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Kingston Former Selectman

Eric J. Crone

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

33 of 38meetings attended (87%) · whole board 92%
279votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
5no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
3 of 17split votes where Crone was in the minority (18%) · whole board 29%
0abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Crone voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Crone as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 33 of 38 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (38)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

May 11Favorable action on Article 22 CPC Article as presented…Motion: I move favorable action on Article 22 CPC Article as presented…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Crone: Yes

May 11, 2024: Favorable action on Article 22 CPC Article as presented in the warrant

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move favorable action on Article 22 CPC Article as presented in the warrant.

Voted: Yes

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, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move favorable action on Article 2.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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May 7Declare May 18, 2024, through May 24, 2024, as…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 18, 2024,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Crone: Yes

May 7, 2024: Declare May 18, 2024, through May 24, 2024, as National Safe Boating Week.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 18, 2024, through May 24, 2024, as National Safe Boating Week.

Voted: Yes

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. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 18, 2024, thr.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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May 7Declare May 19, 2024, through May 25, 2024, as…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 19, 2024,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Crone: Yes

May 7, 2024: Declare May 19, 2024, through May 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week and thank the employe...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 19, 2024, through May 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week and thank the employees of Streets, Trees, and Parks, Water Department and Wastewater Department for their dedication to the Town.

Voted: Yes

The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 19, 2024, through May 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week and thank the employees of Streets, Trees, and Parks, Water Department and Wastew.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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May 7Declare May 15, 2024, through May 21, 2024, as…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 15, 2024,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Crone: Yes

May 7, 2024: Declare May 15, 2024, through May 21, 2024, as National Police Week.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 15, 2024, through May 21, 2024, as National Police Week.

Voted: Yes

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. Bouchard and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to declare May 15, 202.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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May 7Approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Verizon…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Crone: Yes

May 7, 2024: Approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Ene...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, to install one (1) JO mid-span pole 119/1.5 on the northerly side of Maple Street. The new location being approximately one hundred sixty (160) feet west of the centerline of Landing Road; and is approximately sixty-four (64) feet westerly of existing pole 119/1; and is approximately sixty-four (64) feet easterly of existing pole 119/2. Contingent upon on the removal of the double poles on Main Street from Cumberland Farms intersection going south prior to May 25th and contingent on final approval from Streets, Trees and Parks Superintendent

Voted: Yes

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. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, to install one (1) JO mid-span pole 119/1.5 on the northerly side of Maple Street. The new location being approximately one hundred sixty (160) feet west of the centerline of Landing Road; and is approximately sixty-four (64) feet westerly of existing pole 119/1; and is approximately sixty-four (64) feet easterly of existing pole 119/2. Contingent upon on the removal of the double poles on Main Street from Cumberland Farms intersection going south prior to May 25th and contingent on final approval fro.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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May 7Approve the common victualler license for St. Mary &…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the common victualler license…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Crone: Yes

May 7, 2024: Approve the common victualler license for St. Mary & St. Moses Inc. dba Sawtelle’s Pizza effect...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen approve the common victualler license for St. Mary & St. Moses Inc. dba Sawtelle’s Pizza effective immediately through December 31, 2024, upon final inspection of the Health Agent.

Voted: Yes

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 Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the common victualler license for St. Mary & St. Moses Inc. dba Sawtelle’s Pizza effective immediately through December 31, 2.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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May 7Approve the request from Micheale Snowdale dba Stellwagen Beer…Motion: I move to approve the request from Micheale Snowdale dba Stellwagen…Passed 4–0 · Crone: Not recorded

May 7, 2024: Approve the request from Micheale Snowdale dba Stellwagen Beer Co for One Day Beer an

ApprovePassed · 4–0

I move to approve the request from Micheale Snowdale dba Stellwagen Beer Co for One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for a Food Truck and Artisan Fest on May 18, 2024, at Kingston Collection from 9:00am – 3:00pm.

The minutes give only the count. Count totals 4 but 5 members are on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Alcombright, and a 4-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the request from Micheale Snowdale dba Stellwagen Beer Co for One Day Beer and Wine Liquor License for a Food Truck and Artisan Fest on May 18, 202.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright)

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May 7Approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen approve and authorize the Town…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Crone: Yes

May 7, 2024: Approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Sat...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024, as presented by the Town Clerk

Voted: Yes

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. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve and authorize the Town Clerk to post the Annual Town Election Warrant scheduled for Satur.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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May 7Approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Troop…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Crone: Yes

May 7, 2024: Approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,830 from the William H. Willi...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,830 from the William H. Willis Charity Fund for 4 Camperships for the BSA Summer Camp, the disbursement to be made to Troop 49.

Voted: Yes

The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bouchard, seconded by Mr. Crone, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Troop 49 for funding in the amount of $1,830 from the William H. Willis Charity Fund for 4 Camperships for the BSA Summer Cam.” (Motion: Bouchard, second: Crone) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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May 7(reappoint/not reappoint) John Bartlett and Todd Hamblin to the…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen (reappoint/not reappoint) John Bartlett and…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Crone: Yes

May 7, 2024: (reappoint/not reappoint) John Bartlett and Todd Hamblin to the Memorial Day Parade Committee t...

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

I move the Board of Selectmen (reappoint/not reappoint) John Bartlett and Todd Hamblin to the Memorial Day Parade Committee through June 30, 2024.

Voted: Yes

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 Mr. Alcombright, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen (reappoint/not reappoint) John Bartlett and Todd Hamblin to the Memor.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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Votes with no disagreement (2)

    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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