The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on Nov. 25 to appoint Scott Lambiase, Abington’s current Town Manager, as Kingston’s next Administrator. Lambiase brings 18 years of municipal management experience, including nearly 15 years as Director of Inspectional Services in Duxbury.
The appointment follows a comprehensive search process in which the search committee unanimously recommended Lambiase. He emphasized his commitment to communication, transparency, and volunteer recruitment during his interview with the board. “One of the biggest things that I heard loud and clear in the past communities was that communication out of town hall and finding ways to engage the community is key and important,” he told selectmen.
Lambiase will need four weeks’ notice from Abington before starting in Kingston, meaning he could begin work before year’s end. George Samia will continue as Interim Town Administrator during the transition. The appointment is contingent on contract negotiations and background checks.