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KingstonMA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$529,400 Typical home value $711,796 +3.6% yr/yr · +29.4% 5-yr
🗳️ How this town voted (54 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2024-11-05
John Deaton ✓ 4,731 · Elizabeth Ann Warren 3,846
U.S. House — 9th Congressional 2024-11-05
Bill Keating ✓ 4,345 · Dan Sullivan 4,084
State Senate — Plymouth and Barnstable 2024-11-05
Mathew J. Muratore ✓ 4,543 · Dylan A. Fernandes 3,709
State Representative — 12th Plymouth 2024-11-05
Kathleen R. Lanatra ✓ 4,697 · Eric J. Meschino 3,714
Register of Deeds — Plymouth 2024-11-05
John R. Buckley, Jr. ✓ 6,160
President 2024-11-05
Harris/ Walz ✓ 4,245 · Trump/ Vance 4,242 · Ayyadurai/ Ellis 52 · Oliver/ Ter Maat 41 · Stein/ Caballero-Roca 29 · De La Cruz/ Garcia 20
Governor's Council — 1st 2024-11-05
Joseph C. Ferreira ✓ 4,011 · Krysten Condon 3,789
Clerk of Courts — Plymouth County 2024-11-05
Robert Stanton Creedon, Jr ✓ 6,135
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 1,075
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
John Deaton ✓ 563 · Robert J. Antonellis 195 · Ian Cain 84
U.S. House — 9th Congressional 2024-09-03
Bill Keating ✓ 1,098
U.S. House — 9th Congressional 2024-09-03
Dan Sullivan ✓ 751
Upcoming
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board to hear two special-permit applications for non-conforming dwellings
The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings on August 5, 2026, to decide whether to grant special permits for two non-conforming residential properties. Both hearings concern existing structures that do not fully comply with current zoning rules.
- Special permit sought by New Orchard Realty at 17 Old Orchard Lane to raze and rebuild a non-conforming dwelling with a deck, Map 59 Lot 52
- Special permit sought by Diversified Funding Acquisition LLC at 149 Main St to convert a former hotel into multi-family housing, Map 57 Lot 26-1
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Zoning Board of Appeals
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 200 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Jeanne Dunn, Executive Secretary
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
For those who want to watch this meeting, it is being broadcast by the Local Seen on Comcast 9 or Verizon 42 and streamed on
YouTube at www.pactv.org/stream.
For anyone wishing to speak during the meeting, you are welcome to join us in person in room 200 or to join the Zoom call.
This meeting is being recorded by the Local Seen. Anyone intending to make an audio or video recording of this meeting should
notify the Chair.
AGENDA
7:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 200
APPOINTMENTS:
1. A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall, 26 Evergreen Street, Room 200 on Wednesday August
5th, 2026, at 7:05 PM. Applicant, New Orchard Realty, 17 Old Orchard Lane, Map 59
Lot 52 seeks a special permit to raze and rebuild on same footprint with deck to the home to a pre-
existing non-conforming dwelling. Proposed plan does not meet 4.2.A.4.A compliance Kingston By
Laws.
Paul Dahlen
Chairman
2.
A Publi …
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00
Planning
Town Offices, Kingston
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 11:30
Council on Aging
30 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Water Commissioners
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Selectmen
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
Wage & Personnel
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Health
26 Evergreen Street, Room 101, Kingston
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 19:00
Planning
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Water Commissioners
22 Elm Street, Kingston
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Health
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:45
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Water Commissioners
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 11:30
Council on Aging
30 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Selectmen
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:00
General
26 EVERGREEN ST, KINGSTON
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
Wage & Personnel
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Water Commissioners
22 Elm Street, Kingston
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Selectmen
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Assessors
26 evergreen St, Kingston
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 19:00
Planning
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:45
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Health
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
General
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Selectmen
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 11:30
Council on Aging
30 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Water Commissioners
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
Wage & Personnel
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Health
26 Evergreen Street, Room 101, Kingston
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 19:00
Planning
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Water Commissioners
22 Elm Street, Kingston
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Selectmen
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:45
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Health
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Water Commissioners
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Assessors
26 evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Selectmen
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 11:30
Council on Aging
30 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:00
Wage & Personnel
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Health
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 19:00
Planning
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Selectmen
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Health
26 Evergreen Street, Roo, Kingston
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:45
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 11:30
Council on Aging
30 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Water Commissioners
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Assessors
26 evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Selectmen
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Health
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:00
Wage & Personnel
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Selectmen
Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 19:00
Planning
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:45
Conservation Commission
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Health
26 Evergreen Street, Roo, Kingston
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 11:30
Council on Aging
30 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Assessors
26 evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Assessors
Town of Kingston, Kingston
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:00
Board of Selectmen
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 18:00
Wage & Personnel
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:00
Board of Health
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:45
Conservation Commission
Kingston Open Space Committee meets Aug 4 to review conservation projects
The Kingston Open Space Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2026, at 5:45 PM in Town House Room 203 and via Zoom. The session is procedural with no formal decisions; staff will provide updates on conservation projects and members will discuss ongoing work including the Henrich parking area, Tree Farm Landing cleanup, trail mapping, and scheduling future workdays.
- Henrich parking area RDA discussion
- Tree Farm Landing cleanup review
- Trail mapping and connectivity discussion
- Trail work inventory spreadsheet review
- Schedule workday planning
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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Open Space Committee
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 @ 5:45 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 203 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Matt Penella, Conservation Agent
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
For anyone wishing to speak during the meeting, you are welcome to join us in person in room 203 or to join the Zoom call.
This meeting is being recorded, anyone intending to make an audio or video recording of this meeting should notify the Chair.
AGENDA
5:45 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 101
UPDATES:
1. Staff updates on projects needing attention
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Henrich parking area RDA
2. Tree Farm Landing cleanup
3. Trail mapping and connectivity
4. Trail work inventory spreadsheet
5. Schedule workday
OPEN FORUM
MEETING MINUTES:
ADJOURN:
NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
1. September 1, 2026
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Health
Board of Health to review variance requests for Higgins Road and Forest Street
The Board of Health will consider variance requests for two properties and discuss public health matters. Topics include senior check-ins, nitrous oxide, and fines for housing and septic violations.
- Variance request for 52 Higgins Road
- Variance request for 24 Forest Street
- Discussion of fines for non-compliance and violations regarding housing and septic
- Discussion on posting food inspection reports via Public Records Requests
- Discussion of Council on Aging senior check-ins
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26 Evergreen Street, Room 101, Kingston
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Board of Health
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 101 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Lori Jones, Administrative Assistant
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
For anyone wishing to speak during the meeting, you are welcome to join us in person in room 101 or to join the Zoom call.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 101
VARIANCE REQUESTS:
1. 52 Higgins Road — Joe Webby of Webby Engineering
2. 24 Forest Street - Joe Webby of Webby Engineering
BILLS:
1. Review bills from July 29, 2026.
MEETING MINUTES:
1. Acceptance of meeting minutes from July 21, 2026.
HEALTH AGENT REPORT:
1. Joyce Krystofolski
DISCUSSIONS:
1. Council on Aging — Senior Check-ins — Joyce
2. Nitrous Oxide - Joyce
3. Posting availability of recent food inspection reports by Public Records Request - Joyce
4. Fines for Non-Compliance and Violations (housing, septic, etc) - Joyce
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS:
1. Battery Energy Storage (BSS) — Rosemary (will be added to agenda when ready to present)
NEW BUSINESS: RESERVED FOR MATTERS THE CHAIR DID NOT REASONABLY ANTICIPATE AT THE TIME OF P …
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Kingston Sewer Commission to review Miramar project contract and financials
The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss routine minutes, final water bills, and updates from the superintendent. The body will also review financials, the Miramar Project Contract, sludge and pump contracts, and leaching field updates.
- $406.60 Final Water Bill
- Miramar Project Contract
- Sludge and Pump Contract Updates
- CDM Contract
- Leaching Field Update
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Sewer Commission
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 @ 4:30 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 203 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Elaine Fiore - Sewer Commissioner
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
AGENDA
4:30 PM – CALL TO ORDER
MEETING MINUTES:
APPOINTMENTS:
COMMITTMENTS:
1. 27-03 $406.60 Final Water Bill
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Update From Superintendent
2. Financials/Revenue
3. Miramar Project Contract
4. Sludge and Pump Contract Updates
5. CDM Contract
6. Leaching Field Update
7. Staffing Updates/Concerns
ADJOURN:
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: AUGUST 18, 2026
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welcome to attend this in-person meeting or remotely. All Town Board and Commission meetings are required to provide remote
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Water Commissioners
Kingston Water Commissioners to review Water Superintendent job description and interim role
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss the job description for the Water Superintendent position and provide an update on the interim superintendent role. No meeting minutes are scheduled for approval. The public may attend in person or via Zoom.
- Review and discussion of Water Superintendent job description
- Update on interim superintendent position
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22 Elm Street, KINGSTON
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Board of Water Commissioners
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Water Dept Office - 22 Elm St, Michael J. MacPherson Meeting Room &
VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Stacey Smith, Office Administrator
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
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AGENDA
4:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT BILL SCHEDULES:
MEETING MINUTES:
1. No meeting minutes to approve
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Tina Calisto-Betti, HR Director
A. Review and discussion of job description for Water Superintendent
B. Update on interim superintendent position
NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
1. August 11, 2026 at 4pm
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Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Selectmen
Board of Selectmen to meet in executive session for litigation and bargaining
The Board of Selectmen will meet in executive session to discuss legal strategy and collective bargaining. The meeting is scheduled to recess to executive session and will not return to open session.
- Discussion of litigation strategy regarding Kingston v O'Donnell Family Trust
- Discussion of collective bargaining negotiations involving Police Unions
- Approval or release of executive session meeting minutes
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Board of Selectmen
DATE & TIME: Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 203 and ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Patricia Tucker, Assistant to the Town Administrator
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
AGENDA
4:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 203
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, TO NOT RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR THE PURPUSE OF:
1. Pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a
detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares, specifically regarding
pending litigation matters involving the Town:
Kingston v O'Donnell Family Trust
2. Pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting
may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares,
specifically collective bargaining negotiations involving Police Unions.
3. Approve and/or Release Executive Session Meeting Minutes
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Water Commissioners
Water board to discuss interim superintendent after resignation
The Board of Water Commissioners will vote on minutes, discuss the resignation of Superintendent Chris Veracka, and consider an interim superintendent and search for a permanent replacement. They will also receive engineering updates on the new well project and South Street Well cleaning.
- Vote to approve minutes of July 7, 2026
- Engineering updates on new well project and South Street Well cleaning
- Acceptance of Water Superintendent Chris Veracka's resignation effective July 31, 2026
- Discussion on interim superintendent and search process for permanent replacement
- Discussion on RFP process for new meter program
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22 Elm Street, Kingston
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Board of Water Commissioners
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Water Dept Office - 22 Elm St, Michael J. MacPherson Meeting Room &
VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Stacey Smith, Office Administrator
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
AGENDA
4:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT BILL SCHEDULES:
MEETING MINUTES:
1. Vote to approve the minutes of July 7, 2026
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Kristen Berger, Resilient CE RE: Engineering Updates
A. New well project update - Kleinfelder
75% design plans for pump station have been provided
B. Unaccounted for water compliance plan
C. South Street Well Cleaning - contracts executed, awaiting work to be scheduled
WATER SUPERINTENDENT DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE:
1. Acceptance of the resignation of Chris Veracka,Water Superintendent, effective July 31, 2026
2. Hydrant maintenance is ongoing
3. Members of the KWD crew attended the Plymouth County Water Works event on Wednesday and received TCH
credits for training.
4. Pump Operator position — update on applicants, if any
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion regarding an interim superintendent and search proc …
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00
Planning
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission to review wetland buffer projects and enforcement cases
The Conservation Commission will hear requests for permits and determinations related to construction, demolition, and tree removal within protected wetland buffer zones. The meeting includes continued discussions from prior dates, new applications for residential projects, and enforcement actions at multiple properties.
- 126 Ring Road: Certificate of Compliance for dual-use agriculture and solar array in cranberry bogs
- 5 Reed Street: Determination of Applicability to demolish and rebuild fire-damaged home with master bath addition
- 63 Christmas Tree Lane: Certificate of Compliance for single-family dwelling within 100-foot wetland buffer
- 74 Ring Road: Notice of Intent for septic system upgrade within 100-foot wetland buffer
- Drew and Seaver Avenues: Notice of Intent for stormwater improvements in coastal wetland buffer zones
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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Conservation Commission
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 200 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Matt Penella, Conservation Agent
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
For those who want to watch this meeting, it is being broadcast by the Local Seen on Comcast 9 or Verizon 42 and streamed on
YouTube at www.youtube.com/@kingstonmeetingsLS
For anyone wishing to speak during the meeting, you are welcome to join us in person in room 200 or to join the Zoom call.
This meeting is being recorded by the Local Seen. Anyone intending to make an audio or video recording of this meeting should
notify the Chair.
AGENDA
6:30 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 200
SIGNING DOCUMENTS:
1. Bills
• Bills as yet received.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. 126 Ring Road (Map 69, Lot 4-4 and Map 70, Lot 5-0) and 131 and 137 Ring Road (Map 69, Lots 1-0 and 4-0):
Requests for Certificate of Compliance for construction of a dual-use agriculture and solar array system within
existing cranberry bogs - continued from an earlier date.
2. 5 Reed Street (Map 16, Lot 5): Request for Determination of Applicabili …
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Water Commissioners
Board to discuss personnel matter in closed session
The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a meeting that immediately recesses into executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding Chris Veracka. The board will not return to open session after the executive session. No other business is scheduled.
- Executive session under unspecified provision to discuss reputation, character, or discipline of individual Chris Veracka
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22 Elm Street, KINGSTON
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Board of Water Commissioners
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Water Dept Office - 22 Elm St, Michael J. MacPherson Meeting Room &
VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Stacey Smith, Office Administrator
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
AGENDA
4:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, TO NOT RETURN TO OPEN SESSION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF:
1. Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(1)) - To discuss the reputation,
character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to
discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff
member or individual – Chris Veracka.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:
This meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the
public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting or remotely. All Town Board and Commission meetings are required to provide
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Health
Board of Health to discuss wind turbine shadow flicker regulation
The Kingston Board of Health will consider a new regulation on wind turbine shadow flicker, review fines for operating without a permit, and discuss fees for insufficient funds and risers added at time of pumping. The meeting also includes approval of June bills and minutes.
- Wind Turbine Shadow Flicker Regulation
- Fines for operating without a permit (2x permit fee or $500 septate/rubbish)
- Imposing fees for insufficient funds
- Risers added at time of pumping
- Battery Energy Storage (BSS) discussion
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26 Evergreen Street, Room 101, Kingston
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Board of Health
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 101 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Lori Jones, Administrative Assistant
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
For anyone wishing to speak during the meeting, you are welcome to join us in person in room 101 or to join the Zoom call.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 101
BILLS:
1. Review bills from June 2026.
MEETING MINUTES:
1. Acceptance of meeting minutes from June 1, 2026.
HEALTH AGENT REPORT:
1. Fines for operating without a permit (2x the permit fee or $500 septate/rubbish)
2. Wind Turbine Shadow Flicker Regulation
DISCUSSIONS:
1. Imposing fees for insufficient funds — Joyce
2. Risers added at time of pumping - Joyce
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS:
1. Battery Energy Storage (BSS) — Rosemary
NEW BUSINESS: RESERVED FOR MATTERS THE CHAIR DID NOT REASONABLY ANTICIPATE AT THE TIME OF POSTING.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
1. TBD
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
Wage & Personnel
Wage board to discuss Energy Manager stipend and bylaw amendments
The Wage and Personnel Board will discuss a stipend for the Energy Manager position for FY2027 and review several bylaw amendments for fall town meeting, including changes to the Local Inspector and Finance Director positions. The board will also receive a human resources update and consider a cost-of-living adjustment request from the Recreation Department.
- Stipend discussion for Energy Manager position for FY2027 with Melissa Russel, Scott Lambiase, and Carol McCoy
- Review of bylaw amendments: change to Local Inspector position, status of Flag Attendant, deletion of Finance Director--Town Accountant
- Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) request from Recreation Department for FY2027
- Board reorganization discussion
- Approval of minutes from June 15 and June 22, 2026
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Wage and Personnel
DATE & TIME: Monday, July 20, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 101 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Jennifer Scavone, Executive Secretary
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
AGENDA
6:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. This meeting is being recorded by Zoom. Anyone intending to make an audio or video recording of this meeting
should notify the Chair at this time.
2. Items may be taken out of order at the discretion of the Chair.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Melissa Russel, Facilities Assistant and Energy Manager, Scott Lambiase, Town Administrator, and Carol McCoy,
Finance Director -- Town Accountant, to discuss the stipend for the position of Energy Manager for FY2027
HUMAN RESOURCES UPDATE:
1. Update from Tina Betti, Human Resources Director
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
1. Review and discuss Bylaw amendments received for fall town meeting
A. Change to the position of Local Inspector
B. Status of Flag Attendant position
C. Deletion of Finance Director -- Town Accountant position
D. Previous request received from the Recreation Department regarding a cost-of-living adju …
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:00
General
Finance Committee to vote on additional line item transfer
The Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to discuss and vote on an additional Line Item Transfer Request. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- Joint meeting with Board of Selectmen to vote on an additional Line Item Transfer Request
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Finance Committee
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 200 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Rhonda Larson, Executive Secretary
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
This meeting is being recorded. Anyone intending to make an audio or video recording of this meeting should notify the Chair.
AGENDA
6:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 200
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Joint meeting with Board of Selectmen to vote on an additional Line Item Transfer Request
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welcome to attend this in-person meeting or remotely. All Town Board and Commission meetings are required to provide remote
participation. If there is a technical problem and remote participation cannot be provided, the meeting will end and be
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General
Kingston Board of Assessors to review June abatements and discuss reorganization
The Board of Assessors will meet to review and authorize June abatements, discuss and potentially vote on board reorganization, and review bills for payment. The meeting includes office updates and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Review and authorize June abatements
- Discuss and potentially vote on board reorganization
- Review bills for payment
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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Board of Assessors
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House - 26 Evergreen St. Room 203 & VIA Zoom
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Stephen J Dunn - Board of Assessors, Chair
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER
1. Open session
OFFICE UPDATES:
1. Maureen Clarke to provide office updates as needed.
BILLS:
1. Review bills for payment.
MEETING MINUTES:
1. Open session meeting minutes for review.
ABATEMENTS:
1. Board members to review and authorize June abatements.
REORGANIZATION OF BOARD:
1. Board members to discuss and potentially vote on reorganization.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
1. August 11, 2026
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Board of Assessors
Board of Assessors to review and authorize June abatements
The Board of Assessors will meet to review and authorize June abatements, discuss reorganization of the board, and handle routine business including bills and meeting minutes. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Review and authorize June abatements
- Discuss and potentially vote on board reorganization
- Review bills for payment
- Approve open session meeting minutes
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Board of Assessors
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House - 26 Evergreen St. Room 203 & VIA Zoom
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Stephen J Dunn - Board of Assessors, Chair
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER
1. Open session
OFFICE UPDATES:
1. Maureen Clarke to provide office updates as needed.
BILLS:
1. Review bills for payment.
MEETING MINUTES:
1. Open session meeting minutes for review.
ABATEMENTS:
1. Board members to review and authorize June abatements.
REORGANIZATION OF BOARD:
1. Board members to discuss and potentially vote on reorganization.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
1. August 11, 2026
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Board of Water Commissioners
22 Elm Street, Kingston
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 11:30
Council on Aging
30 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Assessors
Board of Assessors to review real estate exemption applications
The Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on real estate exemption applications and receive updates from the Appellate Tax Board. The meeting includes an executive session but no minutes to review.
- Review and decision on real estate exemption applications
- Appellate Tax Board updates from Maureen Clarke
- Executive session (no minutes to review)
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Board of Assessors
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House - 26 Evergreen St. Room 203
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Stephen J Dunn, Chair
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
AGENDA
5:30 PM – CALL TO ORDER
1. Executive Session
MEETING MINUTES:
1. There are no executive minutes to review for this meeting.
EXEMPTIONS:
1. Review and decision real estate exemption applications.
APPELLATE TAX BOARD (ATB) UPDATES:
1. Maureen Clarke to provide ATB updates as needed.
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Selectmen
Kingston Selectmen to vote on early voting for state primaries and multiple appointments
The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on July 14, 2026, to discuss and vote on several key items, including approval of early voting for the state primaries, appointments to town boards, and financial agreements. The meeting will also include updates from the Fire Chief, Conservation Department, and Town Administrator, along with the acceptance of donations and resignations.
- Vote to allow early voting for state primaries (Aug 22–28, 2026)
- Approval of one-day liquor license for Kingston Public Library Foundation and Forty Second Brew Co.
- Review and possible vote to accept Fire Chief
- Appointment of Election Officers (19 names listed)
- Acceptance of donation from Council on Aging (COA)
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Board of Selectmen
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 200 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Patricia Tucker, Assistant to the Town Administrator/BOS
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
For those who want to watch Open Session of this meeting, it is being broadcast by the Local Seen on Comcast 9 or Verizon 42 and
streamed on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@kingstonmeetingsLS
For anyone wishing to speak during the meeting, you are welcome to join us in person in room 200 or to join the Zoom call.
AGENDA
6:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 200
AGENDA ADDENDUM
1. July 14, 2026 Addendum
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. This meeting is being recorded by the Local Seen. Anyone intending to make an audio or video recording of this
meeting should notify the Chair at this time.
2. Financial Assistance Applications are available on the town’s website or by calling the Selectmen’s Office.
3. For anyone interested in volunteering, there are several vacancies on various committees and boards. To see a
complete list of the openings, please visit our website at kingstonma.gov.
4. Please check ou …
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 19:00
Planning
Town Offices, Kingston
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:30
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission to review wetland buffer zone work at two properties
The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two Requests for Determination of Applicability for work within the 100-foot buffer zone to inland wetlands: a storage building at 10 Innsbruck Lane and stormwater improvements at 53R Main Street. The board will also sign several previously voted documents and discuss enforcement cases.
- 10 Innsbruck Lane: Request for Determination of Applicability for storage building, grading, retaining walls, utilities within wetland buffer zone
- 53R Main Street: Request for Determination of Applicability for stormwater improvements, vegetation restoration, fence removal/installation within wetland buffer zone
- Signing of Determinations of Applicability and Certificates of Compliance for 1 North Street and 18 Old Mill Road
- Enforcement cases continued: 1 North Street, 44 Raboth Road, 19 Blair Drive, 10 Innsbruck Lane, 6 Prospect Street
- Bills include Strong Tree Engineering, Express Newspapers, MACC dues, LEC Environmental (box turtle surveys for Forge Pond fish passage), mileage reimbursement, Apex MS4 support
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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Conservation Commission
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 200 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Matt Penella, Conservation Agent
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
For those who want to watch this meeting, it is being broadcast by the Local Seen on Comcast 9 or Verizon 42 and streamed on
YouTube at www.youtube.com/@kingstonmeetingsLS
For anyone wishing to speak during the meeting, you are welcome to join us in person in room 200 or to join the Zoom call.
This meeting is being recorded by the Local Seen. Anyone intending to make an audio or video recording of this meeting should
notify the Chair.
AGENDA
6:30 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 200
SIGNING DOCUMENTS:
1. Determination of Applicability for 1 North Street (Map 39, Lot 23), as voted at the June 24, 2026 meeting.
2. Certificate of Compliance for 1 North Street (Map 39, Lot 23), as voted at the June 24, 2026 meeting.
3. Determination of Applicability for 18 OId Mill Road (Map 30, Lot 21), as voted at the June 24, 2026 meeting.
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 16:30
Wastewater/Sewer
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:30
General
Finance Committee to reorganize, review budget transfers
The Kingston Finance Committee will meet Tuesday to reorganize and consider line-item budget transfers. The committee also has a vacancy for a new member.
- Committee reorganization
- Line-item budget transfer requests
- Vacancies on Finance Committee, Capital Planning Committee, Community Preservation Committee, and Wage & Personnel Board
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Finance Committee
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 101 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Rhonda Larson, Executive Secretary
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
This meeting is being recorded. Anyone intending to make an audio or video recording of this meeting should notify the Chair.
AGENDA
6:30 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 101
1. The Finance Committee, Capital Planning Committee, Community Preservation Committee and Wage &
Personnel Board each have a vacancy. If a resident would like to volunteer please email
[email protected]
2. Public Comments
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Committee Reorganization
2. Line Item Transfer Requests
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Board of Water Commissioners
Water board to discuss drought declaration, hotel redevelopment, and well cleaning
The Board of Water Commissioners will vote on June 23 meeting minutes, hear a technical argument about a 12-inch water main at 113 Wapping Rd, and receive engineering updates on South Street Well cleaning and a new well project. They will also discuss a Level 2 drought declaration and a proposal to redevelop the Baymont Hotel at 149 Main St into housing.
- Bob Rego, River Hawk Environmental, on 113 Wapping Rd water main size
- South Street Well cleaning contract update
- New Well Project update
- Water meter conversion discussion
- Level 2 drought declaration and water restriction changes
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✓ Decided: Water Board approves 8-inch water main for 113 Wapping Road development
The Board of Water Commissioners approved a request to use an 8-inch water main instead of a 12-inch main for a specific development at 113 Wapping Road. The board also reviewed updates on well cleaning, a new well project, and water meter conversion procurement. No changes were made to current water restrictions despite a Level 2 drought notice.
- Approved use of 8-inch water main at 113 Wapping Road (3-0-0)
- Approved minutes of June 23, 2026 (3-0-0)
- Decided to hold off on changing water restrictions to handheld watering only
- Scheduled next meeting for July 28, 2026
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Board of Water Commissioners
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Water Dept Office - 22 Elm St, Michael J. MacPherson Meeting Room &
VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Stacey Smith, Office Administrator
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
AGENDA
4:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT BILL SCHEDULES:
MEETING MINUTES:
1. Vote to approve the minutes of June 23, 2026
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Bob Rego, River Hawk Environmental RE: 113 Wapping Rd - technical argument against using 12-inch water
main
2. Kristen Berger, Resilient CE Re: Engineering Updates
A. South Street Well Cleaning - update on status of contract
B. New Well Project update
C. Unaccounted for water compliance plan
WATER SUPERINTENDENT DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE:
1. Update and discussion on water meter conversion
2. Pump Operator position has been posted internally.
3. Review final draft of ACO
4. Chemical contracts are in process of being finalized.
5. KWD crews continue to mitigate leaks.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review and discuss the current water restriction and change necessary due to the recent drought declaration by
DCR Offic …
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
OPEN SESSION
WATER DEPT OFFICE - 22 ELM ST, MICHAEL J.
MACPHERSON MEETING ROOM & VIA ZOOM
JULY 7, 2026
4:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert Erlandsen called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.
In attendance were Vice Chairman Richard W. Loring Jr., Commissioner Robert R. Kostka, Superintendent Christopher
Veracka and Clerk Stacey Smith
Attending via ZOOM was Kristen Berger of Resilient CE.
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT BILL SCHEDULES:
MEETING MINUTES:
VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 2026
Vice Chairman Loring made a motion to approve the minutes of June 23, 2026. Commissioner Kostka seconded the
motion, and it was voted unanimously (3-0-0).
APPOINTMENTS:
BOB REGO, RIVER HAWK ENVIRONMENTAL RE: 113 WAPPING RD - TECHNICAL ARGUMENT AGAINST USING 12-INCH
WATER MAIN
Resident Mark Guidoboni entered the meeting at 4:02pm.
Bob Rego of Riverhawk Engineering and Glenn Priolo of 113 Wapping Road presented before the board. Mr. Rego stated
the last conversation with the Board was regarding a flow test that needed to be done on the property. That flow test
has been completed. The results showed there is more than sufficient water supply to the development to support an 8-
inch main over the 12-inch requested by the board. Mr. Rego wanted to present his argument in support of the 8-inch
main. Currently, he said there is a 10-inch main on Wapping Road. The furthest connection points are 220 feet apart,
resulting in …
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 17:45
Conservation Commission
Open Space Committee to discuss Henrich parking area RDA and trail projects
The Open Space Committee will meet to discuss staff updates on projects needing attention and consider action items including a Henrich parking area RDA, Tree Farm Landing cleanup, trail mapping and connectivity, a trail work inventory spreadsheet, and scheduling a workday. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Henrich parking area RDA
- Tree Farm Landing cleanup
- Trail mapping and connectivity
- Trail work inventory spreadsheet
- Schedule workday
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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Open Space Committee
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @ 5:45 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 203 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Matt Penella, Conservation Agent
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
For anyone wishing to speak during the meeting, you are welcome to join us in person in room 203 or to join the Zoom call.
This meeting is being recorded, anyone intending to make an audio or video recording of this meeting should notify the Chair.
AGENDA
5:45 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 203
UPDATES:
1. Staff updates on projects needing attention
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Henrich parking area RDA
2. Tree Farm Landing cleanup
3. Trail mapping and connectivity
4. Trail work inventory spreadsheet
5. Schedule workday
OPEN FORUM
MEETING MINUTES:
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Health
26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 16:00
Wastewater/Sewer
Sewer Commission to vote on CDM Smith contract for Miramar design services
The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet on July 1, 2026, to discuss and vote on a contract with CDM Smith for Miramar design services. An update on the Environmental Plan contract with CDM Smith will also be provided. The meeting is open to the public in-person or via Zoom.
- Vote to approve and authorize Superintendent to sign CDM Smith Miramar Design Services contract
- CDM Smith Environmental Plan contract update
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Sewer Commission
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 101 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Elaine Fiore - Sewer Commissioner
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
AGENDA
4:00 PM – CALL TO ORDER
MEETING MINUTES:
APPOINTMENTS:
COMMITTMENTS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. CDM Smith Miramar Design Services -vote to approve and give the Superintendent the authority
to sign the contract
2. CDM Smith Environmental Plan contract update
ADJOURN:
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Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission to hear stormwater, vegetation, and fence work at 53R Main Street
The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a new house at 18 Smith's Lane, continued from an earlier date. Action items include requests for determinations of applicability and certificates of compliance for properties on Main Street, North Street, Old Mill Road, and Ring Road. The commission will also sign orders of conditions for Baker Avenue and review enforcement cases and meeting minutes.
- 53R Main Street: Request for Determination of Applicability for stormwater improvements, vegetation restoration, and fence installation within the 100-foot buffer zone to inland wetlands.
- 1 North Street: Two requests — replacement of non-native bushes with native bushes within coastal buffer zones, and a Certificate of Compliance for a raze and rebuild of a single-family dwelling.
- 18 Old Mill Road: Continued requests for Certificate of Compliance for additions and garage, and a Determination of Applicability for a shed within buffer zones.
- 126 Ring Road and 131/137 Ring Road: Continued requests for Certificate of Compliance for a dual-use agriculture and solar array system within existing cranberry bogs.
- 18 Smith's Lane: Continued public hearing on a Notice of Intent for construction of a single-family house and utilities within buffer zones.
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TOWN OF KINGSTON
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD: Conservation Commission
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 200 & VIA ZOOM
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Matt Penella, Conservation Agent
This meeting notice is being posted on the Official Town House Bulletin Board, pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 20.
Said notice and agenda must be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at least 48 HOURS prior to such meeting. Such filing and
posting shall be the responsibility of the officer calling such meeting.
For those who want to watch this meeting, it is being broadcast by the Local Seen on Comcast 9 or Verizon 42 and streamed on
YouTube at www.youtube.com/@kingstonmeetingsLS
For anyone wishing to speak during the meeting, you are welcome to join us in person in room 200 or to join the Zoom call.
This meeting is being recorded by the Local Seen. Anyone intending to make an audio or video recording of this meeting should
notify the Chair.
AGENDA
6:30 PM – CALL TO ORDER – ROOM 200
SIGNING DOCUMENTS:
1. Orders of Conditions for Baker Avenue (Map 58, Lot 92-6), as voted at the June 10, 2026 meeting.
2. Bills:
• Apex (formerly Environmental Partners Group, LLC) invoice for Year 8 MS4 Support.
• W. B. Mason invoice for office supplies.
• Other bills as yet received.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. 53R Main Street (Map 59, Lot 54): Request for Determination of Applicability for stormwater improvements,
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| $2.7M | CATON CONNECTOR CORPORATION Department of Defense · CABLE ASSEMBLIES |
| $814,160 | CATON CONNECTOR CORPORATION Department of Defense · CABLE ASSEMBLY,AIRC |
| $206,611 | R.S. MEANS COMPANY LLC Department of Homeland Security · ASSISTANCE TO DISASTER VICTIMS IN PRESIDENTIAL DECLARED DISASTER AREAS |
| $149,000 | CATON CONNECTOR CORPORATION Department of Defense · CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC |
| $112,012 | CATON CONNECTOR CORPORATION Department of Defense · 8509317583!CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC |
| $66,725 | PRO MAINTENANCE Department of Commerce · JANITORIAL SERVICES |
| $35,508 | CATON CONNECTOR CORPORATION Department of Defense · MAJOR REPAIR CATON |
| $32,347 | CATON CONNECTOR CORPORATION Department of Defense · NEW MANUFACTURE OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES, CONDUITS, CONNECTORS AND ASSOC |
| $4,075 | CATON CONNECTOR CORPORATION Department of Defense · HIGH VOLTAGE WIRE CABLE ASSY |
| $3,956 | CATON CONNECTOR CORPORATION Department of Defense · NEW MANUFACTURE OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES, CONDUITS, CONNECTORS, AND ASSO |
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Adults with low literacy14.1% (low numeracy 22% · 2017)
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