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: 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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