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Kingston Board Of Selectmen: 7/14/26
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Board of Selectmen Schedules Additional Meeting Before August 20th; Next Regular Meeting Set for September 8th
The Board of Selectmen scheduled a meeting for sometime before August 20th, with Tuesday, August 18th being a potential date, although some members have conflicts. The next regularly scheduled meeting is September 8th.
Board of Selectmen Approves Contracts for Family Services Unit Co-response Program
The Board of Selectmen approved continuation of contracts for the Family Services Unit Co-response Program. This includes a consultant agreement for Caitlin Leary (clinical supervisor) and employment agreements for clinicians Kate Eldridge and Gabriella Cohen, with a 1% COLA increase for the clinicians. The program's funding is primarily through a grant from the Department of Mental Health (DMH), with opt-out language included in contracts should state funding cease.
Conservation Department Updates on Wetlands Protection, Land Management, and Capital Projects
Matt Pinello, Conservation Agent, provided an update on the Conservation Department's activities, including supporting the Conservation Commission and Open Space Committee, managing conservation land, and overseeing stormwater permits. He highlighted the importance of wetlands protection, the high volume of wetlands filings, and the department's efforts to avoid enforcement actions through public education. He also detailed ongoing projects such as the Lake Street culvert replacement, the purchase of 83 Wapping Road, Maple Street dam and culvert improvements, stormwater upgrades at Drew and Seaver Aves, and the Bates Pond accessible trail. The department is also working on invasive species management and a potential town-wide ban on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
Kim Bert Appointed to Livable Kingston Working Group; Project Nears Completion
The Board of Selectmen appointed Kim Bert as the representative for the Livable Kingston Working Group: Age and Dementia Friendly Planning, with Joe Cunningham and Sheila Vaughn as alternates. The working group is nearing the end of its project, focusing on making the community more livable as residents age, with key areas including transportation, health and community services, and housing. The next steps involve public consultation on a draft action plan.
Finance Committee Approves $25,000 Line-Item Transfer for Employee Benefits
The Finance Committee approved a line-item transfer request of $25,000 from Tax Title to Employee Benefits FICA. This transfer was discussed and approved with no questions or opposition.
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Kingston Conservation Commission: 7/22/26
Kingston Board of Health: 7/21/26
Kingston Wage & Personnel Board: 7/20/26
Kingston 300th Committee: 7/15/26
Kingston Board of Assessors: 7/14/26
Kingston Conservation Commission: 7/8/26
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