Kingston Board of Selectmen Focuses on Cemetery Preservation and Historical Integrity

Overview: The recent meeting of the Kingston Board of Selectmen centered on cemetery preservation efforts and historical integrity, with discussions highlighting the need for substantial funding to restore gravestones and address the deteriorating state of historical sites. The selectmen explored various funding sources, including a potential grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Planning Fund, to support these initiatives.

Kingston Zoning Board Delays Decision on North Street Three-Season Room due to Compliance Concerns

Overview: The Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on December 17, 2025, focused on a special permit application submitted by Henry Gavin and Kate Santa Marie for their property on North Street. The applicants wished to convert an existing deck into a three-season room, but the board deferred its decision pending further compliance details regarding zoning bylaws and impervious surface coverage.

Kingston Board Approves Waste Transfer Station Agreement Amid Ongoing Town Projects

Overview: At the latest Kingston Board of Selectmen meeting, decisions included the approval of a host community agreement for a waste transfer station, the execution of a contract for the new town administrator, and updates on various town projects. The waste transfer station, a project long in the making, aims to transport trash via rail cars out of state, reducing reliance on local landfills. The meeting also highlighted the appointment of a new police officer and discussed ongoing initiatives to improve town infrastructure and environmental resilience.

Kingston Board of Selectmen Deliberates on Recruitment, Compensation, and Policy Adjustments

Overview: The Kingston Board of Selectmen meeting on December 15th focused on several issues, including the structuring of exempt and non-exempt employee schedules, recruitment challenges, and potential policy changes concerning compensation and employee benefits. The board emphasized the importance of consistency and clarity in town bylaws while addressing the complexities of grant-funded positions and the sustainability of certain roles.

Kingston Board of Selectmen Considers Public Health Ratings and Fee Revisions for Food Establishments

Overview: The Kingston Board of Selectmen recently convened to address issues concerning public health regulations for food establishments and proposed changes to permit fee structures. Central to the discussion was the potential introduction of a grading system to enhance transparency and compliance among food service businesses, as well as suggestions to modify the fee structure to support new establishments more effectively.