Kingston public meetings in 2024

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a joint meeting with Wage and Personnel to discuss the appointment of a Veterans Agent. The board will also discuss the review process for financial assistance applications.

• Joint meeting with Wage and Personnel regarding Veterans Agent appointment
• Discussion of Financial Assistance Application Review Process

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to appoint Sara Lansing as Veterans Agent at Schedule D-5, Step 7, with a start date of February 3, 2025, following a joint meeting with Wage and Personnel. The board also appointed Kim Emberg as Financial Aid Reviewer. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Sara Lansing as Veterans Agent (Schedule D-5, Step 7, exempt) with start date Feb 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Appointed Kim Emberg as Financial Aid Reviewer (4-0)

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to consider a request from the Human Resources Manager and Town Administrator to reconsider its previous vote on the salary for a new Veterans' Agent hire, specifically to allow a step above Step 3 of Grade 5. The board will also hear announcements, including a call for a third board member. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Request to reconsider salary for new Veterans' Agent hire above Step 3 of Grade 5
• Joint meeting with Board of Selectmen for the salary reconsideration
• Call for a third member to join the Wage and Personnel Board

The Wage and Personnel Board, in a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen, unanimously voted to hire Sara Lansing as Veterans' Agent above Step 3 of Grade 5, at Step 7, with an annual salary of $67,309. The decision followed a reconsideration of an earlier vote, with the candidate agreeing to reduce her salary request from Step 9 to Step 7. The board also noted the need for a third member and discussed the candidate's qualifications and salary comparability.

• Approved hiring Veterans' Agent at Step 7 of Grade 5, annual salary $67,309 (unanimous)
• Reconsidered prior vote on salary above Step 3, resulting in approval at Step 7
• Adjourned meeting at 3:54 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision, listing only appointments, minutes, and adjournment as placeholders. The next regular meeting date is not specified in the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled for December 18, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting via Zoom on December 18, 2024. The only agenda item is to recess into executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate, and they will not return to open session. No other business is listed.

• Executive session to consider real estate purchase, exchange, lease, or value

The Kingston Conservation Commission held an executive session to discuss the potential purchase of private land. The commission voted unanimously to have staff take steps toward the purchase, without disclosing identifying information to protect the town's negotiating position. The meeting was held virtually and adjourned afterward.

• Entered executive session to discuss real property purchase (6-0)
• Voted to have staff take steps toward purchasing private land (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session and will not return to open session. The board will approve or release executive session minutes and discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Town Administrator. This agenda is limited to these procedural and personnel matters.

• Approve and/or release executive session meeting minutes
• Executive session for strategy and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on December 17, 2024, to discuss routine administrative items including the 2025 meeting schedule, annual license renewals, and multiple appointments to town boards and committees. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom and will be recorded.

• Review of Proposed Town Meeting Timeline
• Annual Appointment of Special Police Officers and Matrons
• Appointment of Veterans Agent
• Reappointment to Cultural Council
• Discussion of 2025 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule

The Board of Selectmen approved annual license renewals, accepted donations totaling $12,200, appointed police matrons and special officers, reappointed a Cultural Council member, and set the 2025 meeting schedule. The Veterans Agent appointment was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Approved annual license renewals (5-0)
• Accepted $1,000 library donation, $10,000 animal shelter donation, and $1,200 in gift cards for Veterans (5-0)
• Appointed Michelle E. Beck and Taylor A. O'Neill as Police Matrons (5-0)
• Appointed Darren J. Martin, Marks J. Brenner Jr., and Sean Percy as Special Police Officers (5-0)
• Reappointed Corrina Milliken to Cultural Council (5-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule: every other Tuesday starting Jan 14 (5-0)
• Approved Dec 3, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a meeting on December 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM. The primary action is to recess into executive session to interview two finalist firms for the design and engineering of a new well. The board will also hear presentations from the two firms, Comprehensive Environmental Inc. and Kleinfelder, and may approve department bill schedules.

• Executive session to interview final candidates 2 and 3 for new well design and engineering
• Presentation by Comprehensive Environmental Inc. (Mike Ohl, P.E.) at 4:00 PM
• Presentation by Kleinfelder (Kirsten Ryan, Sr. Project Mgr) at 5:00 PM
• Approval of department bill schedules

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to review a draft bylaw incorporating 2024 Town Meeting changes for FY2025, discuss a new Veterans' Agent hire above Step 3 of Grade 5, and consider bylaw amendment requests. The board will also review and approve prior meeting minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Review draft Wage and Personnel Bylaw for FY2025 incorporating Fall Town Meeting changes
• Discuss salary for new Veterans' Agent hire above Step 3 of Grade 5
• Review bylaw amendment requests received
• Review and approve minutes for November 12, 2024
• Set date/agenda for January 20, 2025 meeting

The Wage and Personnel Board voted 1-1 on a motion to recommend hiring a new Veterans' Agent at Step 9 of Grade 5 ($71,350 annual salary), which failed. The Board unanimously approved the Wage and Personnel Bylaw incorporating Fall Town Meeting changes, the 2024 Annual Report, and the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes. It also noted the Annual Town Meeting date change to April 26, 2025, and kept the December 23, 2024 deadline for bylaw amendment requests.

• Motion to recommend hiring Veterans' Agent at Step 9 of Grade 5 ($71,350) failed (1-1)
• Approved Wage and Personnel Bylaw incorporating Fall Town Meeting changes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report of the Wage and Personnel Board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Rescheduled January 20, 2025 meeting to January 27, 2025
• Kept December 23, 2024 deadline for FY2026 bylaw amendment requests despite town meeting date change

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two permit requests: a continuance for a sediment forebay and rain garden at 20 Marion Drive (also known as 1 Royson Drive) within the 200-foot Riverfront Area of Smelt Brook, and a Notice of Intent for a private well at 70 Summer Street within the 200-foot Riverfront Area of Stony Brook. The commission will also review enforcement updates for three properties, approve invoices totaling $7,080.10, and consider a support letter for the Bates Pond Accessible Trail Project.

• Public hearing: 20 Marion Drive (1 Royson Drive) – amendment for sediment forebay and rain garden in Smelt Brook riverfront area; continuance requested
• Public hearing: 70 Summer Street – Notice of Intent for private well in Stony Brook riverfront area
• Enforcement updates: 44 Raboth Road, 56 Main Street, 11 Wharf Lane
• Invoices: $4,445.00 to Environmental Partners Group (MS4 support), $2,635.10 to Beals and Thomas (Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration Project)
• Support letter for Bates Pond Accessible Trail Project

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on applications for exemptions and Chapter Land. The board will also review meeting minutes from October 29 and November 12, 2024.

• Decision on exemption applications
• Decision on Chapter Land applications

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and approved all exemption applications and chapter land applications on the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; meeting minutes were postponed.

• Approved 1 application under Chapter 17D
• Approved 1 application under Chapter 41C
• Approved 1 application under Chapter 22A
• Approved 2 applications under Chapter 22E
• Approved 1 application under CPA
• Approved 8 Chapter Land applications

General

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to conduct an interview in executive session. The board is screening a candidate for the design and engineering of a new well.

• Interview of Weston & Sampson for new well design and engineering

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss potential water rate increases and changes to the rate structure. The board will also receive updates on the Main Street Water Main Project and well cleaning.

• Discussion of water rate structure changes and rate increases
• Update on Main Street Water Main Project
• Report on leaks at Bog View, Ocean Hill Dr, and West Ave
• Interview for the design and engineering of a new well
• Appointment of Kevin Grady regarding 70 Summer St

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review bills for payment and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will enter executive session to discuss exemption and abatement applications.

• Review of bills for payment
• Approval of 10.29.2024 and 11.12.2024 meeting minutes
• Executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications

The Board of Assessors met briefly, reviewed and authorized department bills, and postponed approval of meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine bill authorization. The board then entered executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications, as permitted by state law.

• Authorized department bills
• Postponed meeting minutes approval

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting at the Senior Center to discuss volunteer opportunities, safety initiatives, and operational updates. The agenda includes reports from staff and committees, a recap of a senior safety presentation, and updates on a ride-share program and building usage agreements.

• Volunteer opportunities at Meals on Wheels, Cafe, computer skills, and Senior Tax Write Off
• Recap of Senior Safety presentation by Plymouth County DA
• Kathy Studley - ride share program update
• COA Building Usage Agreement (rental application review)
• Bylaws and Policies refresh discussion

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board voted to proceed with the Age and Dementia Friendly Study using a town-level task force appointed by the Town Administrator, rather than having the COA board or a subcommittee run it. The board also voted to have the survey for the study finalized jointly with the Select Board. The study is funded by a $35,000 grant, and the contract is pending signature by the Town Administrator.

• Approved motion to accept Secretary Reports for September 10, September 27, and October 8, 2024 (all in favor)
• Approved motion to proceed with the Age and Dementia Friendly Study via a town-level task force (all in favor)
• Approved motion to have the study survey voted on and finalized by the COA Board and Select Board together (all in favor)
• Tabled the Kingston COA Building and Usage Agreement to a future meeting

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold a site plan review for a group home at 48 Evergreen Street, proposed by BNS, LLC and operated by Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services. The board will also discuss updates to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw and zoning housekeeping changes, and consider the Ring Road Solar project. Minutes from the October 28, 2024 meeting will be approved.

• Site Plan Review: 48 Evergreen Street, Group Home (PB File No. 24-10), Map 35, Lots 21 and 22, BNS, LLC owner, Elwyn tenant
• Discussion: ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Bylaw update
• Discussion: Zoning ByLaw (Housekeeping)
• New/Old Business: Ring Road Solar
• Approve Planning Board Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2024

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on December 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Town House Room 101. The meeting will begin with a call to order, followed by an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel and collective bargaining with unions. The board will not return to open session.

• Executive session for nonunion personnel contract strategy
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with unions
• Approval of executive session meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding a petition from Cushman Farms, LLC. The board is considering a Comprehensive Permit for a housing development on approximately 11 acres of land.

• Public hearing for Cushman Farms, LLC to build three apartment buildings with 162 rental units
• Proposed project location: parcels along Thomas Drive and Cushman Drive, including Off Pleasant St.
• Project includes a community building, access road, parking, stream crossing, utilities, and stormwater features
• Review of meeting minutes from 07/17/24, 08/21/24, and 09/04/24

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to finalize a Sewer Advisory Committee and reconsider a vote regarding the plowing of Country Club Way. The meeting includes an ARPA check presentation and reviews of town appointments and licenses.

• Reconsider vote of plowing of private roads - Country Club Way
• Joint meeting with Sewer Commission to finalize a Sewer Advisory Committee
• ARPA check presentation by Plymouth County Commissioners and County Treasurer
• Review of adding names to Aquaculture Grant/Lease for Lease #2 and #3
• Approval of Public Entertainment License and request for change of officers for Liquor License

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to create a Sewer Advisory Committee to discuss long-range planning for the Sewer Department and identify shortfalls. The Board also approved several other items, including a public entertainment license for a circus, winter maintenance for Country Club Way, and two new town employee appointments. A request to add names to aquaculture leases was denied.

• Created Sewer Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Eric Crone to Sewer Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved Do Portugal Circus public entertainment license (5-0)
• Approved winter maintenance for Country Club Way (5-0)
• Denied adding names to aquaculture leases #2 and #3 (4-1)
• Set Town Meeting date for April 26, 2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Evan Donnelly as Water Repair Person (5-0)
• Appointed Shawn Stokes as CDL/Laborer (5-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including an update from the superintendent, a leaching field update, and the FY 2026 budget. They will also hold a joint meeting with the Selectmen to finalize a Sewer Advisory Committee. One appointment is on the agenda: Rick Lincoln of Cushman Farms.

• Appointment: Rick Lincoln, Cushman Farms
• Update from Superintendent
• Leaching Field Update
• FY 2026 Budget discussion
• Joint meeting with Selectmen to finalize Sewer Advisory Committee at 6:00 PM

The Sewer Commission discussed a proposed 40B project with 236 bedrooms and voted to proceed with connecting to the town's sewer system rather than on-site treatment. The commission also agreed to audit sewer capacity and betterment fee collections, and to form a committee to address a $7-8 million capital budget shortfall.

• Motion to proceed with sewer connection option for 40B project approved
• Commission to complete audit of sewer capacity and betterment fee collections by end of January
• Commission to set up committee to develop plan for addressing $7-8 million capital budget shortfall

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a meeting on December 3, 2024, at the Town House. The board plans to convene in open session before recessing into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate. No other open-session agenda items are listed.

• Executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review regulations and discuss a court hearing regarding tobacco violations at Quick Mart. The board will also review bills and minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting.

• Quick Mart court hearing for tobacco violations
• BOH Regulations review
• Review of bills from November 18, 2024

The Kingston Board of Health met on December 2, 2024, and approved the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0). The board delayed discussion of BOH regulations until the next meeting when a full quorum is present. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine reports and a discussion about a court summons.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Delayed BOH regulations discussion until next meeting

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is holding a meeting to discuss administrative and operational matters. The agenda includes reviewing meeting minutes, hearing an update from the superintendent, discussing the FY2026 budget, and reviewing a resident letter.

• Update from Superintendent
• Budget FY2026
• Resident Letter

The Kingston Sewer Commission discussed budget updates and operational costs, keeping the FY26 budget under a 4% increase. No formal votes were recorded; action items were identified, including transferring an old crane truck to the highway department, investigating a buried sewer line on Country Club Way, repairing the Bradford Ave pump station, finalizing budget allocations, and establishing a sewer advisory committee.

• Kept FY26 budget under 4% increase (discussed)
• Considered transferring old F350 crane truck to highway department (action item)
• Action item: Investigate potentially buried sewer line on Country Club Way
• Action item: Repair pump station on Bradford Ave, including replacing failed pump
• Action item: Finalize budget and article money allocation before spring town meeting
• Action item: Establish sewer advisory committee for planning and communication

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss water rates with the Finance Director and Town Administrator, borrow for a new well project design, and review project appointments. The board will also receive updates on the Main Street Water Main Project, Trackle Pond Well, and the AT&T Generator Proposal.

• Discussion of water rates with Finance Director Kathleen Barrette and Town Administrator Keith Hickey
• Borrowing for new well project design and engineering with Collector/Treasurer Ken Moalli
• Updates on Main Street Water Main Project and Trackle Pond Well Cleaning and Pump Replacement
• AT&T Generator Proposal update from the Water Superintendent
• Discussion about appointing an OPM for the new well project

The Board of Water Commissioners discussed water rates, directing staff and consultant Kristen Berger to return December 10 with new rate structure recommendations. It approved AT&T's use of an empty pen for a generator, with options for premium payment or a separate propane unit. The Board also appointed Resilient CE as Owner's Project Manager for the new well project and approved capital plan items including a truck replacement and water tank funding.

• Approved motion for Kristen Berger to return Dec 10 with new rate recommendations, with Stacey, Chris, Kathleen (3-0)
• Approved AT&T generator proposal: use existing pen with premium or separate area with propane generator (3-0)
• Appointed Resilient CE (Kristen Berger) as OPM for new well project (3-0)
• Approved capital plan: $70K truck replacement, $79,196 from retained earnings for FY25 tank, $164,597 for future tank expenditures (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2024 (2-0-1, Erlandsen abstained)
• Held off adding Smith Lane tank to maintenance contract until FY27

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a Chapter 40B comprehensive permit petition from Cushman Farms, LLC to build 162 rental units across three apartment buildings. The board will also discuss a special permit application for a second-floor addition at 3 Grandview Avenue, and review past meeting minutes from July, August, and September 2024.

• Public hearing for Cushman Farms, LLC to request a Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit for 162 rental housing units on land off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive (Map 66 Lots 29, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 47 and Map 75 Lots 5 and 7).
• Public hearing for Susan Larson at 3 Grandview Avenue (Map 38 Lot 93) for a special permit under section 4.2.A to remove a roof and build a second floor on a nonconforming structure.
• Review of meeting minutes from July 17, 2024, August 21, 2024, and September 4, 2024.

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals continued the Cushman Farms LLC comprehensive permit application to December 4, 2024, after reviewing revised plans that reduced the number of units from 162 to 144 in four-story buildings. The board also continued Susan Larson's special permit request for a second-floor addition on a non-conforming lot to January 15, 2025. Concerns raised included traffic impacts, lack of water and sewer connections, and the feasibility of a key fob access system. The board will seek input from the town council and a peer review before proceeding.

• Continued Cushman Farms LLC comprehensive permit hearing to Dec. 4, 2024, at 7:05 PM (unanimous)
• Continued Susan Larson's special permit hearing to Jan. 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM
• Board to reach out to town council for input on water and sewer issues
• Doug Dondero recused himself from Cushman Farms application

General

The Kingston Finance Committee is holding an in-person meeting to attend the Special Town Meeting. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision; it is primarily procedural, noting the meeting's location, recording, and accessibility accommodations.

• Meeting to attend Special Town Meeting
• In-person at Kingston Intermediate School
• Remote participation available

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding a regular meeting with a single action item: appointing members to attend the Special Town Meeting, including all continued sessions. The agenda contains no other substantive business, only the appointment and a note about the next regular meeting on December 3, 2024.

• Appointment to attend Special Town Meeting including all continued sessions
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024

Wage & Personnel

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

The Wage and Personnel Board convened for the Special Town Meeting but held no meeting and made no decisions. The session was procedural only, with no substantive actions taken.

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to address appointments regarding attendance at the Special Town Meeting and its continued sessions.

• Appointment to attend Special Town Meeting including all continued sessions

General

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on articles related to the Special Town Meeting.

• Vote on articles relative to the Special Town Meeting

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board is holding an in-person meeting to appoint members to attend the Special Town Meeting, including all continued sessions. The agenda contains only this appointment item and standard procedural notices, with no substantive zoning or project decisions listed.

• Appointment to attend Special Town Meeting including all continued sessions

General

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to attend a Special Town Meeting. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Attendance at Special Town Meeting

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills, approve minutes, and discuss a variance request for 2 Montclair Avenue. The board will also review its regulations and consider revoking JAW Waste Service's permit, based on a report from Health Agent Joyce Krystofolski.

• Variance request for 2 Montclair Avenue (Webby Engineering)
• Discussion of BOH Regulations review
• JAW Waste Service permit revocation discussion
• Review of bills from October 17, 2024
• Acceptance of minutes from October 21 and November 4, 2024

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Town House. The board will immediately recess into an executive session to discuss an individual's reputation, character, physical condition, mental health, discipline, dismissal, or complaints against a public officer or employee, with no return to open session. The next regular meeting is noted as a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

• Executive session to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, mental health, discipline, dismissal, or complaints against a public officer or employee
• Notice of a Special Town Meeting on November 19, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to sign documents, including a Determination of Applicability for 15 Crystal Drive and an enforcement order for 2 Wildwood Circle, and to approve invoices for trail signage, restoration projects, and monitoring equipment. Action items include a request for Certificate of Compliance for 58 Shore Drive and discussion of the November 27th meeting. The commission will also address enforcement cases at four properties and hold a public hearing for a private well at 70 Summer Street, with a requested continuance to December 11th.

• Determination of Applicability for 15 Crystal Drive
• Enforcement Order for 2 Wildwood Circle
• Invoices: $20 (trail signage), $3,887.39 (Beals & Thomas), $260.89 (Amazon), $3,290 (Environmental Partners)
• Public hearing: 70 Summer Street private well within 200-foot riverfront area of Stony Brook
• Enforcement cases: 15 Bagnell Street, 375 Elm Street, 56 Main Street, 28 Raboth Road

The Kingston Conservation Commission issued a Certificate of Compliance for 58 Shore Drive, confirming the 2012 addition was built per plans. They also cancelled the November 27 meeting, removed four enforcement cases from the agenda, and continued a public hearing for a private well at 70 Summer Street to December 11.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 58 Shore Drive (6-0)
• Cancelled November 27, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Removed enforcement at 15 Bagnell Street (6-0)
• Removed enforcement at 375 Elm Street (6-0)
• Removed enforcement at 56 Main Street (6-0)
• Removed enforcement at 28 Raboth Road (6-0)
• Accepted August 14, 2024 minutes (5-0-1)
• Continued hearing for 70 Summer Street well to December 11 (6-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to review bills for payment, approve minutes from the previous session, and discuss a classification hearing. The board will also enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications, which are not public record.

• Review bills for payment
• Approve minutes from 10.29.2024 open session
• Review classification hearing
• Executive session for exemption/abatement applications (MGL Ch. 59, Sec. 60)

The Board of Assessors voted to recommend a single tax rate for the town and to not recommend the open space discount, residential exemption, or small commercial exemption. These recommendations will go to the Board of Selectmen. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Recommended single tax rate (2-0)
• Recommended against open space discount (2-0)
• Recommended against residential exemption (2-0)
• Recommended against small commercial exemption (2-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve meeting minutes, discuss departmental updates, and review key infrastructure projects including the Main Street water main project and qualifications for new well design bids. The board will also consider appointments and correspondence from the last meeting.

• Vote to approve minutes of October 22, 2024
• Main Street Water Main Project discussion
• Review of qualifications for design and engineering bids of new well
• Trackle Pond Well cleaning update
• Renewal for contract extension

The Board of Water Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year contract extension for Resilient CE engineering services through November 25, 2025. A request for additional water capacity at 70 Summer Street was tabled until the next meeting pending more engineering information. The board also discussed the completed Main Street water main paving and plans to interview three firms for a new well design.

• Approved Resilient CE contract extension to Nov 25, 2025 (2-0)
• Tabled 70 Summer Street water capacity request until next meeting
• Approved minutes of Oct 22, 2024 (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:44pm (2-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet in executive session to review and decide on exemption applications. The board will also receive updates regarding the Appellate Tax Board before joining the Board of Selectmen for a Tax Rate Classification Hearing.

• Review and decision on exemption applications
• Appellate Tax Board (ATB) updates
• Tax Rate Classification Hearing

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and approved four exemption applications (types 22a, 22E, 17D, and 41C) as listed. The board also voted unanimously (2-0) to abate fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024 for Macy's, based on a proposed value offer reviewed by Maureen Clarke. No other substantive decisions were made; meeting minutes were not available.

• Approved exemption application 22a #140
• Approved exemption application 22E #72
• Approved exemption application 17D #37
• Approved exemption application 41C #35 & 36
• Approved Macy's abatement for FY2022-2024 (2-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session for two purposes: discussing litigation strategy regarding enforcement of its August 1, 2024 orders about dangerous dogs Bert and Hank owned by Jenna Carroll-Goldstein of 44 Raboth Road, and preparing for negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Town Administrator. No votes or decisions are listed on the open agenda.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy on dangerous dog orders (Bert and Hank, owned by Jenna Carroll-Goldstein, 44 Raboth Road)
• Executive session to prepare for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator)

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board is meeting to review recommendations and handouts for the Fall Town Meeting and discuss a residency requirement for board members. The board will also hear a human resources update from Tina Betti and review meeting minutes from October 1, 2024. Additionally, the board noted a vacancy for a third member to be appointed by the Finance Committee.

• Review recommendations and handout for Fall Town Meeting
• Discuss response regarding residency requirement for Wage and Personnel Board members
• Review and approve minutes for October 1, 2024
• Human Resources update from Tina Betti, Human Resources Manager

The Wage and Personnel Board discussed a possible Public Works Department and decided it needs related materials by its January meeting, not February as proposed, or the change would wait until fall 2025. The board also unanimously approved the October 1, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved October 1, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set January meeting as deadline for Public Works Department materials, rejecting February extension
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing regarding the classification of property for tax purposes. The board is also considering appointments for the Building Commissioner and Assistant to the Fire Chief.

• Public Hearing for Classification of Property for Tax Purposes
• Appointment of Building Commissioner and Assistant to the Fire Chief
• Amendment to Declaration of Trust for Affordable Housing Trust
• Updates to the Director of Elder Affairs Job Description
• Acceptance of Donation

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two residential property requests. The board is reviewing a special permit for a second-floor addition and a variance to modify lot lines into two residential parcels.

• Public hearing for Susan Larson at 3 Grandview Avenue regarding a special permit to remove a roof and build a second floor for living space
• Public hearing for Olavo Demacedo at 4 Parks St. regarding a variance to modify lot lines into two non-conforming residential single-family parcels

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to review meeting minutes, receive a superintendent update, and discuss topics including leaching fields, 48 Evergreen, Link's Way, plant upgrades involving Fraser, and a Munis update. Residents can attend in person at Town House Room 203 or remotely via Zoom.

• Update from Superintendent
• Leaching Fields discussion
• 48 Evergreen discussion
• Link's Way discussion
• Plant Upgrade/ Fraser discussion

The Kingston Sewer Commission granted a one-quarter sewer bill abatement for a Sunset Road property with a running toilet, after debating whether to cover one or multiple quarters. The board also discussed water billing changes, extended leaching fields project funding to January, and planned actions on sewer connections, GIS updates, and betterment fees. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Granted one-quarter sewer bill abatement for Sunset Road property (unanimous)
• Extended leaching fields project funding to January
• Planned letter to Country Club Way residents about sewer connections
• Scheduled meeting within 2 weeks on betterment fees in tax billing

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is holding a meeting featuring announcements, an open forum, and a joint meeting with the Finance Committee and Kingston School Committee to establish FY26 budget goals. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, announcements, and administrative business.

• Joint Meeting with Finance Committee and Kingston School Committee to Establish FY26 Budget Goals

The Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and School Committee held a joint meeting to start the FY26 budget process. The Finance Committee voted to recommend a budget increase of no more than 4% over FY25 and to oppose any budget requiring a Proposition 2½ override. The Selectmen unanimously supported this recommendation. No specific budget figures were approved.

• Supported Finance Committee recommendation for FY26 budget increase not to exceed 4% (5-0)
• Finance Committee voted to not recommend any budget requiring a Proposition 2½ override
• Finance Committee voted to recommend FY26 budget increase not exceed 4%

General

The Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and School Committees will hold a joint meeting. The purpose of the session is to establish budget goals for fiscal year 2026.

• Establishment of FY2026 budget goals

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss the FY25 tax rate status and tax commitments. The board will also review October abatements and introduce a new member.

• Introduction of new board member Kenneth R. Stevens
• Review of October abatements
• FY25 tax commitments
• FY25 tax rate status update from Maureen Clarke
• Executive session to discuss exemption and abatement applications

The Board of Assessors reviewed and authorized department bills, October abatements, and signed the FY25 Boat Commitment and FY24 Motor Vehicle Commitment 5. They also discussed the FY25 tax rate status, including approved certification forms and anticipated rate changes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized department bills
• Approved October abatements
• Signed FY25 Boat Commitment
• Signed FY24 Motor Vehicle Commitment 5
• Reviewed and signed 10.08.2024 meeting minutes

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and vote on proposed sewer rates, charges, fees, civil penalties, and amendments to sewer rules and regulations. Draft documents are available for review at the Clerk’s and Sewer Commission offices.

• Public hearing on Sewer Rates, Charges, Fees, and Civil Penalties
• Amendments to Sewer Rules and Regulations
• Draft documents available at Clerk’s and Sewer Commission offices

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on tax exemption applications. The board will also receive updates regarding the Appellate Tax Board.

• Review and decision on exemption applications
• Appellate Tax Board (ATB) updates from Maureen Clarke

General

The Kingston Planning Board is holding an informal informational open house for community members to learn about MBTA zoning requirements from the state and to address comments, questions, or concerns. This is a discussion and information session, not a decision-making meeting.

• Informational open house on MBTA zoning requirements
• Hosted by Planning Board members
• In-person at Town House, 26 Evergreen St., Room 200

Planning

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding proposed zoning bylaw amendments for a 2024 Special Town Meeting. The board will also review a special permit request for an accessory dwelling unit.

• Proposed MBTA Communities Multi-family Overlay District (MCMOD) zoning amendments
• Proposed deletion of Zoning Bylaw Section 9.7 Residential Development Scheduling
• Special Permit request for an accessory dwelling unit at 22 Forge Road
• Release of all lots at Russell Pond Road
• Release of escrow inspection funds and Bond for Captain Jones Estates

The Kingston Planning Board voted unanimously to endorse two warrant articles for the November 19, 2024 Special Town Meeting: one to create an MBTA Communities Multi-family Overlay District (MCMOD) to comply with state law, and another to delete Section 9.7 Residential Development Scheduling. The board also approved a special permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 22 Forge Road and released lots on Russell Pond Road and escrow/bond for Captain Jones Estates.

• Endorsed MBTA Communities Multi-family Overlay District zoning article (5-0)
• Endorsed article to delete Section 9.7 Residential Development Scheduling (5-0)
• Approved special permit for accessory dwelling unit at 22 Forge Road (5-0)
• Released all lots on Russell Pond Road (5-0)
• Released remaining inspection escrows and performance bond for Captain Jones Estates (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of October 7, 2024 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to review several requests for determinations of applicability for projects in wetland buffer zones, including a retaining wall at 15 Crystal Drive and parking lot repaving at 26 Wapping Road. The commission will also consider enforcement actions at three properties, sign documents including an enforcement order for 11 Wharf Lane, and hold public hearings on projects at 20 Marion Drive and 70 Summer Street.

• RDA for retaining wall and deck at 15 Crystal Drive
• RDA for repaving and fence at 26 Wapping Road
• Enforcement actions at 44 Raboth Road, 2 Wildwood Circle, 29 Ring Road
• Public hearing: sediment forebay and rain garden at 20 Marion Drive
• Public hearing: private well at 70 Summer Street

The Kingston Conservation Commission issued Negative 3 Determinations of Applicability for projects at 15 Crystal Drive and 26 Wapping Road, both with special conditions, and voted to support a Town Meeting article to convert tax title parcel 41-6 to the Commission's care for a parking area at the Heinrich Conservation Area. The Commission also continued two enforcement matters, closed one, and continued two public hearings.

• Issued Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for 15 Crystal Drive with conditions on deck spacing and erosion controls (5-0)
• Issued Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for 26 Wapping Road with conditions on mowing timing and chemical use (5-0)
• Voted to support tax title Town Meeting article for parcel 41-6 for Heinrich Conservation Area parking (5-0)
• Continued enforcement matter at 44 Raboth Road to November 27, 2024 (5-0)
• Issued Enforcement Order for 2 Wildwood Circle requiring retroactive filing by January 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Removed 29 Ring Road from enforcement agenda and issued completion letter (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 20 Marion Drive to December 11, 2024 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 70 Summer Street to November 13, 2024 (5-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will review engineering updates for water main and well projects. The board will also consider a bill abatement request and provide comments on plans for Cushman Farms.

• Discussion on new well and pump station project
• Updates on Main Street Water Main Project
• Update on Trackle Pond Well Cleaning
• Abatement request for 2 Sunset Rd (bill #447020)
• Comments on revised plans for Cushman Farms ZBA# 23-09

The Board voted to submit comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals requesting more detailed plans for the Cushman Farms project, citing an undersized 8-inch water main and incomplete details. The Board also approved a water bill abatement for 2 Sunset Rd, appointed Commissioner Kostka to the DPW Working Group, and approved a water shut-off for a defaulted account. Updates were provided on the Main Street water main project and the new well project.

• Approved minutes of Sept 24 and Oct 8, 2024 (3-0)
• Voted to submit comments to ZBA requesting more detailed Cushman Farms plans (2-0, Loring abstained)
• Approved abatement for 2 Sunset Rd, charging gallons at lowest tier rate (3-0)
• Appointed Robert Kostka to DPW Working Group (3-0)
• Approved water shut-off for account #08-5121 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:09 pm (3-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will vote on articles for the November 19 Special Town Meeting warrant. The meeting includes a joint session with Sewer Commissioners regarding wastewater debt repayment and several personnel appointments.

• Review and vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Joint meeting with Sewer Commissioners on wastewater expansion and leach field debt repayment
• Request for one-day liquor licenses for Stellwagen Beer Company and Sips with Liv, LLC at the Bog
• Appointments for Transfer Station Foreman, Transfer Station Operator, Wastewater Treatment Operator, and Wastewater Operator and Maintenance Technician
• Dangerous Dog Hearing

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including leaching fields, a property at 48 Evergreen St., and a working group to review the establishment of a Department of Public Works. The commission will also meet with the Board of Selectmen later that evening. The agenda lists these as new business items, with no decisions specified.

• Leaching fields discussion
• 48 Evergreen St. property
• Working group to review establishment of Department of Public Works
• Joint meeting with Board of Selectmen at 7:45pm on 10/22/24

The Board of Sewer Commissioners met and discussed ongoing work at the leaching field, including hydroseeding and asphalt completion. They agreed to generate a letter to connect a 7-bedroom group home at 48 Evergreen St. to the sewer for two ERUs. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only vote was to adjourn.

• Voted unanimously to adjourn at 5:15 PM
• Agreed to generate letter for sewer connection for 48 Evergreen St. (7-bedroom group home, 2 ERUs)
• Noted hydroseeding to be completed this week, asphalt by 11/1/24
• Noted water to be added to leaching fields within 1-2 weeks
• Assigned Brian Donahoe to working group on DPW establishment

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will review meeting minutes, discuss variance requests, and hear the health agent report. Discussions include revoking permits for outstanding fines, JAW Waste Services compliance, 2025 camp preparations, and a vote to support the Septic Betterment Loan program.

• Variance request for 22 Forge Road by Rick Grady
• Discussion on revoking permits for outstanding fines
• Discussion on JAW Waste Services out of compliance and possible permit revocation
• Vote for support of Septic Betterment Loan program

The Kingston Board of Health revoked the permit of JAW Waste Services for failing to submit required quarterly reports, despite repeated requests. The board also approved a policy to deny permits to applicants with outstanding fees, changed permit dates for seasonal businesses, and voted to support the septic betterment loan program at Town Meeting.

• Revoked JAW Waste Services permit (5-0)
• Approved policy denying permits to applicants with outstanding fees (5-0)
• Changed permit dates: Farmer's Markets to May 15, Mobile Food Trucks to March 15, Camps to June 15 (5-0)
• Voted to recommend favorable action on septic betterment loan program at Town Meeting (5-0)
• Approved plan for two septic systems at 22 Forge Road (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of September 16, 2024 (5-0)

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will meet to discuss remaining Special Town Meeting warrant articles, consider a Reserve Fund Transfer request, and prepare for a joint FY26 budget planning meeting. The agenda also includes a committee reorganization and a vacancy on the Wage and Personnel Board.

• Review of remaining Special Town Meeting warrant articles
• Request for Reserve Fund Transfer from Town Administrator
• Preparation for Joint FY26 Budget Planning Meeting with Selectmen and Schools
• Committee Reorganization
• Wage and Personnel Board vacancy appointment

The Finance Committee voted 4-0 to approve a $23,430 reserve fund transfer for the Highway Dept. to replace a cracked waste oil heater. They also voted on several capital projects for the Special Town Meeting warrant, approving most but rejecting the Police Comfort Dog vehicle. The committee discussed budget planning for FY26, aiming for a 3-3.5% increase limit to avoid a Proposition 2.5 override.

• Approved $23,430 reserve fund transfer for Highway Dept. waste oil heater replacement (4-0)
• Approved $159,148 for Public Safety Radio Upgrades (4-0)
• Approved $1,082,769 for Fire Engine Replacement (3-1)
• Denied $75,000 for Police Comfort Dog Vehicle (1-3)
• Approved $60,000 for Harbormaster Dock Replacement (4-0)
• Approved $76,000 for KES Playground Repairs (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a large-scale rental housing project and two individual property requests. The board is reviewing permits for residential construction and lot modifications.

• Comprehensive Permit for Cushman Farms, LLC to build 162 rental units on 11 acres off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive
• Special permit request for Susan Larson at 3 Grandview Avenue to build a second floor for living space
• Variance request for Olavo Demacedo at 4 Parks St. to modify lot lines into two residential parcels

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 16, 2024, but lacked a quorum (only four of six members present). As a result, all three public hearings—Cushman's Comprehensive Permit, 3 Grandview, and 4Parks—were continued to later dates with no decisions made. The meeting adjourned after the continuances.

• Continued Cushman's Comprehensive Permit hearing to 11/20/24 (no quorum)
• Continued 3 Grandview hearing to 11/6/24 (no quorum)
• Continued 4Parks hearing to 11/6/24 (no quorum)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Dondero, seconded by Wrightington)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to review meeting minutes, discuss a sewer abatement for Courtland Harlow at 2 Sunset Rd., and address new business including a warrant, Tank 4 Plan, Cushman Farms, 70 Summer St., and updates from Upgrade and the Superintendent.

• Abatement request for Courtland Harlow at 2 Sunset Rd. regarding a broken toilet water control mechanism
• Discussion of Tank 4 Plan
• Discussion of Cushman Farms
• Discussion of 70 Summer St.
• Updates from Upgrade and the Superintendent

The Board of Sewer Commissioners approved a sewer abatement of $682.60 for Courtland Harlow due to a faulty toilet mechanism. They also approved minutes from July 16 and August 27, and discussed updates on sewer capacity, a private well, and project closeout items.

• Approved $682.60 abatement for Courtland Harlow (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 07/16 and 08/27 (motion by Watson, second by Fiore)

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will meet to welcome new member Jonas Feit, handle committee reorganization, and review Special Town Meeting warrant articles. The agenda also notes a vacancy on the Wage and Personnel Board that is appointed by the Finance Committee.

• Review Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Welcome new member Jonas Feit
• Committee Reorganization

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will discuss the first steps for the Age and Dementia Initiative following grant approval by the Board of Selectmen. The board will also review the Director's job description and a Code of Conduct.

• Discussion of first steps for the Age and Dementia Initiative grant
• Review of Code of Conduct voted on by BOS 9/24
• Review and discussion of Director Job Description
• Review of COA Building Usage Agreement (rental agreement) and application

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board announced receipt of a $35,000 Commonwealth Compact Grant for a Needs Assessment for the Age and Dementia Friendly Study, to be conducted with OCPC. The board agreed to make no further changes to the COA Code of Conduct Policy, which was approved by the Select Board on September 24, 2024. Adjustments to the COA Director Job Description were made and will be submitted for Select Board approval. The final Senior Center Building Usage Agreement will be reviewed at the November meeting.

• Awarded $35,000 Commonwealth Compact Grant for Age and Dementia Friendly Study
• Agreed to work with OCPC on the Needs Assessment study
• Approved no further changes to COA Code of Conduct Policy
• Adjusted COA Director Job Description for submission to Select Board
• Moved September 10, 2024 Secretary Report to November meeting for review
• Adjourned meeting at 12:14 p.m.

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear engineering updates on the Main Street water main project and Trackle Pond well cleaning, and discuss new sewer rates starting December billing. They will also review a memo about a proposed ADU at 22 Forge Road and receive a departmental update on a water repairman position and the lifting of water restrictions.

• Main Street Water Main Project update
• Trackle Pond Well Cleaning update - contract awarded to Maher
• New well design and engineering RFP, discussion on article for fall Town Meeting
• New sewer rates to start DEC billing - discussion on financial practices
• Memo re: 22 Forge Road proposed ADU project

The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously to increase the draft article for design and engineering of a new well and pump station from $900,000 to $1 million for the fall town meeting. They also approved the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes. Updates were provided on the Trackle Pond well cleaning, Main Street water main project, and the new well RFP.

• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 (3-0)
• Voted to increase draft article for new well design/engineering from $900K to $1M (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review bills for payment and decide on an overlay release request. The board will also receive an update on interim evaluations and enter executive session to discuss exemption and abatement applications.

• Decision on overlay release request
• Interim evaluation update from Maureen Clarke
• Review of bills for payment
• Executive session regarding exemption/abatement applications

The Board of Assessors approved the release of $75,000 from the overlay account, reviewed and authorized department bills, and signed the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes. An update on the Massachusetts Department of Revenue interim adjustment was provided, and the board entered executive session.

• Approved release of $75,000 from overlay (2-0)
• Authorized department bills
• Signed September 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet on October 8, 2024, to consider sewer commitments, abatements, and new business items including a vote on the effective date of a rate change. The agenda also includes discussions on Town Buildings, Cushman Farms, Tank 4 Plan, and an update on the wastewater system upgrade.

• Commitment 25-09 Final Read for $128.20
• Abatement for IPCC Valve for heating system for $3,939.69
• Abatement for Courtland Harlow at 2 Sunset Rd.
• Vote for Effective Date of Rate Change
• Discussion regarding Links Way Irrigation and 70 Summer St

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss establishing a school zone for the Silver Lake Middle and High School campus and the use of ARPA funds for signs. The board will also review traffic lane narrowing on Main Street and winter maintenance for Unaccepted Roads.

• Possible vote to establish a school zone for Silver Lake Middle and High School Campus
• Request to use ARPA funds for school zone signs
• Discussion of narrowing traffic lanes on a portion of Main Street
• Public hearing request regarding winter maintenance for Unaccepted Roads
• Approval of new Common Victualler License

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to hold an executive session, review minutes from a prior executive session, and authorize exemption applications. After the closed session, the board will join the Board of Selectmen to interview candidates for an open seat on the Board of Assessors; the board will not reconvene afterward.

• Executive session
• Review of 09.10.2024 executive session minutes
• Review and authorize exemption applications
• Joint interview with Board of Selectmen for open assessor seat

The Board of Assessors held an executive session and approved 27 property tax exemption applications, with one application (22E) left pending. The board also approved the minutes from the September 10, 2024 executive session and voted to close the session to interview a candidate for an open board seat.

• Approved 27 exemption applications (various types)
• Left application 163 (22E) pending
• Approved September 10, 2024 executive session minutes
• Closed executive session to interview candidate (2-0)

Planning

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for an accessory dwelling unit. The board will also review a plan to combine lots at Nava Landing and discuss findings related to Captain Jones Landing.

• Special Permit application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 195 Summer Street
• Form A application to combine lots at Nava Landing (Sylvia Pond Estates) and Elm Street
• Discussion of inspections and findings for Captain Jones Landing
• Town Planner report on Fall Town Meeting Articles
• Discussion of new state changes to the ADU Bylaw

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals is holding three public hearings: a continued hearing on a 162-unit rental housing project under Chapter 40B, a continued hearing on a special permit for a second-floor addition on a nonconforming lot, and a new hearing on a variance to split a lot into two nonconforming parcels. The board will also review minutes from its July 17 meeting.

• Cushman Farms LLC: Comprehensive Permit for 162 rental units on ~11 acres off Marion and Cushman Drives (Map 66 Lots 29, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 47; Map 75 Lots 5, 7)
• Susan Larson: special permit to remove roof and add second floor at 3 Grandview Ave (Map 38 Lot 93)
• Olavo Demacedo: variance to modify lot lines at 4 Parks St (Map 37 Lot 8) to create two nonconforming parcels
• All hearings are continued from previous dates; Cushman Farms hearing continued from August 7, 2024

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals continued Susan Larson's special permit request to build a second-floor living space on a non-conforming lot to January 15, 2025. The board also continued Cushman Farms LLC's comprehensive permit application for three apartment buildings with 162 rental units to December 4, 2024, pending further review and feedback from the town council on water and sewer issues. No final decisions were made on either application.

• Continued Susan Larson's special permit hearing to January 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM
• Continued Cushman Farms LLC comprehensive permit hearing to December 4, 2024, at 7:05 PM
• Approved motion to open Cushman Farms LLC hearing
• Approved motion to continue Cushman Farms LLC hearing (all members)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to review meeting minutes, commitments, and conduct a public hearing regarding a rate increase. Residents can attend this meeting in person at the Town House or remotely via Zoom.

• Public Hearing on Rate Increase

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet on October 1, 2024, to discuss a rate increase and an article for Town Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Town House at 26 Evergreen St. and via Zoom.

• Rate Increase
• Article for Town Meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet via Zoom to enter an executive session. The body will discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation involving High Pines Corporation and review executive session minutes.

• Discussion of strategy regarding High Pines Corporation
• Approval and/or release of Executive Session Meeting Minutes

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board meets to review finalized recommendations for the Fall Town Meeting, discuss bylaw amendment deadlines, and approve previous meeting minutes. The board also seeks a third member and reviews a human resources update.

• Review finalized recommendations and handout for Fall Town Meeting
• Review draft memorandum regarding deadline for Bylaw amendment requests for FY2026
• Review and approve minutes for September 16, 2024
• Human Resources update from Tina Betti
• Board needs a third member to be appointed by the Finance Committee

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board unanimously approved the finalized recommendations handout for the Fall Town Meeting and reviewed a draft memorandum setting the FY2026 Bylaw amendment request deadline for December 23, 2024. The board also approved the minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting and rescheduled its next regular meeting to November 12, 2024 due to the Fall Town Meeting.

• Approved finalized recommendations handout for Fall Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2024 as written (unanimous)
• Set FY2026 Bylaw amendment request deadline to December 23, 2024
• Rescheduled next regular meeting to November 12, 2024

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging will meet on September 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Town House Room 203 to discuss staffing changes at the COA. The meeting will be recorded and offer in-person and Zoom participation options. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss staffing changes at the COA

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to review project applications, enforcement orders, and invoices. Agenda items include requests for determinations of applicability for properties such as 11 Wharf Lane and 26 Wapping Road, as well as signing invoices for the Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration Project and Calista Farm.

• $4900 invoice from Beals & Thomas for Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration Project
• $2895 invoice from Barrett Tree Service East for Calista Farm invasive plant treatment
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 11 Wharf Lane
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 26 Wapping Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability continuance to October 9th for 15 Crystal Drive

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss engineering updates, including the Main Street Water Main Project, new well RFPs, and Trackle Pond well cleaning. The board will also review a Special Town Meeting timeline, an abatement request for 22 Pembroke St, and hear departmental updates from the water superintendent.

• Main Street Water Main Project updates
• RFP update for new well
• RFQ update for Trackle Pond well cleaning
• Abatement request from resident at 22 Pembroke St
• Special Town Meeting timeline and draft article for new well design/engineering

The Board of Water Commissioners awarded the Trackle Pond Well Cleaning and Pump Replacement contract to Maher Services, Inc. for $54,854, the low bid, in a unanimous 3-0 vote. The board also approved a water bill abatement for a resident at 22 Pembroke St. The September 10, 2024 meeting minutes were tabled until October 8, 2024. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were updates on ongoing projects.

• Awarded Trackle Pond Well Cleaning and Pump Replacement bid to Maher Services, Inc. for $54,854 (3-0)
• Approved water bill abatement for resident at 22 Pembroke St, charging total gallons at lowest tiered rate (3-0)
• Tabled September 10, 2024 meeting minutes until October 8, 2024

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to discuss operating budget and debt rate increases, review final sewer bills for properties on East Ave and North St, and hear an update from the superintendent. The meeting also includes procedural items like appointment confirmations and abatement requests.

• Rate increase discussion for Operating Budget and Debt
• Final sewer bill for 19 East Ave
• Final sewer bill correction for 9 North St ($992.60)
• Abatement request for Courtland Harlow ($1,034.20)
• Appointment of 25-10 Sewer Commissioner ($46.20)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss several town requests, including a supplemental police budget and winter maintenance for unaccepted roads. The board will also consider a new traffic restriction on Main Street and an interim appointment for Elder Affairs.

• Possible vote to establish a No Exhaust Brake Zone on a portion of Main Street
• Request for Proposed Supplemental FY25 Police Department Budget
• Appointment of Holly Nighelli as Interim Director of Elder Affairs
• Request for one day liquor license for Bartending Service of New England at First Parish Church
• Request by residents of unaccepted roads to continue winter maintenance

The Board of Selectmen approved a $201,116 supplemental FY25 Police Department budget request and a $149,000 capital FY25 purchases request, both to be included as warrant articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The board also voted 3-2 to establish a Quiet Zone with no engine/exhaust braking on Main Street, and unanimously appointed Holly Nighelli as Interim Director of Elder Affairs. Discussion on winter plowing of unaccepted roads was continued to the next meeting pending cost and legal analysis.

• Approved $201,116 supplemental FY25 Police Department budget (4-0-1, Bateman abstained)
• Approved $149,000 capital FY25 purchases (4-0-1, Bateman abstained)
• Approved Quiet Zone, No Engine Brake/Exhaust Brake on Main Street (3-2)
• Appointed Holly Nighelli as Interim Director of Elder Affairs, Grade 12 Step 1 (4-0-0)
• Approved revised Council on Aging Code of Conduct (5-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for wedding at First Parish Church (5-0)
• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled unaccepted roads plowing decision pending cost/legal analysis

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a Comprehensive Permit. The petition seeks to allow the construction of an age-restricted residential development.

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

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss new business items. The agenda includes a review of a rate study and a matter regarding 9 North St.

• Rate Study
• 9 North St

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss the reclassification of the Office Administrator -- Water position. The board will also discuss a Fall Town Meeting warrant article.

• Reclassification of the Office Administrator -- Water position
• Fall Town Meeting warrant article
• FY2026 Cost of Living Adjustment
• FY2026 Bylaw Acknowledgement form

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review a variance request for a property at 5 Coopers Run, discuss emergency situations and the Health Agent's responsibilities, review residential kitchen guidelines, and consider BOH bylaws and betterment loans. The board will also accept meeting minutes and review bills.

• Variance request for 5 Coopers Run by J.A. McCue Well Drilling
• Review of bills from August 20 and September 2, 2024
• Acceptance of minutes from August 19 and August 29, 2024
• Discussion of emergency situations and Health Agent responsibilities
• Discussion of Residential Kitchen guidelines and BOH Bylaws

General

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review bills, discuss updated legislative information regarding the HERO Act, and note a board member vacancy. The board will also review the open session minutes from July 23, 2024. Following the open session, the board will enter into executive session to discuss exemption and abatement applications under MGL Chapter 59 Section 60.

• Review bills for payment
• Discussion of updated legislative information regarding The HERO Act
• Notification of board member vacancy
• Review of open session minutes from 07.23.2024
• Executive session to discuss exemption and abatement applications under MGL Chapter 59 Section 60

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a continuation of a public hearing on an Eversource conduit installation, set winter plow rates for contracted drivers, discuss installing town signs, open the Special Town Meeting warrant, and discuss replacements for the Community Development Director and Superintendent of Streets, Trees and Parks. They will also vote on appointing Kenneth Moalli as Interim Tax Collector and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Continuation of public hearing: Eversource petition to install handhole and 58 ft of PVC conduit at Atwood Street and Spruce Street
• Request to set winter plow rates for contracted plow drivers
• Discussion and possible vote on installing Town of Kingston signs on town property
• Appoint Kenneth Moalli as Interim Tax Collector
• Discussion of replacement of Community Development Director and qualification of Superintendent of Streets, Trees and Parks

The Board of Selectmen approved the winter plow rates for contracted drivers, keeping them the same as the previous year, and opened the 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant. The board also approved a Verizon/Eversource utility installation on Atwood and Spruce Streets, approved the design and locations of new 'Welcome to Kingston' signs, and supported the Town Administrator's recommendation to reestablish the Building Commissioner position. An interim Streets, Trees, and Parks Superintendent was appointed.

• Approved winter plow rates and $750 insurance bonus (5-0)
• Opened 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant (5-0)
• Approved Eversource handhole/conduit installation on Atwood and Spruce Streets (5-0)
• Approved 'Welcome to Kingston' sign designs and locations (5-0)
• Supported recommendation to reestablish Building Commissioner position (5-0)
• Appointed Shawn Turner Interim Streets, Trees, and Parks Superintendent (5-0)
• Approved August 27, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Bateman abstained)

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board will convene on September 10, 2024, at 11:30 AM in the Senior Center Activity Room to discuss operational matters, including a building usage agreement, senior return protocols, and budget review. The meeting will also cover volunteer opportunities and updates on the Age and Dementia Initiative.

• COA Building Usage Agreement (rental agreement) review revisions
• Suspension of senior protocol for returning to COA
• Budget review with August handout
• Age and Dementia Initiative first step decision
• Code of Conduct final version approval status

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board met and accepted the June and August secretary reports. The board tabled a discussion on the COA Code of Conduct Policy until after the Board of Selectmen votes on the current policy. The director reported a $5,800 grant for kitchen improvements and a $45,000 grant application.

• Accepted June 11 and August 13 secretary reports (unanimous)
• Tabled COA Code of Conduct Policy discussion until after BOS approval
• Director to finalize Building Usage Agreement for board vote next meeting

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to approve past meeting minutes, receive engineering updates, and discuss departmental operations including water main projects and staffing changes. No major decisions are scheduled, and the meeting includes procedural and informational items.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes from July 30 and August 13, 2024
• Main Street Water Main Project updates
• RFP update for new well
• UAW Compliance Plan discussion
• Pump Operator position change to water repairman due to no qualified applicants

The Board approved the minutes from July 30 and August 13, 2024, and voted to advertise the vacant pump operator position as a water repairman due to a lack of qualified applicants. They also approved a water bill abatement for a resident at 2 Sunset Rd, charging 98,000 gallons at the lowest tiered rate. Updates were provided on the Main Street water main project, including installation of a 12-inch main and plans for final paving in spring 2025.

• Approved meeting minutes of July 30 and August 13, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved advertising pump operator position as water repairman (3-0)
• Approved water bill abatement for 2 Sunset Rd, charging 98K gallons at $3.00 per thousand (3-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss new business, including specific properties, a rate study, procedures for tracking new construction, CDM reimbursements, and staffing. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• 44 Cole St.
• 195 Summer St.
• Country Club Way
• Rate Study
• Procedure for tracking new construction

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to review the position of Inspector of Buildings/Zoning Enforcement Officer, including hiring and salary grading. The board will also set the agenda for the next regular meeting on September 16, 2024. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Inspector of Buildings/Zoning Enforcement Officer position and grading with HR Manager Tina Betti and Town Administrator Keith Hickey
• Setting agenda for September 16, 2024 regular meeting

The Wage and Personnel Board unanimously voted to recommend classifying the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer position (formerly Inspector of Buildings/Zoning Enforcement Officer) at Grade 11 and updating the title and grade in the Wage and Personnel Bylaw. The recommendation will go to the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen, and would take effect if approved at Fall Town Meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended classifying Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer to Grade 11 (unanimous)
• Recommended changing position title in Bylaw from Inspector of Buildings/Zoning Enforcement Officer to Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to conduct an executive session to review and authorize tax exemption applications. The board will also receive updates from the Principal Assessor on Appellate Tax Board matters.

• Review and authorize exemption applications
• Principal Assessor providing Appellate Tax Board updates

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and approved all 11 exemption applications reviewed, covering types 22a, 22d, and 22E. They also approved the minutes from the July 23, 2024 executive session and reviewed an abatement update for RK Kingston LLC.

• Approved 7 applications under Chapter 22a (12, 56, 107, 129, 153, 162)
• Approved 1 application under Chapter 22d (70)
• Approved 3 applications under Chapter 22E (13, 93, 132)
• Approved July 23, 2024 executive session minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a meeting via Zoom, with no substantive items listed on the agenda. The board plans to recess to an executive session to discuss litigation strategy, with no return to open session anticipated.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will continue a public hearing on a petition by Priolo Wapping Realty, LLC to build a 60-unit age-restricted residential development at 113 & 117 Wapping Road. The project, located on approximately 643,263 sq ft of land, has been continued multiple times since December 2023 and remains under review.

• Public hearing on 60-unit age-restricted development at 113-117 Wapping Rd (Map 52 Lot 9, Map 42 Lot 8)
• Project includes traffic impact assessment and site plan by River Hawk Environmental
• Hearing continued from December 2023 to September 4, 2024

General

The Kingston Board of Health will hold an emergency meeting to discuss Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus risks. The board may grant authority to the Health Agent to enact public closures based on risk levels.

• EEE/West Nile Virus risk discussion
• Potential authority for Health Agent to enact public closures

The Kingston Board of Health voted 4-0 to authorize the Health Agent to close parks, fields, and athletic fields from dusk to dawn if the EEE or West Nile Virus risk level reaches high or severe. The town is currently at moderate risk for both viruses. The board also directed the Transfer Station and Recreation Department to add EEE messages to their electronic boards.

• Granted Health Agent authority to close fields dusk-to-dawn at high/severe EEE/WNV risk (4-0)
• Directed Transfer Station and Recreation Department to post EEE messages on electronic boards

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several enforcement orders and sign permits for MassDOT and private properties. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a proposed home addition and deck near the Jones River.

• Public hearing for Notice of Intent: addition and deck at 1 Landing Road
• Extension Permit for Orders of Conditions for MassDOT
• Amended Enforcement Orders for 56 Main Street, 28 Raboth Road, and 375 Elm Street
• Request for Certificate of Compliance: 15 Kingston Street
• Kingston Street culvert emergency certification

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for an addition and deck at 1 Landing Road, requiring all downspouts to connect to a drywell and prohibiting chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. It also issued a Certificate of Compliance for 15 Kingston Street, continued enforcement at 44 Raboth Road, and closed enforcement cases at 15 Bagnell Street and 71 Elm Street.

• Approved Notice of Intent for 1 Landing Road with special conditions (7-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 15 Kingston Street (7-0)
• Continued enforcement discussion for 44 Raboth Road to September 25 (7-0)
• Required conservation posts and seed mix at 15 Bagnell Street by Oct 31, 2025 (7-0)
• Closed enforcement matter for 71 Elm Street (7-0)
• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0-1)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to review meeting minutes, receive updates from the superintendent, discuss the leaching field at the Davis property, and consider a rate study. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Update from Superintendent
• Leaching Field/Davis Property Updates
• Rate Study

The Board of Sewer Commissioners met and received updates from the superintendent, including good process control, a same-day repair at Reed Center, and a new pump order for Marion Drive. The board discussed the leaching field project at the Davis property, with the distribution box set for 08/28/24 and hydroseeding to follow. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the board scheduled a rate study timeline for September 10 and a public hearing notice for the week of 10/7/24. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Scheduled rate study timeline for Sept 10
• Set public hearing notice for week of 10/7/24
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Donahoe, second by Watson)

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will hold a meeting to review bills for payment, authorize abatements, discuss updated legislative information under THE HERO Act, and address a motor vehicle commitment. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss non-public exemption/abatement applications.

• Review bills for payment
• Review and authorize abatements
• Discussion of updated legislative information under THE HERO Act
• Commitment 4 of 2024 (motor vehicle commitment)
• Executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications (non-public) under MGL Chapter 59 Section 60

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss amending agreements with Elevated Roots, Elevated Cultivation, and Elevated Delivery. The meeting includes a public hearing on utility installations and a vote on using ARPA funds for infrastructure.

• Possible vote to amend Host Community Agreements with Elevated Roots, Elevated Cultivation and Elevated Delivery
• Public hearing on Eversource Energy request for a new handhole and PVC conduit at Atwood Street and Spruce Street
• Request to use ARPA funds for fiber optic relocation and school zone signs
• Possible vote to establish a No Jake Brake Zone on a portion of Main Street
• Request for multiple one day liquor licenses from Paul Schiele of 42nd Brew Co for the Weir Family Christmas Tree Farm

The Board of Selectmen, in a joint meeting with the Kingston School Committee, appointed Sheila Vaughn to fill the vacancy left by Tim Lewis's resignation, effective immediately until the next Annual Town Election. The board also approved amended Host Community Agreements with Elevated Roots, Elevated Cultivation, and Elevated Delivery, and approved the use of ARPA funds for fiber optic relocation costs. A public hearing on a Verizon/Eversource utility pole installation was continued to September 10th.

• Appointed Sheila Vaughn to Kingston School Committee (8-0)
• Approved amended Host Community Agreements with Elevated Roots, Elevated Cultivation, Elevated Delivery (4-0)
• Approved use of ARPA funds for fiber optic relocation costs (4-0)
• Approved multiple one-day liquor licenses for 42nd Brewing Co. at Weir's Christmas Tree Farm (4-0)
• Accepted $100 donation from James & Mara Adams for Silver Lake Sanctuary trail maintenance (4-0)
• Declared September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Month (4-0)
• Continued Verizon/Eversource public hearing to September 10th (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and authorize exemption applications. The Principal Assessor will also provide an update regarding the Appellate Tax Board.

• Review and authorization of exemption applications
• Appellate Tax Board (ATB) update from the Principal Assessor
• Approval of July 23, 2024 executive session minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a continued public hearing on a Comprehensive Permit application under MGL Chapter 40B for an age-restricted residential development of 60 units at 113 and 117 Wapping Road. The project has been continued multiple times since December 2023, most recently to August 7, 2024, and is now scheduled for this meeting. The board will also consider meeting minutes and adjourn.

• Continued public hearing for Comprehensive Permit (Chapter 40B) at 113-117 Wapping Rd., 60 age-restricted units, Map 52 Lot 9 and Map 42 Lot 8
• Applicant: Priolo Wapping Realty, LLC, 233 Pembroke Street, Kingston, MA
• Project site: approximately 643,263 sq. ft.; Mass Housing ID #1165
• Traffic Impact Assessment by River Hawk Environmental, LLC (June 2023); Site Plan by River Hawk Environmental Civil Engineering; Plans by Plans Design (July 7, 2023)
• Meeting held in person at Town House, 26 Evergreen St. Room 200, and via Zoom

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals met on August 21, 2024, solely to discuss case 113 to 117 Whopping Road. Due to a lack of sufficient information and a quorum, the board voted to continue the discussion to the next meeting on September 4, 2024, at 7 PM. No substantive decisions were made, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Continued discussion of case 113 to 117 Whopping Road to September 4, 2024, at 7 PM (motion passed)

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss the classification of the Office Administrator position for the Water Department with incumbent Stacey Smith and Water Superintendent Christopher Veracka. The board will also receive an update from Human Resources Manager Tina Betti and discuss potential warrant articles for the Fall Town Meeting.

• Discuss classification of Office Administrator -- Water position with Stacey Smith and Christopher Veracka
• Human Resources update from Tina Betti
• Discuss need for warrant article at Fall Town Meeting
• Review and approve meeting minutes for July 15, 2024 and August 7, 2024

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board discussed reclassifying the Office Administrator – Water position from Grade 5 to Grade 6 but postponed a decision until the next meeting. The board also unanimously approved the minutes for July 15 and August 7, 2024, as amended. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed decision on reclassifying Office Administrator – Water to Grade 6
• Approved July 15, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a hearing regarding a dangerous dog and consider several personnel appointments. The board will also review requests for police equipment and the disposal of a surplus vehicle.

• Dangerous Dog Hearing
• Request to use ARPA Funds to purchase police items
• Request to deem 2006 Mercury Mariner SUV Hybrid as surplus
• Appointment of Veteran's Agent
• Appointment of Public Safety Dispatcher

The Board of Selectmen appointed Lisa Eriksson as Veterans Agent and Andrew Burke as Public Safety Dispatcher, both effective August 26, 2024. It also approved using up to $28,756 in ARPA funds for police equipment, declared a 2006 Mercury Mariner surplus, and authorized Finance Director Kathleen Barrette to submit ARPA reimbursement requests. A dangerous dog hearing was postponed.

• Appointed Lisa Eriksson as Veterans Agent (4-0)
• Appointed Andrew Burke as Public Safety Dispatcher (4-0)
• Declared 2006 Mercury Mariner SUV Hybrid surplus and authorized disposal (4-0)
• Approved use of ARPA funds up to $28,756 for police equipment (4-0)
• Authorized Kathleen Barrette to submit ARPA reimbursement requests to Plymouth County (4-0)

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving a health agent report. The main item is a variance request for 2 Kennedy Road, and there will also be a discussion regarding 4 Elm Street.

• Variance request for 2 Kennedy Road
• Discussion of 4 Elm Street
• Acceptance of August 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Health agent report by Joyce Krystofolski

The Kingston Board of Health approved a variance to allow a septic system (SAS) to be 10 feet from the property line at 2 Kennedy Road, instead of the usual 15 feet, due to an awkward property line. The board also accepted the minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural, including a health agent report and discussion of ongoing items.

• Approved variance for septic system at 2 Kennedy Road to be 10 feet from property line (4-0)
• Accepted meeting minutes of August 5, 2024 (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will consider several action items, including a request to install a gravel parking area and restore wetland at 56 Main Street, a certificate of compliance for 15 Kingston Street, and a public hearing for an addition and deck within the riverfront area at 1 Landing Road. The commission will also approve invoices for environmental services and address enforcement matters.

• 56 Main Street: RDA for gravel parking area and wetland restoration
• 1 Landing Road: Public hearing for addition and deck in riverfront area
• 15 Kingston Street: Request for Certificate of Compliance
• Invoices: $900 (LEC Environmental), $761.25 (Beals & Thomas), $378 (Kingston Landscaping)
• Enforcement: 28 Raboth Road and 375 Elm Street

The Kingston Conservation Commission issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for the gravel parking area at 56 Main Street and accepted a restoration plan for the impacted wetland and buffer zone, with conditions including hand planting, additional conservation posts, and a stamped as-built plan. The commission also approved a three-year extension for MassDOT roadside maintenance, continued the Certificate of Compliance request for 15 Kingston Street, and reduced fines for an enforcement case at 375 Elm Street from $7,000 to $2,500 contingent on payment by September 6, 2024.

• Issued Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for 56 Main St. gravel parking area (5-0)
• Accepted restoration plan for 56 Main St. with conditions: hand planting, 2 additional conservation posts, as-built plan by Oct 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved MassDOT three-year extension for roadside maintenance (5-0)
• Continued Certificate of Compliance for 15 Kingston St. to Aug 28, 2024 (5-0)
• Accepted restoration plan and amended Enforcement Order for 28 Raboth Rd., completion by Oct 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Reduced fines at 375 Elm St. from $7,000 to $2,500, due by Sept 6, 2024, or full fine reinstated (3-0-1)
• Amended Enforcement Order for 375 Elm St. to include conservation posts and hand-planting of shrubs by Oct 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will discuss and vote on several administrative updates, including a needs assessment and Code of Conduct language. The board is also reviewing the FY25 budget and revisions to the COA Building Usage rental agreement.

• Vote on OCPC needs assessment and Age and Dementia survey plan
• Vote on final Code of Conduct update language from town counsel
• Review of New Budget for FY25
• Review and possible vote on COA Building Usage Agreement revisions
• Discussion on publishing menu item prices

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board voted unanimously to accept the Age and Dementia program through the Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC), which will now go to the Select Board for approval. The board also unanimously approved the updated Code of Conduct language from the town council. Several items, including the budget and building usage agreement, were deferred to the September meeting.

• Approved Age and Dementia program through OCPC (all in favor)
• Approved updated Code of Conduct language (all in favor)
• Deferred budget review to September meeting
• Deferred COA Building Usage Agreement discussion to September meeting

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will receive engineering updates on water infrastructure and discuss a request for proposals for a new well. The board will also review a project on Wapping Road and a warranty update for equipment at Grassy Hole/I-86.

• Main Street Water Main Project updates
• Discussion for new well RFP
• Trackle Pond well cleaning
• Review of ZBA meeting discussion regarding Wapping Road project
• Desert Aire warranty update for Grassy Hole/I-86 Dehumidifier

The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously to send a memo to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding the Wapping Road 40B project, requiring the builder to determine the water table and prohibiting excavation within 10 feet of it. The Board also approved a $1,000 expenditure for the WaterSmart education program. The minutes of July 30, 2024 were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved memo to ZBA on Wapping Rd 40B project requiring water table determination and no excavation within 10 feet (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 for WaterSmart education program (3-0)
• Tabled approval of July 30, 2024 minutes until next meeting

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet on August 12, 2024, to discuss and decide on a land division request for Station Street and a revised site plan for 70 Summer Street. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from July 22, 2024, and address follow-up items related to Captain Jones Landing landscaping and town signage.

• Station Street (Map 8 Lot 108-1) lot division into 2 parcels
• 70 Summer Street revised site plan approval (landscaping changes)
• Captain Jones Landing landscaping items and bond release
• Kingston Signage follow-up discussion
• Approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet via Zoom to conduct town business. The primary action item on the agenda is the appointment of a Shellfish Constable.

• Appointment of Shellfish Constable

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to appoint Daniel Cullivan as Shellfish Constable, a stipend position, with an anticipated start date of August 9, 2024. The meeting was brief and included no other substantive decisions.

• Appointed Daniel Cullivan as Shellfish Constable (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss the starting salary for a new Veterans' Agent hire. The discussion focuses on a salary above Step 3 of Grade 5.

• Discussion of Veterans' Agent salary above Step 3 of Grade 5

The Wage and Personnel Board voted 2-1 to recommend hiring Lisa Nicole Eriksson as Veterans' Agent at Step 4, Grade 5, with an annual salary of $61,673. The recommendation will go to the town for final approval. The board also discussed the upcoming start of the new Finance Director and the status of a Procurement Officer position request.

• Recommended Step 4, Grade 5 salary of $61,673 for Veterans' Agent hire Lisa Eriksson (2-1)
• Discussed new Finance Director's start date and purchasing certification support
• No action taken on Procurement Officer position request; no plans to resubmit for FY2025

General

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings on two Chapter 40B affordable housing petitions: Priolo Wapping Realty’s 60-unit age-restricted project at 113 & 117 Wapping Road and Cushman Farms, LLC’s 162-unit rental development off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive. A third hearing, remanded from the Housing Appeals Committee, will consider Thomas Drummond’s 12-unit project off May Ave and Post Court.

• Public hearing on Priolo Wapping Realty’s 60-unit age-restricted housing at 113 & 117 Wapping Road (Map 52 Lot 9, Map 42 Lot 8)
• Public hearing on Cushman Farms, LLC’s 162-unit rental housing off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive (Maps 66 & 75)
• Public hearing on Thomas Drummond’s 12-unit housing project off May Ave and Post Court (remanded from Housing Appeals Committee)

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals continued the hearing for a 60-unit age-restricted development at 113 and 117 Wapping Road, postponing a decision to address concerns about water table proximity and conservation input. The board also denied the withdrawal of a separate 12-unit project (Riverview/May Court) due to unresolved water supply issues, and subsequently denied the application itself.

• Continued hearing for 60-unit Wapping Road project to August 21, 2024
• Denied withdrawal of 12-unit Riverview/May Court project
• Denied 12-unit Riverview/May Court application (4-0)
• Closed ZBA hearing for August 8 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to receive an update from the superintendent, discuss leaching fields at the Davis property, and review a rate study. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are listed under new business for discussion.

• Update from Superintendent
• Leaching Fields/Davis Property Updates
• Rate Study

The Board of Sewer Commissioners met and discussed sewer system fees, rates, and capital costs, including a $350,000 revenue shortfall and the need to separate operating expenses from betterments. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the board scheduled a follow-up meeting for the week of August 27th and adjourned.

• No formal votes taken; discussion only on fees, rates, and capital costs
• Scheduled a meeting for the week of August 27th due to vacation conflicts

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills and approve minutes from the previous meeting. They will discuss non-profit permit fees and fines for operating without a permit, and receive a report from the health agent.

• Review bill from August 1, 2024
• Acceptance of meeting minutes from July 15, 2024
• Discussion of non-profit permit fees
• Discussion of fines for operating without a permit
• Health agent report by Joyce Krystofolski

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss police department equipment purchases and performance goals for the Police Chief and Town Administrator. The meeting includes a presentation on road improvement priorities and votes on clean water loans.

• Request to use ARPA funds for police file server, port card, licenses, ten handguns, and ten portable radios
• Vote to approve loans CWP-22-33 and CWP-23-33-A from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
• Presentation from Old Colony Planning on State and Local Road Improvement Priorities
• Review and possible approval of FY25 goals for the Police Chief and Town Administrator
• One day liquor license request from Hilltop Athletic Association

The Board of Selectmen held a dangerous dog hearing for two dogs owned by Jenna Goldstein following three reported biting incidents. After debate, the Board voted 3-2 to deem the dogs 'dangerous' and approved conditions including confinement, $100,000 liability insurance, and neutering, with a compliance deadline of September 30, 2024. The Board also approved several other items including police chief goals, ARPA fund uses, a part-time police detail rate increase, and multiple appointments.

• Dogs Hank and Bert deemed dangerous (3-2)
• Owner required to confine dogs, obtain $100K insurance, and neuter them (3-2)
• Approved $16,278.10 in ARPA funds for police 911 call recording server (5-0)
• Approved part-time police detail rate increase to $73.62/hour (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Police Chief goals (4-0-1)
• Approved $103,177.80 ARPA transfer for Silver Lake HS Café HVAC (5-0)
• Appointed Adam Doucette as Heavy Equipment Operator (5-0)
• Appointed David Gleason as Planning Board Associate Member (5-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear engineering updates on the Main Street Water Main project, and receive a departmental update covering equipment failures, irrigation concerns, and fire protection for a 40B project. The board will also discuss unfinished business regarding well site development.

• Vote to approve minutes of July 2 and July 16, 2024
• Engineering updates on Main Street Water Main project
• Dehumidifier failure update at Grassy Hole
• Irrigation concerns at Veteran's Memorial at Town Hall
• 40B Project on Wapping Rd - fire protection

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen’s July 30, 2024 meeting notice provides only procedural boilerplate. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed; the agenda calls for a brief call to order followed by an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and a single nuisance-dog case.

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss a rate study. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Rate Study

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to review invoices, discuss dock standards and wetland protection regulations, and hold a public hearing regarding an addition at 1 Landing Road. The commission will also address enforcement matters at 28 Raboth Road, 44 Raboth Road, and 375 Elm Street.

• Order of Conditions for Tarkiln Road Lots 1 & 2
• $2,800 invoice from Pare Corporation for Reed Millpond Dam inspection
• $4,625 invoice from Environmental Partners Group, LLC for MS4 support
• $744 invoice for Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissioners annual membership
• Public hearing for a Notice of Intent at 1 Landing Road

The Kingston Conservation Commission held an informal discussion about the 10 Baker Avenue property, where the new owner seeks to relocate required plantings; no decision was made, but the Commission suggested options including a new Notice of Intent or an amendment. The Commission also discussed standardizing dock permits and modifying wetland regulations, but took no votes on these items. Enforcement actions were discussed for 28 Raboth Road, 44 Raboth Road, and 375 Elm Street, with a site visit planned for 44 Raboth Road and daily fines continuing for 375 Elm Street. The Commission approved the May 8, 2024 meeting minutes and continued the public hearing for 1 Landing Road to August 14, 2024.

• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-3)
• Continued 1 Landing Road NOI hearing to August 14, 2024 (6-0-1)
• Signed Order of Conditions for Tarkiln Road Lots 1 & 2
• Signed DOA for Rocky Nook Brewster Park Association
• Approved invoices including $2,800 for dam inspection, $4,625 for MS4 support, $744 for membership fees
• Discussed 10 Baker Avenue compliance options; no vote taken
• Discussed dock standards; proposal to be prepared for future review
• Discussed modifying KWPR standard conditions; no vote taken

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss a rate study. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Rate Study

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous executive session minutes and receive an update from the Principal Assessor regarding the Appellate Tax Board.

• Approval of May 28, 2024 Executive Session minutes
• Appellate Tax Board (ATB) update from the Principal Assessor

The Board of Assessors held an executive session and approved an offer, not to exceed $15,000, to RK Kingston LLC to settle an Appellate Tax Board case. They also reviewed and approved the May meeting minutes and received updates on the ATB hearing and a town-contracted appraiser.

• Approved settlement offer up to $15,000 to RK Kingston LLC (ATB appeal)
• Approved May executive meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review and authorize payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) bills, approve a data collection contract, and review the end-of-month abatement report. They will also approve minutes from the May 28, 2024 open session and enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications.

• Review and authorize PILOT bills
• Review data collection contract for approval
• Review end-of-month abatement report
• Approve minutes from 05.28.2024 open session
• Executive session for exemption/abatement applications

The Board of Assessors signed the Notice of Commitment and Assessors Warrant for Ring Road Solar, LLC, and authorized monthly bills. They decided to discontinue web hosting with Vision Government Solutions effective December 31, 2024. The board also signed a data collection contract with Patrick J Harring, reviewed and authorized July abatements, and approved the 2024 motor vehicle commitment 3. Meeting minutes from May 28, 2024, were reviewed and signed.

• Signed Notice of Commitment and Assessors Warrant for Ring Road Solar, LLC
• Authorized monthly bills, including discontinuing Vision Government Solutions web hosting as of Dec 31, 2024
• Signed data collection contract with Patrick J Harring
• Reviewed and authorized July abatements
• Authorized 2024 motor vehicle commitment 3
• Reviewed and signed May 28, 2024 open session minutes

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet on July 22, 2024, to discuss zoning matters, including a public hearing for a 6-apartment proposal at 70 Summer Street and a site plan review for a solar canopy at 188 Summer Street. The board will also consider appointments, bond dispositions, and signage discussions.

• Public hearing continued for 6 apartments at 70 Summer Street
• Site plan review for solar canopy at 188 Summer Street (The Bog skating arena)
• Appointment of Facilities Director Rob Cuoco and Town Planner Valerie Massard to discuss signage
• Disposition of performance guarantee bond for Captain Jones Estates
• Release of consulting escrow for 30 Prospect Street (Freedom Boat Club) after tree corrections

The Kingston Planning Board approved a special permit for a six-unit residential conversion at 70 Summer Street, contingent on fire and water department sign-off, and approved a site plan for two solar canopies at The Bog skating rink. The board also recommended David Gleason as an alternate member and approved a bike rack location at 121 Main Street.

• Approved special permit for 70 Summer St residential conversion (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 70 Summer St with conditions (5-0)
• Approved site plan for solar array at 188 Summer St, contingent on fire dept turning radius review (5-0)
• Recommended David Gleason as Planning Board Alternate Member (5-0)
• Approved bike rack location at 121 Main St (5-0)
• Approved June 24, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four items, including two Comprehensive Permits under MGL Chapter 40B for large residential developments: a 60-unit age-restricted project at 113 & 117 Wapping Road and a 162-unit rental housing project off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive. The board will also consider special permits for a maintenance building at Indian Pond Country Club and a deck-to-living-space conversion at 30 Smith's Lane. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved.

• Comprehensive Permit (40B) for 60 age-restricted units at 113 & 117 Wapping Rd (Map 52 Lot 9, Map 42 Lot 8)
• Comprehensive Permit (40B) for 162 rental units off Marion Dr and Cushman Dr (multiple lots on Thomas St, Pleasant St)
• Special permit for maintenance building at Indian Pond Country Club, 60 Country Club Way
• Special permit to convert front deck/porch into living space at 30 Smith's Lane
• Minutes approval for 04/03, 05/01, 06/05 meetings

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals denied Indian Pond Country Club's application for a new maintenance facility, citing detrimental neighborhood impacts and lack of permits and funding. The board also approved a special permit for 30 Smith Lane and continued hearings for Cushman, Grand View, and 113 Wapping Road.

• Denied Indian Pond Country Club maintenance facility permit (4-0)
• Approved special permit for porch-to-entrance conversion at 30 Smith Lane
• Continued Cushman hearing to September 18, 2024
• Continued Grand View hearing to August 21, 2024
• Continued 113 Wapping Road comprehensive permit hearing to August 7, 2024
• Approved minutes from April 3, May 1, and June 5, 2024

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to enter an executive session and will not return to open session. The meeting is limited to discussing strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve department bill schedules and table the minutes of the July 2 meeting. They will receive updates on the Main Street Water Main Project, a Department of Conservation and Recreation water needs forecast, and ongoing leak repairs across town. A new engineering appointment will also be discussed.

• Table minutes of July 2, 2024 until next meeting
• Kristen Berger appointed as Resilient CE RE: Engineering Updates
• Main Street Water Main Project updates
• DCR final water needs forecast for Kingston Water Department
• KWD employees repairing leaks with 2-man crew due to staffing shortages

The Board voted unanimously (3-0) to send a memo to the Planning Board stating no objection to the solar array proposed for the Kingsbury Club at 188 Summer St. The Board also discussed the Main Street water main project, including delays due to lack of police details and a revised detour plan, and noted that Mass DEP requires an action plan for unaccounted water by end of July. Minutes from July 2 were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved memo to Planning Board stating no objection to Kingsbury Club solar array (3-0)
• Tabled approval of July 2, 2024 meeting minutes until next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 4:15 pm (3-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to review a rate study and discuss staffing and leaching fields at the Davis property. The board will also consider a small real estate transaction payment.

• Payment of $206.80 for 25-01 Final Sewer Real Estate Transaction
• Discussion of Rate Study
• Discussion of leaching fields at the Davis Property
• Discussion of staffing

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will consider several appointments, including a finance director and town accountant, and review the police chief's first three months and FY25 goals. They will also review a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Ring Road Solar LLC and a request to amend ARPA funds for HVAC improvements at Silver Lake schools. The meeting includes routine items like open forum, minutes approval, and a town administrator's report.

• Request from Hope Floats for Tenth Annual Memory Walk on September 21, 2024
• Road closure request for block party on Woodland Ave
• Review and sign agreement for payment in lieu of personal property taxes with Ring Road Solar LLC
• Review of Police Chief FY25 goals and first three months performance
• Request from Silver Lake Regional School Board to amend ARPA allocation for HVAC improvements

The Kingston Board of Selectmen approved a Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement with Ring Road Solar LLC and made several town appointments, including a new Finance Director/Town Accountant and Outreach Coordinator. Due to technical difficulties with Zoom, the board postponed several items—including the Police Chief's FY25 goals and ARPA HVAC allocations—to the July 30th meeting, and ultimately voted to enter executive session.

• Approved Hope Floats 10th Annual Memory Walk on September 21, 2024 (5-0-0)
• Approved Woodland Ave block party road closure for August 9, 2024 (5-0-0)
• Approved Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement with Ring Road Solar LLC (5-0-0)
• Appointed Kathleen Barrette as Finance Director/Town Accountant starting August 12, 2024 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Styers as Outreach Coordinator starting August 5, 2024 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Sheila Vaughn to the Affordable Housing Trust until June 30, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Linda Ragosta to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2027 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Douglas Hawthorne as Plumbing and Gas Inspector until June 30, 2025 (5-0-0)

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills, accept meeting minutes, and discuss health-related reports. The board will also consider signing amended tobacco regulations, posting non-compliant business names, and reviewing its own regulations.

• Review bills from June 20 to July 5, 2024
• Sign amended tobacco regulations for minors' sales violations
• Post non-compliant business names to town website and social media
• Review Board of Health regulations

The Kingston Board of Health signed amended tobacco regulations and gave permission to post names of businesses with tobacco violations on the town website and Facebook. The board also agreed to review current regulations to resolve confusion from past health agents. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine bill review, minutes acceptance, and a health agent report.

• Signed amended tobacco regulations regarding violations for sale to minors
• Approved posting names of businesses with tobacco violations on town website and Facebook
• Agreed to review BOH regulations to determine current ones

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss a proposed salary for a newly hired Finance Director above Step 3 of Grade 13. The board will also review any bylaw amendment requests, approve June meeting minutes, and set the agenda for the next meeting.

• Discuss salary for new Finance Director hire above Step 3 of Grade 13
• Review any bylaw amendment requests received
• Approve minutes for June 17, 2024 meeting

The Wage and Personnel Board unanimously voted to support hiring Kathleen Barrette as Finance Director – Town Accountant at Step 10 of Grade 13, with an annual salary of $140,727. The board also approved the June 17, 2024 meeting minutes, with one abstention. Human Resources updates were provided, including several hires and vacancies, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved salary recommendation for Kathleen Barrette as Finance Director – Town Accountant at Step 10, Grade 13, $140,727/year (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2024 meeting (2-0-1, Burgio abstained)

Finance Committee

The Kingston Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on July 15, 2024, to consider new business. The sole agenda item is the reconsideration of a Reserve Fund request and line-item transfers specifically for Animal Control.

• Reconsideration of Reserve Fund Request and Line-Item Transfers to Animal Control

The Finance Committee approved a $17,505.82 reserve fund transfer and a $47,715.43 line item transfer to fund a new animal control vehicle. These requests were reconsidered following a denial on July 8, 2024.

• Approved $17,505.82 reserve fund transfer (3-2-0)
• Approved $47,715.43 line item transfer (3-2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent for construction projects near wetlands, including two single-family homes on Tarklin Road and an addition/deck at 1 Landing Road. The board will also sign several enforcement orders and consider a request for a vegetative buffer at Rocky Nook Brewster Park.

• Public hearing: Tarklin Road Lot 1 single-family dwelling with driveway, septic, utilities in 100-foot wetland buffer
• Public hearing: Tarklin Road Lot 2 single-family dwelling with driveway, septic, utilities in 100-foot wetland buffer
• Public hearing: 1 Landing Road addition and deck within 200-foot riverfront area of Jones River
• Signing enforcement orders for 375 Elm St, 56 Main St, 26 Wapping Rd, 11 Wharf Ln
• Rocky Nook Brewster Park Community Association: RDA for native vegetative buffer on coastal bank

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved Notices of Intent for two single-family homes on Tarkiln Road (Lots 1 and 2), each with special conditions including perpetual conservation posts, a ban on salt/deicers, and restrictions on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The commission also issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for a native vegetative buffer at Rocky Nook Brewster Park, and continued the hearing for 1 Landing Road to July 24.

• Approved Tarkiln Road Lot 1 NOI with special conditions (5-1)
• Approved Tarkiln Road Lot 2 NOI with special conditions (5-1)
• Issued Negative 3 DOA for Rocky Nook Brewster Park vegetative buffer (6-0)
• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Continued 1 Landing Road hearing to July 24 (6-0)
• Signed enforcement orders for 375 Elm St, 56 Main St, 26 Wapping Rd, 11 Wharf Ln
• Signed DOA for 19 Kingston Street

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will meet to reorganize itself, appoint representatives to other town boards, and consider a reserve fund request and line item transfers for Animal Control and IT. Public comments will be heard at the start. The meeting is procedural and administrative in nature.

• Committee reorganization
• Appoint representative to Public Safety Building Committee
• Appoint resident to Wage & Personnel Board
• Reserve Fund Request (Animal Control)
• Line Item Transfer Requests (IT and Animal Control)

The Kingston Finance Committee denied a $17,505.82 reserve fund transfer and a $47,715.43 line item transfer for a new animal control vehicle, totaling $65,221.25, due to concerns about cost, bypassing Capital Planning, and ordering before approval. The committee approved a $25,000 line item transfer for IT consulting, funded from Veterans Medical Benefits and Medical Health Insurance accounts. It also appointed representatives to other committees and approved meeting minutes.

• Denied $17,505.82 reserve fund transfer for animal control vehicle (0-3)
• Denied $47,715.43 line item transfer for animal control equipment (0-3)
• Approved $25,000 line item transfer to IT Consultant (3-0)
• Appointed David Fuller to Public Safety Building Working Group (unanimous)
• Reappointed Darlene Regan to Wage & Personnel Board (unanimous)
• Approved 4/3/24 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 4/17/24 meeting minutes with minor edits (2-0-1)
• Approved 4/23/24 meeting minutes with one edit (3-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will vote on meeting minutes and hear updates on the Main Street Water Main Project, a WMA grant study, and a potential town meeting article for well site funding. They will also discuss PFAS-related legal issues and an updated water restriction implemented June 21, 2024.

• Vote to approve minutes of 5/28/24 and 6/11/24
• Discussion with Atty Joseph Ferriera re: PFAS
• Main Street Water Main Project status update
• Preliminary discussion on town meeting article for well site engineering, design and construction funding
• Updated water restriction implemented June 21, 2024 due to pumping levels

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session for strategy sessions on negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Finance Director, and to approve or release executive session minutes. The open session is scheduled to resume at 6 PM the same day.

• Executive session for non-union personnel negotiations (Finance Director)
• Approve and/or release executive session meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will vote on a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Michael Saccone, hold a public hearing on a Verizon/Eversource utility pole on Maple Street, and consider end-of-year budget transfers, appointments, and other administrative items.

• Vote on response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed June 17, 2024 by Michael Saccone
• Public hearing on Verizon and Eversource request to install one mid-span pole 119/1.5 on Maple Street
• Approve end-of-year line-item transfers
• Appoint temporary shellfish constable, assistant harbormaster, and deputy harbormaster
• Review Town Administrator FY25 goals and consider financial assistance application

The Board of Selectmen approved year-end line-item transfers totaling $47,715.43, including $25,000 for IT consultant services and $47,715.43 for animal control equipment, despite a failed friendly amendment to make approval contingent on Capital Planning Committee review. The board also approved responses to an Open Meeting Law complaint, appointed an interim shellfish constable and two harbormaster positions, and approved a financial assistance payment of $1,911.68 from the Arthur F. Wadsworth Charity Fund.

• Approved year-end line-item transfers totaling $47,715.43 (4-1, Emberg opposed)
• Approved Open Meeting Law complaint response drafted by counsel (5-0)
• Appointed Carl Ingeme as Interim Shellfish Constable (5-0)
• Appointed Glen Cavicchi as Deputy Harbormaster (5-0)
• Appointed Luke Barron as Assistant Harbormaster (5-0)
• Approved George Greenwood as Plumbing and Gas Inspector Alternate until June 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $1,911.68 financial assistance from Arthur F. Wadsworth Charity Fund (5-0)
• Accepted May 7, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (4-0-1, Bateman abstained)

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal for six apartments in an existing building at 70 Summer Street, with a possible continuance to September. The board will also discuss a lot release for Greystone Village, a fence modification for a solar array at 126 Ring Road, parking at Indian Pond Estates, and a grant proposal to update the Housing Production Plan.

• Public hearing: 6 apartments at 70 Summer Street
• Lot release: Greystone Village (Charles Drive)
• Fence modification: solar array at 126 Ring Road
• Parking discussion: Indian Pond Estates pool
• Grant proposal: Planning Assistance Grant for Housing Production Plan

The Kingston Planning Board voted 5-0 to release six lots (53-1, 53-5, 53-9, 53-15, 53-16, 53-18) at Greystone Village to developer Mike Ferrone, contingent on receipt of the LIP agreement. The board also continued the public hearing for a special permit at 70 Summer Street to July 22, 2024, and approved modifications to the solar array fence at 126 Ring Road. Additionally, the board voted to support an EEA grant application and use $8,000 from the Public Benefit account for a Housing Production Plan update.

• Approved release of 6 lots at Greystone Village (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 70 Summer Street special permit to July 22, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved fence modifications at 126 Ring Road solar array (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for EEA grant application (5-0)
• Approved $8,000 from Public Benefit account for EEA grant match (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2024 (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative business: reviewing tax commitment documents, bills for payment, meeting minutes, and the end-of-month abatement report. The board will also enter executive session to discuss matters under MGL Chapter 59, Section 60, which is not public record. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Review Notice of Commitment & Warrant to Collect
• Review bills for payment
• Review end-of-month abatement report
• Enter executive session per MGL Ch. 59, Sec. 60

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes, review sewer bills including a $302,219.87 quarterly billing and a $305 final bill, and discuss updates from the superintendent, leaching fields at Davis Property, irrigation repair on Links Way ($485), staff salary, and decommissioning a lift gate truck. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Quarterly sewer bills totaling $302,219.87 (commitment 24-46)
• Final sewer bill of $305.00 (commitment 24-50)
• Irrigation repair on Links Way for $485.00
• Discussion of leaching fields at Davis Property
• Decommissioning lift gate truck and escape

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting on June 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes an executive session, approval of executive session minutes, and updates from the Appellate Tax Board. No public action items are listed.

• Executive session
• Executive session meeting minutes
• Appellate Tax Board updates

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on June 18, 2024, to handle appointments, authorizations, and several discussions. Key items include authorizing a letter of support for a housing production plan, discussing a committee for the Pembroke Street police and fire station expansion, and considering a working group for a privately owned transfer station. The agenda also includes routine items like annual reappointments and meeting minutes approval.

• Authorize Letter of Support to EEA for Housing Production/Housing Needs Assessment Plan
• Discussion on Establishing a Committee for Pembroke Street New Police and Fire Station Expansion
• Grant Application Authorization, Police Department
• Temporary Road Closure Request - Rocky Nook Ave for July 4, 2024 neighborhood event
• Discussion on Creating a Working Group for Privately Owned Transfer Station

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health is meeting to review bills and minutes, hear reports from the health agent, and discuss several regulatory items including a tobacco regulation change, re-inspection fees, a letter about mosquito control, and issues with private haulers. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review bills from June 7 and June 13, 2024
• Acceptance of meeting minutes of June 3, 2024
• Discussion: Tobacco Regulation change/amendment
• Discussion: Re-inspection fee - enforcement
• Discussion: Review letter from Pine Dubois regarding mosquito control

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will review the draft Wage and Personnel Bylaw for FY2025, which incorporates changes voted at Annual Town Meeting, and discuss whether a warrant article is needed for Fall Town Meeting. The board will also receive a human resources update and approve minutes from April meetings.

• Review draft Wage and Personnel Bylaw for FY2025
• Discuss need for warrant article at Fall Town Meeting
• Human resources update from Tina Betti
• Approve minutes for April 11 and April 23, 2024

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to discuss updates on leaching fields and staff salary. The agenda is brief and contains only these two new business items, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Leaching Field Updates
• Staff Salary

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on two Notices of Intent for single-family homes on Tarklin Road, both within a wetland buffer zone. The commission will also consider an action item for a roof overhang extension at 19 Kingston Street, a Certificate of Compliance for 43 Ocean Hill Drive, and several enforcement cases. The agenda includes signing numerous previously approved invoices, totaling over $30,000, for services like wetland delineation, dam inspection, and trail maintenance.

• Public hearing: Tarklin Road Lot 1 - single-family dwelling, driveway, septic, utilities within 100-ft wetland buffer
• Public hearing: Tarklin Road Lot 2 - single-family dwelling, driveway, septic, utilities within 100-ft wetland buffer
• Action item: 19 Kingston Street - Request for Determination of Applicability for roof overhang extension in wetland buffer
• Action item: 43 Ocean Hill Drive - Certificate of Compliance request
• Enforcement cases at 556 Elm St, 28 Raboth Rd, 11 Wharf Ln, 56 Main St, 26 Wapping Rd, 375 Elm St, 19 Kingston St

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to elect officers, review end-of-FY24 and FY25 budgets, discuss building usage agreement revisions, and plan a new Age and Dementia survey. The agenda also includes updates on volunteer opportunities and the accreditation process.

• Nominations/Election for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Budget review for end of FY24 and new budget for FY25
• COA Building Usage Agreement review revisions
• Plan for new Age and Dementia survey through OCPS
• Discussion on fundraising and sponsored events with Friends Group

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider purchasing land to develop a new well site, discuss a water rate presentation, and review a possible fall town meeting article for well development engineering. They will also vote on rescinding $189,690 in borrowing authorization for the Trackle Pond Filter and hear updates on the Main Street Water Main Project and other departmental matters.

• Vote on motion to purchase land for new well site
• Discussion to rescind $189,690 borrowing authorization for Trackle Pond Filter
• Main Street Water Main Project update
• WMA Grant Study - Water Rate presentation
• Kelleher Property closing scheduled June 18, 2024

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request to reinstate ARPA funds for the Fire Department, setting a Special Fall Town Meeting date, and creating a working group for a privately owned transfer station. The agenda also includes appointments, approvals of line-item transfers, and other routine administrative matters.

• Request to reinstate ARPA funds for the Fire Department
• Set Special Fall Town Meeting date
• Discussion on creating a working group for privately owned transfer station
• Appointment to Affordable Housing Trust
• Authorize use of Transportation Infrastructure Funds

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet to discuss draft revisions to MBTA zoning, including a presentation by Second Horizon Capital, the new owners of Kingston Collection. The board will also consider appointing members to the Community Preservation Committee and a working group for a privately owned transfer station, as well as a performance guarantee and lot release for Charles Drive (Greystone Village). Other items include releasing escrow funds, discussing a potential sunset of the residential phasing bylaw, and a letter of support for the Open Space Plan.

• MBTA Task Force update and draft zoning review with Second Horizon Capital presentation
• Appointments to Community Preservation Committee and Working Group for Privately Owned Transfer Station
• Performance guarantee and lot release for Charles Drive (Greystone Village)
• Release of escrow funds for completed projects
• Discussion of sun-setting Section 9.7 of Zoning Bylaw (Residential Phasing) at Fall Town Meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session and will not return to open session. The sole purpose is to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation for the Sergeant and Lieutenant units and the KTEU Clerical unit. This is a procedural meeting with no public action items.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with Sgt and Lt Units and KTEU Clerical

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss line item transfer requests, which involve moving funds between budget categories. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comments and member questions scheduled.

• Line Item Transfer Requests
• Public Comments
• Member Comments, Questions, and Concerns

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to address two Comprehensive Permit applications under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B. The first, from Cushman Farms LLC, was continued to July 17 and proposes 162 rental units on about 11 acres off Marion and Cushman Drives. The second, from Riverview Properties LLC, is on remand from the Housing Appeals Committee and proposes 12 units, including 3 affordable, off May Ave and Post Court. The board will also approve meeting minutes.

• Continued hearing: Cushman Farms LLC, 33 Cushman Drive, 162 rental units, ~11 acres off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive, Mass Housing ID #1159
• Remand hearing: Riverview Properties LLC, 12 units (3 affordable) off May Ave and Post Court, Comprehensive Permit under Chapter 40B
• Meeting minutes approval
• Public hearing via Zoom and in-person at Room 200, Town Hall

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss routine sewer business and will vote on a proposed Order of Taking for access, construction, and utility easements on Pond View Drive and Country Club Way for the Indian Pond IV subdivision. The agenda also includes updates from the superintendent, a sewer rate study, staff salary, and SRF loan documents.

• Vote on proposed Order of Taking for easements in Pond View Drive and Country Club Way (Indian Pond IV subdivision, owned by High Pines Corporation)
• Update from Superintendent
• Sewer Rate Study
• Staff Salary
• SRF Loan Documents

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills and minutes, hear reports from the Health Agent and Healthy Kingston, and discuss reorganization, private hauler penalties, and Quick Mart's expired liability insurance and unpaid tobacco violations. A public hearing at 6:00 pm will address the loss of business license for selling tobacco products to minors.

• Public hearing at 6:00 pm on loss of business for sale of tobacco products to minors
• Discussion of Quick Mart (both locations) expired liability insurance and unpaid tobacco violations
• Review of bills from May 22 and May 30, 2024
• Acceptance of meeting minutes from May 13, 2024
• Discussion of private hauler quarterly reports and penalties

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to review annual town election results, bills for payment, end-of-month abatement reports, and meeting minutes. They will also enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications as allowed by state law. The agenda is routine and procedural.

• Review annual town election results
• Review bills for payment
• Review end of month abatement reports
• Executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications (MGL Ch. 59, Sec. 60)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to review state forms 3ABC and receive updates from the Appellate Tax Board. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Executive session meeting minutes review
• Review of state forms 3ABC
• Appellate Tax Board updates

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is reviewing a consultant's study of water demand, supply capacity, and storage needs. The study identifies a current supply deficit and recommends building a new well and adding a storage tank in the High Zone. The board is also considering water conservation measures and potential rate changes.

• New well estimated to cost $4.5–$5.43 million, needed to meet current and future demand
• Four potential tank sites evaluated, with construction costs ranging from $3.95M to $5.98M
• Water loss (UAW) rose to 19% in 2022 and 22% in 2023, exceeding the 10% MassDEP goal
• Residential water use exceeded 65 gallons per capita per day in 8 of the last 10 years
• Withdrawal limit of 1.47 mgd was exceeded in 2022 and 2023

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will consider a request for determination of applicability for a roof overhang extension at 19 Kingston Street, which falls within a wetland buffer zone. The agenda also includes signing several invoices, an enforcement order, and other administrative items.

• 19 Kingston Street: RDA for roof overhang extension in wetland buffer zone
• 43 Ocean Hill Drive: Certificate of Compliance request
• Enforcement Order at 2 Braintree Avenue
• Invoices totaling over $9,000 for MS4 support, restoration project, and supplies
• Enforcement items at 556 Elm St, 28 Raboth Rd, 11 Wharf Ln, 56 Main St, 26 Wapping Rd

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing on shellfish aquaculture license renewals, a presentation on a recycling plant, and a request to increase the FY24 Recreation Revolving Fund limit. They will also consider appointments, liquor licenses, and other routine matters.

• Public hearing on shellfish aquaculture license renewals for John Wheble and Thomas Taylor
• Presentation on Recycling Plant and Next Steps
• Request to Increase FY24 Recreation Revolving Fund Limit
• Request for Six One-Day Liquor Licenses from 42nd Parallel Brewing Co for Grays Beach Music Nights
• Declaration of Trust Between the Town of Kingston and the Affordable Housing Trust

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to approve minutes from four prior sessions, consider a $191 real estate transaction, and receive updates from the superintendent and on the Davis Property leaching field. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from 1/2, 1/23, 2/06, 2/20
• Commitment 24-48: $191.00 Real Estate Transaction
• Update from the Superintendent
• Leaching Field / Davis Property Updates

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet to review a draft zoning bylaw intended to comply with the state's MBTA zoning requirement. The board will also consider approving minutes from its March 1, 2024 meeting. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Review draft Zoning Bylaw for MBTA Zoning requirement
• Approve meeting minutes from March 1, 2024

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting only to recess into executive session and will not return to open session. The closed session will discuss an individual's reputation, character, or health, and collective bargaining strategy with the KTEU clerical union. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss an individual's reputation, character, physical or mental health, or discipline/dismissal of a public officer or employee
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with KTEU Clerical union
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold four public hearings on May 15, 2024. The main item is a Comprehensive Permit request under MGL Chapter 40B for a 60-unit age-restricted development at 113 & 117 Wapping Road. Other hearings cover special permits for nonconforming structures and a variance for signage. The board will also approve meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Priolo Wapping Realty LLC requests 40B permit for 60-unit age-restricted development at 113 & 117 Wapping Road (Map 52 Lot 9, Map 42 Lot 8)
• Public hearing: Susan Larson seeks special permit to add second floor to nonconforming structure at 3 Grandview Avenue (Map 38 Lot 93)
• Public hearing: Doug Ratta seeks special permit for 18x22 addition and deck at 1 Landing Road (Map 46 Lot 60)
• Public hearing: Summer Hill Limited Partnership seeks variance for signage at 160 Summer Street
• Meeting minutes to be approved

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will consider awarding a bid for the Main Street Water Main Project, discuss a grant for a water rate and storage study, and review a water application for Mimorelia, LLC at 70 Summer St. The board will also hear updates on the Elm Street tank, a generator proposal for Pembroke St tank, and the Kelleher land sale. Minutes from April 23 and May 7 will be tabled until the next meeting.

• Main Street Water Main Project - Award Bid
• WMA Grant Project RE: Water Rate/Water Storage Study
• 2024 Consumer Confidence Report
• Request for Review of Application RE: Mimorelia, LLC 70 Summer St, Map 36, Lot 102
• Proposal for Pembroke St Tank generator

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss new business, specifically leaching fields. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, minutes, appointments, and commitments. No decisions or detailed proposals are listed.

• Discussion of leaching fields

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board is meeting to discuss new business including a Friends Group fundraising effort, an Age and Dementia Initiative, a proposed Code of Conduct revision, a building usage agreement, and a meet-and-greet with the new police chief. They will also hear staff and committee reports and updates on old business like accreditation and a bocce court. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Discussion of Friends Group fundraising, sponsored events, and programs
• Age and Dementia Initiative discussion
• Proposed revision to Code of Conduct
• COA Building Usage Agreement
• Meet and Greet with new Police Chief

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills, approve minutes, and consider a variance request from Duxbury Construction for 33 Wapping Road. They will also hear from Clearwater Recovery about 90 Ring Road, receive reports from the health agent and Healthy Kingston, and discuss beach permits, public records fees, septic loan reapplication, and a possible vote on mosquito control.

• Variance request: Freeman Boynton of Duxbury Construction, 33 Wapping Road
• Appointment: Steve Nelson of Clearwater Recovery to discuss 90 Ring Road
• Discussion: Beach permit for Rocky Nook and water testing
• Discussion: Public Records Request fees
• Discussion/vote: Supporting Pine duBois' email on mosquito control

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting solely to attend the Annual Town Meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Attendance at Annual Town Meeting

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission is holding a meeting solely to attend the Town Meeting on May 11, 2024, from 9AM to 3PM. No other business is listed on the agenda. The meeting will be held in-person at 65 2nd Brook St., with remote participation available.

• Attendance at Town Meeting 05/11/24 9AM-3PM

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board is meeting to vote on releasing all lots in the Ocean Hill Estates subdivision. The agenda also includes discussions, new/old business, and meeting minutes. This is a routine administrative action for the subdivision.

• Vote to release all lots for the Ocean Hill Estates subdivision

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting briefly on May 11, 2024, at Kingston Intermediate School before recessing to attend Town Meeting. The agenda includes possible reconsideration of any Town Meeting articles and standard announcements. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond these procedural items.

• Possible reconsideration of any Town Meeting articles
• Meeting recorded; recording notification required
• Recess to attend Town Meeting including continued sessions
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024

General

The Kingston Finance Committee is meeting in person at Kingston Intermediate School to attend the Annual Town Meeting. The agenda contains no other business items, only this single item.

• Meeting held at Kingston Intermediate School
• Remote participation available
• Meeting will be recorded

General

The Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to attend the Town Meeting and discuss and take any necessary votes. The agenda contains only this single item, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Board to attend Town Meeting and take any necessary votes

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board is meeting to attend the Annual Town Meeting, including all continued sessions, with discussions and votes as necessary. The agenda is procedural and does not list specific items for decision.

• Attendance at Annual Town Meeting
• Discussions and votes as necessary

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss bid results for the Main Street Water Main Project and review water department articles ahead of the Annual Town Meeting. The agenda also includes an appointment with Kristen Berger of Resilient CE and a discussion with Greg McDowell, estate representative for the Kelleher Property.

• Discussion on bid results for Main Street Water Main Project
• Appointment with Kristen Berger, Resilient CE
• Discussion with Greg McDowell, estate representative for Kelleher Property
• Discussion of water department articles for May 11th Annual Town Meeting

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to sign orders and determinations, act on two requests, and hold one public hearing on projects within wetland buffer zones. Items include a roof overhang extension, a time extension request, and a house addition with shed relocation. The commission will also address an enforcement matter and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Order of Conditions for 9 Jones River Drive
• Determination of Applicability for 8 Braintree Avenue
• $1,800 invoice from Environmental Partners Group for MS4 support
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 15 Saint Francis Avenue house addition and shed relocation
• Enforcement item: 2 Braintree Avenue

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to review meeting minutes and receive updates from the Superintendent, including on the Leaching Field Project. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no votes or public hearings listed.

• Update from Superintendent
• Leaching Field Project Update
• Review of meeting minutes from 12/12 and 1/02

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to continue a public hearing on a Verizon and Eversource request to install a mid-span pole on Maple Street, and to consider several appointments, licenses, and requests. The board will also vote on approving the warrant for the May 18 Annual Town Election and other routine items like proclamations and donations.

• Continuation of public hearing: Verizon New England Inc and NSTAR Electric dba Eversource Energy request to install one mid-span pole 119/1.5 on Maple Street
• Approval of new Common Victualler License
• Approval of one-day liquor license
• Request from Town Clerk to approve and post warrant for May 18 Annual Town Election
• Request from Troop 49 for four Camperships

General

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss bid results for the Main Street Water Main Project and review water department articles ahead of the May 11 Annual Town Meeting. The agenda also includes an appointment and routine administrative items.

• Discussion on bid results for Main Street Water Main Project
• Appointment of Kristen Berger, Resilient CE
• Discussion of water department articles for May 11 Annual Town Meeting
• Approval of department bill schedules
• No minutes to approve

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals is holding three public hearings: a special permit for a maintenance building at Indian Pond Country Club, a variance for signage at 160 Summer Street, and a comprehensive permit under MGL Chapter 40B for a 12-unit development (3 affordable) off May Ave and Post Court. The 40B item is on remand from the Housing Appeals Committee. The board will also approve meeting minutes.

• Special permit for maintenance building at Indian Pond Country Club, 60 Country Club Way, Map 74 Lot 4
• Variance for signage size/number at 160 Summer Street (Summer Hill Limited Partnership)
• Comprehensive permit for 12 units (3 affordable) off May Ave and Post Court, on remand from Housing Appeals Committee
• Public hearings at 7:00, 7:05, and 7:10 PM, in Room 200 and via Zoom

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, a final bill, and several operational items. New business includes an update from the superintendent, decommissioning a lift gate truck, leaching fields at the Davis Property, a final change order, the Waterworth Report, a letter to abutters, and a plant upgrade by Fraser Plumbing.

• 24-44 Final Bill $51.00
• Decommission Lift Gate Truck and Escape
• Leaching Fields/ Davis Property
• Final Change Order
• Plant Upgrade Fraser Plumbing

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review April bills, approve minutes, and hear reports from the health agent and Healthy Kingston. They will discuss amending farmer's market fees, a letter of support for Pine duBois regarding mosquito pesticide application, and the public health nurse position. A variance request for 46 Raboth Road is also on the agenda.

• Variance request by Scott Fanara of Grady Consulting for 46 Raboth Road
• Discussion to amend fees for Farmer's Market
• Discussion on letter of support for Pine duBois for mosquito pesticide application
• Review of bills from April 2024
• Acceptance of meeting minutes from April 8, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to decide on several wetland-related permits, including a driveway replacement at 8 Braintree Avenue and two home additions at 15 Saint Francis Avenue and 9 Jones River Drive. They will also consider an extension request for 20 Marion Drive, enforcement actions, and approve invoices for restoration and maintenance work.

• 8 Braintree Avenue: RDA for pervious driveway and garden in buffer zone
• 15 Saint Francis Avenue: NOI for house addition and shed relocation in wetland buffer
• 9 Jones River Drive: NOI for addition, deck, and grading in coastal storm flowage buffer
• Invoices: $3,237.91 (Beals & Thomas), $807.43 (Forestry Suppliers), $7.29 (We Print Today)
• Enforcement: 28 Raboth Road, 2 Braintree Avenue, 11 Wharf Lane

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to finalize its recommendations for annual town meeting and present them to the Board of Selectmen. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Presentation of wage and personnel recommendations to the Board of Selectmen

General

The Kingston Finance Committee is meeting to attend the Board of Selectmen meeting and vote on remaining warrant articles as necessary. The agenda contains no other substantive items, only procedural details about the meeting's time, location, and remote access.

• Attend Board of Selectmen meeting
• Vote remaining warrant articles as necessary

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to review an abatement application with a property representative, and to approve minutes from a prior executive session. The meeting includes an executive session, indicating the discussion may involve confidential matters.

• Executive session scheduled
• Review of April 9, 2024 executive session minutes
• Abatement application review with property representative

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will discuss and possibly vote on amending the FY25 budget to adjust police department staffing needs, and will consider a five-year employment contract for Fire Chief Mark Douglass. The board will also review and vote on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles, close the warrant, and discuss outsourcing the Information Technology Department. Several appointments and license approvals are also on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible vote on amending FY25 budget for Kingston Police Department staffing
• Consideration and possible approval of five-year employment contract with Fire Chief Mark Douglass
• Review and board vote of 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
• Discussion of outsourcing Information Technology Department
• Continuation of public hearing for Verizon/Eversource mid-span pole on Maple Street (continued to May 7)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and authorize April abatements, approve bills for payment, and approve the minutes from the April 16, 2024 open session. The board will also enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications as allowed by state law. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Review and authorize April abatements
• Review bills for payment
• Approve open session minutes from April 16, 2024
• Enter executive session for exemption/abatement applications (MGL Ch. 59, Sec. 60)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will vote on meeting minutes and town meeting articles regarding water tank maintenance, building maintenance, and eminent domain. They will also hear engineering updates on the Main St water main project and a WMA grant study, plus discuss a request for water service from Indian Pond Country Club. The superintendent will report on pipe issues, a new foreman, and the shut-off program's progress.

• Vote on town meeting articles: Water Tank Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Eminent Domain
• Engineering updates on Main St Water Main Project and WMA Grant water rate/storage-use study
• Indian Pond Country Club request for water service to proposed maintenance building
• Shut Off Program: over $100K collected, 94% collection rate, 1 home shut off
• Grassy Hole/I-86 pipe issues with Winston Builders resolution

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting. The amendment would allow attached and detached accessory housing units in certain districts, with changes to lot size, waiting period, and setback requirements. The board will also discuss a letter of support for an MVP grant application and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on amending Zoning Bylaws Section 2.2 to add definition for Detached Accessory Housing Unit
• Proposal to allow accessory housing units by special permit in R20, R40, R80, 3ADD, TC, and C districts
• Proposed reduction of minimum lot size to 20,000 SF for accessory housing units
• Discussion of letter of support for MVP grant application
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 8, March 25, and April 8, 2024

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will meet to review the FY25 school budgets and remaining Town Meeting warrant articles, and to vote on recommendations. They will also discuss the form of the budget warrant article and preparations for the upcoming Town Meeting on May 11.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• FY25 School Budgets and vote recommendations
• Review remaining Town Meeting Warrant Articles and vote recommendations
• Discussion on Budget Warrant Article form and Town Meeting presentation responsibility
• Joint meeting with Selectmen on April 23 and Town Meeting preparations

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to conduct routine business, including an executive session, approving minutes from prior meetings, and reviewing exemption, abatement, and property tax deferral applications. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Executive session
• Review exemption applications
• Review & decision abatement applications
• Review property tax deferral application

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, hearing updates from the superintendent, and reviewing several items such as codification, leaching fields at the Davis property, Town Meeting articles, an audit update, and a change order. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of leaching fields at the Davis property
• Update from the Superintendent
• Town Clerk Paul Gallagher on codification
• Audit update, plans, and regulations
• Change order discussion

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on several personnel matters, including new positions for a Social Services Coordinator and a Procurement Officer, a draft grievance procedure, and the classification of the Office Administrator -- Water position. The board will also finalize recommendations for the Annual Town Meeting and prepare for upcoming meetings with the Board of Selectmen and the Annual Town Meeting.

• Discuss new Social Services Coordinator position for FY2025
• Discuss new Procurement Officer position for FY2025
• Review draft of Section 14, Grievance Procedures
• Re-discuss classification of Office Administrator -- Water for FY2025
• Prepare for Board of Selectmen meeting on April 23, 2024 and Annual Town Meeting on May 11, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to sign invoices, consider an extension request for 20 Marion Drive, discuss bylaw codification, and address enforcement cases. A public hearing is scheduled for a Notice of Intent for construction at 9 Jones River Drive.

• Public hearing: 9 Jones River Drive NOI for home addition, deck, and grading in coastal buffer zone
• Action item: 20 Marion Drive (1 Royson Drive) extension request
• Action item: Codification of Kingston Bylaw changes from clerk's office
• Enforcement: 105 Monks Hill Road, 28 Raboth Road, 56 Main Street, Braintree Avenue discussion
• Invoices: $2,570 MS4 support, $140 rain gear, $27.20 and $9.45 mileage reimbursements, $12.51 vernal pool workshop

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to review and possibly vote on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles, continue a public hearing on a utility pole installation on Maple Street, and discuss possible enforcement action related to a November 2023 order. The board will also consider by-law changes, a water foreman appointment, and meet jointly with Capital Planning.

• Continuation of public hearing: Verizon and Eversource request to install one mid-span pole on Maple Street
• Discussion of compliance with November 27, 2023 Order of the Selectmen and possible enforcement action
• Review and possible vote on 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
• Review and approve changes in General By-Law for codification confirmation
• Appointment of Water Foreman

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. The agenda contains only this one item, with no other business listed.

• Executive session under Open Meeting Law for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Fire Chief)

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed revision to the Code of Conduct, a building usage agreement, and fundraising efforts by the Friends Group. The board will also hear reports from the Director and Chairman, and receive updates on the Age & Dementia Initiative, accreditation process, and bocce court. Public participation is welcome in person or via Zoom.

• Code of Conduct proposed revision
• COA Building Usage Agreement
• Friends Group discussion on fundraising and sponsored events
• Age & Dementia Initiative update
• Bocce court update

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will consider an ANR plan to combine three lots at 33, 37, and 45 Tarkiln Road into two, and discuss possible amendments to the town's ADU bylaw with the Town Planner and LDS Consulting. The board will also approve minutes from January 8 and March 25, 2024 meetings.

• ANR plan for 33, 37, 45 Tarkiln Road (Map 13 Lots 29, 29-1, 29-2) to combine 3 lots into 2
• Discussion of possible amendments to Kingston's ADU Bylaw
• Approve Planning Board minutes from January 8, 2024 and March 25, 2024

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review March 2024 bills and approve minutes from March 4. They will hear reports from the Health Agent and Healthy Kingston, then discuss several operational items including food truck regulations, a chicken nuisance deadline extension, tax ID requirements, hawker/peddler rules, farmer's market fees, a revolving fund, re-inspection fees, and unpaid tobacco violation fines.

• Review bills for March 2024
• Food truck cycle 4/1-3/31 discussion
• Chicken nuisance deadline extension
• Farmer's Market fee and requirements
• Tobacco violation unpaid fines

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four applications: a special permit for a roof removal and second-floor addition at 3 Grandview Avenue, a comprehensive permit under MGL Chapter 40B for a 162-unit rental housing development on Cushman Drive, a variance for a mixed-use building at 70 Summer Street, and a special permit for a dog kennel at 556 Elm Street. The board will decide or discuss these matters at the meeting.

• Comprehensive permit (40B) for 162 rental units, 3 buildings, on ~11 acres off Marion and Cushman Drives (Map 66 Lots 29, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 47; Map 75 Lots 5, 7)
• Special permit for roof removal and second-floor addition at 3 Grandview Avenue (Map 38 Lot 93)
• Variance for six-unit residential and first-floor business at 70 Summer St.
• Special permit for dog kennel at 556 Elm Street
• All hearings start at 7:00 PM; meeting is in-person and via Zoom

General

The Kingston Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY25 school budget status and review Town Meeting warrant articles. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of minutes, and member comments. This is a regular business meeting with no final decisions expected.

• FY25 School Budgets Status Update
• Review Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Public Comments

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session for collective bargaining strategy discussions regarding the Patrol and Superior Officers unions. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under Open Meeting Law to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Patrol and Superior Officers

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to recess into executive session and discuss litigation strategy regarding a Chapter 40B project off May Avenue. The board will not return to open session after the executive session. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for a Chapter 40B project off May Avenue

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to approve minutes, consider a $102,398.40 abatement, and discuss updates from the superintendent, next steps for leaching fields at the Davis Property, Town Meeting articles, budget, audit plans and regulations, and staff matters. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Abatement 24-41 for $-102,398.40
• Leaching Fields/Davis Property next steps
• Town Meeting Articles discussion
• Budget discussion
• Audit Update/Plans/Regulations

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including signing small reimbursements and an invoice, and to take action on an extension request for 20 Marion Drive and a ZBA filing for 70 Summer Street. The agenda also includes enforcement matters at 56 Main Street and 556 Elm Street, approval of minutes, and updates on several projects. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Order of Conditions for 41 East Avenue
• Extension request for 20 Marion Drive
• ZBA filing for 70 Summer Street
• Enforcement at 56 Main Street and 556 Elm Street
• Reimbursements totaling $14.07, $12.51, and $65.00 invoice

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Verizon and Eversource's request to install a mid-span pole on Maple Street, discuss possible enforcement action regarding a prior order, and consider an employment agreement with Police Chief Brian Holmes. The board will also make appointments, accept a donation, and consider changes to the Town Meeting schedule.

• Public hearing: Verizon New England Inc and NSTAR Electric dba Eversource Energy request to install one mid-span pole 119/1.5 on Maple Street
• Discussion of compliance with November 27, 2023 Order of the Selectmen and possible enforcement action
• Consideration of employment agreement between Town of Kingston and Police Chief Brian Holmes
• Appointments to Conservation Commission and Community Preservation Committee
• Annual appointment of Animal Inspector

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet to review a bond for lot release at Sylvia Pond Estates aka Nava Landing and discuss a draft warrant article for Town Meeting regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The board will also receive a Town Planner report on MBTA updates and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of bond for lot release at Sylvia Pond Estates aka Nava Landing
• Draft warrant article for Town Meeting re: Accessory Dwelling Units
• Town Planner report on MBTA update
• Approve minutes from January 8 and March 11, 2024 meetings

General

The Kingston Planning Board will hear an MBTA zoning presentation from the Town Planner with updates from VHB, then discuss public outreach steps. The board will also vote to approve minutes from its February 26, 2024 meeting. The next regular meeting is tentatively set for April 29, 2024.

• MBTA Zoning Presentation by Town Planner, updates from VHB
• Discussion of Public Outreach Steps
• Approve MBTA Task Force minutes February 26, 2024
• Next regular meeting tentatively April 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM Room 203

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session for the entire meeting, with no return to open session. They will discuss litigation strategy, nonunion contract negotiations with the Fire Chief, collective bargaining with patrol and superior officers, and personnel matters regarding the Town Administrator. The agenda is entirely procedural, consisting of closed-door items.

• Executive session on litigation: O'Donnell et al. v. Dahlen et al., Kingston et al. v. O'Donnell et al., Riverview Properties, LLC v. Kingston ZBA
• Executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Fire Chief)
• Executive session for collective bargaining with Patrol and Superior Officers
• Approve and/or release executive session meeting minutes
• Discussion of reputation, character, or discipline of an individual (Town Administrator)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session and will not return to open session. The sole purpose is to discuss matters related to the town administrator's reputation, character, physical condition, mental health, discipline, dismissal, or complaints, as permitted by law. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss town administrator's reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health
• Discussion of discipline, dismissal, or complaints against the town administrator

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on March 20, 2024, to consider two applications: a variance request from Summer Hill Limited Partnership for signage at 160 Summer Street, and a special permit request from Michael Coward of Motor World Power Sports to operate a recreational vehicle sales and service business at 56 Main Street. The board will also approve meeting minutes. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Variance request by Summer Hill Limited Partnership for signage exceeding size and number limits at 160 Summer Street
• Special permit request by Michael Coward for RV sales and service at 56 Main Street (Map 67 Lot 72)
• Site plan review by Planning Board for the proposed RV business
• Meeting minutes to be approved

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will meet to review FY2025 departmental budgets for several town departments, consider a reserve fund request from the Facilities Department, and discuss elected officials' salaries. The meeting includes public comments and approval of minutes.

• Reserve Fund Request - Facilities Dept.
• FY 2025 budget reviews: Board of Health, Council on Aging, Library, Conservation, Planning Board, Recreation, Veterans
• Elected Officials' Salaries discussion
• Public comments

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes, consider three sewer bill abatements, and review a quarterly commitment of $405,783.16. New business includes updates from the superintendent, website updates, leaching fields at Davis Property, Town Meeting articles, rates/audit plans/regulations, and a grinder pump at 35R East Ave.

• Abatement for Violet Berry (leaking pipe)
• Abatement for Paul Vantangoli (spigot burst)
• Abatement for Lawrence Gill (clerical error, $57.00)
• Quarterly commitment of $405,783.16
• Discussion of 35R East Ave grinder pump

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will review draft pay schedules (B, C, D) for FY2025 and discuss proposals for two new positions: a Social Services Coordinator and a Procurement Officer. They will also consider a grievance procedure for the bylaw and approve minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting. The meeting is largely administrative and routine.

• Review drafts of Schedules B, C, D for FY2025
• Discussion of new Social Services Coordinator position for FY2025
• Discussion of new Procurement Officer position for FY2025
• Review of Grievance Procedure for the Bylaw for FY2025
• Approve minutes from February 26, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling and associated work near coastal wetlands at 41 East Avenue. The agenda also includes signing several documents, discussions on Monks Hill Road and Silver Lake Sanctuary, and updates on the Sampson Fund and Eversource vegetation management.

• Public hearing: 41 East Avenue NOI for single-family dwelling, driveway, grading, utilities, landscaping in coastal wetland resource areas
• Order of Conditions for 0 Sawmill Drive off Anderson Avenue
• Invoice of $3,681.25 from Beals & Thomas for Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration
• Mileage reimbursement of $14.07 to Conservation Agent
• Invoice of $277.36 from Lowes for trail maintenance equipment

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review fiscal year 2025 Chapter Land applications, discuss and authorize bill payments, approve February abatements, and approve minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting. The board will also enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications, which are not public record.

• Review fiscal year 2025 Chapter Land applications
• Review and discuss bills for payment authorization
• Review and authorize February abatements
• Approve minutes from February 20, 2024 open session
• Enter executive session per MGL Chapter 59, Section 60 for exemption/abatement applications

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on March 12, 2024, to continue public hearings on an A3 liquor license amendment and an earth removal permit for PK Realty Trust off Route 44. They will also consider one-day liquor licenses, a new common victualler license, and a request for a bike ride event. Other items include reviewing the Open Space & Recreation Plan draft, discussing the Tax Work Off Program limit, and receiving updates from the MBTA Working Group.

• Continuation of public hearing for amendment of A3 liquor license
• Continuation of public hearing for earth removal permit for PK Realty Trust off Route 44
• Approval of one-day liquor licenses
• Request from Promotor Line Inc. for Annual Cape Cod Getaway MA Bike Ride on June 29, 2024
• Approval of new common victualler license

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will vote on minutes and discuss the Prestige Car Wash proposal, engineering updates on the Main Street Water Main Project and water rate/tank location studies, and a water/sewer bill abatement request. They will also consider maintenance contracts and a kennel license comment.

• Discussion with Town Administrator and Building Inspector on Prestige Car Wash proposal and moratorium conditions
• Engineering updates on Main Street Water Main Project and Water Rate Study/Tank Location Study
• Vote on Smith's Lane Tank Maintenance Proposal by USG
• Weston & Sampson 2024 Well & Pump Maintenance & Inspection Service Agreement
• Abatement request for resident Violet Berry at 1 Meadowbrook Rd. for water heater leak

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business including a funding request for an Age and Dementia study at Town Meeting, a possible revision of their Code of Conduct, and volunteer opportunities. They will also hear reports from the Director and Chairman, and receive updates on the accreditation process and other ongoing projects.

• Funding request for Age and Dementia study at Town Meeting
• Discussion about Code of Conduct, including suspension terms and time limits
• Welcome Lucy Coletta as Advisory Boards Associate Member
• Volunteer opportunities: Meals on Wheels, Cafe, computer skills, Senior Tax Write Off
• AARP Tax Aide available Mondays and Tuesdays through April 9

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to review and decide on exemption and abatement applications, receive updates from the Appellate Tax Board, and hold an executive session. The board will also approve minutes from its February 20, 2024 meeting. No specific applications or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session
• Review and decision on exemption applications
• Appellate Tax Board updates
• Review and decision on abatement applications
• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hear a presentation on proposed changes to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Bylaw, review a bond for lot release at Sylvia Pond Estates, and consider a request from the O'Donnell Family Trust to move escrow funds for wind turbine decommissioning. The board will also review a site plan application for 56 Main Street and discuss enforcement of unmet conditions for a special permit at 121 Main St. Updates on MBTA zoning and the OCPC Corridor Study will be provided, and minutes from prior meetings will be approved.

• Proposed changes to ADU Bylaw presented by LDS Consulting and Town Planner
• Bond review for lot release at Sylvia Pond Estates aka Nava Landing
• Request to move escrow funds for wind turbine decommissioning from O'Donnell Family Trust
• Site plan application for 56 Main Street (Motor World Power Sports)
• Enforcement of unmet special permit conditions at 121 Main St.

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on March 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM via Zoom. The main item is consideration of approval to hire an investigator. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, including announcements, open forum, and reports.

• Consideration of approval to hire an investigator

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two Comprehensive Permit applications under MGL Chapter 40B: one for a 162-unit rental development off Marion and Cushman Drives, and another for a 60-unit age-restricted development at 113 & 117 Wapping Road. The board will also consider a special permit for a maintenance building at Indian Pond Country Club and an informal request about a special permit modification. Meeting minutes will be approved.

• Cushman Farms, LLC: 162-unit rental housing, 11 acres off Marion and Cushman Drives, Map 66 Lots 29, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 47 and Map 75 Lots 5 and 7
• Priolo Wapping Realty, LLC: 60-unit age-restricted housing at 113 & 117 Wapping Road, Map 52 Lot 9 and Map 42 Lot 8
• Fred Tonsberg: special permit for maintenance building at Indian Pond Country Club, 60 Country Club Way, Map 74 Lot 4
• Informal request by Shawn Staqnghellini, 46 Raboth Road, on ZBA case #20-07 minor vs. major modification
• Meeting minutes to be approved

General

The Kingston Finance Committee is meeting to review proposed FY25 budgets for several town departments, including Accounting, Collector, Treasurer/Tax Title, Town Clerk/Elections, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and Information Technology. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of minutes, and member comments. No final decisions are expected; this is a review and discussion session.

• FY25 budget reviews for Accounting, Collector, Treasurer/Tax Title, Town Clerk/Elections, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and Information Technology
• Public comments period
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including meeting minutes, a final real estate transaction, and updates from the superintendent. They will also cover website updates, audit plans, leaching field and Davis Property updates, a new sewer connection at 2 Anderson Ave, and Town Meeting articles. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Final real estate transaction 24-33 for $87.80
• New sewer connection at 2 Anderson Ave
• Leaching field and Davis Property updates
• Audit update and plans
• Town Meeting articles

General

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills and minutes, hear reports from the Health Agent and Healthy Kingston, and discuss several regulatory topics including tobacco violation fines, residential kitchen requirements, Baymont Shelter protocols, food establishment fines, and perc test fees. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review bills from February 2 and February 6, 2024
• Discussion of tobacco violation fines and penalties
• Discussion of residential kitchen requirements
• Discussion of Baymont Shelter protocols
• Discussion of food establishment fines after 2nd inspection

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to decide on several invoices, administrative reviews, and public hearings. Key actions include a request to resurface a parking area at 45 River Street, a barn demolition off Smelt Pond Road, and two public hearings for a solar energy system and a new home. The commission will also vote on new members and change hearing times.

• Public hearing: 3.2 mW ground mount solar system off Anderson Avenue (0 Sawmill Drive)
• Public hearing: single-family dwelling at 41 East Avenue
• RDA: resurface parking area and add drainage at 45 River Street
• RDA: raze barn off Smelt Pond Road
• Invoices totaling about $21,177.46 for various projects

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session for strategy sessions and contract negotiations with non-union personnel. The board will not return to open session after the executive session. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for non-union personnel negotiations

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss routine town business, including a public hearing on amending an A3 liquor license, appointments, and updates from the Fire Chief. The agenda also includes several announcements about town services and elections, but no major policy decisions are listed.

• Public hearing for amendment of A3 liquor license at 6:15 PM
• Approval of one-day liquor licenses
• Appointment to Kingston 300th Committee
• Appointment of full-time CDL driver/laborer for Streets, Trees, and Parks
• Vote by Mail and Early Voting recommendation for May Annual Town Election

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss engineering updates, including the proposed Prestige Car Wash at 32 Main St., and receive updates on the Main Street water main project and a WMA grant for a water rate study. They will also hear the superintendent's report on departmental matters such as the vacant Foreman position, a recent water main break, and new water rates effective in March bills. The board will vote to table the January 23, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Appointment with Halim Choubah of Choubah Engineering re: Prestige Car Wash Project at 32 Main St.
• Appointment with Kristen Berger of Resilient CE re: engineering updates
• Main Street Water Main Project updates
• WMA Grant update re: Water Rate Study & Storage Capacity and Location
• Discussion on billing to Thorndike Development and PK Realty for engineering review

General

The Kingston Planning Board, acting as the MBTA Task Force, will hear a presentation from VHB on a revised compliance model for MBTA zoning to establish district shape. The board will also receive updates from the Town Planner on public outreach and vote to approve the January 22, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Presentation by VHB on revised MBTA zoning compliance model
• Discussion of district shape for MBTA zoning
• Update from Town Planner Valerie Massard on public outreach
• Approval of Task Force meeting minutes from January 22, 2024

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will review draft bylaw sections and Schedule A for FY2025, including stipends for professional licenses for the Wastewater Superintendent and Water Superintendent. They will also discuss changes to the Office Administrator -- Water position, a new Social Services Coordinator position, a new Procurement Officer position, a grievance procedure, and a cost of living adjustment for employees. The board will also review and approve minutes from the February 12, 2024 meeting.

• Review drafts of Bylaw Sections 7(d), 7(g), 11(f) and 15(a) for FY2025
• Review draft of Schedule A regarding stipends for professional licenses for Wastewater Superintendent and Water Superintendent for FY2025
• Discuss changes to the position of Office Administrator -- Water for FY2025
• Discuss new position, Social Services Coordinator, for FY2025
• Discuss new position, Procurement Officer, for FY2025

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will hold a public meeting to review proposed FY25 departmental budgets for the Fire Department, Animal Control, Harbormaster, Police Department, and Selectmen. The committee will also approve meeting minutes and take public comments. This is a working session focused on budget review, not a final decision-making meeting.

• FY25 budget review: Fire Department
• FY25 budget review: Animal Control
• FY25 budget review: Harbormaster
• FY25 budget review: Police Department
• FY25 budget review: Selectmen

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to review and decide on abatement items and exemption applications, and to discuss Appellate Tax Board updates. The agenda also includes an executive session and approval of the January 30, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Review and decision on abatement items
• Review and decision on exemption applications
• Discussion of Appellate Tax Board items
• Executive session
• Approval of January 30, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and discuss bills, approve minutes, and consider FY2025 Chapter Land applications. They will also review and authorize January abatements and motor vehicle commitments, and enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications.

• Review FY2025 Chapter Land applications
• Review and authorize January abatements
• Review and authorize motor vehicle commitments
• Review and discuss bills for payment authorization
• Executive session for exemption/abatement applications

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold several public hearings, including continuations for an earth removal permit off Route 44 and a sugar kelp license, plus a dangerous dog hearing. They will also discuss enforcement action regarding a prior animal control order, and consider appointing an interim police chief and finalizing the FY25 operating budget.

• Continuation of public hearing for Earth Removal Permit for PK Realty Trust off Route 44
• Review of Aquaculture Regulations for Kelp and continuation of Sugar Kelp License hearing
• Dangerous Dog Hearing and discussion of possible enforcement action
• Request to authorize Kingston School Committee's Statement of Interest to Massachusetts School Building Association
• Finalize Selectmen FY25 Operating Budget and appointment of Interim Police Chief

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will review proposed FY25 budgets for the Water, Wastewater, Facilities, Inspectional Services, Solid Waste, and Streets/Trees/Parks departments. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and member discussion. No votes on final budgets are listed on this agenda.

• FY25 budget review: Water Department
• FY25 budget review: Wastewater Department
• FY25 budget review: Facilities
• FY25 budget review: Inspectional Services
• FY25 budget review: Solid Waste and Streets, Trees, & Parks

General

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting on February 14, 2024, via Zoom. The only agenda item is a recess to executive session for strategy sessions and collective bargaining with non-union personnel, with no return to open session. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with the next regular meeting scheduled for February 27, 2024.

• Executive session for non-union personnel negotiations
• No return to open session after executive session
• Next regular meeting: February 27, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed 3.2 mW solar energy system off Anderson Avenue and a new single-family dwelling at 41 East Avenue. The commission will also consider a request to raze a barn off Smelt Pond Road and sign several Orders of Conditions, including one for 3 Grandview Avenue.

• Public hearing: 3.2 mW ground mount solar system off Anderson Avenue (0 Sawmill Drive) within cranberry bog and wetland buffer
• Public hearing: single-family dwelling at 41 East Avenue with driveway, grading, utilities, landscaping
• Action item: Request for Determination of Applicability to raze a barn off Smelt Pond Road
• Signing: Order of Conditions for 3 Grandview Avenue, 45 River Street amendment, 77 Country Club Way
• $8,456.68 invoice from Beals & Thomas for Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration Project

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on an earth removal permit for PK Realty Trust off Route 44 and a sugar kelp license, review aquaculture regulations, and discuss a dangerous dog hearing. They will also consider authorizing the School Committee's Statement of Interest to the MSBA, finalize the FY25 operating budget, and appoint an interim police chief.

• Continuation of public hearing for Earth Removal Permit for PK Realty Trust off Route 44
• Review of Aquaculture Regulations for Kelp and continuation of Sugar Kelp License hearing
• Dangerous Dog Hearing and report on compliance with November 27, 2023 order
• Request to authorize School Committee's Statement of Interest to Massachusetts School Building Association
• Finalize Selectmen FY25 Operating Budget and appointment of Interim Police Chief

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss engineering updates for the proposed Prestige Car Wash at 32 Main St. and the Main Street Water Main project, along with a WMA grant update on a water rate study. The board will also vote to table January meeting minutes, hear a departmental update on the vacant Foreman position and new water rates, and discuss billing for engineering reviews to Thorndike Development and PK Realty.

• Appointment with Halim Choubah of Choubah Engineering re: Prestige Car Wash Project at 32 Main St.
• Appointment with Kristen Berger of Resilient CE re: Main Street Water Main Project and WMA Grant update on Water Rate Study & Storage Capacity
• Discussion on billing to Thorndike Development and PK Realty for engineering review on proposed projects
• Update on Main Street leak cleanup with Mass DOT (Pro Limo entrance)
• Reminder that March bills will include new water rates effective Nov 1, 2023

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business, including a funding request for an Age and Dementia study at Town Meeting, revisit office hours timing, and brainstorm low-cost porch improvements. They will also review minutes, hear staff reports, and get updates on the accreditation process and bocci court.

• Funding request for Age and Dementia study at Town Meeting
• Discussion about Code of Conduct, including suspension terms and time limits
• Covered porch improvements: brainstorm low-cost ideas
• Welcome Lucy Coletta as Advisory Board Associate Member
• AARP Tax Aide available Mondays and Tuesdays through April 9

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on several FY2025 personnel matters, including proposed changes to town bylaws, new positions, and stipends. The board will also review and approve minutes from two January meetings and discuss the agenda for its next meeting on February 26.

• Proposed changes to Bylaw Sections 7(d), 7(g), 11(f) and 15(a) for FY2025
• FY2025 bylaw amendment request from Parks and Recreation Director Susan Woodworth
• Stipends for professional licenses for Wastewater Superintendent and Water Superintendent positions
• New position: Social Services Coordinator for FY2025
• New position: Procurement Officer for FY2025

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session for strategy sessions and collective bargaining with non-union personnel, and will not return to open session. They will also approve and/or release executive session minutes. The agenda contains no other substantive public items.

• Executive session for non-union personnel negotiations
• Approve and/or release executive session minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will interview a police chief candidate and then recess to executive session for contract negotiations with non-union personnel. The meeting includes routine announcements, an open forum, and approval of minutes.

• Interview Police Chief Candidate
• Recess to executive session for non-union contract negotiations
• Open forum for public comment
• Financial assistance applications available

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to continue a hearing on a comprehensive permit request under MGL Chapter 40B for a 60-unit age-restricted residential development at 113 & 117 Wapping Road. The board will also hold a public hearing on a variance request for signage at 160 Summer Street. Meeting minutes will be approved.

• Continued 40B comprehensive permit for 60-unit age-restricted development at 113 & 117 Wapping Road (Map 52 Lot 9, Map 42 Lot 8)
• Public hearing for signage variance at 160 Summer Street (Summer Hill Limited Partnership)
• Meeting minutes approval

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including minutes, appointments, and commitments, with notable items including an update on the leaching field/Davis Property bid and next steps, budget discussions, and the finalization of the CDM contract. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Leaching Field/Davis Property bid final summary and next steps
• CDM contract finalized
• Commitments 24-30 ($62.00) and 24-31 ($144.80) for real estate transactions
• Budget discussion
• Town Meeting Articles

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and decide on exemption applications, a 41A tax deferral application, and abatement applications. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and may enter executive session.

• Review and decision on exemption applications
• Review and decision on 41A Tax Deferral application
• Review and decision on abatement applications
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023 and December 12, 2023
• Executive session

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to finalize the FY25 operating budget and receive an update on the police chief search. They will also hold a public hearing on a sugar kelp license, consider a request for the Best Buddies Challenge cycling event, and handle routine appointments and resignations.

• Finalize Selectmen FY25 Operating Budget
• Police Chief Search Update
• Public Hearing for Review of Sugar Kelp License
• Request from Paul Curley to hold 25th Annual Best Buddies Challenge cycling event on June 1, 2024
• Acceptance of Donation

General

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting on January 30, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The only substantive item is a recess to executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel. The board will return to open session at 6:00 PM in Room 200.

• Executive session for strategy sessions on non-union personnel negotiations

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to handle routine administrative items, including reviewing the Town Accountant's notification, approving bills, and authorizing December abatements. They will also review FY2025 Chapter Land applications, authorize warrants for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and revised/omitted taxes, and commit motor vehicle excise taxes. The meeting will end with an executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications, which are not public record.

• Review and authorize December abatements
• Review and authorize commitment 6 of 2023 (motor vehicle excise)
• Review FY2025 Chapter Land applications
• Authorize Warrant to Collect Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)
• Authorize Warrant to Collect Revised and/or Omitted Tax

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to decide on several permits and actions, including a request to modify a boat ramp at 45 River Street, a Notice of Intent for a 3.2 mW solar energy system off Anderson Avenue, and a second-floor addition at 3 Grandview Avenue. They will also consider an RDA for parking lot resurfacing and stormwater improvements at 45 River Street, ratify a handbook update, and sign documents including an extension permit and an order of conditions.

• Public hearing: 45 River Street boat ramp modifications (steeper, narrower, shorter) within 200-foot riverfront area
• Public hearing: 3.2 mW (DC) ground mount solar system in cranberry bog off Anderson Avenue (0 Sawmill)
• Public hearing: Second-floor addition at 3 Grandview Avenue near wetland resource areas
• Action item: RDA for parking area resurfacing and stormwater drainage at 45 River Street
• Signing: $26.20 travel reimbursement and $71.70 MassCor invoice for Camp Nekon sign

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will review a Reserve Fund request from the Facilities Department and begin FY25 departmental budget reviews covering 18 departments, including Assessing, Debt Service, Legal Services, and Snow & Ice. The committee will also set the schedule for remaining budget reviews and consider approving prior meeting minutes.

• Reserve Fund Request - Facilities Department
• FY25 budget reviews for 18 departments including Agricultural Commission, Assessing and Revaluation, Debt Service, Legal Services, Snow & Ice, and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Discussion of other FY25 departmental budget review assignments and schedule
• Approval of meeting minutes

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear updates on the Main Street Water Main Project and WMA Grant, and discuss a proposal for the Smith's Ln Water Tank Maintenance Plan. They will also address correspondence about accessory dwelling units and the Sacred Heart Property, among other business.

• Vote to approve minutes of January 9, 2024
• Appointment with USG re: Smith's Ln Water Tank Maintenance Plan proposal
• Engineering updates on Main Street Water Main Project and WMA Grant
• Discussion of email re: Accessory Dwelling Units and moratorium
• Discussion of email re: Sacred Heart Property preliminary strategy

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to review minutes, approve sewer commitments, and discuss updates from the superintendent, including a plant expansion, the 2023 annual report, an audit update, leaching fields at the Davis Property, DEP approval, and a proposed car wash at 32 Main St. They will also consider payment for an investigation report by John Crane.

• Commitment 24-26: Final Sewer $20.00
• Commitment 24-27: Abatement -$603.20 due to billing glitch
• Discussion of Plant Expansion
• 32 Main St - Proposed Car Wash
• Payment of invoice for John Crane Box Turtle investigation and Report

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hear a presentation from VHB on MBTA zoning and discuss a compliance model to establish district shape. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the November 20, 2023 meeting. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the MBTA zoning discussion.

• Presentation by VHB on MBTA zoning and compliance model
• Discussion of district shape for MBTA zoning
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 20, 2023

General

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills and minutes, hear reports from the health agent and Healthy Kingston, and discuss several policy topics including food truck fees, betterment loans, an IMA, tobacco fines, and cease and desist procedures. No votes are scheduled on these discussion items.

• Review bills from December 29, 2023, and January 11, 12, 16, 2024
• Accept minutes from December 27, 2023
• Discuss food truck fees
• Discuss Old Colony Planning Council betterment loans
• Discuss tobacco fines and cease and desist procedures

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on several personnel matters, including a requested reclassification for the Wastewater Superintendent position, review of compensation study information, and proposed bylaw amendments for FY2025. The board will also consider new positions and stipends for professional licenses, as well as approve the 2023 annual report and meeting minutes.

• Discuss reclassification for Wastewater Superintendent position
• Review new wording for Section 7, Compensation, (d) Promotion
• Review Bylaw amendment requests for FY2025
• Discuss stipends for professional licenses for Wastewater and Water Superintendents
• Consider new positions: Social Services Coordinator, Procurement Officer, Treasurer/Collector

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on a comprehensive permit for a 162-unit rental housing project, a special permit for a second-floor addition on a nonconforming lot, and a modification to a dog daycare special permit. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing continued to 3/6/2024 for Cushman Farms LLC 40B comprehensive permit for 162 rental units on ~11 acres off Marion and Cushman Drives
• Public hearing for Susan Larson, 3 Grandview Avenue, special permit to remove roof and add second floor to nonconforming structure
• Public hearing for modification to special permit #22-02 for Off the Hook Dog Day Care at 114R Main St to change/add services
• Meeting minutes to be approved

General

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board is meeting to handle two personnel-related items: being present at the Board of Selectmen meeting to answer questions about Diane Mola's suspension appeal, and being available for questions about appointing Lucy Coletta as an Associate Member. The agenda contains no other substantive business.

• Board to attend Board of Selectmen meeting for questions on Diane Mola's suspension appeal
• Board available for questions on appointment of Lucy Coletta as Associate Member to Council on Aging Advisory Board

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on an earth removal permit for PK Realty Trust off Route 44, consider an appeal of the Council on Aging Board's decision, and discuss amending the Public Health Collaborative agreement. They will also vote on a new common victualler license for 101 Kingston Collection Way and receive an update on the police chief search. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and the town administrator's report.

• Continuation of public hearing for Earth Removal Permit for PK Realty Trust off Route 44
• Appeal of Council on Aging Board's decision
• Amendment of Public Health Collaborative Inter-Municipal Agreement for Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant
• Approval of new Common Victualler License at 101 Kingston Collection Way
• Police Chief Search Update and Next Steps

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss routine business and several operational items. They will review meeting minutes, consider commitments including a sewer fee and an abatement due to a billing glitch, and receive updates from the superintendent. New business includes a plant expansion, the 2023 annual report, an audit update, leaching fields at Davis Property, DEP approval, a proposed car wash at 32 Main St, and payment for a turtle investigation report.

• Commitment 24-26: Final Sewer $20.00
• Commitment 24-27: Abatement of -$603.20 due to billing glitch
• Discussion of Plant Expansion
• Proposed car wash at 32 Main St
• Payment of invoice for John Crane Box turtle investigation and report

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board is meeting to tour the Kingston Wastewater Treatment Plant with Superintendent David Walsh. The agenda contains only this tour item, with no other business listed.

• Tour of Kingston Wastewater Treatment Plant at 8 Cranberry Road
• Led by Wastewater Superintendent David Walsh

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on January 11, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Room 200 of the Town House and via Zoom. The main item is a presentation of the FY25 budget. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comment, announcements, and approval of minutes.

• Presentation of FY25 budget
• Open forum for public comment
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent, including a 3.2 mW solar array in a cranberry bog, an inground pool near wetlands, and a second-floor addition. They will also consider an extension request, a MassTrails letter of support, and approve a $1,919.52 invoice for the Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration Project.

• Public hearing: 3 Grandview Avenue – second-floor addition near wetlands (continuance requested to Jan 24)
• Public hearing: 77 Country Club Way – inground pool and associated structures in wetland buffer zone
• Public hearing: Off Anderson Avenue (0 Sawmill Drive) – 3.2 mW ground mount solar system in cranberry bog (continuance requested to Jan 24)
• Action: Extension request for 46 Raboth Road
• Invoice: $1,919.52 to Beals & Thomas for Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration Project

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and bills, hear updates on the Main Street water main project and Elm Street water tank, and discuss a letter from Aquarion Water Company about selling the water department. They will also consider a proposed car wash at 32 Main St and other departmental business.

• Letter from Aquarion Water Company dated Dec 5, 2023 re: selling the water department
• Appointment with Miles Mangan, Boy Scout Troop 49, re: painting hydrants
• Main Street Water Main Project update
• Proposed car wash at 32 Main St (email from Town Planner Valerie Massard)
• Vote to approve departmental report for Annual Town Report (due Jan 19)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to discuss routine updates, including the December cafe, changes to Thursday lunches, an associate member application, and accreditation progress. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items.

• December cafe update from Mary Beth
• Changes to Thursday lunches starting January 2024
• Application for Associate member by Lucy Coletta
• Board of Selectmen meeting January 16 regarding Diane Mola appeal
• Accreditation process updates from Mary Beth

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet on January 8, 2024, to discuss a land division request for 37 and 39 Nottingham Drive and a performance guarantee and lot release for Nava Landing. The board will also receive updates on MBTA zoning, possible Town Meeting articles, and the Annual Town Report draft.

• ANR 37 Nottingham Drive (Map 11 Lot 29) and 39 Nottingham Drive (Map 11 Lot 30) land division request
• Performance guarantee and lot release for Nava Landing
• Update on MBTA zoning
• Possible upcoming Town Meeting articles
• Annual Town Report draft

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will review sewer bills related to real estate transactions and a property at 1 Royson. The board will also discuss a plant expansion, staff reclassification, and the 2023 Annual Sewer Report.

• Final sewer bill of $7,705.40 for real estate transaction 24-25
• Sewer bill of $2,201.20 for 1 Royson (24-21 & 24-22)
• Plant Expansion discussion
• Staff Reclassification discussion
• Leaching Fields Davis Property Conservation Permit status report and fee

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review administrative items and receive a report from the Town Administrator. The agenda includes updates on the search for a new Police Chief and the approval of annual licenses.

• Police Chief Search Update
• Approval of Annual License
• Acceptance of Donation
• Addition of a signer for the Weekly Warrant
• Recruitment of 20 plow drivers with a $750 insurance stipend for qualified contractors