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June 2, 2026
23 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Melissa Bateman, Carl L. Pike, Sheila Vaughn, Joseph Cunningham Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Support Alternative 3 as Presented.
I move the Board of Selectmen Support Alternative 3 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. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Sele.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the public hearing.
I move the Board 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 Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE:.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #00039-RS-0568 from Indian Pond Country Club Inc – Fu...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #00039-RS-0568 from Indian Pond Country Club Inc – Function Room to Palma IPCC Inc., dba Indian Pond Country Club located at 60 Country Club Way, Kingston, with Joel Mantel as Manager subject to approval by the ABCC and subject to any pledge of license being approved by the ABCC and consistent with the terms presented to 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 the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #00039-RS-0568 from Indian Pond Country Club Inc – Function Room to Palma IPCC Inc., dba Indian Pond Country Club located at 60 Country Club Way, Kingston, with Joel Mantel as Manager subject to approval by the ABCC and subject to any pledge of license being approved by the ABCC and consiste.” (Motion: Pike, 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 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 Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the public hearing.
I move the Board 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 Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE:.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) 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 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. Pike, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #00038-RS-0568 from Indian Pond Country Club Inc – Me...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #00038-RS-0568 from Indian Pond Country Club Inc – Members Club to Palma IPCC Inc., dba Indian Pond Country Club located at 60 Country Club Way, Kingston, with Joel Mantel as Manager subject to approval by the ABCC and subject to any pledge of license being approved by the ABCC and consistent with the terms presented to 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 the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #00038-RS-0568 from Indian Pond Country Club Inc – Members Club to Palma IPCC Inc., dba Indian Pond Country Club located at 60 Country Club Way, Kingston, with Joel Mantel as Manager subject to approval by the ABCC and subject to any pledge of license being approved by the ABCC and consiste.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open the public hearing.
I move the Board 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 Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE:.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) 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 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 Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #00037-RS-0568 from Indian Pond Country Club Inc – Gr...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #00037-RS-0568 from Indian Pond Country Club Inc – Grill Room to Palma IPCC Inc., dba Indian Pond Country Club located at 60 Country Club Way, Kingston with Joel Mantel as Manager subject to approval by the ABCC and subject to any pledge of license being approved by the ABCC and consistent with the terms presented to 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 the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of Alcoholic License #00037-RS-0568 from Indian Pond Country Club Inc – Grill Room to Palma IPCC Inc., dba Indian Pond Country Club located at 60 Country Club Way, Kingston with Joel Mantel as Manager subject to approval by the ABCC and subject to any pledge of license being approved by the ABCC and consiste.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Common Victualler Licenses from Palma IPCC Inc., dba Indian Pond Country Club locat...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Common Victualler Licenses from Palma IPCC Inc., dba Indian Pond Country Club located at 60 Country Club Way, Kingston for the Function Room, Grill Room, Members Lounge and the Pool.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Common Victualler Licenses from Palma IPCC Inc., dba Indian Pond Country Club located at 60 Country Club Way, Kingston for the Function Room,.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Christopher Kastanek to close Foxworth Lane on Saturday, August 29, 20...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Christopher Kastanek to close Foxworth Lane on Saturday, August 29, 2026, during the hours of 9:00 am thru 10:00 pm, with the following conditions:
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 the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Christopher Kastanek to close Foxworth Lane on Saturday, August 29, 2026, during the hours of 9:00 am thru.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for a one-day liquor license for Gears and Beers event for Forty Second Bre...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request for a one-day liquor license for Gears and Beers event for Forty Second Brew Co for June 19th from 5-8pm at Jones River Self Storage, 26 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 Ms. Bateman, seconded by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request for a one-day liquor license for Gears and Beers event for Forty Second Brew Co for June 19th from 5-8pm at.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for multiple one-day liquor license for Grays Beach Music Nights for Forty ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for multiple one-day liquor license for Grays Beach Music Nights for Forty Second Brew Co for June 23rd, July 21st, July 29th August 11th, August 18th, and September 1st and any possible rain dates from 4-8pm at Gray’s Beach Park contingent on: • Recreation requests a Police detail, • a designated service area to be designated by the Recreation Department • a hand stamp system to identify that have shown id • Forty Second request in an additional to the recreation police detail
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for multiple one-day liquor license for Grays Beach Music Nights for Forty Second Brew Co for June 23rd, July 21st, July 29th August 11th, August 18th, and September 1st and any possible rain dates from 4-8pm at Gray’s Beach Park contingent on: • Recreation requests a Police detail, • a designated service area to be designated by the Recreation Department • a hand stamp system to identify that have shown id • Forty Second request in an a.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for multiple one-day liquor license for Grays Beach, Beach Bar/Beer Garden ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for multiple one-day liquor license for Grays Beach, Beach Bar/Beer Garden for Forty Second Brew Co for June 6th, June 13th, June 20th, June 27th, July 4th, July 11th July 18th, July 25th August 1st, August 8th, August 22nd August 29th from 1-5pm at Gray’s Beach Park contingent on • Forty Second Brew Co requesting a Police detail of four hours scheduled within 48 hours of the event • a designated service area to be designated by the Recreation Department • a hand stamp system to identify that id has been have shown • trash barrels for use – Forty Second Brew responsible for emptying • Grays Beach Parking Sticker required
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 Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for multiple one-day liquor license for Grays Beach, Beach Bar/Beer Garden for Forty Second Brew Co for June 6th, June 13th, June 20th, June 27th, July 4th, July 11th July 18th, July 25th August 1st, August 8th, August 22nd August 29th from 1-5pm at Gray’s Beach Park contingent on • Forty Second Brew Co requesting a Police detail of four hours scheduled within 48 hours of the event • a designated service area to be designated by the Recreation Department • a hand stamp system to identify that id has been have shown • trash barrels for use – Forty Second Brew responsible for empt.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request for a one-day liquor license for Kingston’s 300th Proclamation event for Fo...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor license for Kingston’s 300th Proclamation event for Forty Second Brew Co for June 27th from 2-6pm at The Beal House 222 Main Street
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor license for Kingston’s 300th Proclamation event for Forty Second Brew Co for June 27th fro.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Ratify the Kingston Police Lieutenants Association Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 64 Contract.
I move the Board of Selectmen ratify the Kingston Police Lieutenants Association Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 64 Contract.
Yes: Cunningham, Emberg, Pike, VaughnCount 4-0-0 as written; the minutes name Bateman (R); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, (Ms. Bateman recused herself) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen ratify the Kingston Police Lieutenants Association Frat.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the list of candidates up for reappointment to their Board or
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the list of candidates up for reappointment to their Board or
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 the Board of Selectmen approve the list of candidate.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Set the date of Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as Fall Special Town Meeting.
I move the Board of Selectmen set the date of Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as Fall Special Town Meeting.
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen set the date of Tuesday, Octobe.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Independent Fermentations Brewing to sell their beer and wine at the K...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Independent Fermentations Brewing to sell their beer and wine at the Kingston Farmers Market on Sunday, June 7th, August 2nd, September 6th and October 4th at Grays Beach.”
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, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Independent Fermentations Brewing to sell their beer and wine at the Kingston Farmers Market on Sunday, June 7th, August 2nd, Septe.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Recommend Kimberley Emberg as the Kingston Board of Selectmen Nomination for the Old Colony Met...
I move the Board of Selectmen recommend Kimberley Emberg as the Kingston Board of Selectmen Nomination for the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization effective immediately to October 31 ,2027, with Sheila Vaughn as the backup.
No seconder recorded. 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 M and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen recommend Kimberley Emberg as the Kingston Board of Selectmen Nomination for the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization effective immediately to October 31 ,2027.” (Motion: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint William Duggan to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator a non- exempt full-time posi...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint William Duggan to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator a non- exempt full-time position under Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor with a start date of July 1, 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. Pike, seconded by Mr. Cunningham and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint William Duggan to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator a non- exempt full-time position under Kingston Town Employee Unio.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) 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 Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Ms. Bateman.” (Motion: Vaughn, 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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