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August 12, 2026
7 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Kimberley A. Emberg, Carl L. Pike, Melissa Bateman, Sheila Vaughn, Joseph Cunningham Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Authorize the Town Clerk to post the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election Warrant.
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Clerk to post the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election Warrant.
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 Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Cummingham and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Clerk to post the Septem.” (Motion: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request to close West Avenue during the hours of 3pm-11pm with the following condit...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request to close West Avenue during the hours of 3pm-11pm with the following conditions: • Contact the Police Department for a Police Detail • Pick up the barricades from the Highway Department on Friday the 18th • Ensure that emergency vehicles must have access at all times • Notify all abutting neighbors of the road closure
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request to close West Avenue during the hours of 3pm-11pm with the following conditions: • Contact the Police Department for a Police Detail • Pick up the barricades from the Highway Department on Friday the 18th • Ensure that emergency vehicles must have access at all times • Notify a.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize Police Chief Holmes to advertise and appoint a full-time clinician on behalf of the b...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Police Chief Holmes to advertise and appoint a full-time clinician on behalf of 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 Mr. Cunningham and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Police Chief Holmes to advertise and appoint a.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Authorize Police Chief Holmes to appoint per diem clinicians whenever there are less than 2 ful...
I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Police Chief Holmes to appoint per diem clinicians whenever there are less than 2 full-time clinicians in the office on a temporary basis.
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize Police Chief Holmes to appoint per diem clinicians whenever there are less than 2 full-time cl.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) 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 licenses for Gears and Beers event for Forty Second Br...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor licenses for Gears and Beers event for Forty Second Brew Co for Friday, August 28th from 5-8pm and Saturday September 26th from 11-2pm at Jones River Storage, 26 Wapping Road contingent on receipt of liquor liability certificate.
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor licenses for Gears and Beers event for Forty Second Brew Co for Friday, August 28th from 5-8pm and Saturday September 26th from 11-2pm at Jones River Storage, 26 Wapping Road contingent.” (Motion: Pike, second: Cunningham) 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 the Kingston 300th Old Home Day for Forty ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor license for the Kingston 300th Old Home Day for Forty Second Brew Co for Saturday, 19, 2026 with a rain date of September 26th from 4-8pm contingent on receipt of liquor liability certificate.
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, by roll call VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a one-day liquor license for the Kingston 300th Old Home Day for Forty Second Brew Co for Saturday, 19, 2026 with a rain date of September 26th from 4-8pm contingent on.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) 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. Pike, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vo.” (Motion: Pike, 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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