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Kingston public meetings in 2022

97 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 28, 2022 · 18:30

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to hold wetland hearings on three properties

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Mon Dec 19, 2022 · 18:00

Wage & Personnel

Kingston Wage and Personnel Board seeks third member and reviews 2022 report

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.

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Fri Dec 16, 2022 · 11:00

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen to reconsider date for Annual Town Election

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.

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Wed Dec 14, 2022 · 18:00

General

Kingston Board of Health meets Dec 14 to continue nurse job description discussion

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.

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26 Evergreen Street
Wed Dec 14, 2022 · 18:30

Conservation Commission

Kingston Conservation Commission to discuss wetland projects and regulations

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 11:30

Council on Aging

Council on Aging to discuss budget and liability waivers

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.

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Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to review bills, abatements, and vehicle commitments

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.

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26 evergreen st, kingston
Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 17:15

General

Assessors board to hold executive session on exemptions

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen to discuss and potentially vote on FY24 budget recommendation

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.

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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 18:00

Wage & Personnel

Kingston Wage and Personnel Board seeks third member and reviews minutes

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.

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Thu Dec 8, 2022 · 18:00

General

Kingston Selectmen to hold closed session for non-union contract talks

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.

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Thu Dec 8, 2022 · 17:30

General

Kingston Selectmen to discuss FY24 budget at December 8 meeting

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.

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Wed Dec 7, 2022 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hold hearing on two 6-unit apartment buildings

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.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Health

Kingston Board of Health to discuss Public Health Nurse job description

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 19:00

General

Planning Board to review zoning topics for May Town Meeting

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.

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Tue Nov 29, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Kingston Board of Selectmen to review FY24 budget and 300th committee

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.

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Tue Nov 29, 2022 · 18:00

General

Kingston Council on Aging meets jointly regarding an age and dementia initiative

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.

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Tue Nov 22, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Water Commissioners

Water Commissioners to discuss FY24 budget and water treatment facility updates

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.

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22 Elm St, Kingston
Mon Nov 21, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Health

Board of Health to review 2023 fee schedule

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Thu Nov 17, 2022 · 18:00

Wage & Personnel

Wage Board to review Schedule C-3 changes due to minimum wage increase

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.

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Wed Nov 16, 2022 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to vote on O'Donnell fill appeal; Tremont St. hearing continued

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.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Selectmen to review 40B housing submission, MBTA zoning task force

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.

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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Mon Nov 14, 2022 · 19:00

Planning

Planning Board to hear Freedom Boat Club special permit for dry storage on Prospect St

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.

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Kingston Town House 28 Evergreen St, Room 200, Kingston
Wed Nov 9, 2022 · 18:30

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to hear four wetland-related public hearings

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Nov 8, 2022 · 18:00

Wage & Personnel

Kingston wage board to meet in closed session with Selectmen

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.

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Tue Nov 8, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Water Commissioners

Water Commissioners to discuss water moratorium and Monk's Hill development

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.

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Tue Nov 8, 2022 · 16:00

Board of Assessors

Assessors to hold closed session on tax exemption/abatement applications

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.

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Tue Nov 8, 2022 · 18:00

General

Kingston Selectmen to hold closed session on non-union contract talks

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.

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Tue Nov 8, 2022 · 15:30

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to review Chapter Land applications

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.

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26 evergreen st, kingston
Tue Nov 8, 2022 · 11:30

Council on Aging

Kingston COA board to discuss lunch price hike, policies, transportation

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.

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Mon Nov 7, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Health

Kingston Board of Health to discuss plastic bag ban and strategic plan

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear special permit for two 6-unit apartment buildings

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.

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26 Evergreen St., Kingston
Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 17:30

Board of Selectmen

Kingston Selectmen to hold closed session on personnel matters

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.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 18:00

Wage & Personnel

Wage board to attend GovHR compensation study review

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.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Kingston Selectmen to hold tax classification hearing and review wage study

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.

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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Wed Oct 26, 2022 · 18:30

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to review wetland permits for three projects

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Oct 25, 2022 · 17:00

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to review tax deferral and exemption applications

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.

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Tue Oct 25, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to review October abatements and motor vehicle commitment

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.

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Tue Oct 25, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Water Commissioners

Water Commissioners to discuss FY24 budget and potential water moratorium

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.

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22 Elm St, Kingston
Tue Oct 25, 2022 · 11:00

General

Kingston Council on Aging to discuss Age/Dementia Friendly initiative with UMass Boston

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.

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Mon Oct 24, 2022 · 19:00

Planning

Planning Board to hear special permits for marijuana facility and ADU

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.

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Kingston Town House 26 Evergreen st, Room 200, Kingston
Wed Oct 19, 2022 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear appeal and permit request for fill importation at 48 Marion Drive

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.

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26 Evergreen St., Kingston
Tue Oct 18, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Kingston Selectmen to vote on liquor license, senior center fees, and radioactive waste opposition

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.

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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Oct 18, 2022 · 17:15

Board of Selectmen

Selectmen to discuss cannabis host community agreements in executive session

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.

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Mon Oct 17, 2022 · 18:00

Wage & Personnel

Kingston wage board seeks third member and reviews pay study

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.

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Mon Oct 17, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Health

Kingston Board of Health reviews bills, minutes, and departmental reports

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Wed Oct 12, 2022 · 18:30

Conservation Commission

Kingston Conservation Commission to review wetland projects and hearings

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Oct 11, 2022 · 11:30

Council on Aging

Council on Aging to discuss age-friendly community survey and pet policy

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.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Water Commissioners

Water Commissioners to review engineering RFPs and treatment plant updates

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.

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Tue Oct 4, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Board to interview recreation candidates, consider new liquor license

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.

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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Sep 27, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Water Commissioners

Water Commissioners to review engineering proposals and treatment plant updates

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.

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22 Elm St, Kingston
Mon Sep 26, 2022 · 19:00

Planning

Planning Board to hold public hearing for ADU at 12 Copper Beech Dr

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.

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Kingston Town House 26 Evergreen st, Room 200, Kingston
Wed Sep 21, 2022 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to consider special permit for two 6-unit apartment buildings

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.

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26 Evergreen St., Kingston
Tue Sep 20, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Selectmen to hold advisory vote on Howlands Lane property, budget talk

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.

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Mon Sep 19, 2022 · 18:00

Wage & Personnel

Kingston Wage and Personnel Board to discuss compensation study and minimum wage

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.

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Mon Sep 19, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Health

Kingston Board of Health to discuss Camp Norse variance and grants

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 19:00

General

Zoning Board to hear appeal on commercial fill import at 48 Marion Drive

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.

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26 Evergreen St., Kingston
Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 18:30

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to hear two wetland notices of intent

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Sep 13, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Kingston Board of Assessors to review bills, motor vehicle commitments, and abatements

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.

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26 evergreen st, kingston
Tue Sep 13, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Water Commissioners

Water Commissioners to review engineering proposals and treatment plant updates

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.

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22 Elm St, Kingston
Tue Sep 13, 2022 · 11:30

Council on Aging

Council on Aging to review August 2022 budget and policies

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.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022 · 19:00

Planning

Kingston Planning Board to hear public hearing on 2-family home at 79 Elm St

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.

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Kingston Town House 28 Evergreen St, Room 200, Kingston
Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Health

Kingston Board of Health to weigh variances for two properties

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to hear appeals and special permits for four Kingston properties

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.

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26 Evergreen St., Kingston
Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Selectmen to vote on response to Open Meeting Law complaint

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.

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Fri Sep 2, 2022 · 10:00

General

Selectmen hold emergency meeting, recess to executive session

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.

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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Thu Aug 25, 2022 · 17:00

General

Board of Selectmen to consider one-day liquor license for Brewery 44 event

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.

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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Wed Aug 24, 2022 · 18:30

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to hold public hearings on Cushman Drive and Summer St

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Aug 23, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Selectmen to weigh speed limit change, firefighter hire, plow rates

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.

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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Tue Aug 23, 2022 · 15:30

Board of Water Commissioners

Water Commissioners to review Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant updates

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.

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22 Elm St, Kingston
Thu Aug 18, 2022 · 16:00

General

Water Board to vote on filling Foreman vacancy

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.

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Wed Aug 17, 2022 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to decide raze/rebuild at 35 Cole St. and sign move at 101 Kingston Collection Way

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.

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26 Evergreen St., Kingston
Mon Aug 15, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Health

Kingston Board of Health to discuss trash disposal at 12-18 Tremont St.

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Sat Aug 13, 2022 · 09:00

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen to hold executive session on personnel matter

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.

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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Wed Aug 10, 2022 · 18:30

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to hold hearings on four properties, continue two

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Aug 9, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Board to consider technology policy, liquor license, and hiring

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.

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Tue Aug 9, 2022 · 15:30

Board of Water Commissioners

Water board to hear updates on Grassy Hole/I-86 treatment plant and WaterSmart proposal

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.

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22 Elm St, Kingston
Tue Aug 9, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Kingston Assessors review FY2022 receipts and discuss non-public tax abatements

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Aug 9, 2022 · 11:30

Council on Aging

Council on Aging to review July 2022 budget and introduce new director

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.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022 · 19:00

Planning

Planning Board to hold hearings on marijuana facility and residential dwelling

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.

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Kingston Town House 28 Evergreen St, Room 200, Kingston
Wed Aug 3, 2022 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals continues two development-related hearings to August and September

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.

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26 Evergreen St., Kingston
Mon Aug 1, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Health

Kingston Board of Health to review bills, reports, and grant update

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Mon Aug 1, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Selectmen to consider leasing town property for business sign and buying Pembroke Street property

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.

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26 Evergreen Street, Kingston
Wed Jul 27, 2022 · 18:30

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to hold public hearing for home construction off Baker Ave

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Jul 26, 2022 · 15:30

Board of Water Commissioners

Water Commissioners to discuss Grassy Hole plant and Main St project funding

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.

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22 Elm St, Kingston
Tue Jul 26, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Kingston Selectmen to appoint officials and hear wastewater plan update

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.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022 · 19:00

Planning

Kingston Planning Board to continue hearings on Independence Center road and marijuana site

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.

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Kingston Town House 26 Evergreen st, Room 200, Kingston
Wed Jul 20, 2022 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear request for two 6-unit apartment buildings

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.

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26 Evergreen St., Kingston
Wed Jul 13, 2022 · 18:30

Conservation Commission

Kingston Conservation Commission to review wetland projects and enforcement

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.

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26 Evergreen St, Kingston
Tue Jul 12, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to discuss tax abatements and exemptions

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.

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26 evergreen st, kingston
Tue Jul 12, 2022 · 15:30

Board of Water Commissioners

Water board to hear updates on Grassy Hole treatment plant approvals

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.

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Water Dept Office - 22 Elm St, Kingston
Tue Jul 12, 2022 · 11:30

Council on Aging

New COA director hired; board reviews FY2022 budget

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.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen to discuss tax possession property auction

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.

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Mon Jul 11, 2022 · 19:00

Planning

Planning Board to continue hearing on marijuana facility at 30 Independence Way

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.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 18:00

Board of Selectmen

Board to consider hiring five town positions and approve water superintendent salary

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.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 16:30

Wastewater/Sewer

Kingston Sewer Commission meets to review plant upgrades and property issues

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.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 16:30

Board of Water Commissioners

Board to vote on promoting Christopher Veracka to Water Superintendent

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.

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22 Elm St, Kingston