Kingston, MA

Board of Health

Conservation Commission

Wastewater/Sewer

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Water Commissioners

Board of Assessors

Board of Selectmen

Council on Aging

Board of Assessors

Conservation Commission

General

Wastewater/Sewer

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Selectmen

Board of Assessors

Board of Water Commissioners

Board of Assessors

Wage & Personnel

Conservation Commission

Planning

Conservation Commission

Board of Health

Council on Aging

Board of Selectmen

Board of Water Commissioners

General

Board of Assessors

Conservation Commission

Wage & Personnel

Wastewater/Sewer

Wastewater/Sewer

Board of Health

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning

Board of Assessors

Board of Selectmen

Board of Water Commissioners

Board of Assessors

Conservation Commission

Board of Health

Wastewater/Sewer

Conservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Selectmen

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors

Council on Aging

Board of Water Commissioners

Conservation Commission

Wage & Personnel

Wastewater/Sewer

Board of Health

Wastewater/Sewer

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors

Board of Selectmen

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Board of Health

Wastewater/Sewer

Zoning Board of Appeals

Council on Aging

Board of Selectmen

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors

Board of Water Commissioners

Conservation Commission

Board of Health

Wastewater/Sewer

Wastewater/Sewer

Zoning Board of Appeals

Wage & Personnel

Board of Selectmen

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors

Conservation Commission

Planning

Board of Health

Wastewater/Sewer

Conservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Selectmen

Board of Assessors

Council on Aging

Board of Assessors

Wage & Personnel

Board of Health

Wastewater/Sewer

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning

Board of Selectmen

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors

Wastewater/Sewer

Board of Health

Conservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Council on Aging

Board of Assessors

Board of Selectmen

Board of Assessors

Wage & Personnel

Board of Health

Wastewater/Sewer

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors

Board of Selectmen

Board of Health

Conservation Commission

Wastewater/Sewer

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Selectmen

Board of Assessors

Council on Aging

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, to sign previously voted documents, act on several permit requests for work in wetland buffer zones, and continue enforcement and regulatory discussions. The agenda includes certificates of compliance, determinations of applicability, and orders of conditions for properties near coastal and inland wetlands.

• Certificate of Compliance for 58 Shore Drive (Map 39, Lot 5) for permeable paver patios and retaining wall in coastal buffer zone
• Determination of Applicability for 55 Landing Road (Map 37, Lot 51) for demolition of a 32x32-foot structure in riparian zone
• Certificate of Compliance for 10 Adams Avenue (Map 38, Lot 119) for garage addition in coastal wetland buffer
• Certificate of Compliance for 18 Old Orchard Lane (Map 59, Lot 53-2) for raze and reconstruction of dwelling
• Continued public hearing on updates to Kingston Wetland Protection Regulations

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission is meeting to review and vote on design options for the first phase of the Environmental Plan and on a design services contract with CDM Smith. The board will also respond to a Water Department memo about PFAS and receive updates from the Superintendent and the Assistant to the Superintendent. The meeting includes an appointment of Kara Rozycki from CDM Smith.

• Vote on design options for first phase of Environmental Plan
• Vote on design services contract with CDM Smith
• Response to Water Department memo about PFAS
• Appointment of Kara Rozycki, CDM Smith
• Updates from Superintendent and Jeanne Dunn, Assistant to Superintendent

Board of Water Commissioners

Planning

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit request from New Orchard Realty to raze and rebuild a pre-existing non-conforming dwelling at 17 Old Orchard Lane (Map 59 Lot 52), including a deck, on the same footprint. The proposal does not meet compliance with Kingston Bylaws section 4.2.A.4.A. The board will also discuss reorganization of the Zoning Board and review meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: New Orchard Realty, 17 Old Orchard Lane, Map 59 Lot 52 — special permit to raze and rebuild non-conforming dwelling with deck
• Proposal fails to meet Kingston Bylaws 4.2.A.4.A compliance
• Discussion: Reorganization of Zoning Board
• Review of meeting minutes

Board of Water Commissioners

The Kingston Board of Water Commissioners will meet to receive updates on engineering projects, including a new well and well cleaning, and discuss a meter replacement RFP. The superintendent will report on pump motor replacement, leak repairs, and lead/copper sampling. The board will also consider an invitation to a regional leadership summit about forming a Plymouth County Regional Water Authority.

• New well project and well cleaning project updates by Kristen Berger
• RFP for meter replacement sent to Town Counsel for review
• Main break on Ocean Hill Drive repaired; secondary leak addressed
• Lead and copper sampling letters sent; sample bottles delivered 8/31, collected 9/1
• Invitation to Plymouth County Regional Leadership Summit on Sept 16, 2026

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will meet on August 18, 2026, to review bills and approve minutes from prior meetings. The board will hear a report from Health Agent Joyce Krystofolski and discuss non-compliance fines and staffing in the Health Department. They will also review information on nitrous oxide and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

• Review bills from August 6, 2026
• Accept meeting minutes from August 4, 2026
• Discuss non-compliance fines
• Discuss staffing in the Health Department
• Review nitrous oxide and battery energy storage systems (BESS)

Wastewater/Sewer

The Kingston Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes, handle appointments and commitments, and discuss new business including the 8 Maple Street project, an update from the superintendent, financials, a leaching field update, a sewer fee abatement application for 17 Schofield Road Unit J17, staffing, and the sludge contract. The agenda includes two final water/sewer bill commitments for real estate transactions totaling $1,374.61.

• Appointment: Ryan Lynch - Digested sewage sludge
• Commitment 27-05: $210.30 final water/sewer bill for 35 Maple St & 13 Center Hill Rd
• Commitment 27-06: $1,164.31 final water/sewer bill for 23 Chilton Ave & 13 Atwood St
• New business: 8 Maple Street Project
• Application for Sewer User Fee Abatement for 17 Schofield Road Unit J17

Wage & Personnel

The Kingston Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on bylaw amendments for the fall town meeting, including a proposed change to bereavement leave. The board will also receive a human resources update, review meeting minutes, and discuss the next meeting date.

• Review proposed change to Bereavement Leave, Section 12 (a)
• Human Resources update from Tina Betti
• Approve minutes from July 20, 2026 meeting
• Discuss date/agenda for September 21, 2026 meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet via Zoom to consider several appointments and requests, including hiring a full-time clinician for the police department, approving per-diem clinicians, a road closure for a wedding, and a one-day liquor license. The board will also discuss approving the warrant for the state primary and hear the town administrator's report.

• Request to approve and post warrant for State Primary
• Road closure on West Avenue for a wedding on September 19, 2026
• Police Chief requests to advertise and appoint a full-time clinician to backfill a vacancy
• Police Chief requests authorization to appoint per-diem clinicians temporarily
• Approval of one-day liquor license for Forty Second Brew Co

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Conservation Commission will meet to sign documents, take action on certificates of compliance, discuss enforcement cases, and hold public hearings on two home construction projects. The agenda includes several continued items and administrative updates.

• Certificate of Compliance for Sampson Brook Restoration Project off Winthrop Street
• Certificates of Compliance for dual-use agriculture/solar array at 126, 131, 137 Ring Road
• Determination of Applicability for tree removal at 48 Pond View Drive
• Public hearing for single-family house at 18 Smith's Lane
• Public hearing for raze/rebuild at 17 Old Orchard Lane

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to review and decide on real estate exemption applications, and to discuss updates from the Appellate Tax Board (ATB) presented by Maureen Clarke. The agenda also includes an executive session and review of executive session minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Executive session
• Review of executive session meeting minutes
• Review and decision on real estate exemption applications
• ATB updates presented by Maureen Clarke

Board of Assessors

The Kingston Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including office updates, bill payments, meeting minutes, and authorization of July abatements. They will also review and authorize the 2026 motor vehicle commitment 4. The agenda contains no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Review and authorize July abatements
• Review and authorize 2026 motor vehicle commitment 4
• Review bills for payment
• Review open session meeting minutes
• Office updates from Maureen Clarke

Council on Aging

This is a regular meeting of the Kingston Council on Aging Advisory Board. The board will hear a guest presentation from Veterans Service Officer Sara Lansing and a report from Lucy Coletta on behalf of the Needlers Group. It will also discuss volunteer opportunities, a board representative for Old Colony Elder Services, and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Guest speaker: Veterans Service Officer Sara Lansing
• Lucy Coletta speaking on behalf of the Needlers Group
• Volunteer opportunities: Meals on Wheels drivers and Café help
• Old Colony Elder Services seeking a Kingston representative for its Board Director position

Board of Assessors

Board of Water Commissioners

Planning

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and continued site plan review for converting a hotel to residential use at 149 Main Street, including special permits for inclusionary housing and reduced parking. A separate public hearing will consider a subdivision at 29 Nelson Street to create one additional lot. The board will also review a minor site plan modification at 363 Bishops Highway regarding a fence change and elevator extension.

• Public hearing for subdivision approval at 29 Nelson Street (Map 84, Lot 2) to create one additional lot
• Public hearing and continued site plan review for hotel-to-residential conversion at 149 Main Street (Map 57, Lots 26 and 26-1) with special permits for inclusionary housing and reduced parking
• Minor site plan modification at 363 Bishops Highway (Map 104, Lot 2) for fence change and elevator extension
• Approval of Planning Board meeting minutes from June 8, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings on August 5, 2026, to decide whether to grant special permits for two non-conforming residential properties. Both hearings concern existing structures that do not fully comply with current zoning rules.

• Special permit sought by New Orchard Realty at 17 Old Orchard Lane to raze and rebuild a non-conforming dwelling with a deck, Map 59 Lot 52
• Special permit sought by Diversified Funding Acquisition LLC at 149 Main St to convert a former hotel into multi-family housing, Map 57 Lot 26-1

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss the job description for the Water Superintendent position and provide an update on the interim superintendent role. No meeting minutes are scheduled for approval. The public may attend in person or via Zoom.

• Review and discussion of Water Superintendent job description
• Update on interim superintendent position

Wastewater/Sewer

The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss routine minutes, final water bills, and updates from the superintendent. The body will also review financials, the Miramar Project Contract, sludge and pump contracts, and leaching field updates.

• $406.60 Final Water Bill
• Miramar Project Contract
• Sludge and Pump Contract Updates
• CDM Contract
• Leaching Field Update

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider variance requests for two properties and discuss public health matters. Topics include senior check-ins, nitrous oxide, and fines for housing and septic violations.

• Variance request for 52 Higgins Road
• Variance request for 24 Forest Street
• Discussion of fines for non-compliance and violations regarding housing and septic
• Discussion on posting food inspection reports via Public Records Requests
• Discussion of Council on Aging senior check-ins

The Kingston Board of Health approved a variance for a 2-bedroom accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 52 Higgins Road, allowing a reduced leaching field of 329 square feet instead of the required 800 square feet. A second variance request for 24 Forest Street was withdrawn without action, pending further review. The board also accepted the July 21, 2026 meeting minutes and discussed various health issues, including nitrous oxide sales and food inspection report availability.

• Approved variance for reduced leaching field at 52 Higgins Road (5-0)
• Withdrew variance request for 24 Forest Street (no action)
• Accepted July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 2026 bills
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Kingston Open Space Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2026, at 5:45 PM in Town House Room 203 and via Zoom. The session is procedural with no formal decisions; staff will provide updates on conservation projects and members will discuss ongoing work including the Henrich parking area, Tree Farm Landing cleanup, trail mapping, and scheduling future workdays.

• Henrich parking area RDA discussion
• Tree Farm Landing cleanup review
• Trail mapping and connectivity discussion
• Trail work inventory spreadsheet review
• Schedule workday planning

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet in executive session to discuss legal strategy and collective bargaining. The meeting is scheduled to recess to executive session and will not return to open session.

• Discussion of litigation strategy regarding Kingston v O'Donnell Family Trust
• Discussion of collective bargaining negotiations involving Police Unions
• Approval or release of executive session meeting minutes

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will vote on minutes, discuss the resignation of Superintendent Chris Veracka, and consider an interim superintendent and search for a permanent replacement. They will also receive engineering updates on the new well project and South Street Well cleaning.

• Vote to approve minutes of July 7, 2026
• Engineering updates on new well project and South Street Well cleaning
• Acceptance of Water Superintendent Chris Veracka's resignation effective July 31, 2026
• Discussion on interim superintendent and search process for permanent replacement
• Discussion on RFP process for new meter program

Planning

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear requests for permits and determinations related to construction, demolition, and tree removal within protected wetland buffer zones. The meeting includes continued discussions from prior dates, new applications for residential projects, and enforcement actions at multiple properties.

• 126 Ring Road: Certificate of Compliance for dual-use agriculture and solar array in cranberry bogs
• 5 Reed Street: Determination of Applicability to demolish and rebuild fire-damaged home with master bath addition
• 63 Christmas Tree Lane: Certificate of Compliance for single-family dwelling within 100-foot wetland buffer
• 74 Ring Road: Notice of Intent for septic system upgrade within 100-foot wetland buffer
• Drew and Seaver Avenues: Notice of Intent for stormwater improvements in coastal wetland buffer zones

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a meeting that immediately recesses into executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding Chris Veracka. The board will not return to open session after the executive session. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session under unspecified provision to discuss reputation, character, or discipline of individual Chris Veracka

Wastewater/Sewer

Board of Health

The Kingston Board of Health will consider a new regulation on wind turbine shadow flicker, review fines for operating without a permit, and discuss fees for insufficient funds and risers added at time of pumping. The meeting also includes approval of June bills and minutes.

• Wind Turbine Shadow Flicker Regulation
• Fines for operating without a permit (2x permit fee or $500 septate/rubbish)
• Imposing fees for insufficient funds
• Risers added at time of pumping
• Battery Energy Storage (BSS) discussion

The Board voted to move regular meetings from Monday to Tuesday to accommodate a new member, and approved a policy that fines for septic/rubbish haulers operating without a permit will be double the permit fee. The Dollar Tree in Kingston was closed due to pest issues found during a mold complaint inspection; daily visits are ongoing. No action was taken on mandating risers for existing septic systems.

• Approved moving meetings from Monday to Tuesday (4-0-1, Lauren present not voting)
• Approved meeting minutes of June 1, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Approved fines for unpermitted septic/rubbish haulers set at double the permit fee (5-0-0)
• Tabled discussion on imposing fines for insufficient funds
• Decided not to mandate risers for existing septic systems

Wage & Personnel

The Wage and Personnel Board will discuss a stipend for the Energy Manager position for FY2027 and review several bylaw amendments for fall town meeting, including changes to the Local Inspector and Finance Director positions. The board will also receive a human resources update and consider a cost-of-living adjustment request from the Recreation Department.

• Stipend discussion for Energy Manager position for FY2027 with Melissa Russel, Scott Lambiase, and Carol McCoy
• Review of bylaw amendments: change to Local Inspector position, status of Flag Attendant, deletion of Finance Director--Town Accountant
• Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) request from Recreation Department for FY2027
• Board reorganization discussion
• Approval of minutes from June 15 and June 22, 2026