Kingston public meetings in 2023

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will discuss the salary for a new Finance Director/Town Accountant hire at Step 7 of Grade 13. The meeting also includes routine announcements and planning for the next meeting.

• Discussion of salary for new Finance Director/Town Accountant at Step 7 of Grade 13
• Next meeting agenda planning for January 18, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to sign documents, including a $6,025 invoice for MS4 support, and act on determinations of applicability for properties on Summer Street. They will also consider a request for a certificate of compliance for 68 Evergreen Street and hold a public hearing on a proposed solar energy system off Anderson Avenue, though the applicant has requested a continuance to January 10, 2023.

• Invoice from Environmental Partners Group, LLC for $6,025.00 for MS4 support
• Determination of Applicability for 85 Summer Street
• Determination of Applicability for 77 Summer Street
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 68 Evergreen Street
• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 3.2 mW ground mount solar system off Anderson Avenue (0 Sawmill Drive) - continuance requested

General

The Board of Health will review reports from the health agent, public health nurse, and Healthy Kingston. The board is discussing updates to the 2024 fee schedule and permitting requirements for private haulers.

• 2024 fee schedule
• Reduction of non-profit permitting fees
• Permit issuance policy for non-compliant Private Haulers
• Betterment Loan fee
• Envirotech outstanding invoice

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on an earth removal permit for PK Realty Trust off Route 44, consider two one-day liquor licenses for Early Bird Cafe, and vote on an amendment to hours and entertainment license for 42nd Parallel Brewing Co. They will also discuss spending ARPA funds, approve annual licenses, accept a donation, and get an update on the police chief search.

• Public hearing: Earth removal permit for PK Realty Trust off Route 44
• Two one-day liquor licenses for Early Bird Cafe (New Year's Eve and New Year's Day)
• Amendment to hours and new entertainment license for 42nd Parallel Brewing Co.
• Request to expend ARPA funds
• Police chief search update and next steps

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health is meeting to review bills and minutes, hear reports from the health agent and public health nurse, and discuss a range of operational items. Key topics include the 2024 fee schedule, catering permits for Peggy's Kitchen, non-compliance penalties for private haulers, and reducing non-profit permitting fees. The board will also set its 2024 meeting schedule and discuss public health outreach efforts.

• Review bills for November 8 and December 6, 2023
• Discussion of Betterment Loan fee
• Discussion of sand removal at PK Trust
• Discussion of catering permits for Peggy's Kitchen
• Discussion of 2024 fee schedule and reducing non-profit permitting fees

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will discuss and potentially act on personnel matters, including a requested reclassification for the Wastewater Superintendent position, a compensation study, and new wording for a promotion clause. The board will also review the 2023 annual report and FY2025 bylaw amendment requests.

• Discuss requested reclassification for Wastewater Superintendent, position rating and Compensation Study information
• Review new wording for Section 7, Compensation, (d) Promotion
• Update on Bylaw amendment requests for FY2025
• Approve Annual Report for 2023
• Requested clarification on Section 15, Miscellaneous Provisions, (h)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting to consider approving the hire of an investigator. The agenda also includes announcements, an open forum, and routine items like meeting minutes and reports. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Consideration of approval to hire an investigator

General

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board is meeting to consider an appeal request from Diane Mola regarding a 30-day suspension. The board will also handle routine announcements and set the next meeting date.

• Appeal request of 30-day suspension from Diane Mola
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider requests for determinations regarding work at 85 and 77 Summer Street. The board will also hold public hearings for a home addition at 3 Grandview Avenue and a solar energy system off Anderson Avenue.

• Invoice for $10,334.00 to Environmental Partners Group, LLC for MS4 support
• Invoice for $13,654.02 to Wildlands Trust for Blackwater Memorial Forest endowment fee
• Request for Determination for a shipping container at 85 Summer Street
• Request for Determination for a new deck and patio at 77 Summer Street
• Notice of Intent for a 3.2 mW (DC) solar energy system off Anderson Avenue

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review and authorize December abatements, discuss state certification and end-of-year items, and review FY2025 Chapter Land applications. They will also consider bills for payment and approve meeting minutes from October and November. The board will then enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications, which are not public record.

• Review and authorize December abatements
• Discussion of state certification and end-of-year items
• Review FY2025 Chapter Land applications
• Review and discuss bills for payment authorization
• Approve October 24th and November 21st meeting minutes

General

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to approve minutes and payments, then discuss new business including a plant upgrade, an update from the superintendent, WaterWorth, staff positions and reclassification, sewer rules and regulations, land control use, and a CDM contract. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Commitment 24-19 for $159.40
• Commitment 24-20 for $77.40
• Commitment 24-17 for $340,872.10
• Discussion of Plant Upgrade
• Discussion of Staff Positions and Reclassification

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board will convene on December 12, 2023, at the Senior Center to review operational updates, grants, and volunteer opportunities. The meeting includes reports from staff and committees, with discussions on the Compact Grant for Age & Dementia Initiative and changes to Thursday lunches starting in January 2024.

• November cafe update from Mary Beth
• Compact Grant - Age & Dementia Initiative update from Mary Beth
• Changes to Thursday lunches starting in January 2024
• Outreach Coordinator search update from Mary Beth
• Christmas/Holiday lunch updates

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on exemption applications. The meeting will also include a call to order in executive session and approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Review and decision on exemption applications

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve bills and minutes, hear engineering updates on the Grassy Hole/I-86 Water Treatment Plant and Main Street Water Main Project, and receive a departmental update. They will vote on allocating municipal costs for FY25 (up about $6K due to insurance) and on the amount to lien for water bills (minimum $75). They will also discuss opt-out letters for PFAS class action lawsuits and confirm the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Vote on FY25 municipal cost allocation, increased ~$6K due to insurance
• Vote on water bill lien amount, minimum $75
• Engineering update: Grassy Hole/I-86 Water Treatment Plant hypo tank repair
• Engineering update: Main Street Water Main Project
• Opt-out letters for Dupont and 3M PFAS class action lawsuits mailed Dec 1 and Dec 6

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from Priolo Wapping Realty, LLC. The petitioner is requesting a Comprehensive Permit to build an age-restricted residential development.

• Public hearing for 60-unit age-restricted residential development at 113 & 117 Wapping Road (Map 52 Lot 9 and Map 42 Lot 8)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review a safety audit for Landing Road and provide an update on the search for a new Police Chief. The board is also considering changes to inspectional service fees and the declaration of town property as surplus.

• Review of Safety Audit Report for Landing Road
• Review of Inspectional Service Fees
• Request to Declare Town Property as Surplus
• Review of RFP for Legal Services
• Annual Appointment of Special Police Officers and Matrons

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to handle routine business and, under new business, discuss and reconsider a vote taken on 11/28/23 regarding action for PFAS class action litigation with 3M and DuPont. The rest of the agenda is standard procedural items such as bill schedules, minutes, and updates.

• Reconsider vote of 11/28/23 on PFAS class action litigation with 3M and DuPont
• Approval of department bill schedules
• Water superintendent departmental update
• Meeting minutes approval

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear engineering updates on the Grassy Hole Water Treatment Plant and Main Street Water Main Project, and review the FY25 budget before submission. The board will also discuss the resignation of Foreman Eric Hillstrom, maintenance updates, and deadlines to opt out of the Dupont and 3M class action lawsuits.

• Vote to approve minutes of October 30 and November 15, 2023
• Engineering update on Grassy Hole Water Treatment Plant hypo tank area repairs
• Main Street Water Main Project update
• FY25 Budget & Cap Planning review before final submission to Town Administrator
• Deadlines to opt out of Dupont & 3M class action lawsuits by early December 2023

Planning

The Planning Board will vote on whether to release consulting, inspection, and escrow fees for various completed, withdrawn, or unbuilt projects. The board will also discuss designating a representative for the Community Preservation Committee.

• Vote to release consulting/inspection fees for projects including Lowe's, Starbucks, and 192 Summer Street O'Reilly Auto Parts
• Vote to release escrow accounts for Stonemeadow Farms and Tree Farm Estates
• Discussion to designate a Planning Board Representative for the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging is meeting to discuss the board's presence at a Board of Selectmen meeting to answer questions. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Discussion regarding Council on Aging Board attendance at Board of Selectmen Meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on property tax classification and a dangerous dog, consider a one-day liquor license for Weir's Tree Farm, and discuss the police chief search. They will also make appointments and accept a donation.

• Public Hearing for Classification of Property for Tax Purposes
• 7:00 P.M. Dangerous Dog Hearing
• Request for One Day Liquor License - Weir's Tree Farm for November 24th and 25th
• Police Chief Search - Update and Next Steps
• Appointment of Substitute Circulation Assistant and Part Time Administrative Assistant for Treasurer/Collector's Office

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to review and decide on exemption applications and discuss Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the October 24, 2023 executive session.

• Review and decision on exemption applications
• Discussion of Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases
• Approval of October 24, 2023 executive session minutes

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to review plant upgrades, hear an update from the superintendent, discuss the FY25 budget, and consider new wastewater positions. The meeting also includes reviews of sewer rules and regulations, as well as updates on specific projects like Waterworth and Royson Drive.

• FY25 Budget discussion
• Plant Upgrade proposal
• New Wastewater Positions consideration
• Sewer Rules and Regulations review
• Waterworth project update

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will convene on November 21, 2023, at 5:00 PM in Town House Room 101 and via Zoom to discuss bills for payment, November abatements, FY2024 budget items, FY2025 Chapter Land applications, and classification hearing recommendations. The meeting will include a vote on abatements and a non-public executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications.

• Review and authorize November abatements
• Discuss FY2024 budget items
• Review FY2025 Chapter Land applications
• Review and vote on classification hearing recommendations
• Enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications (non-public) per MGL Chapter 59 Section 60

Wage & Personnel

The Board will review and approve the FY2024 Bylaw incorporating changes from the Fall Town Meeting. Members will also discuss the 2023 Annual Report and the timeline for the Annual Town Meeting.

• Review and approval of FY2024 Bylaw
• Reclassification request for the position of Wastewater Superintendent
• Proposed changes to Bylaw Sections 7(d), 7(g), 11(f) and 15(a) for FY2025
• Discussion of the Board's 2023 Annual Report

Planning

The Planning Board will receive a general update from Town Planner Valerie Massard. The board will also introduce VHB of Watertown, MA, a consultant funded by an MHP TA-Grant.

• Introduction of grant-funded consultant VHB of Watertown, MA
• Review and update by Town Planner Valerie Massard
• Approval of October 2, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will convene to approve the minutes from the October 16, 2023 meeting and receive updates on departmental projects, including water main and treatment plant work. The board will also discuss the FY25 budget, which is due to the Town Administrator by November 28, 2023.

• Vote to approve minutes of October 16, 2023
• FY25 Budget discussion (due November 28, 2023)
• Main Street Water Main Project update
• Closeout of SRF Grassy Hole/I-86 Water Treatment Plant (confirmation from MassDEP)
• Elm Street Water Dept Office roof replacement (one quote received, another pending)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request to modify an existing special permit for a dog daycare facility at 114R Main St. Two other public hearings are scheduled but were continued from earlier meetings. The board will also approve meeting minutes.

• Modification to special permit #22-02 for dog daycare at 114R Main St
• Special permit sought for roof removal and second-floor addition on nonconforming lot at 3 Grandview Avenue
• Modification to 1997 special permit for golf course maintenance building at Indian Pond Country Club

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging is meeting to discuss updates regarding the cafe and a request to attend a Board of Selectmen meeting on November 21. The board will also review the accreditation process and volunteer recruitment.

• Discussion of cafe updates and a suggestion for the Friends group to purchase dishes and silverware
• Request to attend Board of Selectmen meeting on 11/21 regarding the cafe
• Review of the accreditation process and Advisory Board involvement
• Discussion on volunteer recruitment and recognition
• Updates on by-laws and the bocci court

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider permit requests for residential construction at 85 Brookdale Street and 3 Grandview Avenue. The board will also review several payments for environmental consulting and restoration projects.

• Public hearing for a second-floor addition at 3 Grandview Avenue
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a retaining wall and waterline at 85 Brookdale Street
• $6,516 bill from Environmental Partners Group for September 2023 MS4 support
• $4,978.75 bill from Beals & Thomas for Sampsons Brook Headwaters Restoration Project
• $2,900 bill from Roots Tree Consulting for a bird habitat plan at Camp Nekon

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss several operational and financial matters, including a plant upgrade, an update from the superintendent, Eversource net metering credits, the FY24 budget, job reclassification, overtime, and sewer rules and regulations. The agenda also includes a meeting with CDM and a commitment item (24-18).

• Plant Upgrade
• Eversource Net Metering Credits
• FY24 Budget
• Job Reclassification
• Sewer Rules and Regulations

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session for strategy and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Fire Chief and Assistant Town Administrator. The board will also consider approving or releasing executive session minutes. No other public business is on the agenda.

• Executive session for negotiations with Fire Chief
• Executive session for negotiations with Assistant Town Administrator
• Approve and/or release executive session meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on a Verizon/Eversource pole relocation, consider a new common victualler license, and discuss several police and fire items, including a body-worn camera grant, ambulance fee increases, and delaying firefighter hires. They will also get updates on the police chief search and other administrative matters.

• Public hearing on Verizon and Eversource pole relocation on Pembroke Street
• Approval of new common victualler license at 101 Kingston Collection Way
• Request to accept Body Worn Camera Grant and implement body cameras for all sworn police officers
• Request to increase ambulance fees and establish fees for energy system inspections
• Discussion on delaying hiring of four firefighters approved at Annual Town Meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a variance request for a property on Phillips Road. The board will also review bills from September and October 2023 and discuss updates to the Policy and Procedure Manual.

• Variance request for 18 Lot Phillips Road
• Review of bills from September 29, October 13, 20 and 26, and November 2, 2023
• Policy and Procedure Manual update discussion
• Discussion on future meeting time and location

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen posted a notice for a November 2, 2023 meeting held via Zoom. The agenda includes procedural items such as a call to order, announcements, and a request for a one-day liquor license for a hockey game at The Bog. The meeting may recess into an executive session.

• One-day liquor license request for hockey game at The Bog on November 4th

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting via Zoom to enter an executive session. The session is designated to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, mental health, discipline, dismissal, or complaints regarding the Town Administrator.

• Executive session regarding Town Administrator

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and bills, hear presentations on property developments, and vote on updates to Rules & Regulations. The board will also receive updates on water infrastructure projects and the FY24 budget timeline.

• Appointments: Lloyd Geisinger (Thorndike Development) re: Sacred Heart Property; Sullivan & Comerford for AM LLC (48 Howland's Lane); Kristen Berger (Resilient CE)
• Vote to approve recommendations and updates in Rules & Regulations
• Updates on Elm Street Water Tank Maintenance, Grassy Hole WTP, I-86 Well Cleaning, Main Street Water Main projects
• FY24 budget: Capital Improvement Requests due November 10, 2023
• Letter to Comprehensive Environmental Inc. requesting final invoices for Grassy Hole WTP

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings. One is a continued hearing on a request to modify a 1997 special permit to relocate a golf course maintenance building at Indian Pond Country Club. The other is a new hearing on a Comprehensive Permit (Chapter 40B) application from Cushman Farms, LLC to build 162 rental housing units on about 11 acres off Marion and Cushman Drives. The board will also approve meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Cushman Farms, LLC requests Comprehensive Permit under MGL Chapter 40B for 162 rental units in three apartment buildings on ~11 acres off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive (Map 66 Lots 29, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 47; Map 75 Lots 5, 7)
• Continued hearing: Fred Tonsberg, 60 Country Club Way, seeks modification to 1997 special permit (case #888) to relocate golf course maintenance building at Indian Pond Country Club
• Site plan for maintenance building by Webby Engineering Associates, Inc. dated 7/11/2023
• Comprehensive Permit plans by Coneco Engineers & Scientists dated October 2, 2023
• Meeting minutes to be approved

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two wetland-related projects, decide on several determinations and a certificate of compliance, and review an enforcement matter involving improper disposal of dog waste into the Jones River. The agenda also includes signing small bills for trail maintenance and lumber, and reviewing a complaint filed by Frederick Grover.

• Public hearing: 3 Grandview Avenue second-floor addition within wetland resource areas
• Public hearing: Blackwater Memorial Forest wetland restoration project
• RDA for Delano Avenue access pathway work
• RDA for 85 Summer Street shipping container placement
• Enforcement: Frederick Grover - improper disposal of dog waste and plastic into the Jones River

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to authorize payments, commitments, and tax abatements for October. The board will also discuss state certification directives and a property photo project.

• Review and authorization of October abatements
• Review of FY2025 Chapter Land applications
• Permission to submit LA4 & LA13 for Fiscal year 2023
• Status update on interim adjustment for state certification and property photo project
• Review and authorization of October commitments

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on exemption applications. The board will also discuss cases involving the Appellate Tax Board (ATB).

• Review and decision on exemption applications
• Discussion of Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases

Conservation Commission

The agenda indicates that the Conservation Commission will attend Town Meeting. No other business items are listed for this meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to enter executive sessions. The discussions will cover collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters regarding the Town Administrator.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Executive session regarding the Town Administrator

General

The Finance Committee will attend a Special Town Meeting in person at Kingston Intermediate School. The meeting is open to the public and offers remote participation, though technical issues may cancel it.

General

The Kingston Sewer Commission is holding a meeting to attend the Special Town Meeting on October 24, 2023. The agenda contains no other business items; it is solely to attend the Special Town Meeting.

• Attendance at Special Town Meeting on 10/24/23

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The board will then recess to attend the Town Meeting.

• Discussion of Articles on Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Appointment of CDL Driver/Laborer with Streets, Trees and Parks

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel board will attend Fall Town Meeting sessions on October 24, 2023, at 7:00 PM. No specific decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings on October 18, 2023, at 7:00 PM in Room 200, Town Hall, 26 Evergreen Street. Members will review and likely vote on minutes from the previous meeting and then take up two special-permit applications for residential renovations on nonconforming lots and structures.

• Special permit for Susan Larson, 3 Grandview Avenue, to remove roof and add second floor on nonconforming lot (Map 38 Lot 93)
• Special permit for Paul Scott, Jr., 25 Cole Street, to add 12’×23’ rear addition on preexisting nonconforming lot (Map 48 Lot 50)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss an update from the Superintendent, a Town Meeting sewer article, staff positions and reclassification, and a transfer disposal site. The agenda lists these items as new business, with no decisions specified.

• Update from Superintendent
• Town Meeting Sewer Article
• Staff Positions and Reclassification
• Transfer Disposal Site

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will convene to approve the minutes from the September 25, 2023 meeting and receive updates on departmental projects, including the Water Treatment Plant Project and Main Street Water Main work. The meeting will also include discussions on new business, such as the 3M Class Action Lawsuit opt-out deadline, and correspondence regarding new water rates and seasonal property fees.

• Vote to approve minutes of September 25, 2023
• Water Treatment Plant Project - Grassy Hole-I/86
• Main Street Water Main updates
• New water rates posted on website as of September 28, 2023
• Seasonal property turn/turn-off fee of $35.00 beginning November 1, 2023

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will hold a procedural meeting to receive a human resources update, review minutes from prior meetings, and discuss preparations for the upcoming fall town meeting. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet to hold a public hearing on a zoning article for the Special Town Meeting that would add the Affordable Housing Trust to the site plan review distribution list for residential plans. The board will also receive updates on previously approved solar arrays on Ring Road and discuss MBTA zoning and OCPC Corridor Study updates. The meeting includes appointments, review of minutes, and setting future meeting dates.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Article 21 to add Affordable Housing Trust to site plan review distribution list (residential plans only)
• Update on solar arrays at 126 Ring Rd (Map 70 Lot 4-4) and 131-137 Ring Rd (Map 69 Lot 1)
• Discussion of MBTA zoning and OCPC Corridor Study updates
• Review/approve minutes from June 12, August 21, August 30, and September 11, 2023 meetings
• Appointment of new Planning Board member Alexander Graham

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to hear a presentation on a sewer article for Fall Town Meeting, sign several bills, and take action on wetland-related requests. They will also address enforcement cases and hold public hearings on ecological restoration and a wetland buffer zone project.

• Presentation by Sewer Commission on Fall Town Meeting Sewer Article
• Sign $5,075 bill to Environmental Partners Group for MS4 support
• Action on 30 Evergreen Street bocce court in wetland buffer zone
• Public hearing: Blackwater Memorial Forest wetland restoration project
• Public hearing: 11 Kingston Street increase in impervious coverage

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to discuss operational updates and upcoming events. The board is reviewing the use of the KCOA by outside groups and planning for seasonal luncheons.

• Naming the Cafe
• Outside groups use of the KCOA
• Public Safety luncheon at Haddad's
• Thanksgiving Luncheon planning
• Office hours for public to meet with Advisory Board

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session for two purposes: discussing the reputation, character, or discipline of a public officer or employee (Town Administrator), and discussing collective bargaining or litigation strategy (Munford and O'Donnell). The board will then return to open session and adjourn. No other business is listed.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matter regarding the Town Administrator
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy regarding Munford and O'Donnell

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing for a new all alcohol license and consider a one-day liquor license. The board is also discussing the FY25 budget and a grant to study the regionalization of school departments.

• Public Hearing for New All Alcohol License for Paisano's Restaurant
• Approval of One Day Liquor License - Kingston Collection
• Authorization to apply for Community Compact Grant to study regionalization of Kingston and Silver Lake School Departments
• FY25 Budget Discussion
• Joint meeting with Planning Board to interview a candidate for an open position

General

The Planning Board is holding a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen. The primary purpose is to interview a candidate to fill a Planning Board position created by a resignation.

• Interview for open Planning Board position

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss remaining warrant articles for a Special Town Meeting. The committee will also consider appointing a representative to the Capital Planning Committee.

• Appointment of representative to Capital Planning Committee
• Review of remaining Special Town Meeting warrant articles

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss infrastructure updates and administrative matters. The agenda includes a presentation from WaterWorth and discussions on plant upgrades and staff reclassification.

• Approval for 12 one bedroom apartments at 163 Summer St./ 1 Tremont St.
• Plant Upgrade discussion
• Transfer Disposal Site discussion
• Tank 3 Discussion
• SRF Document Authorization for Town & Country

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to consider a possible reconsideration of a Leaching Field Warrant Article. The board may also discuss opening and closing the Warrant.

• Possible reconsideration of Leaching Field Warrant Article
• Possible opening and closing of Warrant

General

The Planning Board will discuss state guideline changes and a technical assistance grant from the Mass Housing Partnership. The board will also review sample zoning from other Massachusetts communities.

• Technical Assistance grant from Mass Housing Partnership on Compliance Model
• Review of state guideline changes
• Review of sample zoning from other state communities

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review bills from late September and accept minutes from the September 18 meeting. The session includes reports from the Health Agent, Public Health Nurse, and Healthy Kingston.

• Review of bills dated September 22, 25, 26, and 28, 2023
• Appointment of Brian Donohue - Sewer Commission & Wastewater Department

General

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review and authorize September abatements, discuss designating an authorized signer for office bills, and review the consultant's fee for the Ring Road Solar project. They will also consider bills for payment and approve minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting. The board will enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications, which are not public record.

• Review and authorize September abatements
• Discuss designating an authorized signer for office bills
• Review consultant's fee for Ring Road Solar project
• Review and discuss bills for payment authorization
• Approve minutes from August 22, 2023 open session

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting to consider several action items, including road closures for block parties, use of ARPA funds, modifications to winter plow rates, new common victualler licenses, and reopening the Special Fall Town Meeting warrant for a solar PILOT agreement. They will also review a draft warrant for the Special Town Meeting and discuss the police chief job description. The meeting includes routine announcements and appointments, with several items being decided and others only discussed.

• Request to use ARPA funds from Fire, Facilities, IT, and Council on Aging departments
• Request to modify existing winter plow rates for contracted plow drivers
• Approval of new common victualler licenses at 101 Kingston Collection Way and 287 Main Street
• Re-open Special Fall Town Meeting warrant to add solar PILOT agreement article from December 2020
• Review of draft warrant proposed articles for Special Town Meeting

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on exemption applications during an executive session. The board will also discuss updates on Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases.

• Review and decision on exemption applications
• Discussion of Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss proposed articles for a Special Town Meeting with the Board of Selectmen. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, covering minutes, appointments, and new business. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Attend Board of Selectmen meeting to discuss proposed article(s) for Special Town Meeting

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss updates on water infrastructure projects and PFAS-related legal matters. The board is also reviewing proposed changes to the department's rules, regulations, and fee schedule.

• Review of proposed changes to Rules and Regulations and fee schedule
• Review of letter to seasonal residents regarding a new turn on/turn off fee
• Discussion of Dupont Class Action Settlement regarding Aqueous Film-Forming Foams
• Updates on Elm St Water Tank Project and Main St Water Main
• Updates on I-86 Well Cleaning and Pump Replacement

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding special permits and modifications for three different properties. The board will discuss residential renovations, a commercial maintenance building, and a multi-unit housing project.

• Public hearing for 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. to construct two new 6-unit apartment buildings
• Public hearing for Fred Tonsberg at 60 Country Club Way to modify a special permit for a golf course maintenance building
• Continued public hearing for Susan Larson at 3 Grandview Avenue regarding a second floor for living space (continued to 10/18/2023)

General

The Kingston Finance Committee is meeting to welcome new members, reorganize the committee, and review Special Town Meeting warrant articles. The committee also announces vacancies on the Community Preservation and Capital Planning Committees, which it appoints. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review Special Town Meeting warrant articles
• Welcome new members Elaine Fiore and Jason Viveiros
• Committee reorganization
• Announce vacancies on Community Preservation and Capital Planning Committees (appointed by Finance Committee)
• Meeting held at Town House, 26 Evergreen St., Room 203 and via Zoom

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss infrastructure updates and operational matters. The board is reviewing a specific abatement and evaluating a key staff position.

• Abatement for 65-69 Summer St.
• Plant Upgrade
• Davis Property
• Transfer Station disposal site
• Superintendent/Chief Operator position evaluation

General

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, at the Senior Center. The only new business item is a vote regarding the cafe. The meeting includes an open forum for public comment.

• Vote on the cafe
• Open forum for public comment
• Meeting broadcast on PACTV and streamed online

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will hold a meeting to discuss human resources updates, review and approve meeting minutes, and address administrative items like letterhead and bylaw amendments. The board will also discuss the process for releasing executive session minutes and plan for the next regular meeting.

• Review and approve letterhead
• Discuss bylaw amendment deadline and draft memorandum
• Review and approve minutes for June 12, 2023, August 21, 2023, and September 6, 2023
• Discuss process for approval and release of executive session meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review bills and reports from the Health Agent and Healthy Kingston. The board is scheduled to discuss several operational items including reporting requirements for private haulers and member guidelines.

• Grease Trap - Council on Aging
• Private Hauler reporting requirements clarification
• Public Health Nurse update
• Mission Statement and BOH Member Guidelines

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider regulatory actions for properties on Stonewall Terrace and Winter Street. The board will also review enforcement items and a public hearing for a home addition. Additionally, the commission will vote on paying two vendor bills.

• $4,750.00 bill from Driveways By Heap for Calista Farms parking area paving
• $6,045.00 bill from Environmental Partners Group for July MS4 Support Services
• Public hearing for a second-floor addition at 3 Grandview Avenue
• Action items for 8 Stonewall Terrace RDA and 39 Winter Street RDA
• Enforcement reviews for 2R/6 Main Street and 110 Country Club Way

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The board will also consider a member application and a request to change by-laws.

• Nominations and elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Board member application from Mary Harriman
• By-Law change request
• Policies and Procedures clean up project
• Discussion of Board Member office hours

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss upcoming town business, including public hearings for utility installations from Eversource and Verizon. The agenda also covers a resident update on a proposed 40B development, Water Department ARPA fund requests, and closing the Special Town Meeting warrant.

• Public Hearing: Eversource Energy request to install underground cable, conduit, and one handhole on West Avenue and Rocky Nook Avenue
• Public Hearing: Verizon New England and Eversource Energy request to install one mid-span pole 19/23.5 on Brook Street
• Request from Water Department to use ARPA funds for Main Street
• Resident update regarding May Ave/Post Court proposed 40B
• Close Special Town Meeting Warrant

General

The Council on Aging Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting on September 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Kingston Town House. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate—meeting logistics, remote participation details, and recording notices—with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting held in-person at Kingston Town House, 26 Evergreen Street, with remote participation via Zoom

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting on September 12, 2023, at 6:45 PM. The agenda consists solely of a call to order followed by a recess to executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation, with no return to open session. No other business is listed.

• Executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will vote on addressing the FY24 budget shortfall, including reallocation of retained earnings and a water rate increase. They will also discuss project updates, consider an abatement request, and review a payment for hydrant work.

• Vote on FY24 budget shortfall, retained earnings reallocation, and water rate increase
• Discussion of Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant, 1-86 Well Cleaning, and Main Street Water Main projects
• Request for abatement at 65-69 Summer St due to water leak
• Request for $5,543 payment from Planning Dept for hydrant work at RT 27/106 - Cumberland Farms intersection
• Update on Elm Street Tank Maintenance Project

Planning

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a proposal regarding the conveyance of land at 6 Pico Ave. The board will also review meeting minutes from January through April 2023.

• Proposed conveyance of 'Lot 7' at 6 Pico Ave (Map 76 Lot 70) from Patrick and Nicole Gorman to William and Christine Watson

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to review and approve documents for submission to the Assistant Town Administrator ahead of the Fall Town Meeting. The meeting is open to the public in-person at Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 101 or via Zoom.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and choose a firm to conduct the search for a Police Chief. The board will also appoint liaisons to work with the selected search firm.

• Selection of Police Chief search firm
• Appointment of Board of Selectmen Liaison(s) for the Police Chief search

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two special permit applications. The first, continued from a previous date, seeks approval to construct two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. The second involves expanding a nonconforming structure at 18 Bay View Avenue. The board will also approve meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St.: special permit, waivers, and variance for two 6-unit apartment buildings (continued to 9/20/2023)
• Public hearing for 18 Bay View Avenue (Map 49 Lot 83): special permit to enclose an 8x12 area on an existing deck for living space
• Meeting minutes to be approved
• Meeting held in Room 200, Town Hall, 26 Evergreen Street, with remote access via Zoom

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider appointments for Scott Cohen and 42nd Parallel Brewery, and act on several sewer commitments and abatements. New business includes discussions on the Indian Pond Maintenance Facility, a plant upgrade, the Davis Property, staffing, and a superintendent evaluation.

• Appointment: Scott Cohen – 48 Howlands Lane
• Appointment: 42nd Parallel Brewery – Summer Street
• Commitment 24-01: $2,440
• Commitment 24-02: $8,324.60
• Abatement 24-04: ($671.00)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will interview three firms—Municipal Resources, Inc., BadgeQuest Inc, and Public Safety Consultants—to assist in recruiting a new police chief. The meeting also includes an open forum, announcements, and routine reports.

• Interview Municipal Resources, Inc. at 5:30 PM
• Interview BadgeQuest Inc at 6:15 PM
• Interview Public Safety Consultants at 7:15 PM
• Library closed Sept 1 for carpet installation, reopens Sept 5

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board is scheduled to meet on August 30, 2023, to discuss 30 Prospect Street regarding a Freedom Boat storage yard. The agenda consists primarily of this discussion along with standard administrative business such as meeting minutes and new or old business.

• Discussion regarding 30 Prospect Street Freedom Boat storage yard

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss road acceptance options and a proposed snow plowing policy for unaccepted roads. The body is also considering several personnel appointments and a lease amendment for the Elm Street Water Tank.

• Public Hearing: Farmer Series Pouring Permit for 42nd Parallel Brewing Co at 77 Summer Street
• One Day Liquor License request from Brewery 44 for the September 10 Agricultural Fair
• Amendment on Agreement for Relocation of Leased Premises and Equipment on Elm Street Water Tank
• Appointments for Wastewater Department Administrative Assistant, Public Health Nurse, and Transfer Station Operator
• Presentation on Options Road Acceptance and Proposed Snow Plowing on Unaccepted Road Policy

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss solutions for a water revenue shortfall. The board will also receive engineering updates on the Main St Water Main Project and the I-86/Grassy Hole Water Treatment Plant.

• Discussion on water revenue shortfall and possible solutions
• Engineering updates for I-86/Grassy Hole Water Treatment Plant and Main St Water Main Project
• Request to remove interest charges for 15 Baker Ave
• Updates on Elm St Tank cleaning and Pembroke St Tank cell carrier upgrades
• Report on water shut-offs at 32 Deer Run Rd and 10 Atwood Street

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and authorize bills, meeting minutes, the Ring Road solar project, the 2023 Motor Vehicle commitment, July abatements and exemptions, and a release of a land tax lien. The board will also enter executive session to discuss matters under state law. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Review and authorize 2023 Motor Vehicle commitment 4
• Discussion of Ring Road solar project
• Review and authorize July abatements and exemptions
• Review and authorize State Tax Form CL-9, Release of Classified Forest-Agricultural Land Tax Lien
• Enter executive session under MGL C.30A §21(A)(7)

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to review and decide on exemption applications and discuss Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases. The agenda also includes approval of the July 25, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Review and decision on exemption applications
• Discussion of Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases
• Approval of July 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills, approve minutes, and hear reports from the Health Agent and Healthy Kingston. They will discuss creating ServeSafe classes for the public, an EEE update, a resource list, revisiting well signage, a pre-occupancy fee, flu clinics, and hiring a septic consultant. A variance request for 17 Brentwood is also on the agenda.

• Variance request for 17 Brentwood
• Discussion on creating ServeSafe classes for the public
• Discussion on EEE update
• Discussion on fee for pre-occupancy
• Discussion on consultant for septic

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review two ANR (approval not required) plans, discuss upcoming town meeting articles including potential zoning changes, and consider updates to the ADU bylaw and solar regulations. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings. No final votes are listed on the agenda.

• ANR Plan for Claremont Plymouth LLC off Route 80 (Map 104 Lot 6) dividing land into 2 lots for abutters in Plymouth
• ANR Plan for 164 Wapping Road (Map 51 Lot 38) conveying Parcel A to abutter, no new lots
• Discussion of potential housekeeping article for Fall Town Meeting (Oct 24, 2023)
• Discussion of MBTA zoning outreach and engagement for Spring 2024
• Discussion of engaging consultant to update ADU bylaw for spring

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will discuss potential changes to the FY2024 Wage and Personnel Bylaw for the fall town meeting. The board will also review pay rates for election workers and a new Public Health Nurse hire.

• Hourly rates for election workers and clerical positions in Schedule C-1
• Salary for a new Public Health Nurse hire at Step 10 of Grade 6
• Negotiated KTEU benefit changes for bereavement, vacation, and longevity
• Proposed changes to the FY2024 Wage and Personnel Bylaw
• Clarification on the Senior Tax Write-off Program

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss several operational and infrastructure items. The agenda includes a plant upgrade, reorganization, and updates from the superintendent.

• Plant Upgrade
• Davis Property
• Amendment NO 3
• Change Orders
• Reorganization

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss updates to the town's budget process bylaws and host community agreements for cultivation and delivery. The board is also considering several license requests and personnel appointments.

• Review of proposed changes to Chapter 3 of Town Bylaws regarding Finance Committee and Budget Process
• Consideration of updated and new Community Host Agreements for Cultivation and Delivery
• Request from Eversource for a license agreement for one parking space in the library lot
• Request for a one-day liquor license from Hilltop Athletic Association
• Approval of a new Common Victualler License

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board is holding a special meeting on August 15, 2023, at the Kingston Town House and via Zoom. The agenda includes a special session to honor Joe Favaloro and a discussion on a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen regarding an open Board position for Kathy Studly.

• Special Meeting to honor Joe Favaloro
• Recommendation to BOS regarding open Board position for Kathy Studly

General

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to make an appointment for the Silver Lake Regional School Committee meeting. The discussion will focus on a Regional Agreement Update.

• Appointment to attend Silver Lake Regional School Committee Meeting regarding Regional Agreement Update

General

The Finance Committee is meeting via Google Meet to attend a joint meeting with the Silver Lake Regional School Committee.

• Joint meeting with Silver Lake Regional School Committee

General

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to approve bills and minutes, consider a finalist for an administrative assistant position, and hear engineering updates from Kristen Berger on the stormwater bioretention pond at Grassy Hole/I-86, the Main St water main project, and well cleaning. The water superintendent will also report on a pump operator position and the quarterly billing process.

• Vote to approve minutes of July 11 and July 25, 2023
• Appointment of Laurie Whitley as finalist for Administrative Assistant
• Engineering update on Stormwater Bioretention Pond at Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Facility
• Update on Main St Water Main project
• Update on Well Cleaning I-86

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to sign an Order of Conditions for the Bay Farm Association Trust and approve a $4,556.91 payment to Beals & Thomas for the Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration. The agenda also includes enforcement actions at several properties, approval of July 12 meeting minutes, and an update on Eversource's 5-year plan.

• Order of Conditions - Bay Farm Association Trust
• $4,556.91 to Beals & Thomas for Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration
• Enforcement: Curtis Avenue / 8 Cedar Lane, 2R/6 Main Street, 15 Bagnell Street, 71 Elm Street
• Subdivisions follow up Enforcement Orders
• Eversource 5 year plan update

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to enter an executive session. The board will not return to open session after the recess.

• Discussion of strategy regarding Graziano v. Town of Kingston

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss firms for the Police Chief search and review financial assistance applications. The board is also scheduled to make appointments for the Water Department and Elder Affairs.

• Discussion of interviewing firms to conduct Police Chief search
• Appointment of the Assistant Director of Elder Affairs
• Appointment of Administrative Assistant in the Water Department
• Review of Financial Assistance Application

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging meets to discuss staff and committee reports, vote on new board officers, and welcome Kathy Studley. The agenda also includes discussions on adding a monthly meeting day, reviewing policies and procedures, and scheduling a special meeting for August 15.

• New Board Officers Vote
• Welcome Kathy Studley
• Special Meeting - August 15
• Additional day for monthly meetings
• Policies and Procedures

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding special permits for residential construction and business modifications. The board will also determine if requested changes to a dog daycare's services constitute a minor or major modification.

• Special Permit request for 23 Spruce Street to raze and rebuild a single-family dwelling on a nonconforming lot
• Review of modification request for 'Off the Hook Dog Daycare' at 114R Main Street to add grooming, baths, and blowouts
• Continued hearing for 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. regarding two new 6-unit apartment buildings (rescheduled to 8/16/2023)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on August 2, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Room 203. The board will enter executive session to discuss litigation and mediation strategy regarding a May Avenue 40B decision before returning to open session.

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding the case Town of Kingston v. Kingston Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 386. The agenda contains only this one item, which is procedural and not open to the public.

• Executive session for litigation strategy under Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3)
• Case: Town of Kingston v. Kingston Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 386, 1983 CV 00582B (Plymouth Superior Court)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on August 1 at 6:00 PM in Town House Room 200 or via Zoom to interview candidates for an open Sewer Commission position and hold a public hearing on Eversource Energy’s request to install underground conduit along Kingston Street. The meeting also includes appointments, a discussion on hiring a police department review firm, and a town administrator’s report.

• Joint meeting with Sewer Commissioners to interview candidates for open position
• Public hearing on Eversource Energy’s petition to install underground conduit and one handhole along Kingston Street
• Continued discussion on hiring a firm to conduct an independent review of the Police Department
• Appointment of Board of Registrars and Assistant Tax Collector
• Annual reappointment to Agricultural Commission

General

The Kingston Sewer Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to interview candidates for an open position on the Sewer Commission due to a resignation. The meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Town House Room 200 and via Zoom.

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet on August 1, 2023, to review and approve past meeting minutes, discuss a plant upgrade, address the David Property item, review staff matters, receive an update from the superintendent, and consider a replacement for the Sewer Commissioner. The meeting is open to the public in-person or via Zoom.

• Approval of February and March 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of wastewater plant upgrade
• Consideration of David Property item
• Update from superintendent
• Sewer Commissioner replacement

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will discuss and likely approve starting salaries for a new Facilities Manager and an Assistant Director of Elder Affairs. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Salary discussion for new Facilities Manager at Step 5 of Grade 11
• Salary discussion for new Assistant Director of Elder Affairs at Step 5 of Grade 5

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding invasive vegetation maintenance in a pond. The board will also review enforcement items for several local addresses and sign payment documents for environmental services.

• Public hearing: Bay Farm Association Trust Notice of Intent for invasive vegetation maintenance in a pond
• Payment of $7,294.37 to Beals & Thomas for Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration
• Payment of $2,375.00 to Environmental Partners Group for June MS4 Support Services
• Enforcement reviews for 71 Elm Street, 2R/6 Main Street, 1 Royson Drive, and 19 Kingston Street
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for Parting Ways Road Map 105, Parcel 6&7

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss updates on water treatment, well cleaning, and the Main St water main project. The board will also receive reports on cell tower updates and the status of outstanding water bill collections.

• Shut Off program report of approximately $75K (64%) collected in outstanding water bills
• Updates on Grassy Hole / I-86 Water Treatment Plant
• Updates on Main St Water Main Project
• Cell tower updates for water tanks at Elm St and Pembroke St
• Memo to Conservation Commission regarding Elm St drainage project

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and authorize payments for bills, approve abatements for July, and consider abatement of uncollected excise taxes. They will also approve minutes from the June 27 meeting and then enter executive session to discuss matters under MGL C.59 §60.

• Review and discuss bills for payment authorization
• Review and authorize July abatements
• Review and authorize abatement of uncollected taxes
• Approve minutes from June 27, 2023 open session
• Executive session under MGL C.30A §21(A)(7) for MGL C.59 §60 matters

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on exemption applications. The board will also discuss new ABC applications, late abatement applications, and a chapter land lien release.

• Decision on exemption applications
• Review of new ABC applications
• Review of late abatement applications
• Review of chapter land lien release

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review bills and meeting minutes and receive reports from the Health Agent and Healthy Kingston. The board will also discuss food establishment permitting and merchants with non-compliant permits.

• Discussion on food establishment permitting processes
• Discussion on non-compliant merchants regarding permits
• Discussion on application expiration dates
• Discussion regarding American Legion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request by John Breen for a property at 195 Summer Street. The applicant seeks to reduce the required lot area from 30,000 to a smaller size for a two-family dwelling in an R-20 zone. The board will also approve meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: variance request by John Breen, 195 Summer Street, to reduce 30,000 sq ft lot requirement for two-family in R-20 zone
• Site plan by Webby Engineering dated 2/14/2022
• Meeting minutes to be approved

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will convene on July 18, 2023, at 4:30 PM in Town House Room 203 (Evergreen St.) and via Zoom to approve recent meeting minutes and discuss routine wastewater-plant and staff items. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the process for filling an upcoming Police Chief vacancy and handle various board and commission appointments. The agenda also includes discussions on filling a Sewer Commission vacancy, accepting a donation, and approving meeting minutes from July 11 and July 13, 2023.

• Discussion on the Process to Fill the Upcoming Police Chief Vacancy
• Acceptance of Donation
• Appointment to the Agricultural Commission and COA Advisory Board
• Annual Reappointment to Affordable Housing Trust
• Appointment of Facilities Manager

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss and potentially approve FY23 budget line-item transfers, along with routine announcements, open forum, and administrative reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with the budget transfers being the only substantive item.

• FY23 Budget Line-Item Transfers

Finance Committee

The Kingston Finance Committee is meeting to consider a line item transfer request, which is the only substantive item on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Line item transfer request

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 12, 2023, to sign documents, take action on a Request for Determination of Applicability, discuss enforcement cases, and hold public hearings. Key items include an amendment request for 9 Pebble Lane and a Notice of Intent from Bay Farm Association Trust for invasive vegetation maintenance in a pond.

• Extension for Orders of Conditions at 9 Pebble Lane
• Certificate of Compliance at 11 Brook Street
• Order of Conditions and Enforcement Order at 375 Elm Street
• Order of Conditions for Lake Street Culvert
• Public hearing: Bay Farm Association Trust Notice of Intent for invasive vegetation maintenance in a pond

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging will hold its regular meeting at the Senior Center, 30 Evergreen Street, to receive staff reports on the budget, director’s activities, and chairman’s updates. The public may attend in person or via Zoom, and the meeting will be broadcast on PACTV.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose is to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss appointments, budget transfers, and project updates. Key items include a request to use ARPA funds for HVAC replacement at the Pembroke Street Fire Station and a presentation on the proposed redevelopment of the former Sacred Heart High School property. The board will also hear an update from the Library Director and consider event requests and administrative appointments.

• Request to use ARPA Funds for the Replacement of Rooftop HVAC Units at the Pembroke Street Fire Station
• Presentation on the Proposed of Redevelopment of the Former Sacred Heart High School Property
• Request from Hope Floats to hold their Ninth Annual Memory Walk on Saturday, September 30, 2023
• FY23 Budget Line-Item Transfers
• Reappointment of Wiring Inspector and appointment of Local Inspector for Building Department

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is attending a Board of Selectmen meeting. The purpose is to hear about potential development on the Sacred Heart property located on Bishops Highway.

• Potential development on Sacred Heart property on Bishops Highway

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss engineering updates, departmental reports, and water projects. Key topics include engineering updates from Resilient CE regarding the Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant, the Main St Water Main Project, Phase 1, and the Sacred Heart Property in Zone II. The board will also review the water superintendent's departmental updates, including the FY23 Shut Off Program which brought in $26,038.50.

• Engineering updates on Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant and Main St Water Main Project, Phase 1 by Resilient CE
• Review of Thorndike Development's statements on irrigation and water resource district for Sacred Heart Property
• Report on the FY23 Shut Off Program bringing in $26,038.50
• Notice from Zoning Board of Appeals regarding abutter notification for Amazon.com Services LLC
• Vote to approve meeting minutes from June 6 and June 20, 2023

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health is meeting to review bills and minutes, hear reports from the Health Agent and Healthy Kingston, and discuss potential changes to tobacco regulations, authorizing pool inspections and budget adjustments, and well signage. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review bills dated June 29, 2023
• Acceptance of meeting minutes of June 26, 2023
• Discussion of tobacco regulations
• Discussion of authorizing Health Agent to do pool inspections and budget adjustments
• Discussion of well signage

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to approve minutes from ten prior meetings and discuss several new business items, including a plant upgrade, the Davis Property, staffing, an update from the superintendent, and the resignation and replacement of a sewer commissioner. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 17, February 7, 21, 28, March 21, April 4, 10, 18, 21, and 29, 2023
• Discussion of plant upgrade
• Discussion of Davis Property
• Discussion of staff
• Sewer commissioner resignation and replacement

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 28, 2023, at 6:30 PM in Room 200 of the Town House and via Zoom. The agenda includes signing documents, action items, enforcement matters, and three public hearings on notices of intent for projects affecting wetlands and waterways. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 10 meeting.

• Public hearing: 375 Elm St NOI for restoration of altered vegetation and pool installation in buffer zone of certified vernal pool
• Public hearing: Bay Farm Association Trust NOI for invasive vegetation maintenance in a pond
• Public hearing: Lake St Culvert Replacement & Stormwater Improvements NOI
• Action item: 11 Brook St RCOC
• Enforcement: 2R/6 Main St, 1 Royson Dr, Curtis Ave

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on requests to move money between accounts. The agenda focuses on two specific types of financial transfers.

• Reserve Fund Transfer Request
• Line Item Transfer Request

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to authorize payments for bills and review permit progress. The board is deciding on the abatement of uncollected taxes and June motor vehicle abatements.

• Review and authorization of uncollectible excise tax abatements
• Review and authorization of June motor vehicle abatements
• Review and authorization of Motor Vehicle Commitment 3 for FY2023
• Review of bills for payment authorization

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting in executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases. The board will also review minutes from its May 23, 2023 executive session. This is a routine, procedural meeting focused on ongoing tax appeals.

• Executive session to discuss pending Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases
• Review of May 23, 2023 executive session minutes

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will convene on June 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Town House Room 202 or via Zoom to review June 2023 bills, approve meeting minutes from June 5, and hear reports from the health agent and Healthy Kingston update. The board will also discuss irrigation well signage, late fee assessments, the status of the public health nurse, and the town physician role.

• Review of June 2023 bills
• Approval of June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion on irrigation wells signage
• Assessment of late fees

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will convene on June 26 at 7:00 PM in Town House Room 200 and via Zoom. The posted agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, routine discussions, new/old business, meeting minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting. No decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

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., including waivers and a variance. The board will also consider an informal request from Jacob Barnes regarding whether proposed changes to a prior case are minor or major. The meeting is largely procedural, with minutes approval and adjournment also on the agenda.

• Public hearing for special permit, waivers, and variance for two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St.
• Informal hearing for Jacob Barnes, 11 Standish Ave. West, to determine minor or major modification to ZBA Case #1603 (March 2016)
• Meeting minutes approval
• Remote participation via Zoom available

General

The Board of Water Commissioners will review engineering updates and the status of the Main St Water Main Project. The board will also consider a Zoning Board of Appeals request regarding a property at 195 Summer St.

• Review of ARPA application for Plymouth County funding for Main St Water Main Project
• Zoning Board of Appeals request for review: 195 Summer St variance for single family to two family rental
• Engineering updates on 1-86 Well Pump Cleaning by Maher Services
• Discussion on water moratorium language updates
• Status update on 1-86/ Grassy Hole Treatment Plant heater and SCADA harness assembly

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to determine the date for a Special Town Meeting and consider several appointments. The body will also review requests for town property use and a one-day liquor license.

• Set Special Town Meeting Date
• Temporary road closure request for Rocky Nook Avenue on July 4, 2023
• One day liquor license request from Upland Ale Co dba Brewery 44 for Gray's Beach Music Events
• Request from Plymouth Country Retirement Board for a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment effective July 1, 2025
• Appointment of Recreation Program Administrator and Assistant Town Treasurer

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to sign new contracts totaling $53,611.10 for engineering and ecological services, review five enforcement cases, and hold two public hearings on a culvert replacement and a wetlands withdrawal request.

• $24,937.21 Strong Tree Engineering - Task 1 Design and Task 7 Wetland Permitting
• $12,655.40 Beals & Thomas - Jones River Ecological Evaluation
• $7,923.49 Beals & Thomas - Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration
• Public hearing on Lake Street Culvert Replacement & Stormwater Improvements
• Public hearing on Cushman Farms Withdrawal Request

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging is holding its regular monthly meeting, primarily covering routine reports and housekeeping items. The board will hear the Director's budget status through May 31, address the retirement of a board member and an application for an open position, and elect officers. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Director's report on budget status through May 31 (11 months)
• Retirement of a board member
• Application for open board positions by a former board member
• Election of officers

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold its regular meeting to reorganize and appoint new members to the Community Preservation Committee, review administrative actions including land-use plans and a land swap, and discuss zoning workshop items for the fall town meeting. The board will also approve meeting minutes and receive a town planner report on ongoing projects.

• Reorganization and appointment to Community Preservation Committee
• Appointment of STS Realty representative at 1 Tremont Street
• Approval of updated consultant list
• Land swap between 42 West Street and 6 Quail Run
• Zoning workshop to discuss items for Fall Town Meeting

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve a draft bylaw for FY2024 wages and personnel policies, review and approve past meeting minutes, and address HR-related emails about employee benefits and hourly pay increases. The board will also set the agenda for the next meeting.

• Review and approve draft FY2024 Wage and Personnel Bylaw
• Approve minutes for February 13, March 13, March 20, and April 10, 2023 meetings
• Discuss release of executive session meeting minutes
• Email from Tina Betti regarding KTEU benefit changes
• Email from Paul Gallagher about increases for hourly-paid positions in Schedule C-1

General

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to enter an executive session regarding personnel negotiations. The session focuses on strategy and contract negotiations for the Police Chief.

• Contract negotiations with the Police Chief

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss town business, including an aquaculture license public hearing and proposals from the Agricultural Commission regarding the Town Green and a produce sharing program. The agenda also features board openings, appointments, and the acceptance of a full-time CDL/Laborer position for Streets, Trees, and Parks.

• Public Hearing for Aquaculture License
• Request from Agricultural Commission to use Town Green and Road closure
• Proposal by Agricultural Commission to Use Town House Gazebo for Produce Sharing Program
• Presentation/Discussion of possibly adding new Sugar Kelp/Shellfish Grant
• Acceptance of Full Time CDL/Laborer Position with Streets, Trees, and Parks

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss new business including a plant upgrade, the Davis Property, an update from the superintendent, and a board reorganization. The commission will also review meeting minutes from May 9th, May 18th, and May 22nd, as well as handle commitments numbered 23-51, 23-53, and 23-54.

• Plant Upgrade discussion
• Davis Property discussion
• Superintendent update
• Board reorganization
• Commitments 23-51, 23-53, and 23-54

General

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, discuss engineering updates including a well cleaning contract with Maher Services, and review a Mass DEP moratorium update. They will also consider approving the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report and provide comments on a Planning Board request for 163 Summer St/1 Tremont St.

• Vote to approve minutes of May 9 and May 23, 2023
• Contract update with Maher Services for well cleaning at Grassy Hole I-86
• Approve the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report
• Planning Board request for comments re: 163 Summer St/1 Tremont St (due June 8)
• Water shut off program: first letters sent with shut off date of June 30, 2023

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet on June 5 at 6:00 PM in Room 200 of the Town House and via Zoom to decide on non-commercial farm-animal regulations and to approve the posting for a Public Health Nurse position. The board will also review bills, hear a variance request at 1 Sequoia Drive, and discuss supplies, sunblock dispensers, and the Healthy Kingston Kids program.

• Continuation of the Public Hearing on Keeping of Non-Commercial Farm Animals Regulations and vote
• Vote to approve the posting for Public Health Nurse position
• West End Drilling - 1 Sequoia Drive variance request
• Supplies for Public Health Nurse - Janet Wade
• Sunblock Dispensers - Dennis Randall

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board is meeting to conduct general discussion and updates, with no specific action items listed. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, discussions, new/old business, and meeting minutes.

• General Discussion and Updates
• New/Old Business
• Meeting Minutes
• Next Regular Meeting

General

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation, and to approve or release executive session minutes. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Approve and/or release executive session meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will hold an executive session to review and sign minutes from a prior meeting, discuss tax exemption applications not open to the public, and receive an overview of pending Appellate Tax Board cases. The meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Room 203 at 26 Evergreen St.

• Review and sign minutes from May 2, 2023 executive session
• Discuss tax exemption applications under M.G.L. c30A §21(a)(7) and M.G.L. c59 §60
• Overview of pending Appellate Tax Board cases

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will convene at 6:00 PM on May 23 at the Water Dept Office (22 Elm St) and via Zoom to conduct routine business. The only substantive item is a meeting with the Board of Selectmen to hear a presentation by Thorndike seeking redevelopment of the Former Sacred Heart High School Property.

• Meeting with Board of Selectmen to hear Thorndike presentation on redevelopment of Former Sacred Heart High School Property

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve department bill schedules, review the Consumer Confidence Report for a vote, and receive updates on water restrictions, hydrant flushing, and a water moratorium. The board will also hear a bid update for well cleaning and a water quality certificate for a property at 163 Summer/1 Tremont St.

• Approval of Consumer Confidence Report for review and vote
• Bid Update - Well Cleaning
• Water Quality Certificate - 163 Summer/1 Tremont St
• Water Restriction update
• Hydrant Flushing update

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to authorize department bills, review meeting minutes from May 2, and approve May tax abatements. The board will also discuss permit progress and authorize a notice of betterment commitment. An executive session will be held to review FY23 exemption/abatement applications and Appellate Tax Board overviews.

• Review and authorize department bills
• Review and authorize May abatements
• Review and authorize notice of betterment commitment
• Discussion of permit progress
• Review meeting minutes from May 2, 2023

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. Announcements include volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and openings on local boards. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, appointments, and reports with no major votes or contracts.

• Proclamation for National Public Works Week
• Consideration of Amendment to Assistant Town Administrator's Contract
• Appointment of Wastewater Assistant Chief Operator
• Appointment of Plymouth County Advisory Board Member
• Appointment to Recycling Committee

General

The Kingston Sewer Commission is holding a regular meeting on May 18, 2023, at 8:30 AM. The agenda contains only one new business item under 'Staff' and is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• New Business: Staff

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two projects: a request to build two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St., and a variance for Dunkin Donuts at 121 Main St. to install oversized signage. The board will also review and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. for two new 6-unit apartment buildings
• Variance request for Dunkin Donuts at 121 Main St. to install oversized signage
• Informal request by Maggie Ann Ewing for ZBA case #20-01 opinion
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will convene on May 15 at 6:00 PM in Town House Room 203 (and via Zoom) to review bills, approve minutes, and hear administrative and public health updates. The meeting includes discussions on staffing assignments, a new Health Agent orientation, and supplies for the Public Health Nurse.

• Review of bills dated May 9, 2023
• Orientation of new Health Agent
• Discussion pertaining to Public Health Nurse position
• Supplies for Public Health Nurse
• June 5 continuation of Public Hearing on Keeping of Non-Commercial Farm Animals and vote

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several property requests and enforcement issues. The body is holding a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for test borings on specific roads and parcels.

• Public hearing: Cushman Farms LLC NOI for test borings along Thomas Street ROW, Cushman Drive ROW, and adjacent parcels
• Action item: 27a Rocky Nook Ave. COC request
• Action item: 58 Off Boundary St. RDA
• Enforcement reviews for 2R/6 Main Street, 1 Royson Drive (stormwater issue), and Curtis Avenue
• Signing of documents for 19 Kingston St. and 21 Kennedy Rd.

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will reorganize by electing a chair and vice chair, then vote on April 25 meeting minutes. They will hear requests for water quality certificates for properties at 163 Summer St and 1 Tremont St, receive updates on the Jones Rives/Elm St drainage project and engineering, and discuss a moratorium update from Town Counsel. The board will also consider comments on the preliminary subdivision plan 'Norrie Village' in Kingston/Plympton, due to the Planning Board by May 18.

• Reorganization: nominations and vote for Chair and Vice Chair
• Water quality certificate requests for 163 Summer St and 1 Tremont St
• Update on moratorium language from Town Counsel
• Comments on preliminary subdivision plan 'Norrie Village' (Kingston/Plympton)
• Vote to approve minutes of April 25, 2023

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review budget reports through April 30 and discuss potential problems regarding food services funding for FY24. The board will also address facility items including the patio room and outdoor gardens.

• Budget for food services FY24 and potential problems
• Budget through April 30
• By-laws update
• Patio room and outdoor gardens
• Advisory Board elections for June 13 meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the evaluation of the Town Administrator and review several personnel appointments. The board is also tasked with reviewing an agreement extension for the South Shore Recycling Cooperative.

• Review and approval of South Shore Recycling Cooperative Agreement Extension
• Appointment to Affordable Housing Trust
• Appointment of Wiring Inspector Alternate
• Appointment of Energy Manager and Public Safety Dispatcher
• Seasonal employee appointments for Recreation Department

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission is meeting to hold appointments with CDM Smith and Methuen Construction. The board will discuss a plant upgrade, the Davis Property, and a reorganization.

• Appointments with CDM Smith and Methuen Construction
• Plant Upgrade discussion
• Davis Property discussion
• Reorganization discussion

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet on May 8, 2023, to discuss a pending subdivision application for Pine Street, review the incomplete filing of Form B-Norrie Village, and vote on authorizing Valerie Massard as a signatory for Planning Department bills. The board will also receive updates on ongoing projects including Greystone Village, Sylvia Pond Estates, and Dunkin' Donuts, as well as the Complete Streets and OCPD Corridor Study.

• Review incomplete filing of Form B-Norrie Village (tentatively scheduled for May 22)
• Vote on Valerie Massard as authorized signatory for Planning Department bills
• Appointment for Mark Casey (South Shore Consulting Inc.) regarding Pine Street subdivision
• Updates on Greystone Village, Sylvia Pond Estates, and Dunkin' Donuts projects
• Town Planner report on Complete Streets and OCPD Corridor Study

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding special permits for new housing and a signage variance. The board will also address an informal request regarding a previous ZBA case.

• Public hearing for 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. to construct two new 6-unit apartment buildings
• Variance request from Spencer Kingston Realty LLC for signage at Dunkin Donuts, 121 Main St.
• Informal request from Maggie Ann Ewing of 41 East Avenue regarding ZBA case #20-01

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to review and sign minutes from a previous executive session. The board will also discuss tax exemption applications, which are not public record.

• Review and signing of April 10, 2023 executive session minutes
• Discussion of exemption applications pursuant to M.G.L. c30A, section 21 (a) (7) and M.G.L. c59, section 60

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including acknowledging a new board member, reviewing and signing minutes from the previous meeting, authorizing department bills, and discussing inspection progress. The board will also set its future meeting schedule and then enter executive session.

• Acknowledge new board member Stephen Dunn
• Review and sign April 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review and authorize department bills
• Overview and discussion of inspection progress
• Enter executive session at end of open session

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing regarding regulations for keeping non-commercial farm animals. The board will also discuss a plastic bag ban extension and department reorganization.

• Public hearing on regulations for 'Keeping of Non-Commercial Farm Animals'
• Discussion of a 6-month extension for Key Nutrition plastic bag ban
• Discussion of plastic bag ban reusable bags handout
• Discussion of department reorganization
• Shared Excellence Grant status update

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board is meeting to attend the Annual Town Meeting. The board will participate in discussions and votes as necessary.

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to attend the Annual Town Meeting. The agenda contains no other specific discussion items or decisions.

• Attendance at Annual Town Meeting

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet on April 29, 2023, at 8:30 AM to discuss items on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. No decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a procedural meeting with no concrete actions.

General

The Sewer Commission is meeting to review and consider Town Meeting Articles. The body will take any necessary action regarding these articles.

• Review and consideration of Town Meeting Articles

General

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Kingston Intermediate School Auditorium. The agenda includes a discussion of articles on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and a discussion and possible vote on KTEU Collective Bargaining Agreements for KTEU Labor and KTEU Clerical. Following these items, the board will recess to attend the Town Meeting.

• Discussion of Articles on Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Discussion and Possible Vote of KTEU Collective Bargaining Agreements for KTEU Labor and KTEU Clerical

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to review Warrant Articles. The committee will recess at 9:00 AM to attend Town Meeting.

• Review of Warrant Articles

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review permit requests for residential construction and land use. The board is also deciding on several payments for environmental assessments and restoration plans.

• Public hearing for a single family dwelling at 19 Kingston Street
• Public hearing for Cushman Farms LLC test borings on Thomas Street and Cushman Drive ROW
• Payment of $9,140.00 to Beals and Thomas for Jones River Habitat Assessment
• Payment of $4,328.75 to Beals and Thomas for Blackwater Memorial Forest wetland restoration
• RDA requests for a deck at 58 Off Boundary Street and a pool at 21 Kennedy Road

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and decide on several appointments, licenses, and fees. A public hearing will be held on Eversource's petition to construct new transmission lines across town public ways. The board will also consider a salary for the Wastewater Chief Operator and an amendment to the Deputy Fire Chief's contract.

• Public hearing on NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy petition for new transmission lines across town public ways (plans dated Nov 17, 2022)
• Recommendation from Highway Superintendent for Transfer Station Sticker Fees
• Approval of New Common Victualler License
• Authorize starting salary of Wastewater Chief Operator/Superintendent
• Consideration of Amendment to Deputy Fire Chief's Appointment Contract

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss water-related updates and proposals. They will hear from Thorndike Development about a water request for the Sacred Heart Development, and from an engineer about well cleaning results and other system updates. The board will also consider a draft moratorium on new water connections and review a MassDEP registration statement.

• Thorndike Development request for water for Sacred Heart Development
• Results of RFP for I-86 well cleaning
• Draft moratorium language on new water connections
• Letter from MassDEP re: Water Management Act Registration Statement
• Request for Plymouth County ARPA funding for Main St Water Main Project

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to review and approve minutes from February and March 2023, discuss last-minute considerations for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, and plan the agenda for the May 15, 2023 meeting. The meeting is open to the public in-person or via Zoom.

• Review and approve minutes for February 13, 2023 and March 13, 2023
• Discuss last-minute considerations for Annual Town Meeting
• Set agenda for May 15, 2023 meeting

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss the Wastewater Superintendent Chief Operator position. The agenda contains no other scheduled business items.

• Wastewater Superintendent Chief Operator Position

General

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to interview three health agent candidates: Barry Lewis, Joyce Krystofolski, and Xavier Bennett, as well as review candidate #8. The agenda also includes reviewing bills and past minutes, plus administrative, consultant, and Healthy Kingston updates.

• Interview health agent candidate Barry Lewis at 6:10 PM
• Interview health agent candidate Joyce Krystofolski at 6:45 PM
• Interview health agent candidate Xavier Bennett at 7:20 PM
• Review Health Agent Candidate #8
• Review bills of April 10, 2023

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to review several Town Meeting Warrant articles. The discussion will focus on personnel compensation, position changes, and labor contracts.

• Article #21: Combine/Appoint Treasurer and Collector position
• Article #22: Elected Officials Compensation (Treasurer, Collector)
• Article #23: Wage & Personnel Compensation Schedule
• Articles #24-27: Contracts for Sergeant, Patrolman, Firefighter, and Lieutenant
• Review of FY24 budgets and articles

General

The Board of Selectmen posted a notice for its April 19, 2023 meeting at Town House-26 Evergreen St. Room 200 and via Zoom. The agenda lists only procedural items such as call to order and next meeting date; no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to vote on appointing a Wastewater Superintendent. The agenda lists this as the only new business item, along with routine items like meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Vote for Wastewater Superintendent

General

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to review the proposed Annual Town Meeting Warrant, recommend which board member will move each article, and discuss a possible vote for the lieutenants of the Kingston Police Department. The meeting will also include a request to increase the spending limit on the Inspectional Services Revolving Fund.

• Review Proposed Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Make Recommendations and Determine which Board Member Will Move Each Article
• Discussion and Possible Vote for The Lieutenants of the Kingston Police Department
• Request to Increase the Spending Limit on the Inspectional Services Revolving Fund

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet on April 12, 2023, at 6:30 PM in Town House Room 200 or via Zoom to review enforcement cases, approve spending for kiosks built by students, and take final action on a tree-clearing bylaw for Town Meeting. Two new public hearings are scheduled for test borings at Cushman Farms and site improvements at 15 Kingston Street.

• $2,846.20 for 4 kiosks built by SLRHS CTE Carpentry students, CPC funded
• Final vote on Tree Clearing By-Law language for Town Meeting Warrant
• Cushman Farms LLC - NOI for test borings along Thomas Street ROW and Cushman Drive ROW
• 15 Kingston Street - NOI for site improvements for single-family dwelling under construction
• 8 Silver Lake Drive - NOI for replacement of retaining wall at single-family residence

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY24 departmental budget for schools. The committee will also evaluate several warrant articles and fund transfer requests.

• FY24 Departmental Budget Review for Schools
• Waterways Warrant Article (#33)
• Elected Officials Salaries Warrant Article (#25)
• Community Preservation Committee and Capital Planning Committee Warrant Articles
• Request to increase the spending limit on the Inspectional Services Revolving Fund

General

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss a town-wide water moratorium and may take action on it. The agenda includes no other substantive items, only routine approvals and updates.

• Discussion of a town-wide water moratorium and possible action
• Approval of department bill schedules
• Water superintendent departmental update (none listed)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review staff reports and discuss several operational updates. The board will address policies, facility maintenance, and transportation schedules.

• Dog Policy
• New OCES food programs
• By-Laws Update
• New GATRA van hours for Tuesdays and Fridays
• Kitchen sink status

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will discuss the proposed capital plan, review the annual town meeting warrant, and consider requests to use ARPA funds for school HVAC and water main projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing for an aquaculture license transfer and appointments for a public health nurse and dispatcher.

• Public hearing for Aquaculture License Transfer
• Joint presentation of Proposed Capital Plan with Finance and Capital Planning Committees
• Request to use ARPA funds for Silver Lake Regional High School HVAC replacement and Main Street Water Main Project
• Request to withdraw funds from Kingston School Department Special Education Reserve Account
• Review and recommendations on Annual Town Meeting Warrant

General

The Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2023. The sole agenda item is for the committee to attend a Board of Selectmen meeting.

• Attendance at Board of Selectmen meeting

General

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss one item. The board will review current applications for the Health Agent position.

• Review of current Health Agent applications

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold public hearings on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment regarding filling and reclamation of land, discuss adding a new section to the General Bylaws on earth removal reclamation, and consider a special permit petition for a tap room at 77-79 Summer Street. The board will also discuss a petition for Country Club Way and review bylaws on land clearing and specimen tree protection for the 2023 Town Meeting.

• Public hearing on zoning bylaw amendment for filling and reclamation of land
• Discussion on adding General Bylaw Section 12A: earth removal reclamation
• Public hearing for Stephen Darby's special permit for a tap room at 77-79 Summer Street (JNS Realty Trust, Dereck Affsa Trustee)
• Discussion of petition for Country Club Way by David Fuller
• Review of Land Clearing, Grading and Protection of Specimen Trees Bylaws for 2023 Town Meeting

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to authorize payments and tax abatements. The board will also discuss articles for the Town Meeting and review uncollectible taxes.

• Review and authorization of tax abatements
• Review and authorization of abatement of uncollected taxes
• Discussion of articles for Town Meeting
• Review and authorization of motor vehicle commitments
• Review of memo from Town Accountant/Finance Director Carol McCoy

General

The Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss and decide on abatement applications and to discuss exemptions under state law. The board will also review minutes from a March 14 executive session. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Decision on abatement applications
• Discussion of exemptions under M.G.L. c30A, section 21 (a) (7) and M.G.L. c59, section 60
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2023 executive session

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss personnel appointments, a compensation study, and proposed changes to vacation leave bylaws. The board will also review minutes and prepare materials for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.

• Position grading of Assistant Director of Elder Affairs
• Proposed change to Bylaw Section 11, Vacation Leave
• Review and approve Wage and Personnel Board handout for Annual Town Meeting
• Cost of warrant article
• Discussion of hiring a Chief Operator Superintendent at a step higher than the minimum

General

The Kingston Sewer Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Town House and via Zoom. The agenda consists of a call to order and an appointment to attend the Wage and Personnel Board Meeting regarding the Wastewater Superintendent Chief Operator Position.

• Appointment to attend the Wage and Personnel Board Meeting regarding the Wastewater Superintendent Chief Operator Position

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding special permits and variances for residential and commercial properties. The board will discuss building expansions, signage, and site plan modifications.

• Public hearing for two new 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St.
• Special permit request for a 26x20 addition to a single family dwelling at 8 Smelt Pond Road
• Variance request for signage size and number at Dunkin Donuts, 121 Main St.
• Informal hearing for a 12 X 16 deck modification at 77 Main Street

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will meet on April 5, 2023, to review departmental budgets for schools and fire services, as well as warrant articles for the Water and Sewer Departments. The committee will also review Town Meeting warrant articles. This is a procedural meeting with no decisions scheduled.

General

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to attend the Finance Committee meeting, which is the only substantive item on the agenda. The rest of the agenda is procedural boilerplate, including the call to order and meeting logistics.

• Attend Finance Committee meeting

General

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to continue its discussion of warrant articles, which may affect local conservation regulations. The agenda includes signing documents, enforcement matters, meeting minutes, and updates, but no public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Continued discussion of warrant articles
• Signing documents
• Enforcement items
• Meeting minutes review
• Updates

General

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review past invoices, approve meeting minutes, and discuss policies including finalizing regulations for keeping non-commercial farm animals for a public hearing. Updates on public health staffing and grant progress are also scheduled.

• Review March 14 and March 28, 2023 invoices
• Accept final version of Keeping of Non-Commercial Farm Animals Regulations for Public Hearing
• Policies and procedures for incoming Public Health Nurse
• Shared Excellence Grant update
• Enforcement action at Quick Mart

General

The Sewer Commission is meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss strategy for negotiations or collective bargaining with non-union personnel.

• Executive session regarding negotiations with non-union personnel

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss several new business items including a plant upgrade and the Davis property. The board will also review wage and personnel matters and receive an update from the Superintendent.

• Plant Upgrade
• Davis Property
• Town Meeting
• Wage and Personnel

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to review specific departmental budgets for fiscal year 2024. The committee will also review Town Meeting Warrant Articles.

• FY24 Budget review: Sewer/Wastewater
• FY24 Budget review: Facilities
• FY24 Budget review: Renewable Energy Enterprise
• Review of Town Meeting Warrant Articles

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will hear from a developer regarding the proposed Monk's Hill development. The board will also receive engineering updates on the Water Treatment Facility and the I-86 Well Cleaning project.

• Proposed Development Monk's Hill presentation by Mark Baranski of Trammel Crow
• Engineering updates on Water Treatment Facility
• Engineering updates on I-86 Well Cleaning project
• Update on Kelleher property
• Update on March 15, 2023 Finance Com Meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and potentially vote on moving labor agreements for police and fire unions to the Town Meeting Warrant. The board is also reviewing several appointments and a request to hire town employees.

• Possible vote on Collective Bargaining Agreements for Kingston Superior Officers Union, Kingston Patrolman's Association, and Kingston Firefighters Local 2337
• Request from David Withman of Harbor to the Bay to host a charity ride on September 23, 2023
• Annual appointment of Animal Inspector
• Appointment of Patricia Waitkevich as GATRA Representative
• Request to authorize the hiring of Town Employees

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will open a public hearing on a proposed modification of a special permit and site plan for 121 Main Street, submitted by Spencer Realty LLC, which includes a daycare facility and a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru. The board will also briefly discuss citizen-petitioned zoning and bylaw articles, including site fill/reclamation and tree-clearing rules, and consider recommendations on street acceptance for Indian Pond Estates and Cedar Street.

• Public hearing on 121 Main St: Spencer Realty LLC daycare + Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru
• Citizen petition: zoning site fill/reclamation hearing scheduled 4-10-23
• Citizen petition: general bylaw site fill/reclamation proposed as Planning Board permit
• Recommendation to Selectmen on street acceptance for Indian Pond Estates – Country Club Way
• Recommendation to Selectmen on street acceptance for Cedar Street – Rocky Nook

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss and vote on MS4 support payments totaling $16,692, continued discussion of warrant articles for Town Meeting, and enforcement updates. Public hearings will be held for two property-related notices of intent.

• Signing documents for EPG Dec 2022 MS4 Support - $3,942
• Signing documents for EPG Feb 2023 MS4 Support - $12,750
• Public hearing for 8 Silver Lake Drive retaining wall replacement
• Public hearing for 8 Smelt Pond Road single-family house addition
• Hiring of Assistant Conservation Agent

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to review commitments and a change order for CDM Smith. The board will also discuss a plant upgrade, the Davis Property, and Kingston Collection Way.

• CDM Smith change order appointment
• Plant Upgrade discussion
• Davis Property discussion
• Kingston Collection Way discussion
• Review of commitments #23-24, 23-29, 23-32, 23-33, 23-34, 23-35, 23-38, 23-39, 23-40, 23-42

General

The Sewer Commission is meeting to conduct a strategy session. The board will enter an executive session to discuss negotiations or collective bargaining with non-union personnel.

• Executive session regarding negotiations with non-union personnel

Wage & Personnel

The board will meet to reorganize and review previous minutes. The session includes an executive session to discuss the Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study for non-union personnel negotiations.

• Board reorganization
• Executive session regarding the Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study
• Request for a third board member to be appointed by the Finance Committee

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will meet to review various FY24 departmental budgets, including the Police Department, liability insurance, employee benefits, snow and ice removal, and utilities. The committee will also discuss appointing a representative to the Wage and Personnel Board.

• FY24 Departmental Budget Review for Police, Liability Insurance, Employee Benefits, Snow and Ice, Street Lighting, Solid Waste, Streets, Trees & Parks, Facilities, General Operations, Water, and Sewer/Wastewater
• Appoint representative to Wage and Personnel Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve minutes and hear two items: a request by Richard Powderly to modify a special permit to allow 150 dogs at A Dogs World Unleashed, Inc. (47 Marion Drive), and an informal opinion request by Maggie Ann Ewing regarding ZBA case #20-01.

• Modification of Special Permit #20-10 to increase dog limit to 150 at 47 Marion Drive
• Informal request by Maggie Ann Ewing for opinion on ZBA case #20-01

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review department bills and a Town Meeting article. The board will also sign minutes from January and February 2023 before entering an executive session.

• Review and decision on Town Meeting article
• Review and authorization of department bills
• Approval of January and February 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on March 14, 2023, at 5:15 PM in Town House Room 101. The agenda includes a call to order and an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, followed by approval of executive session meeting minutes.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy
• Approval of executive session meeting minutes

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss engineering updates including well cleaning and capacity analysis. The board is also reviewing development plans and water availability requests for several local projects.

• Engineering updates on 1-86 Well Cleaning project and water treatment facility
• Sacred Heart Development Project appointment with Lloyd Geisinger
• Development plan review for 1 Tremont St and 163 Summer St
• Water availability request for Kingston 2.0 (Monks Hill)
• Review of warrant articles for Town Meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to handle routine town business, including closing the Annual Town Meeting warrant, accepting a donation, renewing razor clam permits, and authorizing a town employee hire. They will also consider a one-day liquor license for JB's Indoor Dog Park and receive an update on the Nuclear Decommissioning Citizen's Advisory Panel. The meeting includes announcements, open forum, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Close Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Approval of One Day Liquor License for JB's Indoor Dog Park, 101 Kingston Collection
• Acceptance of Donation
• Renewal of Razor Clams
• Request to Authorize the Hiring of Town Employee

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign meeting minutes from January and February 2023, discuss and decide on abatement applications, and review exemption applications under state law. The meeting is procedural with no new policy decisions expected.

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging will hold a routine meeting with no substantive decisions, only procedural items and reports. The agenda includes standard announcements, staff reports, and open forum, with no ordinances, contracts, or fee changes listed.

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will discuss the retirement of the Chief Operator Superintendent and the hiring of a replacement. They will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings, plan the next meeting, and enter executive session to discuss the Classification and Compensation Study and approve executive session minutes.

• Retirement of Chief Operator Superintendent and hiring of replacement
• Review and approve minutes for February 13, 2023 and February 27, 2023
• Discuss date/agenda for March 20, 2023
• Executive session: Discussing Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study for negotiations with non-union personnel
• Review and approve executive session minutes for February 6, 2023 and February 27, 2023

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to discuss the process for hiring a Health Agent. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will convene on March 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM in Town House Room 200 and via Zoom to discuss proposed bylaws for Town Meeting, including cell tower residency for municipal use and land clearing regulations, as well as the road condition of Indian Pond Estates following a court decision. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• Discussion of bylaws for Town Meeting: Cell Tower Residency for Municipal Use
• Discussion of bylaws for Town Meeting: Land Clearing
• Discussion of Indian Pond Estates Road Condition - Court Decision

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to continue discussing proposed warrant articles for Town Meeting, sign a $2,815 contract for engineering services related to the Lake Street Culvert Replacement Grant, and hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent. The agenda includes items on retaining wall replacement, test borings, and a home addition near Smelt Pond.

• Signing: Strong Tree Engineering - $2,815.00 for engineering/permitting services for Lake Street Culvert Replacement Grant
• Continued discussion of Commission-proposed warrant articles for Town Meeting
• Public hearing: 8 Silver Lake Drive - NOI for replacement of retaining wall
• Public hearing: Cushman Farms LLC - NOI for test borings along Thomas Street ROW and Cushman Drive ROW
• Public hearing: 8 Smelt Pond Road - NOI for addition to single-family house adjacent to Smelt Pond

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider two variance requests regarding a system at 8 Smelt Pond Road. The board will also discuss potential dates for a future public hearing.

• Variance request for 8 Smelt Pond Road to increase maximum allowable depth of system
• Variance request for 8 Smelt Pond Road for reductions to system location setbacks
• Discussion of public hearing dates for 4/3/2023 or 5/1/2023

General

The Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss warrant articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will meet to review departmental budgets for FY24, including Selectmen, Fire, Police, and other town departments. They will also discuss a reserve fund transfer request and appoint a representative to the Wage and Personnel Board.

• FY24 Departmental Budget Review for Selectmen, Fire, Police, Harbormaster, Animal Control, Assessing, Revaluation, Treasurer, Tax Title, Debt Service, and Reserve Fund
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request
• Appointment of representative to Wage and Personnel Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on special permits for residential and commercial developments. The board will also review an application for a ZBA Alternate Member.

• Special permit request for two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St.
• Special permit for a 26x20 addition to a single family dwelling at 8 Smelt Pond Road
• Special permit for Cartec Collision to operate a motor vehicle sales facility at 132 Pembroke St.
• Variance request for Spencer Kingston Realty LLC to install signage at Dunkin Donuts, 121 Main St.
• Review of application for ZBA Alternate Member

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review department bill schedules, vote on meeting minutes from February 14, 2023, and discuss engineering and capital plan updates. The agenda also includes an appointment with Kristen Berger of Resilient CE and a discussion with BrownBuilt Construction regarding 163 Summer Street and 1 Tremont Street.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes from February 14, 2023
• Appointment with Kristen Berger, Resilient CE, regarding engineering updates
• Water Superintendent departmental update on the Cap Plan Meeting held on February 22, 2023
• New business discussion with BrownBuilt Construction regarding 163 Summer Street / 1 Tremont Street

General

The Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss sewer appointments and a request for an abatement. The board will also review meeting minutes from January and February 2023.

• Appointment for 48 Howlands Lane
• Appointment for Lloyd Thorndike - Sacred Heart property
• Abatement for 30 Cole St.

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on February 28, 2023, to discuss public hearings, appointments, and town business. Key items include a continuation of a public hearing on Eversource Energy’s petition to construct new transmission lines across town public ways, updates on ARPA reimbursement checks, and discussions on combining town treasurer and collector positions.

• Continuation of public hearing on Eversource Energy transmission line construction across public ways
• Presentation of ARPA reimbursement check from Plymouth County Commissioners
• Request for additional ARPA funds for Town Building Fiber Project
• Approval of one-day liquor license for Make a Wish charity event at JB's Indoor Dog Park, 101 Kingston Collection Way
• Discussion on combining positions of Treasurer and Collector

Wage & Personnel

The board will meet to review meeting minutes and schedule future dates. The session will move to executive session to discuss the Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study and prepare for negotiations with non-union personnel.

• Discussion of the Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study
• Strategy sessions for negotiations with non-union personnel
• Request for a third board member to be appointed by the Finance Committee

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct its regular meeting to decide on signatory authorizations, amendments to Open Order of Conditions (OOCs), and enforcement actions. Public hearings will continue for a single-family house addition and hear a new case for a raze/rebuild project.

• Signatory authorization for edited documents
• 11 Kingston Street, Lot 4 — Request for Amendment to OOCs
• 164 Pembroke Street — Enforcement case
• 8 Smelt Pond Road — Continued public hearing for single-family house addition
• 23 Spruce Street — Public hearing for raze/rebuild of single-family house

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to approve minutes, commitments, and an abatement, and to discuss several appointments including a plant upgrade, the Davis Property, 48 Howlands Lane, 57 Main Street, Town Meeting, staff, and an update from the Superintendent. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Abatement #23-29 totaling $156.00
• Commitments #23-40 and #23-38
• Discussion of Plant Upgrade
• Discussion of Davis Property
• Discussion of 48 Howlands Lane and 57 Main Street

General

The Finance Committee will meet to conduct budget reviews for several town departments for fiscal year 2024. The committee will also review meeting minutes from January 5, 2023.

• FY24 Budget Review: Council on Aging
• FY24 Budget Review: Library
• FY24 Budget Review: Recreation
• FY24 Budget Review: Inspections, Planning, and Conservation
• FY24 Budget Review: Legal Services, Selectmen, and Liability Insurance

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, hear engineering updates from CEI Inc., and discuss a water bill abatement request. The board will also receive updates on the Kelleher property and the MBTA Task Force.

• Vote to approve minutes of January 31, 2023
• Engineering updates from Kristen Berger, CEI Inc., including capacity analysis, well cleaning, and SCADA updates
• Abatement request for 15 Old Orchard Lane due to high usage from cracked toilet
• Update on Kelleher Property from certified letter and email
• Update from Chairman Loring on MBTA Task Force meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Eversource's petition to construct new transmission lines across town public ways. The board will also discuss combining the Treasurer and Collector positions, reconsider committee membership for the Kingston 300th Committee, and consider amending shellfish regulations. Several other items include beach sticker fees, vacation carryover, and a town administrator by-law discussion.

• Public hearing on Eversource transmission lines across public ways
• Discussion on combining Treasurer and Collector positions
• Reconsideration of Kingston 300th Committee membership
• Amend Shellfish Regulations
• Recommendation for Beach Sticker Fees

General

The Kingston Board of Assessors will convene to review and authorize bills for payment and motor vehicle bill commitments. The meeting includes a call to order, attendee roll, and an executive session. No substantive decisions or discussions beyond routine administrative actions are listed on the agenda.

General

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss exemption applications under state law and to discuss and decide on abatement applications. The agenda is limited to these administrative matters, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discuss exemptions pursuant to M.G.L. c30A, section 21 (a) (7) and M.G.L. c59, section 60
• Discuss and decision abatement applications

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet to discuss two plan lot-line adjustments, potential zoning and bylaw amendments for Annual Town Meeting, and a public comment session on a vacant building at 121 Main Street. The meeting is open to in-person and remote attendance.

• ANR Plan Lot Line adjustment on Clifton Drive for #16 Grove Street and #2 Clifton Drive in R40 Zone
• ANR Plan Lot Line adjustment on Coopers Run for Lot 4-1 and Lot 4-2
• Consider Zoning/General Bylaw amendments for Annual Town Meeting
• 121 Main Street – vacant building – informal street-facing façade renderings for public comment

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss appointments for new town positions, including a Veterans' Agent, a new Parks and Recreation role, and an Animal Inspector. The board will also review job description changes in the Harbormaster Department. This meeting is primarily procedural and does not include formal decisions.

• Discussion of full-time Veterans' Agent position (Gloria Mitchell)
• New Parks and Recreation position and Schedule C-3 review (Susan Woodworth)
• Animal Inspector position and Harbormaster Department job description changes (Police Chief Maurice Splaine)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss enforcement items, sign documents, review meeting minutes, and hold public hearings regarding wetland resource areas. Public hearings include a proposed addition at 8 Smelt Pond Road and the demolition and construction of a single-family home at 23 Spruce Street.

• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for 8 Smelt Pond Road (Map 89 Lot 18) for an addition near a wetland (requested continuation to Feb. 22, 2023)
• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for 23 Spruce Street (Map 38 Lot 72) to raze and construct a new single-family dwelling near a wetland
• Enforcement item regarding 164 Pembroke St
• Signatory Authorization action item
• Update on Mulliken's Reimbursement

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss a plant upgrade and a proposed change order from CDM Smith. The board will also review appointments and abatement requests for specific properties.

• CDM Smith Proposed Change Order #6
• Abatement request for 21 West Ave.
• Abatement request for 15 Old Orchard Lane
• Appointments for 48 Howlands Lane and Sacred Heart property
• DEP Proposed draft new Title V Regulations

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss proposed regulations regarding the keeping of non-commercial farm animals. The board will also continue discussions on the Emergency Response Team and receive a grant committee update.

• Consideration of proposed draft regulations for Keeping of Non-commercial Farm Animals
• Discussion on Emergency Response Team
• Update on Shared Excellence Grant Committee meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated to discuss the character, health, or discipline of an individual or public employee.

• Executive session to discuss reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health of an individual
• Executive session to discuss discipline, dismissal, or complaints against a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual

Wage & Personnel

The board is meeting to conduct strategy sessions regarding the Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study. These sessions are intended to prepare for negotiations with non-union personnel.

• Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study strategy sessions
• Review and approval of executive session minutes

General

The Finance Committee will meet to review proposed departmental budgets for FY24, including the Board of Health, Town Clerk, Election and Registration, Human Resources, Veterans Benefits, and Council on Aging. The meeting also includes approval of January 5, 2023 minutes and an open forum for public comments.

• FY24 Departmental Budget Review for Board of Health, Town Clerk, Election and Registration, Human Resources, Veterans Benefits, and Council on Aging

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two special-permit applications at its February 1, 2023 meeting. The board will also vote to approve minutes from its prior three meetings. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond the two public hearings.

• Special permit for Cartec Collision to operate a motor-vehicle sales facility at 132 Pembroke St
• Special permit for Daniel Pepe to add a 26×20 addition to a single-family home at 8 Smelt Pond Rd

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear engineering updates on the Grassy Hole I-86 Treatment Plant, and receive a departmental update. They will also discuss correspondence regarding abatement requests sent to residents. No new business was requested.

• Engineering updates on Grassy Hole I-86 Treatment Plant, including SRF update, well cleaning, and capacity analysis
• Punchlist update from Comprehensive Environmental Inc. on the treatment plant
• Abatement request letters sent to William Watson (6 Pico Ave), Tara Kislauskis (30 Cole St), and Rocky Nook-Brewster Park Comm Assoc (21 West Ave)
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2023

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold its regular meeting on January 31, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Room 200 of the Town House and via Zoom. The agenda includes appointments, a request to hold the Ragnar Relay event, amendments to Council on Aging van driver hours, adoption of a dog policy, and several administrative items such as accepting donations and resignations. The board will also open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and approve licenses and appointments.

• Request from Amber Sadlier to hold Ragnar Relay event on May 20, 2023
• COA Advisory Board request to amend van drivers hours
• Review and adoption of Council on Aging Dog Policy
• Approval of annual license renewal for Guest House
• Appointments to Kingston 300th Committee and Rent Control Board

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel board scheduled a meeting for Monday, January 30, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Town House and via Zoom. The agenda consists solely of calling to order and immediately recessing into an executive session to discuss the Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, as well as reviewing and approving executive session minutes, with no return to open session.

• Discussion of the Town of Kingston Classification and Compensation Study for negotiations with non-union personnel in executive session
• Review and approval of executive session minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several Notices of Intent for residential construction near wetland resource areas. The board will also discuss enforcement at one property and provide updates on grant reimbursements.

• Public hearing for an addition to a dwelling at 8 Smelt Pond Road
• Public hearing for razing and rebuilding a dwelling at 23 Spruce Street
• Public hearing for wetland flagging review at 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street
• Enforcement item for 164 Pembroke St
• Updates on DCR Trails and CPC Land Grant reimbursements

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to authorize payments for office bills and January tax abatements. The board will also review and authorize the FY23 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).

• Review and authorization of January Abatements
• Review and authorization of FY23 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)
• Review of office bills for payment authorization

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to authorize January tax abatements and the FY23 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). The board will also review betterment commitments and bills for payment.

• Authorization of January abatements
• Authorization of FY23 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)
• Review of betterment commitments
• Review of bills for payment authorization

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will hold a meeting at the Town House on January 24, 2023. The agenda consists of calling the meeting to order and immediately recessing into an executive session to conduct strategy sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, with no return to open session.

• Executive session for strategy or negotiations with non-union personnel

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is holding a meeting at 26 Evergreen St to discuss and decide on abatement applications and review exemption applications in executive session. The board will also review meeting minutes from December 13, 2022.

• Discussion and decision on abatement applications
• Discussion of exemption applications pursuant to M.G.L. c30A, section 21 (a) (7) and M.G.L. c59, section 60
• Review of December 13, 2022 Executive Session meeting minutes

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposal by developer Scott Spencer for a daycare and drive-thru at 121-124 Main Street, an administrative site plan review for a new tenant at 132 Pembroke Street, and draft zoning amendments for a warrant. The board will also discuss the 40B Omnibus Bill with Senator Moran.

• Discussion with developer Scott Spencer on traffic, parking, and architecture for daycare/drive-thru at 121-124 Main Street
• Discussion of 40B Omnibus Bill with Senator Moran
• Administrative Site Plan Review for new tenant at 132 Pembroke Street (same use)
• Review of draft zoning amendments for warrant

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings. The first is for a special permit and variances to construct two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St. The second is for a special permit to expand a nonconforming single-family dwelling at 8 Smelt Pond Road. The board will also approve meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for special permit and variances to build two 6-unit apartment buildings at 1 Tremont St. and 163 Summer St.
• Public hearing for special permit to add a 26x20 addition to a single-family dwelling at 8 Smelt Pond Road.
• Meeting minutes approval.

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request to expend ARPA funds, adoption of a new dog policy for the Council on Aging, and approval of a one-day liquor license for a charity hockey event. The board will also hear a presentation from the Affordable Housing Trust and consider a financial assistance application. The meeting includes routine announcements and reports.

• Request to expend ARPA funds
• Adoption of new Dog Policy for Council on Aging
• One-day liquor license for charity hockey event on Jan 28, 2023 at Bog Ice Rink
• 24th Annual Best Buddies Challenge cycling event on June 3, 2023
• Acceptance of resignation from Assistant Conservation Agent and Executive Secretary for Finance Committee

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to review the status of FY24 bylaw amendment requests, discuss changes to Schedules A through C, and receive an update from the Human Resources Manager. The board will also review minutes and plan the next meeting. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the Classification and Compensation Study for non-union negotiations.

• Review status of Bylaw amendment requests for FY24
• Discuss changes to Schedules A through C
• Update from Human Resources Manager Tina Betti
• Executive session on Classification and Compensation Study for non-union negotiations
• Board seeks third member appointed by Finance Committee

General

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and bills, hear updates on the Grassy Hole/I-86 Treatment Plant and Trackle Pond Treatment Plant, discuss cell tower leases, and consider several water bill abatement requests. The agenda includes appointments with contractors and a Boy Scout, as well as new business items such as correspondence about water concerns and grant inquiries.

• Sprint/T-Mobile termination of lease at Pembroke St Tank effective 2/28/23
• Painting subbid claim for valve painting at Trackle Pond Treatment Plant
• Dehumidifier quotes for Trackle Pond Treatment Plant
• Abatement requests for William Watson (57 Main St), Tara Kislauskis (30 Cole St), and Rocky Nook-Brewster Park Comm. Association (21 West Ave)
• Revised plans for 163 Summer St/1 Tremont St (Map 20, Lot 73 & Map 27, Lot 27)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss several new business items including infrastructure updates and specific property matters. The board will review a proposed change order and a request for sewer bill relief.

• Plant Upgrade
• Proposed Change Order 081
• Sewer bill relief for 21 West Ave. (Foley)
• West Ave. Abatement
• 4 Howlands Lane

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review Notice of Intent filings for residential construction near wetlands and a resource area delineation. The board will also address enforcement at 164 Pembroke St and sign several bills for restoration and assessment work.

• Public hearing: Addition to dwelling at 8 Smelt Pond Road
• Public hearing: Razing and new construction at 23 Spruce Street
• Public hearing: Wetland delineation at 33 Cushman Drive & Thomas Street
• Enforcement action regarding 164 Pembroke St
• Payment of bills for Beals and Thomas regarding Bog Restoration, Tall Timbers, and Jones River Habitat Assessment

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging will hold a meeting at the Senior Center on Evergreen Street to review staff and committee reports. Additional agenda items include a discussion on the FY 2023 budget for the first five months, a review of the COA Dog Policy, and information on flu and COVID-19 shots.

• Budget - First 5 months FY 2023
• COA Dog Policy
• Flu and Covid Shot Urgency
• TRIAD - Jack Sullivan

Planning

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for an accessory dwelling unit. The board will also discuss the Annual Town Report.

• Public Hearing: Special Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 20 West Street (Map 41, Lot 11)

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health is meeting to review minutes and bills, hear reports from the health agent and nurse, and discuss several operational topics including non-commercial farm animals, clinic discussions, flu shots for homebound residents, an Emergency Response Team update, and a Shared Excellence Grant Committee update.

• Discussion of non-commercial farm animals
• Clinic discussions
• Flu shots for the homebound
• Emergency Response Team (ERT) update
• Update on Shared Excellence Grant Committee meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on January 4, 2023, at the Town House and via Zoom. The agenda consists of a public hearing for a special permit to expand a single-family dwelling at 8 Smelt Pond Road. The board will also review meeting minutes if presented.

• Public hearing for a special permit to add a 26x20 addition to a single family dwelling at 8 Smelt Pond Road (Applicant: Daniel Pepe, Plans by Grady Consulting LLC, Job #22-190)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss personnel appointments, license renewals, and town regulations. Key decisions include the Town Administrator's contract and the date for the Annual Town Meeting.

• Consideration of voiding the current Town Administrator contract and approving a new three-year contract
• Approval of promotion for two Police Lieutenants and two Police Sergeants
• Request from Waterfront Committee to amend Waterway Regulations
• Establishment of the Annual Town Meeting date
• Joint meeting to appoint a Silver Lake Regional Kingston School Committee member

General

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to call to order and immediately recess into an executive session. The purpose of the closed session is to conduct strategy sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel.

• Executive session for strategy and contract negotiations with non-union personnel at 5:45 PM