Kingston public meetings in 2022

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to discuss wetland-related projects and enforcement actions. Three public hearings on residential projects near wetlands have been continued to January 11, 2023. The meeting also includes signing documents, action items, and updates.

• Bill for Gatehouse Media for Elm St BMP/Jones River Restoration Bids
• 64-70 Summer St Order of Conditions
• 93 Main St RDA
• 164 Pembroke St enforcement
• Public hearings on 8 Smelt Pond Road, 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street, and 23 Spruce Street (continued to Jan 11)

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with special conditions for the rain garden project at 93 Main St, requiring annual photo submissions for three years and a native species substitution. All three public hearings (8 Smelt Pond Road, 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street, and 23 Spruce Street) were continued to January 11, 2023. The enforcement matter at 164 Pembroke St was also continued to the next meeting.

• Issued Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for 93 Main St with special conditions (4-0)
• Continued enforcement matter at 164 Pembroke St to next meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 10/26/2022 meeting (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 8 Smelt Pond Road to January 11, 2023 (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street to January 11, 2023 (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 23 Spruce Street to January 11, 2023 (4-0)
• Signed bill for Gatehouse Media for Elm St BMP/Jones River Habitat Restoration project bids
• Signed previously approved Orders of Conditions for 64-70 Summer St

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to review and approve its 2022 annual report and discuss the need for a third member. The board will also review and approve the formatting for meeting minutes and set the agenda for the next meeting on January 16, 2023.

• Review and approve the annual report for 2022
• Review and approve the formatting for the minutes
• Discuss date/agenda for January 16, 2023 meeting
• Recess to executive session to discuss Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study for non-union personnel negotiations

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board unanimously approved its 2022 annual report with corrections. The board also rescheduled its January 16, 2023 meeting to January 17 due to the holiday, and discussed a reclassification request from the Sewer Commission chair. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 annual report with corrections (unanimous)
• Rescheduled January 16, 2023 meeting to January 17, 2023
• Recessed to executive session to discuss classification and compensation study (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the date of the Annual Town Election. The meeting also includes a Town Administrator's report and an open forum.

• Reconsideration of Date for Annual Town Election

The Board of Selectmen reconsidered its earlier vote on the 2023 Annual Town Election date and, following discussion with the Town Clerk, voted 3-2 to set the election for Saturday, April 22, 2023, as recommended by the Clerk's office. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Set Annual Town Election for Saturday, April 22, 2023 (3-2, roll call)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

General

The Kingston Board of Health will hold a regular meeting at Town House, 26 Evergreen St., Room 101, and via Zoom. The board will review bills paid, meeting minutes, and reports from the health agent and nurse, then continue discussing the public health nurse job description.

The Kingston Board of Health voted to extend Health Agent Paula Rossi-Clapp's probationary period by six months, hire Leanne McGuinness as Public Health Nurse for the Excellence Grant, and hire Patrick McGettrick as Food Inspector for the Plymouth County Excellence Grant. The board also accepted the November 21, 2022 minutes and discussed emergency response team structure and the plastic bag ban.

• Accepted November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Extended Health Agent probationary period by 6 months (5-0)
• Hired Leanne McGuinness as Public Health Nurse for the Excellence Grant (5-0)
• Hired Patrick McGettrick as Food Inspector for the Plymouth County Excellence Grant (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:12 pm (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to review public hearings for wetland projects, handle billing items, and discuss enforcement actions. The agenda includes notices of intent for properties on Smelt Pond Road, Spruce Street, and Summer Street, plus updates on Kingston Wetland Protection Regulations.

• Notice of Intent for 8 Smelt Pond Road single-family dwelling addition
• Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street
• Notice of Intent for 23 Spruce Street to raze and rebuild a single-family dwelling
• Notice of Intent for 64-70 Summer St for parking lot and stormwater improvements
• Updates on Kingston Wetland Protection Regulations (KWPR)

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved updates to the Kingston Wetland Protection Regulations and issued an Order of Conditions for 64-70 Summer St. It also appointed Commissioner Artiano to the MBTA ZBA Taskforce, supported three Community Preservation Committee applications, and continued several public hearings to December 28, 2022. Two grant applications were denied by MassWildlife and NOAA.

• Approved Kingston Wetland Protection Regulations updates (6-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 64-70 Summer St with special conditions (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Artiano to MBTA ZBA Taskforce (6-0)
• Approved and supported CPC applications for Tripphammer Park, MassDOT parcel, and Calista Farm (6-0)
• Issued partial Certificate of Completion for 17 Wapping Rd (5-0-1, Dot abstained)
• Continued enforcement matter at 164 Pembroke St to Dec 28 (6-0)
• Continued public hearings for 8 Smelt Pond Rd, 33 Cushman Dr, and 23 Spruce St to Dec 28 (6-0 each)
• Approved minutes of 10/12/2022 (4-0-2)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review reports and discuss several operational items. The agenda includes a review of the first four months of the FY23 budget and a discussion on liability waivers for activities.

• Budget review for the first 4 months of FY23
• Liability waiver for activities
• Discussion on GATRA changes
• Flu shot urgency

The Kingston Council on Aging voted to support Director Marybeth Lawton's request to change Gatra van driver availability from Tuesday nights to Friday afternoons until 4:30 PM. The board also discussed a proposed dog policy for the senior center, with suggestions from Animal Control Officer Joanne Boudreau, and agreed to review by-law revisions at the January meeting. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion to support changing Gatra van hours from Tuesday nights to Friday afternoons (all in favor)
• Accepted November Secretary's report (all in favor)
• Discussed dog policy suggestions; no formal action taken
• Agreed to review by-law revisions at January meeting

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to handle routine administrative tasks including reviewing office bills for payment, authorizing motor vehicle and boat excise commitments, and deciding on November abatements. The board will also review requests for overlay release and Chapter Land applications.

• Review and authorize office bills for payment
• Review and authorize Motor Vehicle and Boat excise commitments
• Review and authorize November Abatements
• Review and decide request for overlay release
• Review and decide Chapter Land applications

The Board approved three proposed articles for Town Meeting regarding senior and veteran property tax exemptions and deferrals. The Board also authorized several bills and the abatement of uncollectible taxes.

• Approved proposed Town Meeting article to increase Property Tax Exemption for Seniors & Veterans
• Approved proposed Town Meeting article to reduce Interest Rate on Senior Property Tax Deferrals
• Approved proposed Town Meeting article to increase Gross Receipts for Senior Tax Deferrals
• Authorized $991.48 in bills for travel, mapping, and conference fees
• Authorized abatement of uncollectible taxes for four personal property bills totaling $484.01
• Approved February and March 2023 monthly abatement reports
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Signed 2022 Commitment 8 and 2023 Commitment 2 motor vehicle commitments

General

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss exemptions under state law, with the contents of the discussion not being public record. The board will also review minutes from a previous executive session. This is a procedural meeting focused on non-public matters.

• Executive session to discuss exemptions pursuant to M.G.L. c30A, section 21 (a) (7) and M.G.L. c59, section 60
• Review of November 8, 2022 executive session minutes

The Board of Assessors approved a $100,000 overlay release, signed motor vehicle and boat excise commitments, and approved November abatements. They also approved 16 Chapter Land 61A applications, denied 4, and approved 1 Chapter Land 61B application. In executive session, they approved multiple veteran and senior exemptions and denied one senior exemption.

• Approved $100,000 overlay release (3-0)
• Approved 16 Chapter Land 61A applications (3-0)
• Denied 4 Chapter Land 61A applications (3-0)
• Approved 1 Chapter Land 61B application (3-0)
• Approved 8 veteran 22a exemptions (3-0)
• Approved 2 veteran 22E exemptions (3-0)
• Approved 7 senior 17D exemptions (3-0)
• Denied 1 senior 17D exemption (3-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the proposed FY24 budget and may vote to recommend it to the Finance Committee. The board will also consider fee changes for mattress disposal and authorize a police promotional process.

• Possible vote to recommend FY24 Budget to Finance Committee
• Approval of increase to mattress disposable rates
• Authorization of a Police Promotional Process
• Establishment of Annual Town Election Date as April 22, 2022
• Establishment of Annual Town Meeting Date as May 6, 2022

The Board of Selectmen approved the FY24 budget of $51,781,012, which includes funding for four additional firefighters, by a 5-0 vote. A separate motion to add a police officer was rejected (2-3). The board also approved a mattress disposal fee increase to $45 per item, authorized a police promotional process, and made several appointments and donations.

• Approved FY24 budget of $51,781,012 with 4 additional firefighters (5-0)
• Rejected adding a police officer to FY24 budget (2-3)
• Approved mattress disposal fee increase to $45 per item effective Jan 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized police promotional process for 2 lieutenant and 2 sergeant positions (5-0)
• Appointed Patricia Waitkevich, Andrea Cunningham, and Jennifer Ering to administrative positions (5-0 each)
• Accepted donations to Veteran's Department totaling $3,944 plus turkeys (5-0)
• Approved annual license renewals (4-0-1, Kramer abstained)
• Set 2023 Annual Town Election for April 29, 2023, with backup April 22 (4-1)

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss the format of its meeting minutes and schedule its next meeting. The board also needs a third member to be appointed by the Finance Committee. The meeting will include an executive session to discuss a compensation study for non-union personnel negotiations.

• Discuss format of minutes using draft minutes for September 19, 2022
• Discuss date/agenda for December 19, 2022
• Seek third member appointment by Finance Committee
• Executive session to discuss Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study for non-union personnel negotiations

The Wage and Personnel Board met with only two members present and took no substantive votes. They discussed the format of future minutes and scheduled their next meeting for December 19, 2022. The board unanimously voted to recess to executive session to discuss the classification and compensation study in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, and did not return to open session.

• Voted unanimously to recess to executive session for non-union personnel negotiations (2-0)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for December 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

General

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will convene a regular meeting at Town House, Room 203. The only listed agenda item is a recess to executive session for contract negotiations with non-union personnel.

The Board of Selectmen met in executive session on December 8, 2022, and did not return to open session. The sole purpose was to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Recessed to executive session for non-union personnel negotiations (unanimous)

General

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with no formal decisions listed. The only substantive item is a discussion of the Town Administrator’s proposed FY24 budget. The meeting will be held in person at Town House Room 200 and streamed via Zoom.

The Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee discussed the proposed FY24 budget, including department-specific requests and staffing needs. No final vote was taken on the budget; a follow-up discussion was scheduled for the next meeting.

• Opened Finance Committee meeting (4-0-0)
• Adjourned Finance Committee meeting (4-0-0)
• Adjourned to Executive Session for non-union personnel negotiations (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will continue a public hearing regarding a proposal for two new apartment buildings. The board will also review an application for an alternate member to the ZBA.

• Public hearing for 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. regarding two new 6-unit apartment buildings
• Review of application for ZBA alternate member

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals continued the public hearing for a special permit and variance application at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. to January 18, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The applicant seeks to construct two new 6-unit apartment buildings (24 units total) and modify the existing site plan. The board voted 5-0 to continue the hearing after discussing concerns about impervious surface, snow removal, parking, and abutter communications. No final decision was made on the application.

• Continued public hearing for 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. to Jan. 18, 2023, 7:00 PM (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. (5-0)
• Opened ZBA meeting at 7:08 PM (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 PM (5-0)

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to approve minutes and bills, receive reports from the health agent and nurse, and continue a discussion on the Public Health Nurse job description. The meeting is largely routine, with the main substantive item being the ongoing job description discussion.

• Continuation of discussion on Public Health Nurse Job Description
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2022
• Bills paid 11/18/2022
• Health Agent report by Paula Rossi-Clapp
• Nurse's report by Leanne McGuinness

General

The Planning Board will discuss zoning topics for the May Town Meeting and a letter of support for the Veteran's Memorial. The board will also appoint a member to the MBTA Implementation Task Force.

• Review of preliminary zoning topics for May Town Meeting
• Letter of Support Request for Veteran's Memorial
• Appointment of member for MBTA Implementation Task Force
• Establishment of 2023 Meeting Schedule

The Kingston Planning Board voted 3-0 to support a letter of support for the proposed Veteran's Memorial, which will be submitted to the Community Preservation Committee for funding. The board also appointed David Gavigan as its delegate to the Selectmen's proposed MBTA Zoning Implementation Task Force. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural approvals of prior minutes and discussions of potential future zoning changes.

• Approved letter of support for Veteran's Memorial (3-0)
• Appointed David Gavigan to MBTA Zoning Implementation Task Force (3-0)
• Accepted April 11, May 9, and September 26 minutes (3-0 each)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the Town Administrator's FY24 budget presentation, consider creating a Kingston's 300th Committee, and review appointments. The board will also address town property matters, including a property naming policy and declaring a Fire Department Crown Victoria as surplus.

• Presentation of Town Administrator FY24 Budget
• Request to Create Kingston's 300th Committee
• Request to Deem Town Property as Surplus - Fire Department Crown Victoria
• Appointment of Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector
• Discussion of Adopting Town Property Naming Policy

The Board of Selectmen approved the disclosure for Scott DeSantis, a Board of Assessors member, to perform consulting work for the Town, with a 4-1 vote (Chairman Emberg opposed). They also created the Kingston 300th Committee, appointed Donald Alcombright as the Board's representative, and approved several other items including a financial assistance grant, a new hire, and a surplus vehicle sale.

• Approved special municipal employee disclosure for Scott DeSantis (4-1)
• Created Kingston 300th Committee and appointed Donald Alcombright (5-0)
• Approved COA Community Compact Grant application for needs assessment (5-0)
• Appointed George Greenwood as Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector (5-0)
• Declared 2011 Ford Crown Victoria surplus for sale (5-0)
• Approved $1,600 financial assistance from Wadsworth Charity Fund (5-0)
• Appointed Timothy Bates as CDL/Laborer (5-0)
• Approved annual license renewal for Center Repair and Machine Co (5-0)

General

The Kingston Council on Aging will hold a meeting at the Town House on November 29, 2022, featuring a joint session with the Board of Selectmen. The agenda consists of standard administrative items and a discussion on the University of Massachusetts Boston - Age and Dementia Initiative in Kingston.

• Joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to discuss the University of Massachusetts Boston - Age and Dementia Initiative in Kingston.

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will review updates for the Fred D. Svenson, Jr. Water Treatment Facility and discuss FY24 budget priorities. The board will also address a 40B proposal and a tax abatement request.

• Appointments of Mike Ohl and Kristen Berger for Fred D. Svenson, Jr. Water Treatment Facility updates
• Proposed 40B at 113-117 Wapping Road, Priolo Wapping Realty, LLC
• Abatement request for 4 Howland's Lane
• FY24 budget discussion on capital planning and special articles
• Revised plan review for 1 Tremont St & 163 Summer St by STS Properties

The Board approved sending a response letter to Selectman Don Alcombright regarding concerns raised about the treatment plant dedication, and unanimously voted to abate a $2,920.50 water bill for a property the town owned but was billed to the Hillside Social Club. They also discussed funding for the Main St Water Main Project and other capital projects, but took no formal votes on those items.

• Approved sending response letter to Selectman Alcombright (3-0)
• Abated $2,920.50 water bill for 4 Howland's Lane (3-0)
• Tabled approval of November 8, 2022 minutes
• Agreed to communicate with Kelleher estate every other week
• Chairman Loring volunteered as water rep to MBTA Zoning Task Force

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the current fee schedule for 2023 and the FY24 meeting schedule. The session includes reports from the health agent, nurse, and Healthy Kingston.

• Review of current fee schedule for 2023
• Review of FY24 meeting schedule

The Kingston Board of Health voted to maintain the current fee schedule for FY24, with no changes. The board also accepted the November 7, 2022 minutes as corrected, and discussed several operational issues, including the public health nurse's hours and reporting structure, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved minutes of November 7, 2022 as corrected (5-0-0)
• Approved maintaining current fee schedule for FY24 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will discuss and possibly act on schedule changes to Schedule C-3 resulting from the minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2023. They will also review a posting for a board vacancy, discuss minutes format, and plan the next meeting. The board will enter executive session to discuss the Classification and Compensation Study for non-union personnel negotiations.

• Review schedule changes to Schedule C-3 due to minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2023
• Review posting for Board vacancy for website News Flash section
• Discuss format of minutes using draft minutes for September 19, 2022
• Executive session to discuss Classification and Compensation Study for non-union personnel negotiations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on a final decision regarding an appeal by Mary and Shawn O'Donnell, Trustees of the O'Donnell Family Trust, of a cease and desist order from the Building Commissioner about commercial fill importation to 48 Marion Drive. A public hearing for a special permit to build two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. is on the agenda but will not be discussed, as it was continued at the applicant's request. The board will also approve meeting minutes.

• Vote on final decision for O'Donnell appeal of cease and desist order, 48 Marion Drive (Parcel No. 75-38)
• Public hearing continued for special permit, waivers, and variance for two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St.
• Site plan by Grady Consulting, LLC
• Meeting minutes to be approved

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-0 to continue the public hearing for a special permit and variances to build two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. to December 7, 2022. The board also voted 4-0 to approve the final written decision regarding the O'Donnell Family Trust's appeal of a cease and desist order for commercial fill importation at 48 Marion Drive. Minutes from several prior meetings were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM.

• Continued hearing for 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. apartment proposal to Dec. 7, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved final decision on 48 Marion Drive cease and desist appeal (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from Sept. 7, Sept. 21, and Nov. 2, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review department head comments on a 40B housing submission for 113-117 Wapping Road, consider forming an MBTA Community Zoning Implementation Task Force, and vote on a one-day liquor license for a Crossfit competition. The board will also accept a donation to veterans and hear the town administrator's report.

• Review of Department Head Comments on 113-117 Wapping Road 40B Submission
• Approval of a One Day Liquor License for Crossfit Competition on November 20, 2022 from 11am-5pm at Crossfit Takeoff
• Consideration of MBTA Community Zoning Implementation Task Force
• Acceptance of Donation to Veterans

The Board of Selectmen approved a letter to Mass. Housing with comments on the 113-117 Wapping Road 40B submission, approved a one-day liquor license for a CrossFit competition, and established an MBTA Community Zoning Implementation Task Force, appointing Selectman Tyler Bouchard as the board's representative. The board also accepted donations to the Veterans Services Department. All votes were 5-0-0.

• Approved letter to Mass. Housing on 113-117 Wapping Road 40B submission (5-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for CrossFit Takeoff on Nov 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Established MBTA Community Zoning Implementation Task Force (5-0)
• Appointed Tyler Bouchard to MBTA task force (5-0)
• Accepted donations to Veterans Services totaling $850 (5-0)

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit and site plan review for M&M Cantor Court LLC's 'Freedom Boat Club' winter dry boat storage on Prospect St, and will review a revised site plan for apartments at 1 Tremont St and 163 Summer St. The board will also discuss MBTA Communities and zoning amendments, and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Public Hearing: Special Permit and Site Plan Review for Freedom Boat Club winter dry storage, Prospect St (Map 67 Lot 26-B), Industrial Zoning District
• Site Plan Review: Brownbuilt Construction revised plan for 1 Tremont St and 163 Summer St Apartments (Map 20 Lot 73, Map 27 Lot 77)
• Discussion: MBTA Communities
• Discussion: Zoning Amendments
• Minutes approval for meetings from May 9 to October 24, 2022

The Kingston Planning Board approved a special permit and site plan for M&M Cantor Court LLC's 'Freedom Boat Club' for winter dry boat storage at Lot 26-B Prospect Street, with conditions including no stacking, no buildings, and screening. The board also approved a revised site plan for BrownBuilt Construction at 1 Tremont Street and 163 Summer Street. Both votes were 4-0.

• Approved special permit for Freedom Boat Club winter dry storage at Lot 26-B Prospect Street (4-0)
• Approved site plan for Freedom Boat Club with conditions (4-0)
• Approved revised site plan for BrownBuilt Construction at 1 Tremont Street and 163 Summer Street (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to review and act on several items, including bills for engineering services and an enforcement action. The main business is four public hearings on Notices of Intent for projects near wetlands, including new homes and a parking lot, plus a wetland delineation review.

• Public hearing: 23 Spruce Street – raze existing home, build new single-family within 100 ft of wetland
• Public hearing: 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street – ANRAD for flagged wetlands and riverfront area
• Public hearing: 19 Kingston St – new single-family dwelling and driveway within 100 ft of wetland
• Public hearing: 64-70 Summer St – parking lot and stormwater improvements within 200 ft of perennial stream
• Action item: 79 Elm St RDA; enforcement at 48 Marion Dr, 123-125 Wapping Rd, 164 Pembroke St

The Commission issued a negative 3 determination for a septic system replacement at 79 Elm St and approved a Notice of Intent for a home and driveway at 19 Kingston St. Several other public hearings and enforcement matters were continued to December 14.

• Approved negative 3 determination for septic system replacement at 79 Elm St (6-0-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for home and driveway at 19 Kingston St with special condition prohibiting chemical use on lawn (6-0-0)
• Voted to continue enforcement matter at 48 Marion Dr indefinitely (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 23 Spruce St to December 14 (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street to December 14 (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 64-70 Summer St to December 14 (6-0-0)
• Signed bills for Elm St BMP design, Grainger, Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, WB Mason, Jones River habitat assessment, and bog restoration design

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine updates and several policy items, including a proposed increase in the Thursday lunch price to $4, a code of conduct, inclement weather and pet policies, and a new transportation coordinator. The board will also hear reports from the secretary, chairman, and director, and receive updates on the GATRA transit service and the Age and Dementia Friendly Initiative.

• Thursday lunch price increase to $4
• Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy
• Inclement Weather Policy
• Pet Policy
• New Transportation Coordinator and GATRA update

The Kingston Council on Aging discussed a revised Dog Policy, which was sent back for further language work and consultation with the local dog officer. The board voted to reformat its existing by-laws to incorporate Associate Member language, with the director to check the process. Other updates included a joint meeting on Age & Dementia, a transportation staffing setback, and a submitted FY24 budget.

• Dog Policy discussion tabled for further language review and dog officer input
• Motion to reformat existing By-Laws passed unanimously
• October Secretary's report accepted unanimously
• Special Meeting minutes from 10-25-22 accepted unanimously

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on Chapter Land applications. The board will also discuss office bills for payment authorization and review previous meeting minutes.

• Decision on Chapter Land applications
• Review of office bills for payment authorization
• Review of October 25, 2022 Open Session minutes

The Board of Assessors approved eight Chapter 61A applications and denied one, all by unanimous 3-0 votes. They also signed two office supply bills and approved the October 25, 2022 meeting minutes. The board then entered executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications.

• Approved 8 Chapter 61A applications (3-0)
• Denied 1 Chapter 61A application (3-0)
• Signed bills for Amazon ($27.72) and WB Mason ($84.10) for office supplies
• Approved October 25, 2022 open session minutes
• Entered executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications

General

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on November 8, 2022, at 6:00 PM in Town House Room 203 and via Zoom. The meeting will begin with a call to order, followed by a recess to an executive session for strategy sessions and contract negotiations with non-union personnel. No other agenda items are listed.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to enter executive session to discuss exemption and abatement applications, the contents of which are not public record. The board will also review minutes from its October 25, 2022 executive session. No public action or decision is listed on the agenda.

• Enter executive session under MGL Chapter 59 Section 60 to discuss exemption/abatement applications
• Review October 25, 2022 executive session minutes
• Discuss exemptions under M.G.L. c30A, section 21 (a) (7) and M.G.L. c59, section 60

The Board of Assessors approved eight Chapter Land (61A) applications and denied one, all by unanimous 3-0 votes. They also approved two veteran exemptions, three senior exemptions (17D), and three senior exemptions (41C), while denying one senior exemption, all in executive session. The board reviewed and signed office bills and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved 8 Chapter Land 61A applications (3-0)
• Denied 1 Chapter Land 61A application (3-0)
• Approved 2 veteran exemptions (22a) (3-0)
• Approved 3 senior exemptions (17D) (3-0)
• Denied 1 senior exemption (17D) (3-0)
• Approved 3 senior exemptions (41C) (3-0)
• Signed office bills: Amazon $27.72, WB Mason $84.10
• Approved October 25, 2022 open session minutes (3-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss possible water moratorium options and the proposed Monk's Hill development. The board will also review updates on the Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant and discuss FY24 budget priorities.

• Discussion on possible water moratorium options with Town Planner Valerie Massard
• Discussion on Monk's Hill proposed development with Mark Baranski
• Vote to award engineering contract
• FY24 Budget discussion on department priorities and special articles
• Mandatory annual Lead & Copper testing for residents of test site locations

The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously to award the engineering contract to Resilient CE, with Kristen Berger as the lead, after discussion of both candidates. The board also approved the minutes of October 25, 2022, and discussed the MBTA zoning mandate, water capacity concerns, and the Grassy Hole/I-86 treatment plant status. No other formal votes were taken.

• Awarded engineering contract to Resilient CE (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 25, 2022 (3-0)

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will open its meeting at 6:00 PM in Room 203 of Town House, 26 Evergreen St., then recess into an executive session that will not return to open session. The closed portion is a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to prepare for or conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel.

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills, the year-to-date budget report, meeting minutes from October 17, 2022, and reports from the health agent, nurse, and Healthy Kingston. Discussions will cover topics including a strategic plan, a plastic bag ban update, a shared excellence grant, and tobacco. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2022, at 6:00 PM at the Town House and via Zoom.

• Plastic Bag Ban Update
• Shared Excellence Grant Update
• Strategic Plan Date Discussion
• Kingston Cares Account Set-Up Preliminary Discussion
• YTD Budget Report and Bills Review

The Kingston Board of Health voted unanimously to begin paperwork to expand the Public Health Nurse position to 30 hours per week and increase wages to make the position desirable. The board also accepted the October 17, 2022 meeting minutes and discussed various health department updates, including COVID cases, flu clinics, and refugee support. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion to begin paperwork to expand Public Health Nurse hours to 30/week with wage increase (5-0)
• Accepted October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on November 2, 2022, at 5:30 PM in Room 203, 26 Evergreen Street. The agenda includes a call to order followed by a recess to executive session to discuss personnel discipline, complaints, or litigation strategy. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for two new 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. The applicant seeks waivers and a variance to modify the existing site plan. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Special permit application for two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St.
• Request for waivers from intensity schedule (Section 8.2A) and variance per Section 6.8.D.1r
• Site plan prepared by Grady Consulting, LLC (dated 3/15/2022)

The Zoning Board of Appeals met and considered a special permit application for two new 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. The board continued the hearing to November 16, 2022, at 7:00 PM, with no decision made.

• Continued hearing for 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. to Nov 16, 2022

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on property tax classification and on petitions from Verizon and Eversource to place new facilities on William C Gould Jr Way. They will also receive a presentation on a wage and benefit study and make several appointments, including to town boards and positions. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and accepting a donation.

• Public hearing on property tax classification
• Public hearing on Verizon and Eversource facilities on William C Gould Jr Way
• Presentation of wage and benefit study
• Appointments to Ichabod Washburn Trustees, Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, and town staff positions
• Acceptance of donation to Council on Aging

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to set the residential factor at 1.0 with a CIP shift of 1.0 for the FY2023 tax rate, pending state approval. They also approved a new utility pole for Eversource/Verizon on William C Gould Jr Way, accepted the Wage and Benefit Study, and made several appointments and hires.

• Set residential factor at 1.0 with CIP shift of 1.0 for FY23 tax rate (5-0)
• Approved new utility pole for Eversource/Verizon on William C Gould Jr Way (5-0)
• Accepted Wage and Benefit Study as presented (4-0-1, Kramer abstained)
• Appointed Natalie Wiegman to Conservation Commission and Christine Coyne to Ichabod Washburn Trust (5-0)
• Reappointed James McKenna to Historical Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Sara Deagle as Payroll Coordinator, Luke Barron as Operations and Collections Systems Technician, Michael Souza as Repairperson, and Leanne Cole as Public Health Nurse (all 5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Michelle Vitagliano from Board of Registrars (5-0)
• Accepted $50 donation from Robert Tassinari to COA Gift Fund (5-0)

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will attend the Board of Selectmen's meeting to hear the GovHR review of the Compensation, Benefits and Classification Study. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Attend GovHR review of Compensation, Benefits and Classification Study at Board of Selectmen's meeting

The Wage and Personnel Board attended the Board of Selectmen's meeting on November 1, 2022, for the GovHR presentation of the Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study. The draft final report (October 2022) was included in the meeting agenda packet, and questions were asked and answered. The board did not have sufficient time to review the study report before the meeting. No substantive decisions were made.

• Attended GovHR compensation study presentation at Board of Selectmen's meeting

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and act on several conservation-related items, including wetland permits, enforcement cases, and appointments. Three public hearings are scheduled, two of which have been continued to November 9, 2022. The commission will also consider signing various documents and approving meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for 23 Spruce Street: razing and rebuilding a single-family home within 100 feet of wetlands (continued to Nov 9)
• Public hearing for 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street: ANRAD for flagged wetlands and riverfront area (continued to Nov 9)
• Public hearing for 64-70 Summer St: parking lot and stormwater improvements within 200 feet of a perennial stream
• Action items include COCs for 1-13 & 1-15 Ln Old Orchard, RDA for 93 Main St, and amendment OOC for 19 Kingston St
• Enforcement items: Cobb Ave and 110 Country Club Way

The Commission recommended a new member for appointment and issued a $300 fine for a mowing violation. Several public hearings and amendment requests were continued to November 9, 2022.

• Recommended Natalie Wiegman to the Board of Selectman for appointment (5-0-0)
• Approved Certificates of Compliance for Old Orchard Lane with special conditions (5-0-0)
• Issued $300.00 fine for mowing violation at 110 Country Club Way (5-0-0)
• Continued 93 Main St RDA until December 14, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Continued 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street hearing until November 9, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Continued 64-70 Summer St hearing until November 9, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Continued 19 Kington Street amendment request until November 9, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Cancelled the November 23, 2022 meeting (5-0-0)

General

The Kingston Council on Aging is holding a meeting on October 25, 2022, at the Senior Center. The sole purpose is to discuss the Age and/or Dementia Friendly initiative in Kingston with a representative from the University of Massachusetts Boston. The agenda includes announcements, open forum, minutes, and staff reports, but the main item is this discussion.

• Discussion with UMass Boston representative on Age and/or Dementia Friendly initiative
• Open forum for public comments
• Meeting minutes and staff/committee reports
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 8 at 11:30 AM

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will conduct interviews for an engineering contract and receive updates on the Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Facility. The board is also discussing the FY24 budget and the possibility of a water moratorium.

• Interviews for Engineering Contract with Kristen Berger (Resilient CE) and Michael Ohl (Comprehensive Environmental Inc.)
• Updates on Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Facility project status and SRF closeout
• FY24 Budget discussion
• Discussion of potential for water moratorium
• Mass DEP letter regarding Assessment Fee

The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously to submit the preliminary FY24 budget to the Town Administrator by October 28, 2022. They also interviewed two engineering firms for a contract, discussed a potential water moratorium, and received updates on the Grassy Hole/I-86 treatment plant. No final decisions were made on the engineering contract or moratorium.

• Approved minutes of October 11, 2022 (2-0-0)
• Approved submission of preliminary FY24 budget to Town Administrator (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review and authorize October abatements and the motor vehicle commitment, as well as discuss classification hearing information and decide on Chapter Land applications. The board will also review office bills and approve meeting minutes from September 13, 2022. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Review and authorize October abatements
• Review and authorize motor vehicle commitment
• Review classification hearing information
• Decide on Chapter Land applications
• Review office bills for payment authorization

The Board of Assessors reviewed and signed bills, meeting minutes, and the October motor vehicle abatement report. They recommended against adopting open space, residential, small commercial, and split tax rate options for FY2023. The board approved 14 Chapter 61A and 4 Chapter 61B land applications, then entered executive session.

• Approved bills totaling $5,128.40 for consulting, software, travel, and dues
• Accepted September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Signed October motor vehicle abatement report
• Signed motor vehicle commitment 5
• Recommended not accepting open space discount (2-0)
• Recommended not accepting residential exemption (2-0)
• Recommended not accepting small commercial exemption (2-0)
• Recommended not accepting split tax rate (2-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss tax exemption and abatement applications. The board will also review and decide on a hardship tax deferral application.

• Review and decision on 18A hardship tax deferral application
• Discussion of exemptions pursuant to M.G.L. c30A and M.G.L. c59
• Approval of September 13, 2022 Executive Session minutes

The Board of Assessors approved 36 tax exemptions across several categories and one 18A hardship tax deferral. All votes were unanimous. The board also accepted the September 13, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved 10 veteran exemptions (22a) (2-0)
• Approved 9 veteran exemptions (22E) (2-0)
• Approved 5 CPA exemptions (2-0)
• Approved 4 exemptions (17D) (2-0)
• Approved 4 exemptions (41C) (2-0)
• Approved 4 exemptions (37A) (2-0)
• Approved 18A hardship tax deferral application (3-0)
• Accepted September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold public hearings on two special permit applications: one from Rader Properties for an adult-use marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and sales facility at 30 Independence Way, and another from Clogston Construction for an accessory dwelling unit at 20 Tall Timber Lane. The board will also review a revised site plan from Brownbuilt Construction for apartments at 1 Tremont St and 163 Summer St. The meeting includes discussion of the upcoming schedule and approval of past minutes.

• Public hearing: Rader Properties special permit for adult-use marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and sales at 30 Independence Way (Map 12, Lots 3-2)
• Public hearing: Clogston Construction special permit for accessory dwelling unit at 20 Tall Timber Lane (Map 78, Lot 1-5) in R40 Zone
• Site plan review: Brownbuilt Construction revised plan for apartments at 1 Tremont St and 163 Summer St (Map 20, Lot 73 and Map 27, Lot 77)
• Discussion of upcoming meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from February 14, April 11, and April 25, 2022

The Kingston Planning Board approved a special permit for Rader Properties' proposed adult-use marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and sales facility at Map 12, Lot 3-2 off Independence Way, after re-advertising the hearing due to a notice error. The board also approved a special permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 20 Tall Timber Lane for Clogston Construction. A site plan review for revised plans at 1 Tremont St and 163 Summer St was continued to November 14, 2022, pending additional drainage documentation.

• Approved special permit for Rader Properties marijuana facility (4-0)
• Approved special permit for ADU at 20 Tall Timber Lane (4-0)
• Continued site plan review for 1 Tremont St/163 Summer St to Nov 14 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 14, 2022 (3-0-1, Gosselin abstained)
• Approved minutes of Apr 25, 2022 (3-0-1, Gavigan abstained)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an appeal of a cease and desist order and a special permit request regarding fill importation. The board will also review a request for a minor modification to a special permit for a residential project.

• Appeal of cease and desist order and special permit request for fill importation at 48 Marion Drive
• Minor modification of existing special permit for a proposed bedroom at 25 Rocky Nook Avenue

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously upheld the Building Commissioner's cease-and-desist order against the O'Donnell Family Trust for commercial importation of fill at 48 Marion Drive. The board also denied the applicants' request for a special permit to continue the fill operation, as the zoning bylaws do not permit such use. A separate minor modification request for a bedroom at 25 Rocky Nook Avenue was approved.

• Upheld cease-and-desist order for 48 Marion Drive (5-0)
• Denied special permit for fill importation at 48 Marion Drive (5-0)
• Approved minor modification for bedroom at 25 Rocky Nook Avenue (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding existing host community agreements under the newly promulgated Cannabis Equity Act. The meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2022, at 5:15 PM at the Town House and via Zoom. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session under G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss host community agreements
• Discussion related to the Cannabis Equity Act

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to have Town Counsel negotiate all existing host community agreements with marijuana firms, following the passage of the Cannabis Equity Act which prohibits the 3% community impact fee. The decision was made in executive session, and any amended agreements will require a separate vote in open session at a future meeting.

• Voted to enter executive session to discuss host community agreement strategy (5-0)
• Voted to have Town Counsel negotiate all existing host community agreements (5-0)
• Voted to adjourn executive session and return to open session (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on October 18, 2022, to discuss and vote on several key items, including a one-day liquor license for Barktoberfest, updates to senior center policies and fees, and a letter opposing radioactive waste dumping in Cape Cod Bay. The meeting will also address appointments, resignations, and donations, as well as review tax title properties and a property disposition.

• Approval of a one-day liquor license for Barktoberfest on October 23, 2022, from 1 PM to 4 PM at Kingston Collection
• Review and approval of updates to Senior Center Policies and Procedures, including a fee increase for Thursday lunch
• Request to send a letter opposing the proposed dumping of radioactive waste into Cape Cod Bay by Holtec Pilgrim, LLC
• Disposition of 4 Howland’s Lane, Hillside Club, Back Parcel No. 0058-0056
• Appointment of a full-time Public Safety Dispatcher

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health is meeting to review bills, approve past meeting minutes, and hear reports from the Health Agent, Town Nurse, and Healthy Kingston. The board will also discuss bike helmets, a strategic plan date, a performance review date, and a Public Health Shared Excellence Grant update.

• Review Bills Process
• Meeting Minutes: September 7, September 19, and October 3 (Cancelled)
• Health Agent Report - Paula Rossi-Clapp
• Town Nurse Report - Leanne McGuinness
• Public Health Shared Excellence Grant Update

The Kingston Board of Health voted 4-0 to authorize Health Agent Paula Rossi-Clapp as the sole signatory for invoices paid from Board of Health funds, with the Board Chairman or Vice Chairman as backup. The board also accepted minutes from August 15 and September 7, 2022, and discussed a proposed emergency shelter fund, bike helmet education, and budget shortfalls, but took no final action on those items.

• Authorized Health Agent Paula Rossi-Clapp as signatory for BOH invoices (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from August 15, 2022 (3-0-1, Heidi Whipple abstained)
• Accepted minutes from September 7, 2022 (4-0)

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss updates from Human Resources, review a compensation study, and consider a position title change from Assistant Assessor to Principal Assessor. The board will also address bylaw wording on tuition reimbursement and schedule changes due to a minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2023.

• Position title change from Assistant Assessor to Principal Assessor
• Wording of Bylaw Section 16(d) regarding tuition reimbursement
• Schedule changes due to minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2023
• Grading of KTEU positions, Payroll Coordinator and Assistant to the Finance Director/Town Accountant
• Review posting for Board vacancy for website News Flash section

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to review wetland determinations, enforcement orders, and bills. The agenda includes public hearings for property delineations, a headwall replacement by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and parking lot and stormwater improvements.

• Public hearing for an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation at 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street
• Public hearing for a Notice of Intent by MassDOT for headwall replacement near Route 3A at Wadsworth Place
• Public hearing for a Notice of Intent for parking lot and stormwater improvements at 64-70 Summer St
• Requests for Determination of Applicability for 25 Bavarian Way, 46 Shore Dr, 54 Off Boundary, and 27 Atwood
• Enforcement reviews for 164 Pembroke St, Cobb Ave, 48 Marion Drive, and 29-31 Main St

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved several Determinations of Applicability (DOAs) and Orders of Conditions for projects including seawall repairs, a retaining wall, and a shed/fence installation, all with special conditions to protect wetlands. Public hearings for 33 Cushman Drive and 19 Kingston St were continued to October 26, 2022, while the Route 3A culvert replacement was approved. Enforcement actions were also addressed, including fines and orders for remedial work.

• Approved Negative 3 DOAs for 25 Bavarian Way retaining wall (5-0)
• Approved Negative 3 DOAs for 46 Shore Dr seawall repair (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 33 Cushman Drive to Oct 26 (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for Route 3A culvert replacement with special conditions (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 19 Kingston St to Oct 26 (5-0)
• Approved Negative 3 DOAs with special conditions for 54 Off Boundary St seawall repair (5-0)
• Approved Negative 3 DOAs with special conditions for 27 Atwood St shed and fence (5-0)
• Approved Enforcement Orders for 24 Holmes Ave remedial actions (5-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss updates regarding the Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant and review engineering RFPs. The board will also address a lightning strike at Millgate and a personnel bylaw amendment for FY 2024.

• Review of engineering RFPs from CEI, Resilient CE, Beta, and Environmental Partners
• Update on Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant punchlist items and close out procedures
• Discussion of Wage and Personnel ByLaw amendment for FY 2024
• Report on lightning strike at Millgate on 10/5/22
• Update on application review for Water Repairmen position

The Board unanimously approved change orders for two of three proposed items at the Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant, totaling just over $24K, with CEI covering $11,936 and a $400 credit. The third item (KOH valve) was held for further research. The Board also discussed the Winston Builders punchlist, with a recommendation to issue a Certificate of Substantial Completion dated August 8th. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting was otherwise updates and discussion.

• Approved change orders for Items 1 and 2 (concrete removal, trench drain pump/drilling) at Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant (3-0)
• Held off on Item 3 (KOH valve) pending further research
• Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review staff reports and discuss several community initiatives. The agenda includes a discussion on a town-wide survey regarding dementia and age-friendly community standards.

• Discussion on town wide survey for age and/or dementia friendly community
• Pet policy finalization
• Fire Prevention Project
• COA Rental Agreement
• GATRA update

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board approved a $1 increase for Thursday lunches, affecting all attendees regardless of residency. The board also accepted updated Pet Policy and Code of Conduct documents, and discussed several proposals including a $100,000 quote for glassing the three-season room and a $25,000 state-funded survey for the Age and Dementia Friendly Initiative. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were deferred for future meetings.

• Approved Thursday lunch price increase from $3 to $4 for all attendees (all in favor)
• Accepted updated Pet Policy and Code of Conduct documents (all in favor)
• Accepted September Secretary's report (all in favor)
• Discussed but did not vote on $100,000 quote for three-season room glass and HVAC
• Discussed but did not vote on $25,000 state-funded survey for Age and Dementia Friendly Initiative
• Deferred kitchen rental policy update for November review and approval

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct a joint interview with the Recreation Commission for an open position, consider a new common victualler license for A10 Hospitality dba Della Nonna, and discuss several appointments and acceptances, including a financial assistance application and donations. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the Town Administrator's report.

• Acceptance of New Common Victualler License to A10 Hospitality dba Della Nonna
• Joint Meeting with Recreation Commission to Interview Candidates for Open Position
• Consideration of Financial Assistance Application
• Acceptance of Donation for Veteran's Department and Fire Department
• Acceptance of Full Time Public Safety Dispatcher

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss updates regarding the Grassy Hole/I-86 Manganese Treatment Plant and review proposals for an Engineering RFP. The board will also hear a development proposal and a water bill abatement request.

• Review of proposals for Engineering RFP
• Sacred Heart Development Proposal from Thorndike Development
• Grassy Hole/I-86 Manganese Treatment Plant punchlist and completion status
• Abatement request from John Hajjar of 114 Main St due to broken sprinkler head
• Water Quality Certificate for Brown Built Construction at 1 Tremont St/163 Summer St

The Board voted unanimously to pay Winston Builders to date and reduce retainage to 0.5% for the Grassy Hole/I-86 Manganese Treatment Plant, citing progress on the punchlist. They also approved a price increase for the Owner's Project Manager (Resilient CE) due to project extensions. Additionally, the Board granted a Boy Scout Troop permission to paint fire hydrants in two neighborhoods and held off on issuing a water quality certificate for a development at 1 Tremont St pending resolution of setback issues.

• Approved payment to Winston Builders to date and reduced retainage to 0.5% (3-0-0)
• Approved price increase for OPM Resilient CE contract (3-0-0)
• Approved Boy Scout Troop 49 to paint hydrants in Newcombs Mill and MacFarlane Farms (3-0-0)
• Agreed to hold issuance of water quality certificate for 1 Tremont St/163 Summer St
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2022 (3-0-0)
• Discussed Sacred Heart Development proposal; no formal decision made
• Recommended letter to Planning Board and mall regarding Independence Center Newco LLC land sale
• Tabled review of four Engineering RFP proposals for later interview scheduling

Planning

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a special permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The board will also consider the release of escrow accounts.

• Public hearing: Special Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 12 Copper Beech Dr (Map 66, Lot 20)
• Release of escrow accounts

The Kingston Planning Board approved a special permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 12 Copper Beech Dr (Map 66, Lot 20) in the R40 zone, with conditions including a municipal lien certificate and certified septic capacity. The board also approved minutes from six prior meetings and discussed inactive escrow accounts, but took no action on them. A proposed adult-use marijuana facility at 30 Independence Way was continued to the October 24, 2022 meeting due to improper abutter notification.

• Approved special permit for ADU at 12 Copper Beech Dr (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for ADU special permit (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 22, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Mar 14, 2022 (3-0-2)
• Approved minutes from Mar 28, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Jun 27, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Sep 12, 2022 (3-0-2)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a special permit, waivers, and a variance to construct two new 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. The applicant also seeks to modify the existing site plan. The board will also review meeting minutes and adjourn.

• Special permit per §4.2A for nonconforming structure, use or lot
• Waivers from §8.2A intensity schedule
• Variance per §6.8.D.1r
• Construction of two 6-unit apartment buildings
• Site plan by Grady Consulting, LLC (3/15/2022)

The Zoning Board of Appeals continued a hearing regarding a proposal to build two 6-unit apartment buildings. The board required the applicant to resend updated plans to all abutters within 300 feet before the next meeting.

• Approved motion to re-notice all abutters within 300 feet with updated plans (4-0-0)
• Continued hearing to November 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM (4-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct interviews for open seats on the Library Trustees and Silver Lake Kingston School Committee, consider a road closure on Country Way, and review department head comments on the Cushman Farms 40B submission. They will also hold an advisory vote on the Howlands Lane property and have a high-level budget discussion.

• Advisory vote regarding Howlands Lane property
• High-level budget discussion
• Request for road closure on Country Way on September 23, 2022
• Review of department head comments on Cushman Farms 40B submission
• Appointment of Mary Beth Lawton as Kingston's GATRA representative

The Board of Selectmen made two appointments to fill vacancies: Dan McKenna to the Library Trustees and Chris Eklund to the Silver Lake Regional School Committee, both effective immediately until the next Annual Town Election. They also approved a partial road closure on Country Way for a movie night, approved a letter to Mass. Housing regarding the Cushman Farms 40B submission, and advised the Tax Title Custodian not to include the Hillside Club in the tax title auction. The board accepted a resignation, donations, and appointed a GATRA representative.

• Appointed Dan McKenna to Library Trustees (9-0-0)
• Appointed Chris Eklund to Silver Lake Regional School Committee (8-0-0)
• Approved partial closure of Country Way on Sept 23, 5-10 PM, with conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved letter to Mass. Housing on Cushman Farms 40B (5-0-0)
• Advised Tax Title Custodian not to include Hillside Club in auction (4-1-0, Kramer abstained)
• Accepted resignation of Elise Desmond, Administrative Assistant Board of Health (5-0-0)
• Accepted donations to Veteran's Department totaling $260 plus gift cards (5-0-0)
• Appointed Mary Beth Lawton as GATRA Representative (5-0-0)

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will review bills, meeting minutes, and reports from the Health Agent, Nurse, and Healthy Kingston. Discussions include staff introductions, a Shared Excellence Grant update, a variance request for Camp Norse at 112 Parting Ways Rd., strategic planning, and annual food permits for local churches and non-profits.

• Variance request for Camp Norse at 112 Parting Ways Rd.
• Shared Excellence Grant update with Janet Wade and Joe Casna
• Strategic Planning Meeting
• Annual Food Permits for Local Churches and Non-Profits

The Kingston Board of Health approved a septic upgrade variance for 112 Parting Ways Rd. The board also accepted minutes from July 18 and August 1, 2022, and discussed hiring for a Public Health Nurse and Food Inspector under the Shared Excellence Grant. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved septic upgrade variance at 112 Parting Ways Rd (5-0)
• Accepted minutes from July 18, 2022 (5-0)
• Accepted minutes from August 1, 2022 (5-0)

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss the status and implementation of a compensation study, a minimum wage increase to $15.00 effective January 1, 2023, and a position title change from Assistant Assessor to Principal Assessor. The board will also address Bylaw Section 16(d) regarding tuition reimbursement, Bylaw Section 8(a), bylaw amendment deadlines, and the transfer of KTEU positions to Wage and Personnel for FY24.

• Discussion on the status and implementation of the Compensation Study
• Position title change from Assistant Assessor to Principal Assessor requested by the Board of Assessors
• Minimum wage increase to $15.00 effective January 1, 2023
• Transfer of KTEU positions (Payroll Coordinator and Assistant to the Finance Director/Town Accountant) to Wage and Personnel for FY24
• Discussion on wording of Bylaw Section 16(d) regarding tuition reimbursement

The Board approved the distribution of the annual memorandum requesting Bylaw amendments. Members discussed the ongoing Compensation Study, a proposed title change for the Assistant Assessor, and the state minimum wage increase.

• Approved Bylaw amendment request memo dated September 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to discuss and act on several items, including two public hearings for Notices of Intent related to wetland buffer zones. The commission will also review enforcement cases, sign off on peer review bills, and receive updates on local projects.

• Public hearing: 64-70 Summer St parking lot and stormwater improvements within 200' of a perennial stream and 100' of wetlands
• Public hearing: 45 River St boat ramp replacement within 100' of a wetland resource area
• Action items: 19 Ring Rd RDA and 25 Bavarian AOOC
• Enforcement cases: 47 Main St, Cobb Ave, 29-31 Main St, 164 Pembroke St
• Signing peer review bills from Beals and Thomas, Beacon Marine Mullikens, and LEC

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved an RDA for backyard restoration at 19 Ring Road and an amendment to Orders of Conditions at 25 Bavarian Way, both by 6-0 votes. The commission also approved a Notice of Intent for the town boat ramp replacement at 45 River St, continued a hearing for 64-70 Summer St, and tabled enforcement action on Cobb Ave pending more information from Town Counsel.

• Approved RDA for 19 Ring Rd restoration (6-0)
• Approved amendment to OOCs at 25 Bavarian Way (6-0)
• Approved NOI for 45 River St boat ramp replacement (6-0)
• Continued 64-70 Summer St hearing to Oct 12 (6-0)
• Continued Cobb Ave enforcement to next meeting (6-0)
• Motion to fine $300 each to Neil and tree company failed (no second)

General

The Zoning Board of Appeal will meet to consider an appeal filed by Mary and Shawn O’Donnell, Trustees of the O’Donnell Family Trust, regarding a cease and desist order issued by the Building Commissioner for commercial fill import at 48 Marion Drive. The board will also review a special permit application to alter the property’s use for reclamation and restoration via fill importation.

• Appeal of cease and desist order for commercial fill import at 48 Marion Drive (Parcel No. 75-38)
• Special Permit application under §4.2.A.1 of Kingston Zoning Bylaws for property reclamation and restoration

The Zoning Board of Appeals continued the hearing on the cease-and-desist order for commercial soil importation at 48 Marion Drive to October 19, 2022, with conditions requiring additional information. The board also approved the applicant's request to withdraw, without prejudice, the special permit application for the same property. No final decision was made on the appeal.

• Continued cease-and-desist appeal hearing to Oct. 19, 2022, with conditions (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of special permit application (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for O'Donnell Family Trust appeal (5-0)

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging is meeting to discuss routine business, including staff reports, a budget review for August 2022, and updates on policies and procedures. The agenda also includes items on picnic table reuse, kitchen worker age rules, and a pet policy. This is a regular meeting with no major decisions listed.

• Budget review for August 2022 (2 months FY 2023)
• Working group update on policies and procedures
• Picnic table reusage
• Age of kitchen workers during private center usage
• Pet policy

The Kingston Council on Aging board approved a Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior for Patrons, required for accreditation. They also approved repurposing picnic tables for other town uses and discussed updating the pet policy for review in October. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior for Patrons (all in favor)
• Approved repurposing picnic tables for other purposes around town (all in favor)
• Accepted August Secretary's report (all in favor)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will review proposals received for an Engineering RFP. The board is also receiving updates on the Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant and discussing a potential PFAS class action lawsuit.

• Review of proposals for Engineering RFP
• Updates on Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant from CEI Inc and Resilient CE
• Discussion of retaining Atty Sandman for PFAS class action lawsuit litigation
• Cushman Farms LLC Site Eligibility Application for 40B
• Update on water service installation at 11 Kingston St

The Board approved the minutes from August 18 and 23, 2022. Members discussed but did not act on reducing retainage payments or issuing a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Grassy Hole/I-86 treatment plant due to outstanding punchlist items.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2022 and August 23, 2022 (3-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will hold an open session to review and authorize office bills, discuss August 2022 motor vehicle commitments, and decide on Chapter Land applications. The board will also enter executive session to discuss non-public exemption/abatement applications and exemptions.

• Review and authorize office bills for payment
• Authorize August 2022 Motor Vehicle Commitment 4
• Review and decide on Chapter Land applications
• Enter executive session to discuss non-public exemption/abatement applications
• Discuss abatements and/or exemptions (non-public record) per M.G.L. c30A, section 21 (a) (7) and M.G.L. c59, section 60

The Board of Assessors met in executive session to review tax exemption applications. The board approved a total of 34 exemptions across several categories, including veteran and senior status.

• Approved (12) 22a veteran exemptions (3-0-0)
• Approved (1) 22d veteran exemption (3-0-0)
• Approved (4) 22D veteran exemptions (3-0-0)
• Approved (4) 22E veteran exemptions (3-0-0)
• Approved (5) CPA exemptions (3-0-0)
• Approved (4) 17D senior exemptions (3-0-0)
• Approved (4) 41C senior exemptions (3-0-0)
• Approved August 9, 2022 minutes (2-1-0)

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a special permit request by Masse Builders, LLC to build a 2-family residential dwelling at 79 Elm St. The board will also review site plans for apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St and 163 Summer St, and consider endorsement of plans for the Kingston Collection Way development.

• Continued public hearing for special permit at 79 Elm St (Masse Builders, LLC)
• Endorsement of plans for Kingston Collection Way (Independence Center Newco, LLC)
• Site plan review for 1 Tremont St and 163 Summer St Apartments (Brownbuilt Construction)

The Kingston Planning Board closed the public hearing for Masse Builders' special permit application at 79 Elm St after the applicant withdrew it, and accepted the withdrawal (4-0). The board endorsed the Definitive Plan for Kingston Collection Way and the related ANR plan for Map 89, Lot 4-7 (3-0). The board also continued the site plan review for 1 Tremont St and 163 Summer St to October 24, 2022, to allow the applicant to provide updated drainage calculations and other materials.

• Closed public hearing for Masse Builders special permit at 79 Elm St after withdrawal (4-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Masse Builders special permit application (4-0)
• Endorsed Definitive Plan for Kingston Collection Way dated April 29, 2022 (3-0)
• Endorsed ANR Plan for Assessor's Map 89, Parcel 4-7 dated August 1, 2022 (3-0)
• Continued site plan review for 1 Tremont St and 163 Summer St to October 24, 2022 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four appeals and special permit applications at this meeting. Items include a cease-and-desist order appeal, requests to raze and rebuild non-conforming structures, and a minor modification to an existing special permit. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• Appeal of cease-and-desist order for commercial fill import at 48 Marion Drive
• Special permit request for two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St.
• Special permit to raze and rebuild non-conforming structure at 35 Cole St.
• Request to modify existing special permit for deck at 35 Shore Dr.

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals met on September 7, 2022, and continued hearings for a proposed apartment project at 1 Tremont St./163 Summer St. and for a cease-and-desist appeal and special permit request at 48 Marion Drive. The board also approved a request to classify a new front deck at 35 Shore Dr. as a minor modification to a previously granted special permit. Minutes from four prior meetings were approved.

• Continued hearing for 1 Tremont St./163 Summer St. apartment project to September 21, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued cease-and-desist appeal for 48 Marion Drive to September 14, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued special permit application for 48 Marion Drive to September 14, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved 35 Shore Dr. deck as minor modification to special permit (4-0)
• Approved May 4, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 15, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 20, 2022 minutes (2-0)
• Approved August 17, 2022 minutes (2-0)

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to discuss variance requests for properties at 105 Monks Hill Rd. and 112 Parting Ways Rd. (Camp Norse), as well as a Marion Drive property. The board will also hear reports from the health agent, nurse, and a Healthy Kingston update, and consider minutes from the June 22, 2022 meeting.

• Variance discussion: 105 Monks Hill Rd.
• Variance discussion: 112 Parting Ways Rd. (Camp Norse)
• Discussion: Marion Drive Property
• Health Agent Report: Paula Rossi-Clapp
• Nurse's Report: Leanne McGuinness

The Board of Health tabled a septic variance request for Camp Norse pending a new plan. The board also authorized a site visit to address a dumpster complaint at Tremont St. Apartments.

• Approved minutes from June 22, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Approved site visit by Bill Kavol to Tremont St. Apartments regarding dumpster state (5-0-0)
• Tabled septic variance request for 112 Parting Ways Rd. (Camp Norse) (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on September 6, 2022, to handle appointments, hear updates on the Howlands Lane property and a wastewater plan, and vote on a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint. The agenda includes routine items like reappointments and a town administrator's report.

• Vote on response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by James Conley on August 24, 2022
• Update from Affordable Housing Trust on Howlands Lane Property
• Presentation by CDM Smith on Updated Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
• Appointment of Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief
• Joint meeting with Recreation Commission for appointment due to resignation

The Board of Selectmen declared September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month and, in a joint meeting with the Recreation Commission, appointed Suzanne Haggerty to fill a vacancy on the Recreation Commission until the next Annual Town Election. The Board also reappointed Verna Dalton to the Cultural Council and Paul Basler as Tree Warden, appointed Michael Ellis and Thomas Bombardier to the Waterfront Committee, and appointed Jennifer Jackunas as Assistant to the Fire Chief. The Board approved a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by James Conley. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed, including the Howlands Lane property and the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, but no votes were taken on those topics.

• Declared September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month (4-0)
• Appointed Suzanne Haggerty to the Recreation Commission (7-0 joint vote)
• Reappointed Verna Dalton to the Cultural Council and Paul Basler as Tree Warden (4-0)
• Appointed Michael Ellis and Thomas Bombardier to the Waterfront Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Jackunas as Assistant to the Fire Chief (4-0)
• Approved response to Open Meeting Law complaint and authorized counsel to submit (4-0)

General

The Board of Selectmen is holding an emergency meeting on September 2, 2022, at 10:00 AM. The sole agenda item is to recess to executive session, with no return to open session, to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation. No other business is scheduled.

• Emergency meeting called for September 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM
• Recess to executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• No return to open session planned

General

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a meeting to approve a one-day liquor license for Brewery 44’s music event at Gray’s Beach on August 30, 2022. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected beyond routine announcements and reports.

• Request for one-day liquor license for Brewery 44 at Gray's Beach Music Event on August 30, 2022

The Board of Selectmen approved a one-day liquor license for Brewery 44 for a music event at Gray's Beach on August 30, 2022, after the original event was postponed due to rain. The board also discussed requesting rain dates in future licenses to avoid special meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved one-day liquor license for Brewery 44 at Gray's Beach (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review resource area delineations and a notice of intent for stormwater improvements. The board will also address enforcement items and sign documents for several local properties.

• Public hearing for 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street regarding flagged wetlands and riverfront area
• Public hearing for 64-70 Summer St regarding parking lot and stormwater improvements
• Emergency Certification for Snapping Turtle Ln
• Enforcement items for 47 Main St, 29 Ring Rd, and 164 Pembroke St
• Resource Area Delineations (RDA) for Grays Beach Playground, 46 Shore Dr, and 41 Winter St

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved several Determinations of Applicability (DOAs), including for the Grays Beach playground replacement and 41 Winter St tree removal, and ratified an emergency certification for an oil spill cleanup at Snapping Turtle Ln. Public hearings for 33 Cushman Dr and 64-70 Summer St were continued to October 12 and September 14, respectively, due to incomplete applications. The commission also issued enforcement orders for restoration work at 29 Ring Rd and canceled the September 28 meeting.

• Approved Grays Beach Playground RDA with negative 3 determination, no special conditions (4-0)
• Approved 41 Winter St RDA with special condition to minimize wetland impact (4-0)
• Ratified emergency certification for oil spill cleanup at Snapping Turtle Ln (4-0)
• Continued 33 Cushman Dr ANRAD hearing to October 12 (4-0)
• Continued 64-70 Summer St NOI hearing to September 14 (4-0)
• Issued enforcement orders for restoration work at 29 Ring Rd (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 8, 2022 (4-0)
• Canceled September 28 meeting (4-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss updates and potential change orders for the Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant. The board will also hear from representatives regarding the Monk's Hill Development and a resident regarding water service installation.

• Vote to approve change order(s) for Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant
• Discussion on Monk's Hill Development with Mark Baranski
• Water service installation request for 11 Kingston St
• Water Quality Certificate and updated plans for 1 Tremont/ 163 Summer St
• RFP for Engineering advertised on 8/23/22

The Board approved the August 9 meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposed 300-unit residential project at Monk's Hill and reviewed outstanding electrical repairs at the Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant.

• Approved minutes of August 9, 2022 (2-0-1)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to consider several personnel and operational items, including accepting promotional transfers, adding a firefighter position, and modifying winter plow rates. They will also discuss changing the speed limit on Main Street and reconsider a letter of support for a reclamation project. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and a town administrator's report.

• Discussion on removing regulatory speed limit and implementing statutory speed limit on Main Street
• Fire Department request for additional firefighter position
• Request to modify existing winter plow rates for contracted plow drivers
• Reconsideration of Town letter of support for 'The Greenway' Reclamation Project at 48 Marion Drive
• Acceptance of three full-time CDL/Laborer positions at Streets, Trees, and Parks

The Board of Selectmen adopted the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, approved several personnel appointments and a new firefighter position, and approved increased winter plow rates. They also voted to revoke the town's support for the reclaimed soil project at 48 Marion Drive. A motion to rescind the regulatory speed limit on Main Street failed in a 2-3 vote.

• Adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Appointed Eric Hillstrom as Water Foreman (5-0)
• Appointed Jordan Youssef as Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Technician (5-0)
• Approved additional firefighter position (5-0)
• Appointed three CDL/Laborers for Streets, Trees, and Parks (5-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 winter plow rates with 20% increase and $3 sign-on bonus (5-0)
• Motion to rescind regulatory speed limit on Main Street failed (2-3)
• Revoked town support for reclaimed soil at 48 Marion Drive (5-0)

General

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving department bill schedules and receiving a Water Superintendent update. The main action item is a vote on the Superintendent's recommended candidate to fill the vacant Water Department Foreman position. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Vote to approve candidate for Water Department Foreman vacancy
• Approval of department bill schedules
• Water Superintendent departmental update

The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously (3-0) to recommend Eric Hillstrom to fill the Water Department Foreman vacancy, forwarding the recommendation to the Board of Selectmen for approval. The decision followed a review of applications and the superintendent's interviews. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Recommended Eric Hillstrom for Water Department Foreman (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two specific property requests. The first involves a request to raze and rebuild a non-conforming structure at 35 Cole Street. The second involves a request to move a sign at 101 Kingston Collection Way. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Special permit request to raze and rebuild a preexisting non-conforming structure at 35 Cole St.
• Request for determination of minor or major modification to move a sign at 101 Kingston Collection Way
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals lacked a quorum (only 3 of 5 members present) and took no substantive action. The board voted 3-0 to continue the public hearing for a special permit at 35 Cole St. to September 7, 2022, at 7:10 PM. The board also discussed a request to move a Target sign at Kingston Collection Way but took no formal action.

• Continued 35 Cole St. special permit hearing to Sept. 7, 2022 (3-0)
• Adjourned the 35 Cole St. hearing at 7:10 PM

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, receive reports from the health agent, nurse, and Healthy Kingston update, and discuss trash disposal at 12-18 Tremont St. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Discussion of trash disposal at 12-18 Tremont St.
• Acceptance of minutes from May 16 and June 6, 2022
• Health Agent's report by Paula Rossi-Clapp and Arthur Boyle
• Nurse's report by Leanne McGuinness
• Healthy Kingston update by Janet Wade

The Kingston Board of Health voted 4-0 to send a letter to the Water Department supporting the installation of a tight tank to replace a cesspool, bringing the property into compliance. The board also discussed trash pickup at 12-18 Tremont St., suggesting a 4-day schedule, signage, and a surveillance camera, which Media Management agreed to present to the owner. Minutes from May 16 and June 6, 2022, were accepted unanimously.

• Approved sending letter to Water Dept. supporting tight tank installation (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from May 16, 2022 (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from June 6, 2022 (4-0)
• Discussed trash pickup at 12-18 Tremont St.; suggested 4-day schedule, signage, camera (no vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting to hold an executive session under Open Meeting Law to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health of an individual, or to discuss discipline, dismissal, or complaints against a public officer or employee. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session pursuant to Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(1) regarding an individual's reputation, character, or discipline

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including mileage reimbursements, membership fees, and document signings. It will also take action on several requests for determinations of applicability (RDAs) and enforcement matters. Four public hearings are scheduled, with two continued to August 24, 2022.

• Public hearings on 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street, 64-70 Summer St, 15 Kingston St, and 79 Elm St
• Action items: Winthrop St gesture of appreciation, 41 Winter St RDA, Off Rt 44 RDA
• Enforcement: 46 Shore Dr, Cobb Ave, 47 Main St
• Signing documents: reimbursements, trail markers, name tags, signs, memberships
• Two hearings continued to August 24, 2022

The Kingston Conservation Commission denied a Notice of Intent for 79 Elm St due to insufficient proof that wetlands would not be impacted, and issued Orders of Conditions for 15 Kingston St contingent on revisions. It also continued hearings for 33 Cushman Dr and 64-70 Summer St to August 24, and issued determinations for Off Rt44 with limitations.

• Denied Notice of Intent for 79 Elm St (5-0)
• Issued Orders of Conditions for 15 Kingston St with special conditions (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 33 Cushman Dr to Aug 24 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 64-70 Summer St to Aug 24 (5-0)
• Issued Positive 2A/2B and Negative 1/6 determinations for Off Rt44 (5-0)
• Approved signing of documents including bills and Orders of Conditions (5-0)

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging is meeting to discuss routine reports and updates, including the introduction of the new COA Director Marybeth Lawton and a budget review for July 2022 (the first month of FY 2023). The agenda also includes updates on bylaws, a Health Department visit, and changes to the Thursday menu. This is a regular business meeting with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Introduction of new COA Director Marybeth Lawton
• Budget review for July 2022 (1 month FY 2023)
• Working group update on Bylaws
• Thursday Menu Changes for August
• Health Department visit by Dennis Randall

The Kingston Council on Aging met on August 9, 2022, and approved the July secretary's report. The board discussed the proposed final version of its bylaws, with a vote planned for September, and noted that final town approval would likely be delayed to May 2023. The new COA director, Mary Beth Lawton, reported on upcoming programs and initiatives. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July secretary's report (all in favor)
• Scheduled vote on proposed final bylaws for September meeting
• Noted final bylaw approval likely delayed to Town Meeting May 2023

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review office bills for payment and receive notification of total receipts for Fiscal Year 2022. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss specific abatements and exemptions, which are not public record. The meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2022, at the Town House and via Zoom.

• Review and discuss office bills for payment authorization
• Notification to Assessors of the total receipts for Fiscal Year 2022
• Executive session to discuss abatements and/or exemptions pursuant to M.G.L. c30A, section 21 (a) (7) and M.G.L. c59, section 60

The Board of Assessors met on August 9, 2022, and reviewed office bills for payment authorization, discussed the July 12, 2022 open and executive session minutes, received notification of total receipts for fiscal year 2022, and discussed abatements and exemptions in executive session. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed office bills for payment authorization
• Discussed July 12, 2022 open session minutes
• Discussed July 12, 2022 executive session minutes
• Received notification of total receipts for fiscal year 2022
• Entered executive session with no intention of returning to open session

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and bills, hear updates from contractors on the Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant, and discuss a WaterSmart program proposal for 2023. They will also receive the superintendent's report on meter reading, leak repairs, and a completed sanitary survey.

• Approve minutes of July 26, 2022
• Update on Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant from CEI, Inc. and Resilient CE
• WaterSmart Program proposal for 2023 from North & South Rivers Watershed Association
• Signed contract with South Shore Community Action Council for Water Assistance Program
• Meter reading in process for quarterly bills in September

The Board approved a $3,000 enrollment fee for the 2023 WaterSmart Program and authorized cost estimates for a Forge Pond Dam grant application. The Board also discussed potential water capacity issues regarding a proposed high-density development at the Sacred Heart property.

• Approved 2023 WaterSmart Program annual enrollment fee of $3,000 (2-0-0)
• Approved submission of CEI, Inc. cost estimates to Conservation Agent for Forge Pond Dam grant (2-0-0)
• Approved July 26, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to consider several administrative items, including a technology policy, a one-day liquor license request, a common victualler license transfer, and the hiring of a library technician. The agenda also includes announcements about job vacancies, a library trustee vacancy, and Eversource utility work.

• Consideration of Technology Policy
• Request for a One Day Liquor License from Library Foundation
• Transfer of Common Victualler License to Early Bird Restaurant Co Inc
• Hiring of Library Technician
• Acceptance of Retirement of Public Safety Dispatcher

The Board approved a new technology policy following a cyber security assessment. Other actions included approving a one-day liquor license for the library and appointing several town employees and committee members.

• Accepted new Town technology policy (5-0-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Kingston Public Library Foundation on Sept 18, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License transfer to Early Bird Restaurant Co. Inc. (5-0-0)
• Appointed Kathleen McDougall as part-time Library Technician (5-0-0)
• Approved $2,673.40 financial assistance from Arthur F. Wadsworth Charity Fund (5-0-0)
• Approved Oct 2, 2022 rain date for Hope Floats Memory Walk (5-0-0)
• Appointed Christopher Brielman to Capital Planning and Daniel Tucker to Memorial Day Parade Committee (5-0-0)
• Accepted retirement of Public Safety Dispatcher Gail Fallon effective Oct 10, 2022 (5-0-0)

Planning

The Planning Board will continue public hearings regarding two special permits for land use. The board will also review housing inventory and public benefits account allocations.

• Public hearing for Masse Builders, LLC for a 2-family residential dwelling at 79 Elm St
• Public hearing for Rader Properties, INC for marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and sales at 30 Independence way
• Lot releases for Mike Kmito at Indian Pond Estates on Country Club Way
• Review of Subsidized Housing Inventory memo
• Update to Public Benefits Account Allocations

The Kingston Planning Board approved a special permit and site plan for Rader Properties to operate an adult-use marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and sales facility at 30 Independence Way, with conditions including parking waivers and monitoring. The board also released several lots on Country Club Way to Mr. Kmito, and continued the public hearing for a two-family dwelling at 79 Elm Street to September 12, 2023.

• Granted special permit for adult-use marijuana facility at 30 Independence Way (5-0)
• Granted site plan for the marijuana facility (4-0, Rich Kenney abstained)
• Granted parking and loading waivers for the facility with conditions (5-0)
• Released lots 4-84, 4-85, 4-87 through 89, 4-96, and 4-14 on Country Club Way to Mr. Kmito (3-1, Gavigan opposed)
• Continued public hearing for 79 Elm Street two-family dwelling to September 12, 2023 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on August 3, 2022, at 7:00 PM in Town House Room 200 and via Zoom to continue two public hearings on zoning relief requests. The board will also approve meeting minutes and set the next regular meeting for August 17, 2022.

• Pyramid request at 101 Kingston Collection Way for sign modification (continued to 8/17/2022)
• 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. request for special permit to build two 6-unit apartment buildings (continued to 9/7/2022)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to consider two main items: a request to lease town property for an off-premise business sign, and a request to authorize the chair to sign closing documents for the purchase of property off Pembroke Street. The meeting also includes an open forum, announcements, and routine reports.

• Request to lease town property for off-premise business sign
• Request to authorize Board of Selectmen Chair to sign closing documents for purchase of property off Pembroke Street

The Board of Selectmen approved a temporary directional sign for Elevated Roots at the corner of William Gould Way and Independence Mall Way, despite off-premise advertising being generally prohibited. The vote was 3-0, with Selectman Kramer recused. The Board also authorized the Chair to sign closing documents for the purchase of property off Pembroke Street, with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved temporary directional sign for Elevated Roots at William Gould Way and Independence Mall Way (3-0, Kramer recused)
• Authorized Board Chair to sign closing documents for Pembroke Street property purchase (4-0)

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health is holding its regular meeting to review bills, approve minutes from May 2, 2022, and hear reports from the health agent, nurse, and Healthy Kingston update. They will also discuss a Shared Excellence Grant update. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Review bills
• Approve minutes from May 2, 2022
• Health Agent Report by Paula Rossi-Clapp/Arthur Boyle
• Nurse's Report by Leanne McGuinness
• Shared Excellence Grant update by Joe Casna

The Board approved a motion to have a Nurse Emeritus at the Council on Aging during heat waves when the facility serves as a cooling center. The board also reviewed nitrogen level reports and discussed potential 20-year plans to meet DEP and EPA requirements.

• Accepted May 2, 2022 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved motion to have a Nurse Emeritus at the COA during heat waves (4-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several enforcement cases and action items. The body is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed single-family dwelling and associated infrastructure near an intermittent stream.

• Public hearing for Notice of Intent to build a single-family dwelling off Baker Ave (Map 58 Lot 94-2)
• Enforcement reviews for 19 Ring Road, 24 Riverside Drive, 29 Ring Road, 32 West Street, 47 Main Street, and Cobb Ave/Holmes Ave
• Payment of bills for Gannett Media (Winthrop St RDA) and Environmental Partners Group
• Action items for Winthrop St Easement, Off Baker RDA, and Off Route 44 RDA
• Continuance of public hearing for 79 Elm St to August 10, 2022

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for a retaining wall and restoration project off Baker Avenue, and issued an Order of Conditions for a single-family dwelling off Baker Avenue. The commission also issued enforcement orders for properties at 19 Ring Road, 24 Riverside Drive, and 28 Cobb Ave, and continued several hearings and enforcement matters to August 10 or August 24, 2022.

• Approved Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for Off Baker Avenue RDA with special conditions (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for Off Baker Ave. single-family dwelling NOI (6-0)
• Issued Enforcement Order for 19 Ring Road with conditions (6-0)
• Issued Enforcement Orders for 24 Riverside Drive as recommended by agents (6-0)
• Continued Off Route 44 RDA hearing to August 10, 2022 (6-0)
• Continued 79 Elm Street NOI hearing to August 10, 2022 (6-0)
• Continued 29 Ring Road enforcement to August 24, 2022 (6-0)
• Continued 47 Main Street enforcement to August 10, 2022 (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to appoint or accept retirements of town officials, adopt federal award guidelines, and hear presentations including an updated wastewater management plan. The board will also discuss earth removal permits and consider a one-day liquor license request.

• Presentation of updated Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan by CDM Smith
• Discussion on Earth Removal Permit Process with Conservation Commission
• Request for one-day liquor license from Hilltop Athletic Association
• Appointment to Board of Registrars
• Adoption of Uniform Guidelines for Federal Awards

The Board of Selectmen, in a joint meeting with the School Committee, filled the vacancy left by Michael Cowett's resignation. After considering all three candidates, Tricia Arieta was appointed by a 5-3 roll call vote. The board also made several other appointments and approvals, including Kalina Vendetti to the Board of Registrars and a one-day liquor license for a charity softball tournament.

• Appointed Tricia Arieta to the Kingston School Committee (5-3)
• Appointed Kalina Vendetti to the Board of Registrars (4-0)
• Adopted Uniform Guidelines for Federal Awards (4-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Hilltop Athletic Association (4-0)
• Approved and signed warrant for 2022 State Primary Election (4-0)
• Appointed Denbeigh Forbes as Administrative Assistant in Veterans' Office (4-0)
• Accepted retirement of Nancy Bonarrigo from Fire Department (4-0)
• Issued razor clam license to Scott McEnroe (5-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will review updates on the Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant and a $400,000 ARPA-funded project on Main St. The board will also consider water quality certificates for two local projects.

• Main St Project utilization of $400K in ARPA funds
• Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant status on Mass DEP satellite facility request
• Water Quality Certificate recommendation for 163 Summer/1 Tremont St Project
• Request Determination of Applicability for RT44 Cranberry Bog Project
• Vote to approve a memorial plaque for Fred D. Svenson Jr. Water Treatment Facility

The Board of Water Commissioners approved a Request for Proposals for general engineering services and approved a contract for the Low Income Water Assistance Program. They also approved the minutes from two prior meetings and a memorial plaque for the treatment plant. The board discussed ongoing issues with the Grassy Hole/I-86 treatment plant, including a defective pump, dehumidifier problems, and a generator that won't run a load, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved RFP for General Engineering (3-0)
• Approved Low Income Water Assistance Program contract with South Shore Community Action Council (3-0)
• Approved order of cast aluminum memorial plaque for Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 (2-0-1)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 (2-0-1)

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will continue public hearings on two development projects: Independence Center Newco, LLC’s definitive plan for an inner ring road at Kingston Collection Way, and Rader Properties, INC’s special permit and site plan for adult-use marijuana operations at 30 Independence Way. The board will also discuss a special permit for a two-family dwelling at 79 Elm St and a consent letter request for a Hyundai dealership in Plymouth.

• Continued public hearing on Independence Center Newco, LLC’s definitive plan for inner ring road at Kingston Collection Way (Map 89 Lot 4)
• Continued public hearing on Rader Properties, INC’s special permit and site plan for adult-use marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and sales at 30 Independence Way (Map 12, Lots 3-2)
• Special permit request for Masse Builders, LLC to build a 2-family residential dwelling at 79 Elm St (Map 55 Lot 7) in R20 Zone
• Request for Kingston Consent Letter from Roundtree Real Estate LLC for Hyundai dealership in Plymouth on Cherry Street
• Greystone Village performance guarantee and lot release discussion

The Kingston Planning Board closed the public hearing and approved a revised road layout for Kingston Collection Way, connecting the ring road to the existing acceptable way near the Fire Station, with waivers granted. The board also approved a draft letter supporting Hyundai of Plymouth's proposed dealership relocation, contingent on notification of changes during Plymouth's permitting process. Two other public hearings (Rader Properties marijuana facility, Masse Builders two-family dwelling) were continued to August 8, 2022. A partial lot release for 11 lots at Greystone Village was approved.

• Closed public hearing for Independence Center Newco road layout (4-0)
• Approved revised Kingston Collection Way layout and portion from Target as acceptable (4-0)
• Granted waivers for Kingston Collection Way layout (4-0)
• Continued Rader Properties marijuana special permit hearing to Aug 8 (4-0)
• Continued Masse Builders two-family dwelling special permit hearing to Aug 8 (4-0)
• Approved draft letter for Hyundai of Plymouth dealership with notification condition (4-0)
• Approved partial release of 11 lots at Greystone Village (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a special permit and variance request for a housing project. The board will also vote on the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Special permit, waivers, and variance request for two new 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St.

The Zoning Board of Appeals continued the public hearing for a special permit to build two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. The board lacked a quorum (only two members present), so no decision was made. The hearing was rescheduled to August 3, 2022, at 7:05 PM by a 2-0 vote.

• Continued public hearing for 1 Tremont St./163 Summer St. apartment project to Aug. 3, 2022, 7:05 PM (2-0)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is scheduled to meet on July 13, 2022, to discuss public hearings for wetland and stream resource areas, enforcement orders, and document signings. The agenda includes notices of intent for properties on Elm Street, Baker Avenue, and Summer Street.

• Notice of Intent: 79 Elm St for single-family dwelling construction near a wetland
• Notice of Intent: Off Baker Ave for single-family dwelling construction near an intermittent stream
• Notice of Intent: 64-70 Summer St for parking lot and stormwater improvements (continued to August 10, 2022)
• Enforcement matters for 32 West Street, 24 Riverside Drive, 29-31 Main Street, and 164 Pembroke Street
• Updates on Eversource utility maintenance, Grays Beach CPR Grant, and 114 Country Club Way fines

The Kingston Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to issue a formal enforcement order requiring the property owner at 164 Pembroke St to submit a current conditions plan and wetlands delineation by August 24, 2022, or face legal action. The commission also continued the 15 Kingston St amendment request to a public hearing, and continued three public hearings to later dates. Enforcement matters at 32 West St and 24 Riverside Dr were discussed with site visits planned.

• Issued formal enforcement order for 164 Pembroke St requiring current conditions plan and wetlands delineation by Aug 24 (5-0)
• Continued 15 Kingston St amendment request to public hearing at Aug 10 meeting (4-0-1, Buz abstained)
• Continued 79 Elm St public hearing to July 27 meeting (5-0)
• Continued Off Baker Ave public hearing to July 27 meeting (5-0)
• Continued 64-70 Summer St public hearing to Aug 10 meeting (5-0)
• Approved June 22, 2022 meeting minutes as edited (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss a proposed auction for tax possession properties. The meeting includes presentations on a veterans' project and the town's hazard mitigation plan.

• Discussion of Proposed Tax Posession Property Auction
• Presentation by Veteran's Project Working Group
• Presentation by Town Planner on the Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Earth Removal Permit Application, Off Marion Drive (continued to August 9, 2022)
• Acceptance of Donation

The Board of Selectmen approved the location and design of a Veteran's Memorial to be built on the front lawn of the Town House, as presented by the Veteran's Project Working Group. The board also continued the earth removal permit hearing for the O'Donnell Family Realty Trust to August 9, 2022, and accepted donations to the Veteran's Department. A discussion on a proposed tax possession property auction was tabled for further review at the August 9th meeting.

• Approved Veteran's Memorial location and design on Town House front lawn (5-0)
• Continued O'Donnell Family Realty Trust earth removal permit hearing to August 9, 2022 (5-0)
• Accepted $100 cash, $500 grocery gift card, and $500 gas card donations to Veteran's Department (5-0)
• Appointed Valerie Massard as Old Colony Planning Council delegate, Paul Basler as alternate, and Jean Landis Naumann to Agricultural Commission (5-0)
• Approved April 5, April 19, and June 28, 2022 open session minutes as amended (5-0)

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging is meeting to receive reports from staff and committees, review the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 budget, and acknowledge the hiring of a new director. The agenda includes announcements about new board members and volunteer recognition, but no votes or formal decisions are listed.

• New COA Director Mary Beth Lawton starts July 18
• New COA Board Member Donna Weinberg
• Budget review for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022
• Working group update on Bylaws
• Special thanks to four volunteers

The board approved changes to the Policies and Procedures regarding non-voting participation in Advisory Board activities. The board also reviewed proposed updates to the By-Laws, which will be discussed with town officials.

• Approved changes to Policies and Procedures Article IV, H regarding non-voting participation (unanimous)
• Approved June Secretary's report (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to approve June minutes and department bills, hear engineering updates on the Grassy Hole/I-86 treatment plants, and discuss a Mass DEP approval to activate the Grassy Hole Water Treatment Plant. They will also take up unfinished business on a water quality certificate for properties at 1 Tremont St and 163 Summer St, and a memorial plaque for the Fred D. Svenson Jr Water Treatment Facility.

• Approve minutes of June 14, 2022
• Engineering updates from CEI, Inc on Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant
• Mass DEP letter dated June 29, 2022 approving activation of Grassy Hole Water Treatment Plant
• Water Quality Certificate for 1 Tremont St & 163 Summer St (applicant: STS Properties)
• Memorial plaque for Fred D. Svenson Jr Water Treatment Facility (Crown Trophy email)

The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously to issue an emergency water ban, contingent on the time needed to repair corrosion issues at the Grassy Hole/I-86 treatment plant, which is currently offline. The board also approved the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes and discussed ongoing contractor issues, including a refusal to approve pay requisitions until the plant is fully operational.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved emergency water ban, dependent on repair timeline for Grassy Hole/I-86 plant (2-0)
• Chairman stated refusal to approve pay requisitions until plant is functioning correctly
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review office bills and fiscal year documents. The board will enter executive session to discuss tax abatements and exemptions.

• Review of office bills for payment authorization
• Permission to submit fiscal year documents
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions

The Kingston Board of Assessors met on July 12, 2022, and approved three bills totaling $4,865.50, signed the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes, and granted permission to submit fiscal year 2023 documents (LA-3, LA-10, LA-4, LA-13A). The board then adjourned to executive session and did not return to open session.

• Approved CAI Technologies invoice for tax map maintenance ($862.50)
• Approved Real Estate Research Consultants invoice for utility appraisals ($4,000.00)
• Approved Plymouth County Registry of Deeds copies ($3.00)
• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Granted permission to submit FY2023 documents (LA-3, LA-10, LA-4, LA-13A)

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing for Rader Properties' special permit and site plan for an adult-use marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and sales facility at 30 Independence Way. The board will also review two ANR plans for lot divisions on Blair Drive and Howland's Lane, and discuss correspondence regarding a Starbucks queue scheme at Kingsbury Square Plaza.

• Continued public hearing for adult-use marijuana facility at 30 Independence Way (Map 12, Lots 3-2)
• ANR plan to divide Map 49 Lot 139 into a buildable lot at 10 Blair Drive and a parcel for Lot 49-142-1
• ANR plan to divide Map 48 Lot 17 into five buildable lots on Howland's Lane
• Correspondence to Kingsbury Square Plaza regarding Starbucks queue scheme
• Discussion of August break for the board

The Kingston Planning Board voted 3-0 to continue the public hearing for Rader Properties' proposed adult-use marijuana facility at 30 Independence Way to July 25, 2022, at the applicant's request. The board also endorsed two ANR (approval not required) plans: dividing Map 49 Lot 139 into a buildable lot at 10 Blair Drive and a parcel for Lot 49-142-1, and dividing Map 48 Lot 17 into five buildable lots on Howland's Lane. No minutes were available for review, and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:25 PM.

• Continued Rader Properties' special permit/site plan hearing for adult-use marijuana facility to July 25, 2022 (3-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan dividing Map 49 Lot 139 into buildable lot at 10 Blair Drive and parcel for Lot 49-142-1 (3-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan dividing Map 48 Lot 17 into five buildable lots on Howland's Lane (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 7:25 PM (3-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review warrants, approve minutes, and hear engineering updates on the Grassy Hole/I-86 treatment projects. They will vote on a conditional offer to promote Christopher Veracka to Water Superintendent and discuss correspondence about water leaks and a Plymouth development.

• Vote on conditional offer of promotional transfer to Christopher Veracka for Water Superintendent
• Engineering updates from Comprehensive Environmental Inc. on Grassy Hole/I-86 treatment
• Manganese Treatment Plant update from Kristen Berger, Resilient CE
• GAF Engineering RDA request for Map 97 Lots 1 & 2, Map 92 Lot 5, Map 96 Lots 1 & 2, Lot 6
• Grady Consulting letter on 1 Tremont & 163 Summer St. re-charge calculations

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet on June 28, 2022, to discuss sewer plant upgrades, a state clean-water survey, and property-related matters including the Davis Property and 22 Bradford Avenue. The meeting will also include an update from the superintendent and review of recent minutes.

• Plant Upgrade discussion
• 2022 Massachusetts Clean Water Survey review
• Davis Property agenda item
• 22 Bradford Avenue agenda item
• Superintendent update

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to consider several administrative actions, including hiring for five town positions, approving the water superintendent's salary, and making line-item transfers. The board will also hold a public hearing on an earth removal permit application, which has been continued to July 12, 2022, and will discuss a road closure request for an agricultural fair and librewery event. The meeting includes routine announcements and appointments.

• Public Hearing Earth Removal Permit Application, Off Marion Drive (continued to July 12, 2022)
• Request for Road Closure and use of Town Green for Agricultural Fair and Librewery Event
• Authorize hiring: Director of Elder Affairs, Wastewater Laborer, Archivist, Heavy Motor Equipment Operator, Public Safety Dispatcher
• Approval of Water Superintendent Salary
• Line-Item Transfer