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April 7, 2026
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
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 Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move.” (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 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. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Emberg and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Emberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company (dba Eversource Energy) and Verizon New England...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from NSTAR Electric Company (dba Eversource Energy) and Verizon New England Inc. to Install One (1) JO Pole 3/75-5 in Right of Way – Wapping Road.
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 request from NSTAR Electric Company (dba Eversource Energy) and Verizon New England Inc. to Install One (1) J.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Jarod Waitkus and Clayton Marshall to the position of Assistant Harbormasters
I move to appoint Jarod Waitkus and Clayton Marshall to the position of Assistant Harbormasters, a Wage and Personnel Schedule C2 Stipend Position with an anticipated start date of April 13, 2026, contingent with the terms in the offer letter until June 30, 2029.
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 to appoint Jarod Waitkus and Clayton Marshall to the position of Assistant Harbormasters, a Wage and Personnel Schedule C2 Stipend Position with an anticipated start date of April 13, 2026, contingent with th.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Reappoint Debra Mueller and Brian Holmes as Animal Inspectors for the Town of Kingsto
I move to reappoint Debra Mueller and Brian Holmes as Animal Inspectors for the Town of Kingston through April 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. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to reappoint Debra Mueller and Brian Holmes as Animal Inspectors.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Delegate to the Town Administrator full authority to place an employee on paid administrative l...
I move that the Board of Selectmen vote to delegate to the Town Administrator full authority to place an employee on paid administrative leave and to initiate, direct, and complete an investigation into matters related to that employee, including the authority to retain outside investigators, labor counsel, or other professionals as needed,
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, VOTE: I move that the Board of Selectmen vote to delegate to the Town Administrator full authority to place an employee on paid administrative leave and to initiate, direct, and complete an investigation into matters related to that employee, including the authority to retain outside investigators, labor.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the open session minutes of March 10, 2026 and March 24, 2026
I move to approve the open session minutes of March 10, 2026 and March 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 Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the open sessi.” (Motion: Emberg, 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 Mr. Pi.” (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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