Kingston public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will discuss and possibly vote on establishing a safety speed zone, a request to hold the MS Cape Cod Getaway Event, and approval of a new Common Victualler License for Mostra Pizza. The board will also consider accepting a police department donation, setting the annual town election date, and delegating response to an Open Meeting Law complaint to Town Counsel.

• Discussion and possible vote to establish a Safety Speed Zone
• Request from Sandy Harslem of Promotor Line to hold MS Cape Cod Getaway Event on June 27, 2026
• Approval of New Common Victualler License - Mostra Pizza
• Acceptance of Donation - Police Department
• Set Annual Town Election Date - Saturday, May 16, 2026

The Kingston Board of Selectmen approved the establishment of a 20mph Safety Speed Zone on Second Brook Street and set the 2026 Annual Town Election for May 16, 2026. The Board also approved business licenses for Mostro Pizza and Guloseimas Brasil, accepted a $200 donation for the police outreach fund, approved a permit for the MS Bike Ride, and delegated an Open Meeting Law complaint response to Town Counsel.

• Accepted establishment of a Safety Speed Zone on Second Brook Street (5-0)
• Approved request for Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride on June 27, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved new common victualler license for Mostro Pizza at 101 Kingston Collection Way (5-0)
• Accepted $200 donation from Thomas Shay for the police department community outreach fund (5-0)
• Set the 2026 Annual Town Election Date for Saturday, May 16, 2026 (5-0)
• Delegated response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins to Town Counsel (5-0)
• Approved annual common victualler license for Guloseimas Brasil (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit application by Henry Gavin and Kate Santa Maria for 4 North St (Map 39 Lot 26). The proposal involves demolishing an existing deck, keeping the framing, and converting it into an addition to a pre-existing non-conforming dwelling. The plan does not meet certain Kingston Bylaw requirements (4.2.A.4.A and 10.4.B.3.4). The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing for special permit at 4 North St, Map 39 Lot 26
• Applicants: Henry Gavin and Kate Santa Maria
• Proposal: demolish deck, keep framing, convert to addition
• Non-compliance with Kingston Bylaws 4.2.A.4.A and 10.4.B.3.4
• Minutes review: 04/16/25 and 09/17/25

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for Henry Gavigan and Kate Santa Maria to demolish an existing deck and construct a 13x13 foot four-season room at 4 North Street. Approval is conditional upon the submission of updated site plans, impervious surface calculations, and a floor layout sketch to ensure compliance with the town's 25% impervious surface limit.

• Approved special permit for 4 North Street addition with conditions
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen. The purpose is to discuss the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Water, Wastewater and Highway departments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to discuss the MOU between Water, Wastewater and Highway

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Town House, 26 Evergreen St., Room 200 (and via Zoom). The commission will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding involving the Board of Selectmen, the Water Department, the Wastewater Department, and the Highway Department. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discuss Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Selectmen between Water, Wastewater and Highway departments

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will vote to execute the contract for Town Administrator Scott Lambiase. They will also appoint Wes Patrone as a full‑time permanent civil service police officer. Additional items include reviewing a Host Community Agreement for a waste‑disposal transfer station at 48 Marion Drive and approving various 2026 alcohol, common victualler, entertainment, and auto‑amusement licenses.

• Execute contract for Town Administrator – Scott Lambiase
• Appointment of full‑time permanent civil service police officer – Wes Patrone
• Review and possible vote on Host Community Agreement for Waste Disposal Transfer Station at 48 Marion Drive, Kingston Environmental, LLC
• Approval of 2026 alcohol licenses for locations such as 65 Summer Street, 101 Kingston Collection Way, and 145 Main Street
• Approval of 2026 entertainment licenses for venues including 77 Summer Street (42nd Parallel Brewing Co) and 186 Summer Street (Kingsbury Club & Spa)

The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to execute the contract for Scott Lambiase as Town Administrator, effective January 5, 2026. They also approved a memorandum of understanding for roadwork coordination, appointed a new police officer, and supported a grant application. Several annual appointments and license renewals were approved unanimously.

• Executed Town Administrator contract for Scott Lambiase (5-0)
• Appointed Wes Patrone as full-time permanent Civil Service Police Officer (5-0)
• Approved MOU for water/wastewater roadwork coordination (5-0)
• Supported Conservation Department's FY26 Community Biodiversity Grant application (5-0)
• Executed Host Community Agreement for waste transfer station at 48 Marion Drive (5-0)
• Appointed 3 police matrons and 9 special police officers for 2026 (5-0)
• Set 2026 Annual Town Meeting date as May 2, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 alcohol, common victualler, entertainment, and auto amusement licenses (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for the case Jack Walsh and Kingston Environmental, LLC v. Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals, Land Court (C.A. No. 25 MISC 00438) concerning a request to operate a waste disposal transfer station at 48 Marion Drive. The session will also cover preparation for negotiations with non‑union personnel. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion and strategy planning.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for waste disposal transfer station request at 48 Marion Drive (Jack Walsh and Kingston Environmental, LLC v. Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals, Land Court, C.A. No. 25 MISC 00438)
• Strategy session for negotiations with non‑union personnel

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will discuss and potentially act on a series of proposed bylaw amendments for FY2027, covering topics such as performance reviews, background checks, sick leave donations, and compensation schedules. The board will also review its 2025 annual report draft and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Discuss possible bylaw amendments for FY2027, including adding a performance review process and in-depth background checks for department head candidates
• Proposed change to Sealer of Weights and Measures position
• Proposed change to definition of exempt employee in Section 2, Definitions
• Proposed move of Public Health Nurse from Schedule D to Schedule C-1 or grade change from Grade 6 to Grade 7
• Proposed addition of new position of Assistant Town Accountant

The Wage and Personnel Board voted unanimously to approve its 2025 Annual Report and the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The September 15, 2025 minutes were approved with one abstention. The Board decided to keep the Public Health Nurse position on Schedule D at Grade 6, and agreed to add background check wording to the Bylaw without the accompanying forms.

• Approved 2025 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (Burgio abstained)
• Kept Public Health Nurse on Schedule D at Grade 6
• Decided to add background check wording to Bylaw Section 5, not forms

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review bills and meeting minutes. The board is scheduled to discuss the posting of violation notices on establishments and changes to permit and plan review fees.

• Discussion on posting violation notices on establishment premises
• Discussion on plan review revision fees
• Discussion on prorating permit fees

The Board of Health voted to allow the Health Agent to prorate permit fees for new food establishments on a quarterly basis. The Board also reviewed department bills, approved minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting, and tabled a discussion regarding a potential restaurant grading system.

• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Denied proposed $30 plan review revision fee
• Approved quarterly prorating of new food establishment permit fees (5-0-0)
• Tabled discussion on restaurant grading system

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to decide on five permit requests involving wetland buffers, review enforcement cases, and discuss upcoming grant applications for environmental projects. The meeting also includes public hearings on wetland-related construction proposals and updates on local environmental initiatives.

• 28 Raboth Road: Request for Determination of Applicability (wetland buffer) — continued
• 8 Smelt Pond Road: Replacement of concrete slab with permeable pavers in Smelt Pond buffer zone
• 208 Brookdale Street: Certificate of Compliance for barn construction within 100' wetland buffer
• 105 Monks Hill Road: Replacement of drinking water well within vernal pool buffer zone
• Discussion of grant applications: Community Preservation Committee, DOT Culvert Program, Community Biodiversity Program

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved two projects with conditions, denied a proposed addition at 201 Elm Street, and continued several hearings to January 14, 2026. It also supported grant applications for land purchases and infrastructure projects.

• Approved Negative 3 Determination for 8 Smelt Pond Road patio replacement with erosion control conditions (7-0)
• Approved Negative 3 Determination for 105 Monks Hill Road well replacement with mitigation conditions (7-0)
• Denied Notice of Intent for 201 Elm Street addition without prejudice (7-0)
• Continued hearing for 28 Raboth Road to January 14, 2026 (7-0)
• Continued hearing for 208 Brookdale Street to January 14, 2026 (7-0)
• Continued enforcement for 20 Marion Drive/1 Royson Drive to January 14, 2026 (7-0)
• Continued enforcement for 44 Raboth Road to January 14, 2026 (7-0)
• Supported Community Preservation Committee applications for 83 Wapping Road and Maple Street land purchases (6-0-1)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will vote on FY25 water liens, consider two abatement requests for leaks, and discuss shared costs with the Sewer Commissioners. They will also hear updates on the Cushman Farms development and the New Well project, and sign a water quality certificate for a property on Bishops Highway.

• Vote to approve FY25 water liens to tax bills
• Abatement request for 13 Old Orchard Lane due to leaking spigot
• Abatement request from Hilltop Club for leaky toilet
• Joint discussion with Sewer Commissioners on shared costs and MOU
• Sign Water Quality Certificate for 363 Bishops Highway (Longview Realty LLC)

The Board of Water Commissioners approved FY25 water liens totaling $80,598.33 to be added to tax bills, authorized Maher Services to order a 50-slot screen for the new well test, and granted two water bill abatements. The board also discussed shared costs with the Sewer Commission and postponed a presentation on the Cushman Farms project.

• Approved FY25 water liens totaling $80,598.33 (3-0)
• Authorized Maher Services to order 50-slot screen for new well test (3-0)
• Granted abatement for 13 Old Orchard Lane, charged at lowest tier (3-0)
• Granted abatement for Hilltop Club pavilion, charged at lowest tier (3-0)
• Approved minutes of November 25, 2025 (2-0, Chairman abstained)
• Signed water quality certificate for 363 Bishops Highway (no vote recorded)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Water Commissioners to discuss an MOU, opportunities for collaboration, and future joint meetings. The meeting is open to the public in-person or via Zoom.

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to consider a real estate transaction payment and a water bill abatement, and to discuss financials, betterment processing, plant operations, an MOU, a PFAS/sludge study, and other business. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• 26-30 Real Estate Transaction Final $955.50
• Abatement for Account #0850001, 13 Old Orchard Lane, broken outside spigot; adjustment $1052.25, corrected charge $182.30
• Financials FY24-FY27
• PFAS/Sludge Study
• 22 Main St Update

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to review executive session minutes and to make decisions on real estate exemption and chapter land applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the review and decision on these applications.

• Review executive session meeting minutes
• Review and decision on real estate exemptions
• Review and decision on chapter land applications

The Kingston Board of Assessors met in executive session and approved 22 real estate exemption applications while denying 1. They also approved 9 chapter land applications. The board reviewed and signed the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 22 real estate exemption applications
• Denied 1 real estate exemption application
• Approved 9 chapter land applications
• Reviewed and signed November 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a public meeting to review routine bills, discuss new construction assessment rules, and approve motor vehicle excise commitments. The session includes an executive session to handle non-public exemption/abatement applications.

• Review bills for payment
• Discuss section 40 of Chapter 653 (new construction assessment)
• Commitment 6 of 2025 Motor Vehicle excise
• Enter executive session for exemption/abatement applications (MGL Chapter 59, Section 60)
• Review open session meeting minutes

The Board of Assessors reviewed the tax rate recapitulation and billing process, authorized department bills, and discussed adopting Mass General Law section 653, §40 to extend the tax revenue capture date on new construction until June 30, with further discussion planned. The board also authorized the Motor Vehicle commitment 6 of 2025 and approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes. No final decision was made on the new construction tax capture extension.

• Authorized department bills
• Authorized Motor Vehicle commitment 6 of 2025
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussed Mass General Law §653, §40 for new construction tax capture extension (no vote)

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet on December 8, 2025, to consider a site plan approval, site alteration, and stormwater management permits for Bishops Highway Solar, LLC. The project involves constructing a large-scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system on multiple lots off Bishops Highway.

• Application for Site Plan Approval, Site Alteration, and Stormwater Management Permits for Bishops Highway Solar, LLC
• Project location: off Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA (Map 92 Lot 5, Map 96 Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, Map 97 Lot 1, Map 92 Lot 97-2)
• Next regular meeting: December 22, 2025 (no items)
• Special permit application for 55R Main St (office to residential conversion) scheduled for January 12, 2026

The Kingston Planning Board approved the site plan, site alteration permit, and stormwater management for Bishop's Highway Solar LLC's 5 MW solar project on a 275-acre property spanning Kingston and Plympton. The approval includes conditions such as relocating box turtles, moving battery storage to avoid a future water district, and considering stockade fencing near Indian Pond. The board also approved the November 10, 2025 minutes and discussed upcoming town projects.

• Approved site plan, site alteration permit, and stormwater management for Bishop's Highway Solar LLC (4-0)
• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Moved battery storage as far west as possible to avoid future water district
• Agreed to consider stockade fence facing Indian Pond and restore vegetation if requested

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit request to demolish and rebuild a non-conforming dwelling at 35 East Ave. The proposed plan does not comply with specific Kingston bylaws. The meeting will also include procedural items such as adjournment and scheduling the next meeting.

• Public hearing for special permit to demolish and rebuild 35 East Ave home (non-conforming dwelling)
• Proposed plan does not meet Kingston Bylaws 4.2.A.4.A and 10.4.B.3.4 compliance

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for Mr. Cadigan to demolish and rebuild a non-conforming dwelling at 35 East Ave, including a second-floor enlargement and backroom addition. The approval was conditional on providing proof of sewer capacity for a four-bedroom house, a letter from the Conservation Commission, and a full-size site plan. The board noted a 21-day appeal period before the building permit process can proceed.

• Approved special permit for demolition/rebuild at 35 East Ave (unanimous)
• Condition: submit Conservation Commission approval letter for zoning file
• Condition: provide sewer department proof of sufficient flow for four-bedroom dwelling
• Condition: deliver full-size site plan for project file
• Condition: submit final approved documents and obtain stamped plans after 21-day appeal period

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing on street acceptance for Nobadeer Circle, a request for stop signs at three locations, approval of a police sergeant promotion, a one-day liquor license, and possible reconsideration of EV charging station upgrades. The board will also consider executing a contract for the Town Administrator and receive updates on the DPW/MOU.

• Approval of Promotion of Police Sergeant - Michael R. Gallo
• Public Hearing - Discussion of Street Acceptance - Nobadeer Circle
• Request from Resident to Place Stop Signs at Old Mill Road, Longwood Circle and Stonebridge Lane
• Approval of One-Day Liquor License — 42nd Brew Co
• Execute Contract for Town Administrator - Scott Lambiase

The Board of Selectmen approved the promotion of Michael R. Gallo to full-time sergeant, effective December 28, 2025. They also voted to advance the request to accept Nobadeer Circle as a town road to the next step in the Road Acceptance Policy. The board approved a one-day liquor license for 42nd Brew Co. for a winter market on December 20, 2025. Additionally, the board voted not to enter into a contract with EVSE Solutions for EV charging station upgrades, reversing a prior decision.

• Appointed Michael R. Gallo as Full-Time Sergeant, effective Dec 28, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved moving Nobadeer Circle road acceptance to next step (5-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for 42nd Brew Co. winter market (5-0)
• Voted not to approve EVSE Solutions contract for EV charging stations (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session to discuss real estate matters and strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Town Administrator. The board will also consider approving or releasing executive session minutes before returning to open session. The agenda is limited to these procedural items.

• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate
• Strategy session for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator)
• Approve and/or release executive session meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to coordinate attendance at a Kingston School Committee meeting. The primary purpose of that session is a preliminary budget discussion.

• Attendance at Kingston School Committee preliminary budget discussion

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Notices of Intent: one for an addition to a house at 201 Elm Street within a wetland buffer zone, and another for demolition and new construction at 127 Wapping Road within wetland and riverfront buffers. The commission will also consider a request for determination of applicability for a well replacement at 105 Monks Hill Road, and continue enforcement on 44 Raboth Road. Several bills and meeting minutes are on the agenda for approval.

• Public hearing: 201 Elm Street (Map 64, lot 9) – Notice of Intent for house addition in wetland buffer zone
• Public hearing: 127 Wapping Road (Map 52, lot 5) – Notice of Intent for demolition and new house with septic, retaining walls, grading, paving in wetland and riverfront buffers (continued)
• Action item: 105 Monks Hill Road – Request for Determination of Applicability for well replacement in vernal pool buffer zone
• Enforcement: 44 Raboth Road – continued from earlier date
• Bills: Environmental Partners Group (MS4 support), Realworth Appraising (land appraisal off Monk's Hill Road), Horsley Witten Group (peer review for 20 Marion Drive)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will convene and immediately recess into executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Town Administrator. The board will also consider approving or releasing minutes from prior executive sessions. The meeting is not expected to return to open session.

• Executive session for non-union personnel negotiations (Town Administrator)
• Approval/release of executive session minutes
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to appoint Scott Lambiase as Town Administrator. The meeting includes procedural items such as announcements, open forum, and reports, followed by an executive session for contract negotiations with non-union personnel.

• Appointment of Town Administrator Scott Lambiase
• Executive session for non-union personnel contract negotiations

The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to appoint Scott Lambiase as Town Administrator, contingent on contract negotiations, background check, and reference checks. The board then recessed to executive session to discuss contract negotiations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Scott Lambiase as Town Administrator (5-0)
• Recessed to executive session for contract negotiations (5-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and bills, hear updates on the new well project and engineering contracts, and discuss several requests including a water service availability for a retail development, a solar project review, an abatement request, and a water quality certificate. The board will also consider a draft MOU with the Selectmen and a training conference request.

• Contract for general engineering and OPM for well project
• New Well Project update from Kleinfelder
• Water service availability request for retail development at 102 Kingston Collection Way
• Review and comments for Bishops Highway Solar, LLC off Bishops' Highway
• Abatement request from Donna Apple, 10 Dogwood Drive re: irrigation clock malfunction

The Board of Water Commissioners approved a water quality certificate for Longview Realty LLC regarding the property at 363 Bishops Highway. Commissioners also approved a water bill abatement for a resident due to an irrigation system malfunction and authorized staff to attend a professional training conference. Additionally, the Board signed engineering and project management contracts for the new well project.

• Approved minutes for Nov 3 and Oct 28 (3-0-0)
• Approved water quality certificate for 363 Bishops Highway (3-0-0)
• Approved water bill abatement for 10 Dogwood Drive (3-0-0)
• Approved travel for clerk to attend 2026 Tyler Connect conference (3-0-0)
• Signed engineering and OPM contracts for new well project
• Recessed to executive session (3-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on November 18, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items, including police department requests for opioid settlement funds and a mental health grant-funded clinician. The board will also consider multiple appointments to town boards and departments, review a property tax classification hearing, and accept a donation for the Fire Department.

• Public Hearing for Classification of Property for Tax Purposes
• Request from Police Department to expend up to $66,000.00 in Opioid Settlement Funds
• Request to hire a Co-Response Clinician funded by a Department of Mental Health Grant
• Appointment of Full Time Permanent Civil Service Police Officer – Adam Roy
• Acceptance of Donation - Fire Department

The Kingston Board of Selectmen unanimously approved several police-related items, including appointing Adam Roy as a full-time officer, spending up to $66,000 in opioid settlement funds for a modular office trailer, and authorizing use of a $70,000 mental health grant to hire a co-response clinician. The board also set the FY2026 tax rate with a residential factor of 1.0, approved a 5K road race by 42nd Brew Co, and made multiple appointments. All votes were 5-0.

• Appointed Adam Roy as full-time police officer (5-0)
• Approved 42nd Brew Co 5K road race on Dec 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Set FY2026 tax rate with residential factor 1.0 (5-0)
• Authorized up to $66,000 in opioid settlement funds for police trailer (5-0)
• Authorized use of $70,000 DMH grant to hire co-response clinician (5-0)
• Authorized negotiations with Halifax and Plympton for inter-municipal clinician agreement (5-0)
• Appointed William Horrocks as interim building inspector (5-0)
• Appointed Ann Marie Stasinos as public health nurse (5-0)

General

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on real estate exemption and chapter land applications. The meeting includes an executive session and a public hearing regarding the use classification of property for tax purposes.

• Review and decision on real estate exemption applications
• Review and decision on chapter land applications
• Public hearing for use classification of property for tax purposes

General

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review bills for payment, October meeting minutes, and the November motor vehicle abatement report. A public classification hearing review with Maureen Clarke is scheduled, followed by an executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications.

• Review bills for payment
• Review November motor vehicle abatement report
• Review October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Maureen Clarke to review classification public hearing with Board members
• Move into executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications

The Board of Assessors reviewed bills, signed October minutes, and approved the November abatement report. They recommended against all four classification options—open space discount, residential exemption, small business commercial exemption, and splitting the tax rate—to the Board of Selectmen. The executive session was postponed due to lack of an in-person quorum.

• Authorized department bills
• Signed October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed November abatement report
• Recommended no open space discount
• Recommended no residential exemption
• Recommended no small business commercial exemption
• Recommended no split tax rate
• Postponed executive session

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation. These discussions will take place in executive session.

• Collective bargaining strategy for International Association of Firefighters Local 2337
• Collective bargaining strategy for Kingston Patorlman’s Association Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 64
• Collective bargaining strategy for Kingston Superior Officers Association Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 64
• Collective bargaining strategy for Kingston Police Lieutenant’s Association Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 64
• Collective bargaining strategy for Kingston Town Employee Union – Labor and Clerical

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging will hold its regular meeting to review minutes, hear staff and chairman reports, and discuss volunteer needs. The board will also consider canceling the December 9 advisory board meeting and hear an update from the Age and Dementia working group.

• Volunteer opportunities including Meals on Wheels, Cafe help, computer skills, and Senior Tax Write Off
• Discussion and vote to cancel December 9, 2025 COA Advisory Board Meeting
• Age and Dementia working group and Livable Kingston action plan survey update
• Extra handicapped parking for special events
• Open secretary position for COA Advisory Board

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board voted to cancel its December 9, 2025 meeting, with the next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026. The board also accepted the October 14, 2025 secretary report. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included updates on programs, outreach, and transportation.

• Cancelled December 9, 2025 COA Advisory Board meeting (all in favor)
• Accepted Secretary Report from October 14, 2025 meeting (all in favor)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet on November 18, 2025, to discuss and vote on a septage rate increase to $0.07 per gallon effective January 1, 2026. The meeting will also review a draft memorandum of understanding between the Water, Sewer, and Highway Departments, receive updates on infrastructure projects, and discuss staffing and budget matters for FY 2027.

• Septage rate increase to $0.07/gallon effective 1/1/26
• Review of Draft MOU for Water, Sewer, and Highway Department coordination
• FY 2027 Budget discussion
• New operator position and staffing updates
• Joint meeting with Water Commission planned

The Sewer Commission reviewed and finalized changes to a draft MOU between the highway, water, and sewer departments, moving responsibilities to the highway department, changing manhole inspections to annual, and altering staffing requirements. The board also discussed cost-saving measures, staffing shortages, and budget adjustments, but no formal votes were taken on these items. Action items were assigned for follow-up, including sending the revised MOU to the water department and submitting HR requests for two new positions.

• Revised draft MOU with highway and water departments, moving responsibilities and changing inspection intervals to annual
• Action item: Send revised MOU to water department for review
• Action item: Submit HR requests for part-time admin and Grade 4 operator positions
• Action item: Respond to developer's inquiry on ER-use amounts and tie-in point within a week
• Action item: Compile revenue and rate data for FY25 close and FY26 review
• Action item: Confirm timing for December 9 joint water/sewer meeting
• Motion to adjust quarterly bill for overestimated consumption (approved)
• Motion to accept final commitments for real estate transactions (approved)

General

The Board of Water Commissioners will convene and immediately recess into executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation, with no return to open session. The meeting is procedural and contains no public action items.

• Executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills and minutes, consider a variance request for 94 Elm Street, and hold a hearing on Suji's Kitchen regarding non-payment of re-inspection fees. They will also discuss MDPH and CDC vaccine guidelines and non-profit event fees. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Variance request for 94 Elm Street by George Collins, Collins Engineering
• Hearing on Suji's Kitchen for non-payment of re-inspection fees
• Discussion of MDPH and CDC vaccine guidelines
• Discussion of non-profit event fees
• Review of bills from October 28, 2025

The Board approved a variance for 94 Elm Street allowing a sieve analysis instead of a percolation test due to wet soil conditions, with a water table separation reduction. They also approved a non-fee annual permit for school concession stands, a $10 three-month permit for youth organizations selling packaged goods, and adopted a policy to follow Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines. A hearing on Suji's Kitchen's unpaid reinspection fees was held without the owner present, and the matter was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved variance for 94 Elm Street (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 20, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved non-fee permit for school concession stands (3-0)
• Approved $10 permit for youth organizations selling packaged goods for 3 months (3-0)
• Adopted policy to follow MDPH guidelines (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct its regular meeting to review invoices, action items, enforcement cases, and public hearings related to wetlands and coastal resource regulations. The agenda includes continued permit applications, enforcement cases, and updates on grant applications and CPC submissions.

• Invoice review: Horsley Witten Group ($53G) for 20 Marion Drive peer review
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 19 Rocky Nook Road demolition
• Public hearing: 127 Wapping Road demolition and new single-family house construction
• Public hearing: 45 Rocky Nook Avenue deck addition within coastal wetland buffer
• Enforcement case: 44 Raboth Road continued from earlier date

The Commission approved a negative determination for the demolition of a single-family home at 19 Rocky Nook Avenue, subject to site stability conditions. Several other public hearings regarding property development and enforcement orders were continued to future dates to allow for further review and submission of additional documentation.

• Approved negative 3 determination for 19 Rocky Nook Avenue (5-0-0)
• Approved hiring Beals and Thomas for Baker Avenue peer review (5-0-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 45 Rocky Nook Avenue (5-0-0)
• Tabled 28 Raboth Road hearing to Dec 10 (5-0-0)
• Tabled 44 Raboth Road enforcement to Nov 26 (5-0-0)
• Tabled 20 Marion Drive enforcement to Dec 10 (5-0-0)
• Tabled 20 Marion Drive amendment hearing to Dec 10 (5-0-0)
• Tabled 127 Wapping Road hearing to Nov 20 (5-0-0)

Planning

The Planning Board will review a special permit request for a property conversion and a site plan modification for solar arrays. The board will also receive updates on the town's Housing Production and Hazard Mitigation plans.

• Public hearing for Osprey Realty Trust to convert second-floor office to residential at 6 Old Orchard Lane
• Site plan review for revised fence and solar arrays at 126 and 131-137 Ring Road
• Housing Production Plan Update presentation by Jason Desrosier
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Update presentation by Town Planner
• Discussion on letter of support for interconnected rail-trail/trail network funding

The Kingston Planning Board approved a special permit for Osprey Realty Trust to convert second-story office space to residential use, with conditions including ADA compliance and a dumpster pad. The board also approved minor fencing modifications to the Ring Road Solar Project and a decommissioning bond, subject to Town Counsel's approval. Additionally, the board approved a letter of support for Regional Rail Trail connectivity efforts.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (4-0-1, Barnett abstaining)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved special permit for Osprey Realty Trust to convert office space to residential use, with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved revised site plan for Ring Road Solar Project with fencing modifications (4-1, Gavigan opposed)
• Approved decommissioning agreement and bond language for Ring Road Solar Project, subject to Town Counsel's approval (unanimous)
• Approved draft letter of support for Regional Rail Trail connectivity efforts (unanimous)

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to review human resources updates and discuss potential adjustments to compensation. The board will also consider possible requests for bylaw amendments.

• Discussion of possible Bylaw amendment requests
• Discussion of possible Compensation Study adjustments
• Human Resources update from Director Tina Betti

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board met to review potential FY2027 bylaw amendments and discuss human resources updates, including interim measures for the vacant Building Commissioner position. The Board voted to delete the full-time Program Coordinator COA position from Schedule A. Additionally, the Board approved the meeting minutes from October 20, 2025, and adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

• Voted unanimously to delete the Program Coordinator COA (FT) (E) position from Schedule A for FY2027
• Approved the meeting minutes for October 20, 2025 (2-0, with 1 abstention)
• Voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a Comprehensive Permit application under MGL Chapter 40B from Cushman Farms, LLC to build 162 rental units in three apartment buildings on about 11 acres off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive. The board will also consider a small amendment to a 2019 permit for 4 North St. and vote on approving minutes from several prior meetings.

• Public hearing: Cushman Farms, LLC 40B comprehensive permit for 162 rental units, 3 buildings, off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive
• Amendment to permit issued 02/20/2019 for 4 North St. (Henry Gavin and Kate Santa Maria)
• Minutes approval for meetings on 03/19/25, 04/02/25, 05/07/25, 05/21/25, 06/04/25, 06/18/25, 08/06/25

The Zoning Board of Appeals continued the public hearing for the Cushman Farms LLC comprehensive permit (144 units, 264 parking spaces on 12.7 acres) to January 21, 2026. The board requested a more detailed traffic study and listed multiple action items for the applicant, including stormwater reports, fire access verification, and sewer/water documentation. Minutes from six prior meetings were approved; no final decision was made on the project.

• Continued Cushman Farms LLC hearing to January 21, 2026
• Requested more detailed traffic study (school-period counts, longer duration)
• Approved minutes from March 19, 2025
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2025
• Approved minutes from June 4, 2025
• Approved minutes from June 18, 2025
• Approved minutes from August 6, 2025

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on real estate exemption and chapter land applications. The meeting will also include a review of October 21, 2025 executive session minutes and an executive session.

• Review and decision on real estate exemption applications
• Review and decision on chapter land applications
• Review of October 21, 2025 executive meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and vote on several key items, including a ballot question to exempt bond funds for a partial roof replacement at Kingston Elementary School from Proposition 2½ limits. The board will also consider appointments to various positions, including a public health nurse, ADA coordinator, and election officers, as well as updates on departmental changes like the potential establishment of a Department of Public Works.

• Vote on Proposition 2½ exemption for Kingston Elementary School roof replacement bond
• Approval of 2 full-time police officers from Civil Service Local Register
• Approval of multiple one-day liquor licenses for 42nd Brew and WM Brewing Co
• Appointment of Public Health Nurse - A Stasinos
• Update on the status of establishing a Department of Public Works

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to continue the Town House's 4-day work week schedule, which had been on a trial basis through December 31, 2025. The board also approved several other items, including an Eagle Scout's shed project, one-day liquor licenses, police officer appointments, and various appointments and donations.

• Approved 4-day work week for Town House (4-1, Pike opposed)
• Approved Eagle Scout Josh Peck's shed at Kingston Intermediate School for KYSA (5-0)
• Approved one-day liquor licenses for 42nd Brew Co and WM Brewing Co (5-0)
• Authorized Police Chief to appoint two full-time police officers from Civil Service register (5-0)
• Accepted $50 donation to Council on Aging from John and Catherine Coco (5-0)
• Appointed Diane Fay, Susan Sherman, Christine Maiorano to Cultural Council (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Paul Armstrong as ADA Coordinator, appointed Patricia Tucker (5-0)
• Appointed election officers effective through August 2026 (5-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet on November 3, 2025, at 4:30 PM to discuss personnel-related issues in a closed executive session. No open-session business is listed on the agenda.

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss department bill schedules, a Mass DEP Consent Order, the FY27 budget, and an RFP for engineering services. The board will also recess into executive session to discuss an individual's reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health, or complaints against a public officer or employee, with no return to open session.

• Discussion of Mass DEP Consent Order
• FY27 Budget discussion
• Discussion regarding RFP for Engineering
• Approval of Department Bill Schedules

The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously to create and offer a three-year general engineering contract to Resilient CE, as well as a separate contract for OPM services for the new well project. The board also discussed the Mass DEP Consent Order, which is awaiting Town Counsel review and must be signed by November 6, and reviewed the FY27 budget, including a proposal to make the administrative assistant position full-time. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved creating and offering a 3-year general engineering contract to Resilient CE (3-0)
• Approved creating and offering a separate OPM contract to Resilient CE for the new well project (3-0)

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board is meeting to discuss attending a Special Town Meeting. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine items like meeting minutes and the next regular meeting date.

• Discussion: To Attend Special Town Meeting

General

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

• Attendance at Special Town Meeting

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss the FY27 budget and receive engineering updates on the Main Street Water Main and a new well project. The board will also review groundwater monitoring for Mastria Automotive Group.

• FY27 Budget discussion
• Main Street Water Main Project punchlist items for Summer St
• New well project update from Kleinfelder
• Third Quarter 2025 Groundwater Monitoring review for Mastria Automotive Group
• Request from CC Construction for water for hydroseeding and irrigation

The Board unanimously approved providing a hydrant meter to CC Construction for hydroseeding the sewer department leaching field project, despite concerns about unaccounted water and system disruption. The Board also approved the October 14 meeting minutes and tabled the FY27 budget discussion until a special meeting on November 3, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved hydrant meter use for CC Construction hydroseeding (3-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled FY27 budget discussion to November 3, 2025 special meeting
• Scheduled November 3, 2025 meeting for budget and executive session; canceled November 11 meeting for Veterans Day

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission is meeting to prepare for and attend the FY26 Special Town Meeting. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Attendance at FY26 Special Town Meeting at 7:00 PM
• Discussion regarding Colin Dahlen, 22 Main ST

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is holding a meeting with a single agenda item: to attend Special Town Meeting. No other business is listed. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed on the agenda.

• Attend Special Town Meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Kingston Intermediate School Auditorium. The agenda consists of attending a Special Town Meeting.

• Attend Special Town Meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with several town employee unions, including firefighter and police unions. The board will also consider approving or releasing minutes from prior executive sessions. The meeting is otherwise limited to these procedural items.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with International Association of Firefighters Local 2337
• Executive session for collective bargaining with Kingston Patrolman's Association FOP Lodge 64
• Executive session for collective bargaining with Kingston Superior Officers Association FOP Lodge 64
• Executive session for collective bargaining with Kingston Town Employee Union (Labor and Clerical)
• Approve and/or release executive session meeting minutes

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss routine financials, staffing updates, and a proposed septage rate increase. The meeting also covers updates on several infrastructure projects, including a manhole project on Country Club Way and a new site lot plan for Cushman Farm.

• Proposed septage rate increase
• 22 Main St. project update
• Country Club Way Manhole Project update
• Leaching field update
• Cushman Farm new site lot plan

The Sewer Commission voted unanimously to increase the septage rate to 7 cents starting in January 2026, with no rate increase needed for the annual town meeting article. The board discussed the 22 Main Street issue, favoring excavation over a camera inspection, and noted staffing and maintenance challenges. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved septage rate increase to 7 cents effective January 2026 (unanimous)
• Discussed 22 Main Street issue, preferring excavation over camera inspection (no formal vote)
• Noted no rate increase needed for annual town meeting article

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on real estate exemption applications. The meeting will also include a review of October 7, 2025 executive session minutes and an executive session.

• Review and decision on real estate exemption applications
• Review of October 7, 2025 executive meeting minutes

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and reviewed the minutes from October 7, 2025, which were signed. They reviewed and approved one exemption application. The meeting was closed with a motion passed 2-0-0.

• Approved October 7, 2025 executive session minutes
• Approved 1 exemption application (2-0)

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review office updates, bills, and meeting minutes from October 7, 2025. The board will also review motor vehicle and boat commitments as well as the October motor vehicle abatement report before moving into executive session.

• Review bills for payment
• Review October 7, 2025 open session meeting minutes
• Review Motor Vehicle & Boat commitments
• Review October motor vehicle abatement report
• Executive session to discuss exemption and abatement applications under MGL Chapter 59, Section 60

The Board of Assessors voted 2-0 to release $100,000 from overlay-to-overlay surplus, reviewed office updates including FY26 value projections and LA3 findings, and authorized department bills, tax commitments for motor vehicle and boat billings, and October motor vehicle abatements. The board also approved the October 7 meeting minutes and entered executive session.

• Released $100,000 from overlay-to-overlay surplus (2-0)
• Authorized department bills
• Approved Commitment 5 of Motor Vehicle 2025 billing
• Approved Commitment 1 & 2 of Boat 2026 billing
• Authorized October motor vehicle abatements
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Closed open session at 5:41 PM (2-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will convene on October 21, 2025, to conduct a dangerous dog hearing, approve a one-day liquor license for Stellwagen Beer Co, and hold a public hearing on the transfer of an alcohol license from Paisanos Restaurant Inc to Dukes River House. The meeting will also address surplus vehicle declarations, appointments, and updates on establishing a Department of Public Works.

• Dangerous Dog Hearing at 5:00 PM
• Approval of One Day Liquor License for Stellwagen Beer Co
• Public Hearing for transfer of alcohol license from Paisanos Restaurant Inc to Dukes River House at 6:00 PM
• Declaration of 1998 Ford L8501 Dump Truck as surplus
• Request for 1/2 year funded SGT within current FY26 budget

The Board of Selectmen approved several items, including authorizing the Police Chief to promote an additional full-time Sergeant effective January 1, 2026 (3-1-1), approving a one-day liquor license for Stellwagen Beer Co., and approving the transfer of an alcohol license from Paisano's Restaurant Inc to River House Hospitality LLC dba Duke's River House. The board also declared a 1998 Ford dump truck as surplus, approved a razor clam license for Bo Asci, appointed Grace Mattaliano as Library Technician, accepted a donation, and appointed Paula Fay to the Cultural Council. The dangerous dog hearing was not heard, and the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes were deferred.

• Authorized Police Chief to promote one additional full-time Sergeant effective January 1, 2026 (3-1-1)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Stellwagen Beer Co. for Nov 1, 2025 event at The Bog (5-0)
• Approved transfer of alcohol license #07953-RS-0568 from Paisano's Restaurant Inc to River House Hospitality LLC dba Duke's River House (5-0)
• Declared 1998 Ford L8501 dump truck as surplus and authorized auction (5-0)
• Approved razor clam license for Bo Asci for term Oct 22, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026, fee $300 (5-0)
• Appointed Grace Mattaliano to Library Technician position (5-0)
• Accepted $25 donation to Council on Aging from Elizabeth Smart (5-0)
• Appointed Paula Fay to Cultural Council through June 30, 2027 (4-1)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to conduct a hearing regarding 360 Country Club Way. The board will also review bills from October 6 and October 8 and accept minutes from the October 6 meeting.

• Hearing for 360 Country Club Way with Attorney Danehey and Fred Tonsberg, Jr.

The Kingston Board of Health reviewed bills, heard a discussion regarding a correction order for illegally dumped trash at 360 Country Club Way, and voted to grant a five-day grace period to remove the trash to waive further fines. The board also accepted the meeting minutes from October 6, 2025, and adjourned.

• Granted 5-day grace period to clean up trash at 360 Country Club Way to waive further fines (5-0-0)
• Accepted meeting minutes of October 6, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss appointing a new Public Health Nurse at an hourly rate of $34.10, which is above Step 3 of Grade 6 at Step 7. The board will also hear a human resources update from HR Director Tina Betti and discuss Bylaw amendment requests.

• Discuss salary of a new Public Health Nurse hire above Step 3 of Grade 6 at Step 7 ($34.10 hourly rate)
• Human Resources update from Tina Betti, Human Resources Director
• Discuss Bylaw amendment requests
• Review and approve meeting minutes for September 15, 2025

The Wage and Personnel Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on hiring a new Public Health Nurse at Grade 6, Step 7, with an hourly rate of $34.10. The board also discussed ongoing recruitment challenges for the position and agreed to meet later with the Health Agent to address them. Other updates included the IT stipend position not moving forward, a resignation in the Board of Selectmen's office, and a declined appointment for Building Commissioner. No other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended new Public Health Nurse at Grade 6, Step 7 ($34.10/hr) (unanimous)
• Postponed review of September 15, 2025 minutes to next meeting
• Tentatively rescheduled November 17 meeting to November 10, subject to availability

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a request for a small amendment to a previously issued permit. The board will also review meeting minutes from March through August 2025.

• 4 North Street: Small amendment to permit issued 2/20/19 (Kate Santa Maria)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss engineering updates, a new well project, and a Mass DEP Water Audit Grant. The board will also review water meter program options, an abatement request for 40 Standish Ave West, and appointments regarding 113 Wapping Rd and Cushman Farms Development.

• Appointments with Glenn Priolo for 113 Wapping Rd, Rick Lincoln for Cushman Farms Development, and Kristen Berger for engineering updates
• Discussion and comparison of meter programs from Mass Installation Inc, Stiles & Co (Badger), and Core & Main (Sensus)
• Abatement request for 40 Standish Ave West due to a busted pipe behind a wall
• Updates on the Main Street Water Main Project punch list and new well project with Kleinfelder
• Discussion of a potential cell tower lease with Verizon on the Elm St Tank

The Board of Water Commissioners accepted a land donation from the May Family Trust (3-0), authorized the superintendent to sign a Verizon site access form for the Elm St tank (3-0), and approved a pilot program with Mass Installation Inc. for water meters (3-0). They also approved an abatement for 40 Standish Ave West, charging water at the lowest tier rate (3-0). No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but deferred pending more information.

• Accepted May Family Trust land donation at 37 Clearing Farm Rd (3-0)
• Authorized superintendent to sign Verizon site access form for Elm St tank (3-0)
• Approved pilot program with Mass Installation Inc. for water meters (3-0)
• Approved abatement for 40 Standish Ave West, charging lowest tier rate (3-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9 and September 23, 2025 (3-0)

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board is meeting to discuss an update on the Age and Dementia Working Group and Livable Kingston Action Plan survey, and to consider appointing Pauline Dodd as a regular board member. The board will also discuss office hours, email, and an open secretary position, along with staff reports and old business on extra handicapped parking for special events.

• Age and Dementia Working Group and Livable Kingston Action Plan Survey Update
• Pauline Dodd Appointment as Regular Member of the COA Advisory Board
• Discussion on COA Advisory Board Office Hours and Email
• Open Secretary Position for COA Advisory Board
• Extra Handicapped Parking for Special Events

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board voted to place its scheduled office hours on hold indefinitely, opting to handle public inquiries via email and through direct contact with COA staff. The board also formally welcomed a new voting member and reviewed updates on the Age and Dementia Friendly Working Group survey.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Placed COA Advisory Board office hours on hold
• Welcomed Pauline Dodd as a new voting board member
• Adjourned meeting at 12:00 p.m.

General

The Finance Committee will meet to review articles for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025. The committee is also seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on the Finance, Capital Planning, and Community Preservation committees.

• Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Vacancies on Finance Committee
• Vacancies on Capital Planning Committee
• Vacancies on Community Preservation Committee

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission is meeting to decide on several requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent, including home additions, tree removal, and a septic system upgrade. They will also address enforcement matters and sign documents for prior votes.

• 17 Nobadeer Circle: proposed addition to single-family house
• 3 Prospect Street: proposed addition to single-family house
• 28 Raboth Road: removal of hazard trees and treatment of invasive plants
• 49 Old Mill Road: addition, porch, septic system upgrade, driveway modification in buffer zone
• 20 Marion Drive (1 Royson Drive): amendment to Orders of Conditions

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved Negative 3 Determinations of Applicability for additions at 17 Nobadeer Circle and 3 Prospect Street, both with conditions. It continued hearings on 28 Raboth Road, 1 Royson Drive, and 49 Old Mill Road to October 22, 2025, and discussed enforcement issues at 20 Marion Drive and 8 Smelt Pond Road.

• Approved Negative 3 DOA for 17 Nobadeer Circle addition (4-0)
• Approved Negative 3 DOA for 3 Prospect Street addition with conditions (4-0)
• Continued 28 Raboth Road RDA to October 22, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued 1 Royson Drive hearing to October 22, 2025 (4-0)
• Closed hearing and approved 49 Old Mill Road NOI with conditions (4-0)
• Continued 20 Marion Drive enforcement to October 22, 2025 (4-0)
• Required 8 Smelt Pond Road owner to file RDA by first meeting in December

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet for a joint session with the Board of Selectmen. The meeting is scheduled to move immediately into executive session and will not return to open session.

• Joint meeting with Board of Selectmen to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will convene and immediately recess into executive session for a joint meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals. The purpose is to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation, where open discussion could harm the public body's position. The board will also consider approving or releasing prior executive session minutes. No other substantive business is listed.

• Joint executive session with Zoning Board of Appeals on litigation or collective bargaining strategy
• Approval and/or release of executive session meeting minutes

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will convene to discuss operational updates, including final-phase expansion cost estimates, leaching field updates, and a financial review of debt, revenue, and the operating budget. The meeting will also cover property-specific issues such as a broken pipe at 40 Standish Ave and corrections for 22 Main St.

• Sewer system final phase expansion cost estimates
• Update from CDM on leaching fields
• Financial Update: Debt/Revenue and Operating Budget
• Broken pipe repair at 40 Standish Ave
• Update/Correction Notice for 22 Main St

The Sewer Commission discussed updates on the Cushman Farms site plan, which was reduced from 160 to 144 units, preserving 150 feet of woods, and featuring two four-story buildings. They also considered a potential sewer connection for Town and Country Park, estimating a $6 million project cost, and addressed a broken pipe on 40 Standish Ave West, proposing a $743.50 adjustment. The Marion Drive pump station, which had maintenance issues, is now operational with two fully functional pumps. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action approved was a motion to support an order to correct violations at 22 Main Street.

• Approved motion to support order to correct violations at 22 Main Street (seconded and approved)
• Discussed Cushman Farms site plan reduced to 144 units, preserving 150 feet of woods
• Considered Town and Country Park sewer connection, estimated $6 million project cost
• Proposed $743.50 adjustment for broken pipe on 40 Standish Ave West
• Noted Marion Drive pump station now operational with two fully functional pumps

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider setting a special town election date and ballot wording for a debt exclusion. The board is also reviewing and voting on articles for a Special Town Meeting warrant.

• Request to set Special Town Election date and ballot wording for Debt Exclusion
• Review and vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Approval to appoint two full-time police officers from Civil Service Local Register
• Request to continue winter maintenance on Lantern Lane
• Update on establishing a Department of Public Works

The Board of Selectmen appointed Jennifer Krowchun to fill a vacancy on the Kingston School Committee until the 2026 Spring Town Election. They also approved a special town election for November 15, 2025, to vote on a debt exclusion for a partial roof replacement at the Kingston Elementary School, contingent on the article passing at Town Meeting. The board approved several other actions, including winter maintenance on Lantern Lane, background checks for new department heads, and police officer appointments.

• Appointed Jennifer Krowchun to Kingston School Committee (9-0)
• Approved winter maintenance on Lantern Lane for 2025/2026 (5-0)
• Adopted practice of police background checks for new department heads (5-0)
• Authorized Police Chief to appoint two full-time police officers (5-0)
• Authorized request for civil service list for two additional officers (5-0)
• Set Special Town Election for November 15, 2025, for debt exclusion (5-0)
• Added $32,000 article for Harbormaster boat engine to Special Town Meeting Warrant (5-0)
• Approved $8,000 financial assistance from Thomas Prince Fund (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to receive an office update, review bills for payment, and approve meeting minutes. They will also enter executive session to discuss exemption and abatement applications, which are not public record.

• Office update by Maureen Clarke
• Review bills for payment
• Review open session meeting minutes
• Executive session for exemption/abatement applications (MGL Ch. 59, Sec. 60)

The Board of Assessors met on October 7, 2025, and reviewed annual growth projections, the LA3 sales report, and the overlay balance. They discussed releasing $100,000 in overlay funds for revaluation, but the formal vote was deferred to the next meeting on October 21, 2025. Department bills were approved, and the September 23, 2025 minutes were signed. The board then closed the open session and entered executive session.

• Reviewed annual growth projections and LA3 sales report
• Discussed releasing $100,000 in overlay funds for revaluation (vote deferred to Oct 21)
• Approved department bills
• Signed September 23, 2025 open session minutes
• Closed open session and entered executive session (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on real estate exemption applications. The board will also review minutes from a previous executive session.

• Decision on real estate exemption applications
• Review of executive session meeting minutes

The Board of Assessors reviewed and approved eight exemption applications during their executive session. Additionally, the board reviewed and signed the minutes from the September 23, 2025, meeting.

• Approved eight exemption applications (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Signed September 23, 2025, meeting minutes
• Closed executive session (3-0-0)

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills and minutes, consider a variance request for 31 Charles Drive, and receive a health agent report. A public hearing is scheduled for 5:30 pm on proposed regulations prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of kratom and related products.

• Public hearing at 5:30 pm on regulations prohibiting kratom manufacturing, sale, and distribution
• Variance request for 31 Charles Drive
• Review of bills from September 17 and October 1, 2025
• Acceptance of meeting minutes from September 15, 2025

The Kingston Board of Health held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to approve a new regulation prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of Kratom, Kratom products, and Kratom synthetics. The Board also approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and granted an irrigation well variance for 31 Charles Drive by 5-0 votes.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Granted irrigation well variance at 31 Charles Drive (5-0-0)
• Closed the public hearing on Kratom regulations (5-0-0)
• Approved the regulation prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of Kratom, Kratom products, and Kratom synthetics (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific zoning cases, hearings, or decisions are listed for discussion.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct strategy sessions regarding negotiations or collective bargaining with non-union personnel. The board will not return to open session following the executive session.

• Strategy sessions for negotiations with non-union personnel
• Approval and/or release of executive session meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to sign enforcement orders and invoices, act on camp-out requests, and review three applications for fencing, tree removal, and wetland-adjacent home construction. A public hearing will also consider a single-family home proposal near a bordering vegetated wetland.

• Enforcement Orders for 164 Pembroke Street
• Ring Road Solar deer fencing request (126, 131, & 137 Ring Road)
• 28 Raboth Road hazard tree removal and invasive plant treatment
• Baker Avenue single-family home construction within 100-foot wetland buffer
• 44 Raboth Road enforcement review

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved a Negative 5 Determination of Applicability for Ring Road Solar's proposed deer fencing around its bog solar complex, determining the work is exempt under state and local wetlands regulations. The commission also approved a Boy Scout Troop 49 camp-out at Hathaway Preserve, continued two requests, and set a 30-day deadline with fines for an enforcement case at 44 Raboth Road.

• Approved Ring Road Solar deer fencing RDA, Negative 5 DOA (6-1)
• Approved Troop 49 camp-out at Hathaway Preserve (7-0)
• Continued 28 Raboth Road RDA to October 8, 2025 (7-0)
• Continued Baker Avenue NOI to October 22, 2025 (7-0)
• Set 30-day deadline for 44 Raboth Road owner, fines of $300/day if not met (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on real estate exemption applications during an executive session. The meeting is procedural and includes a review of prior executive session minutes.

• Review and decision on real estate exemption applications

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and approved all 12 exemption applications reviewed, with Dunn and Stevens voting in favor and Harlow abstaining. The board also discussed exemption approval requirements and MAAO's circuit breaker legislation. The meeting was closed with a unanimous vote.

• Approved 12 exemption applications (2-0-1, Harlow abstaining)
• Closed executive session (3-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss engineering updates for the Main Street Water Main Project and a new well project. The board will also hear a presentation on meter systems and receive updates on lead and copper testing.

• Presentation on meter systems by Paul Gunning of Core & Main
• Main Street Water Main Project: Pay req# 8 for CC Construction and change order #4
• New well project update from Kleinfelder
• Update on lead and copper testing process
• Submission of department articles for the Fall Town Meeting

The Board of Water Commissioners received a presentation from Core & Main regarding Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology, including potential pilot programs and system benefits. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025, meeting and received updates on the Main Street water main project and lead and copper testing.

• Approved minutes of August 26, 2025 (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss forming a Veterans District with the Town of Duxbury and receive an update on establishing a Department of Public Works. The board will also consider several personnel appointments and a resident request regarding winter maintenance.

• Consideration of forming a Veterans District with the Town of Duxbury
• Update on the status of establishing a Department of Public Works
• Request by residents to continue winter maintenance on Post Court
• Appointment of Assistant Conservation Agent
• Appointment of Teen and Emerging Technology Librarian

The Kingston Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to establish a joint veterans district with the Town of Duxbury overseen by Veterans Agent Sara Lansing. The board also authorized continuing winter plowing on Post Court contingent on liability terms for a fence, appointed three individuals to town positions, closed the October 28, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant, and recognized retiring police canine Vili alongside Sergeant Michael LaNatra.

• Authorized continuing winter plowing on Post Court contingent on a liability waiver for the fence (5-0)
• Appointed Georgianna Minenna as Assistant Conservation Agent starting November 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Parker Yarasitis as Teen and Emerging Technology Librarian starting October 6, 2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Pauline Dodd as a regular member of the Council on Aging Advisory Board through June 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Closed the October 28, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant (5-0)
• Approved the formation of a Veterans District with the Town of Duxbury (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:20 PM (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will hold an open session meeting to review bills for payment, open session meeting minutes, and the September abatement report. The board will also enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications under state law.

• Review bills for payment
• Review open session meeting minutes
• September abatement report
• Executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications

The Board of Assessors reviewed and authorized department bills, and approved the September 9, 2025 open session minutes. The September abatement report review was delayed due to technical reporting issues. The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications.

• Authorized department bills (3-0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 open session minutes (3-0)
• Delayed September abatement report review due to technical issues
• Moved to executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications (3-0)

General

The Finance Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Kingston School Committee and Board of Selectmen. The body will discuss initial budget expectations for FY2027 and the timeline for the Annual Town Meeting.

• Initial FY2027 budget expectation discussions
• Discussion regarding a possible override
• Annual Town Meeting timeline

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a joint meeting with the Kingston School Committee and Finance Committee. The group will discuss initial budget expectations, a possible override, and the Annual Town Meeting timeline.

• Initial Budget Expectation Discussions
• Discussion regarding possible override
• Annual Town Meeting timeline

The Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and School Committee held a joint meeting to review a five-year financial forecast. The board discussed the potential need for a Proposition 2½ override to address structural deficits caused by expiring state and federal aid. No formal votes were taken regarding budget policy or bylaws, though members agreed to continue refining estimates and monitoring projections.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two special permit requests. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss ongoing litigation.

• Public hearing for Paul W. Baker at 54 Shore Drive regarding a home addition to a non-conforming dwelling
• Public hearing for Congregation of the Sisters of Divine Providence at 363 Bishops Highway to convert a former convent into an inpatient Alcohol and Drug Treatment and Residential Rehabilitation Facility
• Executive session regarding Riverview Properties LLC v. ZBA litigation

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals approved two special permits. A garage addition at 54 Shore Drive was approved 4-1, and a conversion of a former convent at 363 Bishop Highway into a 60-bed inpatient treatment facility was approved 4-0. The board also noted action items to confirm water quality certificates and obtain a town planner letter.

• Approved special permit for garage addition at 54 Shore Drive (4-1)
• Approved special permit for inpatient treatment facility at 363 Bishop Highway (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a meeting on September 16, 2025, at the Town House. The board plans to recess into executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding a proposed waste transfer facility at 48 Marion Drive and a case involving High Pines Corporation. Votes may be taken following the executive session.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Jack Walsh and Kingston Environmental, LLC v. Kingston ZBA, Land Court C.A. No. 25 MISC 000438 regarding a proposed waste transfer facility at 48 Marion Drive
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding High Pines Corporation vs. Town of Kingston
• Approval and/or release of executive session meeting minutes

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss the completion of the sewer system and receive updates on specific properties. The board will also review financial reports regarding debt, revenue, and the operating budget.

• Cushman Farms 40B Project at Cushman Drive appointments
• Sewer system completion status
• Updates for 200 Main St and 22 Main St
• Financial update on debt, revenue, and operating budget
• Discussion of potential Town Meeting articles

The Sewer Commissioners discussed staffing needs and infrastructure projects during their September 16 meeting. The board moved to propose adding a full-time wastewater treatment plant operator and a part-time clerical assistant at the upcoming town meeting. No formal votes were taken, as the meeting focused on administrative planning and project updates.

• Rescheduled Cushman Farms discussion to September 30
• Proposed new full-time operator position for town meeting
• Proposed new part-time clerical assistant position for town meeting

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will convene to vote on entering executive session to discuss potential enforcement and litigation related to Mass DEP water withdrawal permits. The board does not plan to return to open session after the executive discussion.

• Vote to enter executive session for discussion of potential enforcement and litigation regarding Mass DEP water withdrawal permits
• Meeting held at Water Dept Office, 22 Elm St, Michael J. MacPherson Meeting Room and via Zoom

Wage & Personnel

The Board will discuss the salary for a new Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer and a proposed IT Desktop Support/Software Trainer stipend. Members will also review bylaw amendment requests for FY2027.

• Salary discussion for Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer at Step 8 of Grade 11
• Discussion of a new IT Desktop Support/Software Trainer stipend position
• Review of draft memorandum for FY2027 Bylaw amendment request deadlines
• Discussion of Bylaw amendment requests

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes and a memorandum regarding FY2027 Bylaw amendment request deadlines. However, the Board voted down a proposal to hire a new Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer at Grade 11, Step 8 ($110,085) and also voted down a requested IT Desktop Support/Software Trainer stipend position for the Fall Town Meeting.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum regarding FY2027 Bylaw amendment request deadlines (unanimous)
• Motion to approve Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer hire at Grade 11, Step 8 failed (1-1, Derek Billnitzer yes, James Soule no)
• Motion to approve IT Desktop Support/Software Trainer stipend position failed (0-2, unanimous no)

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills, meeting minutes, and variance requests for 227 Country Club Way. The board will hold hearings regarding unpaid fees and violations for Quick Mart at 78 Summer Street, Suji's Kitchen, Hilltop Athletic Association, Republic Services, and 360 Country Club Way. Additionally, the board will discuss tobacco retail permit limits, tobacco regulations, and a draft regarding Kratom.

• Variance request for 227 Country Club Way by River Hawk Environmental
• Hearing for Quick Mart at 78 Summer Street regarding unpaid reinspection fees and tobacco fines
• Hearing for Suji's Kitchen regarding unpaid reinspection fees
• Hearing for Hilltop Athletic Association regarding unpaid reinspection fee
• Hearing for Republic Services regarding a 4th violation of non-compliance

The Kingston Board of Health approved meeting minutes, absolved the Hilltop Athletic Association of a reinspection fee, and granted an irrigation well variance for 227 Country Club Way. The board ordered 360 Country Club Way to remove trash within 10 days or face weekly fines, conditionally terminated Republic Services' permit pending future compliance, and amended tobacco regulation verbiage.

• Accepted meeting minutes as amended for August 18 and September 8, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Absolved Hilltop Athletic Association from their unpaid reinspection fee (4-0-0)
• Accepted Variance Request #26-082VA for 227 Country Club Way to allow an irrigation well within 110 feet of the septic system (4-0-0)
• Ordered 360 Country Club Way to remove trash within 10 days, with a $150 weekly fine if non-compliant (4-0-0)
• Amended motion to terminate Republic Services' permit, suspended as long as they remain in timely compliance with no further violations for 1 year (5-0-0)
• Amended verbiage of section S: Violations (1)(c) of the tobacco regulations to remove “or more violations” (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with action items, enforcement matters, and public hearings. They will consider determinations of applicability for tree and invasive plant work at 28 Raboth Road and a house addition at 17 Nobadeer Circle, and hold hearings on amendments to orders at 20 Marion Drive and a Notice of Intent at 49 Old Mill Road. The meeting also includes signing enforcement orders, reviewing minutes, and receiving updates on grants and local restoration projects.

• Signing enforcement orders for 164 Pembroke Street and 176 Main Street
• 28 Raboth Road: Request for Determination of Applicability for hazard tree removal and invasive plant treatment
• 17 Nobadeer Circle: Request for Determination of Applicability for house addition (continued)
• 20 Marion Drive (1 Royson Drive): Public hearing on amendment to Orders of Conditions (continued)
• 49 Old Mill Road: Notice of Intent for addition, porch, septic upgrade, and driveway modification in buffer zone

The Kingston Conservation Commission continued several matters, including a request for determination of applicability at 28 Raboth Road, a notice of intent at 49 Old Mill Road, and a request at 17 Nobadeer Circle, all to October 8, 2025. The commission also continued an enforcement case at 44 Raboth Road to September 24, 2025. No final permits were approved or denied at this meeting.

• Continued 28 Raboth Road RDA to Sept. 24 for revised filing (5-0)
• Continued 20 Marion Drive hearing to Oct. 8 (5-0)
• Continued 49 Old Mill Road NOI to Oct. 8 for revised plan (5-0)
• Continued 17 Nobadeer Circle RDA to Oct. 8 (5-0)
• Continued 44 Raboth Road enforcement to Sept. 24 (5-0-1)
• Approved Aug. 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Signed enforcement orders for 164 Pembroke St. and 176 Main St.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to enter an executive session. The purpose is to discuss legal strategy regarding the case of High Pines Corporation vs. Town of Kingston.

• Executive session regarding High Pines Corporation vs. Town of Kingston litigation

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on real estate exemption applications. The meeting also includes a review of executive session meeting minutes.

• Review and decision on real estate exemption applications

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and reviewed 19 exemption applications, approving 17 and denying 2. The board also reviewed and signed the August 12, 2025 executive session minutes. The meeting was closed with a motion to adjourn executive session, which passed 2-0.

• Approved 17 exemption applications
• Denied 2 exemption applications
• Signed August 12, 2025 executive session minutes
• Closed executive session (2-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on September 9, 2025, to discuss and possibly vote on several items, including a cannabis social equity policy, winter plow rates for contracted drivers, and the appointment of an interim town administrator. The board will also consider requests for opioid settlement funds, a right of first refusal on an Elm Street property, and multiple one-day liquor licenses. Public comment is invited.

• Discussion and possible vote on Kingston Cannabis Social Equity Policy
• Request to set winter plow rates for contracted plow drivers
• Notice of owner's intent to sell and town's right of first refusal for Elm Street, Map 63, Lot 9
• Proposal to upgrade existing EV charging station to Level 2 32A dual-port EVSE chargers
• Consideration of approval of multiple one-day liquor licenses for Forty Second Brew and Bartending Service of New England

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to assign the town's right of first refusal for the Elm Street property (Map 63, Lot 19) to the Wildlands Trust, allowing the Trust to acquire the land. The Board also approved several other items, including adopting a Cannabis Social Equity Policy, earmarking opioid settlement funds for a police Family Services Unit, and approving winter plow rates. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Assigned right of first refusal for Elm Street property to Wildlands Trust (4-1)
• Approved two 'No Parking Between Signs' at 222 Main Street crosswalk (5-0)
• Adopted Cannabis Social Equity Policy (4-0-1)
• Earmarked opioid settlement funds for Police Family Services Unit (5-0)
• Approved winter plow rates and $1,000 insurance bonus (5-0)
• Approved EV charging station upgrade contract with EVSE Solutions (4-1)
• Approved three one-day liquor licenses (5-0)
• Executed Interim Town Administrator contract with George Samia (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Town House. The board will recess to an executive session to conduct strategy sessions and contract negotiations regarding non-union personnel, specifically the Town Administrator, before returning to open session to approve or release executive session meeting minutes.

• Executive session for strategy and contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator)
• Approval and/or release of executive session meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss interim certification reporting and Gateway signing authority. The board will also review bills for payment and the August abatement report.

• Interim certification reporting update
• Review of Gateway signing authority
• August abatement report
• Executive session to discuss exemption and abatement applications

The Board of Assessors voted 2-0 to authorize Maureen Clarke to electronically sign documents in the Gateway application for the Department of Revenue. They also reviewed and authorized department bills, including a mapping services estimate and a data collection contract. The August abatement report and August 12 meeting minutes were reviewed and signed. The meeting closed with a motion to enter executive session.

• Authorized Maureen Clarke to electronically sign Gateway documents (2-0)
• Authorized department bills including mapping services estimate and data collection contract (2-0)
• Reviewed and signed August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reviewed and signed August abatement report
• Closed open session to enter executive session (2-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will receive engineering updates on the Main Street Water Main and a new well project. The board will also review plans for 113 Wapping Rd and receive a status update on a land donation from the May Family.

• Main Street Water Main project update
• New well project update via Kleinfelder
• Review of plans for 113 Wapping Rd (Priolo Wapping Realty)
• Status update on land donation from May Family
• Discussion of Badger water meters with Chris McLean of Stiles Co.

The Board of Water Commissioners approved minutes from two previous meetings. The board also received presentations regarding new water meter technology and project updates for the Main Street water main and the new well project.

• Approved minutes of July 31, 2025 and August 12, 2025 (2-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates on the Age and Dementia Working Group and the Livable Kingston Action Plan Survey. The board will also consider a request for Pauline Dodd to join the advisory board.

• Possible vote on Pauline Dodd joining the COA Advisory Board
• Discussion on handicapped parking for special events
• Update on Age and Dementia Working Group and Livable Kingston Action Plan Survey
• Opening for Secretary on COA Advisory Board

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board voted to recommend Pauline Dodd as a new voting member, a request that will now be sent to the Board of Selectmen for final approval. The Board also approved the August 12 meeting minutes and tabled the discussion regarding the search for a permanent secretary and the continuation of advisory board office hours.

• Approved August 12 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Pauline Dodd as a voting board member (5-0)
• Tabled search for a board secretary (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on advisory board office hours (5-0)

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Room 200 of Town House, 26 Evergreen St., with remote participation available. The board will discuss reorganization and review a site plan for renovating 363 Bishops Highway into an inpatient rehabilitation facility with additional parking. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Site Plan Review for 363 Bishops Highway (inpatient rehab facility renovation with parking)
• Approval of March 10, June 9, July 1, and August 25, 2025 meeting minutes

General

The Board of Health will discuss draft regulations to ban the manufacture, sale, and distribution of Kratom and Kratom products. The board also intends to schedule a public hearing.

• Review of draft regulations banning manufacture, sale and distribution of Kratom and Kratom products
• Scheduling of a Public Hearing

The Kingston Board of Health voted 5-0 to accept draft regulations for Kratom and Kratom products, including amendments discussed during the meeting. The regulations set fines and permit suspensions for violations and will take effect 10 days after adoption. A public hearing is scheduled for October 6, 2025.

• Adopted Kratom regulations with amendments (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for October 6, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a request to use the Finance Committee Reserve Fund for an unexpected expense.

• Request to use the Finance Committee Reserve Fund for unexpected expense

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear continuances for two wetland-adjacent projects, discuss a Right of First Refusal on Elm Street, and review enforcement cases at 176 Main Street, 39 Winthrop Street, and 164 Pembroke Street. The meeting also includes updates on the Blackwater Memorial Forest restoration and public hearings on two single-family home proposals near wetlands.

• Ring Road Solar withdrawal of amendment request for security fencing with wildlife passage
• 17 Nobadeer Circle: continuance requested for single-family addition near vernal pool
• Right of First Refusal discussion for Map 69, Lot 19 on Elm Street
• Enforcement cases at 176 Main Street, 39 Winthrop Street, and 164 Pembroke Street
• Blackwater Memorial Forest Restoration Update

The Kingston Conservation Commission voted 4-0-1 to issue an enforcement order prohibiting the application of nitrogen, phosphate, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and other contaminants on the entire lawn at 164 Pembroke Street, following concerns about runoff into a vernal pool. The Commission also recommended that the Board of Selectmen exercise the town's Right of First Refusal on a Chapter 61 property on Elm Street and transfer it to Wildlands Trust, Inc. (5-0). Several public hearing items were continued to September 2025, and enforcement orders were approved for restoration work at 176 Main Street.

• Approved enforcement order banning lawn chemicals at 164 Pembroke St (4-0-1)
• Recommended Board of Selectmen exercise Right of First Refusal and transfer to Wildlands Trust (5-0)
• Continued Baker Ave NOI hearing to Sept 24, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued 49 Old Mill Road NOI hearing to Sept 10, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved enforcement order for restoration at 176 Main St, with $300/day fines if not completed by Nov 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting on August 26, 2025, primarily to recess into executive session for strategy sessions and contract negotiations with non-union personnel. The board will also consider approving or releasing executive session minutes. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items, with the next regular meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025.

• Executive session for non-union personnel negotiations
• Consideration of approving or releasing executive session minutes
• Next regular meeting set for September 9, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and possibly vote on a cannabis social equity policy, review the 2025 Complete Streets Plan update, and consider several appointments and licenses. They will also review the Town Administrator job description and discuss establishing a screening committee.

• Discussion and possible vote on Kingston Cannabis Social Equity Policy
• Complete Streets Plan 2025 Update
• Proposal to upgrade existing EV charging station to Level 2 32A dual-port chargers
• Consideration of one-day liquor licenses for Librewery event on September 14 at Kingston Public Library
• Request from MacFarlane Farms Development to place stone marking neighborhood entrance on town property

The Board of Selectmen approved the updated Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, accepted a police donation, approved one-day liquor licenses for the Librewery event, and approved a stone marker for MacFarlane Farms. The EV charging station upgrade proposal was tabled for a future meeting, and the Cannabis Social Equity Policy discussion was also tabled until a full board was present.

• Approved updated Complete Streets Prioritization Plan (3-0)
• Accepted police donation of AED and NaloxBoxes from DA (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor licenses for Librewery event (3-0)
• Approved stone marker at MacFarlane Farms entrance (3-0)
• Tabled EV charging station upgrade proposal
• Tabled Cannabis Social Equity Policy discussion
• Approved Town Administrator job description as amended (4-0)
• Created Town Administrator Screening Working Group (4-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to receive updates from the superintendent and review the operating budget, debt, expenses, and revenue. They will also discuss sewer connection updates for properties at 22 Main St and 200 Main St, and a change of use at 114R Main St. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• 114R Main St – change of use
• 22 Main St – sewer connection(s) update
• 200 Main St – sewer connection update
• Financial update (operating budget, debt, expenses, revenue)

The Sewer Commission approved assessing 14 ERUs at $24,000 each with 2% interest over 20 years for the proposed laundromat at 22 Main Street, and directed the superintendent to excavate and inspect the sewer line at that property for compliance. The board also agreed to review property and water records to determine appropriate ERUs and to prepare a draft document based on a Board of Health template for the next meeting.

• Approved 14 ERUs at $24,000 each, 2% interest over 20 years for 22 Main Street laundromat
• Directed superintendent to excavate and inspect sewer line at 22 Main Street
• Agreed to review property card and water usage records for 22 Main Street
• Agreed to prepare draft document based on Board of Health template for next meeting

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss a parcel land donation from Dan May and receive engineering updates from Resilient CE regarding the Main Street water main project and the new well project with Kleinfelder. The agenda also includes departmental updates from the Water Superintendent on quarterly billing, backflow inspections, and office closures.

• Appointment with Dan May regarding the donation of a parcel of land
• Appointment with Kristen Berger of Resilient CE for engineering updates on the Main Street water main project and new well project with Kleinfelder
• Water Superintendent update regarding quarterly bills, backflow inspections by Weston & Sampson, and office closure on August 28, 2025, for a Mass Waterworks conference

The Board of Water Commissioners voted to accept a parcel of land donated by the May Family Trust, pending review by Town Counsel and approval from the Board of Selectmen. The Board also discussed ongoing water main project updates, upcoming Mass DEP enforcement meetings, and departmental operational updates.

• Accepted land donation from May Family Trust (3-0-0)
• Corrected July 22, 2025 meeting minutes vote to (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will discuss an Approval Not Required plan to convey a 2.076-acre parcel from 200 Main Street to 198 Main Street, and consider a zoning article for Town Meeting that would require accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to remain legally tied to the principal dwelling. The board will also reorganize and approve minutes from March 10, 2025.

• Approval Not Required Plan for 198 and 200 Main Street (Map 46, Lots 39 and 40), parcel conveyance prepared by Robert S. Finney PLS
• Zoning article discussion on ADU legal ownership, requiring ADUs not be legally separated or conveyed apart from the principal dwelling
• Board reorganization
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2025

The Kingston Planning Board endorsed an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 198 and 200 Main Street, allowing a 2.076-acre parcel to be conveyed from 200 to 198 Main Street, with both lots remaining conforming. The board also voted to move forward with a public hearing on a zoning bylaw change to prevent accessory dwelling units (ADUs) from being legally separated from the principal dwelling, in response to state guidance. No minutes were approved due to lack of voting members.

• Endorsed ANR plan for 198-200 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved motion to hold public hearing on ADU zoning bylaw change (4-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to receive updates from the superintendent and review financials, septage hauler rates, and new development capacity timelines. The meeting includes discussions on property tie-ins, leaching field updates, and staff bonuses, with public attendance possible in-person or via Zoom.

• $84.09 Real Estate Transaction
• Septage Hauler rates
• 14 Blair Drive - ADU tie-in to new independent service line
• New development capacity timeline for initial ERU payment
• Country Club Way - Manholes

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet on August 19, 2025, to vote on entering an executive session. The purpose of the closed session is to discuss potential enforcement and litigation regarding DEP water withdrawal permits. The board does not plan to return to open session after the discussion.

• Vote to enter into Executive Session regarding DEP water withdrawal permits enforcement and litigation

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to review the draft FY2026 Wage and Personnel Bylaw, which incorporates changes voted at Annual Town Meeting, and to discuss bylaw amendment requests for Fall Town Meeting. The board will also receive a human resources update, approve prior meeting minutes, and set the next meeting date.

• Review draft FY2026 Wage and Personnel Bylaw
• Discuss bylaw amendment requests for Fall Town Meeting
• Human resources update from Tina Betti
• Approve minutes from April 7 and April 23, 2025
• Set date/agenda for September 15, 2025 meeting

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board unanimously approved the FY2026 Wage and Personnel Bylaw as passed at town meeting, and reorganized with James Soule as Chairman and Lorraine Burgio as Vice Chairman. The board also discussed several HR updates, including recruitment efforts, the Town Administrator's resignation, and a proposed IT stipend position, which will be discussed further at the next meeting.

• Approved FY2026 Wage and Personnel Bylaw (unanimous)
• Appointed Lorraine Burgio as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed James Soule as Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved April 7 and April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (Burgio/Soule; Billnitzer abstained)

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to discuss Kratom with State Representative Kathy LaNatra and Chief Brian Homes. The board will also review bills, accept meeting minutes, hear a health agent report, and discuss garbage grinders and unpaid fines.

• Discussion on Kratom with State Representative Kathy LaNatra and Chief Brian Homes
• Review bills from July 31, 2025
• Acceptance of meeting minutes from July 21, 2025
• Discussion on garbage grinders with Dennis Randall writing a PSA
• Discussion on how to proceed with unpaid fines

The Board voted unanimously to draft regulations to control or prohibit the sale of Kratom and Kratom products, with a public hearing scheduled for September 29, 2025. The board also approved minutes, renewed its MAHB membership, and discussed enforcement actions on unpaid fines and property violations.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved drafting regulations for Kratom control/prohibition (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Kratom regulations for September 29, 2025
• Approved renewal of MAHB membership and payment of invoice (5-0)
• Scheduled hearing on unpaid tobacco violations for September 15, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on August 15, 2025, at 4:05 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes a call to order, a recess to executive session for strategy and contract negotiations with non-union personnel, and approval of executive session meeting minutes. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a routine meeting with announcements, a single action item to add a signer for the weekly warrant, and then recess to executive session for non-union contract negotiations. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Add additional signer for weekly warrant
• Executive session for strategy sessions on non-union personnel negotiations

The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to add Kimberley Emberg as an additional signer for the weekly warrant. The board then voted 3-0 to recess to executive session for strategy sessions on non-union personnel negotiations, with no return to open session. The meeting adjourned at 4:11 PM.

• Added Kimberley Emberg as additional signer for weekly warrant (3-0)
• Recessed to executive session for non-union personnel negotiations (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to review invoices, discuss property determinations, and evaluate public hearings regarding properties near wetlands. Agenda items include deck reconstruction at 3 Grandview Avenue, a house addition at 17 Nobadeer Circle, and an Elm Street property right of first refusal. A public hearing for 49 Old Mill Road will be continued to August 27, 2025.

• Invoice of $120.00 from Kingston Landscaping, LLC for mowing at Calista Farm
• Invoice of $685.00 from Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions for membership fees
• Request for Determination of Applicability for deck reconstruction at 3 Grandview Avenue
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a house addition at 17 Nobadeer Circle
• Discussion regarding Right of First Refusal for Map 69, Lot 19 on Elm Street

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for a deck reconstruction at 3 Grandview Avenue, with conditions prohibiting staging in resource areas and setting the house foundation as the limit of work. The commission continued the RDA for 17 Nobadeer Circle to August 27 for Board of Health review, issued Certificates of Compliance for 63 Smiths Lane, and continued discussions on a Right of First Refusal and an enforcement case.

• Issued Negative 3 Determination for 3 Grandview Avenue deck (6-0)
• Continued 17 Nobadeer Circle RDA to Aug 27 for Board of Health review (6-0)
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 63 Smiths Lane (6-0)
• Continued Right of First Refusal discussion for Elm Street property to Aug 27
• Continued enforcement discussion for 44 Raboth Road to Sep 10
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for 49 Old Mill Road to Aug 27 (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding the transfer of an alcohol license. The board will also consider new licensing requests for food and entertainment and one-day liquor licenses.

• Public Hearing: Transfer of Alcohol License from Rebel Burger Bar Inc dba Orta Trattoria to Pleasant Soakers LLC dba Orta Trattoria and Lounge
• Consideration of New Common Victualler, Entertainment, and Sunday Entertainment License for Pleasant Soakers LLC dba Orta Trattoria and Lounge
• Consideration of Multiple One Day Liquor License for Forty Second Brew Co

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved transferring the all-alcohol on-premise liquor license from Rebel Burger Bar Inc to Pleasant Soakers LLC for Orta Trattoria and Lounge at 114 Main Street. They also approved new common victualler, entertainment, and Sunday entertainment licenses for the same business, effective through December 31, 2025. Additionally, the board approved multiple one-day liquor licenses for Forty Second Brew Co for the South Coast Cruisers event at Kingston Collection on eight Saturdays from August 16 to October 4, 2025.

• Approved transfer of liquor license #04386-RS-0568 to Pleasant Soakers LLC (3-0)
• Approved common victualler, entertainment, and Sunday entertainment licenses for Pleasant Soakers LLC (3-0)
• Approved eight one-day liquor licenses for Forty Second Brew Co for South Coast Cruisers events (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to introduce a new board member, review bills and meeting minutes, and examine the July abatement report and motor vehicle commitment 4. The board also plans to enter into an executive session to discuss exemption and abatement applications.

• Review bills for payment
• Open session meeting minute review
• July abatement report
• 2025 motor vehicle commitment 4
• Executive session for exemption and abatement applications under MGL Chapter 59, Section 60

The Board of Assessors held a routine open session, welcoming new member Daniel J Harlow. They reviewed and authorized department bills, signed the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes, and approved the July abatement report and Motor Vehicle Commitment 4 of 2025, with Harlow abstaining from both signings. The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session.

• Authorized department bills
• Signed July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed July 2025 abatement report (Harlow abstained)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Commitment 4 of 2025 (Harlow abstained)
• Voted 3-0 to enter executive session

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from July 2025 and receive updates on departmental projects, including a new well project, Main Street water main work, and a Verizon proposal for the Elm Street tank. The board will also discuss a DEP letter regarding permits, corrective measures, and potential fines.

• Vote to approve minutes of July 8, 2025 and July 22, 2025
• New well project - Kleinfelder update
• Main Street Water Main Project update
• Verizon proposal to install equipment on the Elm St tank update
• Discussion on letter from DEP re: permit, corrective measures and fines

The Board of Water Commissioners approved meeting minutes from July 8 and July 22, 2025. The Board also voted to send a letter to the Planning Board regarding a redevelopment proposal at 363 Bishops Highway and approved a water bill abatement for 1 Chilton Ave.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-1)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-1)
• Approved letter to Planning Board regarding 363 Bishops Highway (3-0-0)
• Approved abatement for 1 Chilton Ave at lowest tiered rate
• Adjourned meeting (2-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will discuss board policies, the Code of Conduct, and an update from the Age and Dementia Working Group. The board may vote on changing Deb Bruno's status from a non-voting associate member to a voting member.

• Possible vote on moving Deb Bruno to Voting Member of the Board
• Review of Kingston COA Code of Conduct
• Review of Kingston COA Advisory Board Policies and Procedures
• Age and Dementia Working Group update
• Planning for COA Advisory Board Office Hours in August

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board initially rejected a motion to recommend Deb Bruno's move from associate to voting member (2-3), but after reconsideration, a second motion passed unanimously. The recommendation will be sent to the Select Board for approval. The board also approved keeping August and September office hours, rescheduling the November 11 meeting due to Veterans Day, and accepted the July secretary report.

• Recommended Deb Bruno as voting member after reconsideration (unanimous)
• Approved office hours 10:30-11:30 a.m. last Thursday of August and September
• Rescheduled November 11, 2025 meeting to another Tuesday (likely Nov 18)
• Accepted Secretary Report from July 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to hold an executive session for the review and decision of real estate exemption applications. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Executive session to review and decide real estate exemption applications

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and approved all 112 property tax exemption applications across seven categories, including senior and CPA exemptions. No applications were denied or tabled. The board voted 3-0 to close the executive session.

• Approved 1 application under Chapter 37A (Pi)
• Approved 6 applications under CPA
• Approved 54 applications under Chapter 22A
• Approved 1 application under Chapter 22C
• Approved 5 applications under Chapter 22D
• Approved 8 applications under Chapter 22D (second category)
• Approved 36 applications under Chapter 22E
• Closed executive session (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a large-scale housing development and two residential property variances. The board will also consider a candidate for an associate member position.

• Comprehensive Permit request by Cushman Farms, LLC for 162 rental units on 11 acres off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive
• Special variance request for an open deck at 49 Cole St (Mugica Rufino and Linda Collins Trust)
• Special permit request for an addition to a non-conforming dwelling at 10 Adams Ave (Beth Hynes)
• Appointment candidate David Pflaumer for Zoning Board Associate Member

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a two-story addition at 49 Cole Street, conditioned on meeting open space requirements. A special permit request for a garage addition at 10 Adams Ave was deferred for further review. The Cushman Farms comprehensive permit hearing was continued to October 15 for additional studies.

• Approved special permit for two-story addition at 49 Cole Street, with condition to meet open space requirement
• Deferred special permit for garage addition at 10 Adams Ave
• Continued Cushman Farms comprehensive permit hearing to October 15

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet to review next steps for filling the Town Administrator position and discuss strategy for upcoming non-union personnel negotiations. The meeting will also include a vote to add an additional signer for the weekly warrant. Public participation is available in person or via Zoom.

• Next steps on filling Town Administrator position
• Add additional signer for Weekly Warrant
• Strategy sessions for non-union personnel negotiations

The Kingston Board of Selectmen discussed next steps for filling the Town Administrator position following Keith Hickey's resignation and voted to add Carl Pike as an additional signer for the weekly warrant. The Board also voted to recess into executive session for contract negotiations with non-union personnel without returning to open session.

• Added Carl Pike as an additional signer of the weekly warrant in the event the Chair is unable to do so, replacing Donald Alcombright (4-0-0)
• Voted to recess to executive session for non-union personnel contract negotiations, with no return to open session (4-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct an executive session. The session is designated for strategy and negotiations with non-union personnel.

• Executive session regarding negotiations with non-union personnel
• Approval and/or release of executive session meeting minutes

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will discuss updates to rules and regulations regarding residential unit determinations and connection fee payments. The board will also review specific properties and a water moratorium.

• Updated Rules and Regulations: Article 6.2, 6.3, 7.5, and 7.6
• 38, 40, 42 Prospect St
• Baymont Change of Use
• 324/342 Country Club Way
• Water Moratorium

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is holding a continued public hearing to discuss and vote on sewer rates, charges, fees, civil penalties, rules and regulations, special assessments, betterment, and privilege fees. The hearing was previously continued from June 26 and July 8, 2025. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Public hearing on sewer rates, charges, fees, and civil penalties
• Discussion and vote on sewer rules and regulations
• Special assessments, betterment, and privilege fees
• Draft documents available at Clerk's office and Sewer Commission office

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss a water moratorium under new business. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 3:45 PM at Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Discussion regarding water moratorium

The Board of Water Commissioners voted 2-1 to rescind the water moratorium issued in April 2023, allowing new water connections. The decision was based on new information, including an engineering review of permitted well capacity and a regional planning study, though one commissioner opposed it, citing concerns about development exceeding capacity before a new well is built.

• Rescinded water moratorium (2-1, Loring opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0, Loring did not participate)

General

The Board of Water Commissioners will convene for a brief open session, then recess to executive session to discuss litigation strategy, returning to open session at 3:45 PM. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet for an emergency executive session. The board will not return to open session following the recess.

• Discussion of strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to enter an executive session. The session is designated for strategy and negotiations regarding non-union personnel, specifically the Town Administrator.

• Contract negotiations with the Town Administrator

General

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on July 29, 2025, to continue a public hearing regarding the proposed creation of a Public Works Department. The proposal would consolidate the operations and staff of the Highway, Water, and Sewer Departments. Residents can attend the meeting in person at the Town House located at 26 Evergreen St. or virtually via Zoom.

• Continuation of Public Hearing on the proposed creation of a Public Works Department consolidating Highway, Water, and Sewer Departments

The Board of Selectmen continued the public hearing on creating a Department of Public Works (DPW), first opened on June 17, 2025. No decision was made; the board discussed the DPW director also serving as Highway Superintendent, potential budget impacts, and concerns from water and sewer commissioners. A Q&A document will be created, and a public meeting between superintendents and selectmen is planned for August. The item will not be on the Fall Town Meeting warrant.

• Continued DPW public hearing, no vote taken
• Agreed to create a Q&A document on DPW questions
• Town Administrator to schedule August meeting with superintendents and selectmen
• DPW proposal will not be on Fall Town Meeting warrant

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on July 29, 2025, to discuss appointments including a Low-Income Community Shared Solar Program and a Cable Franchise Renewal. They will also hold a dangerous dog hearing at 6:15 pm and consider a one-day liquor license for the Hilltop Athletic Association. Additionally, the board will discuss establishing a school zone and signage for the Kingston Elementary School and Kingston Intermediate School campus.

• Dangerous Dog Hearing at 6:15 pm
• Consideration of One Day Liquor License from Hilltop Athletic Association
• Discussion and Possible Vote to Establish a School Zone and Signage for Kingston Elementary School and Kingston Intermediate School Campus
• Low-Income Community Shared Solar (LICSS) Program for Kingston
• Discussion on Cable Franchise Renewal

The Board of Selectmen affirmed a prior dangerous dog finding for Bert and imposed conditions requiring relocation by August 15, 2025, or humane euthanasia. They also authorized the Town Administrator to sign a solar program MOU, approved a cable franchise negotiation contract, and supported a warrant article to make the Town Clerk appointed rather than elected.

• Affirmed dangerous dog finding for Bert (5-0)
• Ordered Bert rehomed by Aug 15 or humanely euthanized (5-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign LICSS solar MOU (5-0)
• Approved Attorney William Solomon for Verizon cable negotiations (5-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Hilltop Athletic Association (5-0)
• Authorized school zone engineering and signage up to $16,000 (5-0)
• Supported warrant article to make Town Clerk appointed (4-1, Pike opposed)
• Approved July 15, 2025 open session minutes (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to sign documents, take action on unpermitted dock standards and a solar project fencing request, and discuss enforcement matters. Public hearings include a request to amend an order of conditions for 20 Marion Drive and a Notice of Intent for an accessory dwelling unit at 135 Indian Pond Road.

• $20,000 invoice from Environmental Partners Group for MS4 support services
• Orders of Conditions for 54 Shore Drive
• Enforcement orders for Pilgrim John Howlands Society and 44 Raboth Road
• Ring Road Solar fencing amendment for 126 and 131-137 Ring Road
• Public hearing: 20 Marion Drive (now 1 Royson Drive) amendment to SE 037-0880

The Kingston Conservation Commission voted 5-0-1 to adopt a policy guiding how it will handle unpermitted docks, setting a January 1, 2015 start date for requiring permits. The Commission also denied a proposed accessory dwelling unit and septic upgrade at 135 Indian Pond Road due to non-compliance with wetland regulations, and continued several other matters to future meetings.

• Adopted policy for unpermitted docks with Jan 1, 2015 start date (5-0-1)
• Denied NOI for ADU, decks, hot tub, septic upgrade at 135 Indian Pond Road (4-2-0)
• Continued hearing for 1 Royson Drive to Sept 10, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Continued Ring Road Solar amendment to Aug 27, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Issued enforcement order for 176 Main St requiring restoration plan by Aug 25 (5-0-0)
• Ordered RDA for 39 Winthrop St by Aug 25 or fines (4-0-1)
• Fined $300 for fertilizer/herbicide violation at 164 Pembroke St (3-1-0)
• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear engineering updates on the Main Street water main and Trackle Pond Well #2, and receive the superintendent's report on chemical contracts, a new truck, and lead testing at Inspire Kingston Preschool. They will also consider a request to operate a car wash, an abatement request for 36A Cole St, and discuss the Mass DEP moratorium.

• Main Street Water Main project closeout updates
• Trackle Pond Well #2 new well project update from Kleinfelder
• Request from Katie Sestito of New England Village, Inc to operate a car wash at end of August
• Abatement request from 36A Cole St for June bill due to leak repair in mid-April
• Discussion regarding Mass DEP and the moratorium

The Board of Water Commissioners deferred any vote on lifting the water moratorium until the next meeting, pending written guidance from Mass DEP. They approved a one-day car wash for New England Villages and a water bill abatement for 36A Cole St. Minutes from June 24 and July 8 were held until a full board is present.

• Approved one-day car wash for New England Villages (2-0)
• Approved water bill abatement for 36A Cole St at lowest tiered rate (2-0)
• Deferred moratorium vote until next meeting (3-0)
• Held approval of June 24 and July 8 minutes until full board present

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct a hearing regarding a correction order and review a variance request. The board will also discuss requirements for soil evaluations and septic tank pumping.

• Hearing for correction order: 360 Country Club Way (Fred Tonsberg, Jr.)
• Variance request: 11 Maple Ave (PMP Consulting Inc.)
• Discussion on requiring perc tests for pre-1995 soil evaluations
• Discussion on requiring both compartments of baffled tanks to be pumped out
• Discussion on garbage grinders

The Kingston Board of Health approved a motion that perc tests conducted before 1995 are no longer valid for construction or repair, and also required all compartment tanks to be pumped out during service. A hearing for Fred Tonsberg Jr. regarding a trash violation at 360 Country Club Way was continued; if he does not appear at the next meeting, the matter will proceed to housing court. A variance request for 11 Maple Ave was approved.

• Approved motion that perc tests prior to 1995 shall not be valid for construction or repair (5-0)
• Approved motion that all compartment tanks will be pumped out at time of service (5-0)
• Approved variance request for 11 Maple Ave
• Accepted meeting minutes for June 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 360 Country Club Way; will proceed to housing court if owner does not appear

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will convene on July 16 at 7:00 PM in Town House Room 200 or via Zoom. The published agenda contains only procedural items—call to order, appointments, minutes review, and adjournment—with no decisions or discussions listed.

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will convene at 6:30 PM in Town House Room 101 to open a meeting that includes a recess to an executive session. The purpose of the executive session is to conduct strategy sessions and collective bargaining negotiations with non-union personnel. The board will also approve or release executive session meeting minutes.

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on July 15, 2025, to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including an amendment to the PILOT agreement with Kearsarge Kingston LLC and an update on establishing a Department of Public Works. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of past meeting minutes and appointments.

• Amendment to PILOT Agreement with Kearsarge Kingston LLC
• Update on establishing a Department of Public Works
• Request to Approve FY25 End of Year Line-Item Transfers
• Appointment of Assistant Town Treasurer
• Acceptance of Timeline for 2025 Fall Special Town Meeting

The Kingston Board of Selectmen voted to appoint Krystal Rich as Assistant Town Treasurer and approved the timeline for the Fall Special Town Meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025. The Board also approved a temporary road closure for Foxworth Lane, multiple one-day liquor licenses for Forty Second Brew Co, and the adoption of the Massachusetts Civil Service Local Register Hiring Program. Additionally, the Board appointed four special police officers, approved FY25 end-of-year line-item transfers, and approved an amendment to the PILOT agreement with Kearsarge Kingston LLC.

• Approved Foxworth Lane temporary road closure for August 30, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved multiple one-day liquor licenses for Forty Second Brew Co (4-0-0)
• Accepted Massachusetts Civil Service Local Register Hiring Program and authorized MOA (4-0-0)
• Authorized impact bargaining with affected labor units regarding the hiring program (4-0-0)
• Appointed four Special Police Officers through December 31, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved FY25 end-of-year line-item transfers (4-0-0)
• Approved amendment to tax agreement between Town and Kearsarge Kingston LLC (4-0-0)
• Appointed Krystal Rich as Assistant Town Treasurer starting July 28, 2025 (4-0-0)

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will meet to reorganize, appoint representatives to other town committees, and consider reserve fund and line item transfer requests. The agenda also notes vacancies on the Finance, Capital Planning, and Community Preservation Committees, inviting residents to volunteer. Public comments are scheduled.

• Committee reorganization
• Appoint representative to Capital Planning Committee
• Appoint representative to Wage and Personnel Board
• Reserve fund request
• Line item transfer requests

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to sign off on three invoices totaling $27,211.82 for conservation projects and review wetland-related permit applications. The meeting includes public hearings on proposed construction near wetlands at three addresses and enforcement actions at three properties.

• $13,722 invoice from Bonomi Welding for foot bridge work at Blackwater Memorial Forest
• $11,371.82 invoice from Beals and Thomas for Sampson's Brook Restoration Project
• $2,118 invoice from Archaeological Consulting Services for Lake Street culvert survey
• 54 Shore Drive: Notice of Intent for garage addition within coastal wetland buffer zones
• Baker Avenue: Notice of Intent for single-family home construction within 100-foot wetland buffer

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a garage addition at 54 Shore Drive, subject to special conditions including test pits, storm-water mitigation, and conservation posts. The Commission also issued an enforcement order for 44 Raboth Road, requiring removal of a damaged floating dock and debris by August 13, 2025, with fines for non-compliance. Several other items were continued to future meetings, including the Ring Road Solar fencing amendment and the Baker Avenue single-family home proposal.

• Approved 54 Shore Drive garage addition with special conditions (5-0)
• Issued enforcement order for 44 Raboth Road requiring dock/debris removal by Aug 13, $300/day fines (5-0)
• Continued Ring Road Solar fencing amendment to July 23 (4-0)
• Continued 164 Pembroke Street enforcement to July 23, final continuance (4-0-1)
• Required 5 conservation posts at Pilgrim John Howland Society site, no fine (5-0)
• Continued Baker Avenue single-family home NOI to Aug 27 for site walk and peer review (5-0)
• Continued 49 Old Mill Road NOI to Aug 13 (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of 2 Wildwood Circle filing (4-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to reorganize its leadership and vote for a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The board will also discuss member resignations and receive updates on the Age and Dementia Working Group.

• Voting for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion of board member resignations and openings
• Age and Dementia Working Group update
• Review of updated COA Advisory Board contact list
• Discussion of Advisory Board office hours

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will convene on July 8, 2025, to review sewer-related financials, bills, and a potential water moratorium. The meeting includes updates from the superintendent and discussion of a financial policy. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Sewer bills review
• Water moratorium discussion
• Financial policy review
• Updates from Superintendent
• Code Red Notification System

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet on July 8, 2025, to discuss appointments regarding 16-18 Cole Street conditions and engineering updates. The board will also hear project updates on the new well and the Main Street Water Main closeout, alongside a Verizon equipment proposal for the Elm Street water tank.

• Appointment with Doug Carver, 16-18 Cole Street, regarding a change in conditions
• Appointment with Kristen Berger, Resilient CE, for engineering updates
• Kleinfelder update on the new well project
• Main Street Water Main project closeout update
• Verizon proposal for equipment on the Elm St water tank

The Board of Water Commissioners voted 2-0 to authorize Chairman Erlandsen as the Authority to File for the SRF funding application for the new well project. The board also discussed a resident's request to relocate a water service at 16-18 Cole Street, but took no action, with the chairman stating the property would need to be subdivided first. Updates were provided on the new well project, Main Street water main closeout, and a Verizon proposal for equipment on the Elm Street water tank.

• Approved minutes of June 24, 2025 (2-0)
• Authorized Chairman Erlandsen as Authority to File for SRF funding application (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to continue a public hearing on proposed Sewer Rates, Charges, Fees and Civil Penalties, as well as Sewer Rules and Regulations, Special Assessments, Betterment, and Privilege Fees. The hearing was originally scheduled for June 26, 2025, and has been continued to this meeting. The commission will discuss and vote on these items.

• Public hearing continued from June 26, 2025 on sewer rates, charges, fees, and civil penalties
• Discussion and vote on sewer rules and regulations
• Discussion and vote on special assessments, betterment, and privilege fees
• Draft documents available at Clerk's office and Sewer Commission office

Wage & Personnel

The scheduled meeting for the Wage and Personnel Board has been cancelled. The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate for a meeting that will not take place.

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will convene for a regular meeting at Town House, Room 101. The agenda includes a call to order followed by an executive session to discuss personnel matters and collective bargaining strategy with the Kingston FOP Lodge 64.

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will meet on July 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Room 200 of the Town House and via Zoom. The main item is a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to address the appointment of a Planning Board member after a failure to elect one. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Joint meeting with Board of Selectmen regarding appointment for failure to elect Planning Board member

The Kingston Planning Board held a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to interview and appoint an interim Planning Board member. After a brief presentation by Robert Ketter, the board voted unanimously to appoint him to serve until the 2026 regular election. The meeting then adjourned.

• Appointed Robert Ketter as interim Planning Board member until 2026 regular election (3-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on July 1, 2025, to discuss appointments, hold public hearings regarding utility poles on Tremont Street and Gallen Road, and continue a dangerous dog hearing. The board will also consider the conditional acceptance of an ADA Transition Plan, review the Fire Chief, and discuss a common victualler license for Elis Grill House.

• Public Hearing: Verizon New England and NSTAR Electric/Eversource poles on Tremont Street
• Public Hearing: Verizon New England and NSTAR Electric/Eversource poles on Gallen Road
• Continuation of Dangerous Dog Hearing
• Conditional Acceptance of ADA Transition Plan for Kingston
• New Common Victualler License - Elis Grill House

The Board of Selectmen conditionally accepted the ADA Transition Plan and Self-Assessment, pending final edits after public comment. They also appointed Robert Ketter to the Planning Board, approved two utility pole installations, closed a dangerous dog hearing, and approved several administrative items including a new common victualler license and the Tax Title Custodian Process.

• Conditionally accepted ADA Transition Plan and Self-Assessment (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Ketter to Planning Board until next Annual Town Election (8-0)
• Approved Verizon/Eversource pole installation on Tremont Street (5-0)
• Approved Verizon/Eversource pole installation on Gallen Road (5-0)
• Closed dangerous dog hearing; determined owners met conditions, no further action (5-0)
• Approved common victualler license for Elis Grill (5-0)
• Approved Tax Title Custodian Process as amended (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of comfort dog grant from Plymouth County DA's Office (5-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and vote on proposed sewer rates, charges, fees, civil penalties, and 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 proposed
• Special Assessments and Betterment fees under discussion
• Privilege Fees and related amendments included

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes, address billing corrections, and discuss new business including properties at 198/200 Main St. and 324 Country Club Way, as well as departmental matters. The agenda includes several administrative items such as financials, staffing, and utility billing timelines.

• 15 Baker Ave: error with estimated/actual billing
• 3 Bagnell: erroneous bill of $42.00 for June 2025, water off since December 2024
• 25-50: $154.24 final water and sewer real estate transaction
• 198/200 Main St. and 324 Country Club Way under new business
• Discussion of leaching field mowing and staffing

The Sewer Commission discussed and approved the sewer connection for 200 Main Street, setting the connection fee at $44,000 and proposing directional drilling under the sidewalk to avoid disrupting the property. The board also reviewed FY25 budget surplus, increased septage revenue of $581,600, staffing shortages, and equipment needs for mowing the leaching field. The next meeting was scheduled for July 8 to finalize utility billing decisions.

• Approved sewer connection for 200 Main Street with $44,000 fee
• Set next meeting for July 8 to finalize utility billing decisions
• Discussed using highway department tractor for leaching field mowing
• Noted FY25 budget surplus and increased septage revenue to $581,600

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to sign invoices, review a request for determination at 2 Wildwood Circle, and discuss enforcement matters at 44 Raboth Road and the Pilgrim John Howlands Society. The agenda also includes continued hearings and amendments for 126, 131, 137 Ring Road and 49 Old Mill Road.

• $35 invoice for Express Newspapers subscription
• $80 invoice from Kingston Landscaping for Calista Farm mowing
• $131 invoice from Lowe's for maintenance equipment
• $3,625 and $9,930 invoices from Environmental Partners Group for MS4 support
• 2 Wildwood Circle: Request for Determination of Applicability for play structure

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet on June 24, 2025, to approve minutes from prior meetings, discuss updates on the Main Street water main project and a new well project, and review departmental updates including shut-off records, water quality reports, and backflow inspection contracts. The board will also consider an abatement request for a leaking shower valve at 1 Chilton Ave.

• Vote to approve minutes of June 10, 2025 and May 27, 2025
• Main Street Water Main Project update
• New well project update - Kleinfelder
• Backflow inspection contract - Weston & Sampson
• Abatement request re: 1 Chilton Ave due to leaking shower valve

The Board of Water Commissioners approved a 3-year contract with Weston & Sampson for backflow testing and reporting (3-0). They also approved minutes from May 27 and June 10 meetings. Discussion continued on emergency well pumping capacity, with the board asking engineer Kristen Berger to draft an inquiry to Mass DEP for guidance. An abatement request for 1 Chilton Ave was deferred pending proof of repair.

• Approved 3-year backflow inspection contract with Weston & Sampson (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2025 (2-0-1, Kostka abstained)
• Deferred abatement request for 1 Chilton Ave pending proof of repair
• Directed Kristen Berger to draft inquiry to Mass DEP on concurrent well pumping

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to recess into executive session for strategy and contract negotiations with non-union personnel. The board will also consider approving or releasing prior executive session minutes. The agenda contains no other substantive public business.

• Executive session for non-union personnel negotiations
• Approve and/or release executive session meeting minutes
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is holding a public hearing to gather resident comments on the proposed creation of a Public Works Department, which would consolidate the Highway, Water, and Sewer Departments. This follows a warrant article that failed to pass at the 2025 Annual Town Meeting due to concerns about insufficient review time.

• Public hearing on proposed Public Works Department consolidation
• Meeting held at Town House, 26 Evergreen St., Room 200, and via Zoom

The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on a proposal to create a Department of Public Works, prompted by the retirement of the Streets, Trees, and Parks Superintendent. Residents and department heads raised concerns about staffing, union issues, and lack of detail. The board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to July 29 at 5:30 p.m.

• Continued public hearing on DPW creation to July 29 at 5:30 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will receive updates on the Kingston Elementary School Replacement Project and the status of establishing a Department of Public Works. The board will also consider requests for grants, licenses, and property use.

• Support for Conservation Department's Coastal Resilience Grant for Drew and Seaver Avenues
• Conditional offer of employment for Assistant Harbormaster
• Request for one-day liquor license
• Request from Agricultural Commission to use Town Property on September 21, 2025
• Proposal to declare Animal Control Explorer as surplus

The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to support the School Committee's recommendation to replace the 20% of the Kingston Elementary School roof eligible for MSBA funding, with a warrant article to be placed on the Fall Town Meeting warrant. The board also approved a grant application for stormwater improvements, a one-day liquor license, a temporary road closure, and several other routine items.

• Supported Kingston School Committee's recommendation to replace 20% of elementary school roof eligible for MSBA funding (5-0)
• Supported Conservation Department's grant application for stormwater improvements to Drew and Seaver Avenues (5-0)
• Approved Agricultural Commission's use of Town House property for agricultural fair on Sept. 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for St. Joseph's Game Night on June 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved temporary road closure for July 4th neighborhood event with conditions (5-0)
• Approved annual reappointments to boards and commissions (5-0)
• Declared former Animal Control Ford Explorer surplus and authorized sale (5-0)

General

The Finance Committee is holding a joint SFFR meeting with the Silver Lake School Committee. The body will discuss anticipated future capital needs for the schools.

• Joint SFFR meeting with Silver Lake School Committee regarding future capital needs

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM was cancelled. The agenda included procedural items, a human resources update, and discussions on a draft bylaw for FY2026, but no decisions or actions were taken.

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review bills and minutes, hear the health agent's report, and discuss several topics including the Mobile Integrated Health Program, grease traps, garbage grinders, pre-1995 soil evaluations, a fee schedule update, and a tobacco violation. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review bills from May 23 and June 6
• Accept minutes of May 19, 2025
• Discuss Mobile Integrated Health Program
• Discuss updated Fee Schedule
• Discuss tobacco violation

The Kingston Board of Health voted to accept the May 19, 2025 minutes with an amendment, and signed an updated fee schedule that increases the ADU fee to $175. The board decided not to pursue the Mobile Integrated Health Program, citing a lack of usable information. Discussion on garbage grinders and pre-1995 soil evaluations was postponed to the next meeting.

• Accepted May 19, 2025 minutes with amendment (3-0)
• Signed updated fee schedule with ADU fee increased to $175
• Declined Mobile Integrated Health Program
• Postponed garbage grinder regulation discussion to next meeting
• Postponed pre-1995 soil evaluation vote to next meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a joint meeting with the Silver Lake School Committee to discuss the anticipated future capital needs of the Silver Lake Middle School, High School, and administrative buildings and related assets. This is a discussion item, not a decision or vote. The meeting is open to the public, both in-person and remotely.

• Joint meeting with Silver Lake School Committee
• Discussion of future capital needs for Silver Lake Middle School, High School, and administrative buildings

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2025, to sign documents, take action on several items, and hold public hearings. Key actions include a student presentation on Cranberry Watershed Preserve trails, a request from Ring Road Solar LLC to amend Orders of Conditions, and a support letter for CZM grants. Public hearings will address a new home on Baker Avenue, proposed updates to stormwater regulations, and an addition at 49 Old Mill Road. The commission will also consider invoices for restoration projects and maintenance.

• Public hearing: Baker Avenue (Map 58, lot 92-6) — Notice of Intent for single-family home within wetland buffer and riverfront area
• Public hearing: Proposed updates to Kingston stormwater regulations
• Public hearing: 49 Old Mill Road — Notice of Intent for addition and porch within wetland buffer and riverfront area
• Action: 126, 131, 137 Ring Road (Ring Road Solar, LLC) — Request for Amendment/Deviation to Orders of Conditions
• Invoices: $1,618.75 (Beals and Thomas, Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration), $998.00 (Cornish Field Farm, rain garden at 45 River Street), $203.97 (Lowe's, maintenance equipment)

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved updates to the town's stormwater regulations to comply with EPA mandates. The Commission also voted to support CZM grant applications for Harbor Master facility upgrades and stormwater solutions on Drew and Cedar avenues, accepted minutes from March 12, 2025, and continued several public hearings, including those for Baker Avenue, 49 Old Mill Road, and Ring Road Solar, to later dates.

• Amended agenda to add 164 Pembroke Street continuance (4-1-1)
• Continued 164 Pembroke Street continuance to July 9, 2025 (4-2-1)
• Continued public hearing for Baker Avenue (Map 58, Lot 92-6) for 30 days until Certificate of Trust is received (7-0-0)
• Approved updates to Kingston stormwater management regulations (7-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 49 Old Mill Road to June 25, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Continued request for amendment/deviation for 126, 131, & 137 Ring Road to June 25, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Approved support letter for CZM grant applications (6-0-0)
• Accepted meeting minutes for March 12, 2025 (4-1-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will reorganize its board and vote for the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The board will also receive updates on the Age and Dementia working group and the board's Code of Conduct.

• Voting for board positions: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Appointment of Deb Bruno as Associate Member and Gail DeThomasio as Member
• Review of COA Building Usage Agreement (rental agreement) and application
• Update on Age and Dementia working group
• Discussion of Board Member absentee rates

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve department bill schedules, discuss engineering updates on a new well project and Main Street water main work, and receive a departmental update on chemical contracts and a 90% collection rate for the shut-off program. Appointments for meter installation and engineering updates are also on the agenda.

• Vote to table May 27, 2025 minutes until June 24, 2025
• Mark Travis & Chuck Conti (Mass Installation, Inc) appointed for meters and installation
• Kristen Berger (Resilient CE) appointed for engineering updates
• A. Kleinfelder update on new well project
• Main Street Water Main Project close-out update

The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously (2-0) to accept Weston & Sampson's bid for backflow inspection services, replacing a retired inspector. The board also tabled the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes until June 24, 2025, and heard a presentation from Mass Installation, Inc. about a potential meter pilot program, though no action was taken on it.

• Approved Weston & Sampson for backflow inspections (2-0)
• Tabled May 27, 2025 meeting minutes until June 24, 2025
• Heard presentation on Mass Installation meter pilot program (no action taken)

Planning

The Planning Board will hold public hearings to discuss the promulgation of Kingston Stormwater Regulations. The board will also consider minor modifications to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in the Town of Kingston.

• Public hearing on Kingston Stormwater Regulations
• Proposed modifications to Subdivision Rules and Regulations Section 2.1.2 regarding street definitions
• Proposed updates to Subdivision Rules Sections 5.2.1.5, 5.2.6.2, 5.2.3.1, 5.2.6 and Schedules B and C
• Proposed update to the ANR form text layout

The Kingston Planning Board held public hearings and unanimously approved modifications to the Stormwater Management Regulations and the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, including updated street classification definitions, revised cross-section drawings, and minor form updates. The board also accepted minutes from three prior meetings and discussed a joint meeting with the Selectmen regarding an interim board member.

• Approved modifications to Stormwater Management Regulations and Subdivision Rules and Regulations (4-0)
• Accepted minutes of March 10, 2025 (3-0-1)
• Accepted minutes of March 24, 2025 (3-0)
• Accepted minutes of April 14, 2025 (2-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is holding a meeting to handle procedural business, including reviewing meeting minutes, commitments, and signing a public hearing notice under new business. Residents can attend the meeting in person at the Town House or remotely via Zoom.

• Sign Public Hearing Notice under New Business

The Kingston Sewer Commission held a public hearing on June 5, 2025, to discuss sewer rates and charges, but made no final decisions. They debated between a fixed betterment rate and a flexible special assessment for the leaching field debt, proposed using $153,000 from an excess betterment fund, and set a minimum EIU of one for condos. The hearing was continued to June 26, 2025, at 6:30 PM to finalize these items.

• Continued public hearing to June 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
• Set minimum EIU for condos at one (motion made and seconded)
• Proposed using $153,000 from apartment betterment excess for fiscal year
• Proposed betterment fee of $38,000 over 20 years (discussed, not finalized)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and vote on sewer rates, charges, fees, civil penalties, and rules and regulations. The meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Room 200 of the Town Hall, 26 Evergreen Street, Kingston.

• Public hearing on Sewer Rates, Charges, Fees and Civil Penalties
• Public hearing on Sewer Rules and Regulations, Special Assessments, Betterment, and Privilege Fees
• Draft documents available for review at the Clerk’s office and Sewer Commission office

The Kingston Sewer Commission held a public hearing on June 5, 2025, to discuss sewer rates and charges, but made no final decisions. They debated between a fixed betterment rate and a flexible special assessment for the leaching field debt, proposed using $153,000 from an apartment betterment excess fund, and set a minimum EIU of one for condos. The hearing was continued to June 26, 2025, at 6:30 PM to finalize these items.

• Continued public hearing to June 26, 2025, at 6:30 PM
• Set minimum EIU for condos at one (motion made and seconded)
• Proposed using $153,000 from apartment betterment excess for fiscal year
• Proposed betterment fee of $38,000 over 20 years (discussed, not finalized)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit request for a waste and recyclables facility. The board will also review meeting minutes from January, February, and March 2025.

• Special permit request for a 70,000sq foot transfer station, sorting facility and rail transfer station at 48 Marion Drive

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-1 to uphold the building commissioner's denial of a special permit for a 70,000 sq. ft. transfer station at 48 Marion Drive. The applicant, Kingston Environmental LLC, argued the use fit under the definition of a public utility building or processing facility, but the board found the use prohibited under Section 4.1 of the zoning by-laws. Concerns about traffic, noise, and environmental impact were raised during the public hearing.

• Upheld building commissioner's denial of special permit for transfer station at 48 Marion Drive (4-1)
• Closed public hearing and voted on the appeal
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the recommended town roads for resurfacing in 2025 and the status of establishing a Department of Public Works. The board is also considering several appointments and license requests.

• Presentation of Recommended Town Roads to be Resurfaced in 2025
• Update on the status of establishing a Department of Public Works
• One Day Liquor License request from Forty Second Brew Co
• New Common Victualler License approval for Happy Jans Ice Cream
• Discussion of changing Transfer Station hours on Mondays

The Board of Selectmen approved the recommended roads for repaving and crack sealing in 2025, a new common victualler license for Happy Jan's Ice Cream, a one-day liquor license for Forty Second Brew Co, and several appointments including Adam Doucette as Interim Streets, Trees and Parks Foreman. The board also accepted a $100 donation for the Memorial Day parade and declared six town floats as surplus. No vote was taken on changing Transfer Station hours, as no changes will be made.

• Approved 2025 road resurfacing list (4-0)
• Approved common victualler license for Happy Jan's Ice Cream (4-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Forty Second Brew Co (4-0)
• Appointed Adam Doucette as Interim Streets, Trees and Parks Foreman (4-0)
• Appointed Police Chief Brian Holmes as Additional Animal Inspector (4-0)
• Accepted $100 donation from Richard and Lynn Arruda (4-0)
• Appointed Kimberley Emberg to Plymouth County Advisory Board (4-0)
• Declared 6 town floats as surplus (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct an executive session regarding the character, health, or discipline of a public officer or employee. The board will also review and potentially approve minutes from a previous executive session.

• Executive session regarding personnel discipline, complaints, or health

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several requests for determinations of applicability and certificates of compliance. The body will also hold public hearings on multiple residential construction projects and proposed updates to the Kingston Wetland Protection Regulations.

• Public hearing regarding proposed updates to the Kingston Wetland Protection Regulations (KWPR)
• Notice of Intent for a garage addition at 10 Adams Avenue
• Notice of Intent for a home addition and second story at 35R East Avenue
• Notice of Intent for an addition and porch at 49 Old Mill Road
• Amendment/Deviation to Orders of Conditions for Ring Road Solar, LLC at 126, 131, 137 Ring Road

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved updates to the Kingston Wetland Protection Regulations clarifying jurisdiction over the 200-foot buffer zone to vernal pools. The commission also issued Orders of Conditions for retroactive play structure work at 2 Wildwood Circle, a home addition at 35R East Avenue, and a garage addition at 10 Adams Avenue, while denying a Certificate of Compliance for 23 Spruce Street and continuing several other matters.

• Approved updates to Kingston Wetland Protection Regulations clarifying 100-foot vernal pool jurisdiction (6-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 2 Wildwood Circle play structure with 24 shrubs and signage conditions (6-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 35R East Avenue home reconstruction with monitoring and chemical-use conditions (6-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 10 Adams Avenue garage addition with planting strip and monitoring conditions (5-1)
• Denied Certificate of Compliance for 23 Spruce Street due to unresolved issues (6-0)
• Issued Negative 3 Determination for 88 Ring Road deck and driveway with perpetual conditions (6-0)
• Continued Ring Road Solar fencing amendment to June 11, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 164 Pembroke Street enforcement matter to June 11, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to reorganize member positions and review office updates. The board will also review the May abatement report and motor vehicle commitment 3 for 2025.

• Reorganization of member positions on board
• Review of motor vehicle commitment 3 for 2025
• May abatement report
• Review of bills for payment
• Executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications

The Kingston Board of Assessors held an open session on May 27, 2025, during which they reorganized the board, electing Stephen J Dunn as Chairman and Kenneth R Stevens as Vice Chairman. The board also approved motor vehicle commitment 3, authorized May abatements, reviewed and signed department bills, and reviewed open session meeting minutes.

• Elected Stephen J Dunn as Chairman (2-0-0)
• Elected Kenneth R Stevens as Vice Chairman (2-0-0)
• Approved motor vehicle commitment 3
• Authorized May abatements
• Reviewed and signed department bills
• Reviewed and signed open session meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review Chapter Land applications and receive an update on the Appellate Tax Board. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session.

• Executive session
• Review of Chapter Land applications
• Appellate Tax Board update from Maureen Clarke

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and approved one chapter land modification application. They also reviewed and signed prior executive session minutes and received updates on Appellate Tax Board matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved one chapter land modification request
• Reviewed and signed executive session minutes

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss board reorganization, financials, and a leaching field and plant expansion. The board will also address a deposition regarding Indian Pond Estates and a public hearing scheduled for June 5, 2025.

• Leaching Field/ Plant expansion
• Indian Pond Estates Deposition
• 324/ 342 Country Club Way
• Final Bill Real Estate Transaction 25-47 for $266.39
• Final Bill Real Estate Transaction 25-48 for $154.24

The Kingston Sewer Commission reorganized, appointing Elaine Fury as chair and Brian Donohoe as vice chair. The board approved real estate commitments of $266.39 and $154.24, and discussed financial allocations, a rain event that doubled flow at the Rocky Nook pump station, and new water meters. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Appointed Elaine Fury as chair and Brian Donohoe as vice chair (motion by Bill Watson, seconded, approved)
• Approved $266.39 real estate commitment for property 2547
• Approved $154.24 real estate commitment for property 2548
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Bill Watson, seconded, approved)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet on May 27, 2025, to reorganize the commission and review engineering updates for the Main Street Water Main project and a new well project. Commissioners will also discuss new water meters, backflow inspections, vendor and fee changes, and procedures for replacing old telephone read meters.

• Main Street Water Main update and project closeout
• Kleinfelder update on the new well project
• Mass Installation Inc discussion on new water meters and FY27 budgeting
• Backflow inspections vendor discussion and fee changes
• Old telephone read meters replacement procedure and non-response fees

The Board of Water Commissioners reorganized, electing Robert Erlandsen as Chairman and Robert Kostka as Vice Chairman unanimously (3-0). They also approved the April 22 and May 13 meeting minutes and discussed updates on the Main Street water main project, the new well project, and potential new water meters. No other formal votes were taken.

• Elected Robert Erlandsen as Chairman (3-0)
• Elected Robert Kostka as Vice Chairman (3-0)
• Appointed Richard W. Loring Jr. as sole signator for departmental bills (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of April 22, 2025 and May 13, 2025 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct two public hearings at Town Hall on May 21, 2025. The board will review a special permit request for a 70,000 sq ft waste transfer station and sorting facility, as well as a residential addition and porch project.

• Special permit for 70,000 sq ft transfer station and sorting facility at 48 Marion Drive (Map 74, Lot 8; Map 75, Lots 2, 36, 39, 40; Map 82, Lot 3)
• Special permit for 12x16 addition, 6x12 porch, and deck replacement at 10 Shore Drive (Map 38, Lot 219)

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals approved Marion McCarthy's special permit for a 12x16 ft. addition and 6x12 ft. covered porch at 10 Shore Drive, with conditions from the Conservation Commission. The board continued Jack Walsh's transfer station application to June 4, 2025, to gather more information on its classification as a public utility and rail access.

• Approved special permit for McCarthy's addition and porch at 10 Shore Drive
• Continued Walsh's transfer station hearing to June 4, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to enter an executive session and will not return to open session. The meeting is scheduled to discuss personnel matters regarding a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual.

• Executive session regarding reputation, character, physical condition, mental health, discipline, dismissal, or complaints of an individual
• Approval and/or release of executive session meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss several funding requests, including a Bond Anticipation Note for a new water department well and a state septic betterment loan program. The board will also consider license requests and updates on the establishment of a Department of Public Works.

• Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) for the New Water Department Well Project
• State Septic Betterment Loan Program
• Common Victualler License for Blended Berry LLC
• One Day Liquor License for Forty Second Brew Co
• Opioid Settlement Funds request from the Police Department

The Board of Selectmen approved the sale of a $900,000 bond anticipation note for the new water department well project, supported four grant applications, and transferred $18,000 from opioid settlement funds to Plymouth County Outreach. They also approved a $3,000 bonus for the Town Administrator and set the Fall Special Town Meeting for October 28, 2025.

• Approved $900,000 bond anticipation note for water well project (5-0)
• Supported four grant applications including MassWorks and Community Planning (5-0)
• Transferred $18,000 from opioid settlement funds to Plymouth County Outreach (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 bonus for Town Administrator based on evaluation (5-0)
• Set Fall Special Town Meeting for October 28, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved temporary staffing process for Streets, Trees, and Parks (5-0)
• Approved new common victualler license for Blended Berry LLC (5-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Gears & Beers event (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss legal strategy regarding the case O’Donnell et al. v. Dahlen. The board will also review and potentially approve minutes from a previous executive session.

• Executive session regarding O’Donnell et al. v. Dahlen litigation strategy

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review bills and minutes and hear a report from the Health Agent. The board will discuss several operational items including board reorganization and a county-sponsored health program.

• Board reorganization
• Mobile Integrated Health Program sponsored by Plymouth County
• Cesspools
• Witnessing Title 5
• Frozen Dessert testing

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet on May 15, 2025, to discuss leaching field financials, a water moratorium, and updates from the Department of Public Works. The meeting is open to the public in-person at Town House, Room 203, or via Zoom.

• Leaching Field, Financials
• Water moratorium
• DPW and Project updates

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet on May 14, 2025, to review five action items, including requests for Certificates of Compliance and Determinations of Applicability for projects near wetlands. The meeting will also include enforcement updates, minutes approval, and three public hearings for proposed residential construction projects.

• 23 Spruce Street: Request for Certificate of Compliance (RCOC)
• 58 Off Boundary Street: Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for second-level deck and roof repairs near coastal wetlands
• 126, 131, 137 Ring Road (Ring Road Solar, LLC): Request for Amendment/Deviation to Orders of Conditions
• 35R East Avenue: Notice of Intent (NOI) for single-family house addition and second-story construction
• 2 Wildwood Circle: Notice of Intent (NOI) for retroactive play structure in wetland buffer zone

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet via Zoom to consider a new employment contract for the Town Administrator covering 2026–2028. The meeting is open to the public in-person or remotely, with remote participation required by state law.

• Consideration and Possible Vote on Town Administrator Employment Contract for 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2028

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve a contract extension for Town Administrator Keith Hickey, covering January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, with a 2.5% salary increase each year. The meeting was brief and included no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Town Administrator employment contract extension for 2026-2028 (4-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss a budget article that was voted incorrectly at Annual Town Meeting and options to correct it at fall town meeting. They will also receive updates on the Main St water main project and the new well project, and hear from residents about a leak and engineering updates.

• Discussion of correcting Water Department budget article at fall town meeting
• Update on Main St Water Main Project: final paving complete, punch list remaining
• New well project update from Kleinfelder re: survey and site work
• Appointment with John Francis, 13 West Ave, re: leak on homeowner's side of curbstop
• Development proposal for Maple Street (Conant/Carroll site)

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging will meet to consider appointing two applicants to board member/associate member positions, receive updates on the Age and Dementia working group and Board of Selectmen meetings, and discuss kitchen beverage requests. The board will also review the building usage agreement and rental application, and plan for future board terms.

• Possible vote on board member applications from Deb Bruno and Gail DeThomaso
• Update on Age and Dementia working group from first meeting
• Review of COA Building Usage Agreement (rental agreement) and application
• Discussion of kitchen beverage requests
• Board member term expiration dates and future planning

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board voted to recommend Gail DeThomaso as a voting member and Deb Bruno as an associate member, pending Select Board approval. The board also noted the Select Board's approval of revised COA policies and new hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday). A discussion on kitchen beverages was tabled because the requester was absent.

• Recommended Gail DeThomaso for COA Advisory Board voting member (5-1)
• Recommended Deb Bruno for COA Advisory Board associate member (unanimous)
• Accepted April 8, 2025 Secretary Report (unanimous)
• Tabled kitchen beverages discussion to a future meeting

Planning

The Planning Board will meet to discuss the Jones River Community Chapel located on Main Street. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as meeting minutes.

• Discussion regarding Jones River Community Chapel on Main Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three continued items: a comprehensive permit for a 162-unit rental housing project under MGL Chapter 40B, a variance for an open deck at 81 Howland Lane, and a special permit for an addition at 2 Braintree Ave. The board will also review meeting minutes and adjourn. All items were previously continued from earlier dates.

• Cushman Farms LLC: Comprehensive Permit (MGL Ch. 40B) for 162 rental units on ~11 acres off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive, Map 66 Lots 29,32,33,35,37,38,40,41,42,47 and Map 75 Lots 5,7; Mass Housing ID #1159
• Mark Moore, 81 Howland Lane (Map 38, Lot 191): variance from front yard setback from Leigh Road for open deck, per ZBL 10.4.B
• Veronica McCarthy, 2 Braintree Ave (Map 59, Lot 32): special permit per ZBL 10.4.B for addition not meeting setbacks (ZBL 8.1, 8.2) and existing structure not meeting minimum lot size

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals approved Veronica McCarthy's special permit for a 23x15 ft. addition at 2 Braintree Ave, despite setback encroachments. The board continued Mark Moore's variance request for a deck at 81 Helens Lane due to wetland concerns and the need for a hardship demonstration, and also continued Cushman Farms LLC's application pending peer review comments.

• Approved special permit for 23x15 ft. addition at 2 Braintree Ave
• Continued variance request for 12x16 ft. deck at 81 Helens Lane
• Continued Cushman Farms LLC application pending peer review

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is holding a meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Town House and via Zoom. The agenda includes an update from the superintendent and a discussion regarding special assessments and financials.

• Update From Superintendent
• Special Assessments, Financials

The Kingston Sewer Commission reorganized, appointing Elaine Fury as chair and Brian Donohoe as vice chair. The board approved real estate commitments of $266.39 and $154.24, and discussed a deposition on Indian Point estates access to Country Parkway. Financial updates included a $1,000,002 allocation for new debt and $500,000 in incentive revenue. The board also addressed a rain event that doubled flow at the Rocky Nook pump station, highlighting contingency plans and the need for a backup level sensor.

• Appointed Elaine Fury as chair and Brian Donohoe as vice chair (motion by Bill Watson, seconded, approved)
• Approved $266.39 real estate commitment for 2547
• Approved $154.24 real estate commitment for 2548
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Bill Watson, seconded, approved)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is holding a regular meeting to review bills for payment, approve open session minutes, and receive updates from Assessor Maureen Clarke. The board will also enter executive session to discuss exemption and abatement applications, which are not public record. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Review bills for payment
• Open session meeting minutes
• Assessor updates from Maureen Clarke
• Executive session for exemption/abatement applications (MGL Ch. 59, Sec. 60)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing regarding the establishment of a firearms training range on town-owned property. The board will also review street resurfacing recommendations and various personnel appointments.

• Public hearing for authorization to establish a range for firearms training and mandatory qualifications on town-owned property
• Presentation of recommended streets to be resurfaced in 2025
• Request for one day liquor license from Independent Fermentations Brewing LLC
• Request to deem Streets, Trees, and Parks vehicle lift and 2012 Ford F-550 surplus equipment
• Approval of Silver Lake Parcel

The Board of Selectmen approved a police firing range on town-owned property, contingent on Conservation Commission approval, and continued a dangerous dog hearing to July 1, 2025. The board also approved a new common victualler license for Slacktide Coffee Roasters, a one-day liquor license, two COA appointments, an interim tax collector, and declared surplus equipment.

• Approved police firing range on Parcel 66-50 off Cranberry Road, contingent on Conservation Commission approval (5-0)
• Continued dangerous dog hearing for Bert to July 1, 2025, reaffirming prior dangerous dog finding (5-0)
• Approved common victualler license for Slacktide Coffee Roasters at 269 Pembroke Street, contingent on Board of Health approval (5-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Independent Fermentations Brewing at Kingston Collection on May 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Eileen Bolger as COA Van Driver (5-0)
• Appointed Stacy Driscoll as Assistant Director of Elder Affairs (5-0)
• Declared Mohawk truck lift and 2012 Ford F-550 as surplus (5-0)
• Appointed Kenneth Moalli as Interim Tax Collector until July 1, 2026 (5-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will convene on May 6, 2025, and immediately recess into executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving an individual's reputation, character, or discipline. The board will not return to open session, and no other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss reputation, character, or discipline of an individual
• Meeting held in person at 22 Elm St and via Zoom

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review meeting minutes and consider applications for tax exemptions and chapter land. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session.

• Review of Exemption and Chapter Land applications
• Approval of executive session meeting minutes

The Board of Assessors met in executive session on May 6, 2025, and reviewed and signed prior executive session minutes. No exemption or chapter land applications were submitted for review. The meeting was adjourned after approximately five minutes.

• Reviewed and signed executive session minutes
• No exemption or chapter land applications to review

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to consider a variance request for Clearwater Recovery at 161 Wapping Road. The board will also discuss cesspools and review April bills.

• Variance request: 161 Wapping Road - Clearwater Recovery - Stephen Nelson
• Discussion regarding cesspools
• Review of April bills

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will convene on April 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM in Room 203 of Town House, 26 Evergreen St., or via Zoom. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed; items include updates from Town Counsel, Town Meeting, financials, the Superintendent, leaching field status, and plant expansion plans.

Wage & Personnel

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

The Wage and Personnel Board did not hold a meeting at the Annual Town Meeting on April 26, 2025. No substantive decisions were made, and the minutes record only the board's attendance at the meeting.

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will attend the annual Town Meeting on April 26, 2025, at Kingston Intermediate School. This is a procedural meeting; no substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

General

The Finance Committee will meet in person at Kingston Intermediate School to attend the annual town meeting. Members of the public may attend in person or remotely, though remote participation may be suspended if technical issues arise.

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission is meeting to coordinate its attendance at the Town Meeting on April 26, 2025. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Sewer Commission attendance at Town Meeting 04.26.25

General

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold a meeting on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Kingston Intermediate School Auditorium, with an agenda item for the possible reconsideration of Town Meeting articles before recessing to attend Town Meeting.

• Possible Reconsideration of any Town Meeting Articles
• Recess to attend Town Meeting including all continued sessions

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will discuss and potentially set the salary for a new Assistant Director of Elder Affairs, with the hire proposed above Step 3 of Grade 5. The board will also address any issues related to the Annual Town Meeting and may take up new business. The board is seeking a third member, appointed by the Finance Committee.

• Salary discussion for new Assistant Director of Elder Affairs above Step 3 of Grade 5
• Board vacancy: needs third member appointed by Finance Committee
• Discussion of Annual Town Meeting issues

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct public hearings regarding street acceptance and utility work. The board is also considering several personnel contracts, liquor license requests, and the May 17 Annual Town Election warrant.

• Public hearing on Eversource Energy proposal to relocate poles, wires, cables, and fixtures on Marion Drive
• Public hearing on street acceptance of Timber Ridge and Sequoia Dr.
• Consideration of a one-year employment contract with Deputy Fire Chief Adam Hatch
• Request to approve and post the warrant for the May 17, 2025 Annual Town Election
• Authorization to establish a firearms training and mandatory qualifications range on town-owned property

The Board of Selectmen approved a one-year employment contract with Deputy Fire Chief Adam Hatch, denied early voting for the May 2025 Annual Town Election, and approved the election warrant. They also approved Eversource's request to install new poles on Marion Drive, a change of officers for Regal Cinemas' liquor license, annual April license renewals, a refinance request for an affordable unit, and donations to the Council on Aging and Animal Control. The board moved the Timber Ridge and Sequoia Dr. road acceptance to the next step, renewed nine razor clam licenses, authorized a police lateral transfer, and approved six one-day liquor licenses for Gray's Beach Music Nights. A firearms training range request was deferred to a public hearing.

• Approved one-year employment contract with Deputy Fire Chief Adam Hatch (4-0)
• Denied early voting for May 2025 Annual Town Election (4-0)
• Approved and posted Annual Town Election Warrant for May 17, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Eversource request to install three new poles on Marion Drive (4-0)
• Approved Regal Cinemas change of officers for liquor license (4-0)
• Approved annual April license renewals as printed (4-0)
• Approved refinance of affordable unit at 27 Bog View Road with stipulations (4-0)
• Approved six one-day liquor licenses for Gray's Beach Music Nights (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on applications for exemptions and chapter land. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session.

• Review and decision on exemption applications
• Review and decision on chapter land applications
• Executive session

The Board of Assessors met in executive session on April 22, 2025. They reviewed and signed the executive session meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Signed executive session meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will hold a public meeting to review bills for payment, approve open session minutes, and discuss the April abatement report. An executive session is scheduled to discuss non-public exemption and abatement applications.

• Review bills for payment
• Approve open session meeting minutes
• Discuss April abatement report
• Enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications

The Board of Assessors met and handled routine administrative matters, including reviewing and signing department bills, meeting minutes, and the April abatement report. No substantive policy decisions or votes were taken during the open session.

• Reviewed and signed department bills
• Reviewed and signed open session meeting minutes
• Reviewed and signed April abatement report

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to discuss ERUs (Equivalent Residential Units) and capacity, as well as betterments, special assessments, and user fees. The agenda includes appointments and commitments, but no specific decisions are listed.

• Discussion of ERUs and capacity
• Discussion of betterments, special assessments, and user fees

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider implementing water restrictions from May 1 through September 30, 2025, due to a Level 1 Mild Drought. The board will also review updates on the Main Street Water Main and new well projects.

• Vote to implement water restrictions (May 1 - Sept 30, 2025) limiting non-essential outdoor use to one day per week
• Vote to approve the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report
• Abatement requests for March bills at Evergreen Cemetery, 23 Lake St, and 36 Cole Street A
• Engineering updates on Main Street Water Main paving and new well project
• Discussion regarding the DPW Study Group

The Board approved a seasonal water restriction (one day per week outdoor use) effective May 1-Sept 30, 2025, and voted unanimously not to support creation of a Department of Public Works at this time. Three water bill abatement requests were approved at the lowest rate. The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report was approved unanimously.

• Approved water restriction: odd houses Tue, even houses Thu, before 9am/after 5pm, May 1-Sept 30 (3-0)
• Voted not to support creation of a Department of Public Works at this time (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (3-0)
• Approved abatement for Evergreen Cemetery March bill at lowest rate (3-0)
• Approved abatement for 23 Lake St faulty toilet at lowest rate (3-0)
• Approved abatement for 36 Cole Street A leaky shower valve at lowest rate (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2025 (2-0-1, Kostka abstained)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a large-scale rental housing development and two residential property variances. The board is reviewing requests for special permits and setbacks for properties on Marion Drive, Cushman Drive, Braintree Ave, and Howland Lane.

• Comprehensive Permit request by Cushman Farms, LLC for 162 rental housing units on 11 acres off Marion Drive and Cushman Drive
• Special permit request for Veronica McCarthy at 2 Braintree Ave regarding setbacks and minimum lot size
• Special variance request for Mark Moore at 81 Howland Lane for a front yard setback to build an open deck

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals continued Mark Moore's special variance request for an open deck at 81 Hollins Lane to April 16, 2025, at 7:15 PM, to ensure a full board is present. The board also discussed the Cushman Farms peer review invoice, requesting a $7,500 deposit before the next meeting, and approved corrected minutes changing unit numbers from 144 to 162.

• Continued Mark Moore's variance hearing to April 16, 2025, at 7:15 PM
• Approved corrected minutes changing unit numbers from 144 to 162
• Requested Cushman Farms deposit $7,500 for peer review before April 16 meeting

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to discuss operational updates, including leaching field repairs, budget and betterment progress, available sewer capacity, and a public hearing planned for May. The meeting will also include an update from the Water Commissioners and a discussion of special assessments.

• Leaching Fields/Punch List review
• Budget and Betterment Update
• Available sewer capacity discussion
• Public Hearing scheduled for May
• Special Assessments consideration

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold a site plan review for expanding the gravel parking area at 211 & 213 Main Street (Jones River Community Chapel), hear a town planner presentation on the Corridor Study, and approve minutes from the March 24 meeting. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Site plan review for parking expansion at 211 & 213 Main Street (Map 46 Lot 100)
• Town Planner presentation on Kingston's Corridor Study
• Approval of March 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Kingston Planning Board voted 3-0 to continue the site plan review for the Jones River Community Chapel's proposed parking expansion at 211 & 213 Main Street. The board heard public comments, including concerns about tree removal and parking overflow, and the town planner advised the church to present drawings within two weeks. No final decision was made on the parking expansion.

• Continued site plan review for 211 & 213 Main Street parking expansion (3-0)

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to attend a Board of Selectmen meeting. The purpose of the session is to consider amending Warrant Article 3.

• Consideration of amendment to Warrant Article 3

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will convene on April 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Room 200 of Town House or via Zoom. The meeting includes an open forum for discussing the Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant, a proposed amendment to Article 3 of the Fire Department’s Supplemental FY25 budget request, and closing the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant, then approved an amendment to Article 3 to add supplemental funding for two fire department leases, and finally closed the warrant. All votes were by roll call with no opposition. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:07 PM.

• Opened 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant (3-0)
• Approved amending Article 3 for Fire Department supplemental FY25 budget (3-0)
• Closed 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to review invoices, certificates of compliance, and project applications including a single-family home addition at 19 Pine Hill Road and a fence amendment for Ring Road Solar. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the demolition and reconstruction of a single-family house at 18 Old Orchard Lane.

• Signed invoices including $1,125.00 for Bonomi Welding, $181.90 for We Print Today, and $30.39 for WB Mason
• Request for Determination of Applicability for an addition to a single-family home at 19 Pine Hill Road
• Request for Amendment/Deviation for Ring Road Solar, LLC at 126 and 131-137 Ring Road regarding security fencing with wildlife passage
• Public hearing for a Notice of Intent to demolish and reconstruct a single-family house at 18 Old Orchard Lane

The Kingston Conservation Commission denied two Certificate of Compliance requests for 18 Old Mill Road because the applicant failed to complete required work and provided no updates. It approved a Determination of Applicability for a house addition at 19 Pine Hill Road, with a stipulation that the plan be updated to show an existing patio. The commission also closed a public hearing and approved a Notice of Intent for 18 Old Orchard Lane, and continued a solar project amendment request to May 14.

• Denied Certificate of Compliance requests for 18 Old Mill Road (6-0)
• Approved RDA for 19 Pine Hill Road addition, with stipulation to show patio on plan (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for 18 Old Orchard Lane NOI (6-0)
• Approved 18 Old Orchard Lane project with special conditions (6-0)
• Approved RDA for Howland's Lane, issued Negative 3 Determination (6-0)
• Continued Ring Road Solar amendment request to May 14, 2025 (6-0)

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging will hold a meeting to discuss next steps for the Age and Dementia study, review the COA Building Usage Agreement and application, and hear staff and committee reports.

• Next Steps for Age and Dementia study and formation of the working group
• COA Building Usage Agreement (rental agreement) and application review
• Secretary Report for February and March
• Board members term expiration dates and future planning

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board accepted the February and March 2025 meeting minutes. They welcomed Lucy Colletta as a new voting member and discussed upcoming items for the Select Board, including policy updates and senior center hours. The board also reviewed the Age and Dementia study progress and upcoming programs.

• Accepted February and March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Welcomed Lucy Colletta as voting member, appointed by Select Board on March 25, 2025
• Discussed recommending policy updates and senior center hours change to Select Board
• Noted Age and Dementia study working group formed with 12 of 14 members confirmed

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will vote on the FY26 Departmental Budget. The board will also receive updates on the Main Street water main paving plan and a new well project.

• Vote to approve FY26 Departmental Budget
• Main Street Water Main final paving plan update
• New well project funding and loan status update
• Abatement request for December 2024 bill for 17 Summer St
• Discussion with Sewer Commission regarding water moratorium

The Board of Water Commissioners unanimously approved the FY26 water department budget of $2,146,598. A subcommittee was formed to discuss the water moratorium with the Sewer Commission, after the sewer board urged lifting it to support sewer revenue growth. The board also discussed the Main Street water main paving schedule and the new well project timeline, with construction completion estimated for late 2028.

• Approved FY26 water department budget of $2,146,598 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2025 (2-0-1, chairman abstained)
• Formed subcommittee to discuss water moratorium with Sewer Commission (3-0)
• Paused shut-off for 17 Summer St resident pending meter accuracy test

General

The Kingston Finance Committee has published an agenda for a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Town House located at 26 Evergreen St., Room 200 and via Zoom. The agenda text consists solely of procedural boilerplate and notice requirements, indicating the committee will attend a Board of Selectmen meeting.

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to review and decide on exemption and chapter land applications, and to consider executive session minutes. The agenda is brief and contains only these routine administrative items.

• Review and decision on exemption and chapter land applications
• Executive session meeting minutes review

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and reviewed exemption applications, approving most and denying one 17D application. They also reviewed and denied one FY25 real estate tax abatement application. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 1 CPA exemption
• Approved 2 17D exemptions
• Denied 1 17D exemption
• Approved 2 41C exemptions
• Approved 2 22a exemptions
• Approved 1 22D exemption
• Approved 2 37a exemptions
• Denied 1 FY25 real estate tax abatement application

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on April 8, 2025, to review and vote on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles, approve updated COA policies, and delegate its response to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins. The meeting will also include routine approval of past minutes and a town administrator's report.

• Review and Board Vote of 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Delegate its Response to Open Meeting Law Complaint Filed Against it by Patrick Higgins on March 26, 2025, to Town Counsel
• Review and Approve Updated COA Policies and Procedures
• Appointment to Agricultural Commission
• Acceptance of Donations to the Kingston Council on Aging

The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 to recommend favorable action on the FY26 General Fund Operating Budget (Article 4), with Chairman Crone and Selectman Emberg opposed. They also closed the Annual Town Meeting warrant and approved favorable action on most other warrant articles, including a 5-0 vote to create a Public Works Department. The board accepted the 3A Corridor Study and approved changes to Council on Aging hours and policies.

• Approved FY26 General Fund Operating Budget (3-2)
• Closed 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant (5-0)
• Approved creation of Public Works Department (5-0)
• Approved COA hours change effective May 5, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved COA Policies and Procedures (5-0)
• Accepted 3A Corridor Study (5-0)
• Denied CPC appropriation for Jack Burry Boat House roof (0-5)
• Approved CPC appropriation for Evergreen Cemetery Historic Preservation (3-2)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation involving High Pines Corporation. The board will also review executive session meeting minutes.

• Strategy discussion regarding High Pines Corporation
• Approval or release of Executive Session Meeting Minutes

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will hold an open session meeting to review bills for payment, approve open session meeting minutes, and enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications under state law. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 AM on April 8, 2025, at Town House - 26 Evergreen St. Room 203 and via Zoom.

• Review bills for payment
• Approve open session meeting minutes
• Enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications (non-public record)

The Board of Assessors met on April 8, 2025, and handled only procedural items: reviewing and signing department bills and prior meeting minutes. Maureen Clarke also reviewed the existing Solar PILOT and discussed future billing options, but no decisions were made or votes taken. The meeting closed with an executive session.

• Reviewed and signed department bills
• Reviewed and signed open session meeting minutes
• Discussed Solar PILOT billing options (no action taken)

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet to review March bills, approve minutes from March 17, hear a report from Health Agent Joyce Krystofolski, and discuss potential changes to Board of Health regulations, the posting of food inspection grades, and fees for emergency subsequent re-inspections. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Review of March bills
• Discussion of Board of Health Regulations
• Discussion of posting food inspection/grading
• Discussion of fees for emergency subsequent re-inspections

The Kingston Board of Health approved a $100 plan review fee for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) systems, effective immediately. The board also discussed revising regulations, including rooster quiet hours, and considered charging a $75 reinspection fee for emergency calls. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $100 ADU plan review fee (4-0)
• Accepted March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved adjournment (4-0)

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to review past meeting minutes and receive a human resources update. The board also needs to appoint a third member to proceed with annual town meeting preparations.

• Review and approve minutes for March 17, 2025 and March 25, 2025
• Update from Tina Betti, Human Resources Manager
• Wage and Personnel Board needs a third member appointed by the Finance Committee

The Wage and Personnel Board met on April 7, 2025, and unanimously approved the minutes from its March 17 and March 25, 2025 meetings. The board also reviewed preparations for Annual Town Meeting, including forwarding the Public Works Director job description and Job Analysis Questionnaire at a Selectman's request. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded Public Works Director job description and JAQ to Selectmen (discussed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow an open deck closer to Leigh Road than current setback rules permit. The board will also discuss future site visit dates for the Cushman Farms 40B housing project and continue a related public hearing to November 1, 2023.

• Public hearing on variance for open deck at 81 Howland Lane, seeking relief from front yard setback rules on Leigh Road
• Discussion of site visit dates for Cushman Farms 40B housing project
• Continuation of public hearing for Cushman Farms 40B project (162 units) on Marion Drive and Cushman Drive

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission’s April 2, 2025 meeting notice lists only procedural boilerplate and no decisions or discussions beyond a joint Finance Committee appearance. The posted agenda contains no new business, ordinances, or votes.

General

The Finance Committee will review and vote on the FY26 Wastewater Department budget and Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The body will also discuss the FY26 budget excess levy capacity and projected free cash balance.

• Re-vote on FY26 Wastewater Department budget
• Vote on Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Presentation of FY26 Capital Expenditure Plan by Capital Planning Committee
• Discussion of FY26 Budget Excess Levy Capacity amount
• Discussion of projected Free Cash balance

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review and close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The meeting includes funding request presentations for the FY26 budget cycle.

• Review and finalize 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Sewer Commission presentation on FY26 Warrant Article Funding Request
• Capital Planning Committee presentation on FY26 Funding Request
• Closing of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will convene on April 1, 2025, at 4:30 PM to review updates from the superintendent, discuss plant expansion and leaching fields, and address financial matters. The meeting includes a presentation to Selectmen and participation in their 6 PM meeting.

• 41 Summer St burst pipe repair
• Leaching fields discussion
• Sewer plant expansion proposal
• Financials and municipal bonds review
• Town Meeting Articles

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four projects affecting wetlands and buffer zones, including a dock expansion, house reconstruction, and coastal additions. The board will also consider certificates of compliance, determinations of applicability, and an amendment for a solar facility's security fencing.

• Public hearing: 105 Monk's Hill Road — Notice of Intent for expansion of unpermitted preexisting dock and permitting of preexisting shed within buffer zone to Smelt Pond
• Public hearing: 18 Old Orchard Lane — Notice of Intent for demolition/reconstruction of single-family house and shed move within buffer zones to coastal and inland resources
• Public hearing: 2 Braintree Avenue — Notice of Intent for additions to single-family house within coastal buffer zones and land subject to coastal storm flowage
• Public hearing: 20 Marion Drive (now 1 Royson Drive) — Request for Amendment to SE 037-0880
• Action item: Ring Road Solar, LLC (126 and 131-137 Ring Road) — Request for Amendment/Deviation for security fencing with wildlife passage

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a new dock and a variance to keep a preexisting shed at 105 Monk's Hill Road, with special conditions including no hazardous storage in the shed and conservation posts. The Commission also issued a Certificate of Compliance to Eversource for the Carver to Kingston Reliability Project. Several other matters were continued to future meetings, including the Howland's Lane RDA and the 18 Old Orchard Lane NOI.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Eversource Carver to Kingston Reliability Project (6-0)
• Approved NOI for dock expansion and shed variance at 105 Monk's Hill Road with conditions (6-0)
• Approved NOI for additions at 2 Braintree Avenue with special conditions (6-0)
• Continued 2 Wildwood Circle RDA to May 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued Howland's Lane RDA to April 9, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 20 Marion Drive amendment to May 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 18 Old Orchard Lane NOI to April 9, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued Ring Road Solar amendment to April 9, 2025 (6-0)

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will present its annual recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for upcoming Town Meeting. This is a procedural meeting to finalize and transmit the board's proposals.

The Wage and Personnel Board presented its Annual Town Meeting recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, including a 2% cost-of-living adjustment, position reclassifications, and new positions. The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to approve the Wage and Personnel Bylaw and move the supporting warrant article to the Town Meeting Warrant. The total cost of the warrant article is $53,829, funded from General Fund, Water, and Wastewater accounts.

• Approved Wage and Personnel Bylaw and moved warrant article to Town Meeting Warrant (unanimous)
• Presented recommendations including 2% COLA, reclassifications, and new positions
• Discussed reclassification of Human Resources Manager to Director; schools do not pay for HR support

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct public hearings regarding Russell's Pond Road and an aquaculture license. The board will also review budget requests for the police and fire departments and discuss recommendations for bylaws and capital funding.

• Public Hearing: Street Acceptance for Russell's Pond Road
• Public Hearing: Aquaculture License
• Police Department Additional FY26 Budget Request
• Supplemental Budget Request from Fire Chief for FY25 Fire Department Budget
• Resolution and Vote to Support the No Cuts to Public Education Bill

The Board of Selectmen approved a $125,000 supplemental FY25 Fire Department budget request, funded by closing prior-year appropriations and Free Cash. They also approved a new Class II used car dealer license for Circuit Auto Body Inc., supported a resolution for increased education funding, and accepted a $16,183 fire hose donation. A request to add $575,000 for police staffing to the Town Meeting warrant was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Approved $125,000 supplemental FY25 Fire Department budget (4-0)
• Approved new Class II license for Circuit Auto Body Inc. (4-0)
• Supported resolution for increased education funding (4-0)
• Accepted $16,183 donation from Priolo Concrete Forms for fire hose (4-0)
• Approved Russell's Pond Road acceptance next step (4-0)
• Approved aquaculture lease #1 for Jared Waitkus (4-0)
• Approved Wage and Personnel recommendations and warrant article (4-0)
• Accepted resignations from Mary Hayes and Karen Johnson (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to decide on chapter land and exemption applications. The board will also receive updates on appellate taxes and review FY2025 real estate abatement applications.

• Decision on exemption and chapter land applications
• Review of FY2025 real estate tax abatement applications
• Appellate tax updates from Maureen Clarke

The Board of Assessors held an executive session and approved three Chapter 22A exemptions, two Chapter 22E exemptions, and one real estate tax abatement application. No minutes were reviewed, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 3 Chapter 22A exemptions
• Approved 2 Chapter 22E exemptions
• Approved 1 real estate tax abatement application

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations or collective bargaining with non-union personnel. The meeting consists of an executive session and a return to open session.

• Strategy sessions for negotiations with non-union personnel

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review bills for payment and the March abatement report. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss non-public exemption and abatement applications.

• Review of bills for payment
• March abatement report
• Executive session regarding exemption and abatement applications

The Board of Assessors met briefly and handled routine administrative business. They reviewed and signed department bills and the March abatement report. No minutes were reviewed, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Reviewed and signed department bills
• Reviewed and signed March abatement report

Planning

The Planning Board will discuss proposed zoning changes to be voted on at the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. These proposals include updates to service use definitions and modifications to the Mixed-Use Redevelopment Overlay District.

• Proposed definition of 'Service Use' and updates to Commercial/Industrial Uses in the Commercial Zoning District
• Proposed modification to Mixed-Use Redevelopment Overlay District (MUROD) Special Permit Uses
• Proposed modification to the Zoning Map to include all or part of Map 84, Lot 2 in the MUROD
• Approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Board voted 3-0 to recommend favorable action on a zoning bylaw amendment that would allow gas stations by special permit in the Mixed-Use Redevelopment Overlay District (MUROD) and add a definition for 'Service Use.' The board also voted 3-0 to recommend a separate housekeeping amendment to restore omitted uses in the Commercial District's Use Table. Both items will go to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting.

• Recommended favorable action on MUROD zoning amendment allowing gas stations by special permit (3-0)
• Recommended favorable action on Use Table housekeeping amendment for Commercial District (3-0)
• Closed public hearing on zoning bylaw changes (3-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, hear engineering updates on the Main Street final paving and the new well project, and receive the superintendent's departmental update. The update covers a generator repair at South St, late March bills due to a printer error, the start of the shut-off program, and an ASR report due to MassDEP. The board will also consider an abatement request for 41 Summer St due to frozen, broken water lines.

• Engineering updates on Main Street final paving and new well project (Kleinfelder)
• South St generator offline, repair needed
• March bills sent late; insert explaining rate change omitted due to printer miscommunication
• Shut-off program started; first shut-off March 27, 2025
• Abatement request for 41 Summer St due to frozen, broken water lines

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0) and tabled the March 10, 2025 minutes pending Commissioner Kostka's arrival. No other formal votes were taken. The board discussed Main Street paving plans, the new well project, a grant application, and an abatement request but took no action on those items.

• Approved minutes of February 25, 2025 (2-0)
• Tabled minutes of March 10, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will meet to fill three vacancies, hear public comments, and begin reviewing departmental budgets for fiscal year 2026. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Finance Committee, Capital Planning Committee, and Wage and Personnel Board each have a vacancy; residents can volunteer by emailing [email protected]
• FY26 Departmental Budget Reviews: Education (KES/KIS) and Silver Lake Assessment
• Elected Officials' Salaries discussion and possible vote
• FY26 departmental budget changes requiring new votes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit request for a property at 3 Grandview Avenue. The board will consider a proposal to modify a nonconforming structure on a nonconforming lot.

• Public hearing for Susan Larson at 3 Grandview Avenue to remove a roof and build a second floor for living space

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals approved an amendment to Susan Larson's special permit for 3 Grandview Ave, removing the proposed second story and limiting the project to a deck. The amendment was granted without prejudice, allowing future requests. The board voted unanimously to accept the amended permit, with conditions that only deck plans be submitted to the building department. The hearing was closed, and the decision is subject to appeal within 21 days.

• Approved amendment to special permit for deck only at 3 Grandview Ave (unanimous)
• Removed second story and bedroom addition from permit request
• Granted amendment without prejudice, allowing future requests
• Stipulated that only deck plans be submitted to building department
• Closed public hearing for 3 Grandview Ave

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the March quarterly sewer bill of $424,014.72 and discussing new business items. Topics include Town Meeting articles, financials, a $1.6 million Tramwell project, and leaching field betterments. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• March Quarterly Sewer Bill $424,014.72
• Town Meeting Articles
• Financials
• 1.6 Million Tramwell
• Leaching Field Betterment

The Kingston Sewer Commission approved an adjustment to water charges for a property at 35 River Street due to extenuating circumstances, matching the water department's adjustment. Dave Wilson was officially offered the position of pump station operator. The board discussed integrating accessory dwelling units into the sewer system, emphasizing separate connections and engineering involvement, but no formal decision was made on that topic. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes and updates on betterment records and budget.

• Approved adjustment of water charge for 35 River Street to match water department's adjustment
• Offered Dave Wilson the position of pump station operator
• Approved meeting minutes from 03/04/25
• Adjourned meeting

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will review draft FY2026 pay schedules (Schedules A, B-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, and D) and a handout for the Annual Town Meeting. They will also prepare for a meeting with the Board of Selectmen on March 25, 2025, and hear an update from the Human Resources Manager. The board is seeking a third member to be appointed by the Finance Committee.

• Review draft FY2026 Schedules A, B-1, C-1, C-2, C-3 and D
• Review draft handout for Annual Town Meeting
• Prepare for meeting with Board of Selectmen on March 25, 2025
• Approve minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting
• Board seeking third member appointed by Finance Committee

The Wage and Personnel Board reviewed draft FY2026 pay schedules and the Annual Town Meeting handout, approving both without changes. The board also approved the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed FY2026 draft schedules A, B-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, D — no changes needed
• Reviewed draft Annual Town Meeting handout — no changes needed

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review a new fee schedule and discuss fees for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) septic plan reviews. The board will also receive a report from Health Agent Joyce Krystofolski.

• Discussion of new fee schedule
• Discussion of ADU Septic Plan Review Fee

The Kingston Board of Health approved a new fee schedule effective July 1, 2025, and discussed adding an ADU septic plan review fee. The board accepted the February 3, 2025 meeting minutes. Health Agent Joyce Krystofolski reported on DEP trainings, food truck inspections, rooster complaints, and a CPR class. No bills were reviewed.

• Approved new fee schedule effective July 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Accepted February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed adding ADU septic plan review fee to fee schedule
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

General

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet March 13 at 3:30 PM in Room 200 of Town House, 26 Evergreen St., and via Zoom to review minutes and conduct a closed-door strategy session for upcoming non-union contract negotiations.

• Closed-door session to prepare for non-union personnel contract negotiations

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will convene at 6:30 PM in Town House Room 200 and via Zoom to review bills, action items, public hearings, and updates. Two public hearings are scheduled on proposed additions to single-family homes at 10 Shore Drive and 2 Braintree Avenue.

• Bills from Environmental Partners Group, LLC ($X), Beals & Thomas, Inc. ($X) for Sampson's Brook Headwaters Restoration Project oversight, and WB Mason for office supplies
• Request for Certificate of Compliance continuance at 18 Old Mill Road to April 9, 2025
• Request for Amendment/Deviation for Ring Road Solar, LLC (126 and 131-137 Ring Road) including wildlife-passage security fencing
• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 10 Shore Drive: single-family home addition with covered porch, drywells, and mitigation plantings
• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 2 Braintree Avenue: additions within Coastal Resource Areas and Coastal Storm Flowage zones

The Kingston Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a home addition at 10 Shore Drive, with conditions including drywells, mitigation plantings, and conservation posts. The commission continued hearings for 2 Braintree Avenue and Ring Road Solar fencing to March 26, and granted a continuance for 18 Old Mill Road to April 9. A 30-day enforcement reprieve was granted for 44 Raboth Road.

• Approved 10 Shore Drive addition with variances and special conditions (5-0)
• Continued 2 Braintree Avenue hearing to March 26, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Ring Road Solar fencing amendment to March 26, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued 18 Old Mill Road certificate of compliance to April 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Granted 30-day enforcement reprieve for 44 Raboth Road
• Signed bills for MS4 support, construction oversight, office supplies, and mileage

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to review and decide on exemption and chapter land applications, and to review FY2025 real estate and personal property abatement applications. The agenda includes an executive session, indicating some matters will be discussed privately. No specific applications or amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Executive session
• Review and decision on exemption and chapter land applications
• Review of FY2025 real estate and personal property abatement applications

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and approved 13 real estate exemptions, denied 1, and approved 1 Chapter Land application. They also approved 5 tax abatements, denied 1, and took no action on 1. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 13 real estate exemptions
• Denied 1 real estate exemption
• Approved 1 Chapter Land application
• Approved 5 FY25 RE/PP tax abatements
• Denied 1 FY25 RE/PP tax abatement
• Took no action on 1 FY25 RE/PP tax abatement

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen is meeting on March 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The agenda consists solely of a call to order followed by a recess into executive session, with no return to open session, to discuss strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel. No other business is listed.

• Executive session for strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel
• Meeting location: Town House, 26 Evergreen St., Room 203

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on March 11, 2025, to discuss and potentially vote on a FY26 Proposition 2 ½ override for the Police Department. The agenda also includes updates on a water moratorium, liquor and entertainment license updates for Paisano's, board appointments, and the release of an aquaculture lease.

• Discussion and Possible Vote on a FY26 Proposition 2 ½ Override for the Police Department
• Approval of Update to Paisano's Existing Liquor License and New Entertainment License
• Update from Water Commissioner regarding Water Moratorium
• Accept the Release of Aquaculture Lease #1 - VanDuzer
• Appointment of Wastewater Pump Station Operator and Maintenance Technician

The Board of Selectmen voted 2-2 (with one recusal) against placing a $575,000 Proposition 2½ override for the Police Department on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The board unanimously approved several other items, including extending Paisano's liquor license to 11 p.m., adding a Sunday entertainment license, and appointing John Mathias to the Agricultural Commission. A wastewater pump station operator was also appointed.

• Police override warrant article failed (2-2, Bateman recused)
• Approved Paisano's liquor license extension to 11 p.m. and Sunday entertainment license (5-0)
• Appointed John Mathias to Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Accepted Barry Mathias's resignation from Agricultural Commission (5-0)
• Appointed David Wilson as Wastewater Pump Station Operator and Maintenance Technician (5-0)
• Accepted surrender of Aquaculture License #1 by William VanDuzer (5-0)
• Removed Matthew Wheble from Aquaculture Waitlist (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 28, Feb 18, and Feb 25 meetings (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss the 2025 annual town election dates and review bills for payment. The board will also review a data collection contract and meet with the Veteran Agent regarding the HERO Act.

• Review and signing of data collection contract
• Discussion of HERO Act with Veteran Agent
• Notification of 2025 annual town election dates and positions
• Executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications

The Board of Assessors voted to support a 50% increase to the HERO Act exemption under clause 22J and to support clause 221, but declined to adopt the maximum increase. The board cited the town's financial situation as the reason for the cautious approach. A resident urged the maximum increase, and the board encouraged the public to amend the decision at Town Meeting.

• Voted to support clause 221 HERO Act exemption
• Voted to support a 50% increase to clause 22J HERO Act exemption
• Declined to adopt maximum HERO Act exemption increase

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to enter an executive session. The body intends to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation involving the O'Donnell Family Realty Trust.

• Executive session regarding O'Donnell Family Realty Trust
• Approval and release of Executive Session Meeting Minutes

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board will convene on March 11, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the Senior Center, 30 Evergreen Street. The meeting will cover updates on contracts, volunteer opportunities, and operational matters for senior services. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update regarding OCPC contract and BOS outcome
• Discuss the Age and Dementia working group - next steps
• COA Hours discussion
• Resignation of Board Member/Open Seat/possible filling of position by Associate Member
• COA Building Usage Agreement (rental agreement) and application review

The Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend changing COA operating hours to a consistent 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, pending Select Board approval. The board also recommended Lucy Colletta move from associate to voting member to fill Mary Hayes's seat, and discussed the approved Age and Dementia Study working group.

• Voted to recommend COA hours change to 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays (unanimous)
• Voted to recommend Lucy Colletta as voting board member to replace Mary Hayes (unanimous)
• Tabled old business items: term expirations, Friends rep update, building usage agreement

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve department bill schedules, hear engineering updates on the Main Street water main and new well project, and discuss an AT&T cell tower contract. They will also review water department operations, including FCC licensing and annual reporting requirements.

• Main Street Water Main Update – final paving scheduled for April
• New well project update – Kleinfelder scope and fee agreement
• AT&T Cell Tower Contract at 254 Pembroke Street
• FCC license and signal update to address Eversource interference
• Collection of data for Annual Statistical Report due to MassDEP by end of March

Planning

The Planning Board will discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaws regarding accessory housing units to align with state regulations. The board will also review a land division application for a parcel off Indian Pond Road.

• Public hearing on proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments for Protected and Unprotected Accessory Housing Units
• Review of application by Joseph Webby Jr. to divide Map 80 Lot 52-4 off Indian Pond Road into two un-buildable parcels

The Kingston Planning Board held a public hearing on proposed zoning bylaw amendments regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to align with new state regulations. The board voted 4-0 to close the hearing and recommend the language to Town Meeting as written. The board also approved an ANR (Approval Not Required) plan to divide an unbuildable parcel off Indian Pond Road into two unbuildable parcels, and accepted the minutes from February 24, 2025.

• Closed public hearing on ADU zoning amendments (4-0)
• Recommended ADU zoning language to Town Meeting as written (4-0)
• Approved ANR for division of parcel off Indian Pond Road into two unbuildable lots (4-0)
• Accepted minutes of February 24, 2025 (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to hold a public hearing regarding an application for a special permit. Additionally, the board will review past meeting minutes from October and November 2024.

• Public hearing for applicant Rafe Veiga, 17 Shore Drive (Map 38, Lot 259) seeking a special permit per section 4.2.A MGL for a preexisting nonconforming structure use not meeting minimum setbacks or lot size.

General

The Kingston Finance Committee will review FY26 departmental budgets for the Fire Department, Animal Control, Harbormaster, Police Department, Selectmen, and Liability/Property Insurance. They may also re-vote on previously reviewed budgets and receive a status update on education budgets. Public comments are invited.

• FY26 budget reviews for Fire, Police, Animal Control, Harbormaster, Selectmen, and insurance
• Possible re-votes on previously reviewed budgets
• FY26 Education Budgets status update
• Vacancies on Finance Committee, Capital Planning Committee, and Wage and Personnel Board

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes from past meetings, discuss financials, and hear an update from the superintendent. The commission will also address a burst pipe cleanup at 35 River St and sewer fees for 25-33 Final Sewer.

• 35 River St burst pipe cleanup (47,000 gallons)
• 25-33 Final Sewer fee ($715.35)
• Financials review
• Superintendent update
• Betterment update

The Kingston Sewer Commission approved a motion to adjust the water charge for a property at 35 River Street to match the water department's adjustment due to extenuating circumstances. The board also officially offered Dave Wilson the position of pump station operator and discussed integrating accessory dwelling units into the sewer system, emphasizing separate connections and engineering involvement. No other formal votes were recorded; the meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved adjustment of water charge for 35 River Street to match water department's adjustment
• Offered Dave Wilson the position of pump station operator
• Adjourned meeting by motion

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review February 2025 bills and meeting minutes. The board is scheduled to discuss health regulations, permit fees, and specific permitting for nursing homes and mobile food trucks.

• BOH Regulations review
• Fee schedule and permits
• Fees for printing/photocopying
• Nursing Home permitting
• Mobile Food Truck Inspections

The Kingston Board of Health approved a $150 fee for town-sponsored events, changed food truck permit dates to April 1–March 31 with a grace period for 2024 permits, and authorized the Health Agent to train the administrative assistant for a potential promotion. The board also reviewed proposed fee schedule increases but deferred final approval to the next meeting.

• Approved $150 fee for town-sponsored events (5-0)
• Approved food truck permit period April 1–March 31, with 2024 permits extended to March 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Health Agent authority to develop pathway for Administrative Assistant to Assistant position (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved fees for printing/photocopying
• Deferred final fee schedule approval to next meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed additions to a house at 2 Braintree Avenue. The board will also review requests for determination and certification of compliance for properties on Wildwood Circle and Spruce Street.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for additions to a single-family house at 2 Braintree Avenue
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a play structure at 2 Wildwood Circle
• Request for Certification of Compliance for 23 Spruce Street
• Enforcement item regarding 44 Raboth Road

The Kingston Conservation Commission continued three matters: a retroactive request for a play structure at 2 Wildwood Circle, a Notice of Intent for additions at 2 Braintree Avenue, and a Certificate of Compliance for 23 Spruce Street. All continuances passed 6-0. The Commission also discussed enforcement at 44 Raboth Road, focusing on an unpermitted wall and concrete parking area.

• Continued 2 Wildwood Circle RDA hearing to March 26, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 2 Braintree Avenue NOI hearing to March 12, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 23 Spruce Street Certificate of Compliance to April 23, 2025 (6-0)
• Signed two Certificates of Compliance for 120 Country Club Way
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on February 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Room 200 of Town House or via Zoom. The agenda includes public hearings on street acceptance for Jones River Estates and additions to aquaculture leases, as well as discussions on a 4-day work week proposal, a task force for age-friendly initiatives, and updates on the FY2026 budget.

• Public Hearing - Street Acceptance for Jones River Estates - Captain Jones Way, Barrows Brook Circle
• Public Hearing - Addition of Names to Aquaculture Leases #2 and #3
• Consideration of KTEU Request to Establish a 4-Day Work Week at the Town House
• Create Task Force Committee for Age and Dementia Friendly Study by Old Colony Planning Council
• Update on FY2026 Budget

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear engineering updates on the Main Street water main and well design projects, and discuss water rate changes reflected in March bills. They will also consider three abatement requests for water bills due to leaks or excessive usage, and discuss a regional water plan and a request to update the Board of Selectmen on the well project.

• Main Street Water Main project update
• Well Design/Engineering update
• Abatement request for 35 River St (pipe burst)
• Abatement request for 41 Summer St (excessive usage)
• Abatement request for 296 Pembroke St (leaky toilet)

The Board of Water Commissioners approved a $2,495 quote from TCS to convert to a new FCC license and radio signal due to a conflict with Eversource. They also approved a water bill abatement for 35 River St after a pipe burst, leaving only service charges. A second abatement request for 41 Summer St was denied due to lack of documentation, and a third for 296 Pembroke St was denied for being filed past the 30-day deadline.

• Approved $2,495 TCS quote for FCC license/radio conversion (3-0)
• Approved water bill abatement for 35 River St, service charges remain (2-0)
• Denied abatement for 41 Summer St, no motion made
• Denied abatement for 296 Pembroke St, request filed after 30-day deadline
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2025 (2-0)

Planning

The Kingston Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a requested modification to the Greystone Village subdivision that would add one additional lot off Wapping Road. The board will also review the Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw alongside state updates, discuss Exit 20 area changes, and consider meeting minutes from December 9, 2024 and January 13, 2025.

• Public hearing on a subdivision modification for Greystone Village to add one additional lot off Wapping Road
• Town Planner Report review of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw and state updates
• Discussion of an open house regarding changes to the Exit 20 area and its intersections
• Approval of Planning Board meeting minutes from December 9, 2024 and January 13, 2025

The Kingston Planning Board held a public hearing on Briarwood Construction's request to modify the Greystone Village subdivision to add one additional lot. The board voted 0-4-0 to deny the modified plan as presented. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and discussed upcoming public hearings on ADU bylaw changes and an overlay district for a fuel station.

• Denied modified plan for Greystone Village to add one lot (0-4-0)
• Closed public hearing for Greystone Village modification (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2025 (2-0-2, two abstentions)
• Approved minutes of January 13 (3-0-1, one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations or collective bargaining with non-union personnel. The board will recess to executive session and will not return to open session.

• Executive session for negotiations with non-union personnel

General

The Finance Committee will conduct budget reviews for various town departments for fiscal year 2026. The board will also discuss local revenues, education budget status, and a potential Proposition 2.5 override.

• FY26 Departmental Budget Reviews for Accounting, Assessing, Revaluation, Collector, Treasurer, Tax Title, Debt Service, Town Clerk, Elections & Registration, Human Resources, Wage & Personnel Board, Employee Benefits, and Information Technology
• FY26 Local Revenues Update
• FY26 Education Budgets Status Update
• Discussion on potential Proposition 2.5 Override status
• Vacancies on the Finance Committee, Capital Planning Committee, and Wage and Personnel Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding three special permit requests. These include a large-scale rental housing development and two residential additions.

• Comprehensive Permit request by Cushman Farms, LLC for 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
• Special permit request for William Pflaum at 23 Smiths Lane to construct an adapted addition

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals approved William Farmer's special permit for an addition to a non-conforming dwelling, including a handicap lift. Susan Larson's request to remove a roof and build a second floor was continued to March 19. The board continued Cushman Farms LLC's comprehensive permit for three apartment buildings (162 units) to April 2, requesting revised plans and a peer review cost check.

• Approved special permit for William Farmer's addition (unanimous)
• Continued Susan Larson's special permit hearing to March 19
• Continued Cushman Farms LLC comprehensive permit hearing to April 2

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review real estate and personal property tax abatement applications for FY2025. The board will also consider applications for chapter land exemptions and temporary financial hardship property tax deferrals.

• FY2025 real estate and personal property abatement applications
• Exemption and chapter land applications
• Temporary financial hardship property tax deferral applications
• Appellate Tax Board updates

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and reviewed exemption and Chapter Land applications, approving 18, partially denying 2, approving 3 pending Registry fees, and denying 2. They also reviewed nine real estate and personal property abatement applications, approving six and denying three. A hardship tax deferral application was denied.

• Approved 18 Chapter Land applications
• Partially denied 2 Chapter Land applications
• Approved 3 Chapter Land applications pending Registry fee
• Denied 2 Chapter Land applications
• Approved 6 real estate and personal property abatements
• Denied 3 real estate and personal property abatements
• Denied Real Estate exemption 18A Hardship Tax Deferral application

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to discuss and recommend actions on the HERO Act, review bills for payment, and examine the February abatement report. The meeting will also include a review of open session minutes and a closed executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications.

• Review bills for payment
• February abatement report
• HERO Act discussion and recommendation
• Open session meeting minute review
• Executive session for exemption/abatement applications

The Board of Assessors discussed adopting local-option veteran exemptions under the HERO Act but tabled the recommendation and sponsorship to further research financial implications. They also reviewed and authorized department bills, signed the February abatement report, and signed motor vehicle commitments for 2024 and 2025. No meeting minutes were reviewed or signed.

• Tabled HERO Act veteran exemption recommendation and sponsorship for further research
• Reviewed and authorized department bills
• Signed February abatement report
• Signed Motor Vehicle 7 of 2024 and Motor Vehicle 1 of 2025 commitments

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet virtually to consider financial assistance applications and discuss the review process for such applications. The agenda also includes routine announcements, an open forum, and appointments.

• Consideration of Financial Assistance Applications
• Discussion of Financial Assistance Application Review Process
• Open Forum for public comment
• Appointments (no specific items listed)

The Board of Selectmen approved financial assistance for two applicants, totaling $4,791.18, and designated the COA Outreach Coordinator to review future applications. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:11 PM.

• Approved $798.82 financial assistance for applicant 1 (5-0)
• Approved $3,992.36 financial assistance for applicant 2 (5-0)
• Approved COA Outreach Coordinator to review financial assistance applications (5-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is holding a public meeting on February 18, 2025, at the Town House and via Zoom. The commission will discuss financials, leaching fields, plant expansion, and a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) expansion extension.

• Financials
• Leaching Fields/ Plant Expansion
• WWTP Expansion Extension

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several requests for Certificates of Compliance and hold public hearings regarding residential property modifications. The board will also provide updates on wetland restoration and a planned rewrite of regulations.

• Public hearing: 10 Shore Drive Notice of Intent for single family home addition and mitigation plantings
• Public hearing: 20 Marion Drive (1 Royson Drive) request for Amendment of OOCs
• Certificate of Compliance request: Eversource Carver to Kingston Reliability Project
• Certificate of Compliance requests: 120 Country Club Way, 23 Spruce Street, and 18 Old Mill Road SE
• Update on wetland restoration at Blackwater Memorial Forest

The Kingston Conservation Commission voted to continue the Eversource Carver-to-Kingston Reliability Project's Certificate of Compliance request to March 26, 2025, pending additional certification from a Professional Land Surveyor and confirmation of special conditions. The Commission also issued a Certificate of Compliance for 120 Country Club Way with conditions, including removal of old conservation posts. Public hearings for 10 Shore Drive and 20 Marion Drive were continued to March 12 and March 26, respectively, and a COC for 23 Spruce Street was continued to February 26.

• Continued Eversource RCOC to March 26, 2025 (6-0)
• Issued COC for 120 Country Club Way with conditions (6-0)
• Continued 10 Shore Drive public hearing to March 12, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 20 Marion Drive amendment hearing to March 26, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 23 Spruce Street RCOC to February 26, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 18 Old Mill Road RCOCs to March 12, 2025 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will convene on February 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Town House Room 203. The meeting will begin with a call to order, followed by a recess to an executive session that will not return to open session. The executive session is called to discuss collective bargaining strategy with KTEU and litigation strategy with High Pines Corp.

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on February 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Water Dept Office. The board will vote to approve the minutes from the January 28 meeting and discuss updates on water projects, including the Main Street Water Main Project, a new well design contract, and Trackle Pond Well Cleaning. The meeting will also include departmental updates and address new business items such as a Planning Board amendment and an abatement request.

• Vote to approve January 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Main Street Water Main Project - paving status update
• New well design contract status update with Kleinfelder
• Trackle Pond Well Cleaning - project completion
• Planning Board - Briarwood Construction Map 51, Lot 53-1 through 53-24, additional lot request (comments due February 19)

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on February 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Town House Room 200 or via Zoom to discuss budget items, fee recommendations, appointments, and public requests. The agenda includes discussions on FY26 budget, transfer station sticker fees, ambulance fee increases, and liquor licenses, along with appointments like the Director of Elder Affairs and school committee representatives.

• Appointment of Director of Elder Affairs
• Recommendation of 2025 Transfer Station Sticker Fees
• Discussion of Ambulance Fee Increase
• Approval of two one-day liquor licenses for Sip and Stroll
• Additional FY26 Budget Discussions

The Board of Selectmen unanimously appointed Holly Nighelli as Director of Elder Affairs. They also approved transfer station fee increases, ambulance fee increases, two one-day liquor licenses, the Best Buddies cycling event, a $500 road acceptance filing fee, and several appointments. The Board discussed but did not vote on a potential school budget override, deferring action until the Silver Lake School Committee provides its budget numbers.

• Appointed Holly Nighelli as Director of Elder Affairs (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Transfer Station sticker fee increases (5-0)
• Approved ambulance fee increases effective Feb 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved two one-day liquor licenses for Kingston Collection Sip and Stroll (5-0)
• Approved Best Buddies Challenge cycling event on May 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Melissa Bateman to School Regionalization Study (5-0)
• Set Road Acceptance Policy filing fee at $500 (5-0)
• Appointed Denbeigh Forbes to Memorial Day Parade Committee (5-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving meeting minutes, reviewing financials, and acting on four financial items (two real estate transactions and two abatements). New business includes discussions on the American Legion, a leaching field/plant expansion, an update from the Superintendent, and the Munis Conference in May 2025.

• Real Estate Transaction $84.03
• Abatement -$145.60
• Abatement -$135.20
• Real Estate Transaction $112.15
• Discussion: Leaching Field/Plant Expansion

The Kingston Sewer Commission approved real estate transactions, including a $112.15 transaction, and discussed several operational and financial matters. The commission reviewed leaching field updates, noted a staff injury, and discussed budget issues, including a $2,500 conference allocation and the impact of state-level financial changes. They emphasized managing debt and financial oversight, referencing legal obligations and historical records to address discrepancies. No final decisions were made on the budget or debt-related items, which remain as action items.

• Approved final water bill for real estate transaction 403
• Approved $145 real estate transaction
• Approved $112.15 real estate transaction

Council on Aging

The Kingston Council on Aging will hold its regular meeting to discuss updated bylaws and policies, review the OCPC contract, and consider volunteer opportunities. The board will also receive reports from staff and committee chairs, and address old business including term expirations and building usage agreements.

• Update regarding OCPC contract
• Review of updated Bylaws and Policies & Procedures
• Discussion of Age and Dementia committee makeup
• COA Building Usage Agreement review
• Board members term expiration dates and future planning

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss proposed FY2026 staffing changes, including reclassification of the Human Resources Manager role and creation of new positions for Town Treasurer Collector and Public Works Director. Updates from the Human Resources Manager and review of a draft bylaw form are also on the agenda.

• Review reclassification of Human Resources Manager to Human Resources Director for FY2026
• Consider new FY2026 positions: Town Treasurer Collector and Public Works Director
• Review draft Bylaw Acknowledgement of Receipt form for FY2026
• Discuss Cost of Living Adjustment for FY2026 per HR Manager email
• Review changes to Schedule C-1 and C-3 for Parks and Recreation per Parks Director email

General

The Finance Committee will conduct budget reviews for several town departments for fiscal year 2026. The committee will also appoint a representative to the School Regionalization Study Committee.

• FY26 budget reviews for Board of Health, Council on Aging, Library, Conservation, Planning, Recreation, Veterans' Services, and Historical Commission
• Appointment of representative to School Regionalization Study Committee
• Vacancies on Finance Committee, Capital Planning Committee, and Wage and Personnel Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings on February 5, 2025. The board will consider special permit requests for an adapted addition to a dwelling at 23 Smiths Lane and for adding a second floor to a nonconforming structure at 3 Grandview Avenue. Both hearings are open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Public hearing: special permit for adapted addition at 23 Smiths Lane (Map 67, Lot 58), applicant William Pflaum
• Public hearing: special permit to remove roof and build second floor at 3 Grandview Avenue (Map 38, Lot 93), applicant Susan Larson
• Meeting held at Town House, 26 Evergreen St., Room 200 and via Zoom

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss an update from the superintendent and continue financial discussions from a previous meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Update from Superintendent
• Continued financial discussion from last meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the Health Agent report and discuss specific public health and administrative topics. The board will also consider the acceptance of minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion on Avian Flu
• Review of BOH Regulations
• Discussion on fees for copying

The Kingston Board of Health met on February 3, 2025, and approved the January 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The board discussed permitting issues with Wingate, Speedway, and SkyZone, and noted that fines were issued to three private haulers for non-compliance. A new fee schedule and copying fees will be voted on at the next meeting.

• Approved January 6, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors will meet to review and decide on tax exemption applications, real estate and personal property abatement requests for fiscal year 2025, and Chapter Land applications. The board will also receive updates from the Appellate Tax Board and review executive session meeting minutes.

• Review and decision on FY2025 real estate and personal property tax abatement applications
• Review and decision on exemption application
• Review and decision on Chapter Land applications
• Maureen Clarke to provide Appellate Tax Board updates
• Review executive session meeting minutes

The Board of Assessors met in executive session and handled several property-related matters. They denied one Real Estate exemption application due to the applicant exceeding income limits, approved two Chapter Land applications, and approved four real estate abatement applications. The board also reviewed and signed December executive session minutes and received an update on hiring an appraiser for a pending ATB case.

• Denied one Real Estate exemption application (over income limits)
• Approved two Chapter Land applications
• Approved four FY25 real estate abatement applications
• Reviewed and signed December executive session minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on January 28, 2025, to discuss a proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2026, changes to aquaculture regulations, and several appointments. The meeting will also include a discussion on a potential 4-day work week for town employees.

• Discussion and possible vote on FY26 Operating Budget
• Discussion on proposed changes to aquaculture regulations
• Recommendation for shellfish fees and regulations
• Consideration of KTEU request for 4-day work week at Town House
• Appointment of interim tree warden and public health nurse

The Board of Selectmen approved the Town Administrator's recommended FY26 operating budget of $61,475,194, as amended, in a 5-0 vote. They also approved increased 2025 shellfish license fees (raising most resident fees by $10) and set 2025 beach sticker fees at $30 for residents and $60 for non-residents, with a $5 reduction for seniors and veterans. The board approved several appointments, including an interim tree warden, a water district commission member, a public health nurse, and authorization for up to three intermittent police officers.

• Approved FY26 operating budget of $61,475,194 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 shellfish license fee increases, e.g., residents 14-61 from $40 to $50 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 beach sticker fees: residents $30, non-residents $60, seniors/veterans $5 off (3-2)
• Approved removal of two diseased trees at Adams Center and planting new saplings (5-0)
• Approved manager change at Paisano's Restaurant to Karla Nunes Hanert Pieper (5-0)
• Appointed Shawn Turner as Interim Tree Warden through June 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Appointed Matt Penella as Kingston representative to Central Plymouth County Water District Commission (5-0)
• Authorized Police Chief to appoint up to three civil service permanent intermittent police officers (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and authorize payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) commitments, review bills, approve meeting minutes, and consider the January abatement report. They will also review a Tax Map Maintenance Proposal. The board will then enter executive session to discuss exemption/abatement applications, which are not public record.

• Review & authorize PILOT commitments
• Review bills for payment
• January abatement report
• Tax Map Maintenance Proposal review
• Executive session for exemption/abatement applications

The Board of Assessors reviewed and signed the January abatement report and the November meeting minutes. They also authorized Maureen Clarke to sign the CAI Technologies Tax Map Maintenance Proposal as a yearly contract going forward. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized signing of CAI Technologies Tax Map Maintenance Proposal (unanimous)
• Reviewed and signed January abatement report
• Reviewed and signed November open session meeting minutes

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear an update on the Main Street water main project, and discuss the scope and cost of well design and engineering with Kleinfelder. They will also receive a departmental update on recent maintenance and a budget discussion with the Finance Committee, and consider a letter regarding proposed regulations on accessory dwelling units.

• Update on Main Street Water Main project
• Discussion with Kleinfelder re: scope and cost of well design and engineering
• Budget discussion with Finance Committee on January 22
• Letter to Habitat for Humanity re: 273 Pembroke St
• Wingate proposal for modification to Special Permit ZBA Case 1197

The Board discussed a revised Kleinfelder proposal for well design and engineering, reduced from $951,928 to $825,408 by cutting monitoring wells from four to two and reducing pump house design hours. No formal vote was recorded on this item. The Board also discussed a drought resiliency grant application, a Main Street water main project, and determined a Wingate proposal is subject to the water service moratorium due to lack of documented approvals.

• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Discussed Kleinfelder well design proposal reduced to $825,408
• Discussed drought resiliency grant application due Jan 31
• Determined Wingate proposal subject to moratorium absent approved plans
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss financials continued from a prior meeting, plant expansion and leaching field updates, and an update from the superintendent. The agenda also includes a private appointment with legal counsel. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Appointment with legal counsel
• Financials discussion continued from last meeting
• Plant expansion and leaching field updates
• Update from superintendent

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will meet to review and discuss bylaw amendment requests for FY2026, including new positions, reclassifications, and salary adjustments. The board will also receive updates from Human Resources and review minutes from prior meetings.

• Review salary for new Public Health Nurse hire above Step 3 of Grade 6
• Discuss bylaw amendments for FY2026, including new positions like Public Works Director and Town Treasurer Collector
• Review reclassification requests for Human Resources Manager to Director and Administrative Assistant title change
• Appoint a third member to the Wage and Personnel Board

General

The Kingston Finance Committee is meeting to review departmental budget requests for fiscal year 2026, covering water, wastewater, facilities, general operations (fuel), inspectional services, solid waste, and streets/trees/parks. They will also review revenue estimates and get an update on education budget status. The committee has vacancies and is seeking resident volunteers.

• FY26 budget reviews: Water, Wastewater, Facilities, General Operations (fuel), Inspectional Services, Solid Waste, Streets/Trees/Parks
• Review of FY26 budget revenue estimates
• Update on FY26 education budgets status
• Committee vacancies: Finance Committee, Capital Planning Committee, Wage and Personnel Board

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to decide on several certificates of compliance for properties, discuss enforcement cases, and hold a public hearing on an amendment to orders of conditions. The agenda also includes signing a letter of support for the Bates Pond Accessible Trail Project and updates from Eversource.

• Certificate of Compliance requests: 23 Spruce Street, 120 Country Club Way, 18 Old Mill Road (two parcels)
• Enforcement updates: 44 Raboth Road, 56 Main Street, 11 Wharf Lane, 2 Wildwood Circle
• Public hearing: 20 Marion Drive (1 Royson Drive) - Request for Amendment of OOCs
• Letter of support for Bates Pond Accessible Trail Project
• Eversource Right-of-Way vegetation management update

The Kingston Conservation Commission voted to hire Horsley Witten Group as peer reviewer for the 20 Marion Drive (1 Royson Drive) amendment, with payment due by Feb. 7, 2025. It continued three certificate of compliance hearings (23 Spruce St., 120 Country Club Way, 18 Old Mill Rd.) to Feb. 12, 2025, and closed enforcement cases at 56 Main St., 11 Wharf Lane, and 2 Wildwood Circle. The commission also approved minutes from several prior meetings.

• Hired Horsley Witten Group as peer reviewer for 20 Marion Drive (6-0)
• Set peer review payment deadline of noon Feb. 7, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 23 Spruce St. RCOC to Feb. 12, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 120 Country Club Way RCOC to Feb. 12, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 18 Old Mill Rd. RCOC to Feb. 12, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 44 Raboth Rd. enforcement to Feb. 26, 2025 (6-0)
• Removed 56 Main St. enforcement from agenda (6-0)
• Removed 11 Wharf Lane enforcement from agenda (6-0)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to review financial reports and receive an update from the Superintendent. The board will also address specific property issues regarding sewer charges and equipment.

• Faulty meter at 43 Shore Drive
• Discussion with Keith Hickey and Kathleen Barrette regarding additional sewer charges on property

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen’s January 21, 2025 meeting is a routine session with no substantive decisions or votes listed. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, announcements, and logistical details for public participation.

General

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Town House Room 200 and via Zoom. The meeting includes a joint discussion with Superintendency Union #31 and the Silver Lake Regional School Committee on the town budget, a full regionalization study, and the formation of a communication committee. Chief Holmes will also lead a discussion on the Kingston Middle School School Resource Officer (SRO) program.

• Joint meeting with Superintendency Union #31 and Silver Lake Regional School Committee
• Town Budget Update
• Full Regionalization Study and formation of Communication Committee
• Kingston Middle School SRO discussion led by Chief Holmes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 7:10 PM to decide on a variance requested by William Pflaumr to construct an adapted addition to his dwelling at 23 Smiths Lane. The meeting follows procedural notice requirements and offers in-person and remote participation options.

• Public hearing on variance for adapted addition at 23 Smiths Lane, Map 67, Lot 48

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to decide on exemption and Chapter Land applications. The board will also review FY2025 real estate and personal property tax abatement applications.

• Decision on exemption applications
• Decision on Chapter Land applications
• Review of FY2025 real estate and personal property tax abatement applications
• Appellate Tax Board updates

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will receive the Town Administrator's recommended FY26 budget and a proposed snow plowing policy for unaccepted roads. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a utility pole installation.

• Presentation of Town Administrator's Recommended FY26 Budget
• Public Hearing: Eversource Energy petition to install one new pole on Grove Street
• Presentation of Updated Proposed Snow Plowing on Unaccepted Road Policy
• Authorization for Police Chief to make conditional offers to 2 patrol candidates
• Appointment of Streets, Trees and Parks CDL Driver/Laborer Position

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved an updated policy for plowing unaccepted roads, adding that private ways constructed in 2020 or later are ineligible for snow removal, with annual inspections and a November 1st notification deadline. They also authorized conditional job offers to two police patrol candidates, accepted a $50 donation, accepted a resignation, and appointed a new CDL Driver/Laborer. The board opened and closed a public hearing, approving Eversource's installation of a new pole on Grove Street. The Town Administrator presented a proposed FY26 budget with a 4.12% increase, which was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved updated snow plowing policy for unaccepted roads (5-0)
• Authorized conditional offers to police candidates Kevin Carlson and Matthew Bennett (5-0)
• Accepted $50 donation from Elizabeth Smart for Council on Aging (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Nathan Hedberg from Affordable Housing Trust and Community Preservation Committee (5-0)
• Appointed William Duggan as CDL Driver/Laborer, Grade 3, Step 6 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 open session (5-0)
• Approved Eversource installation of one new pole on Grove Street (5-0)