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June 23, 2026
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Carl L. Pike, Sheila Vaughn, Joseph Cunningham Jr.
Absent: Melissa Bateman
Every vote, in order
Approve the request from Pleasant Soakers LLC DBA Orta Trattoria Lounge to include the garden a...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Pleasant Soakers LLC DBA Orta Trattoria Lounge to include the garden area for additional seating, after final inspection from the Fire Department.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from Pleasant Soakers LLC DBA Orta Trattoria Lounge to include the garden area for additional seating, after fi.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the request from Chief Holmes to transfer $19,500 from the Opiod Settlement Funds.
I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the request from Chief Holmes to transfer $19,500 from the Opiod Settlement Funds.
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 Mr. Cunningham and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to accept the request from Chief Holmes to trans.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Do not desire to continue the process of looking at this road for public acceptance at this time.
I move the Board of Selectmen do not desire to continue the process of looking at this road for public acceptance at this time.
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 Mr. Cunningham and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen do not desire to continue the process of looking at t.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from the 300th Committee to close Green Street at Cross and Main for the 30...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from the 300th Committee to close Green Street at Cross and Main for the 300th Proclamation on June 27th from 12:45-2:30pm and work with the Police Department for scheduling details.
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 Mr. Cunningham and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from the 300th Committee to close Green Street at Cross and Main for the 300th Proclamation on June 27th from 12:45-2:30pm and work with t.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, W...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, West Avenue at Bayview Avenue, Cole Street at Bagnell Street, and a portion of Rocky Nook Avenue from the intersection East Avenue at Bayview Avenue to the intersection of Rocky Nook Avenue at North Street on Saturday, July 4, 2026, during the hours of 7:00 pm thru 11:00 pm, with the following conditions:
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Rebecca Herbert to close a portion of East Avenue at Bayview Avenue, West Avenue at Bayview Avenue, Cole Street at Bagnell Street, and a portion of Rocky Nook Avenue from the intersection East Avenue at Bayview Avenue to the intersection of Rocky Nook Avenue at North Street on Saturday, July 4, 2026, during the hours of 7:00 pm thru.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Erin Benoit to the position of Assistant Town Planner, a Grade 4, Step 6 non-exempt pos...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Erin Benoit to the position of Assistant Town Planner, a Grade 4, Step 6 non-exempt position as part of KTEU- Clerical with the Planning Department with an anticipated start date of Wednesday, June 24, 2026 contingent on the conditions within the offer letter.’
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Erin Benoit to the position of Assistant Town Planner, a Grade 4, Step 6 non-exempt position as part of KTEU- Clerical with the Planning Department with an anticipated start date of Wednesday, June 24, 2026 contingent on.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Shawn Turner to the Old Colony Planning Council Alternate effective immediately
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Shawn Turner to the Old Colony Planning Council Alternate effective immediately
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 Mr. Cunningham and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Shawn Turner to the Old Colony Plan.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Paul Baslter to Wage and Personnel effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Paul Baslter to Wage and Personnel effective July 1, 2026 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. Pike, seconded by Mr. Cunningham and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Paul Baslter to Wage and Personnel e.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Kevin Wrightington to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective July 1, 2026 through June 3...
I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Kevin Wrightington to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Kevin Wrightington to the Zoning Board of Appeals effe.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint David Plfaumer to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint David Plfaumer to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint David Plfaumer to the Zoning Board of Appeals effe.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appoint Paul Dahlen to the Zoning Board of Appeals Associate seat effective July 1, 2026 throug...
I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Paul Dahlen to the Zoning Board of Appeals Associate seat effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Yes: Cunningham, Pike, VaughnNo: EmbergCount 3-1-0 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Cunningham and a 3-1-0 vote, (Ms. Emberg voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to appoint Paul Dahlen to the Zoning Board of Appeals Associate seat.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the following donations: An anonymous donation in the amount of $25,000 routed through t...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: An anonymous donation in the amount of $25,000 routed through the Wildlands Trust to be put towards the purchase of the property at 83 Wapping Road. $500 donation to the Kingston Council on Aging to be used for boxed lunches from the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office”
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations: An anonymous donation in the amount of $25,000 routed through the Wildlands Trust to be put towards the purchase of the property at 83 Wapping Road. $500 donation to the Kingston Council on Aging to be used for boxed lunches from the Ply.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize Town Counsel to File Appeal on Plymouth ZBA Decision on Case Number ZBA-4198, 360 Che...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Town Counsel to File Appeal on Plymouth ZBA Decision on Case Number ZBA-4198, 360 Cherry Street.
The minutes give the count 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Town Counsel to File Appeal on Plymouth ZBA Decision on.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2026, May 19, 2026, and May 28, 2026.
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2026, May 19, 2026, and May 28, 2026.
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 Mr. Cunningham and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes of.” (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 4-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Pike an.” (Motion: Vaughn, 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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