Kingston Board of Selectmen Considers Appointing Rather Than Electing Town Clerk

Change would require town meeting approval and special legislation, with current elected town clerk supporting the shift to ensure qualified candidates fill the role.

KINGSTON - July 29 - The Kingston Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to include a warrant article on the fall 2025 town meeting agenda that would change the town clerk position from elected to appointed.

The proposal aims to ensure qualified candidates fill the specialized role, similar to the change made to the treasurer-collector position. Town Administrator…