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April 21, 2026
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
Approve the employment agreement between the Town of Kingston and Police Chief Brian
I move to approve the employment agreement between the Town of Kingston and Police Chief Brian Holmes as presented
Yes: Alcombright, Crone, Emberg, PikeCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Bateman (A); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-1 vote, by roll call, (Ms. Bateman abstained) VOTE: I move to approve the employment agreement between the Town of King.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the following one-day liquor licenses: Forty Second Brew Co for May 2nd from 12-4pm for...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the following one-day liquor licenses: Forty Second Brew Co for May 2nd from 12-4pm for the Duxbury Youth Softball Association at the Gardners – 6 Main Street, Kingston and Stellwagen Beer Company for April 26, 2026 from 3-6:30pm, for a Hockey event at the Bog, 188 Summer Street, Kingston.
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, by roll call, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the following one-day liquor licenses: Forty Second Brew Co for May 2nd from 12-4pm for the Duxbury Youth Softball Association at the Gardners – 6 Main Street, Kingston and Stellwagen Beer Company for April 26, 2026 from 3-6:30pm, for a Hockey e.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Sat...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, as presented by the Town Clerk.
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 Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Saturday,.” (Motion: Pike, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Andrea Cunningham, Town Clerk’s Administrative Assistant and grant per...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Andrea Cunningham, Town Clerk’s Administrative Assistant and grant permission to perform limited election duties as outlined in the submitted Disclosure form and authorize the Board Vice Chair to sign on behalf of the Board
Yes: Alcombright, Bateman, Crone, EmbergNo: PikeCount 4-1-0 as written; the minutes name Pike (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-1-0 vote, by roll call, (Mr. Pike voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Andrea Cunningham, Town Clerk’s Administrative Assistant and grant permission to perform limited election duties as outlined in the submitted Disclosure form and authorize the Boar.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,500 from the William H. Willi...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,500 from the William H. Willis Charity Fund for 2 Camperships for the BSA Summer Camp, the disbursement to be made to Troop 49.
The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 4-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,500 from the William H. Willis Charity Fund for 2 Camperships for the BSA Summe.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright)
Appoint Danielle King as the Parking Clerk.
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Danielle King as the Parking Clerk.
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, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectme.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize Interim Finance Director Carol McCoy and Town Administrator Scott Lambiase to prepare...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Interim Finance Director Carol McCoy and Town Administrator Scott Lambiase to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants (ARPA Grants) to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the American Rescue Plan Act.
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 Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Interim Finance Director Carol McCoy and Town Administrator Scott Lambiase to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants (ARPA Grants) to be funded from a grant received by Plymou.” (Motion: Pike, 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. Bateman and a 5-0-0.” (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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